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Urinary sediment analyzed by flow cytometry

Y Yasui1, N Tatsumi, K Park

  • 1Department of Laboratory Medicine, Osaka City University Medical School, Japan.

Cytometry
|March 15, 1995
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A new automated flow cytometer effectively screens urinary sediment, offering high correlation with microscopy for cell and cast analysis. This instrument aids in identifying specimens needing further microscopic examination for urinary tract disorders.

Area of Science:

  • Clinical chemistry
  • Medical instrumentation
  • Urology

Background:

  • Automated urinalysis can improve laboratory efficiency.
  • Microscopic examination of urinary sediment is crucial for diagnosing urinary tract disorders.
  • Current methods can be labor-intensive and time-consuming.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and evaluate an automated flow cytometer for urinary sediment analysis.
  • To compare the performance of the flow cytometer with conventional microscopy.
  • To assess the instrument's utility in routine laboratory screening.

Main Methods:

  • A flow cytometer was designed for automated urinary sediment analysis.
  • Auramine O dye was used for staining DNA and RNA in sediment.

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  • 821 urine specimens were analyzed and compared to conventional microscopy.

    • Main Results:

    • High correlation was observed between flow cytometry and microscopy for RBC, WBC, bacteria, epithelial cells, and casts.
    • The instrument achieved an overall sensitivity of 84.7%, specificity of 57.8%, and efficiency of 67.2%.
    • The flow cytometer can analyze 100 specimens per hour.

    Conclusions:

    • The automated flow cytometer is a potentially useful tool for screening urinary tract disorders.
    • The instrument can efficiently identify specimens requiring microscopic analysis.
    • Further validation may enhance its diagnostic capabilities in routine settings.