Product Description
Brand Roche
Sample Type Urine
Pack Size 400T
CAT No 06334601001
The cobas u pack is a cassette loaded with cobas u 601 test strips for the in vitro qualitative or semi?quantitative determination of pH, leukocytes, nitrite, protein, glucose, ketones, urobilinogen, bilirubin, color and erythrocytes in urine with the cobas u 601 urine analyzer. These measurements are useful in the evaluation of renal, urinary, hepatic and metabolic disorders.
Comprehensive Urinalysis Made EffortlessRoche Cobas U test strips conveniently measure up to 11 parameters, aiding early detection and monitoring of various health concerns. Compatible with Roche Cobas U series analyzers, these strips provide rapid, semi-quantitative results on diverse urine components, supporting both laboratory and clinical environments.
Reliable Results with Enhanced SensitivityWith low detection limits and high accuracy, each test strip ensures abnormal and clinically significant analytes are identified with confidence. The sealed canister design preserves strip quality, minimizes contamination risk, and maintains reliability across the 18-month shelf life.
Designed for Efficiency and Ease of UseCompact, lightweight, and silent in operation, these test strips are user-friendly and require no wall installation. Used manually with Cobas U analyzers and requiring only fresh urine samples, they yield results in less than two minutes, streamlining diagnostic workflows.
FAQ's of Roche Cobas U pack (400 strips):
Q: How do I use the Roche Cobas U test strips with my urine analyzer?
A: To use Roche Cobas U test strips, dip a strip into a fresh urine sample for the specified time, then insert it into the compatible Roche Cobas U series analyzer. Follow the analyzer's instructions to obtain accurate, real-time results across multiple urine parameters.
Q: What parameters can these test strips measure in a single test?
A: Each Roche Cobas U test strip can analyze 10 or 11 key urine analytes, including glucose, protein, pH, blood, nitrite, leukocytes, ketone, bilirubin, urobilinogen, specific gravity, and ascorbic acid, providing a comprehensive urinary profile.
Q: When should the test strips be used during the diagnostic process?
A: These strips are suited for routine urinalysis, initial screenings, or ongoing monitoring of specific conditions. Use them at the point of care, in the laboratory, or during clinical evaluations whenever rapid urine testing is needed.
Q: Where should I store the Roche Cobas U pack for optimal shelf life?
A: Store the sealed canister in a dry place at temperatures between 2C and 30C, away from direct sunlight. This will help maintain strip integrity for up to 18 months from the date of manufacture.
Q: What is the benefit of the single-use strip design?
A: The single-use design minimizes contamination risk, ensuring each urine sample is tested with a fresh, uncontaminated strip. This promotes reliable results and supports quality assurance in clinical and laboratory settings.
Q: How accurate are the test results from Roche Cobas U strips?
A: These strips provide high accuracy and sensitivity, detecting even low concentrations of abnormal analytes. Using the strips with a Cobas U analyzer as directed yields dependable, reproducible results.
Q: What information is available on the packaging for quality assurance?
A: The packaging displays both lot number and batch tracking details, allowing traceability and supporting regulatory compliance and quality assurance processes.