The cobas® 5800 molecular testing system is an advanced solution designed to offer a perfect balance of flexibility, performance, efficiency, value, and sustainability for laboratories. As a crucial component of Roche’s Molecular Work Area model, the cobas® 5800 enables laboratories to transition to a fully automated, consolidated, integrated, and standardized molecular testing method.

Key Technical Features and Benefits:

• Full Automation and High Efficiency:
  • Automated workflow from sample loading, transport, and preparation, to amplification, detection, result calculation, and sending to the laboratory information system (LIS).
  • Improves productivity, minimizes the risk of errors, and proactively calculates turnaround times.
  • Provides up to 4 hours of walk-away time, allowing technicians to focus on higher-value tasks.
  • Capable of prioritizing samples and tests.
• Superior Capacity and Speed:
  • The system can process 20-150 samples per day (in batches of 24 samples).
  • Delivers a maximum of 144 results in 8 hours, or 240 results after an 8-hour overnight shift, and 528 results in 24 hours.
  • Fast turnaround time: 24 results in 2 hours 45 minutes.
• Broad and Flexible Test Menu:
  • Offers a wide test menu with over 25 assays always available on the instrument.
  • Supports simultaneous running of up to 6 different assays in a single run.
  • Includes the cobas omni Utility Channel which allows for running Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs) and In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) assays on the same system, helping to consolidate >90% of routine tests.
  • Test menu includes infectious diseases (HIV, HPV, CMV, SARS-CoV-2, HBV, HCV, Zika…), transplant testing, respiratory, and antibiotic resistance.
• Compact Design and Space Optimization:
  • With its compact dimensions (134cm x 79cm), the cobas® 5800 system is designed to fit into small laboratory spaces.
• Standardization and Reliability:
  • Eliminates variability between operators and different assays through a scientific process and consistent sequence across all Roche systems.
  • Includes common assays, reagents, and user experience across multiple systems, streamlining technician training and reducing training effort.
  • Delivers reliable test results, supporting appropriate patient management.
• Easy Integration:
  • Easy connection to existing IT infrastructure.
  • Integrates automation capabilities with pre-analytical systems, simplifying the entire process.