Offering comprehensive, vendor-neutral sample management for labs with limited floor space, the cobas p 312 pre-analytical system, is a front-end automation solution. It is a compact, stand-alone system that performs sample registration, sorting, decapping and archiving of all sample tubes, including chemistry, immunoassay, hematology, coagulation and urinalysis, for an entire laboratory, including non-Roche equipment. With a throughput of up to 450 tubes per hour, the system is suitable for customers who are looking for an entry-level step into automation for pre-analytical workflow.