cobas6000 Flashcards
What size customer is appropriate for the cobas6000?
Mid-volume
500,000-2,500,000 tests per year
250-2,000 samples per day
Community hospital with 200-399 beds
What are the elements of the Core Unit on the cobas6000.
STAT port
Smart track rotor
Input buffer
Output buffer
What does the Smart Track Rotor do on the cobas6000?
Serves as the sample router and rerun buffer
20 positions in the rotor
True STAT interrupt
What are the functions of the Core Unit for the cobas6000?
Loading/unloading capacity of 150 samples in two trays of 75
Loads 5-position racks
Smart track rotor for intelligent sample handling
Single control unit for all modules
What is the clinical chemistry module for the cobas6000?
cobas c501
What is the throughput of the cobas c501?
Up to 1,000 tests per hour (600 photometric and 400 ISE)
How many reagent channels are on the cobas c501?
60 reagent channels plus 3 ISE
Can you reagent load on the fly on cobas c501?
Yes
What is the immunoassay module for the cobas6000.
cobas e601
What are the features of the cobas e601?
ECL technology
Throughput of 170 tests per hour
25 reagent channels
Carryover free disposable tips and cups
Clot and Liquid level detection
Automated rerun and dilution
What reagent packs are used on the cobas6000?
cobas c pack
cobas e pack
Describe the cobas c packs
50-800 tests per kit
98% ready to use, but they have to come to room temp (approximately 45 minutes)
67 days onboard stability
Calibration frequency once per lot
Describe cobas e packs
100 or 200 tests per kit
100% ready to use
47 days onboard stability
Calibration frequency once per lot
How many different configurations are available for the cobas6000?
7
What are the features of the cobas c501?
Clinical chemistry module with integrated ISE
Throughput of 1,000 tests per hour (600 photometric + 400 ISE)
60 reagent channels plus 3 ISE
Reagent load on the fly
Ultrasonic mixing onboard
Automated rerun and dilution
