The cobas u 701 Urine Analyzer from Roche Diagnostics is a fully automated urine sediment analysis system, designed to standardize and optimize workflow in the laboratory. With a throughput of up to 116 samples per hour, the cobas u 701 is an ideal solution for laboratories seeking efficiency, accuracy, and reduced operator intervention in microscopic urine analysis.

The cobas u 701 stands out with its superior automation and advanced analysis technology:

• Comprehensive Automation of Microscopic Workflow:
  • The system automates every step from pipetting samples into disposable cuvettes (cobas u cuvette) to gentle sample centrifugation for 10 seconds, then capturing and reporting results.
  • The instrument allows for capturing, storing, and reporting 15 high-resolution images/sample, providing a comprehensive view of urine sediment particles.
  • Reagent-free design, only using disposable cuvettes (cobas u cuvette), simplifies operation and minimizes cross-contamination risk. Each cuvette cassette contains 400 cuvettes and is RFID-labeled for easy management.
• Advanced Sediment Analysis Technology – AIEM-8 and Neural Network Algorithm:
  • cobas u 701 uses the Automated Image Evaluation Module (AIEM-8) to detect and identify particles in sediment images.
  • The system is equipped with a neural network algorithm, which improves particle recognition capabilities, enhancing the accuracy of identification results.
  • Manual classification allows operators to evaluate advanced parameters and reclassify particles when needed, while also supporting automatic or manual evaluation for cell types like red blood cells, white blood cells, epithelial cells, etc..
• Diverse Parameter Analysis:
  • The instrument can identify 11 important parameters in urine sediment: Red Blood Cells (RBC), White Blood Cells (WBC), Non-squamous Epithelial Cells (NEC), Squamous Epithelial Cells (SEC), Yeast (YEA), Crystals (CRY), Bacteria (BAC), Hyaline Casts (HYA), Sperm (SPRM), Mucus (MUC), and Pathological Casts (PAT).
• Efficient Workflow and User-Friendly:
  • Continuous sample loading and unloading via a tray buffer with a capacity of 75 samples (15 racks/tray, 5 samples/rack). A single action is needed to replace the entire sample buffer, and the instrument automatically starts operation after sample loading.
  • Has a dedicated STAT port to prioritize urgent samples, ensuring fast turnaround times for emergency cases.
  • Operates on a 19-inch touchscreen with an intuitive, easy-to-use interface, helping to reduce training time and support efficient personnel management.
  • Convenient Quality Control (QC) management through an integrated RFID reader that automatically transfers all QC information (QC level, target range, lot number, expiration date) from the RFID tag accompanying Bio-Rad Liquichek Urinalysis Controls.
• Flexible Storage and Connectivity:
  • Large memory, storing up to 10,000 test results (including images) and 300 QC/microscopy control results. Operators can export all these results from the analyzer.
  • Modular design allows cobas u 701 to operate as a standalone system or be connected to cobas u 601 to form the comprehensive cobas® 6500 urine analysis system.
  • The system can also connect to Roche’s laboratory automation solutions such as the cobas® connection module (CCM) and the cobas® 8100 automated workflow series, integrating into the laboratory’s overall automated workflow.