mobiolab specifications
The molecular biology laboratory for decentralised sampling and analysis
Mobile. Ready for immediate use. Maximum cost efficiency.
WHO-compliant qRT-PCR analysis of e.g. SARS-CoV-2
Specifications
Application areas and benefits of a mobile mobiolab laboratory
Public Health
Authorities & Governments
Production & Services
Details on the structure and functionality of the mobiolab laboratory
Technical specifications
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Components of the mobiolab

Further Information
- Transport routes to the laboratory: not applicable
- Transport time to laboratory: not applicable
- Transport personnel & logistics: not applicable
- Time to test result: -95% shorter
- Cost per test result: -90% less
In the context of diagnostic analyses, e.g. detection of SARS-CoV-2 pathogens in human sample material, the correct classification of the pathogens in connection with the material (e.g. capable of reproduction) and the activities is decisive for the assignment of a protection level. In the case of molecular biological (!) SARS-CoV-2 analyses, for example, the WHO considers protection level 2 to be appropriate. The mobiolab is equipped with the necessary requirements according to TRBA-100, TRBA-250, BioStoffV. In particular, a certified, tested biological safety cabinet is integrated that is approved as ready for operation after installation. This serves primarily for personal protection. Under the safety cabinet, potentially infectious samples can be opened and processed under observance of hygienic techniques and disposed of.
Cost per test
Molecular biological analysis must - and should - not be expensive in times of crisis! If, for example, a protocol recommended by us, by the WHO, the US American CDC or even the protocol originally developed at the Charité is used, the material costs for a screening test can be reduced to well below EUR 5 per test. 500 * 95 EUR = 47,500 EUR per day can be saved with a sample volume of only 500 samples per day.
Secure acceptance of samples
The mobiolab has a "sample drawer", a drawer like those used at bank counters or night counters at gas stations. This is used for the safe, aerosol-protected exchange of samples. The assignment of sample to dispenser is done by mobiolab's own lab management system, which uses a QR code to be scanned at the counter to request optional anamnestic data and digitally merges the sample containers (optionally tagged with a QR code) with the dispenser. Samples that have been dispensed are displayed internally in the workflow of the Mobio-Lab for pre-analysis and PCR analysis and are available digitally for correct loading of the devices.
Number of measurements per day
Absolute numbers depend on many factors such as subject compliance, experience and cooperation of the staff and the method used (environmental analysis vs. human smears, extraction-based vs. direct testing). For example, the basic version can measure more than 90 samples in less than an hour, the next higher version can measure more than 380 samples in less than an hour. Using classical pooling strategies, several patients, at least 5 patients can be tested pooled and only if the screening result is positive can they be examined individually. This allows further scaling, so that one mobiolab can easily process more than 1000 samples per day.
High quality laboratory equipment in a universal 20ft ISO container
mobiolab is the result of intensive cooperation between experts in the construction of container-based facilities and the operation of molecular biology laboratories.
The mobiolab is a fully functional laboratory operating in accordance with BioStoffV safety level 2. Thanks to its ISO-certified design, mobiolab is flexible and standardized for worldwide transportation. The optional photovoltaic module enables autonomous "off-grid" operation without power supply and secures the cold chain during transport.