CLINITEK Advantus Urine Chemistry Analyzer

Overview

System Description

Semi-automated urine chemistry analyzer

Tests Measured

Leukocyte, Nitrite, Protein, Blood, Glucose, Ketone, Bilirubin, Urobilinogen, pH, Specific Gravity, Creatinine,* and Protein-to-Creatinine Ratio*

Automatic Measurement

Urine color

Test Format

Dry chemistry reagent strips

Test Measurement

Color change measured by reflectance photometry
Dual readings at reactive and reference wavelengths
Automatically adjusts for urine color

General

Dimensions

12.75 (h) x 15.75 (w) x 13.75 (d) in.
32 (h) x 39 (w) x 35 (d) cm

Weight

7.2 kg (16 lbs)

Power Requirements

100 V to 240 V; 50/60 Hz

Line Leakage Current

<0.5 mA in normal condition
<3.5 mA in single fault condition

Maximum Power Input

72 VA

Ambient Operating Temperature Range

18^oC to 30^oC (64^oF to 86^oF)

Ambient Operating Humidity Range

20% to 80% relative humidity

Compliance

UL, CE, EMC

Test Handling

Sample Loading

Self-paced, not dictated by analyzer

STAT Sample Handling

One-touch STAT interrupt capability

Sample Processing

Single or batch mode

Sample ID Entry

Manual, bar code, or downloaded from LIS

Calibration

Calibration

Automatic with every strip

Onboard Computer

Memory

500 patient records plus 200 controls

Interfaces

ASTM (CCS) format and emulates CLINITEK 200 and CLINITEK 200+

Display

Color LCD touchscreen, 5.7 in (14.5 cm), 320 horizontal
by 240 vertical pixels (QVGA)

Computer/Peripheral Interfaces

Ethernet Connection

10/100 Mbit, bidirectional

Onboard Printer

24-character thermal printer

Bar Code

Meets ASTM E1466-92 standards, available with PC
wedge/PS2 connection

Keyboard

External PC keyboard option/PS2 connection

External Printer

Printer interface: parallel port connector (25 pin)