Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing for clinical laboratories. The COBAS® TaqMan® 48 Analyzer allows automated real-time amplification and detection of DNA or RNA for up to two simultaneous assays. Can be used with the COBAS® AmpliPrep Instrument and AMPLILINK Software for increased automation.

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Customer benefits

• Application flexibility
  The product's utility channel provides the flexibility to consolidate standardized assays for virus testing and as many as 10 user-defined applications on a single platform.
• Fast procedure, fast results
  Real-time PCR allows amplification and detection of RNA and DNA within hours.
• Simple to use
  Closed analyzer requires no user interaction after sample loading is completed, reducing the risk of sample contamination and optimizing workflow.
• Easy to integrate
  Compact footprint requires little space.
• Superior assay performance
  Highly sensitive and highly specific, with a broad dynamic range.

Additional features

• COBAS® Automated, Real-time PCR Solutions
  Combine the COBAS® TaqMan® 48 Analyzer with the COBAS® AmpliPrep Instrument to simplify your workflow with automated sample preparation, amplification, and quantitation of RNA or DNA.
• Data management
  AMPLILINK software provides a simple, efficient user interface between the COBAS® TaqMan® 48 Analyzer and the custom-built, Windows®-based PC supplied with the system.
• Loading capacity
  Two different assays can be loaded on board simultaneously. Each thermal cycler can run individual PCR profiles.

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• Find more information on COBAS® AmpliPrep Instrument
• Read more about Automated, Real-time PCR Solutions
• Find additional information on automated PCR analyzers:
  - COBAS® AMPLICOR Analyzer - the first bench-top system to fully automate the amplification and detection steps of the PCR testing process in a single instrument
  - COBAS® TaqMan® Analyzer - the high-capacity 96-format real-time PCR detection system
• Roche Molecular Diagnostics: The Roche Diagnostics Business Area dedicated to the development of PCR-based diagnostic products

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