What is cobas HPV test?

The cobas® HPV test identifies women at risk for cervical cancer by detecting the presence of high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA in cervical samples. Persistent high-risk HPV infections can develop into precancerous lesions and, if left untreated, these lesions can progress to cervical cancer.

How does the cobas HPV test work?

The cobas HPV test is a highly automated assay for the detection of hrHPV DNA in liquid-based cytology (LBC) specimens using real-time PCR technology with a set of 16 PCR primers (8 forward and 8 reverse) that amplify a ∼200-bp fragment of the L1 gene from all 14 hrHPV genotypes.

What is cobas system?

The cobas® 6800 System is a fully automated solution with high-throughput, that can drive laboratory efficiency in a number of ways. Run up to 864 results from an eight-hour shift, and up to 1,440 results in 24-hours.* Gain up to 8 hours of walk-away time* with just 3 user interactions per run.

What is Aptima HPV assay?

The Aptima® HPV assay is the first FDA-approved test for HPV. mRNA, and the test detects mRNA from 14 high-risk HPV types. associated with cervical cancer.1 The Aptima HPV assay can. be used together with the Pap for women age 30 and older, as. well as for reflex on ASC-US Pap results.1.

How does the Cobas 4800 PCr system work?

The cobas® 4800 System fully automates sample preparation with real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology for amplification and detection.

How many HPV samples can a Cobas 4800 system process?

The cobas® 4800 system integrates fully automated total nucleic acid isolation directly from primary and secondary sample tubes, automated PCR setup, and real-time PCR. One cobas® 4800 system can process up to 376 CT/NG samples or up to 282 HPV samples in a single workday.

What do you need to know about the Cobas system?

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What is the Cobas test for papillomavirus?

The cobas® 4800 Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Test is a qualitative in vitro test for the detection of Human Papillomavirus in patient specimens.