cobas s 201 system

The cobas s 201 system is a complete nucleic acid testing (NAT) solution that supports the central needs of blood screening laboratories with assays covering HIV, HCV, HBV, HAV, parvovirus B19 and West Nile virus.

Combining real-time PCR technology and modular automation, the cobas s 201 system minimizes hands-on time across the entire testing process, while multi-dye technology makes confirmatory testing obsolete.

A modular design that allows expansion with ready to use reagents, integrated back-up capabilities, and built-in contamination control to meet increased testing demands.

High scalability and impressive flexibility

• Streamlines lab workflow
• Real-time PCR allows amplification and detection of RNA and DNA within hours
• Supports simultaneous multiple assay processing
• Accommodates integrated backup to maximize lab productivity
• Flexible, mix-and-match scalability helps NAT labs work more efficiently

Powerful pooling and data management (PDM) software

• Provides built-in redundancy, full system audit and data security
• Supports various pool sizes or individual donation testing
• Supports simultaneous pool creation to handle multiple assays
• Provides multiple search and reporting options

Easy sample preparation, large load capacity

• Automates every step of the RT-PCR-based blood screening process
• Includes automated pooling using the Hamilton MICROLAB^® STAR IVD Pipettor

Result integrity

• Closed-tube format requires no user interaction after sample loading is completed
• Reduces the risk of sample contamination
• Software-guided workflow
• Sample and reagent ID tracked throughout process

Advanced diagnostic technology for donor screening

The cobas s 201 system uniquely addresses the challenges facing your lab in ensuring a safer blood supply. It affords flexibility and scalability, boosts operational efficiency and ensures result integrity.

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