The cobas b 101 system is an IVD test system offering HbA1c, lipid panel and CRP tests at the Point of Care. Fresh capillary blood, K2 or K3-EDTA or lithium heparin anticoagulated venous whole blood can be used for HbA1c. Fresh capillary blood, K2 or K3-EDTA anticoagulated whole blood or plasma can be used for lipids (CHOL, TRIGL, HDL-CHOL) . Fresh capillary blood or serum, K2 or K3-EDTA or lithium heparin anticoagulated whole blood or plasma can be used for CRP. The system delivers fast and reliable results and is intended for professional use in a clinical laboratory or at Point of Care locations.
Guideline compliant performance
- cobas b 101 system complies with all relevant standards and methods (IFCC, DCCT/NGSP)1
Easy and safe operation
- Direct blood application from a single finger stick with small volume
- No calibration needed, maintenance and service-free, guidance by the graphical user interface (GUI)
Fast turnaround time
- From patient preparation to displaying dual testing results in a less than 15-minute workflow and single testing results in about 6 minutes (CRP in less than 4 minutes)
- A choice of single HbA1c, lipid panel and CRP testing or dual HbA1c and lipid panel tests
System characteristics
- User-friendly with a large touchscreen, full keyboard, and multiple language support
- Robust, maintenance-and calibration-free with a wide operating temperature and humidity range
- Connection to cobas® infinity POC IT solutions
- External printer or barcode scanner allow an improved workflow and documentation
- Data download to USB stick and then to a PC or data download to IT solutions installed on PC.