Introduction
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Introduction
The cobas h 232 Meter
The cobas h 232 meter is an instrument for the quantitative evaluation of immunoassays
using the gold-labeling technique. The rapid diagnostic tests in strip format available for
this meter support efficient diagnosis and assessment of cardiovascular diseases. The evalu-
ation of these tests with the cobas h 232 meter combines the advantages of a rapid diagnosis with
enhanced clinical interpretation of quantitative values (in comparison with qualitative tests). In addition,
automated evaluation ensures results, as it eliminates potential sources of error associated with visual
reading. Refer to the package inserts accompanying the test strips for detailed information on
specific tests.
Readings may be carried out directly where the blood samples are taken. Therefore, the
cobas h 232 meter is ideal for use at the point of care in emergency rooms, intensive care units
and stationary ambulances, as well as by cardiologists and general practitioners. The
cobas h 232 meter is rapid and easy to operate: Insert an unused strip in the meter and apply
the sample. After the reaction period, the meter provides a quantitative result; in addition, a
qualitative result is provided prior to the end of some tests.
The cobas h 232 meter includes user management with linked, configurable security features
such as an optional QC (quality control) lockout. The meter can also be connected to a hospital
information system (HIS) (e.g., cobas IT 1000 data management system) and supports data
exchange via standard POCT1-A protocol (POCT1-A is a medical communication standard for
sending data between point of care meters and the data management system (DMS) in hospitals).
This manual contains all the information you need to operate and care for the cobas h 232
meter. Read the entire operator’s manual carefully before you use the meter.
If you have any questions about the cobas h 232 meter, please contact your local
Roche Diagnostics customer support and service center. You will find contact details on
page 136.
Note: If you connect your cobas h 232 meter to a cobas IT 1000 data management system
or an other PC/DMS, you will not be able to print directly from the meter to a printer. In order
to print out meter data, use printers connected to the respective PC/DMS.
Note: Within this operator’s manual, the word “meter” will be used synonymous to
“cobas h 232 meter”.
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