Point-of-Care Molecular Diagnostics

Lab-grade qPCR, on your bench, within the hour.

NATBox® Mini II turns a standard clinic bench into a full molecular department — automated extraction, amplification and detection in one closed cartridge. No cleanroom, no batching, no specialist required.

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50–80 minSample to result
2 modulesIndependent, on-demand
1.8 kgPortable, benchtop
30+ assaysCE-marked panel menu
NATBox Mini II point-of-care qPCR device with closed test cartridge, by Cowin Gene
Automatic closed system Extraction → Amplification → Detection
Noor Biotech Consultancy is the exclusive Sudan distributor of the Cowin Gene NATBox® System — CE-marked · Manufactured by Taizhou Cowingene Biotech Co., Ltd.
The case for decentralized testing

Why molecular diagnostics matter in Sudan, now

Culture and serology remain foundational, but they are slow and, for many pathogens, insufficiently sensitive. Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) detects pathogen DNA/RNA directly — and until now, bringing that capability to a medium or small facility meant a dedicated molecular suite few could justify.

01

Zero infrastructure overhaul

Conventional qPCR needs separate rooms for reagent prep, extraction and amplification to prevent cross-contamination. NATBox® collapses that into one closed cartridge that fits on any standard bench.

02

Testing when the sample arrives

No need to batch specimens and wait for a full run. Two independent test modules mean each sample is processed on demand, with results reaching clinicians in a fraction of the usual time.

03

A realistic budget for growth

Avoid the capital cost of separate extractors, thermocyclers and biosafety hoods. Lower cost-per-test and minimal maintenance keep molecular testing viable for medium and small laboratories.

Inside NATBox® Mini II

One cartridge. Three stages. Zero hands-on complexity.

The system's patented cartridge carries the sample through lysis, magnetic-bead purification and PCR reaction inside a single sealed vessel — the operator never touches an open sample after loading.

NATBox Mini II benchtop qPCR analyzer close-up
Automatic closed test system

Fully automated, walk-away testing

Load the sample, close the lid, and walk away. NATBox® Mini II runs magnetic-bead extraction and fluorescence PCR amplification back-to-back, with no manual transfer steps to introduce error or contamination.

  • Two individual test modules for on-demand sample detection
  • Four-channel fluorescence detection (FAM, VIC, ROX, CY5)
  • USB and Bluetooth interfacing, with LIS connectivity
  • Portable-charger compatible for use beyond the mains
Patented cartridge design

Three cavities, one sealed pathway

Each cartridge is purpose-built to keep the sample enclosed from lysis to result — a key reason the system needs no dedicated clean-room layout.

  • Lysate cavity — releases nucleic acid from the sample
  • Purification cavity — magnetic-bead based nucleic acid capture
  • Reaction cavity — real-time PCR amplification and detection
NATBox cartridge diagram showing lysate, purification and reaction cavities
Test procedure

Three steps, one workflow

NATBox Mini II test procedure: adding sample, running test, result out
01 — ADD SAMPLE
02 — RUN TEST
03 — RESULT OUT
Sudan launch menu

Test panels prioritized for the Sudan market

Selected from the full Cowin Gene NATBox® menu for the diseases most relevant to Sudanese hospitals and laboratories today. The complete catalog — including HPV, STI, respiratory and additional infectious-disease panels — is available on request.

Bloodborne infections

Viral Hepatitis

Direct viral-load–grade detection to support diagnosis, treatment initiation and monitoring for two of Sudan's most significant bloodborne infections.

  • Cowingene HBV Detection Kit HG03013W
  • Cowingene HCV Detection Kit HG04013W
Respiratory / TB infections

Tuberculosis

Rapid, sensitive detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis with the option to differentiate from non-tuberculous mycobacteria — critical for antimicrobial stewardship in high-burden settings.

  • Cowingene Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Detection Kit TB01023W
  • Cowingene MTB and NTM Detection Kit TB02023W
Mosquito-borne / tropical infections

Arboviral Fevers

A single triplex assay to differentiate three clinically overlapping febrile illnesses relevant to Sudan's arboviral surveillance needs — important during seasonal outbreak periods.

  • Cowingene Dengue, Zika & Chikungunya Detection Kit FE01023W
Machine & supporting reagents

System & Consumables

Everything needed to bring a panel online: the analyzer itself, sample collection kits and diluent reagents.

  • Cowingene NATBox System (analyzer) CW07023Q
  • Sample Collection & Diluent Kits CW03–09Q/Z
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On malaria testing: a dedicated NATBox® malaria (P. falciparum / P. vivax) kit is not currently listed in the manufacturer's published catalog. We are confirming availability and expected launch timing with Cowin Gene directly — this page will be updated once verified. In the meantime, RDT and microscopy remain the recommended malaria diagnostic pathway.
Product parameters

Built for the realities of a busy Sudanese laboratory

Compact enough for any bench, resilient enough for variable power and climate conditions, and fast enough to return results within a single clinic visit.

Runs on a wide sample-type menu — plasma, serum, whole blood, CSF, sputum, stool, nasopharyngeal and throat swabs, urine and more — so one instrument covers most specimen types a facility receives.

ModelNATBox® Mini II
Throughput2 samples (independent modules)
Extraction methodMagnetic beads
Fluorescence channelsFAM · VIC · ROX · CY5
Time to result50–80 minutes
Weight / dimensions1.8 kg · 130 × 130 × 120 mm
Temperature range30–99°C (±0.1°C accuracy)
Heating / cooling rate5°C/s · 2.5°C/s
Technology principleFluorescence qPCR (melting curve in development)
Signal interfaceUSB · Bluetooth · LIS-ready
Power supplyPortable-charger compatible
Operating conditions10–35°C · 20–80% humidity
Storage conditions−20–55°C · 20–80% humidity
Clinical & operational impact

What this changes for your facility

A single, standardized molecular solution that fits into hospitals and clinics of any size — without adding staff, space or complexity.

Consistent, accurate results

Highly accurate PCR results support consistent patient management across the continuum of care.

Fully automated workflow

Sample extraction, amplification and detection run without manual intervention between steps.

Fast, actionable data

Most results are available in under one hour — fast enough to inform same-visit clinical decisions.

On-demand, contamination-safe

Two independent modules mean no waiting to batch samples, and no cross-contamination risk between them.

LIS-ready connectivity

USB and Bluetooth interfacing supports integration with your laboratory information system.

Scalable as demand grows

Add modules and expand the test menu as your facility's throughput needs increase.

Get started

Bring molecular testing in-house

Noor Biotech Consultancy is the exclusive Sudan distributor for the Cowin Gene NATBox® System. Request a live demonstration for your administrative and technical teams, or ask for a formal quotation.

CompanyNoor Biotech Consultancy
LocationKhartoum, Sudan
Phone+249 91 458 2393
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Emailinfo@noorbiotech.com
ManufacturerTaizhou Cowingene Biotech Co., Ltd. — CE-marked NATBox® System