With a reputation for innovation in preanalytics, Copan Italia is the leading supplier of collection and transport systems in the world. Copan's innovations in pre-analytics include patented Flocked Swabs, eSwab™, and UTM™ Viral Transport, which have been proven to advance the quality of traditional and contemporary microbiology assays through improved fluid-dynamics. Established in 1979, Copan has recently entered the field of Bacteriology Laboratory Automation with WASP and WASPlab, and is already recognized as the global market Leader in this sector

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WASPLab™

A Barcode Driven and Conveyor-Connected Specimen Processing System – Utilizes Robotic Plate Management and Image Analysis to Automate Specimen Workup in Microbiology.

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NEWS AND EVENTS

April 27-30, 2013
ECCMID – European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
Berlin, Germany

April 28- May 1, 2013
CVS - 29th Annual Clinical Virology Symposium
Daytona Beach, FL – USA

FEATURED STUDY

Evaluation of Swabs, Transport Media, and Specimen Transport Conditions for Optimal Detection of Vir

The study cited in the article the use of Copan products shown as acceptable collection and transport devices for use during a pandemic for PCR testing.

"Copan is proud winner of the 2011 Ruban D’Honneur at the European Business Awards, in the category Innovation"