Just as every patient requires individualized care, every laboratory is unique. Striking the balance between high standards and efficient operation required tailormade solutions.
The cobas® 6000 analyzer series does just that by offering medium workload
laboratories flexible solutions for clinical chemistry and immunochemistry testing.
Drive lab efficiency with standard instrumentation, reference ranges, consumables, and usage.
Minimize downtime with industry-leading engineering and service.
Easily manage peak testing volume and scale efficiently with the modular analyzer design.
Speed up turnaround time for high-volume and STAT assays, for a new level of fast service.
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The core unit manages the transport of samples to each assigned analytical module. It allows continuous loading and unloading of up to 150 samples and features a dedicated port for STAT samples. The simple-to-operate unit processes up to 600 samples/hour.
One configuration of the cobas 6000 analyzer series can contain up to two cobas c 501 modules. This module performs over 110 measurements of proteins, enzymes, substrates, and electrolytes, Drugs of Abuse Testing, and therapeutic drug monitoring (TDMs).
One configuration of the cobas 6000 analyzer series can contain up to two cobas e 601 modules. This module automates over 100 Elecsys immunoassays for a broad range of applications, plus 9-minute STAT applications for time-sensitive results.
The cobas c 501 module is a fully automated, medium throughput module that performs photometric assay tests for a wide range of analytes
The cobas e 601 module is fully automated and performs a broad range of immunoassay tests using a highly innovative and patented ElectroChemiLuminescence (ECL) technology.
| System | 2nd Generation SWA: modular, analytical system platform, consolidated work area for Clinical Chemistry and Immunology, expandable and re-configurable on site |
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| Number of configurations | 7 module combinations; Up to 3 modules in one core unit
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| Sample throughput | Up to 120 racks/hour or 600 samples/hour |
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Up to 151 channels, in total 63 channels (including ISE, automatic setting) on cobas c 501 module 25 channels on cobas e 601 module |
| Sample material | Serum, Plasma, Urine, CSF |
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| Sample volume | 1–35 µL |
| Sample dilution | 3–121 times |
| Sample clot detection | Available for cobas c 501 and cobas e 601 module |
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| Sample barcode types | Code 128; Codabar (NW 7); Interleaved 2 of 5; Code 39 |
| System interfaces | RS 232 serial interface, bi-directional Interface to cobas link data station for cobas teleservice functionalities and automatic download |
| Sample data base | 10.000 routine/STAT samples |
| Test methods | For photometric modules: 1 point, 1 point + prozone check, 2 point, 2 point kinetic, 2 point + prozone check, 3 point, 1 point + kinetics Rate A, Rate A + serum index, Rate A with blank, Rate B |
| Calibrator/QC input | Via specified racks through the input buffer or STAT port |
| Calibration methods | Start-up, Re-calibration For photometric modules: Linear, non-linear multi-points, 2 point calibration, K-factor up to 100 different calibrators pre-programmable Storage of up to 180 curves Preventive calibration of the stand-by cobas c and cobas e packs on cobas c 501: Two k-factor can be defined for different sample types |
| QC methods | For e- and photometric modules: Real-time QC, individual QC, cumulative QC Up to 100 controls pre-programmable Preventive QC after calibration of the stand-by cassettes/rack packs Auto QC: QC without operator intervention (timer triggered) |
| Rerun/reflex function | Automatic rerun and manual rerun; Automatic reflex is supported by the system, reflex request to be provided by Roche Middleware Solutions |
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