Fully automatic urine analyzer cobas® u 601

benchtopcolorimetricwith LIS connectivity

Overview
The cobas® u 601 urine analyzer is a fully automated urinalysis system for in vitro quantitative, qualitative or semi-quantitative determination of urine analytes to support evaluation of renal, urinary, hepatic and metabolic disorders. It is designed for use by trained operators in clinical laboratory environments.

Intended analytes / measurements

• pH
• Leukocytes
• Nitrite
• Protein
• Glucose
• Ketones
• Urobilinogen
• Bilirubin
• Erythrocytes (differentiation between lysed and intact erythrocytes)
• Specific gravity
• Color
• Clarity

Key product features

• Fully automated urine strip testing workflow to minimize operator intervention.
• Throughput up to 240 samples per hour.
• On-board parameters: 12.
• Uses cobas® u pack cassettes with 400 Combur-Test® reagent strips per cassette.
• Combur-Test® strip technology with net sealing and iodated mesh to reduce pad interference and ascorbic acid effects.
• Two weeks on-board strip stability (humidity protected) for cobas® u pack.
• New-generation photometer / reflectance technology for high-resolution strip pad reading and improved reliability.
• Photometer detects strip pad errors (dust, bent strip, insufficient/excessive sample) and provides diagnostic messages.
• Differentiates lysed versus intact erythrocytes for comprehensive blood parameter reporting.
• Continuous loading/unloading of sample racks; strips loaded in RFID-labelled cassettes.
• Built-in RFID reader for QC: automatic transfer of QC lot-specific information (QC level, target ranges, lot number, expiry dates).
• QC management functions to reduce operator actions and streamline workflow.
• Stand-alone unit, upgradable on-site with cobas® u 701 microscopy analyzer to form the cobas® 6500 urine analyzer series (modular system).
• User interface: 19-inch touchscreen with intuitive UI and wizard-guided procedures for maintenance and training.
• Sample input buffer: capacity 75 samples (15 racks × 5 samples) with automatic start and a STAT input slot for priority samples.
• Output buffer: capacity 75 samples with efficient single-movement tray unloading.

Technical summary

• Fully automated: All work processes designed to reduce operator intervention.
• Parameters: 12 on-board parameters.
• Throughput: up to 240 samples/hour.
• cobas® u pack: Cassette with 400 Combur-Test® strips; two weeks on-board stability (humidity protected).
• Photometer technology: New reflectance/photometer technology for high-resolution strip pad imaging.
• Comprehensive blood information: Differentiation between lysed and intact erythrocytes.

Additional product information

• Intended for use with cobas® u pack cassette-based reagent strips for automated qualitative or semi-quantitative determinations.
• Designed for clinical laboratory environments and operation by trained personnel.
• Modular connectivity: can integrate with cobas® u 701 microscopy analyzer to create an automated urine work area (cobas® 6500 series).

Specifications

• Model / series: cobas® u 601
• On-board parameters: 12
• Throughput: 240 samples/hour
• Reagent format: cobas® u pack cassette — 400 Combur-Test® strips per cassette
• Strip stability: up to two weeks on-board (humidity protected)
• Photometer: new reflectance/photometer technology (high-resolution strip pad imaging)
• Blood parameter analysis: differentiates lysed vs intact erythrocytes
• Input buffer capacity: 75 samples (15 racks × 5 samples); STAT slot for priority samples
• Output buffer capacity: 75 samples
• QC management: RFID-enabled QC transfer (QC level, target ranges, lot number, expiry)
• User interface: 19-inch touchscreen
• Material / ordering number shown on page: 06390498001
• Product identifier on page: INS_2790