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Copan Launches UriVerse™: Fully Automated Solution for Urine Specimen Aliquoting

Murrieta, CA, USA – August 12, 2025

Copan, a leader in microbiology laboratory and automation innovations, proudly announced the official launch of UriVerse™ during the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) Clinical Lab Expo in Chicago, IL. UriVerse is a state-of-the-art, fully automated system that transforms the pre-analytical handling of urine specimens by automating key manual steps. UriVerse automates critical steps including de-capping, barcode labeling, aliquoting, and re-capping which helps laboratories reduce manual labor and minimize errors.

November 14, 2023

FAQ’s

UriSponge® FAQ

Explore the UriSponge® FAQ page to learn about our advanced, boric acid-free urine specimen preservation and transport system. Discover its uses, safety features, operational benefits, and how it streamlines workflows for modern laboratories.

WASPLab® FAQ

The WASPLab® FAQ is an extensive resource that offers in-depth information about Copan's cutting-edge automated digital microbiology platform, addressing essential aspects such as system features, benefits, technical details, workflow optimization, artificial intelligence integration, customization options, and return on investment.

WASP® FAQ

The WASP® FAQ is a comprehensive guide that provides detailed information about Copan's automated microbiology specimen processing system, covering key topics such as capabilities, advantages, technical specifications, quality control, integration, and cost considerations.

UniVerse® FAQ

This FAQ provides detailed insights into the COPAN UniVerse® system, a cutting-edge automated platform for molecular sample preparation. It covers key aspects such as functionality, applications, benefits, compatibility, and technical specifications, offering a thorough understanding of how UniVerse® enhances laboratory operations and efficiency.

Colibrí™ FAQ

Explore Copan's Colibrí™ system for automated colony picking and MALDI-TOF/AST sample prep. Learn how Colibrí integrates with WASPLab® and PhenoMATRIX®, improves lab efficiency, and ensures traceability. Get answers to common questions in our detailed Colibrí FAQ.

FLOQSwabs® FAQ

This FAQ page provides information about flocked swabs, including what they are, how they were invented by Copan, why Copans's FLOQSwabs® are superior, the research backing their performance and use for flu and COVID-19 testing.

eNAT® FAQ

This FAQ page provides information on eNAT®, a sample collection and transport system that stabilizes and preserves nucleic acids for molecular testing, covering topics such as what eNAT® is, how it works, applications, compatibility, and availability.

ESwab® FAQ

This FAQ page provides information on ESwab®, a liquid-based multipurpose collection and transport system for microbiology specimens, covering topics such as what ESwab® is, how to use it, what it supports, stability requirements, applications, and availability.

UTM® FAQ

This FAQ page provides information on UTM®, a viral transport medium. Topics covered include what UTM® is, how it is used, what is in the formulation, viability duration, and availability.

PodSwab™ FAQ

This FAQ covers key questions about how PodSwab™ works and the science behind pooled testing. We explain what PodSwab™ is, how sample pooling allows efficient use of tests, directions for use, and how to set up a program.

FecalSwab® FAQ

This FAQ page provides information on FecalSwab®, a collection, transport and processing system for enteric bacteria. It covers topics such as what FecalSwab® is, how to use it, applications, and availability.

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Research Roundup

Dive into the articles below for research related to COPAN products as well as many other aspects of sample collection and transport, automation, food and pharmaceutical testing, forensic and genetic collection and more!

Research RoundUp: FecalSwab® and Molecular Testing

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November 2 - May 5, 2025

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