What is the Roche cobas Liat System?
The cobas Liat (laboratory in a tube) system brings accurate and reliable PCR results to the point of care, enabling the answers patients and clinicians need in 20 minutes or less to support triage and patient management. Its closed-cartridge design places genuine molecular diagnostics within reach of clinics, emergency units and decentralised testing sites.
What is it used for?
Point-of-care molecular testing in emergency departments, clinics, and decentralised public health testing programmes.
Key features
- Results in 20 minutes or less
- Closed-cartridge workflow
- True PCR at point of care
Technical considerations
Manufacturer product code: INS_6050. Point-of-care real-time PCR system; results in 20 minutes or less (per official Roche documentation).
Specifications should be confirmed against official Roche documentation before purchase decisions. Where a specification is not listed here, KRIMS will confirm it with the manufacturer on request.
Who may need it?
Hospitals, diagnostic centres, laboratories and research institutions evaluating Point-of-Care Testing technology.
How to evaluate this equipment
When reviewing Point-of-Care Testing, healthcare facilities should assess clinical fit with existing workflows, compliance with applicable standards, integration with installed systems, serviceability, and the availability of qualified biomedical engineering support in their region.
Purchasing considerations
- Availability: On Request
KRIMS provides end-to-end support including supply, installation, commissioning, calibration, preventive maintenance and operator training. Request a quote for current pricing and delivery schedules for the Roche cobas Liat System (cobas Liat).

