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  • ViRAPID® Rocket 1, available in the R1F and R1C models, for individual test processing.
  • ViRAPID® Rocket 25, designed for laboratories requiring greater capacity and automation.
  • Processing of FIA and colorimetric rapid tests, depending on the model and assay.
  • Different configurations to match the laboratory’s testing volume and workflow needs.
  • Fast results, with reaction times of approximately 10–15 minutes, depending on the assay.

Random access and continuous loading

ViRAPID® Rocket 25 allows new samples and tests to be added during processing, without waiting for a closed batch to be completed.

  • Random access and continuous loading of tests and samples.
  • Up to 25 tests processed simultaneously.
  • More than 70 determinations per hour.
  • Automatic ejection of processed test devices.
  • Flexible processing that adapts to the laboratory’s actual testing demand.

Broad rapid testing menu

  • Broad portfolio of FIA and colorimetric rapid tests for respiratory and gastrointestinal infections.
  • A unique combined assay for the detection of Streptococcus pneumoniae and Legionella pneumophila.
  • Respiratory panel including assays for Streptococcus pneumoniae, Legionella pneumophila, influenza, RSV and SARS-CoV-2, among others.
  • Broad gastrointestinal coverage for H. pylori, C. difficile, rotavirus, adenovirus, norovirus, Cryptosporidium, Giardia and other pathogens.

Traceability and connectivity

  • Loading assistant to guide the user throughout the process.
  • Internal and external quality controls available.
  • Automatic identification of test type, lot number and expiry date via 2D code.
  • Sample identification using an external barcode reader.
  • LIS/HIS connectivity via HL7.
  • Automatic result printing with ViRAPID® Rocket 25.

Why choose ViRAPID® Rocket?

  • Automation that adapts to the laboratory workflow

    Automation that adapts to the laboratory workflow

    ViRAPID® Rocket offers different levels of automation, allowing laboratories to choose the configuration that best matches their routine and testing volume.

    Rocket 25 provides greater capacity with random access, continuous loading and simultaneous processing of up to 25 tests, while Rocket 1 is designed for individual test processing.

  • Automated reading for more standardised results

    Automated reading for more standardised results

    Instrumental reading reduces reliance on visual interpretation and helps integrate rapid testing into a more standardised and traceable laboratory workflow.

    ViRAPID® Rocket can process FIA and colorimetric rapid tests, depending on the model and assay. With Rocket 25, automatic identification via 2D code and LIS connectivity also help reduce manual tasks involved in test and result management.

  • Greater capacity for growing testing demand

    Greater capacity for growing testing demand

    ViRAPID® Rocket 25 processes up to 25 tests simultaneously and delivers more than 70 determinations per hour, increasing testing capacity while maintaining the flexibility of random access and continuous loading.

  • Compact automation for lower testing volumes

    Compact automation for lower testing volumes

    ViRAPID® Rocket 1, available in the R1F and R1C models, enables automated rapid test reading in laboratories with lower testing volumes or individual processing needs.

    Its compact design makes it easy to introduce instrumental rapid test reading into the laboratory routine without requiring a higher-capacity platform.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

ViRAPID® Rocket is a range of automated analysers for the reading and processing of FIA and colorimetric rapid tests in the laboratory. The range includes different configurations to match different testing volumes and levels of automation.

The range includes ViRAPID® Rocket 1, available in the R1F and R1C models, and ViRAPID® Rocket 25, designed for laboratories requiring greater capacity, random access and continuous loading.

ViRAPID® Rocket can process FIA and colorimetric rapid tests, depending on the model and assay. Vircell’s rapid testing menu focuses primarily on pathogens associated with respiratory and gastrointestinal infections.

Random access allows tests to be added and processed according to laboratory demand without relying exclusively on closed batches. ViRAPID® Rocket 25 combines random access with continuous loading of tests and samples.

ViRAPID® Rocket 25 can process up to 25 tests simultaneously and deliver more than 70 determinations per hour.

ViRAPID® Rocket 25 uses 2D codes to automatically identify key test information, including the assay type, lot number and expiry date. This automatic identification supports traceability throughout the testing process.

Yes. ViRAPID® Rocket 25 supports LIS connectivity via HL7, helping integrate test results into the laboratory information workflow.

Automation can reduce manual reading and identification tasks, improve traceability and facilitate the management of higher testing volumes. With Rocket 25, these benefits are combined with random access, continuous loading and automatic ejection of processed test devices.

ViRAPID® Rocket 25 provides automated processing and reading of FIA and colorimetric rapid tests, bringing different assay formats together on a single analyser.

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