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Clinitek Advantus – A Semi Automated Urine Analyzer for Point-of-care Testing

Topic: Health Products and ServicesPublished July 18, 2011

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A semi automated urine analyzer for point-of-care testing, Clinitek Advantus from Siemens is the newest addition to the Clinitek® family of urine analyzers. It has some unique features that you'll want to take advantage of. It is a great addition to any laboratory office setting, enabling hospitals and laboratories to provide a high level of service.

Today’s laboratories and physician offices face more challenges than before. Laboratory professionals have to do more tasks in less time, and often interruptions might occur, which can contribute to timing errors. Siemens introduced its Clinitek Advantus urinalysis device with special focus on providing efficient, improved workflow and clinical information at the point of care.

Get Accurate and Reliable Results for Clinical Urine Analysis

The Clinitek Advantus Analyzer can perform up to 500 tests per hour. Within minimum time, laboratory professionals can obtain accurate and reliable results for clinical urine analysis. Incorporated with advanced functionalities, the analyzer can provide automated reading of the Multistix® family of urinalysis test strips in medium to high throughput settings. Moreover, this analyzer is network-ready and features advancements such as the capacity to consolidate microscopy test results. Results can be entered via the analyzer’s PC keyboard or touch screen.

This urine analyzer is designed to perform a variety of tests including:
  • Leukocyte
  • Specific Gravity
  • Glucose
  • Protein
  • Blood
  • Nitrite
  • Urobilinogen
  • Ketone
  • Bilirubin
  • pH
  • Creatinine
  • Protein-to-Creatinine Ratio
Unique Features of the Clinitek Advantus Urine AnalyzerTo ensure better service, the device comes with added capabilities and easy to use features:
  • Color touch screen
  • Immediate start-up, automatic calibration for every strip
  • Added QC features
  • Increased control with automatic QC prompting and QC lockout capability
  • Convenient data retrieval for up to 500 patients by patient ID, and 200 control results
  • Testing flexibility with simple, one-touch switching between different strip configurations
  • Ability to consolidate microscopy test results onto one patient record
  • High throughput of 7 seconds/sample
  • Three user-defined sieve functions that automatically flag abnormal results, while also identifying samples that require follow-up testing
Moreover, the device offers flexibility in reporting options, on-screen display, printout and/or uploading to laboratory information system. This analyzer will help you optimize your workflow requirements for maximum performance.

Find a Reliable Lab Equipment DealerWhen you decide to purchase the Siemens Clinitek Advantus urine analyzer, it is necessary to find a reliable dealer. Thanks to the Internet, it is easier than ever to find quality urine analyzers that will meet your needs. Make an intensive search on the web, to find a dependable supplier offering quality laboratory equipment at affordable prices. Whether your requirement is to get a semi automated urine analyzer for point-of-care testing or a chemistry analyzer, these dealers can be of great help. Besides helping to find the device most apt for your application, most of the dealers provide assistance with the repair, installation, and maintenance services of the lab equipment you purchase.

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Block Scientific proudly offers a wide choice of laboratory products and supplies from Siemens. Block Scientific is a leading laboratory equipment supplier offering an extensive selection of laboratory equipment, both new and reconditioned models.

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