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Automated methods in urinalysis.

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  • 1Warren G. Magneson Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892-1508, USA.

Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology
|December 8, 1997
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Automation is widely used in clinical laboratory testing, especially for urinalysis (UA). Various instruments, from simple refractometers to complex automated systems, are employed to streamline testing processes in labs.

Area of Science:

  • Clinical laboratory science
  • Medical technology

Background:

  • Automation is a long-standing practice in clinical laboratory testing.
  • Automated urinalysis (UA) is common in moderate to large laboratory settings.
  • Instrumentation for UA ranges from basic to highly sophisticated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the prevalence and scope of automation in urinalysis.
  • To provide examples of automated urinalysis equipment.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common laboratory practices.
  • Description of available urinalysis automation technologies.

Main Results:

  • A spectrum of automation exists for urinalysis.
  • Simple tools like refractometers and complex integrated systems are utilized.

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  • Automation impacts various stages of the urinalysis assay.

    • Conclusions:

    • Automation is a key component of modern urinalysis workflows.
    • The level of automation in urinalysis is adaptable to laboratory size and needs.