Roche introduces Cobas 5800 system

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Nov. 9, 2022—Roche announced plans for the U.S. launch of the Cobas 5800 system, a compact, fully-automated molecular instrument that aims to offer a flexible, PCR testing solution to help clinicians diagnose infectious diseases.

The Cobas 5800 system allows labs to test multiple assays simultaneously, delivers up to 144 results in an eight-hour shift, and has a walkaway time of up to eight hours. The system’s workflow encompasses sample transfer and preparation, amplification and detection, result calculation, and delivery to the laboratory information system.