Category
Laboratory Point of Care
Typical Use
Perform high throughput urinalysis including dipstick and microscopic analysis.
Description
A laboratory instrument that automates chemical dipstick reading, urine sediment imaging, and particle recognition to provide standardized urinalysis results with reduced manual workload and improved reproducibility, supporting diagnosis of urinary tract infection, renal disease, and metabolic disorders. Automated systems require calibration, quality control, and periodic manual review of flagged specimens to ensure accuracy, and integration with laboratory information systems streamlines reporting and reflex testing workflows. While automation enhances throughput and consistency, clinical correlation and confirmatory testing such as culture or microscopy remain important for definitive diagnosis. Implementation improves laboratory efficiency and supports rapid clinical decision making in high volume settings.