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  6. Outline and Features of UF-1500, Fully Automated Urine Particle Analyzer

Sysmex Journal International

2023Vol.33 No.1

Introduction of Products

Outline and Features of UF-1500, Fully Automated Urine Particle Analyzer

AUTHOR(S)

Atsushi NAKAYAMA*1, Hidemine EBINA*2, Asuka SHIOTA*2 and Michiko YOSHIMOTO*1

*1 Application Support, Global Management, Sysmex Corporation
*2 Scientific Affairs, Medical & Scientific Affairs, Sysmex Corporation

SUMMARY

UF-1500, the fully automated urine particle analyzer (Sysmex Corporation, Kobe, Japan; hereinafter UF-1500) is a down sized model of the UF-5000, UF-4000 and UF-3000 (Sysmex; hereinafter UF-5000). As well as those existing instruments, the UF-1500 can analyze the birefringence of particles and the nucleic acid content and size information of the cell, coupled with internal structural components, using a blue semiconductor laser (488 nm). Detailed analysis of signal waveforms originating from each particle generates detailed differentiation of casts, epithelial cells, etc. which are equivalent to the results from the UF-5000, UF-4000 and UF-3000 with a smaller footprint. The reagents and differentiation algorithms are consistent with those used with the UF-5000, UF-4000 and UF-3000 analyzers.
Therefore, the UF-1500 is expected to enhance automation of urine sediment analysis in the small sized laboratory, GPs, and urologist offices. The UF-1500 can also serve as a backup instrument for the UF-5000, UF-4000 and UF-3000 analyzers. The UF-1500 is ideal for a small sized laboratory or a site that has limited resources and/or budget since it offers the same quality results and clinical value as the flagship model. Unlike the larger analyzers, body fluid analysis is not available on the UF-1500. Scattergrams and histograms are displayed in the main unit of the UF-1500 without the U-WAM (Urinalysis Work Area Information Management System).

NOTE(S)

This article is based on the specifications of the UF-1500 Ver. 00-04 and the UF-5000 Ver. 00-26.
Please note, some specifications, performances and functions described here may vary from region to region due to regulatory affairs, legal matters, or local guidelines. For more details, contact your regional affiliates or distributors.