• IBM^® compatible PC operating at 1 GHz or higher (2 GHz is recommended)

• 256 MB of RAM (512 MB of RAM or is recommended)

• 100 MBPS or higher network connection ( 1 GHz is recommended)

• 100 MB available disk space on the local drive for stand alone or server installation to provide space for programs and data

• 50 MB available space on the workstation drive for Runtime files and temp files

• CD-ROM drive

• Microsoft^® Windows^® 98, NT4.0 (or greater), 2000 (Service Pack 2 or later),  XP, Vista or Windows 7

• 800 x 600 or higher resolution monitor (1024 x 768 is strongly recommended) with High Color (16 bit) or True Color (24 bit)

• Any Windows^® compatible laser/ink jet printer for reports

• Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device

Note - ALERE CS requires Microsoft SQL Server 2000 or higher and a matching number of user licenses. See the Microsoft web site for SQL Server 2000 or higher system requirements.