Roche Cobas H232 Cardiovascular Analyser with Barcode Scanner

Roche Cobas H232 Key Features

• Portable, easy-to-use analyser with flexible battery operation
• Rapid and reliable measurement of cardiac markers: Troponin T, NT-pro BNP, D-Dimer
• Supports fast diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular conditions
• Suitable for use in clinics, emergency departments, ambulances, or mobile battery-powered operation (e.g., home visits, bedside testing)
• Ready-to-use test strips, usable immediately after removal from the fridge
• Not classified as a system under the RiliBÄK regulation for “point-of-care diagnostics with unit-use reagents”
• Adaptable to different workflows and needs through versatile setup functions
• Integrated barcode scanner to reduce input errors (e.g., patient or user IDs)
• Quantitative evaluation of immunoassays using gold labelling technology
• Intuitive menu guidance requiring minimal training
• Accurate results with high correlation to fully automated Roche laboratory methods
• Easy network and IT connectivity in the clinic—now also with Wi-Fi
• Analysis possible for: Troponin T, Myoglobin, D-dimer, NT- proBNP, CK- MB
• Measurement period of 8-12 minutes
• Suited for diagnosis and monitoring of various cardial blood markers
• Very accurate, lightweight and handy device  
• Easy to use, thanks to intuitive user interface
• Precise results with high correlation to fully-automatic Roche lab methods
• Economical, as single tests can be carried out rather than panels

The Cobas® h 232 POC system is a portable analyser that can quickly measure cardiac indicators at the point of care. It is perfect for the initial evaluation of patients who may have deep vein thrombosis, heart failure, or acute myocardial infarction.

It provides precise and dependable results in a matter of minutes, allowing for the objective, laboratory-comparable assessment of a patient's status. In the clinic or emergency room, this facilitates prompt diagnosis and focused treatment choices.

Convenient LAN or Wi-Fi data transmission enables results to be disseminated throughout the medical network for effective workflow management and integrated directly into the electronic patient record.

Available Tests

Troponin T

Supports early diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and identification of patients at increased risk of mortality.

Measurement Range: 40–2000 ng/l
Units: ng/l, pg/ml, ng/ml, μg/l
Measurement Time: 12 minutes

NT-proBNP

Supports diagnosis in patients with suspected heart failure, monitoring of patients with compensated left ventricular dysfunction, and risk stratification in acute coronary syndrome.

Measurement Range: 60–9000 pg/ml
Units: pg/ml
Measurement Time: 12 minutes

D-Dimer

Used to rule out deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE).

Measurement Range: 0.1–4.0 μg/ml
Units: μg/ml, ng/ml, mg/l, μg/l
Measurement Time: 8 minutes

Myoglobin

An early marker for myocardial injury, supporting the diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome and myocardial infarction.

Measurement Range: 30–700 ng/ml
Units: ng/ml
Measurement Time: 8 minutes

CK-MB

Supports the diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome and myocardial infarction, including assessment of reinfarction.

Measurement Range: 1.0–40 ng/ml
Units: ng/ml
Measurement Time: 12 minutes

Memory

• 2,000 patient measurements
• 500 QC measurements
• 200 IQC measurements
• Patient list with 4,000 entries
• User list with 5,000 entries

Interfaces

• Optional IR printer
• POCT1-A via optional base station
• POCT1-A via Wi-Fi
• QR code support

Safety

Comprehensive safety features are provided by the Cobas® H 232 to safeguard private patient information and guarantee proper use.

Entering a distinct operator ID guarantees that all activities can be unmistakably linked to a particular user and stops unwanted access. The system ensures thorough documentation of test results by logging patient and operator IDs, which is essential for traceability and quality control. In order to guarantee the continuous dependability of measurement data, the gadget can also automatically lock if specified quality control procedures are not followed.

Control and Traceability

The system has Wi-Fi and a QR code feature for safe and effective data management, which minimises input errors and streamlines workflows.

By integrating with the Cobas® Infinity POC platform, the laboratory may perform central quality control by automatically documenting all pertinent activities, such as accreditation, user authorisation, and device status.

Additionally, only allowed and trained individuals may access the system thanks to automatic recertification via the linked Learning Management System (LMS), which maximises safety and traceability in routine diagnostic practice.

Other Technical Specifications

• Data transfer: Wi-Fi, QR code, Ethernet, USB (HBU), IR
• Battery operation: approx. 10 measurements per charge
• Input: 100–240 V AC (±10 %), 50–60 Hz, 400 mA
• Output: 7.5 V DC / 1.7 A
• Protection class: III
• Start-up time: <20 seconds from cold start; 1 second from standby
• Automatic shutdown feature included

For detecting the following, depending on the test strip:

• Acute coronary syndrome or acute myocardial infarction
• Heart insufficiency
• Risk stratification with an unstable angina pectoris
• Risk stratification with acute coronary syndrome
• Evidence of a reinfarction
• Monitoring reperfusion with thrombolytic therapy

Technical Details

• Less than 20 seconds of warm-up time with a new start
• Automatic switchoff (after 1 to 60 minutes, programmable)
• Dimensions: 27.5 x 10.2 x 5x5 cm
• Weight: approx. 650 g
• Sample used is heparinised venous whole blood
• Sample amount: 150 µL

The Cobas H232 can be used with reagents that are taken directly from the fridge; thus eliminating the waiting period for warming them up to room temperature.