Faster than a spreading infectionThe cobas® MRSA/SA Test detects both targets in a single sample run to deliver high quality results in a matter of hours

Exceptional performance for effective MRSA surveillanceStaphylococcus aureus (SA) and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections represent a critical threat to public health. The cobas® MRSA/SA Test provides innovative solutions for detecting both organism variances from a single nasal swab specimen, providing timesaving efficiencies and lifesaving answers.

• Quickly identify colonized patients and take decisive action

• Get the sensitivity and specificity that only PCR technology can deliver

Performance of the cobas® MRSA/SA Test compared to direct and enrichment culture

MRSA

Sensitivity Specificity

92.6% 97.7%

SA 95.1% 94.5%

The cobas® MRSA/SA Test is a fast, effective and efficient way to test for both methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Staphylococcus aureus (SA) in patient samples.

• Save time with first-of-its-kind primary sample vial loading

Take charge of your MRSA surveillance program• Run MRSA/SA, Cdiff*, and HSV 1 and 2 samples

at the same time, on the same system

• Simplify data interpretation with patented, state-of-the-art software algorithms *In development

Less hands-on time means more walk-away time and reduced chance of error

4 to 5 small runs

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2 high-volume runs for up to 194 results/day

De-cap primary vial and load

Fully automated sample extraction and result generation

Exceptional performance for effective MRSA surveillance

cobas® MRSA/SA TestCompetitive platform #1 (up to 16 specimens per run)Competitive platform #2 (up to 24 specimens per run)Competitive platform #3 (up to 48 specimens per run)

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Run 6 to 94 specimens with automated efficiencyRunning on the cobas® 4800 System, the cobas® MRSA/SA Test can process specimens using the fastest, most advanced real-time PCR amplification and detection available today.• Run MRSA/SA, Cdiff, and HSV 1 and 2 samples

at the same time, on the same system

• Simplify data interpretation with patented, state-of-the-art software algorithms

Optimized for molecular and culture applications

Using the MSwab™ system, specimens collected on a FLOQSwab™ are transferred directly into the primary vial for testing.

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In 1961, the identification of SA took days and

MRSA even longer, leaving a dangerous infection

free to spread. Today, the cobas® MRSA/SA Test

utilizes single swab sample collection, primary

sample vial loading and advanced automation

to quickly deliver the answers you need to keep

infection under control.

Because your needs inspire our innovation.