Clinical analyzer COBAS C 501 - Good 2017

COBAS C 501 Clinical Analyzer: Streamlining Laboratory Operations for Enhanced Efficiency

The COBAS C 501 Clinical analyzer stands as a modular analytical system meticulously crafted to streamline laboratory operations while fostering seamless interaction between laboratories and healthcare facilities. It presents an individualized solution tailored for conducting an extensive array of biochemical and immunochemical assays, ideally suited for laboratories grappling with medium to high workloads. The system's hallmark lies in its adaptable nature, offering flexible configurations of biochemical and immunochemical modules to either consolidate serum working areas or establish specialized immunochemical/biochemical systems.

Central to its functionality is the integration of over 220 tests and applications into a single platform. Among these, more than 120 tests encompass clinical chemistry, spanning electrolytes, substrates, enzymes, and proteins. Complementing these are over 100 immunochemical tests catering to a wide spectrum of determinations, including hormones, anemia markers, infectious agents, bone-related parameters, tumor markers, and cardiomarkers.

Notably, the COBAS C 501 boasts an impressive throughput capacity, capable of processing up to 600 samples per hour, translating to over 2000 tests per hour. This high throughput is facilitated by the system's permanent direct access to 85 reagent channels, distributed between the cobas c 501 module and the cobas e 601 module. This extensive access ensures swift and efficient handling of samples and reagents, optimizing laboratory workflow and turnaround times.

Additionally, the COBAS C 501 Clinical analyzer features specialized applications with rapid turnaround times, with certain tests delivering results in as little as nine minutes. These applications include troponins, CPK-MB, proBNP, myoglobin, parathormone, and hCG tests, providing timely diagnostic insights crucial for patient care.

The COBAS C 501 Clinical analyzer presents a compelling proposition for laboratories seeking to optimize efficiency and streamline workflow. With the capability to consolidate more than 95% of routine biochemistry and immunochemistry work onto a single system, laboratories can achieve remarkable operational efficiency. This consolidation minimizes the need for disparate systems and simplifies processes, allowing assays to be performed using just one sample, by one operator, through a single connection with the Laboratory Information System (LIS). Such integration promotes seamless data flow and enhances overall laboratory productivity.

Moreover, the COBAS C 501 boasts a comfortable and universal design, featuring ready-to-use cassettes with reagents (cobas c and cobas e) that ensure the comparability of results across all cobas line modular systems. This standardized approach not only simplifies inventory management but also enhances result consistency and reliability. The high stability of reagents after opening further underscores the system's efficiency, enabling effective utilization even for rarely performed tests. With more than 90% of all reagents usable within a single day per lot, laboratories can minimize wastage and optimize resource allocation, contributing to cost-effectiveness and sustainability.

The COBAS C 501 Clinical analyzer is renowned for delivering high-quality results characteristic of all cobas analyzers. Leveraging Electrochemiluminescence (ECL) technology, it ensures exceptional analytical sensitivity and offers a wide range of assays, catering to diverse clinical needs. This cutting-edge technology not only enhances diagnostic accuracy but also enables laboratories to offer comprehensive testing capabilities to healthcare providers and patients. In essence, the COBAS C 501 embodies a commitment to excellence, reliability, and innovation, empowering laboratories to deliver exceptional healthcare services with confidence and precision.

• Weight: 330 kg

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