How Automating Urinalysis at the Point of Care Can Improve Accuracy, Save Time and Reduce Costs

Join this webinar to learn about the benefits of automated urinalysis and the methods behind it

5 Jun 2019
Holly McHugh
Administrator / Office Personnel

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In this upcoming SelectScience webinar, point-of-care testing (POCT) manager Olubunmi Martindale-Sheldon will present the findings from her comparative study of urine chemistry analysis methods used at Imperial College Healthcare, one of the largest healthcare trusts in the UK. She will discuss the study set-up, which encompassed three hospitals and nine clinical areas with medium to high urinalysis volumes, as well as review the results and outline the benefits of using automation versus manual methods.

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Watch this webinar to learn about:

  • How implementing automated urinalysis systems can improve testing accuracy, streamline workflow efficiencies, and reduce overall costs
  • Review testing methods that eliminate transcription errors and the subjectivity of visually-read tests
  • How fully-connected POCT systems can help you better manage operators, document training efforts, and maintain accreditation standards

Who should attend:

  • Nurses, physicians, and physicians' assistants who cover point-of-care testing in their practices
  • Point-of-care coordinators/managers
  • Laboratory directors
  • Laboratory personnel

The live webinar takes place on Monday, June 17, 2019, at:

  • 16:00 BST
  • 11:00 EDT
  • 08:00 PDT
  • 17:00 CEST

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CLINITEK Status®+ Urine Chemistry Analyzer

Siemens Healthineers

Simple, point-of-care urinalysis with enhanced clinical information. The CLINITEK Status® + Analyzer features Auto-Checks® Technology*. The analyzer automatically checks each test strip for humidity exposure, common sample interferences** and strip identification for Siemens test strips. Together, these provide improved clinical information. Features: Enhances confidence in clinical decisions with (Auto-Checks) performed on every test Ensures consistent results interpretation with automatic timing and reading of every urine specimen Ready for connectivity to data management solutions (DMS), via a simple upgrade kit Offers a comprehensive point-of-care urinalysis menu for routine testing, detection of early kidney disease and hCG pregnancy testing   *DISCLAIMER: *Only available when using Siemens test strips with IR or color bands **Feature not available in the U.S.

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CLINITEK Advantus® Urine Chemistry Analyzer

Siemens Healthineers

Respond to demands for higher productivity and high quality with the CLINITEK Advantus® Analyzer. Streamline your workflow with flexible operation. Immediate start-up Automatic calibration Network ready A wide range of options Added QC features Flexible operation to meet your needs Features: Auto-checks or strip identification and humidity exposure improves data integrity, workflow and helps ensure quality results Consistent, reliable results, with one-touch switching between test strip configurations Automatic prompts and test lock-out if QC is not run for improved quality control Throughput of 7 seconds/sample; up to 500 tests/hour

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Point-of-CarePoint-of-Care Testing (POCT) or Near Patient Testing (NPT) products are available for urine, blood and other clinical chemistry analyses. POCT includes: blood glucose testing, blood gas and electrolytes analysis, rapid coagulation testing (PT / INR), rapid cardiac markers diagnostics, drugs of abuse screening, urine strips testing, pregnancy testing, fecal occult blood analysis, food pathogens screening, hemoglobin diagnostics, infectious disease testing and cholesterol screening.Clinical ChemistryBiochemistry (or clinical chemistry) involves the analysis of bodily fluids using chemical tests. Techniques used include HPLC, chromatography, spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, immunochemical, electrophoresis, turbidometric / spectrophotometric assay, MRI and ISE analysis. Tests are often carried out on plasma or serum but urine (urinalysis) and fecal specimens are also processed.Point of Care SolutionsPoint of care solutions provide medical diagnostics and treatments at or near the site of patient care. These technologies offer rapid results, helping healthcare providers make quick decisions. From glucose monitors to molecular diagnostics, point of care solutions are transforming healthcare delivery by reducing wait times and improving patient outcomes. Explore the best point of care products in our peer-reviewed product directory, compare options, check reviews, and get pricing directly from manufacturers.AutomationAutomation in laboratories and manufacturing processes enhances efficiency, precision, and scalability by reducing the need for manual intervention. It plays a critical role in improving productivity, minimizing human error, and accelerating workflows in fields like diagnostics, drug development, and industrial testing. Automation technologies include robotic systems, automated liquid handlers, and process control systems that streamline complex tasks and ensure consistent, reproducible results. Explore our peer-reviewed product directory to discover the best automation solutions, compare options, read user reviews, and get prices directly from manufacturers.Human UrineHuman urine can be used in a number of tests for human health diagnosis, treatment assessments and the detection drug use. Techniques used with Human urine include LC-MS/MS, SLE, GC-MS, SPE and mass spectrometry.UrineThe analysis of urine is important in medicinal, anti-doping, forensic and life sciences applications. The ability to evaluate what someone has ingested through their urine enables fast detection and diagnosis of certain illnesses.
How Automating Urinalysis at the Point of Care Can Improve Accuracy, Save Time and Reduce Costs