cobas® 6000 analyzer series
IVD
For in vitro diagnostic use.

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Overview
Technical Specifications
Parameter | Value |
System | 2nd Generation SWA: modular, analytical system platform, consolidated work area for Clinical Chemistry and Immunology, expandable and re-configurable on site |
Types of modules |
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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 |
Test throughput (theoretical max) |
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Number of reagent channels (reagent slots) |
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 |
Core unit analytics |
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Sample container types |
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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 |
Minimum sample volume |
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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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Water/waste requirements |
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Water consumption |
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Operational conditions |
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Physical dimensions |
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