Roche Cobas H 232 cardio system

Using the innovative Roche Cobas H232 Kit, 'on the spot' cardiac decisions can be made for deep veined thrombosis (DVT), heart failure & myocardial infarction.

Practice Management

• Results are available within minutes, helping to improve efficiency
• Appropriate treatment can be given without delay
• Hospital referrals can be reserved for patients who really need it

Patient Outcomes

• Rapid diagnosis allows appropriate treatment to be initiated by GP's
• Early diagnosis & treatment reassures patients & reduces anxiety associated with uncertainty

Cost-effectiveness

• Early therapeutic initiation and regular monitoring can help reduce complications and improve cost-efficiency
• Avoiding unnecessary referrals to Secondary Care will save the practice money

Main Features

• Speed
• Results available in 8-12 minutes
• Rapid, on-the-spot decision support for treatment, referral, or discharge of cardiovascular patients
• Portable device which is suitable for use in the GP's surgery, one stop clinics or community hospitals

Ease of Use

• Insert strip, apply sample, read result
• Intuitive touch-screen
• No maintenance
• Easy to clean

Reliability

• On board Quality Control
• External QC through the provision of EQA ampoules
• Results comparable to Roche laboratory methods
• Quality assurance via patient identification and QC operator lock-out