One-stop solution for HbA1c, lipids, and CRP testing in the Primary Care Setting
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, LDL, non-HDL). 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)
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.
Disc Features
▪ Direct sample application from finger (no capillaries, tubes or pipettes are needed)
▪ Requires only very small sample volumes (2 μL for HbA1c, 19 μL for lipids and 12 μL for CRP)
▪ Discs are color-coded and clearly labelled to support correct use.
▪ Hinge cover concept for operator safety
▪ Discs can be stored for more than 16 months at room temperature (2-30 ºC)
