Cobas b 101 Instrument

The cobas b 101 system Improves management of diabetes and dyslipidaemia with the HbA1c& Lipid monitoring PoCT system.

The cobas b 101 system

The cobas b 101 includes tests for glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) and lipids on the same device, thereby addressing a diagnostic need at Point of Care.

Main benefits
Ease of use and convenience:
• On the spot results in just 3 simple steps
• Adherent to all relevant standards and methods – ensuring test precision and full compliance to guideline requirements
• Direct sample application onto a disc from a finger prick of capillary or venous whole blood
• No need for tubes or pipettes for sample collection or transfer
• Individual or dual testing option
• Fast turnaround time – an intuitive 15 minute workflow from patient preparation to result of both HbA1c and Lipid Panel
• Increased convenience as both colour coded test discs can be stored at room temperature
Workflow efficiency:
• Patient data storage with 5,000 patient results, 500 QC results, and 50 Operator IDs
• Service free and no calibration is needed; samples and discs are checked for integrity,
and all steps of the process are controlled
• QC menu features configurable test intervals and target ranges for reliable quality results
• IT connectivity solutions with cobas IT 1000 and printer option

Test Menu for Diabetes Management and CVD Risk Assessment
HbA1c 4.0 – 14.0% (NGSP)
20 – 130 mmol/mol (IFCC)
Total Cholesterol 1.28 – 12.95 mmol/L
Triglycerides 0.50 – 7.35 mmol/L
HDL 0.38 – 2.60 mmol/L
LDL Calculated
Non-HDL Calculated
CHOL/HDL Calculated 

COBAS is a trademark of Roche