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WASP®

Automated Microbiology Specimen Processing Instrument

Quality diagnostic results depend on high standard specimen processing. WASP® is the smart solution for truly comprehensive automation – taking you far beyond plating and streaking to address all aspects of microbiology specimen processing.

WASP® System is manufactured by COPAN Company.

   

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WASP

System Overview

WASP® Automated Microbiology Specimen Processing Instrument 

Specimen processing, a time-consuming and repetitive task, often diverts valuable lab personnel from tasks that fully leverage their specialized expertise and capabilities. But there is a solution. Think of WASP® as an extremely skilled technologist by your side who takes care of reliable and accurate specimen processing, while you focus on important interpretive work.  

WASP® - Walk Away Specimen Processor - is a key automated instrument that addresses most aspects of microbiology specimen management. Empowered by bioMérieux, WASP® is a truly agile and flexible automated solution adapted to fit your lab’s unique needs.  

This comprehensive automated instrument offers real daily value in your lab. In stand-alone mode or connected to a WASPLab® instrument, WASP® is the primary automation component of your complete sample processing solution.

While testing labs face a variety of global challenges, WASP® optimizes workflow and automation for microbiology testing resulting in high medical value for your lab.

High Productivity 

  • Throughput is up to 150 specimens/hour
  • Continuous loading of specimens
  • Continuous loading of plates
  • Random access for sample loading

Modularity & Scalability

  • Modular design, build your own workstation, customized to your needs
  • Standalone or connected to WASPLab®
  • Small footprint (1,90 L x 1,2 W x 1,96 H)
  • Various add-on options available:
    • Automated slide smearing/labeling and fixation to optimize and standardize Gram staining
    • Automatic broth inoculation and labeling to streamline subculture needs
    • Automatic disc dispensing module to complete the VITEK® 2 AST Solution with complementary drugs
    • Twin loop to maximize throughput by simultaneously streaking both sides of bi-plates
    • Pipettor module to extend the sample dispenses volume up to 900μl
    • Urine turntable to process regular urine pots without manual transfer

  

Improved Streaking and Interpretation of Plates*

  • Ability to vortex or centrifuge samples
  • Streaking with reusable loops (1, 10, and 30µl)
  • Streaking library with about 50 possible patterns
  • Standardizing and streamlining your pre-analytical steps with LBM® for a better colony isolation with your WASP®

*Improved compared to manual streaking.

Traceability

  • Lot number traceability
  • Automated plate labeling
  • Bar code reading for all types of tubes
  • Bar code consolidation for all samples

Ergonomics & Safety

  • Adaptable layout for optimized working space
  • Automated inoculation of more than 90% of samples
  • Streamlined workflow with true continuous sample and consumable loading
  • Reduce repetitive tasks which reduces ergonomic injuries
  • Eliminate contamination risk for both technicians and samples: HEPA filtration, individualized specimen management, anti-drop design, no plate handling

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