NOVAprep® Processor System NPS 25 and NPS 50 delivers a fully automated liquid basedliquid-based cytology solution for cervical cancer screening and non-gynecological cancer diagnostics support. Automated aliquoting from primary sealed vial supports sample preparation for molecular tests such as HPV testing.
Key Benefits
- Fully automated process from sample to cytology slide.
- Barcode sample traceability.
- One platform with a small footprint to produce cytology slides and aliquot samples for molecular testing.
- Resealable cap design on the vial enhances sample integrity.
- Resealable cap design on the vial enhancing operator safety.
- NOVAprep® unique vial with integrated cell extraction system for cell enrichment and selection.
- Sampling brush head is maintained in the vial to maximize cellular extraction.
- Preservative media maintains the cellular integrity of the sample by keeping the cellular suspension intact.
- NOVAprep® HQ+ Orange Vials and Preservative solution are suitable for routine laboratory use with molecular HPV tests as referenced in cervical samples for HPV testing section.
NOVAprep® Processor System: NPS 25 & NPS 50

NPS 25
1 deck tray | 16 slides | 45 minutes

NPS 50
3 deck tray | 48 slides | 45 minutes
NOVAprep® Processor System: NPS 25 & NPS 50
| SYSTEM | NPS 25 | NPS 50 |
| Loading capacity (vials) | 16 | 48 |
| Maximum number of slides per hour/day/year * | 20/120/20,000 | 60/420/85,000 |
| Sample types | Gyn and non-gyn | Gyn and non-gyn |
| Automation | Complete | Complete |
| Dimensions | 57cm x 70cm x 60cm | 98cm x 93cm x 76cm |
| Environment | |
| Operating temperature | 15 ºC to 30 ºC |
| Acceptable humidity | 10 - 85 % humidity |
| Noise level | < 30 dB |
| Electrical characteristics | 110-240 VAC 50 Hz automatic adaptation, power 500 W |
| Interface | Connection series CAN BUS, software NPS, protected by external key |
| Barcode reader | Yes, all 1D and 2D formats |
| Decontamination | Automatic, double internal and external needle wash with diluted bleach solution and NOVAPREP® Decontamination Solution |
* Based on an 8 hour working days and 250 working days per years.