cobas p 680 Instrument

Automated pooling and pipetting of blood donor samples

Pre-analytic automation

The cobas p 680 Instrument automates blood sample pooling and pipetting for Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) and archiving. With a software interface designed to complement the cobas^® 6800 System and cobas^® 8800 System, this pre-analytic system supports optimized workflow efficiency and full traceability.

Standardize workflows

Automate secondary-tube pooling and pipetting into aliquot plates for archiving
Utilizes Roche-standard 5-position racks and rack trays to help streamline workflow with our pre-analytic and analytic systems
Automated rack loading onto instrument once trays are deposited

Precise sample handling during pipetting

Total aspiration and dispense monitoring (TADM) for accurate sample transfer
Capacitive liquid level detection to prevent overflow and contamination
Compressed O-ring expansion (CO-RE) tip technology prevents contamination by aerosols

Safeguard data across the entire workflow

Barcoded secondary tubes for end-to-end sample traceability
The error lane allows users to easily identify tubes with pipetting errors
Full integration into the cobas^® 6800 System and cobas^® 8800 System software for seamless data transfer

Flexibility for future growth

Connect up to 6 cobas p 680 instruments to the cobas^® 6800 System and cobas^® 8800 System
Deck capacity for 500 tubes

Advanced diagnostic technology for donor screening

The cobas p 680 Instrument dramatically reduces hands-on time and enhances user productivity, ensuring reliable results and aiding donor screening centers in the critical task of keeping blood supplies safe.

Registration status

CE-IVD, cleared for use with the cobas^® 6800 System and cobas^® 8800 System in the United States.

Package inserts

Access package inserts through your country’s Roche Diagnostics Website.