Copan Wasp Srl

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About Copan Wasp Srl

Copan is a global leader in laboratory automation and specimen collection technologies for clinical microbiology. The company's flagship WASP® (Walk-Away Specimen Processor) system automates all facets of microbiology specimen processing, including planting, streaking, Gram slide preparation, broth inoculation, and disk application. With over 1,300 WASP® instruments deployed globally, Copan provides modular, open-platform automation solutions that integrate with any Laboratory Information System (LIS). The company's product portfolio extends beyond automation to include patented FLOQSwabs® flocked fiber technology for superior sample collection, liquid-based microbiology collection systems like ESwab® and FecalSwab®, and advanced AI platforms such as PhenoMATRIX® for intelligent culture interpretation. Copan's WASPLab® offers full laboratory automation with digital microbiology capabilities, while systems like Radian® provide automated disk diffusion setup and interpretation. The company serves clinical laboratories, hospital systems, reference labs, and healthcare facilities worldwide, helping them standardize best practices, minimize operational costs, and improve specimen traceability. Copan's solutions follow Clinical & Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) guidelines and the Manual of Clinical Microbiology recommendations. With over 40 years of innovation in sample collection, transport, and preservation systems, Copan collaborates closely with the microbiology community to advance both traditional culture-based and contemporary molecular diagnostic workflows.

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