The cobas® 8000 modular analyzer system from Roche Diagnostics is a flexible and scalable serology (SWA) testing solution, specifically designed for high-volume laboratories. This system delivers unparalleled productivity, ensures outstanding uptime, and provides the broadest test menu on a single integrated platform.

The cobas® 8000 is configured from a central unit and up to four analytical units, including modules such as:

• cobas ISE Module: Optional for electrolyte testing, with a throughput of up to 1800 tests/hour.
• cobas c 701/c 702 Modules: For clinical chemistry testing, with a throughput of up to 2000 tests/hour.
• cobas e 801 Module: For immunoassay testing, with a throughput of up to 300 tests/hour. The system offers over 130 different configurations to tailor the solution to the specific needs of each laboratory, both currently and in the future.

Outstanding Features and Benefits of cobas® 8000:

• Superior Performance and Reliability:
  • Exceptional uptime of over 99%, proven by more than 26,000 installations worldwide.
  • Fast system startup, optimizing time and productivity.
  • Minimizes service interruptions and troubleshooting time, leading to higher productivity and faster turnaround times.
• Diverse Test Menu:
  • Provides the broadest SWA test menu, including immunoassays and clinical chemistry, allowing for expansion of testing services.
  • Short immunoassay incubation times, from 9 to 27 minutes.
• Optimized Laboratory Space:
  • Compact modular design maximizes available space, delivering high productivity per square meter.
• Simplified Workflow and Reduced Manual Work:
  • Automates pre- and post-analytical tasks, significantly reducing manual steps, enhancing error handling, safety, and process quality.
  • Modular Sample Buffers (MSB) facilitate efficient sample transport and management across the analyzers.
  • Ready-to-use reagents, requiring no complex mixing or preparation.
• Ensured Quality and Sample Safety:
  • The cobas e 801 analyzer uses disposable tips to prevent cross-contamination.
  • cobas c modules have sample integrity features such as serum indices, clot detection, and liquid level detection.
  • Non-contact ultrasonic mixing on clinical chemistry modules.
  • Bubble detection.
• Flexible Connectivity:
  • One-way and two-way connectivity with pre-analytical systems.
  • Can connect to cobas® connection modules (CCM) and cobas® 8100 automated workflow series for comprehensive automation.