1126 – Used urine chemistry analyzer Siemens Clinitek Advantus

This used urine chemistry analyzer Siemens Clinitek Advantus is a semi-automated, benchtop analyzer. It is designed to read Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics Reagent strips for Urinalysis, such as Multistix 10 SG. The analyzer is a reflectance spectrophotometer that analyzes the color and intensity of the light reflected from the reagent area and reports the results in clinically meaningful units. It automatically reads and interprets strip results every second.

The system originates from a hospital in the Netherlands which closed in 2019. Although we have no accurate details about the history of the instrument, the memory menu reveals that the last tests were conducted in 2012. It was probably produced somewhere in 2010.

During start-up a number of self tests are conducted and passed. Afterwards the ready screen appears and the system is ready for operation. The only possible defect is that the paper feed from the printer doesn’t seem to work properly. Its performance in practice was tested with a Multistix 10 SG strip.

See the Clinitek advantus folder or clinitek-advantus-operator-manual for more info.

Features & Benefits

• Auto-Checks* for 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
• Automatically read, interpreted, and documented Multistix® test strip result
• Throughput of 7 seconds/sample; up to 500 tests/hour
• Enjoy the added capabilities of this urine chemistry analyzer:
• Easy-to-use color touchscreen
• Ability to consolidate microscopy results onto one patient record
• Increased control with automatic QC prompting and QC lockout capability to ensure compliance
• A total of three sieve functions – confirmatory and microscopic to flag abnormal results for quick review
• Convenient data retrieval for up to 500 patients by patient ID, and 200 control results
• Improved data integrity by automatically identifying and reporting results only from validated Siemens strip types
• Improved workflow eliminates the need for manually selecting urinalysis strip type
• Helps ensure quality results since every test strip is checked for humidity exposure to prevent reporting of false results*
• Aids in results interpretation by adding sample interference notes†

Available assays
The CLINITEK Advantus® Urinary Chemistry Analyzer provides automated reading of the Multistix® family of urinalysis tests:

• Leukocyte
• Nitrite
• Protein
• Blood
• Glucose
• Ketone
• Bilirubin
• Urobilinogen
• pH
• Specific Gravity
• Creatinine‡
• Protein-to-Creatinine Ratio‡

Technical Specifications

• 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
• Sample Clarity: Results entered via keyboard or bar code reader
• Auto-Checks™ Technology
  • Identify strip types, simplifying training and operation
  • Detect humidity exposure, ensuring data quality
  • Check for common sample-interferences, ensuring result accuracy (not available in the U.S.)
• Dimensions: 12.75 (h) x 15.75 (w) x 13.75 (d) in or 32 (h) x 39 (w) x 35 (d) cm
• Weight: 7.2 kg (16 lbs)
• Power Requirements: 240 V; 50/60 Hz
• Compliance: UL, CE, EMC
• 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: Automatic with every strip
• 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)
• 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)