CLINITEK Advantus®

Analyzer

Operator's Guide

10718569 Rev. B, 2014-06

© 2014 Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics. All rights reserved.
No part of this operator’s guide or the products it describes may be
reproduced by any means or in any form without prior consent in
writing from Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics.
Chek-Stix, CLINITEK, CLINITEK Advantus, Hema-Combistix, Multistix,
Multistix PRO, Uro-Hema-Combistix, and Uro-Labstix are trademarks
of Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

The information in this operator’s guide was correct at the time of

printing. However, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics continues to
improve products and reserves the right to change specifications,
equipment, and maintenance procedures at any time without notice.
If the system is used in a manner differently than specified by
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, the protection provided by the
equipment may be impaired. See warning and hazard statements.

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Using this Guide
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1 Introduction
Intended Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Hardware Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Testing and Printing Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connections and Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Software Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Operating Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2 Operating the System
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Preparing for a Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Select a Urine Strip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Enter Strip Lot and Expiration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Check the Strip Loading Station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Change the Starting Sequence Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Change the Technician Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Print Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Run Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Auto-Checks: Detect Urine Strip Humidity Over-Exposure . . . . . . 24
Testing Routine Specimens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Testing Without a Specimen ID or Loadlist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using the Specimen ID Without a Loadlist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using Loadlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Entering a Loadlist from the Display or Computer Keyboard . . . . 28
Editing a Loadlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Entering a Loadlist from a Host or Laboratory/Hospital System . . 29
Performing a STAT Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Cancelling a Run. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Managing Results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
End-of-Run Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Editing Results in the Confirmatory Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Merging Data from Microscopic Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Recalling Results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Printing and Transmitting Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Printing Records from Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Resending Records from Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Deleting Results from Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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 Additional Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Using a Form Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Removing a Jammed Test Strip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Thermal Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Managing the Printer Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Emptying the Waste Bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3 Calibration
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Confirming a Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4 Quality Control
Testing Control Specimens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Quality Control Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5 Maintenance
General Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Performing the Daily Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Performing a Decontamination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Lubricating the Push Bar Slide and Shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Changing the Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Replacing the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Disconnect the Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Remove the Cover on the Internal Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Remove the Paper Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Remove the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Install the New Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Calibrating the Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
6 Troubleshooting
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Removing a Jammed Test Strip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Reinstalling the Fixed Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Errors and Corrective Actions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
7 File Management
8 System Configuration
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Unpacking the Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Installing the Analyzer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Record the Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

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 Install the Moving Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Install the Holddown Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Install the Fixed Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Install the Push Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Install the Waste Bin Liner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Installing Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Connect the Analyzer Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Connect to a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Connect to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Connect to a Computer Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Connect to a Barcode Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Installing the Barcode Reader Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Installing a Roll of Printer Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Performing the Initial Analyzer Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Setup Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Setup Menu 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Computer Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Display Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Setup Menu 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Result Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Plus System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Strip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Alternate Strip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Setup Menu 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Setup Menu 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Tests to Report and Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Mark Positives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Positive Levels for Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Normal Range for SG and pH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Normal Range for CRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Setup Menu 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Color Choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Clarity Choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Use Default COL/CLA During Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Setup Menu 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Positive Levels for COL/CLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Flags for Confirmatory Test A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

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 Flags for Confirmatory Test B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Flags for Microscopics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Set QC Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Setup Menu 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Enter Strip Lot and Expiration Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Microscopics Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Edit Flagged Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Enter Sample IDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Tech ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Setup Menu 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Password for Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Set or Reset Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Computer Port Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Barcode Reader Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Setup Menu 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Reset All Features to Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Perform Hardware Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Completing Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Appendix A: Safety Information

Protecting Yourself from Biohazards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Appendix B: Warranty and Support Information

Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Installation Details. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Manufacturer’s Warranty for U.S. Customers Only. . . . . . . . . . . 141
Disclaimer of Warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Limitations of Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Support Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Pre-service Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Appendix C: Orderable Supplies
List of Supplies and Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Siemens Reagent Strips for Urinalysis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Chek-Stix Positive and Negative Control Strips for Urinalysis. . . 145
CLINITEK Handheld Barcode Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Installing a Barcode Reader Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
CLINITEK Advantus Waste Bin Liners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

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 List of Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Appendix D: Specifications
System Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Safety Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Analyzer Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Tables of Results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Appendix E: Barcode Reader
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Installing the Handheld Barcode Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Testing the Barcode Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Barcode Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Barcode Symbols and Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Appendix F: Computer and Printer Interface
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Cable and Pin Specifications – Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Pin Assignments for Interface Cable – Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Hardware Handshaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Cable and Pin Specifications – Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Pin Assignments for Interface Cable –
DB-25 Male Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

Appendix G: Symbols
System and Packaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Appendix H: Performance Results
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229

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Using this Guide

Using this Guide

The CLINITEK Advantus® Operator’s Guide provides information for
clinical laboratory professionals who use the CLINITEK Advantus
system.
The following table describes how this guide is organized:

If you want to Then see

learn about the system Section 1, Introduction
principles, the hardware, and
the operating sequence
process samples and manage Section 2, Operating the System
sample results
learn about calibration and how Section 3, Calibration
to print the calibration status
process QC samples Section 4, Quality Control
perform maintenance activities Section 5, Maintenance
investigate and correct system Section 6, Troubleshooting
problems
learn about file and data Section 7, File Management
management
install the system or modify Section 8, System Configuration
system parameters
review additional information Appendices
such as the glossary or the
supplies list

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 Conventions
The CLINITEK Advantus Operator’s Guide uses the following text and
Using this Guide

symbol conventions:

Convention Description
Biohazard statements alert you to
BIOHAZARD potentially biohazardous conditions.

Warning statements alert you to

WARNING conditions that may cause personal
injury.
Caution statements alert you to
CAUTION conditions that may cause product
damage or loss of data.
Note Note statements alert you to
important information that requires
your attention.
Bold Bold type indicates text or icons on the
user interface. For example, if the
word save appears as Save, it refers to
the Save button on the user interface.
System icons are also indicated by
words in bold type.
For example, the words Next Screen
refer to the system icon .
A complete list of system icons and
their equivalents is in Appendix G,
Symbols.
Italic Italic type refers to the title of a
document or a section title in this
guide.

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1 Introduction

Intended Use

Introduction
The CLINITEK Advantus urinalysis analyzer is a semi-automated, bench
top analyzer. It is designed to read Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
Reagent Strips for Urinalysis, such as Multistix® 10 SG and
Multistix PRO®Reagent Strips.
This analyzer is intended for the measurement of the following:
Bilirubin, Blood (occult), Creatinine, Glucose, Ketone, Leukocytes,
Nitrite, pH, Protein, Protein-to-Creatinine ratio, specific gravity, and
Urobilinogen.
These measurements are used to assist diagnosis in the following
areas:
• Kidney function
• Urinary tract infections
• Metabolic disorders, such as diabetes mellitus
• Liver function
Tests performed using the CLINITEK Advantus urinalysis analyzer are
intended for in vitro diagnostic use.
As with all diagnostic tests, a definitive clinical diagnosis should not be
based on the results of a single test, and should only be made by the
physician after all clinical and laboratory findings have been evaluated.
The analyzer is for professional use in centralized laboratory settings.

Overview
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. The analyzer can
determine and report the color of the urine. You can enter clarity for
each specimen. You are not required to make any calculations.
Calibration is performed automatically each time a urine strip is
analyzed.

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 Figure 1-1: CLINITEK Advantus Analyzer
Introduction

Hardware Overview
User Interface
By default, interaction with the CLINITEK Advantus analyzer is via an
integrated touch screen. Messages, options, and requests for
information display, and responses are made by touching the
appropriate key symbol on the screen.
CAUTION
Do not use anything hard or pointed on the touch screen. It
may damage the screen.

You can also use a computer keyboard or a handheld barcode reader to

interact with the analyzer. Some analyzer screens may not accept input
from these devices.

Testing and Printing Areas

All testing takes place on the fixed platform.

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The fixed platform consists of 3 sections: the strip loading station, the
incubation/read station, and the waste bin. Strips are placed on the
strip loading station. The push bar moves the strips to the

Introduction
incubation/read station, where they are tested. When testing is
complete, the strips drop into the waste bin.
When testing is complete, an internal thermal printer prints the test
results.

Figure 1-2: User Interface, Testing and Printing Areas

1. Display
2. Printer
3. Waste bin
4. Fixed platform
5. Incubation/read station
6. Strip loading station
7. Push bar

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 Connections and Power
The line cord is connected into the line cord receptacle. Turn the
analyzer on by pressing the power switch to the on position. You can
Introduction

connect a computer, printer, ethernet connection, keyboard, and

handheld barcode reader to the analyzer using the interface
connectors.

Memory
The analyzer software is stored in internal flash memory. When
necessary, you can update the software using an electronic memory
card located on the back of the interactive touch display.
The analyzer stores the operating parameters, including those selected
by the user, and up to 500 patient results and 200 quality control
results. This information is in a RAM with a battery backup, and is held
in memory regardless of whether the analyzer power is on or off.

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Figure 1-3: Connections, Power, and Memory

Introduction
1. Memory card slot
2. Cooling fan
3. Power switch
4. Line cord receptacle
5. Ethernet interface connector
6. Serial interface connector
7. Printer interface connector
8. Keyboard and barcode reader interface connector

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 Software Overview
The CLINITEK Advantus provides an easy-to-navigate and intuitive user
interface.
Introduction

When the analyzer is not in use, the screen saver or the Ready/Run
screen displays. If the screen saver displays, touch the screen to access
the Ready/Run screen. You can access all tests through the Ready/Run
screen. You can also navigate from this screen to any point in the
software.

Figure 1-4: Ready/Run Screen

1. Information and instructions area

2. Inactive action key
3. Active action key
4. Inactive cycle key
5. Active cycle key
6. System status area

The information and instructions area shows system settings or user

input, and provides instructions for the user. The Help, Stop Run, and
Return to Ready/Run keys display in this area.

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Many options are next to an Action Key. Select this key to select the
option.
Some options are next to a Cycle key. Use the cycle key when several

Introduction
options are available. Each time you select the key, a different option
displays for the selection.
If an option is active, the key symbol is fully lit. If it is not active, it is
dimmed, and a tone will sound when you touch the key.
The system status area displays only on the Ready/Run screen. It shows
the current date and time, and the Technician ID, if Technician IDs are
active on your system.

Figure 1-5: Input Screen

1. Numeric keypad
2. Information and instructions area
3. Return to Ready/Run screen key
4. Reset QC Lot ID key
5. Move Left key
6. Alphabet key
7. Enter key

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 Some options require that you enter information. If selected, a
numeric keypad will display. If available, you can select the Alphabet
key to access an alphabetic keypad. If a handheld barcode reader or
Introduction

keyboard is connected to the system, you can scan or enter

information for some values. The instrument will only recognize
keyboard input that is equivalent to the keypads available on the
instrument display.
See Appendix G, Symbols for a complete list of key symbols used on
the CLINITEK Advantus.

Operating Sequence
If specimen IDs are not used and color/clarity results are reported and
displayed, the analyzer automatically enters the Run mode when you
place a strip on the fixed platform. A sensor detects the strip's presence
and activates the strip movement and reading cycle.
If the push bar is positioned at the left side of the loading station, the
analyzer is ready to accept placement of a strip. If the bar is positioned
to the right, the analyzer is not ready and ignores any strip placed on
the platform.
If the analyzer is already in the Run mode and you place a strip on the
platform, there may be delay of up to 7 seconds before the push bar
moves. The amount of delay depends on the status of the timing cycle
for the strips currently being analyzed.
The push bar moves the strip along the loading station to the read
area. The sequence number increments. A series of pins move the strip
across the platform at a rate of about 1.3 cm (1/2 inch) every 7
seconds.
Two readheads, located inside the read area, scan the length of each
urine strip at a specific time in the incubation cycle. The first readhead
reads the reagent areas requiring shorter incubation times. The second
reads those requiring longer incubation times.

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Each of the 2 readheads contains an incandescent lamp and
photodiode pack. When a strip moves into position under the
readhead, the analyzer performs a calibration cycle. The readhead then
scans the entire length of the strip, measuring the light reflectance of
each reagent pad. A portion of the light striking the pad is reflected
back to the photodiode pack. The light reflected at specific
wavelengths from the test pad is dependent upon the degree of color
change in the pad and is directly related to the concentration of the
particular constituent in the urine.
The photodiode pack contains 4 filters, one each at 400 to 510 nm
(blue), 510 to 586 nm (green), 586 to 660 nm (red), and 825 to 855
nm (IR). The light intensity detected by the photodiode pack is
converted into electrical impulses, which are processed by the
analyzer’s microprocessor and converted into clinically meaningful
results.
The pins continue to move the strip along the platform until it drops
into the waste bin.
An internal thermal printer prints the test results, if this option is
selected. You can also send the results to a computer and a form or 80-
column printer.

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2 Operating the System
Leave the CLINITEK Advantus analyzer on at all times, except during
maintenance and cleaning procedures.

Overview
You can test without a loadlist or specimen ID. Put a strip on the
analyzer. The analyzer automatically assigns a Sequence Number and
begins testing.
You can manually assign specimen IDs to tests. You can enter

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specimen IDs immediately prior to testing each specimen.
You can enter a loadlist of up to 200 specimen IDs before starting the
run. You can enter the IDs from the analyzer display, a computer
keyboard, a host computer, or Laboratory or Hospital Information
System (LIS/HIS).
You can interrupt processing to run a STAT test when using a loadlist.
After the STAT test the analyzer will continue testing specimens from
the loadlist.
If necessary, you can stop a run before all readings are complete.
Results transmit to the printer and computer as soon as all reagent
areas on the strip are read.

Preparing for a Run

When you place the first strip on the fixed platform the analyzer begins
a run. Before starting each run, perform the following procedures.

Select a Urine Strip

Siemens urine strips have identification (ID) bands, which can be white
or colored. When using these strips, this procedure is not required
unless you want to identify strip lot information.
When a urine strip has an ID band, the analyzer reads the ID band and
automatically recognizes the strip type. This automatic identification
overrides the preset urine strip setting.

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 Use this procedure to select a primary and alternate urine strip.
1. Check that the primary and alternate urine strip correspond to the
strip types you are using.

CAUTION
Only use Siemens brand urine strips. Use of other strips may
cause erroneous results.

2. If required, select the cycle key next to Choose Strip to use the
alternate strip.
3. If the primary and alternate strip types selected for your analyzer
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do not correspond to the strip types you are using, change the
selected strips before beginning testing.
Select the new strip types through the Setup Routine.
See Section 8, System Configuration for more information.
Note If you enable automatic color detection and use one of the
following reagent strips for urinalysis, no result for color is reported:
• Multistix
• Multistix SG
• Uro-Hema-CombistixTM
• Uro-LabstixTM
• Hema-Combistix® - LONG

Enter Strip Lot and Expiration Information

Lot and expiration information can only be entered for the primary and
alternate strip types selected for your analyzer.
If you want to identify strip lot information, you must identify a
primary and alternate strip type.
Use this procedure to enter Strip Lot and Expiration information:
1. At the Ready/Run screen, select Menu.
2. Select Primary or Alternate.
A numeric keypad displays.

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3. Enter an identification number of up to 6 digits:
a. Select A-Z to enter alphabetic characters.
b. Select Enter to return to the numeric keypad.
You can also enter the ID from a computer keyboard, or scan it
from a barcoded label using the handheld barcode reader. If
you scan a combined lot and expiration barcode, the analyzer
enters the expiration date at the same time as the Strip Lot ID.
c. Select Enter to save the Strip Lot ID.
A numeric keypad displays.

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4. Enter the Expiration year in the format YYYY.
5. Enter the Expiration month in the format MM.
Select Enter to save the expiration date.
You can also enter the date from a computer keyboard, or scan it
from a barcoded label using the handheld barcode reader.
6. Confirm the information entered, and select Next Screen.

Check the Strip Loading Station

Ensure that the strip loading station and push bar are clean and in the
correct position. If contaminants are present, remove and clean the
push bar, the platform, and the moving table.

Change the Starting Sequence Number

This number increments with each strip placed onto the analyzer. If
necessary, use this procedure to change the number.
1. Select SEQ #.
A numeric keypad displays.
2. Enter the new sequence number.
Change individual digits as needed:
a. Select Move Left or Move Right to move the cursor to the
digit to change.
b. Enter the correct number.
Select 00001 to reset the number.

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 3. Select Enter.

Change the Technician Identification

You can activate the Tech ID option during analyzer setup. See Tech ID‚
page 128 for more information.
1. At the Ready/Run screen, select Menu.
2. Select Tech ID.
A numeric keypad displays.
3. Enter an identification number of up to 13 digits.
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a. Select A-Z to enter alphabetic characters.

b. Select Enter to return to the numeric keypad.
4. Select Enter to save the Tech ID.

Print Information
Use this procedure to print information:
1. At the Ready/Run screen, select Menu.
2. Select Print to print:
• The ID list if a loadlist exists in memory
• Confirmation of the last calibration
• A report of the setup parameters

Run Controls
At the Set options menu, select QC to run controls before processing
patient samples. See Section 4, Quality Control, for more information.

Auto-Checks: Detect Urine Strip Humidity Over-

Exposure
Urine strips with identification (ID) bands and a leukocyte pad are
checked to ensure quality.
After dipping and placing the strip in the analyzer, the analyzer checks
to ensure that the urine strip was stored at the proper humidity prior to
testing. If humidity over-exposure is detected, the analyzer generates
an error message and does not report test results.

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Testing Routine Specimens
Testing Without a Specimen ID or Loadlist
BIOHAZARD
Wear personal protective equipment. Use universal
precautions. See Appendix A, Safety Information for
recommended precautions when working with biohazardous
materials.

Use this procedure to test routine specimens:

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1. Select a urine strip.

CAUTION
Only use Siemens brand urine strips. Use of other strips may
cause erroneous results.

2. If you are entering color or clarity, use the cycle key to set color
and clarity for each specimen.
You can also enter the color and clarity by scanning the barcoded
symbols provided with the handheld barcode reader.
Note If Use default COL/CLA during run is set to on, the default
values of YELLOW and CLEAR display.
Enter the color and clarity of each specimen before dipping the
urine strip.
You can change the color and clarity until the strip moves.
3. Completely immerse all of the reagent pads on a Siemens urine
Strip in fresh, well-mixed, uncentrifuged urine.
4. Immediately remove the urine strip.
5. While removing the strip, run the edge against the side of the
container.
This removes excess liquid.

CAUTION
Do not blot the edge of the strip. This could affect results.

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 6. Place the urine strip onto the supports of the strip loading station,
with the reagent pads facing up.
Place the strip to the right of and parallel to the push bar. Ensure
that the end of the strip is against the back wall of the platform
and that it is not touching the bottom of the strip loading station.

CAUTION
Improper placement may cause the analyzer to jam or the strip
to incorrectly align under the readheads.

Figure 2-1: Placement of Urine Strip

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7. Repeat steps 2 to 6 for each specimen.

When the push bar is to the far left of the platform, you can place a
new strip on the loading station until the previous strip placed enters
the waste bin. When the final strip moves to the waste bin, the run
ends, and end of run reports are processed.
See Printing and Transmitting Results‚ page 35 for information on
printing and transmitting the results.

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Using the Specimen ID Without a Loadlist
You can enter Specimen IDs immediately prior to testing each
specimen using the following steps:
Note You can use this procedure only if Enter Sample IDs is On. See
Enter Sample IDs‚ page 127 for information on this setting.
1. At the Ready/Run screen, select ID.
2. Enter the ID number for the specimen you are about to test.
Select A-Z to enter alphabetic characters.
You can also enter the ID from a computer keyboard, or scan it

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from a barcoded label using the handheld barcode reader.
3. If needed, enter or scan the color and clarity.
4. When this information is correctly entered, select Enter or scan the
Enter code from the color or clarity card.
The display changes to allow entry of the next ID number, and the
push bar moves to the left so you can place a strip on the loading
station.
5. Dip and place a urine strip.
Note If another ID is entered without a strip being detected, the
analyzer automatically creates a loadlist.
6. Repeat steps 2 to 5 for each specimen.

Using Loadlists
You can enter a loadlist of up to 200 specimen IDs before starting the
run. You can enter the IDs from the analyzer display, a computer
keyboard, a host computer, or Laboratory or Hospital Information
System (LIS/HIS).
Note You can use loadlists only if Enter Sample IDs is On. See Enter
Sample IDs‚ page 127 for information on this setting.

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 Entering a Loadlist from the Display or Computer
Keyboard
To report color and clarity, enter initial values at the same time as the
ID. You can edit color and clarity while running the specimens,
immediately prior to dipping each urine strip using the following steps:
Note Duplicate ID numbers are allowed by the analyzer.
1. At the Ready/Run screen, select ID.
2. Enter the ID for the first specimen.
Select A-Z to enter alphabetic characters.
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You can also enter the ID from a computer keyboard, or scan it

from a barcoded label using the handheld barcode reader.
Note Do not select or scan Enter from the ID entry screen before
entering the color and clarity.
3. If needed, enter or scan the color and clarity.
4. Select Enter or scan the Enter code.
5. Repeat steps 2 to 4 for each specimen.

Editing a Loadlist
Use this procedure to make changes to the loadlist when initial entry is
complete:
1. Use Move Up and Move Down to select the record to edit.
2. Edit the ID number.
Note You cannot change or delete the ID number during Run
mode. Make any changes while the analyzer is in the Ready mode.
3. Select Delete to delete an item from the loadlist.
You can delete only the ID number being displayed or all IDs in
memory.
4. Edit the color and clarity.
5. Select Enter to accept the new number, color, and clarity.

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Entering a Loadlist from a Host or Laboratory/Hospital
System
You can connect the CLINITEK Advantus analyzer to a host computer or
laboratory system. See Appendix F, Computer and Printer Interface, for
more information.
1. Before sending a loadlist from a host or laboratory system, ensure
that the following conditions are true:
• The analyzer is at the Ready/Run screen.
• No IDs from an earlier loadlist are still stored in the analyzer. If
a loadlist was sent but is no longer needed, you can overwrite

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the unused IDs with a new loadlist.
• The computer port is set to computer port, ethernet port, or
both.
• The computer port options for Baud, Data, and Parity are
correct for the computer or LIS/HIS sending the loadlist. See
the specifications accompanying the computer or
Laboratory/Hospital Information System for information on the
required parameters.
• The output format for the computer port is CCS. See Computer
Port Options‚ page 129 for more information on setting the
computer port.
Note Loadlist data is only transferred if it is formatted correctly. If
a loadlist is not transferred, see Section 6, Troubleshooting, for
possible causes.
2. Review or delete a loadlisted number and add a color or clarity
description.
The loadlist order is indicated by a number to the left of the ID
number. The total number of IDs in the loadlist is shown in the
lower right corner of the display.
a. At the Ready/Run screen, select ID.
b. Use Move Up and Move Down to display the ID number.
Use the loadlist order number to locate the proper location.

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 Note You cannot change or delete an ID number transferred
from a host computer or Laboratory/Hospital Information
System.
c. Delete the number from the loadlist by selecting Delete.
You can delete only the ID number being displayed or all IDs in
memory.
d. If needed, enter or scan the color and clarity.
e. Select Enter to accept the new color and clarity.
3. Select Print to print the ID list.
4. Select Return to Ready/Run to begin testing specimens.
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You can also print the ID list from the Ready/Run screen.
a. At the Ready/Run screen, select Menu.
b. Select Print.
c. Select ID list.
Note You must make changes to the loadlist before starting
testing. To edit remaining IDs in the loadlist, enter a loadlist from
the analyzer display or a computer keyboard and then cancel the
run. Add new IDs when the run is complete.
5. Test each specimen.
The Ready/Run screen displays each ID number and the
color/clarity descriptions in the same order as they were entered
into the loadlist.
a. Check that the ID number, color, and clarity descriptions are
correct for the specimen you are about to test.
b. Edit the color and clarity, if necessary.
c. Dip and place a urine strip.
When the strip for the last loadlisted specimen is moved to the read
area, you are not allowed to place any additional strips on the table.
The push bar stays at the right side and the analyzer completes the
run.

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Performing a STAT Test
Use this procedure to run a STAT test when using a loadlist. After the
STAT test the analyzer will continue testing specimens from the
loadlist.
1. At the Ready/Run screen, select STAT.
2. Enter an ID for the STAT test.
The SEQ # shown is the next number available after the end of the
loadlist.
3. Edit the color and clarity, if necessary.

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4. Select a urine strip.

CAUTION
Only use Siemens brand urine strips. Use of other strips may
cause erroneous results.

5. Dip and place a urine strip.

The result is printed when the STAT test is complete. The analyzer
displays any confirmatory or microscopic flags from the STAT test.
6. Run another STAT test or resume loadlist testing.
The next test is allocated the SEQ # which follows the number
used for the STAT test just completed.

Cancelling a Run
Select Stop Run if you need to stop the run before all readings are
complete.
You can cancel the entire run or only the last strip placed on the
platform.
If the you cancel the entire run, all strips on the platform are moved
immediately to the waste bin. No results are reported. No SEQ # is
assigned for any strip that was not read at both readheads before Stop
Run was selected. You must retest all the specimens for all cancelled
strips.
If only the last strip is cancelled, the run continues and you can test a
new strip using the same SEQ #.

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 Managing Results
Results are transmitted to the printer and computer as soon as all
reagent areas on the strip are read. If a record is flagged for a
confirmatory report and Edit flagged results is On, that record is not
transmitted until after the end-of-run reports complete.
End-of-Run Reports
The analyzer may display up to 3 end-of-run reports when the run, or a
STAT test, is completed. These reports display if you have marked any
analytes to flag for confirmatory or microscopic tests, and if Mark
Positives is On. Use this procedure to request end-of-run reports:
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1. Specify 1 or more tests for the Confirmatory Reports A and B or

Microscopy Report.
2. In the Setup routine, select On for Edit flagged results.
The Confirmatory and Microscopic Report screens display the SEQ
# and ID of the record, and the abbreviation for each positive
analyte marked for flagging.
Up to 5 records may be displayed on 1 screen.
3. Use Move Up and Move Down to view additional records.
If both the Confirmatory and Microscopic Reports contain records,
the Confirmatory Reports display first.
4. Edit these results before exiting the Confirmatory Report. See
Editing Results in the Confirmatory Reports‚ page 32.
5. Select Print to print a report.
6. Select Return to Ready/Run to exit the report screen.
If an error is reported for 1 or more analytes, a report displays after
the Confirmatory and Microscopic Reports. This report displays
last.
7. Retest any specimens listed.

Editing Results in the Confirmatory Reports

Use this procedure to edit the results of confirmatory testing:
1. During the end of run review, access the Confirmatory Report
screens.

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2. Select a record from the Confirmatory Report A screen.
The flagged positive test results display.
3. Select the cycle key next to the test name to change the displayed
result to the next available reported result.
When the cycle key is selected, the result for that test is printed
and stored with an exclamation point (!) to indicate that it was
edited, even if the result is reset to its original value.
If the selected output format is CCS, an E is transmitted with the
results.

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4. Select Previous Screen when editing is complete for that record to
return to the Confirmatory Report.
5. Repeat Steps 2 to 4 above for each record.
6. When all editing is complete, select Return to Ready/Run to exit
Confirmatory Report A.
When you leave a Report, you are not able to edit the report any
further.
Records for Confirmatory Report B display.
7. Repeat Steps 2 to 4 above to edit these records.
8. When all Confirmatory Report editing is complete, select Return to
Ready/Run to exit the Confirmatory Reports.
Note When you leave the Edit routine, you are not able to edit the
run any further.
Records in the Microscopic Report display.
After you exit Confirmatory and Microscopic Report screens, results for
the records included in Confirmatory Reports A and B are sent to the
printer and computer; all other records are printed and transmitted as
soon as they are available.

Merging Data from Microscopic Testing

Use this procedure to add the microscopic test results:

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 This option is available only if you created customized microscopy
headings.
1. At the Ready/Run screen, select Menu.
2. Select Enter Microscopics results.
3. Search for the correct test results:
a. Enter the patient ID.
b. Select Enter to start the search.
The patient ID results display with the earliest test displayed
first.
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c. Use Move Up and Move Down to select the correct test

results.
d. Select Select Result.
4. Select the heading where you will add results.
5. Enter the microscopic test result for the heading.
6. Select Enter to enter the data.
7. Repeat this procedure to add all required microscopic test data.
8. Select Print to print the microscopic result data and the results of
the patient test on the analyzer.
9. Select Merge to store the microscopic data with the analyzer
results.
When the test results are recalled, Microscopics displays on the
results display to show that microscopic results are stored with the
test results.

Recalling Results
Up to 500 patient records and 200 quality control records are stored in
memory. Use the following procedure to recall 1 or more records:
1. At the Ready/Run screen, select Menu.
2. Select Memory.
3. Recall a group of records.
• All patient records
• All QC records

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 • The last batch of patient results
• Stored results by Patient ID
The number of records in memory displays next to the first 2
options.
The last batch of patient results tests are those tests run between
the last pause in testing and the latest test. If the latest test is a QC
test, it is not recalled.
4. If you selected Search for stored results, enter the patient ID.
5. Select Enter to start the search.

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The earliest record of the selected group displays. The date and
time the record was stored displays, along with the Technician ID,
SEQ #, and ID for the record. All results are then listed. Positive
results are flagged with an asterisk (*) and edited results with an
exclamation point (!).
6. Locate the first record to review using the movement keys shown
on the display.
The next lower- or higher-numbered record in memory is recalled
when Move Up and Move Down are used. The record 10 higher or
lower is recalled when Move Up 10 and Move Down 10 are used.
If microscopic results are merged with the patient test results,
Microscopics displays on the patient record.
7. Select Microscopics to view the merged microscopic results.

Printing and Transmitting Results

Printing Records from Memory
Use this procedure to print records from memory:
1. Recall a group of results. See Recalling Results‚ page 34.
2. Select Print to print 1 or more records.

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 3. Select one of the following options:

To Select
Print the record Print only this result
displayed The SEQ # and ID of that record continues to
display on the print option menu.
Specify the beginning Print a group of results
and ending records to 1. Use the movement keys to specify the
print start record to print.
2. Select Enter to select the end record to
print.
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This record must have a SEQ # that is

higher than or the same as the start
record.
3. Select Enter to begin printing.
All records in the sequential group print.
Note The results tested using a loadlist
may include STAT tests carried out during
the loadlist testing.
Print all records that Print all patient (control) results
were recalled

After printing is complete, the screen returns to the earliest record

of the group. If Print a group of results is selected, the display first
returns to the screen from which the group was selected.
4. Select Previous Screen as needed to return to the first record.

Resending Records from Memory

Use this procedure to resend one or more records to a host computer
or LIS:
1. Recall a group of results. See Recalling Results‚ page 34.
2. Select Resend.

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3. Select one of the following options:

To Select
Send the record Send only this result
displayed The SEQ # and ID of that record continues to
display on the sent option menu.
Specify the start and Send a group of results
end records to resend 1. Use the movement keys to specify the
start and end records to resend.
2. Select Enter to begin resending.
All records in the sequential group are sent.

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Note The results tested using a loadlist
may include STAT tests carried out during
the loadlist testing.
Send all records that Send all patient (control) results
were recalled

After resending is complete, the screen returns to the earliest

record of the group. If Send a group of results is selected, the
display first returns to the screen from which the group was
selected.
4. Select Previous Screen as needed to return to the first record.

Deleting Results from Memory

Use this procedure to delete all patient or control results from memory:
1. Recall a group of results. See Recalling Results‚ page 34.
2. Select Delete.
3. Confirm the deletion.
4. Select Previous Screen to return to the previous menu, or select
Return to Ready/Run to return to the Ready/Run screen.

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 Additional Operating Instructions
Using a Form Printer
While printing results using a form printer, each set of results is stored
in memory until you insert a form into the printer. When the analyzer
detects a form, the next set of results is sent to the printer.
Check each form immediately after it is printed to ensure that all
results are printed and are clearly readable. If the printed form has a
problem, immediately reprint the last report using the following steps:
Note If you are using the CLINITEK® Form Printer, use Reprint on the
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Form Printer. Do not select Reprint last result on the analyzer display.
1. Select Reprint last result.
As long as the checkmark displays in the selection key, the last set
of results are reprinted each time a form is inserted into the
printer.
2. Insert a new form into the Form Printer.
Do not insert the form before selecting Reprint last result or the
last set of results is lost.
3. When the report is printed correctly, select Reprint last result
again to remove the checkmark.
4. Insert a new form to print the next set of results.

Removing a Jammed Test Strip

See Section 6, Troubleshooting for more information on this
procedure.

Thermal Printing
Thermal print from the internal printer fades with time, especially
when exposed to light. The print also fades if covered with transparent
tape or when exposed to extremes in temperature or humidity.

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Managing the Printer Paper
The analyzer detects when the internal printer is out of paper and
retains the results until the printer paper roll is replaced. The last meter
of paper on the roll has a pink edge. Change the roll when the pink
edge displays. See Changing the Paper‚ page 57.

Emptying the Waste Bin

Empty the waste bin as it starts to fill. This prevents problems with
strips jamming as they leave the read station.

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3 Calibration

Overview

Calibration
Calibration is performed at each readhead immediately before each
urine strip is read. The fixed platform contains 2 white calibration bars,
positioned directly under each readhead. As a strip comes into position
under a readhead, the analyzer reads the calibration bar and calibrates
for that scanning cycle. The analyzer then scans the urine strip and
stores the data in memory.

Confirming a Calibration
Use the following procedure to print a report of the most recent
successful calibration:
1. At the Ready/Run screen, select Menu.
2. Select Print.
3. Select Calibration confirmation.
The date and time of the latest successful calibration prints.

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4 Quality Control
Run negative and positive controls on a regular basis to check the
Siemens urine strip performance and analyzer operation. Quality
control (QC) testing provides confidence that the urine strips are
reacting and being read correctly. It can also detect errors resulting
from user techniques. See your laboratory quality assurance program
to ensure quality throughout the entire testing process. Run controls
under the following conditions:
• At the start of the day’s run
• When using a new bottle of urine strips
• Whenever test results are in doubt
• When training new operators
The CLINITEK Advantus analyzer can prompt for regular QC testing.
You can set the interval between QC tests from 1 hour to 99 days. You
can prevent the analyzer from being used for testing when a QC test is
due. Select the QC interval and requirement through the Setup
routine.
Use Chek-Stix® Positive and Negative Control Strips for Urinalysis. The
solutions prepared using the control strips provide positive, negative,
or defined concentrations when used with traditional Siemens Reagent
Strips for Urinalysis. You can also use a urine specimen from a normal,
healthy individual as a negative specimen.
Note When using Multistix PRO Reagent Strips for Urinalysis, use
commercially available controls that include values for each test on the
strip. Chek-Stix Control Strips are not suitable for use with this
product.
For information about control manufacturers, contact your local
technical support provider.
Quality Control

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 Testing Control Specimens
Use the following procedure to test control specimens:
1. Select a urine strip.

CAUTION
Only use Siemens brand urine strips. Use of other strips may
cause erroneous results.

2. Prepare the appropriate control solution(s) by following the

directions found in the package insert or on the bottle label.
3. At the Ready/Run screen, select Menu.
4. Select QC.
a. Enter an identification number of up to 13 digits:
b. Select QC 0001 to reset the number.
c. Select A-Z to enter alphabetic characters.
d. Select Enter to return to the numeric keypad.
You can also enter the QC Lot ID from a computer keyboard, or
scan it from a barcoded label using the handheld barcode
reader.
5. Enter the expiration date of the controls:
a. Enter the expiration year in the format YYYY.
b. Enter the expiration month in the format MM.
c. You can also enter the date from a computer keyboard, or scan
it from a barcoded label using the handheld barcode reader.
d. Select Enter to save the expiration date.
6. When you are ready to test the control, select Enter.
7. Completely immerse all of the reagent pads on a urine strip into
Quality Control

the quality control solution.

8. Immediately remove the urine strip.

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9. While removing the strip, run the edge against the side of the
container.
This removes excess liquid.

CAUTION
Do not blot the edge of the strip. This could affect results.

10. Place the urine strip onto the supports of the strip loading station,
with the reagent pads facing up.
Place the strip to the right of and parallel to the push bar. Ensure
that the end of the strip is against the back wall of the platform
and that it is not touching the bottom of the strip loading station.

CAUTION
Improper placement may cause the analyzer to jam or the strip
to incorrectly align under the readheads.

Figure 4-1: Urine Strip Placement

Quality Control

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 11. Repeat steps a through 10 for each additional control.
The strip automatically advances along the strip loading station,
under the readheads, and into the waste bin.
If the printer is set to On, the results are printed and stored in
memory. If the computer port is set to computer port, ethernet
port, or both, and CCS is selected as the output format, the control
results are also transmitted to the host computer.
12. After all controls are run, select Return to Ready/Run to exit the
quality control screen.
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Quality Control Errors
If the control results fall outside of the values stated in the product’s
package insert, the following sources of error may have occurred:

Cause Corrective Action

Improper Verify that the urine strip used corresponds to
technique or the urine strip name given on the top of the
analyzer setup. Ready/Run screen.
Carefully repeat the control procedure
described above.
Deterioration of Use a fresh bottle of Siemens Reagent Strips for
the urine strip test Urinalysis to repeat the quality control
areas due to procedure.
exposure to light, If fresh urine strips fail to give results within the
ambient moisture, expected values, proceed to the next possible
or heat. cause.
Deterioration of Use a fresh control solution to repeat the
the control quality control procedure.
solution. If fresh solution fails to give results within the
expected values, proceed to the next possible
cause.
Deterioration of Prepare control solution using a fresh bottle of
the quality control control product.
product. Repeat the quality control procedure.
If the fresh control solution fails to give results
within the expected values, proceed to the next
possible cause.
CLINITEK Advantus Perform the procedure in Performing the Initial
analyzer Analyzer Check‚ page 103.
malfunction. If you cannot successfully complete the initial
analyzer check or the quality control
Quality Control

procedure, an analyzer malfunction or urine

strip problem may exist. See Section 6,
Troubleshooting for more information, or
contact your local technical support provider
for assistance.

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5 Maintenance

General Cleaning

Maintenance
Keep the exterior of the CLINITEK Advantus analyzer free of dust at all
times. Clean the exterior using a damp cloth and a mild detergent.

CAUTION
Do not use any type of solvent, oil, grease, or silicone spray
on any part of the analyzer. Harsh chemicals can damage the
platform components.

Performing the Daily Cleaning

Clean the following parts at least once each day or after running 300
strips, whichever is more frequent:
• Push bar
• Fixed platform
• Moving table
• Urine strip holddown plate
Clean the display screen once a day if it is used to enter ID, color, or
clarity during the run using the following steps:
1. Ensure that the run is complete, and the analyzer is at the
Ready/Run screen, before removing components.
In this analyzer state, the moving table is in its lowest position and
you can reinstall the fixed platform.
2. Turn analyzer power off.

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 3. Remove the push bar:
a. Tilt the bar slightly upwards.
b. Pull the bar straight out.
Maintenance

Figure 5-1: Remove the Push Bar

4. Remove the waste bin liner.

5. Discard the used urine strips into an appropriate container,
according to your standard laboratory procedures.

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6. Remove the fixed platform by pulling the entire assembly towards
you.

Maintenance
Figure 5-2: Remove the Fixed Platform

7. Remove the moving table by pulling the entire assembly towards

you.

Figure 5-3: Remove the Moving Table

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 8. Remove the holddown plate from the fixed platform:
a. Press upwards on the tab at the back of the plate.
b. Pull the other end from its retaining hole.
Maintenance

Note You must remove the holddown plate for proper cleaning.

Figure 5-4: Remove the Holddown Plate

1. Tab

CAUTION
Do not use any type of solvent to clean the analyzer. Harsh
chemicals can damage the platform components.

9. Clean the push bar, the platform, the holddown plate, and the
table with warm water and mild detergent.

CAUTION
When cleaning the platform, avoid wiping across the 2 white
calibration bars. Use a cotton-tipped swab, wetted with plain
water, to clean the bars. Cleaning solution can damage the
calibration bars.

10. If the holddown plate or push bar is extremely dirty, soak it in

warm water and mild detergent to loosen the dried residue.

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11. Rinse each piece thoroughly.
12. Dry each piece with a paper towel or soft cloth.

Maintenance
Use care when drying around the pins on the moving table.
13. Allow the calibration bars on the platform to air dry.
14. After cleaning, inspect the calibration bars for scratches, marks, or
discoloration.
If you cannot clean the bars, discard the current platform and
replace it with a new one.
15. Disinfect the parts, if required. See Performing a Decontamination‚
page 55.
Note Do not disinfect the liner. Discard it into an appropriate
container and use a new liner.
16. Reinstall the moving table:
a. Hold the table with the small rectangular tab facing to the
back.
b. Align the 2 grooves on the bottom of the table with the edges
of the platform on which the table rests.
c. Gently push the table in until you hear the tab latch into the
hold position.
d. Check that the table is secure.
17. Reinstall the holddown plate:
a. Position the holddown plate with the arrow side facing up and
the arrow pointing to the back.
b. Place the pin on the front of the holddown plate into the hole
at the front of the fixed platform.
c. Align the tab at the back of the holddown plate with the slot at
the back of the platform.
d. Snap the holddown plate into place. Listen for a loud click,
indicating proper installation.
e. Ensure that the white calibration bars are visible.

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 18. Reinstall the fixed platform:
a. Align the 2 grooves on the bottom of the fixed platform with
the arms extending forward from the analyzer.
Maintenance

The flanges on the sides of the holddown plate align just

outside the read area cover. The top edge of the platform
aligns just under the cover.
b. Gently push the platform in as far as possible.
Push past the ridge to correctly position the platform.

CAUTION
Do not force the platform. Ensure that the moving table is
correctly positioned before you attempt to reinstall the fixed
platform. If you force the platform, you may damage the
moving table or fixed platform.

19. Reinstall the push bar:

a. Hold the push bar at the indented end.
b. With this end slightly upward, insert the peg on the other end
of the bar into the hole in the pusher mechanism.
c. Lower the push bar into place.
20. Place a new liner into the waste bin.
21. Clean the display screen, with a soft, nonabrasive cloth dampened
with a mild glass cleaner.

CAUTION
Do not use bleach to clean the display. Do not spray or pour
the glass cleaner directly onto the screen. Do not use
laboratory wipes, such as Kimwipes, because they may scratch
the screen.

22. Turn analyzer power on.

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Performing a Decontamination
Use the following procedure to disinfect the push bar, the holddown

Maintenance
plate, the fixed platform, the moving table, and the display screen. You
can also use this procedure when taking the analyzer out of service.
See the labeling accompanying the disinfection products for complete
instructions on their use.
1. Remove, clean, and dry the push bar, the fixed platform, the
holddown plate, and the moving table. See Performing the Daily
Cleaning‚ page 49.
Note Do not disinfect the liner. Discard it into an appropriate
container and use a new liner.
2. Prepare 1 of the following solutions:
• Household Bleach (5% sodium hypochlorite) – use either full
strength or dilute to as much as a 1:20 dilution. To make a
1:20 dilution, add 5 mL of bleach to a container and add
95 mL of water, for a total volume of 100 mL. To make a 1:10
dilution, combine 10 mL of bleach and 90 mL of water.
• Cidex and Theracide1 – you can use these products, or their
equivalents, in general disinfection. Prepare and use the
solution according to the directions that come with the
product.
Note Repeated or prolonged soaks over a long period of time with
glutaraldehyde solutions may cause a slight fading or discoloration
of the platform and table, and a cloudy appearance to the push
bar. These changes do not affect performance.

CAUTION
Do not soak analyzer components in solution for more than
10 minutes once a day.
Do not use isopropyl alcohol or any product containing phenol,
such as Amphyl. These cause damage to the calibration bars.

3. Completely immerse the pieces in the solution for no longer than

10 minutes.
1. These products may not be available in all locations.

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 4. Rinse each piece thoroughly.
5. Dry each piece with a paper towel or soft cloth.
Maintenance

Use care when drying around the pins on the moving table.
6. Allow the calibration bars on the platform to air dry.
7. Reinstall the pieces. See Performing the Daily Cleaning‚ page 49.
8. Disinfect the display screen, if needed.
Use either Cidex or Theracide solution, or their equivalents, only.

CAUTION
Do not use bleach to clean the display. Do not spray or pour
the disinfectant directly onto the screen. Do not use laboratory
wipes, such as Kimwipes, because they may scratch the
screen.

a. Wipe the solution on the screen using a soft, nonabrasive

cloth.
b. Allow the solution to remain for 10 minutes.
c. Rinse using a clean, soft cloth dampened with water, then dry.

Lubricating the Push Bar Slide and Shaft

Clean and lubricate the push bar shaft:
• When the push bar chatters or moves in a jerky motion
• If you see an increase in skewed strip errors, caused by the
vibration of the push bar movement.
1. Turn analyzer power off.
2. Disconnect the power cord.
3. Remove the push bar, the fixed platform, the holddown plate, and
the moving table. See Performing the Daily Cleaning‚ page 49.
4. Clean the right side of the push bar shaft using ethanol or
isopropyl alcohol on a cotton tipped applicator.
5. Move the slide arm to the right to access the left side of the shaft.
6. Clean the left side of the shaft.

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7. Using a cotton tipped applicator, apply a thin film of Lubriplate
lubricant to both sides of the push bar shaft
Do not apply too much or too little lubrication, as this may cause

Maintenance
the push bar to move erratically.
An initial tube of Lubriplate lubricant is supplied with your
analyzer. See Appendix C, Orderable Supplies, for information on
obtaining additional tubes.
8. Move the slide arm several times to spread the lubrication.
9. Reinstall the pieces. See Performing the Daily Cleaning‚ page 49.
10. Reconnect the power cord.
11. Turn analyzer power on.

Changing the Paper

Use the following procedure to change the printer paper:
1. Ensure the analyzer is at the Ready/Run screen.
2. Press the tab on the back of the printer cover.
3. Lift the cover off.

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 Figure 5-5: Remove the Printer Cover
Maintenance

WARNING
Be careful when touching the printer. It may be hot.

CAUTION
Do not touch the printer without observing precautions for
handling electrostatic sensitive devices. A risk of electrostatic
discharge to the analyzer exists when touching the printer.

4. Remove the paper roll:

a. Lift up the roll.
b. Tear the paper between the roll and the printer.
c. Remove the core and remaining paper on the roll.
5. Remove any paper remaining in the printer:
a. Locate the printer paper release lever.
This lever is colored green and is located on the right of the
printer when looking at the front of the analyzer.
b. Push down on the back of the lever to unlock the roller.
c. Pinch and lift the front of the lever to raise the paper guide.

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 d. Carefully pull paper through the printer in its normal direction
of travel.

Maintenance
Figure 5-6: Printer Release Lever

1. Printer release lever

6. Obtain a new paper roll.

7. Unroll sufficient paper to feed the printer.
8. Hold the roll just above the printer, with the paper unrolling from
underneath.
9. Push the paper gently under the roller at the back of the printer.
The printer automatically pulls the paper into the printer and
behind the paper guide on the top of the printer.
10. Set the roll of paper into position.

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 Figure 5-7: Feed Paper into the Printer
Maintenance

11. If necessary, feed more paper through the printer cover:

a. Carefully pull sufficient paper through the printer to enable
you to feed it through the printer cover.
b. Ensure the edges of the paper are aligned with the edges of
the printer.
c. Return the printer paper release lever to its locked position by
pressing firmly down on the front of the lever.
12. Set the paper into position behind the printer.
13. Place the front tabs of the cover into their slots.
14. Feed the end of the paper through the opening in the cover.
15. Snap the cover into place.

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Replacing the Printer
WARNING

Maintenance
Be careful when touching the printer. It may be hot.

CAUTION
Do not touch the printer without observing precautions for
handling electrostatic sensitive devices. A risk of electrostatic
discharge to the analyzer exists when touching the printer.

Disconnect the Analyzer

Use the following procedure to disconnect the analyzer:
1. Turn analyzer power off.
2. Disconnect the power cord.

Remove the Cover on the Internal Printer

Use the following procedure to remove the printer cover:
1. Ensure the analyzer is at the Ready/Run screen.
2. Press the tab on the back of the printer cover.
3. Lift the cover off.

Figure 5-8: Remove the Printer Cover

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 Remove the Paper Roll
1. Remove the paper roll:
Maintenance

a. Lift up the roll.

b. Tear the paper between the roll and the printer.
c. Remove the core and remaining paper on the roll.
2. Remove any paper remaining in the printer:
a. Locate the printer paper release lever.
This lever is colored green and is located on the right of the
printer when looking at the front of the analyzer.
b. Push down on the back of the lever to unlock the roller.
c. Pinch and lift the front of the lever to raise the paper guide.
d. Carefully pull paper through the printer in its normal direction
of travel.

Figure 5-9: Printer Release Lever

1. Printer release lever

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Remove the Printer
1. Carefully remove the printer shield:

Maintenance
a. Press the bottom of the shield on the right-hand side toward
the touch screen.
b. Lift to release the 2 clips located on either side at the bottom
of the shield.

Figure 5-10: Remove the Printer Shield

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 2. Locate the clip at the front of the printer.
3. Pull the clip towards the front of the analyzer to release the printer.
Maintenance

The printer is held in position at the back by 2 hooks.

4. Pull the printer forward.
5. Raise the printer to release it from the hooks.

Figure 5-11: Remove the Printer

1. Clip
2. Hooks

The printer is connected to the analyzer through a flat 29-pin

interface cable for transfer of data. The cable slides into a
connector that snaps down to secure the cable into position.

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6. Unsnap the connector by lifting up on both sides of the top plate.
The plate raises by about 2 mm (1/16 in).

Maintenance
7. Gently pull the interface cable from the connector.
You may need to wiggle the cable slightly to loosen it.

Figure 5-12: Remove the Interface Cable

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 Install the New Printer
Use the following procedure to install the new printer:
Maintenance

1. Set the replacement printer partially into position.

2. Slide the interface cable into the narrow slot on the top plate of
the connector with the silver pins on the cable facing towards the
front of the analyzer.
3. Press the cable straight down until it stops again.
4. Ensure both sides of the cable are fully inserted.
5. Press down on both sides of the connector until it snaps shut.
6. Gently pull up on the cable to ensure that it is secured in place.
If it pulls out easily, unsnap the connector and repeat steps 3 to 5.
7. Place the printer fully into position:
a. Lower the back of the printer under the 2 clips.
b. Lower the front of the printer.
c. Press down firmly until it snaps under the clip at the front.
8. Replace the printer shield:
a. Place the front of the shield into the cavity at the front of the
printer.
b. Press down firmly until the printer shield snaps into place.
9. Reconnect the power cord.
10. Turn analyzer power on.
11. Replace the roll of paper. See Changing the Paper‚ page 57.
12. Test the new printer.
Print the analyzer setup parameters or perform several urine strip
tests.
Note If you turned the internal printer off prior to replacement, turn it
back on. If Printer Error displays when attempting to print, check for a
tight and proper connection of the interface cable.

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Calibrating the Touch Screen
Calibrate the touch screen if it does not respond correctly when a key is

Maintenance
touched:
1. Turn analyzer power off.
2. Wait several seconds.
3. Turn analyzer power on.
4. When the title screen displays, touch the screen anywhere.
The display prompts Touch the top left corner and an X displays in
the corner.
5. Touch the screen at the center of the X.
6. Repeat when the prompt changes to Touch the bottom right
corner.
When the touch screen is calibrated, the display automatically
continues in the normal sequence of screens.

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6 Troubleshooting

General Information
If an operational or analyzer problem occurs, an error number may
display on the analyzer screen with an explanation of the problem. This
section of the guide lists the various errors and messages, along with
probable causes and corrective actions. If the problem persists, record
the error number being displayed and contact your local technical
service provider for assistance.
If you think Siemens Reagent Strips for Urinalysis are causing the
problem, consult the product insert that comes with the urine strips for

Troubleshooting
troubleshooting information.
If you turn the analyzer off, you must retest all samples in process
when the error occurs. The normal end-of-run reports for samples
processed prior to the error display when the analyzer is turned back
on.
With some errors, the analyzer continues to run while the error
displays. Select Return to Ready/Run to return to the Ready/Run
screen before attempting to correct the error. If another error occurs
while the previous error is being displayed, the new error displays in its
place.

Removing a Jammed Test Strip

Use this procedure if a strip becomes jammed under the readhead to
the extent that movement of the strips is prevented.
1. Select Stop Run to stop the run and return to the Ready/Run
screen.
2. To determine the specimen(s) to retest, record the information
provided on the Results Error Report.
3. Turn analyzer power off.
4. Remove the push bar. See Performing the Daily Cleaning‚ page 49.
5. Remove the fixed platform by pulling the entire assembly towards
you.

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 Figure 6-1: Remove the Fixed Platform
Troubleshooting

6. Remove the holddown plate from the fixed platform. See

Performing the Daily Cleaning‚ page 49.
7. Remove the jammed strip.
8. Reinstall the holddown plate. See Performing the Daily Cleaning‚
page 49.
9. Reinstall the fixed platform. See Performing the Daily Cleaning‚
page 49.
10. Reinstall the push bar. See Performing the Daily Cleaning‚ page 49.
11. Turn analyzer power on.
12. Rerun the specimen(s) without results.

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Reinstalling the Fixed Platform
If you turn the analyzer off during a run, or at any screen other than
the Ready/Run screen, the moving table may not be in its lowest
position. If you then remove the fixed platform, the moving table is
pulled out at the same time. You cannot reinstall the fixed platform
because the pins of the moving table are in the way.
Use the following procedure to resolve this problem:
1. Turn analyzer power on.
2. Let the analyzer initialize.
An error displays because the fixed platform is not in place, but the

Troubleshooting
moving table is rotated into the correct position.
3. Turn analyzer power off.
4. Install the fixed platform. See Performing the Daily Cleaning‚
page 49.
5. Turn analyzer power on.

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 Errors and Corrective Actions
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Changes You did not select Always select Return to
made in Return to Ready/Run Ready/Run after making
Setup are after making changes. changes in Setup.
not saved
Display is No power 1. Listen for the fan.
blank 2. If it is not running, turn
analyzer power off.
3. Check that the power
cord is firmly connected
Troubleshooting

to the analyzer and into a

live AC electrical outlet.
4. Turn analyzer power on.
Defective analyzer Contact your local technical
electronics support provider.
Improperly inserted 1. Turn analyzer power off.
memory card when 2. Remove the memory
updating software card.
3. Ensure that the label is
facing forward, with the
arrows pointing in and
up.
4. Reinsert it firmly.
When properly inserted,
the edge of the card is
flush with the analyzer
case.
5. Turn analyzer power on.

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 Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Fixed The moving table is 1. Turn analyzer power on.
platform not in the lowest 2. Let the analyzer initialize.
cannot be position 3. Ignore the error that
installed displays.
4. Turn analyzer power off.
5. Install the fixed platform.
6. Turn analyzer power on.
7. If you are still unable to
install the fixed platform,
contact your local
technical support

Troubleshooting
provider.
Printout Missing reports are When the run is complete,
does not flagged for a review and edit the list of
contain all Confirmatory Report, flagged reports.
reports and Edit flagged When you exit the End-of-Run
results is On Report screens, the reports
are printed.
Push bar Other strips are being Allow up to 7 seconds to
does not moved along the elapse prior to movement of
move to the platform the push bar. The time lapse
right after a depends upon the timing
strip is cycle for movement of the
placed onto strips across the platform.
the platform
Strip sensor problem 1. Ensure that the run is
complete, and the
analyzer is at the
Ready/Run screen.
2. Turn analyzer power off.
3. Wait several seconds.
4. Turn analyzer power on.
5. If the problem continues,
contact your local
technical support
provider.

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 Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Push bar The last strip has been The analyzer is functioning
does not placed in a loadlisted properly.
move back run, or the analyzer is Begin a new loadlisted run
to the left waiting for entry of an after the current run is
after ID complete, or enter the ID
moving a number being requested.
strip
A very dark urine is Presence of the strip is
being tested. The strip verified at the first readhead,
sensor is unable to requiring an additional 3
verify the presence of cycles (21 seconds). The push
Troubleshooting

the strip until it bar moves back to the left.

reaches the first Continue testing in the
readhead normal manner.
Push bar The strip sensor was The push bar moves back to
moves to accidentally triggered the left after 3 cycles (21
the right by a hand, sleeve, or seconds).
when a strip other foreign object 1. Continue testing in the
has not normal manner.
been placed 2. Do not place your hand
on the or other objects on the
platform strip loading station.
These can be mistaken
for a urine strip.

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 Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Strip sensor problem 1. Ensure that the run is
complete, and the
analyzer is at the
Ready/Run screen.
2. Ensure that the strip
loading station is clear of
all strips and foreign
objects.
3. Turn analyzer power off.
4. Wait several seconds.
5. Turn analyzer power on.

Troubleshooting
6. If the problem continues,
contact your local
technical support
provider.
Test results Internal printer is set Set the internal printer to On
are not to off through the Setup Routine.
being
printed by
the internal
printer.
No paper installed in Install a new roll of paper.
printer
Paper is misfed, 1. Open the printer cover
accompanied by an and check the paper
unusual noise path.
2. Reinstall if necessary.
The print head is not Latch the printhead.
latched correctly
Loose electrical Carefully remove and reinstall
connection to the the interface cable to the
printer printer.
Defective printer 1. Run the Printer test.
2. Contact your local
technical support
provider if it does not
print correctly.

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 Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Touch Screen needs Recalibrate.
screen does recalibrating
not respond
correctly
Defective screen Contact your local technical
support provider.
Loadlist will The loadlist contains Ensure that the loadlist
not transfer other data as well as contains only IDs.
from host IDs
computer or
Laboratory/
Troubleshooting

Hospital
Information
System
The data for transfer Ensure that the loadlist has at
has less than 1 ID or least 1, and no more than
more than 200 IDs 200 IDs.
The list contains an ID Ensure that the loadlist
that has more than 13 contains no IDs with more
characters than 13 characters.
The data includes Ensure that the loadlist uses
characters that cannot only characters that can be
be transferred. The transferred.
characters that can be
transferred are those
within ASCII code
range 0032 to 0126,
with the exception of
these characters: & \ ^|
A run is in progress or Allow all tests in the current
the analyzer is not run to complete and the
displaying the analyzer to return to the
Ready/Run screen Ready/Run screen.
when the loadlist is
downloaded

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 Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
A loadlist has already Complete all tests on the
been downloaded and current loadlist before
not all tests have been transferring another loadlist.
run When the problem that
caused the loadlist to fail is
removed, send the loadlist to
the analyzer.
Error 01 Analyzer optical error 1. Turn analyzer power off.
Error 02 2. Wait several seconds.
Error 03 3. Turn analyzer power on.
Error 04

Troubleshooting
Error 05
Error 06-2 A urine strip detected 1. Select Return to
at the first readhead is Ready/Run to cancel the
not detected at the run and return to the
second readhead Ready/Run screen.
2. Turn analyzer power off.
3. Remove the fixed
platform to locate the
strip.
4. Check the pins on the
moving table to ensure
that none are bent or
broken.
5. Perform the Performing
the Daily Cleaning‚
page 49.
6. Check your printout of
results, or the Results
Error Report to determine
the specimen(s) for
which no results exist.
7. Retest those specimens.

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 Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Error 07-1 A urine strip either is 1. If the strip is upside-
not fully wetted or is down, remove and clean
upside-down on the the push bar, the fixed
platform platform, and the
holddown plate.
2. Check your printout of
results, or the Results
Error Report, to
determine the
specimen(s) for which no
results exist.
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3. Retest those specimens.

Ensure that the strip is
dipped completely into
the specimen and is
placed onto the
platform with the pads
facing up.

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Error 08-n A urine strip has 1. Check the right side of
Error 09-n become misaligned the read station area.
during processing 2. Remove any strips that
have not fallen into the
waste bin.
3. Check your printout of
results, or the Results
Error Report, to
determine the
specimen(s) for which no
results exist.

Troubleshooting
4. Retest those specimens.
5. Ensure that the end of
the strips are placed
against the back wall of
the platform, and are not
touching the bottom of
the strip loading station.
6. If the error repeats,
remove and clean the
moving table, the fixed
platform, the push bar,
and holddown plate.
7. Check the moving table
to ensure that no pins are
bent or broken.
8. Reinstall the parts.
9. Ensure that the fixed
platform is fully pushed
in on both sides.

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 Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Error 10-n Analyzer optical error 1. Turn analyzer power off.
2. Remove and clean the
fixed platform.
Use care when cleaning
the calibration bars.
3. Check your printout of
results, or the Results
Error Report, to
determine the
specimen(s) for which no
results exist.
Troubleshooting

4. Retest those specimens.

Error 20-2 Strip type mismatch 5. Retest the sample using a
The system does not strip listed in the Chapter
recognize the strip 8, System Configuration.
type. Use proper dipping
Improper dipping technique, as described
technique may in Testing Routine
generate this error. Specimens‚ page 25.
Note Extremely dark
colored or highly
positive samples or
controls may also
generate this error.
Error 21 Internal memory error 1. Turn analyzer power off.
2. Wait several seconds.
3. Turn analyzer power on.

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Error 23 Moving table is 1. Turn analyzer power off.
misaligned 2. Remove the push bar, the
fixed platform, and the
moving table.
You may have to pull
firmly to remove these
items.
3. Turn analyzer power on.
4. Allow the analyzer to
reinitialize and the table
mechanism to move to its

Troubleshooting
lowest position. Another
error displays.
5. Turn analyzer power off.
6. Reinstall the moving
table.
7. Ensure it is pushed in
completely.
8. Reinstall the fixed
platform, and push bar.
9. Turn analyzer power on.
Analyzer mechanical Contact your local technical
error support provider.
Error 24 Fixed platform is 1. Turn analyzer power off.
Error 25 misaligned or push bar 2. Inspect the analyzer for
is misaligned or upside any obvious signs of
down misalignment or incorrect
installation of the push
bar, the fixed platform, or
the holddown plate.
3. Remove and reinstall, if
needed.
4. Ensure the feet on the
push bar are on the
bottom, nearest the
platform.
5. Turn analyzer power on.

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 Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Analyzer mechanical Contact your local technical
error support provider.
Error 26 Fixed platform is 1. Install the moving table
missing or not and the fixed platform, if
installed properly missing.
2. If already installed,
carefully push in on the
sides of the platform to
make sure it is fully
engaged.
3. If the error continues,
Troubleshooting

remove and reinstall the

fixed platform.
Error 27 Holddown plate is 1. Remove the fixed
improperly installed or platform.
missing, or is dirty 2. Install the holddown
plate if missing, or clean
it if it appears dirty.
3. Reinstall the holddown
plate.
4. Ensure that it is properly
installed.
5. Reinstall the fixed
platform.
6. If the holddown plate
appears damaged or
discolored, replace with a
new holddown plate.
7. Check your printout of
results, or the Results
Error Report displayed at
the end of the run, to
determine the
specimen(s) for which no
results exist.
8. Retest those specimens.

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Error 28 A urine strip that was If a strip was never placed or
detected as being was removed after being
placed on the platform placed:
was not detected at 1. Check your printout of
the first readhead results, or the Results
Error Report displayed at
the end of the run, to
determine the
specimen(s) for which no
results exist.
2. Retest those specimens.

Troubleshooting
3. Do not place your hand
or other objects on the
strip loading station.
These can be mistaken
for a urine strip.
If the error occurs repeatedly:
1. Turn analyzer power off.
2. Wait several seconds
3. Turn analyzer power on.
This will recalibrate the
strip sensor.
If a strip was present:
1. Remove and clean the
moving table, fixed
platform, and the
holddown plate.
Error 29 Shipping foam is still in 1. Turn analyzer power off.
place. 2. Remove the foam.
This occurs the first 3. Turn analyzer power on.
time the analyzer is
powered on. It is
accompanied by a loud
noise.

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 Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Calibration bar error 1. Turn analyzer power off.
2. Remove the fixed
platform.
3. Inspect the calibration
bars for damage or
misalignment.
4. Clean the platform and
calibration bars.
5. Reinstall the fixed
platform.
6. Turn analyzer power on.
Troubleshooting

Error 30 Analyzer mechanical Contact your local technical

Error 31 error support provider.
Error 34
Error 36 Both areas of analyzer 1. Turn analyzer power off.
memory where factory 2. Wait several seconds.
calibration parameters 3. Turn analyzer power on.
are stored are corrupt
4. If the error repeats,
contact your local
technical support
provider.
Error 37 Touch screen 1. Follow the instructions
calibration error on the display to calibrate
the touch screen.
If the error repeats:
1. Turn analyzer power off.
2. Contact your local
technical support
provider.

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 Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Error 40 The Laboratory 1. Make sure the load list
Information System complies with the format
(LIS) is attempting to outlined in the
send a load list to the CLINITEK Advantus
analyzer that does not Interface Specification
match the format (CLINITEK Advantus
outlined in the V3.10 and Higher).
CLINITEK Advantus 2. Resend the load list.
Interface Specification
(CLINITEK Advantus
V3.10 and Higher).

Troubleshooting
Causes for this error
include:
• The load list
contains an
invalid character.
Use an ASCII
code range 0032
to 0126
excepting these
characters: &\^|
• The load list
contains more
than 200 records.
• The load list
contains less
than 1 record.
• A Patient ID in
the load list has
no characters.
• A Patient ID in
the load list
contains only
space characters.
A Patient ID in the load
list contains more than
13 characters

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 Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Error 40-2 The strip was exposed Retest the sample using a
to excessive humidity. new strip.
Note Extremely dark If the issue is not resolved,
colored or highly open a new bottle of strips.
positive samples or
controls may also
generate this error.

Error 41 The LIS or HIS is 1. Return the analyzer to

attempting to the Ready/Run screen.
download a load list to 2. Resend the load list.
Troubleshooting

the analyzer and the

analyzer is not at the
Ready/Run screen.
Error 42 The analyzer’s print For internal printer:
Error 43 memory is almost full. 1. Ensure the printer is set
Error 42 displays when to ON
using an internal 2. Ensure the internal
printer. printer has paper
Error 43 displays when 3. Check the printer flex
using an external cable connection
printer. For external printer:
1. Ensure the printer power
is on
2. Ensure the printer has
paper
3. Ensure cable connections
are secure
4. Replace the printer or
connect to a different
printer
If the issue cannot be
resolved, contact your local
technical service
representative.

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Error 44 The analyzer’s LIS 1. Ensure the host PC or
Error 45 transfer memory is LIS/HIS power is on
almost full. 2. Ensure cable connections
Error 44 displays when are secure
the analyzer is
connected to an LIS
with a serial port.
Error 45 displays the
analyzer is connected
to an LIS through an
Ethernet port.

Troubleshooting
Error 46 The analyzer’s print For internal printer:
Error 47 memory is full. Error 1. Ensure the printer is set
46/47 only display to ON
after E42/43 errors are 2. Ensure the internal
reported and not printer has paper
resolved. Testing
3. Check the printer flex
cannot continue until
cable connection
you print the results.
For external printer
Error 46 displays when
using an internal 1. Ensure the printer power
printer. is on
Error 47 displays when 2. Ensure the printer has
using an external paper
printer. 3. Ensure cable connections
are secure
4. Replace the printer or
connect to a different
printer
If the issue can not be
resolved, contact your local
technical service
representative.

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 Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Error 48 The analyzer’s LIS 1. Ensure the host PC or
Error 49 transfer memory is LIS/HIS power is on
almost full. These 2. Ensure cable connections
errors will only be are secure
displayed after E44/45 If the issue can not be
errors are reported and resolved, contact your local
not resolved. With technical service
Errors 48/49, patient representative
testing cannot
continue until you
download the results.
Troubleshooting

Error 48 displays when

the analyzer uses a
serial port.
Error 49 displays when
using an Ethernet port
Error 50 Printer Error 1. Ensure that the external
printer is turned on and is
online.
2. Verify that both ends of
the interface cable are
securely connected.
3. Check that the printer has
paper.
Error 50-2 The strip being tested 1. Retest the sample using a
may not be a Siemens Siemens brand urine strip
brand strip. listed in Chapter 8,
Improper dipping System Configuration.
technique may 2. Use proper dipping
generate this error. technique, as described
Note Extremely dark in Testing Routine
colored or highly Specimens‚ page 25.
positive samples or
controls may also
generate this error.

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Error 51 Quality control results Nearly 200 quality control
Error 52 memory (51) or result sets or nearly 500
sample results patient result sets are stored
memory (52) is almost in memory and have not
full been transferred to a
computer.
1. Ensure that the computer
is turned on.
2. Ensure that the interface
cable is securely
connected at both ends

Troubleshooting
3. Ensure that the setup
parameters for the
computer interface are
correct.
4. Transfer at least some of
the records.
5. If unable to transfer
records, contact your
local technical support
provider.
Error 53 The analyzer’s memory 1. Ensure the host PC or
Error 54 has reached the LIS/HIS power is on
maximum storage of 2. Ensure cable connections
200 quality control are secure
results or 500 patient If the issue can not be
results, and the LIS or resolved, contact your local
printer is not available. technical service
Testing cannot representative.
continue until you
transfer or delete the
results.
Error 53 displays when
the analyzer’s quality
control memory is full.
Error 54 displays when
the analyzer’s patient
memory is full.

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 Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Error 55 Both areas of analyzer 1. Print a Setup report to
memory where the view the default
Setup parameters are parameters.
stored are corrupt. The 2. If you previously printed
manufacturer’s and saved a copy of the
defaults were restored. Setup report of your
customized selections,
compare the 2 reports.
3. Reselect the options that
need to change.
Error 56-n Analyzer error 1. Turn analyzer power off.
Troubleshooting

2. Wait several seconds.

3. Turn analyzer power on.
4. If the error repeats,
contact your local
technical support
provider.

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7 File Management

File Management
The analyzer stores the operating parameters, including those selected
by the user, and up to 500 patient results and 200 quality control
results. The analyzer automatically overwrites the oldest results when
it exceeds capacity.
If you connect the analyzer to a computer, it automatically transfers
results at the end of a run. See Section 8, System Configuration for
information on connecting to a computer.
If your analyzer is connected to a computer, or if you accidentally set
Computer port to Computer port, Ethernet port, or Both, the computer
expects an acknowledgement after it attempts to send results. If it
does not receive the acknowledgement, it continues to hold results in
memory instead of overwriting them. The analyzer generates an error
when the memory nears capacity. See Section 6, Troubleshooting for
error message details, and suggested corrective actions.

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8 System Configuration

Installation
Overview
This section provides detailed installation instructions for the
CLINITEK Advantus analyzer. You must follow the installation steps
correctly to ensure proper installation, operation, and service.
CAUTION
Do not drop the analyzer or handle it roughly. This can disturb
internal calibrated optics and electronics or cause other
damage. Always handle the analyzer with care. The
CLINITEK Advantus analyzer is a precision instrument and
must be handled accordingly.

Place the analyzer where it will not be subjected to extreme

temperature variations. Avoid proximity to open windows, direct
sunlight, ovens, hot plates, open burners, radiators, and dry ice baths.
Do not place it on the same bench as a source of vibration, such as a
centrifuge.
The CLINITEK Advantus analyzer should not be used in an explosive
atmosphere.
The bench space should be large enough to allow free air circulation
around the analyzer (7.6 cm/3 inches on all sides).

Unpacking the Analyzer

Your CLINITEK Advantus analyzer is delivered in one shipping carton:
1. Carefully remove the contents of the shipping carton.
System Configuration

2. Inspect the carton and analyzer for visible signs of damage.

3. If damage to the analyzer exists, immediately file a complaint with
the carrier.

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 4. Make sure all items are included with your analyzer, and keep
them for future use.
• Fixed platform and holddown plate
• 2 Push bars
• Moving table
• Quality Package of printed documents
• Box of 5 waste bin liners
• Roll of printer paper
• 2 Power cords
• Operator’s Guide CD

Figure 8-1: Instrument Parts

1. Fixed platform and holddown plate

System Configuration

2. Push bar
3. Moving table

5. Retain the CLINITEK Advantus shipping carton and packing for

several weeks.
If you need to ship the analyzer, the shipping carton affords the
best protection against damage.

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6. Place the analyzer on a firm, level work surface in the designated
work area.
7. Ensure that the analyzer is level, and that the back and sides of the
analyzer are at least 7.6 cm (3 in) from any adjacent wall or
analyzer.
8. Locate the piece of foam packing that is under the read area cover.
The foam has a red tag attached.
9. Remove the foam by gently pulling the red tag down and forward.

Figure 8-2: Remove the Foam

Installing the Analyzer

Record the Warranty Information
1. Locate the serial number.
System Configuration

The serial number is found inside the analyzer near the front left
corner.

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 Figure 8-3: Locate the Serial Number.

1. Serial number

2. Print the Pre-service Checklist‚ page 143, and the Warranty

Information‚ page 141.
3. Write the installation date and serial number in the spaces
provided in the Pre-service Checklist‚ page 143, and on the
Warranty Information‚ page 141.
4. Contact your Siemens representative for your warranty
information if this page is not included in your guide.

Install the Moving Table

1. Hold the table with the small rectangular tab facing to the back.
2. Align the 2 grooves on the bottom of the table with the edges of
the platform on which the table rests.
3. Gently push the table in until you hear the tab latch into the hold
System Configuration

position.
4. Check that the table is secure.

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Figure 8-4: Install the Moving Table

Install the Holddown Plate

1. Position the holddown plate with the arrow side facing up and the
arrow pointing to the back.
2. Place the pin on the front of the holddown plate into the hole at
the front of the fixed platform.
3. Align the tab at the back of the holddown plate with the slot at the
back of the platform.
4. Snap the holddown plate into place. Listen for a loud click,
indicating proper installation.
5. Ensure that the white calibration bars are visible. System Configuration

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 Figure 8-5: Install the Holddown Plate

1. Tab

Install the Fixed Platform

1. Align the 2 grooves on the bottom of the fixed platform with the
arms extending forward from the analyzer.
The flanges on the sides of the holddown plate align just outside
the read area cover. The top edge of the platform aligns just under
the cover.
2. Gently push the platform in as far as possible.
Push past the ridge to correctly position the platform.

CAUTION
Do not force the platform. Ensure that the moving table is
correctly positioned before you attempt to reinstall the fixed
System Configuration

platform. If you force the platform, you may damage the

moving table or fixed platform.
During the initial installation, you may need to use firm pressure to
push the platform the final 1.3 cm (0.5 in). The platform must be
seated, and not even slightly crooked or the strips may jam as they
are pushed along the platform.

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Figure 8-6: Install the Fixed Platform

Install the Push Bar

1. Hold the push bar at the indented end.
2. With this end slightly upward, insert the peg on the other end of
the bar into the hole in the pusher mechanism.
3. Lower the push bar into place.

Figure 8-7: Install the Push Bar

System Configuration

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 Install the Waste Bin Liner
1. Take a waste bin liner from the pack delivered with the analyzer.
2. Place the liner into the waste bin.

Figure 8-8: Install the Waste Bin Liner

Installing Connections
Figure 8-9: Analyzer Connections
System Configuration

1. Keyboard and barcode reader interface connector

2. Printer interface connector
3. Serial interface connector

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4. Ethernet interface connector
5. Line cord receptacle

Connect the Analyzer Power

1. Ensure that the analyzer power switch is in the off position.
2. Select the correct power cord for your use.
Two power cords are packed with the analyzer.
3. Connect the power cord to the analyzer and to an appropriate,
grounded AC electrical outlet.
4. Dispose of the other power cord.

Connect to a Printer
You can use most 80-column, continuous feed printers or the CLINITEK
Form Printer with the CLINITEK Advantus analyzer.
Some printers include an interface cable that can connect to the
printer port on the back of the analyzer. If not, you need to obtain the
cable separately. See Appendix F, Computer and Printer Interface, for
the pin specifications for the male connector. The requirements for the
other end of the cable depend on the printer. Appropriate cables are
available at most retail computer stores.
1. Connect the appropriate end of the interface cable to the 25-pin
printer port on the CLINITEK Advantus analyzer.
2. Connect the other end to the printer.
3. Carefully read the operator’s guide that accompanies the printer
and become familiar with its operation before using.

Connect to a Computer
System Configuration

You can connect the CLINITEK Advantus analyzer to a host computer or

LIS (Laboratory Information System) via the serial port and a null
modem cable, or via an ethernet cable. See Appendix F, Computer and
Printer Interface for cable requirements for interfacing to a computer.

Connecting Through the Serial Port

1. Connect the appropriate end of the interface cable to the 9-pin
computer port on the back of the CLINITEK Advantus analyzer.

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 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the appropriate port on the
computer, following the instructions given with the computer.

Connecting Through the Ethernet Port

1. Connect the appropriate end of the interface cable to the ethernet
port on the back of the CLINITEK Advantus analyzer.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the appropriate port on the
computer, following the instructions given with the computer.

Connect to a Computer Keyboard

You can use any US QWERTY keyboard with a PS2 connection with the
CLINITEK Advantus analyzer. Connect the appropriate end of the
keyboard cable to the keyboard port.

Connect to a Barcode Reader

A handheld barcode reader is available for use with the
CLINITEK Advantus Urinalysis analyzer. Connect it through the PS2
barcode reader port on the back of the analyzer. See Appendix E,
Barcode Reader.

Installing the Barcode Reader Bracket

A barcode reader bracket is supplied with the barcode reader. See
Appendix E, Barcode Reader, for instructions on fixing the bracket to
the analyzer.

Installing a Roll of Printer Paper

Install a roll of printer paper and re-install the printer cover. See
Changing the Paper‚ page 57.
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Performing the Initial Analyzer Check
After the CLINITEK Advantus analyzer is properly installed, perform the
following initial analyzer check. If problems occur during this
procedure or if an error message displays, see Section 6,
Troubleshooting.
1. Turn analyzer power on.
The push bar moves and the display shows the analyzer name and
a series of dots while the analyzer initializes. The title screen then
displays, showing the software version numbers, along with the
analyzer name and copyright information. The analyzer then
performs some internal checks and procedures. Each check and its
status displays while the testing is in progress.
2. Verify that the fan is on by checking for airflow from the analyzer.
The fan is located at the top left at the back of the analyzer.
Note If an error occurs, a message displays that instructs you to
turn the power off and back on after several seconds, or to contact
Siemens Customer Support.
The display changes to the Ready/Run screen.
The screen displays the default setting for the primary urine strip
for use on the analyzer.
3. If you want to enter strip lot information,check that the primary
and alternate Siemens Reagent Strips for Urinalysis displayed
corresponds to the strip types you are using.If the strip types do
not agree, change the selected strip type.
See Strip‚ page 111, for instructions on changing the strip type used on
your analyzer.
System Configuration

CAUTION
Only use Siemens brand urine strips. Use of other strips may
cause erroneous results.
4. Completely immerse all of the reagent pads on a Siemens Reagent
Strip for Urinalysis in negative control solution, such as Chek-Stix
Negative Control solution.

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 5. Immediately remove the urine strip.
6. While removing the strip, run the edge against the side of the
container.
This removes excess liquid.

CAUTION
Do not blot the edge of the strip. This could affect results.
7. Place the urine strip onto the supports of the strip loading station,
with the reagent pads facing up.
Place the strip to the right of and parallel to the push bar. Ensure
that the end of the strip is against the back wall of the platform
and that it is not touching the bottom of the strip loading station.

CAUTION
Improper placement may cause the analyzer to jam or the strip
to incorrectly align under the readheads.
The push bar moves almost immediately, pushing the strip into the
read area. Most of the keys on the display become inactive.
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Figure 8-10: Placement of Urine Strip

After the strip is read, the internal printer prints the test results.
The analyzer produces a result for each reagent pad that is within
the limits given in the package insert for the control solution.
8. If the analyzer does not perform as expected, or if the printed
results do not agree with the expected values, see Section 6,
Troubleshooting.
With satisfactory completion of the initial analyzer check, the
CLINITEK Advantus analyzer is ready for routine testing.
9. At the Ready/Run screen, select Menu.
10. Select Setup.
11. Use the information in Setup Information to customize the
software for your laboratory.
System Configuration

Setup Information
Use Set Options to customize the analyzer for use in your laboratory.
1. At the Ready/Run screen, select Menu.
2. Select Setup to display the first setup options menu.

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 Memory may be erased if a change is made to any of several Setup
options. All results and loadlisted ID numbers stored in memory are
deleted when the change is made. A warning screen displays first, and
you are given the option of not making the change to the Setup
option, saving the stored results and numbers.
Ensure all patient and QC results are printed or transferred and that a
loadlist is not stored in memory before making the changes.

Setup Menu 1
Use the first Setup menu to change the date and time, turn the
computer port on or off, set printer options, and adjust the display
contrast.

Menu Options Default

Date N/A (current)
Time N/A (current)
Computer port Off
Printer Internal: On, 2 blank lines between patient
results
External: Off
Display contrast N/A

Select the key symbol that displays next to the option to change the
option. Each option is described below.

Date
Use this option to set the current date.
You can change the Date Format and Separator using Setup Menu 3.
System Configuration

1. Select Date.
The display changes to show the current date and the numeric
keypad.

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2. Enter the date.
Select the Move Left and Move Right keys to move the cursor to
the digit to change and enter the correct number.
The message changes as you move from 1 part of the date to the
next, showing the prompts Enter day, Enter month, or Enter
year. Enter the date in the order shown on the prompts. Enter the
leading 0 where needed.
3. Select Enter.

Time
Use this option to set the current time.
You can change the Time Format and Separator using Setup Menu 3.
1. Select Time.
The display changes to show the current time and the numeric
keypad.
2. Enter the time.
Select the Move Left and Move Right keys to move the cursor to
the digit to change and enter the correct number.
The message changes as you move from 1 part of the time to the
next, showing the prompts Enter hour and Enter minutes. Enter
the leading 0 where needed.
3. If the time format is 12 Hour, select the AM/PM cycle key to set the
time to AM or PM.
The AM/PM cycle key is only active if the time format is 12 Hour.
4. Select Enter.
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 Computer Port
Use the Computer port cycle key to set the computer port.

To Select
use no computer Off
transfer selected results to a Computer port
computer Ethernet port
Both

The specifications for the computer port are selected using Setup
Menu 8.

Printer
Select Printer to set several printer options.

Internal
The internal printer is used to print patient results.
Use the Internal cycle key to set the internal printer.

To Select
stop the internal printer Off
turn the printer on On, 2 blank lines between
patient result sets
On, 6 blank lines between
patient result sets
On, 12 blank lines between
patient result sets
System Configuration

Note QC result sets are always separated by 2 blank lines.

Custom Header
Use this procedure to set the custom report header.
If you select 12 blank lines between patient result sets for the internal
printer, it prints a header at the end of each printed report. The default
header is MICROSCOPICS. You can customize the header or set it to
contain all blanks if you do not want a header.

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1. Select Custom header.
2. Enter up to 24 letters and spaces.
Use Move Left to erase any existing text.
3. Select Enter.

External
You can attach and configure an external printer. This printer can be a
form or 80-column, continuous-page printer.
Use the External cycle key to set an external printer.

To Use Select
No external printer Off
80-column printer On, 80 column
Printer Products Form Printer, On, Form printer 1
80-column printer printing single
record on each page
CLINITEK Form Printera On, Form printer 2
Star Form Printer On, Form printer 3
a. If you are using the CLINITEK Form Printer, set the Mode Switches on the
printer to Computer (both DS1-1 and DS1-2 switches down).

If necessary, use this procedure to determine which form printer to

select.
1. Print a record using each option.
2. Select the 1 that provides the best placement of the printed results
on the form and that works appropriately with your form printer.
See Appendix F, Computer and Printer Interface, for additional
System Configuration

information on the 3 formats.

3. Select Enter.

Display Contrast
Use this procedure to adjust the contrast of the analyzer display.
1. Select Display contrast.

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 2. Use the + and - keys to increase or decrease the contrast.
3. Select Previous Screen to confirm the setting and return to the
first Setup menu.

Setup Menu 2
Use the second Setup menu to select the Language, Result Units, and
Test Strips.
1. At the first Setup menu, select Next Screen to access the second
Setup menu.
2. If password protection is set, enter the password.
3. Select Enter.

Menu Option Default

Language English
Result units Conventional
Plus system Off
Strip MULTISTIX 10 SG
Alternate strip None

Language
Use the Language cycle key to select the language for the user
interface. All screens display in the language selected.

Key Options
Language English
Français
Deutsch
System Configuration

Italiano
Kanji (Japanese)
Español
Português
Chinese
Svenska

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The default selection for several other options may change, depending
upon the language selected. For example, the date and time formats,
strip and alternate strip names, and reporting of color.

Result Units
Several of the languages have options for the units in which results
display. See Tables of Results‚ page 151 for the results that display and
print for each option. As with Language, the default selection for
several other options may change, depending upon the result units
selected.
Use the Result units cycle key to set the Result Units.

Key Options
Result units Conventional
S.I.a
Nordicb
JCCLSc
a. Not available in Japanese
b. English and Swedish only
c. Japanese only

Plus System
Use the Plus system cycle key to display and print results in the Plus
system, which uses + symbols, rather than in clinical units, such as
mg/dL.

Key Options
Plus system Off
On
System Configuration

Strip
Siemens urine strips have identification (ID) bands, which can be white
or colored. When using these strips, this procedure is not required
unless you want to identify strip lot information.

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 Many configurations of Siemens Reagent Strips for Urinalysis are
available for the CLINITEK Advantus analyzer. However, not all
configurations are available in every country.
Use the Strip cycle key to select the primary test strip.
If you are entering strip lot information, ensure the urine strip selected
agrees with the name of the Siemens Reagent Strip for Urinalysis used
as the primary urine strip on the analyzer.

Key Options
Stripa MULTISTIX 10 SG (default)b
MULTISTIX 9 SG
MULTISTIX 8 SGb
MULTISTIX SG
MULTISTIX SG L
MULTISTIX
NEPHROSTIX L
URO-HEMA-COMBISTIX SG L
URO-LABSTIX SG L
MULTISTIX 9
URO-HEMA-COMBISTIX
HEMA-COMBISTIX-LONG
URO-LABSTIX
LIFESTIX
MULTISTIX PRO 11b
MULTISTIX PRO 10LSb
N-MULTISTIX SG L
CLINITEK MICROALBUMIN 9b
a. Not all urine strips are available in all countries.
System Configuration

b. Alternate strip option available only when one of these strip configurations is
selected as a Primary strip.

Note In some geographies, the Multistix GP urine strip is also available

for use on the CLINITEK Advantus system. This strip is auto-detected by
the instrument, and strip lot information is not entered for this strip.

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Note The Japanese version of the CLINITEK Advantus software
includes an Auto ID setting. Alternate strip selection is not available
when primary strip selection is set to Auto ID,and no strip lot
information is printed or sent to the LIS.

Alternate Strip
When testing patient samples, you can select the alternate urine strip
type without re-accessing the Setup menu.
Use the Alternate strip cycle key to select the alternate urine strip.
This feature is available only with select Primary strip configurations.
Choose different primary and alternate urine strips to enable switching
between tests. When Alternate strip is selected, only a single Alternate
strip can be tested. To test additional Alternate strips, you must select
Alternate strip for each one.
Siemens urine strips have identification (ID) bands, which can be white
or colored. When using these strips, this procedure is not required
unless you want to identify strip lot information.
Ensure the urine strip selected agrees with the name of the Siemens
Reagent Strip for Urinalysis used as the alternate urine strip.

Key Options
a
Alternate strip None
MULTISTIX 10 SG
MULTISTIX 8 SG
MULTISTIX PRO 11
MULTISTIX PRO 10LS
CLINITEK MICROALBUMIN 9
a. Not all urine strips are available in all countries.
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 Setup Menu 3
Use the third Setup menu to select the separator and format for the
date and time.
At the second Setup menu, select Next Screen to access the third
Setup menu.

Menu Option Default

Date format Month/Day/Year
Date separator -
Time format 12 Hour
Time separator :

Use the cycle keys next to each item to select an option.

Key Options
Date format Month/Day/Year
Day/Month/Year
Year/Month/Day
Date separator - (default)
.
/
Time format 12 Hour
24 Hour
Time separator : (default)
,
.
System Configuration

Setup Menu 4
Use the fourth setup menu to select tests to report and their order,
mark positives, set positive levels for tests, and set normal ranges for
SG, pH, and CRE.
The primary urine strip you selected determines the options available.
The analyzer uses the same settings for the alternate urine strip, if they
are relevant to the urine strip selected.

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At the third Setup menu, select Next Screen to access the fourth Setup
menu.

Menu Option Default

Tests to report and their order N/A
Mark positives On
Positive levels for tests N/A
Normal range for SG/pH N/A
Normal range for CRE N/A

Tests to Report and Order

The Tests to Report and their Order screen allows you to select any
parameter to report. The analyzer reports the results associated with
the strip used.
Use this procedure to select the order in which analytes and physical
parameters are reported. You can choose not to report a test.

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 These selections apply only to testing with the primary urine strip.
They do not apply when testing with the alternate urine strip.
Alternate reagent results are always reported in the default order.
1. Select Tests to report and their order to display a series of cycle
keys, labeled 1 to 14.

To Then
retain the existing tests and select Previous Screen.
their order
select tests to report, their 1. At the first position you want to
order, and the position of change, use the cycle key to select
color and clarity a test, color or clarity.
Any tests not already listed display
first. Then a blank displays and all
tests from that position are erased
and must be re-entered.
As each test is selected, the next
test in the list is the first test
displayed for the following
position.
2. Select a test for each of the
remaining positions.
3. When finished, select Previous
Screen.
Note If English is the selected
language and S.I. is the selected
Results units, color is automatically
included as the last test. You can also
add it manually to the end of the list.
You can also choose to include visually
determined clarity as a reported
System Configuration

result.
remove a test from the Select the tests to report and leave a
reporting order blank description in the final position.

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Mark Positives
The analyzer can mark all positive results with an asterisk (*) in the
displayed and printed report, and in the data transferred to a
computer.
Use the Mark Positives cycle key to set this option.

To Select
mark positives On
leave positives unmarked Off

Note If Mark Positives is Off, you are unable to set several other
options.

Positive Levels for Tests

You can only select this option if Mark Positives is On.
Use this procedure to set the lowest positive result for each chemistry
test. The analyzer also uses these levels to determine which specimens
meet the criteria for the confirmatory and microscopic reports.
If Mark Positives is On, the analyzer marks positive results with an
asterisk (*) in the displayed and printed report and in the data
transferred to a host computer.
1. Select Positive levels for tests.
The display shows the lowest level considered positive for the tests
selected in Tests to report.
If Protein is selected as a reported test, the first screen displays
different options for Protein:
• Option 1 is for traditional Siemens Reagent Strips for
System Configuration

Urinalysis.

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 • Option 2 is for all selectable Multistix PRO strips.
The reported results for protein vary slightly, depending upon
which group of urine strips is used.
Select the first positive level for each group to change your test
strip without changing the first positive level of the protein test.
Glucose and Ketone also have 2 options, for Microalbumin 9 urine
strips and for most other strips.
Nitrite is not listed, because it has only one positive level. Also, the
PC ratios not listed, because these results already include a
description of Normal or Abnormal.
2. Use the cycle key to set the level for each test.
3. If necessary, select Next Screen to display an additional screen of
tests.
4. When finished, select Previous Screen.

Normal Range for SG and pH

You can select this option only if Mark Positives is On, and and either
SG or pH is selected on the Tests to report and their order screen.
Use this procedure to set the lower and upper limits of the normal
range for SG and pH. Set each limit separately. The upper limit must be
higher than or equal to the lower limit.
1. Select Normal range for SG/pH.
2. Select the + or - keys next to each limit to raise or lower the limit.
The limit changes by 1 reporting level until it is equal to the
opposite limit or is at the highest or lowest reporting level.
3. Select Previous Screen.
System Configuration

Normal Range for CRE

You can select this option only if CRE is selected on the Tests to report
and their order screen and Mark Positives is On.

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Use this procedure to select the lower and upper limits of the normal
range for creatinine. The upper limit must be equal to or higher than
the lower limit.
1. Select Normal range for CRE.
2. Select the + or - keys next to each limit to raise or lower the limit.
The number changes by one reporting level until it is equal to the
opposite limit or is at the highest or lowest reporting level.
3. Select Previous Screen.

Setup Menu 5
At the fourth Setup menu, select Next Screen to access the fifth Setup
menu.

Menu Option Default

Color Determined by analyzer
Color choices Yellow, Orange, Red, Green,
Blue, Brown, Other
Clarity choices Clear, SL Cloudy, Cloudy,
Turbid, Other
Use default COL/CLA during run On

Color
Use the Color cycle key to have the analyzer determine color, or allow
visual determination.

To Select
have the analyzer determine color Determined by analyzer
automatically
System Configuration

enter the color as part of a manually Entered by tech

entered loadlist or just before
testing each specimen

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 Note The analyzer can only determine color if the Siemens Reagent
Strip for Urinalysis used contains the leukocyte test. Results reported
by the analyzer may be different from the color seen visually. This is
because of the inherent differences between the human eye and the
optical system of the analyzer.

Color Choices
If the color option is Entered by tech, you can specify up to 7 specimen
colors. Use this procedure to customize descriptions and remove
defaults from the reporting list.
You can select this option only if COL is selected on the Tests to report
and their order screen
1. Select Color choices.
2. Edit the first 4 default colors.
3. Select Next Screen to display and edit the last 3 default colors.
The default colors are Yellow, Orange, Red, Green, Blue, Brown,
and Other.
4. Remove default options from the reporting list.
The colors included on the list are designated by a check mark.
a. Select the check mark to remove it, and delete the option from
the list.
The first option is always selected and cannot be made
inactive.
5. Change the color description:
a. Select the word describing the color to change the color.
An alphabetic keypad displays.
System Configuration

b. Use the Move Left key to erase the existing name.

c. Enter the new name.
You can use up to 15 letters and spaces.
d. Select Enter.
6. Select Previous Screen.

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Clarity Choices
Clarity is only determined visually. You can specify up to 5 clarity
descriptions. Use this procedure to customize descriptions and remove
defaults from the reporting list.
You can select this option only if COL is selected on the Tests to report
and their order screen.
1. Select Clarity choices.
The default clarity descriptions are Clear, SL Cloudy, Cloudy,
Turbid, and Other.
2. Remove default options from the reporting list:
The clarity descriptions included on the list are designated by a
check mark.
a. Select the check mark to remove it, and delete the option from
the list.
The first option is always selected and cannot be made
inactive.
3. Change the clarity description:
a. Select the word describing the clarity to change the
description.
An alphabetic keypad displays.
b. Use the Move Left key to erase the existing name.
c. Enter the new name.
You can use up to 15 letters and spaces.
d. Select Enter.
4. Select Previous Screen.
System Configuration

Use Default COL/CLA During Run

This option is only available if Color is reported and is Entered by tech,
or Clarity is reported.

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 Use the Use default COL/CLA during run cycle key to use a default
color and clarity.

To Select
display no default value Off
set the first listed value for color and On
clarity as the default

Note The reported value can be changed prior to testing the

specimen.

Setup Menu 6
At the fifth Setup menu, select Next Screen to access the sixth Setup
menu.

Menu Option Default

Positive levels for COL/CLA N/A
Flags for confirmatory test A N/A
Flags for confirmatory test B N/A
Flags for microscopics N/A
Set QC options N/A

Positive Levels for COL/CLA

Use this procedure to set the lowest positive result for color and clarity.
The analyzer uses these levels to determine which specimens meet the
criteria for the confirmatory and microscopic reports.
If Mark Positives is On, positive results are marked with an asterisk (*)
in the displayed and printed report and in the data transferred to a host
System Configuration

computer.
You can select this option only if COL or CLA is selected on the Tests to
report and their order screen
1. Select Positive levels for COL/CLA.
The lowest level considered positive for color and clarity displays.
The available choices are those set earlier.

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2. For each setting, use the cycle key to set the first level marked as
positive.
• COL must be selected to change the COL setting
• CLA must be selected to change the CLA setting
All results later in the list are also marked positive.
3. Select Previous Screen.

Flags for Confirmatory Test A

The confirmatory reports list those specimens that may require
confirmatory testing. Mark Positives must be On to obtain the reports.
Use this procedure to select up to 5 tests for confirmatory report A.
1. Select Flags for confirmatory test A to display a list of reported
tests.
2. Select the box next to the tests to include in the confirmatory
report.
A check mark displays in the box.
Select the box again to remove the check mark.
3. Select Previous Screen.

Flags for Confirmatory Test B

Use this procedure to select up to 5 tests for confirmatory report B.
Mark Positives must be On to obtain the reports.
1. Select Flags for confirmatory test B to display the reported tests
not selected for confirmatory report A.
2. Select the box next to the tests to include in the confirmatory
report.
System Configuration

A check mark displays in the box.

Select the box again to remove the check mark.
3. Select Previous Screen.

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 Flags for Microscopics
The microscopic report lists those specimens that may require a
microscopic examination. Mark Positives must be On to obtain the
report.
Use this procedure to select up to 5 tests for the microscopics report.
1. Select Flags for microscopics to display a list of reported tests.
2. Select the box next to the tests to include in the microscopics
report.
A check mark displays in the box.
Select the box again to remove the check mark.
3. Select Previous Screen.

Set QC Options
You can set the entry of QC expiration information and the QC interval.
1. Select Set QC Options.

Set QC Expiration
You can enter QC Lot and Expiration information from a computer
keyboard, or scan it from a barcoded label using the handheld barcode
reader.
Note The analyzer requires entry of QC lot information.
Use the QC expiration date cycle key to set this option.

To Select
disable entry of QC expiration Off
information
System Configuration

force entry of QC expiration On

information

Set QC Interval
Use this procedure to set prompting for regular QC testing. You can set
the interval between QC tests from 1 hour to 99 days.

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The QC Reminder displays at the end of the selected QC interval when
a test is completed or loadlist testing is complete. You can prevent
testing when a QC test is due.
1. Use the cycle key to select a QC option.

To Select
not set a QC interval No regular QC test
prompt when a QC test is due Prompted regular QC test
prevent testing of patient samples Compulsory regular QC test
when a QC test is due

2. For Prompted regular QC test or Compulsory regular QC test, enter

the interval:
a. Select Set QC interval.
b. Use the cycle key to select Hours or Days.
c. Enter the QC interval.
d. Select Enter.

Setup Menu 7
At the sixth Setup menu, select Next Screen to access the seventh
Setup menu.

Menu Option Default

Strip lot information Off
Microscopics setup N/A
Edit flagged results Off
Enter sample IDs Off
Tech ID Off
System Configuration

Enter Strip Lot and Expiration Information

You can enable or disable entry of Strip Lot and expiration information.
The default setting is Disabled.
Lot and expiration information can only be entered for the primary and
alternate strip types selected for your analyzer.

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 Use the Strip lot information cycle key to set this option.

To Select
disable entry of strip lot and Off
expiration information
force entry of strip lot and On
expiration information

Microscopics Setup
Enable entry of microscopics results.
1. Select Microscopics setup.
The display shows where to select 5 headings and their associated
units. The sixth selection enables you to enter custom data and
units.
2. Use the first 5 cycle keys to select headings and associated units
for microscopic results.

Key Options
Cycle keys 1 to 5 RBC /µL PATH CASTS /HPF
RBC /HPF PATH CASTS /LPF
RBC /LPF CRYSTALS
WBC /µL CRYSTALS /HPF
WBC /HPF CRYSTALS /LPF
WBC /LPF YEAST
EC /µL YEAST /HPF
EC /HPF YEAST /LPF
EC /LPF SPERM
BACT /µL SRC
System Configuration

BACT /HPF OTHER

BACT /LPF TOTAL COUNT
CASTS /µL NONE
CASTS /HPF
CASTS /LPF
PATH CASTS

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3. Select the sixth key on the screen to set custom data and units:
a. Enter a custom heading.
b. Use the cycle key to set units:

Key Options
Cycle key 6 /µL
/HPF
/LPF
mS/cm
NONE

c. Select Enter.
4. When finished, select Previous Screen.

Edit Flagged Results

Use the Edit flagged results cycle key to set editing of results that are
flagged as positive and selected for confirmatory reports. You can
select this option only if Mark Positives is On, and confirmatory flags
are set.

To Select
disable editing Off
allow editing of confirmatory On
reports

Enter Sample IDs

You can enter specimen identification numbers either as part of a
manually entered load list or immediately prior to testing the
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specimen.

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 Use the Enter sample IDs cycle key to set entry of specimen
identification numbers.

To Select
disable entry of specimen Off
identification numbers
force entry of specimen On
identification numbers

Tech ID
Identify the technician performing the tests. The Tech ID displays on
the Ready/Run screen, and on QC results only, or on both patient and
QC results.
Use the Tech ID cycle key to set display of the Tech ID.

To Select
disable display of the Tech ID Off
display the Tech ID on QC results On, control results only
display the Tech ID on QC and On, both patient and control
patient results results

Setup Menu 8
At the seventh Setup menu, select Next Screen to access the eighth
Setup menu.

Menu Option Default

Password for setup Off
Set or reset password N/A
System Configuration

Computer port options N/A

Network settings N/A
Bar code reader options N/A

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Password for Setup
Use the Password for setup cycle key to only allow access to the first
Setup menu. The remaining menus are not accessible unless the
correct password is entered.

To Select
allow unrestricted access to all Off
setup menus
require a password to access most On
setup menus

Set or Reset Password

Use this procedure to set a personal password or reset an existing
password. The analyzer has a default password of 84437, which is
always active.
1. Select Set or reset password.
2. Enter up to 6 digits.
3. Select Enter.
4. When prompted, re-enter the password.

Computer Port Options

Use this procedure to specify the interface parameters used when
sending results to a host computer or Laboratory Information System
(LIS).
1. Select Computer port options. System Configuration

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 2. Use the cycle keys to set the first 3 options.

Key Options
Port Off
Computer Port
Ethernet Port
Both
Baud 1200
2400
4800
9600
19200
Data, Parity 8/None
7/Even
7/Odd
7/None

The port must be set to either computer port, ethernet port, or

both, to transfer results to a computer.
You can also set the computer port through the first Setup menu.
If the port selection changes in 1 menu, it automatically changes in
the other menu.
See the specifications accompanying the computer for information
on the required parameters for Baud, Data, and Parity.
3. Select Output format.
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4. Use the cycle keys to set the result format.

Key Options
Output format CCS
CT200+
CT200
Checksuma On
Off
Handshakea On
Off
a. Not available in CCS format.

The CT200+ and CT200 formats transmit 2 stop bits. The CCS
format transmits 1 stop bit.
5. Select CCS to transmit results in the CLINITEK Advantus format.
The parameters for this format are available from your local
technical support provider.
Note You must set the computer port to CSS to download loadlists
from a computer or LIS.
6. Select CT200+ or CT200 to transmit results in the same format as a
CLINITEK 200+ or CLINITEK 200 Urine Chemistry Analyzer.
Results are not printed in the selected format.
If you are using a CLINITEK 200+ or CLINITEK 200 analyzer in your
laboratory, you must:
• Set identical parameters for CLINITEK Advantus analyzer and
the CLINITEK 200 analyzer or CLINITEK 200+ analyzer. This
helps ensure that the data is transferred in the same format by
System Configuration

all analyzers.
• Use checksum and handshake. See your computer
specification for the requirements.

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 The CT200 format does not support the following strip types:
• Multistix PRO 10 LS
• Multistix PRO 11
• Multistix GP
The CT200+ format does not support the following strip types:
• Multistix GP
7. Select Previous Screen when finished.

Network Settings
Specify network settings to send results to a local computer network.
1. Select Network settings.
2. Use the IP configuration cycle key to set the configuration.

To Select
use dynamically assigned IP DHCP
addresses
use a static IP address Static

3. If you selected Static, enter a static IP address:

a. Select IP address.
b. Enter the IP address.
The header displays the numbers entered and adds the stop
characters in the correct positions.
c. Select Enter.
4. If you selected DHCP, specify a DHCP name:
a. Select DHCP name.
System Configuration

b. Enter a DHCP name of up to 16 letters.

c. Select Enter.
5. To move to the next Network settings menu, select Next Screen.

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6. If you select IP configuration as Static, use the Subnet mask cycle
key to set the subnet mask number.

Key Options
Subnet mask 255.255.255.000
255.255.000.000
255.000.000.000

7. Use the Gateway cycle key to activate a Gateway address.

To Select
not use a gateway address No
make the gateway address active Yes

8. If you selected Yes, select Gateway address:

a. Enter the gateway address.
The header displays the numbers entered and adds the stop
characters in the correct positions.
b. Select Enter.
The correct Mac address displays on the screen.
9. To return to the first Network settings menu, select Previous
Screen.
10. Select Previous Screen.

Barcode Reader Options

If you are using the optional handheld barcode reader, use this
procedure to set parameters based on the barcoded labels being used.
System Configuration

1. Select Bar Code reader options.

2. Ensure that the barcode label is readable:
a. Select Test bar code.
The message Scan bar code label displays.
b. Scan a label that is representative of the quality and size being
used and for which you know the expected results.
c. Verify that the information on the screen is correct.

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 d. Compare the displayed result with the known value of the
label and determine if any characters need to be ignored.
The handheld barcode reader can read a barcode that contains
up to 30 characters, however, a maximum of 13 characters
displayed, stored, and transmitted by the analyzer. All
characters in excess of 13 must be ignored, up to a maximum
of 18. You can have the analyzer ignore characters at the
beginning or end of the barcode, or a combination of both.
e. Select Previous Screen.
Note You may want to test more than 1 label, especially if they
are printed from different sources. If you use more than 1 format,
test at least 1 label from each format. See Appendix E, Barcode
Reader.
3. Use the Leading char. to ignore cycle key to ignore between 0
and 9 characters at the beginning of the barcode.
4. Use the Trailing char. to ignore cycle key to ignore between 0 and
9 characters at the end of the barcode.
5. Select Previous Screen.

Setup Menu 9
At the eighth Setup menu, select Next Screen to access the ninth
Setup menu. This is the final setup menu.

Menu Option Default

Reset all features to defaults N/A
Perform hardware tests N/A
System Configuration

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Reset All Features to Defaults
1. To return all options in Setup to the manufacturer’s default setting,
select Reset all features to defaults.
If you reset the options, all stored results and loadlisted ID
numbers are deleted.

To Select
to reset to the defaults Yes, return to original
settings (This will delete all
results and all IDs.)
retain your custom settings No, do not change settings

Perform Hardware Tests

To perform any of 6 different hardware test, select Perform hardware
tests. Your local technical support representative may ask you to
perform one or more of these tests to assist in troubleshooting a
problem.
Note The Select Hardware Test screen also displays the total number
of strips that the analyzer has read.

Strip Sensor
Use this test to determine if the strip sensor is functioning properly:
1. Select Strip sensor.
2. When prompted, place a test strip.
If the strip sensor detects the presence of a strip placed on the
table, the message Strip detected displays.
3. Select Previous Screen.
System Configuration

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 Serial Port
Use this test to determine if the serial port is functioning properly.
The test sends data from the serial port, through a connector, and back
into the same port. The data sent and received should be identical.
1. Obtain a loopback connector, either by making your own or by
ordering from your local technical support provider.
The connector is a serial 9-pin male connector on which pins 2 and
3 are connected and pins 4 and 6 are connected.
2. Select Serial port to display the test screen.
3. Connect the loopback connector into the serial port on the back of
the analyzer.
4. To begin the test, select the Loopback key.
The test continues until you exit the screen.
5. When finished, select Previous Screen.

Touch Screen
Use this test to determine if the touch screen is functioning properly:
1. Select Touch screen.
A screen displays that is filled with small boxes.
2. Select the center of each box.
As each box is selected, a check mark should display. It disappears
when the same box is selected again.
3. Select Previous Screen key when finished.

Barcode Reader
System Configuration

This test is identical to the Test barcode option described in Setup

Menu 8.
If your handheld barcode reader is not reading your labels, you must
determine whether the problem is with the labels you are using or with
the reader.

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The package containing your barcode reader includes 2 sheets of
barcoded labels that are printed to the minimum specifications of the
barcode reader. If these labels cannot be read, the problem is probably
with your reader. If they read properly, the labels you are using may
not be acceptable.

Display
Use this test to ensure that all the lighted elements on the display are
lit and turned off properly:
1. Select Display.
The entire screen is lit for several seconds, then becomes blank.
This series is repeated twice more before returning to the previous
menu.
2. If numerous faulty pixels exist, or if they are located in critical
areas, call your local technical support provider to replace the
display.

Printer
Use this test to ensure that the internal or 80-column external printer
prints all characters correctly:
1. If you are using an external printer, ensure that it is turned on.
2. Select Printer.
3. Follow the directions on the screen.
4. Examine the printout for its readability.
The display automatically returns to the previous menu.

Completing Setup
System Configuration

1. When you have finished selecting the setup parameters, select

Return to Ready/Run.
The setup parameters are stored in the CLINITEK Advantus
analyzer.
Note Your changes are only saved when you select Return to
Ready/Run.

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 2. Print a copy of the setup report to verify your selections and retain
in your files:
a. At the Ready/Run screen, select Menu.
b. Select Print.
c. Select Setup report.
If printing from the internal printer, make a photocopy of the report,
because the thermal print may fade over time. If you have a new
analyzer, you can use the printout to select the parameters on the new
analyzer.
System Configuration

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Appendix A: Safety Information

Safety Information
Protecting Yourself from Biohazards
This information summarizes the established guidelines for handling
laboratory biohazards. This summary is based on the guidelines
developed by the Centers for Disease Control, the Clinical and
Laboratory Standards Institute, and the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration.
Use this summary for general information only. It is not intended to
replace or supplement your laboratory or hospital biohazard control
procedures.
By definition, a biohazardous condition is a situation involving
infectious agents biological in nature, such as the hepatitis B virus, the
human immunodeficiency virus, and the tuberculosis bacterium. These
infectious agents may be present in human blood and blood products
and in other body fluids.
The following are the major sources of contamination when handling
potentially infectious agents:
• Needlesticks
• Hand-to-mouth contact
• Hand-to-eye contact
• Direct contact with superficial cuts, open wounds, and other skin
conditions that may permit absorption into subcutaneous skin
layers
• Splashes or aerosol contact with skin and eyes
To prevent accidental contamination in a clinical laboratory, strictly
adhere to the following procedures:
• Wear gloves while servicing parts of the system that have contact
with body fluids such as serum, plasma, urine, or whole blood.
• Wash your hands before going from a contaminated area to a
noncontaminated area, or when you remove or change gloves.
• Perform procedures carefully to minimize aerosol formation.

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 • Wear facial protection when splatter or aerosol formation are
possible.
Safety Information

• Wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, gloves,

lab coats or aprons when working with possible biohazard
contaminants.
• Keep your hands away from your face.
• Cover all superficial cuts and wounds before starting any work.
• Dispose of contaminated materials according to your laboratory’s
biohazard control procedures.
• Keep your work area disinfected.
• Disinfect tools and other items that have been near any part of the
system sample path or waste area with 10% v/v bleach.
• Do not eat, drink, smoke, or apply cosmetics or contact lenses
while in the laboratory.
• Do not mouth pipet any liquid, including water.
• Do not place tools or any other items in your mouth.
• Do not use the biohazard sink for personal cleaning such as rinsing
coffee cups or washing hands.
Do not recap, purposely bend, cut, break, remove from disposable
syringes, or otherwise manipulate needles by hand. Needlestick
injuries may result.

References
1. Centers for Disease Control. Update: Universal precautions for
prevention of transmission of human immunodeficiency virus,
hepatitis B virus and other bloodborne pathogens in healthcare
settings. 1988. MMWR, 37:377–382, 387, 388.
2. Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (formerly NCCLS).
Protection of Laboratory Workers from Occupationally Acquired
Infections; Approved Guideline - Third Edition. Wayne, PA: Clinical
and Laboratory Standards Institute; 2005. CLSI Document M29-A3.
[ISBN 1-56238-567-4].
3. Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. 29 CFR 1910. 1030.

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Appendix B: Warranty and Support

Warranty and Support

Information

Information
Legal Information
To contact the legal representative for Siemens within the European
community, contact the Siemens Authorized Representative. For
service, contact your local technical support provider.

Warranty Information
Installation Details
Please record the following information and keep this sheet in the your
laboratory for future reference.
Date of Installation:
Serial Number:

Manufacturer’s Warranty for U.S. Customers Only

Siemens warrants to the original purchaser that this instrument will be
free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one
year from the later of the date of original purchase or installation,
except as noted below. During the stated one-year period, Siemens
shall replace with a reconditioned unit or, at its option, repair at no
charge a unit that is found to be defective.
This warranty is subject to the following exceptions and limitations:
1. A 90-day warranty only will be extended for consumable parts
and/or accessories.
2. This warranty is limited to repair or replacement due to defects in
parts or workmanship. Replacement of nondefective parts shall be
at additional cost.
3. This warranty shall not cover repairs or replacement of parts
necessitated by abuse, accidents, alteration, misuse, neglect,
maintenance by other than Siemens, failure to operate the
instrument in accordance with instructions, or the use of reagents
other than reagents manufactured or recommended by Siemens.

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 4. Siemens reserves the right to make changes in design of this
instrument without obligation to incorporate such changes into
Warranty and Support

previously manufactured instruments.

Information

Disclaimer of Warranties
This warranty is expressly made in lieu of any and all other warranties
express or implied (either in fact or by operation of law) including the
warranties of merchantability and fitness for use which are expressly
excluded, and is the only warranty given by Siemens.

Limitations of Liability
In no event shall Siemens be liable for indirect, special or
consequential damages, even if Siemens has been advised of the
possibility of such damages.
For warranty service, contact the local Siemens office for assistance
and/ or instructions for obtaining repair/ replacement of this
instrument.

Support Information
Call for assistance:
• If the error message continues to be displayed after performing
the steps described on the screen and in the Troubleshooting
Chart
• If additional assistance is required concerning an analyzer problem
• If the problem is beyond the scope of this guide
• If the problem cannot be solved and an analyzer failure is apparent
Our local technical support providers are available to help you. Before
calling, please complete the Pre-service Checklist‚ page 143. Make a
photocopy of the checklist first. This information helps your local
technical support provider to identify the probable cause of the
problem.

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Pre-service Checklist

Warranty and Support

Please record the following information and keep this sheet in the your
laboratory for future reference.

Information
Date of Installation:
Serial Number:

Note After recording the information, make photocopies of this page

to use before calling your local technical support provider.

1. Does the fan come on when the analyzer is turned on?

If NO: Is the analyzer firmly connected to a live AC electrical

outlet?
2. Is the touch screen operating properly?

If NO:
Have you performed the Touch Screen test using the
procedure in Perform Hardware Tests‚ page 135?
Have you calibrated the touch screen using the procedure
in Calibrating the Touch Screen‚ page 67?
3. Does the analyzer proceed properly while analyzing urine
strips?
4. Is the printer functioning properly? Are the appropriate
messages and patient results being printed?
If NO:
Is the internal or an external printer turned on using the
procedure in Printer‚ page 108?
Is there paper in the printer?

Have you performed the printer test using the procedure in

Perform Hardware Tests‚ page 135?
5. Are reasonable results being displayed and printed for the
QC and patient samples?
If NO:

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 Are the Siemens Reagent Strips for Urinalysis within their
Warranty and Support

expiration dating?
Is the bottle of Control Strips within its expiration dating
Information

and is the QC solution within its use life?

Is the analyzer in the proper operating environment and
location as described in Appendix D, Specifications?
Is the fixed platform clean? See Section 5, Maintenance for
cleaning instructions.
6. What is the revision level of the analyzer software?
To find this information:
1. Turn analyzer power off.
2. Wait approximately 15 seconds.
3. Turn analyzer power on.
The software version displays after the initialization screen.
7. Are any error messages or warnings being displayed?

If so, what are they? List the error description and any
numbers that display.
8. Have you performed the appropriate steps suggested on
the display for the error being displayed?
If an external device is being used:
9. Is the printer or host computer/LIS connected and turned
on?
10. Have the correct parameters for transmission been
selected through the Setup menus?
11. Is the external printer properly printing the test results?

12. Is the computer receiving the proper data? This can be

checked by comparing the results on the computer display
with the results on the analyzer display.

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Appendix C: Orderable Supplies

Orderable Supplies
List of Supplies and Optional Equipment
The supplies and optional equipment available for the
CLINITEK Advantus analyzer are listed below.
Catalog Number Description
* Siemens Reagent Strips for Urinalysis
1364 Chek-Stix Combo Pak Control Strips for
Urinalysis
1360 Chek-Stix Positive Control Strips for Urinalysis
1421 CLINITEK Advantus Handheld Barcode Reader
5773 Thermal Printer Paper (5 rolls)
6472 CLINITEK Advantus Waste Bin Liners (5 liners)
RC200P STAR Form Printer Ribbon Cassette
5256 CLINITEK Form Printer Ribbon Cartridge
5163A CLINITEK 3-Copy Forms (10 x 100)
50336008 Lubriplate Lubricant

Siemens Reagent Strips for Urinalysis

You can use many different configurations of Siemens Reagent Strips
for Urinalysis on the CLINITEK Advantus analyzer. Contact your local
technical support provider for the configurations available in your
country.

Chek-Stix Positive and Negative Control Strips for

Urinalysis
Combo Pak (PN 1364)
Positive Control Strips (PN 1360)
Chek-Stix Positive and Negative Control Strips for Urinalysis provide a
performance check for the CLINITEK Advantus analyzer/urine strip
system. Chek-Stix Control Strips provide confidence that the urine
strips are reacting and being read properly. The control strips can also
detect errors resulting from user technique.

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 Reconstitute Chek-Stix Control Strips in deionized water to make up a
Chek-Stix control solution. Instructions are included in the package
Orderable Supplies

insert and on the bottle label, and test results that should be obtained
are listed in the package insert.
Note Chek-Stix Control Strips are not suitable for use with
Multistix PRO Reagent Strips for Urinalysis.
The Control Strips are available as a Combo Pak, which contains 1
bottle each of the Positive Control Strips and Negative Control Strips
(25 strips/bottle). The Positive Control Strips are also available as a
separate product (1 bottle of 25 strips).

CLINITEK Handheld Barcode Reader

You can connect the CLINITEK Handheld Barcode Reader to the
barcode reader port on the CLINITEK Advantus analyzer. The reader
can be used to enter the identification numbers from barcoded labels,
rather than manually entering each number before the specimen is
tested. Color and clarity can also be scanned from special barcodes
that are included with the barcode reader.

Installing a Barcode Reader Bracket

A barcode reader bracket is supplied with the barcode reader. See
Appendix E, Barcode Reader, for instructions on installing the bracket.

CLINITEK Advantus Waste Bin Liners

The CLINITEK Advantus Waste Bin Liners, are plastic liners that fit into
the waste bin of the CLINITEK Advantus analyzer. They provide a safe,
convenient method for removal of used urine strips. Each package
contains 5 liners.

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List of Replacement Parts

Orderable Supplies
This is a list of the replacement parts available for your
CLINITEK Advantus analyzer. Contact your local technical support
representative to order.
• AC power cord
• CLINITEK Advantus Operator’s Guide
• CLINITEK Advantus Operator’s Guide CD
• Color/Clarity Card (for use with the handheld barcode reader)
• Fixed Platform and Holddown Plate
• Holddown Plate
• Loopback Connector
• Moving Table
• Printer
• Printer Cover
• Push Bar

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Orderable Supplies

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Appendix D: Specifications

System Specifications
This section summarizes the design specifications for the
CLINITEK Advantus analyzer.

Safety Certifications
See the DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY shipped with the
CLINITEK Advantus analyzer.

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

See the DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY shipped with the
CLINITEK Advantus analyzer.

Analyzer Dimensions
Dimension Value
Depth 35 cm (13.75 in)
Height 32 cm (12.75 in)
Width 39 cm (15.75 in)
Weight 7.2 kg (16 lbs)

Environmental Specifications
Specification Value
Ambient Operating 18° to 30°C (64° to 86°F).
Temperature At temperatures under 22°C (72°F),
urobilinogen and leukocyte results may be
decreased, and at temperatures above 26°C
(79°F), increased.
Optimum Operating 22° to 26°C (72° to 79°F).
Temperature
Relative Humidity 20 to 80%, non-condensing, actively
controlled
Optimum Relative 35 to 55%
Humidity
Indoor Use Only

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Specification Value
Altitude up to 2000 meters
Ventilation 1709 BTU
IEC 1010-1 Installation Category II
IEC 1010-1 Equipment Classification Class I
IEC 1010-1 Pollution Degree 2

Electrical Requirements
Requirement Value
Electrical Rating 100 to 240 VAC ± 10%
Power Requirements 50 to 60 Hz
Maximum Power 72 VA
Input
Fuse Rating 2 A, 250 V, 2 AG, SB(T)
Line Leakage Current < 0.5 mA in normal condition
< 3.5 mA in single fault condition

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 Tables of Results
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Table D-1: English and Chinese, Units—Conventional

Test Printed Units Reported Results

Normal System PLUS System
Glucose GLU mg/dL NEGATIVE 500 NEGATIVE 2+
100 >=1000 TRACE 3+
250 1+
Bilirubin BIL NEGATIVE MODERATE NEGATIVE 2+
SMALL LARGE 1+ 3+
Ketone KET mg/dL NEGATIVE 40 NEGATIVE 2+
TRACE >=80 TRACE 3+
15 1+
Specific Gravity SG <=1.005 1.020 No Difference
1.010 1.025
1.015 >=1.030
Occult Blood BLO NEGATIVE SMALL NEGATIVE 1+
TRACE-LYSED MODERATE TRACE-LYSED 2+
TRACE-INTACT LARGE TRACE-INTACT 3+
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Test Printed Units Reported Results

Normal System PLUS System
pH pH 5.0 7.5 No Difference
5.5 8.0
6.0 8.5
6.5 >=9.0
7.0
Urobilinogen URO E.U./dL 0.2 4.0 No Difference
1.0 >=8.0
2.0
Nitrite NIT NEGATIVE POSITIVE No Difference
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Leukocytes LEU NEGATIVE MODERATE NEGATIVE 2+

TRACE LARGE TRACE 3+
SMALL 1+
Protein PRO mg/dL NEGATIVE 100 NEGATIVE 2+
a a
TRACE (15 ) >=300 TRACE (LOW ) 3+
(300a)
30 1+
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Test Printed Units Reported Results

Normal System PLUS System
Creatininea CRE mg/dL 10 200 No Difference
50 300
100
Protein-to- P:C mg/g NORMAL DILUTEb No Difference
Creatinine Ratioa NORMAL
150 ABNORMAL
300 ABNORMAL
>500 ABNORMAL
c
Color COL YELLOW GREEN No Difference
ORANGE BLUE
RED BROWN
d
Clarity CLA CLEAR TURBID No Difference
SL CLOUDY OTHER
CLOUDY
a. These tests and results are only available when using Multistix PRO Reagent Strips for Urinalysis.
b. Specimen is too dilute to accurately determine ratio result. Repeat test on new specimen.
c. Color may be preceded with LT or DK when determined by the analyzer. If determined visually, default descriptions can be changed by the user.
Other can also be reported.
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d. Determined visually. Reported results are default descriptions that can be changed by the user.
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Test Printed Units Reported Values

Standard System PLUS System
Glucose GLU mmol/L NEGATIVE 28 NEGATIVE 2+
5.5 >=55 TRACE 3+
14 1+
Bilirubin BIL NEGATIVE MODERATE NEGATIVE 2+
SMALL LARGE 1+ 3+
Ketone KET mmol/L NEGATIVE 3.9 NEGATIVE 2+
TRACE >=7.8 TRACE 3+
1.5 1+
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Specific Gravity SG <=1.005 1.020 No Difference

1.010 1.025
1.015 >=1.030
Occult Blood BLD Ery/µL NEGATIVE Ca 25 NEGATIVE 1+
TRACE-LYSED Ca 80 TRACE-LYSED 2+
TRACE-INTACT Ca 200 TRACE-INTACT 3+
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Test Printed Units Reported Values

Standard System PLUS System
pH pH 5.0 7.5 No Difference
5.5 8.0
6.0 8.5
6.5 >=9.0
7.0
Urobilinogen UBG µmol/L 3.2 66 No Difference
16 >=131
33
Nitrite NIT NEGATIVE POSITIVE No Difference
Leukocytes LEU Leu/µL NEGATIVE Ca 125 NEGATIVE 2+
Ca 15 Ca 500 TRACE 3+
Ca 70 1+
Protein PRO g/L NEGATIVE 1.0 NEGATIVE 2+
a a a
TRACE (0.15 ) >=3.0 (3.0 ) TRACE (LOW ) 3+
0.3 1+
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Test Printed Units Reported Values

Standard System PLUS System
Creatininea CRE mmol/L 0.9 17.7 No Difference
4.4 26.5
8.8
Protein-to-Creatinine P:C mg/mmol NORMAL DILUTEb No Difference
Ratioa NORMAL
17.0 ABNORMAL
33.9 ABNORMAL
> 56.6 ABNORMAL
c
Color COL YELLOW GREEN No Difference
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ORANGE BLUE
RED BROWN
d
Clarity CLA CLEAR TURBID No Difference
SL CLOUDY OTHER
CLOUDY
a. These tests and results are only available when using Multistix PRO Reagent Strips for Urinalysis.
b. Specimen is too dilute to accurately determine ratio result. Repeat test on new specimen.
c. Color may be preceded with LT or DK when determined by the analyzer. If determined visually, default descriptions can be changed by the user.
Other can also be reported.
d. Determined visually. Reported results are default descriptions that can be changed by the user.
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Test Printed Units Reported Results

Normal System PLUS System
Glucose GLU NEGATIVE 3+ NEGATIVE 2+
1+ 4+ TRACE 3+
2+ 1+
Bilirubin BIL NEGATIVE 2+ No Difference
1+ 3+
Ketone KET NEGATIVE 3+ NEGATIVE 2+
1+ 4+ TRACE 3+
2+ 1+
Specific Gravity SG <=1.005 1.020 No Difference
1.010 1.025
1.015 >=1.030
Occult Blood BLD NEGATIVE 1+ No Difference
+/- 2+
+/- INTACT 3+
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Test Printed Units Reported Results

Normal System PLUS System
pH pH 5.0 7.5 No Difference
5.5 8.0
6.0 8.5
6.5 >=9.0
7.0
Urobilinogen UBG µmol/L 3.2 66 No Difference
16 >=131
33
Nitrite NIT NEGATIVE POSITIVE No Difference
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Leukocytes LEU NEGATIVE 3+ NEGATIVE 2+

1+ 4+ TRACE 3+
2+ 1+
Protein PRO NEGATIVE 2+ NEGATIVE 2+
a a
+/- (LOW ) 3+ TRACE (LOW ) 3+
1+ 1+
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Test Printed Units Reported Results

Normal System PLUS System
Creatininea CRE mmol/L 0.9 17.7 No Difference
4.4 26.5
8.8
Protein-to- P:C mg/mmol NORMAL DILUTEb No Difference
Creatinine Ratioa NORMAL
17.0 ABNORMAL
33.9 ABNORMAL
> 56.6 ABNORMAL
c
Color COL YELLOW GREEN No Difference
ORANGE BLUE
RED BROWN
d
Clarity CLA CLEAR TURBID No Difference
SL CLOUDY OTHER
CLOUDY
a. These tests and results are only available when using Multistix PRO Reagent Strips for Urinalysis.
b. Specimen is too dilute to accurately determine ratio result. Repeat test on new specimen.
c. Color may be preceded with LT or DK when determined by the analyzer. If determined visually, default descriptions can be changed by the user.
Other can also be reported.
159

d. Determined visually. Reported results are default descriptions that can be changed by the user.
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Test Abkürzung Einheiten Angegebene Werte

Normales System Plus System
Glucose GLU mg/dL NEGATIV 500 NEGATIV 2+
100 >=1000 SPUR 3+
250 1+
Bilirubin BIL NEGATIV MAESSIG NEGATIV 2+
SCHWACH STARK 1+ 3+
Keton KET mg/dL NEGATIV 40 NEGATIV 2+
SPUR >=80 SPUR 3+
15 1+
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Spezifisches SG <=1.005 1.020 gleich

Gewicht 1.010 1.025
1.015 >=1.030
Blut OBL Ery/µL 0 Ca 80 NEGATIV 1+
Ca 10 Ca 200 SPUR-LYSE 2+
Ca 25 SPUR-ZELLEN 3+
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Test Abkürzung Einheiten Angegebene Werte

Normales System Plus System
pH pH 5.0 7.5 gleich
5.5 8.0
6.0 8.5
6.5 >=9.0
7.0
Urobilinogen UBG mg/dL 0.2 4.0 gleich
1.0 >=8.0
2.0
Nitrit NIT NEGATIV POSITIV gleich
Leukozyten LEU Leu/µL 0 Ca 125 NEGATIV 2+
Ca 15 Ca 500 SPUR 3+
Ca 70 1+
Protein PRO mg/dL NEGATIV 100 NEGATIV 2+
a a a
SPUR (15 ) >=300 (300 ) SPUR (WENIG ) 3+
30 1+
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Test Abkürzung Einheiten Angegebene Werte

Normales System Plus System
Kreatinina KRE mg/dL 10 200 gleich
50 300
100
Protein-Kreatinin- P:K mg/g P OK / K GERINGb gleich
Verhältnisa NORMAL
150 ABNORMAL
300 ABNORMAL
>500 ABNORMAL
c
Farbe COL GELB GRUEN gleich
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ORANGE BLAU
ROT BRAUN
d
Klarheit CLA KLAR TRUEB gleich
FLOCKIG ANDERS
S. FLOCKIG
a. Diese Tests und Ergebnisse stehen nur bei Verwendung von Multistix Pro Teststreifen zur Verfügung.
b. Probe ist zu stark verdünnt, um den Quotienten genau zu bestimmen. Test an neuer Probe wiederholen.
c. Vor der Farbe kann HELL oder DUNK stehen, wenn die Auswertung durch das System erfolgt. Bei visueller Bestimmung können die vom System
vorgegebenen Farben vom Bediener verändert werden. "ANDERS" kann auch angegeben werden.
d. Wird visuell bestimmt. Die angegebenen Ergebnisse sind Standardbeschreibungen, die vom Benutzer geändert werden können.
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Test Abkürzung Einheiten Angegebene Werte

Normales System Plus System
Glucose GLU mmol/L NEGATIV 28 NEGATIV 2+
5.5 >=55 SPUR 3+
14 1+
Bilirubin BIL NEGATIV MAESSIG NEGATIV 2+
SCHWACH STARK 1+ 3+
Keton KET mmol/L NEGATIV 3.9 NEGATIV 2+
SPUR >=7.8 SPUR 3+
1.5 1+
Spezifisches Gewicht SG <=1.005 1.020 gleich
1.010 1.025
1.015 >=1.030
Blut OBL Ery/µL 0 Ca 80 NEGATIV 1+
Ca 10 Ca 200 SPUR-LYSE 2+
Ca 25 SPUR-ZELLEN 3+
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Test Abkürzung Einheiten Angegebene Werte

Normales System Plus System
pH pH 5.0 7.5 gleich
5.5 8.0
6.0 8.5
6.5 >=9.0
7.0
Urobilinogen UBG µmol/L 3.2 66 gleich
16 >=131
33
Nitrit NIT NEGATIV POSITIV gleich
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Leukozyten LEU Leu/µL 0 Ca 125 NEGATIV 2+

Ca 15 Ca 500 SPUR 3+
Ca 70 1+
Protein PRO g/L NEGATIV 1.0 NEGATIV 2+
a a a
SPUR (0.15 ) >=3.0(3.0 ) SPUR (WENIG ) 3+
0.3 1+
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Test Abkürzung Einheiten Angegebene Werte

Normales System Plus System
Kreatinina KRE mmol/L 0.9 17.7 gleich
4.4 26.5
8.8
Protein-Kreatinin- P:K mg/mmol P OK / K GERINGb gleich
Quotienta NORMAL
17.0 ABNORMAL
33.9 ABNORMAL
>56.6 ABNORMAL
c
Farbe COL GELB GRUEN gleich
ORANGE BLAU
ROT BRAUN
d
Klarheit CLA KLAR TRUEB gleich
FLOCKIG ANDERS
S. FLOCKIG
a. Diese Tests und Ergebnisse stehen nur bei Verwendung von Multistix PRO Teststreifen zur Verfügung.
b. Probe ist zu stark verdünnt, um den Quotienten genau zu bestimmen. Test an neuer Probe wiederholen.
c. Vor der Farbe kann HELL oder DUNK stehen, wenn die Auswertung durch das System erfolgt. Bei visueller Bestimmung können die vom System
vorgegebenen Farben vom Bediener verändert werden. "ANDERS" kann auch angegeben werden.
165

d. Wird visuell bestimmt. Die angegebenen Ergebnisse sind Standardbeschreibungen, die vom Benutzer geändert werden können.
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Test Abréviation Unités Valeurs indiquées

Système usuel Système croix
Glucose GLU g/dL NEGATIF 5,0 NEGATIF 2+
TRACES >=10,0 TRACES 3+
2,5 1+
Bilirubine BIL NEGATIF MOYEN NEGATIF 2+
FAIBLE FORT 1+ 3+
Corps cétoniques CET g/dL NEGATIF 0,4 NEGATIF 2+
TRACES >=0,8 TRACES 3+
0,15 1+
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Densité DEN <=1,005 1,020 Identique

1,010 1,025
1,015 >=1,030
Sang SNG GR/µL NEGATIF env. 25 NEGATIF 1+
TRACES-LYSE env. 80 TRACES-LYSE 2+
TRACES-INTACT env. 200 TRACES-INTACT 3+
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Test Abréviation Unités Valeurs indiquées

Système usuel Système croix
pH pH 5,0 7,5 Identique
5,5 8,0
6,0 8,5
6,5 >=9,0
7,0
Urobilinogène URO mg/dL 0,2 4,0 Identique
1,0 >=8,0
2,0
Nitrites NIT NEGATIF POSITIF Identique
Leucocytes LEU GB/µL NEGATIF env. 125 NEGATIF 2+
env. 15 env. 500 TRACES 3+
env. 70 1+
Protéines PRO g/L NEGATIF 1,0 NEGATIF 2+
a a a
TRACES (0,15 ) >=3,0 (3,0 ) TRACES (FAIBLE ) 3+
0,3 1+
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Test Abréviation Unités Valeurs indiquées

Système usuel Système croix
Créatininea CRE mg/dL 10 200 Identique
50 300
100
Ratio protéines- P:C mg/g NORMAL, DILUEEb Identique
créatininea NORMAL 300 ANORMAL
150 ANORMAL >500
ANORMAL
Couleurc COL JAUNE VERT Identique
ORANGE BLEU
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ROUGE MARRON
Aspectd ASP LIMPIDE OPAQUE Identique
LEG TROUBLE AUTRE
TROUBLE
a. Ces analyses et résultats sont disponibles uniquement lors de l'utilisation de bandelettes réactives Multistix PRO.
b. L'échantillon est trop dilué pour permettre de déterminer avec précision le résultat du rapport. L'analyse doit être effectuée sur un nouvel
échantillon.
c. La couleur peut être précédée de la mention CLR. ou FONC. en cas de définition par l'analyseur. En cas de détermination visuelle, les descriptions
par défaut peuvent être modifiées par l'utilisateur. La mention Autre peut également être indiquée.
d. Détermination visuelle. Les résultats rapportés sont des descriptions par défaut qui peuvent être modifiées par l'utilisateur.
 Table D-7: French, Units—International (SI)
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Test Abréviation Unités Valeurs indiquées

Système usuel Système croix
Glucose GLU mmol/L NEGATIF 28 NEGATIF 2+
5,5 >=55 TRACES 3+
14 1+
Bilirubine BIL NEGATIF MOYEN NEGATIF 2+
FAIBLE FORT 1+ 3+
Corps CET mmol/L NEGATIF 3,9 NEGATIF 2+
cétoniques TRACES >=7,8 TRACES 3+
1,5 1+
Densité DEN <=1,005 1,020 Identique
1,010 1,025
1,015 >=1,030
Sang SNG NEGATIF FAIBLE NEGATIF 1+
TRACES-LYSE MOYEN TRACES-LYSE 2+
TRACES-INTACT FORT TRACES-INTACT 3+
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Test Abréviation Unités Valeurs indiquées

Système usuel Système croix
pH pH 5,0 7,5 Identique
5,5 8,0
6,0 8,5
6,5 >=9,0
7,0
Urobilinogène URO µmol/L 3,2 66 Identique
16 >=131
33
Nitrites NIT NEGATIF POSITIF Identique
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Leucocytes LEU NEGATIF MOYEN NEGATIF 2+

TRACES FORT TRACES 3+
FAIBLE 1+
Protéines PRO g/L NEGATIF 1,0 NEGATIF 2+
a a a
TRACES (0,15 ) >=3,0 (3,0 ) TRACES (FAIBLE ) 3+
0,3 1+
CLINITEK Advantus Operator’s Guide

Test Abréviation Unités Valeurs indiquées

Système usuel Système croix
Créatininea CRE mmol/L 0,9 17,7 Identique
4,4 26,5
8,8
Ratio protéines- P:C mg/mmol NORMAL, DILUEEb Identique
créatininea NORMAL 33,9 ANORMAL
17,0 ANORMAL >56,6
ANORMAL
Couleurc COL JAUNE VERT Identique
ORANGE BLEU
ROUGE MARRON
Aspectd ASP LIMPIDE OPAQUE Identique
LEG TROUBLE AUTRE
TROUBLE
a. Ces analyses et résultats sont disponibles uniquement lors de l'utilisation de bandelettes réactives Multistix Pro.
b. L'échantillon est trop dilué pour permettre de déterminer avec précision le résultat du rapport. L'analyse doit être effectuée sur un nouvel
échantillon.
c. La couleur peut être précédée de la mention CLR. ou FONC. en cas de définition par l'analyseur. En cas de détermination visuelle, les descriptions
par défaut peuvent être modifiées par l'utilisateur. La mention Autre peut également être indiquée.
d. Détermination visuelle. Les résultats rapportés sont des descriptions par défaut qui peuvent être modifiées par l'utilisateur.
171
 Table D-8: Italian, Units—Conventional
172

Analisi Stampato Unità Risultati refertati

Sistema normale Plus System
Glucosio GLU g/L NEGATIVO 5,0 NEGATIVO 2+
1,0 >=10,0 TRACCE 3+
2,5 1+
Bilirubina BIL NEGATIVO MEDIO NEGATIVO 2+
LEGGERO FORTE 1+ 3+
Chetoni KET mg/dL NEGATIVO 40 NEGATIVO 2+
TRACCE >=80 TRACCE 3+
15 1+
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Peso Specifico PS <=1,005 1,020 Uguale

1,010 1,025
1,015 >=1,030
Sangue occulto SAN NEGATIVO LEGGERO NEGATIVO 1+
TRACCE(LIS.) MEDIO TRACCE(LIS.) 2+
TRACCE(INT.) FORTE TRACCE(INT.) 3+
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Analisi Stampato Unità Risultati refertati

Sistema normale Plus System
pH pH 5,0 7,0 Uguale
5,5 7,5
6,0 8,0
6,5 8,5
>=9,0
Urobilinogeno URO E.U./dL 0,2 4,0 Uguale
1,0 >=8,0
2,0
Nitriti NIT NEGATIVO POSITIVO Uguale
Leucociti LEU Cel/µL NEGATIVO Ca 125 NEGATIVO 2+
Ca 15 Ca 500 TRACCE 3+
Ca 70 1+
Proteina PRO mg/dL NEGATIVO 100 NEGATIVO 2+
a a a
TRACCE(15 ) >=300(300 ) TRACCE(BASSO ) 3+
30 1+
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Analisi Stampato Unità Risultati refertati

Sistema normale Plus System
Creatininaa CRE mg/dL 10 200 Uguale
50 300
100
Rapporto P:C mg/g DILUITO NORMALEb Uguale
creatinina/proteinea NORMALE
150 ANORMALE
300 ANORMALE
>500 ANORMALE
c
Colore COL GIALLO VERDE Uguale
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ARANCIONE AZZURO
ROSSO MARRONE
d
Aspetto ASP LIMPIDA MOL. TORB. Uguale
LEGG. TORBIDA ALTRO
TORBIDA
a. Queste analisi e risultati sono disponibili solo quando si utilizzano le strisce reattive Multistix Pro.
b. Il campione è troppo diluito per determinare con precisione un risultato accurato. Ripetere l’analisi con un nuovo campione.
c. Il colore può essere accompagnato da "LT" (Chiaro) o "DK" (Scuro) quando è determinato dallo strumento. Se si determina visivamente, le
descrizioni di default possono essere cambiate dall’utente; i risultati possono refertare anche "ALTRO".
d. Determinato a vista. I risultati riportati sono le descrizioni predefinite modificabili dall'utente.
 Table D-9: Italian, Units—International (SI)
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Analisi Stampato Unità Risultati refertati

Sistema normale Plus System
Glucosio GLU mmol/L NEGATIVO 28 NEGATIVO 2+
5,5 >=55 TRACCE 3+
14 1+
Bilirubina BIL NEGATIVO MEDIO NEGATIVO 2+
LEGGERO FORTE 1+ 3+
Chetoni KET mmol/L NEGATIVO 3,9 NEGATIVO 2+
TRACCE >=7,8 TRACCE 3+
1,5 1+
Peso Specifico PS <=1,005 1,020 Uguale
1,010 1,025
1,015 >=1,030
Sangue occulto SAN eri/µL 0 Ca 80 NEGATIVO 1+
Ca 10 Ca 200 TRACCE(LIS.) 2+
Ca 25 TRACCE(INT.) 3+
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Analisi Stampato Unità Risultati refertati

Sistema normale Plus System
pH pH 5,0 7,5 Uguale
5,5 8,0
6,0 8,5
6,5 >=9,0
7,0
Urobilinogeno URO µmol/L 3,2 66 Uguale
16 >=131
33
Nitriti NIT NEGATIVO POSITIVO Uguale
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Leucociti LEU Cel/µL 0 Ca 125 NEGATIVO 2+

Ca 15 Ca 500 TRACCE 3+
Ca 70 1+
Proteina PRO g/L NEGATIVO 1,0 NEGATIVO 2+
a a a
TRACCE (0,15 ) >=3,0(3,0 ) TRACCE (BASSO ) 3+
0,3 1+
CLINITEK Advantus Operator’s Guide

Analisi Stampato Unità Risultati refertati

Sistema normale Plus System
Creatininaa CRE mmol/L 0,9 17,7 Uguale
4,4 26,5
8,8
Rapporto P:C mg/mmol DILUITO NORMALEb Uguale
creatinina/proteinea NORMALE
17,0 ANORMALE
33,9 ANORMALE
>56,6 ANORMALE
c
Colore COL GIALLO VERDE Uguale
ARANCIONE AZZURO
ROSSO MARRONE
d
Aspetto ASP LIMPIDA MOL. TORB. Uguale
LEGG. TORBIDA ALTRO
TORBIDA
a. Queste analisi e risultati sono disponibili solo quando si utilizzano le strisce reattive Multistix Pro.
b. Il campione è troppo diluito per determinare con precisione un risultato accurato. Ripetere l’analisi con un nuovo campione..
c. Il colore può essere accompagnato da "LT" (Chiaro) o "DK" (Scuro) quando è determinato dallo strumento. Se si determina visivamente, le
descrizioni di default possono essere cambiate dall’utente; i risultati possono refertare anche "ALTRO".
177

d. Determinato a vista. I risultati riportati sono le descrizioni predefinite modificabili dall'utente.

 Table D-10: Spanish, Units—Conventional
178

Análisis Abre- Unidades Valores Reportados

viatura Sistema Normal Sistema de Cruces
Glucosa GLU mg/dL NEGATIVO 500 NEGATIVO 2+
100 >=1000 INDICIOS 3+
250 1+
Bilirrubina BIL NEGATIVO MODERADO NEGATIVO 2+
BAJO ALTO 1+ 3+
Cetona CET mg/dL NEGATIVO 40 NEGATIVO 2+
INDICIOS >=80 INDICIOS 3+
15 1+
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Densidad DEN <=1.005 1.020 Ninguna Diferencia

(Gravedad 1.010 1.025
específica)
1.015 >=1.030
Sangre oculta SAN Hem/µL NEGATIVO Apr 25 NEGATIVO 1+
IND. HEMOLIZ. Apr 80 IND. HEMOLIZ. 2+
IND. INTACTOS Apr 200 IND. INTACTOS 3+
CLINITEK Advantus Operator’s Guide

Análisis Abre- Unidades Valores Reportados

viatura Sistema Normal Sistema de Cruces
pH pH 5.0 7.5 Ninguna Diferencia
5.5 8.0
6.0 8.5
6.5 >=9.0
7.0
Urobilinógeno URO E.U./dL 0.2 4.0 Ninguna Diferencia
1.0 >=8.0
2.0
Nitrito NIT NEGATIVO POSITIVO Ninguna Diferencia
Leucocitos LEU Leu/µL NEGATIVO Apr 125 NEGATIVO 2+
Apr 15 Apr 500 INDICIOS 3+
Apr 70 1+
Proteínas PRO mg/dL NEGATIVO 100 NEGATIVO 2+
a a a
INDICIOS (15 ) >=300(300 ) INDICIOS (BAJO ) 3+
30 1+
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Análisis Abre- Unidades Valores Reportados

viatura Sistema Normal Sistema de Cruces
Creatininaa CRE mg/dL 10 200 Ninguna Diferencia
50 300
100
Cociente de P:C mg/g DILUIDO NORMALb Ninguna Diferencia
proteínas/ NORMAL
creatininaa
150 ANORMAL
300 ANORMAL
>500 ANORMAL
c
Color COL AMARILLO VERDE Ninguna Diferencia
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NARANJA AZUL
ROJO MARRON
d
Aspecto ASP CLARO MUY TURBIO Ninguna Diferencia
LIG. TURBIO OTROS
TURBIO
a. Estas pruebas y resultados sólo estarán disponibles si se utilizan tiras reactivas MULTISTIX PRO.
b. La muestra está demasiado diluida para determinar de forma exacta el resultado del cociente. Repetir la prueba con una muestra nueva.
c. El color puede ir precedido de CL. u OSC. cuando es determinado por el analizador. Si se determina visualmente, el usuario puede modificar las
descripciones predeterminadas. El resultado también puede ser “Otros”.
d. Determinado visualmente. Los resultados comunicados son descripciones predeterminadas que el usuario puede modificar.
 Table D-11: Spanish, Units—International (SI)
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Análisis Abre- Unidades Valores Reportados

viatura Sistema Normal Sistema de Cruces
Glucosa GLU mmol/L NEGATIVO 28 NEGATIVO 2+
5.5 >=55 INDICIOS 3+
14 1+
Bilirrubina BIL NEGATIVO MODERADO NEGATIVO 2+
BAJO ALTO 1+ 3+
Cetona CET mmol/L NEGATIVO 3.9 NEGATIVO 2+
INDICIOS >=7.8 INDICIOS 3+
1.5 1+
Densidad DEN <=1.005 1.020 Ninguna Diferencia
(Gravedad 1.010 1.025
específica)
1.015 >=1.030
Sangre oculta SAN Eri/µL 0 Apr 80 NEGATIVO 1+
Apr 10 Apr 200 IND.HEMOLIZ. 2+
Apr 25 IND.INTACTOS 3+
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Análisis Abre- Unidades Valores Reportados

viatura Sistema Normal Sistema de Cruces
pH pH 5.0 7.5 Ninguna Diferencia
5.5 8.0
6.0 8.5
6.5 >=9.0
7.0
Urobilinógeno URO µmol/L 3.2 66 Ninguna Diferencia
16 >=131
33
Nitrito NIT NEGATIVO POSITIVO Ninguna Diferencia
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Leucocitos LEU Leu/µL NEGATIVO Apr 125 NEGATIVO 2+

Apr 15 Apr 500 INDICIOS 3+
Apr 70 1+
Proteínas PRO g/L NEGATIVO 1.0 NEGATIVO 2+
a a a
INDICIOS (0.15 ) >=3.0(3.0 ) INDICIOS (BAJO ) 3+
0.3 1+
CLINITEK Advantus Operator’s Guide

Análisis Abre- Unidades Valores Reportados

viatura Sistema Normal Sistema de Cruces
Creatininaa CRE mmol/L 0.9 17.7 Ninguna Diferencia
4.4 26.5
8.8
Cociente de P:C mg/mmol DILUIDO NORMALb Ninguna Diferencia
proteínas/ NORMAL
creatininaa
17.0 ANORMAL
33.9 ANORMAL
>56.6 ANORMAL
c
Color COL AMARILLO VERDE Ninguna Diferencia
NARANJA AZUL
ROJO MARRON
d
Aspecto ASP CLARO MUY TURBIO Ninguna Diferencia
LIG. TURBIO OTROS
TURBIO
a. Estas pruebas y resultados sólo estarán disponibles si se utilizan tiras reactivas MULTISTIX PRO.
b. La muestra está demasiado diluida para determinar de forma exacta el resultado del cociente. Repetir la prueba con una muestra nueva.
c. El color puede ir precedido de CL. u OSC. cuando es determinado por el analizador. Si se determina visualmente, el usuario puede modificar las
descripciones predeterminadas. El resultado también puede ser “Otros”.
183

d. Determinado visualmente. Los resultados comunicados son descripciones predeterminadas que el usuario puede modificar.
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Exame Impresso Unidades Valores relatados

Sistema padrão Sistema PLUS
Glicose GLI mg/dL NEGATIVO 500 NEGATIVO 2+
100 >=1000 INDICIO 3+
250 1+
Bilirrubina BIL NEGATIVO MODERADO NEGATIVO 2+
PEQUENO GRANDE 1+ 3+
Acetona CET mg/dL NEGATIVO 40 NEGATIVO 2+
INDICIO >=80 INDICIO 3+
15 1+
CLINITEK Advantus Operator’s Guide

Densidade DEN <=1,005 1,020 Sem diferenças

1,010 1,025
1,015 >=1,030
Sangue oculto SAN NEGATIVO PEQUENO NEGATIVO 1+
INDICIO-LISADO MODERADO INDICIO-LISADO 2+
INDICIO- GRANDE INDICIO-INTACTO 3+
INTACTO
CLINITEK Advantus Operator’s Guide

Exame Impresso Unidades Valores relatados

Sistema padrão Sistema PLUS
pH pH 5,0 7,5 Sem diferenças
5,5 8,0
6,0 8,5
6,5 >=9,0
7,0
Urobilinogênio URO mg/dL 0,2 4,0 Sem diferenças
1,0 >=8,0
2,0
Nitrito NIT NEGATIVO POSITIVO Sem diferenças
Leucócitos LEU NEGATIVO MODERADO NEGATIVO 2+
INDICIO GRANDE INDICIO 3+
PEQUENO 1+
Proteína PRO mg/dL NEGATIVO 100 NEGATIVO 2+
a a a
INDICIO (15 ) >=300 (300 ) INDICIO (BAIXO ) 3+
30 1+
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Exame Impresso Unidades Valores relatados

Sistema padrão Sistema PLUS
Creatininaa CRE mg/dL 10 200 Sem diferenças
50 300
100
Relação proteína- P:C mg/g DILUIDO NORMALb Sem diferenças
creatininaa NORMAL 300 ANORMAL
150 ANORMAL >500
ANORMAL
Corc COR AMARELO VERDE Sem diferenças
LARANJA AZUL
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VERMELHO MARROM
Aspectod ASP CLARO TURVO Sem diferenças
POUCO OUTROS
NEBULOSO
NEBULOSO
a. Esses testes e resultados estão disponíveis apenas usando as tiras reagentes Multistix Pro.
b. A amostra está muito diluída para determinar um resultado de relação com precisão. Repita o teste em uma nova amostra.
c. A coloração pode ser precedida por CL. ou ES. quando determinada pelo analisador. Se forem determinadas visualmente, as descrições padrão
poderão ser mudadas pelo usuário. Outras descrições também podem ser informadas.
d. Determinado visualmente. Os resultados informados são descrições padrão que podem ser mudadas pelo usuário.
 Table D-13: Portuguese, Units—International (SI)
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Exame Impresso Unidades Valores relatados

Sistema padrão Sistema PLUS
Glicose GLI mmol/L NEGATIVO 28 NEGATIVO 2+
5,5 >=55 INDICIO 3+
14 1+
Bilirrubina BIL NEGATIVO MODERADO NEGATIVO 2+
PEQUENO GRANDE 1+ 3+
Acetona CET mmol/L NEGATIVO 3,9 NEGATIVO 2+
INDICIO >=7,8 INDICIO 3+
1,5 1+
Densidade DEN <=1,005 1,020 Sem diferenças
1,010 1,025
1,015 >=1,030
Sangue oculto SAN NEGATIVO PEQUENO NEGATIVO 1+
INDICIO-LISADO MODERADO INDICIO-LISADO 2+
INDICIO- GRANDE INDICIO-INTACTO 3+
INTACTO
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Exame Impresso Unidades Valores relatados

Sistema padrão Sistema PLUS
pH pH 5,0 7,5 Sem diferenças
5,5 8,0
6,0 8,5
6,5 >=9,0
7,0
Urobilinogênio URO µmol/L 3,2 66 Sem diferenças
16 >=131
33
Nitrito NIT NEGATIVO POSITIVO Sem diferenças
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Leucócitos LEU NEGATIVO MODERADO NEGATIVO 2+

INDICIO GRANDE INDICIO 3+
PEQUENO 1+
Proteína PRO g/L NEGATIVO 1,0 NEGATIVO 2+
a a a
INDICIO (0,15 ) >=3,0 (3,0 ) INDICIO (BAIXO ) 3+
0,3 1+
CLINITEK Advantus Operator’s Guide

Exame Impresso Unidades Valores relatados

Sistema padrão Sistema PLUS
Creatininaa CRE mmol/L 0,9 17,7 Sem diferenças
4,4 26,5
8,8
Relação P:C mg/mmol DILUIDO NORMALb Sem diferenças
proteína- NORMAL 33,9 ANORMAL
creatininaa
17,0 ANORMAL >56,6 ANORMAL
c
Cor COR AMARELO VERDE Sem diferenças
LARANJA AZUL
VERMELHO MARROM
d
Aspecto ASP CLARO TURVO Sem diferenças
POUCO OUTROS
NEBULOSO
NEBULOSO
a. Esses testes e resultados estão disponíveis apenas usando as tiras reagentes Multistix Pro.
b. A amostra está muito diluída para determinar um resultado de relação com precisão. Repita o teste em uma nova amostra.
c. A coloração pode ser precedida por CL. ou ES. quando determinada pelo analisador. Se forem determinadas visualmente, as descrições padrão
poderão ser mudadas pelo usuário. Outras descrições também podem ser informadas.
d. Determinado visualmente. Os resultados informados são descrições padrão que podem ser mudadas pelo usuário.
189
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190

Test Förkortning Enheter Rapporterade resultat

Normalt system Plussystem
Glukos GLU mmol/L NEGATIV 500 NEGATIV 2+
100 >=1000 SPAAR 3+
250 1+
Bilirubin BIL NEGATIV LAGOM NEGATIV 2+
LITEN STOR 1+ 3+
Keton KET mg/dL NEGATIV 40 NEGATIV 2+
SPAAR >=80 SPAAR 3+
15 1+
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Specifik vikt SG <=1,005 1,020 Ingen skillnad

1,010 1,025
1,015 >=1,030
Ockult blod BLD NEGATIV LITEN NEGATIV 1+
SPAAR-LYSERAD LAGOM SPAAR-LYSERAD 2+
SPAAR-INTAKT STOR SPAAR-INTAKT 3+
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Test Förkortning Enheter Rapporterade resultat

Normalt system Plussystem
pH pH 5,0 7,5 Ingen skillnad
5,5 8,0
6,0 8,5
6,5 >=9,0
7,0
Urobilinogen UBG E.U./dL 0,2 4,0 Ingen skillnad
1,0 >=8,0
2,0
Nitrit NIT NEGATIV POSITIV Ingen skillnad
Leukocyter LEU NEGATIV LAGOM NEGATIV 2+
SPAAR STOR SPAAR 3+
LITEN 1+
Protein PRO mg/dL NEGATIV 100 NEGATIV 2+
a a a
SPAAR (15 ) >=300 (300 ) SPAAR (LAAG ) 3+
30 1+
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Test Förkortning Enheter Rapporterade resultat

Normalt system Plussystem
Kreatinina CRE mg/dL 10 200 Ingen skillnad
50 300
100
Protein- P:C mg/g NORMAL SPAEDNINGb Ingen skillnad
kreatinin-kvota NORMAL
150 ONORMAL
300 ONORMAL
>500 ONORMAL
c
Färg COL GUL GROEN Ingen skillnad
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ORANGE BLAA
ROED BRUN
d
Klarhet CLA KLAR GRUMLIG Ingen skillnad
ANINGEN OKLAR ANNAT
OKLAR
a. De här testerna och resultaten finns endast om du använder Multistix-Pro reagensstickor.
b. Det går inte att bestämma rätt kvotresultat eftersom proverna är för utspädda. Upprepa testet med ett nytt prov.
c. Färg kan föregås av CL eller DK när den bestäms med analysinstrumentet. Om färgen bestäms med ögat kan standardbeskrivningar ändras av
användaren. Även annat kan rapporteras.
d. Bestämd med ögat. Rapporterade resultat är standardbeskrivningar som kan ändras av användaren.
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Test- Utskrivna Enheter Rapporterade värden

Standardsystem PLUS-system
Glukos GLU mmol/L NEGATIV 28 NEGATIV 2+
5,5 >=55 SPAAR 3+
14 1+
Bilirubin BIL NEGATIV LAGOM NEGATIV 2+
LITEN STOR 1+ 3+
Keton KET mmol/L NEGATIV 3,9 NEGATIV 2+
SPAAR >=7,8 SPAAR 3+
1,5 1+
Specifik DEN <=1,005 1,020 Ingen skillnad
gravitet 1,010 1,025
1,015 >=1,030
Ockult blod BLD Ery/µL NEGATIV Ca 25 NEGATIV 1+
SPAAR-LYSERAD Ca 80 SPAAR-LYSERAD 2+
SPAAR-INTAKT Ca 200 SPAAR-INTAKT 3+
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Standardsystem PLUS-system
pH pH 5,0 7,5 Ingen skillnad
5,5 8,0
6,0 8,5
6,5 >=9,0
7,0
Urobilinogen UBG µmol/L 3,2 66 Ingen skillnad
16 >=131
33
Nitrit NIT NEGATIV POSITIV Ingen skillnad
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Leukocyter LEU Leu/µL NEGATIV Ca 125 NEGATIV 2+

Ca 15 Ca 500 SPAAR 3+
Ca 70 1+
Protein PRO g/L NEGATIV 1,0 NEGATIV 2+
a a a
SPAAR (0,15 ) >=3,0 (3,0 ) SPAAR (LAAG ) 3+
0,3 1+
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Standardsystem PLUS-system
Kreatinina CRE mmol/L 0,9 17,7 Ingen skillnad
4,4 26,5
8,8
Protein- P:C mg/mmol NORMAL SPAEDNINGb Ingen skillnad
kreatinin-kvota NORMAL
17,0 ONORMAL
33,9 ONORMAL
>56,6 ONORMAL
c
Faerg COL GUL GROEN Ingen skillnad
ORANGE BLAA
ROED BRUN
d
Klarhet CLA KLAR GRUMLIG Ingen skillnad
ANINGEN OKLAR ANNAT
OKLAR
a. De här testerna och resultaten finns endast om du använder Multistix-Pro reagensstickor.
b. Det går inte att bestämma rätt kvotresultat eftersom proverna är för utspädda. Upprepa testet med ett nytt prov.
c. Färg kan föregås av CL eller DK när den bestäms med analysinstrumentet. Om färgen bestäms med ögat kan standardbeskrivningar ändras av
användaren. Även annat kan rapporteras.
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d. Bestämd med ögat. Rapporterade resultat är standardbeskrivningar som kan ändras av användaren.
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Normal-system PLUS-system
Glukos GLU NEGATIV 3+ NEGATIV 2+
1+ 4+ SPAAR 3+
2+ 1+
Bilirubin BIL NEGATIV 2+ Ingen skillnad
1+ 3+
Keton KET NEGATIV 3+ NEGATIV 2+
1+ 4+ SPAAR 3+
2+ 1+
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Specifik gravitet DEN <=1,005 1,020 Ingen skillnad

1,010 1,025
1,015 >=1,030
Ockult blod BLD NEGATIV 1+ Ingen skillnad
+/- 2+
+/- INTAKT 3+
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Normal-system PLUS-system
pH pH 5,0 7,5 Ingen skillnad
5,5 8,0
6,0 8,5
6,5 >=9,0
7,0
Urobilinogen URO µmol/L 3,2 66 Ingen skillnad
16 >=131
33
Nitrit NIT NEGATIV POSITIV Ingen skillnad
Leukocyter LEU NEGATIV 3+ NEGATIV 2+
1+ 4+ SPAAR 3+
2+ 1+
Protein PRO NEGATIV 2+ NEGATIV 2+
a a
+/- (LAAG ) 3+ SPAAR (LAAG ) 3+
1+ 1+
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Normal-system PLUS-system
Kreatinina KRE mmol/L 0,9 17,7 Ingen skillnad
4,4 26,5
8,8
Protein- P:K mg/mmol NORMAL Ingen skillnad
kreatinin-kvota SPAEDNINGb
NORMAL 33,9 ONORMAL
17,0 ONORMAL >56,6 ONORMAL
c
Faerg COL GUL GROEN Ingen skillnad
ORANGE BLAA
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ROED BRUN
Klarhetd CLA KLAR GRUMLIG Ingen skillnad
ANINGEN ANNAT
OKLAR
OKLAR
a. De här testerna och resultaten finns endast om du använder Multistix-Pro reagensstickor.
b. Det går inte att bestämma rätt kvotresultat eftersom proverna är för utspädda. Upprepa testet med ett nytt prov.
c. Färg kan föregås av CL eller DK när den bestäms med analysinstrumentet. Om färgen bestäms med ögat kan standardbeskrivningar ändras av
användaren. Även annat kan rapporteras.
d. Bestämd med ögat. Rapporterade resultat är standardbeskrivningar som kan ändras av användaren.
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検査 印刷 単位 報告された結果
標準システム プラスシステム
Glucose GLU g/dL - 0.5 - 2+
（ブドウ糖） 0.1 >=1.0 +/- 3+
0.25 1+
Bilirubin BIL - 2+ 同左
（ビリルビン） 1+ 3+
Ketone KET - 2+ 同左
（ケトン体） +/- 3+
1+
Specific Gravity SG <=1.005 1.020 同左
（比重） 1.010 1.025
（屈折率 - 0.005 選択単位）
1.015 >=1.030
Occult Blood OB - 1+ 同左
（潜血） +/- LYSED 2+
+/- INTACT 3+
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標準システム プラスシステム
pH pH 5.0 7.5 同左
5.5 8.0
6.0 8.5
6.5 >=9.0
7.0
Protein PRO mg/dL - 100 - 2+
（蛋白質） +/- (15a ) >=300 （300a） +/-(LOWa) 3+
30 1+
Urobilinogen URO E.U./dL 0.1 4.0 同左
（ウロビリノーゲン） 1.0 >=8.0
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2.0
Nitrite NIT - + 同左
（亜硝酸塩）
Leukocytes WBC - 2+ 同左
（白血球） +/- 3+
1+
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検査 印刷 単位 報告された結果
標準システム プラスシステム
Creatinine CRE mg/dL 10 200 同左
（クレアチニン）a 50 300
100
Protein-to-Creatinine Ratio P:C mg/g NORMAL DILUTEb 同左
（蛋白 / クレアチニン比）a NORMAL 300 ABNORMAL
150 ABNORMAL >500 ABNORMAL
Color COL YELLOW GREEN 同左
（色調）c ORANGE BLUE
RED BROWN
Clarity CLA - 2+ 同左
（混濁）d +/- OTHER
1+
a. MULTISTIX PRO 試験紙を使用した場合のみ、これらの検査を実施して結果を得ることができます。
b. 尿検体が希薄すぎます。正確な結果を得ることができません。新たに採取した検体 （早朝第一尿が望ましい）で再検査してください。
c. 色調を尿分析器で測定する場合、”LT.” （Light）または ”DK.” （Dark）を表示することがあります。
見た目で判断する場合、ユーザーが初期設定の説明を変更することができます。”OTHER” もレポートできます。
d. 目視判定します。目視判定する場合、ユーザーが初期設定の表示値を変更することができます。
201
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検査 印刷 単位 報告された結果
標準システム プラスシステム
Glucose GLU mg/dL - 500 - 3+
（ブドウ糖） 100 >=1000 1+ 4+
250 2+
Bilirubin BIL - 2+ 同左
（ビリルビン） 1+ 3+
Ketone KET - 2+ 同左
（ケトン体） +/- 3+
1+
Specific Gravity SG <=1.005 1.020 同左
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（比重） 1.010 1.025

（屈折率 - 0.005 選択単位）
1.015 >=1.030
Occult Blood （潜血） OB - 1+ 同左
+/- LYSED 2+
+/- INTACT 3+
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検査 印刷 単位 報告された結果
標準システム プラスシステム
pH pH 5.0 7.5 同左
5.5 8.0
6.0 8.5
6.5 >=9.0
7.0
Protein PRO mg/dL - 100 - 2+
（蛋白質） +/- (15a ) >=300(300a) +/-(LOWa) 3+
30 1+
Urobilinogen URO E.U./dL 0.1 4.0 同左
（ウロビリノーゲン） 1.0 >=8.0
2.0
Nitrite NIT - + 同左
（亜硝酸塩）
Leukocytes WBC - 2+ 同左
（白血球） +/- 3+
1+
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標準システム プラスシステム
Creatinine CRE mg/dL 10 200 同左
（クレアチニン）a 50 300
100
Protein-to-Creatinine Ratio P:C mg/g NORMAL DILUTEb 同左
（蛋白 / クレアチニン比）a NORMAL
150 ABNORMAL
300 ABNORMAL
>500 ABNORMAL
Color COL YELLOW GREEN 同左
（色調）c ORANGE BLUE
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RED BROWN
Clarity CLA - 2+ 同左
（混濁）d +/- OTHER
1+
a. MULTISTIX PRO 試験紙を使用した場合のみ、これらの検査を実施して結果を得ることができます。
b. 尿検体が希薄すぎます。正確な結果を得ることができません。新たに採取した検体 （早朝第一尿が望ましい）で再検査してください。
c. 色調を尿分析器で測定する場合、”LT.” （Light）または ”DK.” （Dark）を表示することがあります。
見た目で判断する場合、ユーザーが初期設定の説明を変更することができます。”OTHER” もレポートできます。
d. 目視判定します。目視判定する場合、ユーザーが初期設定の表示値を変更することができます。
Appendix E: Barcode Reader

Barcode Reader
General Information
You can use the optional CLINITEK Advantus handheld barcode reader
to:
• scan barcoded labels that are adhered to the specimen tubes,
• scan the color and clarity barcodes from the special card that is
included with the reader
• enter lot and expiration information
• enter patient and operator IDs.
The software in the barcode reader automatically distinguishes
between barcode formats.
Note You must configure the barcode prior to use.

Installing the Handheld Barcode Reader

Use the following procedure to install the hand held barcode reader:
1. Turn analyzer power off.
2. Connect the interface cable to the opening at the bottom of the
handheld barcode reader.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the barcode reader port at
the back of the analyzer.
4. Press in firmly until the connection is secure and you hear a slight
click.
5. Turn analyzer power on.
The handheld barcode reader should beep.
6. Scan the configuration barcodes provided on the barcode card.
Scan all barcodes in the order listed on the card. Scan each
barcode only one time.
The reader automatically processes the codes, without user
intervention.

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 Note Do not scan any of the barcodes provided by the
manufacturer for setting up the reader. These may change the
parameters required by the analyzer.
Barcode Reader

7. Test your barcode reader, and select the correct parameters for the
labels used in your laboratory. See Barcode Reader Options‚
page 133, in this guide for more information.
8. Attach the backing included with the reader bracket to the bracket.
9. Set the bracket near the analyzer.

Testing the Barcode Reader

Ensure that your barcode reader has been correctly installed using the
procedure in Installing the Handheld Barcode Reader. Ensure that the
barcoded labels used in your laboratory comply with the specifications
given later in this section.
Use the following procedure to test the hand held barcode reader:
1. Obtain a label for which you know the barcode value.
2. Attach the label to a specimen tube or cup.
3. At the Ready/Run screen, select Menu.
4. Select Setup.
5. Select Next Screen eight times to access the ninth Setup screen.
6. Select Perform hardware tests.
7. Select Bar code reader.
8. Aim the reader toward the barcode.
9. Press and hold the trigger.
10. Move the reader until the red line crosses the entire width of the
barcode.
The reader beeps, and the number displays on the analyzer screen.
11. If the result is not correct, or if the barcode cannot be read, repeat
the test using a new label.
12. If the result is still not correct, see Troubleshooting, below.

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Troubleshooting
It is important that the labels be printed to the required specifications.

Barcode Reader
Reading errors may occur if any of the following conditions exist:
• The narrow bar width is too small
• The barcode length too great
• The height too small
• The reader is held too far from the label
• The background reflection too high or low
The test labels included with the barcode reader can be used to verify
the operation of the reader. Two sheets of labels are provided. Each
sheet contains 2 labels in each of the 6 symbology and check digit
combinations. These test labels are of a known quality, printed within
the barcode reader specifications.
If the reader is not able to consistently read your labels, apply a test
label of the format being used to a new specimen tube and perform
the Barcode Test. If the reader is able to read the test label, the quality
of your labels may be suspect. If the test label cannot be read, the
reader itself is suspect.
If you have problems that cannot be resolved, contact your local
technical support provider for assistance.

Specifications
Barcode Formats
The CLINITEK Advantus barcode reader meets the requirements of
ASTM E1466-92, “Standard Specification for Use of Bar Codes on
Specimen Tubes in the Clinical Laboratory” (available from ASTM, 100
Barr Harbor Dr., West Conshohocken, PA 19428).

Barcode Symbols and Labels

The barcode symbols, and the labels themselves, must meet certain
specifications, detailed below:
Number of Characters: 1 to 30 data characters. A maximum of 13
characters can be displayed, stored and transmitted by the
CLINITEK Advantus analyzer. Excess characters must be removed as
leading or trailing characters.

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 Narrow Bar Width: 0.15 to 0.51 mm (0.006 to 0.02 in). It is better to
be closer to the upper limit (0.51 mm/0.02 inch), as long as the entire
barcode can be contained within the maximum length.
Barcode Reader

This measurement effects both the symbol length and how far away
from the label you can hold the handheld barcode reader. If the narrow
bar width is at the minimum, the symbol length can be no greater than
90 mm (3.5 in), including quiet zones, and the reader can be held no
more than 75 mm (3 in) away.
Narrow to Wide Ratio: Must be within the specifications for the
format being used. This is generally 2.0 to 3.0.
Symbol Length: Variable. See Narrow Bar Width for more information.
Quiet Zone: Minimum of ten times the narrow bar width at each end
of the symbol.
Symbol Height: Minimum of 10 mm (0.40 in).
Total Size of Label: May be greater than the size of the symbol to
allow for printing of human readable information. Printing of the
specimen ID number in alphanumeric digits is strongly recommended.
Symbol grade: Minimum grade of “C” as defined by ANSI X3.182-1990
(available from American National Standards Institute, 1430
Broadway, New York, NY 10018).
Wavelength of Light: 630 nm (visible red LED).

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Maintenance

CAUTION
Do not submerge the reader in water. The reader’s housing is
not water-tight.
Do not use laboratory wipes, such as Kimwipes, because they
may scratch the window.
Do not use any type of solvent to clean the reader. Harsh
chemicals can damage the finish or the window.

Clean the barcode reader window whenever it appears dirty or

smeared:
1. Wipe the reader window with a soft cloth or facial tissue
dampened with water, or a mild detergent-water solution.
2. If a detergent solution is used, rinse with a soft cloth or facial
tissue dampened with water only.
3. Clean the plastic case in the same manner.

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Appendix F: Computer and Printer

Computer and Printer

Interface

Interface
General Information
You can connect the CLINITEK Advantus analyzer to a host computer or
Laboratory Information System (LIS). You can also connect an 80-
column or form printer. This appendix contains the specifications
needed for the interface cables required. Contact your local technical
support provider for additional information on programs to interface
the analyzer to a computer or LIS.

Cable and Pin Specifications – Computer

You can use a null modem serial cable, or ethernet cable, to interface
with the CLINITEK Advantus analyzer.
The null modem cable crosses pins 2 and 3, 4 and 6, and 7 and 8. Pin 5
is straight through.
Serial cable pin assignments and hardware handshaking are described
below.
To connect from the ethernet port to a network, use a standard
straight-through CAT 5 cable. To connect directly to a PC, use a
crossover CAT 5 cable.

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 Pin Assignments for Interface Cable – Serial Port
Computer and Printer

Pin Signal Function Type Signal Source

Number Name
Interface

2 RXD Receive Data Data Computer

3 TXD Transmit Data Data CLINITEK Advantus
4 DTR Data Terminal Control CLINITEK Advantus
Ready
5 SG GND Signal Ground Ground N/A
6 DSR Data Set Ready Control Computer
7 RTS Request To Control CLINITEK Advantus
Send
8 CTS Clear to Send Control Computer

All other pins are unused.

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Computer and Printer

Signal Function Description
Name

Interface
TXD Transmit Data This output sends test data,
control characters, and analyzer
information.
RXD Receive Data This input receives control
characters for software
handshaking and data for IDs.
RTS Request to Send This output line, when high,
indicates to the computer that it
may send data.
CTS Clear to Send This input is checked before
sending each character, and, if
high, the next character is sent. If
it is not supplied by the
computer, jumper pin 7 to pin 8.
DSR Data Set Ready The computer must raise this line
whenever it is ready to receive
data. If it is not supplied by the
computer, jumper pin 4 to pin 6.
DTR Data Terminal This signal is on whenever the
Ready analyzer IO is configured for a
computer and the computer is
on.

The following signal line is not implemented.

Signal Function Description
Name
DCD Data Carrier Detect Pin 1
RNG Ring Indicator Pin 9

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 Cable and Pin Specifications – Printer
Computer and Printer

The parallel data printer port is a Centronics style with a DB-25

connector.
Interface

You can use any standard 80-column printer with a Centronics style
interface.
• Set the External Printer option to On, 80-column. See Printer‚
page 108 for more information.
• Ensure that the interface cable contains a DB-25 male connector.
This is the standard IBM configuration.
The analyzer also generates data suitable for use with the following 3
types of form printers.
Printer Products Form Printer – Set the external printer option to On,
Form Printer 1. This format adds 9 spaces to the beginning of each
line, so that the results are in the proper location on the CLINITEK
Report Form.
CLINITEK Form Printer – Set the external printer option to On, Form
Printer 2. This format does not add additional spaces to the front of
the line.
Star Form Printer or another simple form printer – Set the external
printer option to On, Form Printer 3. This format does not add
additional spaces to the front of the line. This format also includes
commands to the printer preventing it from printing a record until a
form is in place, and ejecting the form when printing is complete.
If any of the form printer formats are used, the display includes a
Reprint key that you can use if a record needs reprinting.
To determine the best format, print a record using each of the Form
Printer options.

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Pin Assignments for Interface Cable –

Computer and Printer

DB-25 Male Connector
Pin Signal Function Note Signal Source

Interface
Number Name
1 STROBE-L Data Strobe 1 CLINITEK Advantus
2 Data 1 Parallel Data CLINITEK Advantus
Line
3 Data 2 Parallel Data CLINITEK Advantus
Line
4 Data 3 Parallel Data CLINITEK Advantus
Line
5 Data 4 Parallel Data CLINITEK Advantus
Line
6 Data 5 Parallel Data CLINITEK Advantus
Line
7 Data 6 Parallel Data CLINITEK Advantus
Line
8 Data 7 Parallel Data CLINITEK Advantus
Line
9 Data 8 Parallel Data CLINITEK Advantus
Line
11 BUSY Busy Line Printer
12 PRINTER Printer Out Printer
OUT Line
18 SIG GND Signal Ground 2 N/A

Notes
Signal Function Description
Name
1 STROBE-L Data Strobe -L indicates active low signal
2 SIG GND Signal Pins 19 through 25 are also connected
Ground to the signal ground.

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Interface

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Appendix G: Symbols

System and Packaging

Symbols
This section describes the symbols that can display in the analyzer
documentation, the exterior of the CLINITEK Advantus analyzer, or on
the analyzer packaging. The symbols on the analyzer provide you with
the location of certain components and with warnings for proper
operation. The symbols on the analyzer packaging provide you with
other important information. For information on the symbols that can
display on the CLINITEK Advantus reagent packaging and labeling, see
the related assay instruction for use.

Symbol Description
This symbol is used for both Warnings and Cautions.
• A Warning indicates the risk of personal injury or
loss of life if operating procedures and practices are
not correctly followed.
• A Caution indicates the possibility of loss of data or
damage to or destruction of equipment if operating
procedures and practices are not strictly observed.
This symbol alerts you to a biohazard.

This symbol indicates that the input electricity is

alternating current.
This symbol identifies the location of a power connector
(power cord).

This symbol identifies the location of a printer port.

These symbols identify the location of a barcode reader

or keyboard port.

This symbol identifies the location of a serial port.

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 Symbol Description
This symbol identifies the location of an ethernet port.
Symbols

This symbol indicates that the main power supply is on.

This symbol indicates that the main power supply is off.

This symbol indicates that the product has a temperature

limitation. You need to store the product between
5–40° C.
This symbol indicates an in vitro diagnostic device or an
in vitro diagnostic medical device.

This symbol indicates that you should consult

instructions for use.
This symbol indicates that the product is fragile and you
need to handle it with care.

This symbol indicates that you should keep the product

dry.

This symbol indicates that you should keep the product

away from sunlight and heat.

This symbol indicates that the product is heavy, and

should only be lifted by two or more persons.

This symbol indicates a temperature hazard. In this

instance, the hazard is from a printer component.

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 Symbol Description
This symbol cautions you to observe precautions for
handling electrostatic sensitive devices, to avoid causing
a hazard to the product.

Symbols
This symbol indicates that the instrument is type B
equipment, which provides a particular degree of
protection against electric shock.
This symbol indicates to follow the appropriate
procedures for disposal of electrical and electronic
equipment.

This symbol indicates the number used for ordering a

part or product.
This symbol indicates the serial number of a part or
product.
This symbol indicates the revision letter of a part or
product.
This symbol indicates the name and location of the
product manufacturer.

This symbol indicates the date of manufacture of the

product.

This symbol indicates the manufacturer’s authorized

representative within the European community.
This symbol indicates that the product or container
should be oriented in the direction of the arrows.

This symbol indicates that the product or container

contains recycled material.

This symbol is intended to facilitate recycling of

corrugated materials. The number is licensed in Germany
and printed on corrugated shippers.
This symbol indicates that the product complies with the
applicable directives of the European Union.

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 Symbol Description
This symbol indicates information about the fuse.

This symbol indicates that the product is CSA approved

Symbols

for safety (United States and Canada).

User Interface
This section describes the symbols that display on the analyzer user
interface.

Key Name Description

Action Key Many options are next to an Action key.
Select this key to select the option. The
display always changes to another screen,
where you can either start the selected
routine or define how the selected option
will work.
Cycle Key Some options are next to a Cycle key. Use
the cycle key when several options are
available. Each time you select the key, a
different option displays for the selection.
When the option you want displays, the
selection is complete.
Selection Use Selection keys to select or reject the use
Key of an option. If a check mark displays in the
key symbol, the option is selected. If the key
symbol is empty, the option is not selected.
Return to Select this key to return to the Ready/Run
Ready/Run screen.
You must select this key when you exit the
Setup Routine to save your changes. At any
screen where you enter data, you must
select Enter before selecting this key to save
your data.

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 Key Name Description
Stop Run Select this key to cancel the run or the last
strip.
If the run is cancelled, all strips on the

Symbols
platform are immediately moved to the
waste bin and no results are reported for
them.
This key displays on the Ready/Run screen
and becomes active as soon as the first strip
in a run is detected.
Help Select this key to display a Help screen with
information about the screen.
Select Previous Screen from the Help screen
to return to the previous screen.
Help is not available on all screens.
Next Screen Select this key to display the next screen in a
series.
This key displays only if additional screens
exist.
Previous Select this key to change the display back to
Screen the previous screen in a series.
This key displays only if previous screens
exist.
Enter Select this key to accept data you enter, such
as ID and sequence numbers, date, and time.
If you exit the screen without selecting
Enter, the analyzer does not save the newly
entered data and retains any data in
memory.
Move Right Select this key to move the cursor one space
to the right.
If the cursor is at its right-most position,
selecting this key has no effect. Moving the
cursor does not erase any characters and
new characters can be entered directly over
the incorrect characters.

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 Key Name Description
Move Left Select this key to move the cursor one space
to the left.
If the cursor is at its left-most position, the
Symbols

cursor does not move. The character at the

current position is usually erased before the
cursor is moved to the left. If this key
displays in conjunction with the Move Right
key, the existing characters are not erased as
the cursor is moved.
Move Up Select this key to display the previous stored
result or entry in descending order (lower
sequence number).
Move Up 10 Select this key to display the record stored
ten positions lower than the currently
displayed record. If fewer than ten lower-
numbered results exist, the oldest stored
result or entry displays.
Move Down Select this key to display the next stored
result or entry in ascending order (higher
sequence number).
Move Down Select this key to display the record stored
10 ten positions higher than the currently
displayed record. If fewer than 10 higher-
numbered results exist, the most recently
stored result or entry displays.
Plus Select this key to increase the displayed
number by 1.

Minus Select this key to decrease the displayed

number by 1.

Alphabet Select this key to enter alphabetic

characters.

Delete Select this key to delete one or more records.

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 Key Name Description
Print Select this key to print one or more records.

Symbols
Cancel Print Select this key to cancel printing.

Resend Select this key to resend one or more records

to a computer.

Microscopics Select this key to display the merged

microscopy results.

Run QC Select this key to display the Run Controls

Sample screen and test a QC sample.

Loopback Select this key to start the serial port

loopback test.

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Appendix H: Performance Results
The CLINITEK Advantus analyzer was evaluated against the
CLINITEK 500 analyzer.
The evaluation was conducted at three clinical laboratory sites.
Two (2) reagent strip types (Multistix 10 SG and Multistix PRO 10LS),
and 2 lots of each type, were used at each site. Both strip types
provide glucose, protein, ketone, SG, pH, occult blood, nitrite, and
leukocyte. In addition, the Multistix 10 SG strip provides bilirubin and
urobilinogen, while the Multistix PRO 10 LS provides creatinine (and
the protein-to-creatinine ratio, P:C, when the strip is used on an

Performance Results
analyzer).
Each site tested between 390–400 urine specimens, using protocol
guidelines to assure collecting a sufficient number of specimens at
each clinical level.
The study results are summarized in Table H-19 and Table H-20 below.
Table H-19 shows the example results for sensitivity and specificity,
assuming that the comparative method was 100% sensitive and
specific. For example, for bilirubin with the comparative method
CLINITEK 500 analyzer, this table can be read as follows:
• Sensitivity: For bilirubin, the CLINITEK 500 analyzer reported 204
(N) results as positive. Of these 204 positive results on the
CLINITEK 500 analyzer, the CLINITEK Advantus analyzer showed a
positive result 86.8% of the time (the observed rate of agreement).
The one-sided 95% upper confidence bound (UCB) for this
agreement rate is 90.5%.
• Specificity: For bilirubin the CLINITEK 500 analyzer reported 2140
(N) results as negative. Of these 2140 negative results on the
CLINITEK 500 analyzer, the CLINITEK Advantus analyzer showed a
negative result 97.3% of the time (the observed rate of
agreement). The one-sided 95% upper confidence bound (UCB) for
this agreement rate is 97.9%.
For the CLINITEK Advantus analyzer, sensitivity and specificity rates
were ≥ 85% for all tests; and in most cases, sensitivity and specificity
were well over 90%. See Table H-19.

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Table H-20 presents the example results for the percent of
CLINITEK Advantus urine specimen results that had exact agreement
and within-one-level agreement with the CLINITEK 500 analyzer.
For example, for bilirubin with the comparative method CLINITEK 500
analyzer, this table can be read as follows:
Over all 2344 (N) bilirubin results on the CLINITEK 500 analyzer, the
CLINITEK Advantus analyzer reported exact agreement 95.7% of the
time, and within-one-level agreement 99.9 % of the time. These are
the observed rates of agreement.
Exact agreement means that the CLINITEK Advantus analyzer reported
the same category as the comparative method (or the next closest
category if the same category does not exist on the CLINITEK Advantus
analyzer). Within-one-level agreement means that the
CLINITEK Advantus analyzer reported the same category as or one
category lower or higher than the comparative method.
CLINITEK Advantus within-one-level agreement rates were 90%, for all
tests, with most cases 99%. See Table H-20.

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 Table H-19: Sensitivity (Positive) and Specificity (Negative), CLINITEK Advantus Analyzer versus CLINITEK 500 Analyzer
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Using Clinical Laboratory Urine Specimens

Test Product N % One Sided N % One sided

Agreement 95% Upper Agreement 95% Upper
Confidence Confidence
Bound Bound
Sensitivity Specificity
(%) (%)
Bilirubin Multistix 10 SG 204 86.8 90.5 2140 97.3 97.9
Blood Botha 2281 98.6 98.9 2411 94.0 94.8
Glucose Both 1245 96.1 97.0 3447 98.2 98.6
Ketone Both 1213 93.9 95.0 3479 97.0 97.4
Leukocyte Both 1580 91.8 92.9 3112 93.9 94.6
Nitrite Both 1088 85.7 87.4 3604 96.1 96.6
Protein 10SG 1024 96.7 97.5 1320 95.8 96.7
Multistix PRO 865 99.1 99.5 1483 96.0 96.8
10 LS
P:C Multistix PRO 1062 92.4 93.7 1162 98.9 99.3
10 LS
Urobilinogen Multistix 10 SG 376 96.5 97.9 1968 98.9 99.3
a.Multistix 10 SG and Multistix PRO 10 LS
 Table H-20: Exact and Within-One-Level Agreement, CLINITEK Advantus Analyzer versus CLINITEK 500 Analyzer, Clinical
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Laboratory Urine Specimens

Test Product N Percent Exact Percent Within One

Agreement Level Agreement
Bilirubin Multistix 10 SG 2344 95.7 99.9
a
Blood Both 4692 86.3 99.9
Creatinine Multistix PRO 10 LS 2348 83.1 100.0
Glucose Both 4692 94.0 99.8
Ketone Both 4692 93.8 100.0
Leukocyte Both 4692 87.5 99.9
Nitrite Both 4692 93.7 100.0
pH Both 4692 73.7 97.0
Protein Multistix 10 SG 2344 91.8 100.0
Multistix PRO 10 LS 2348 93.1 99.6
P:C Multistix PRO 10 LS 2224 89.8 97.0
SG Both 4692 80.9 99.7
Urobilinogen Multistix 10 SG 2344 93.2 100.0
a.Multistix 10 SG and Multistix PRO 10 LS
Index
A Request 32
Select flags 123
Analyzer
Connect a Barcode Reader 102
Handling 93
Initial check 103 Connect a Computer 101
Install 95 Connect a Computer
B
Keyboard 102
Barcode Reader 205 Connections
Clean 209 Install 100
Connect 102
Install 205 D
Test 206 Date
Troubleshoot 207
Set 106
Barcode Reader Bracket Set format 114
Install 206 Set separator 114
Bleach E
Suggested strength 55 Error Codes
C Troubleshoot 77
Calibration External Printer
Overview 41, 91 Connect 101
Print confirmation 41, 91 F
Cleaning Fixed Platform 13
Barcode reader 209 Do not force 54, 98
Bleach strength 55 Install 98
Daily 49 Reinstall 54
General 49 Remove 51
Other disinfectants 55 Troubleshoot 73
Computer H
Connect 101 Holddown Plate
Connection specifications 211
Install 97
Computer Keyboard Reinstall 53
Connect 102 Remove 52
I
Configure
Date 106 Install
Date format 114 Analyzer 95
Date separator 114 Bar-code reader 205
Printer 108 Barcode reader 102
Tests 115 Barcode reader bracket 206
Time 107 Computer connection 101
Time format 114 Computer keyboard 102
Time separator 114 Connections 100
Confirmatory Test Environmental requirements 149
External printer 101
Edit results 127 Fixed platform 98

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 Holddown plate 97 Custom header 108
Initial analyzer check 103 Set number of blank lines 108
Moving table 96 Troubleshoot 73, 75
Overview 93 Push Bar
Power cord 101
Push bar 99 Install 99
Unpacking 93 Lubricate 56
Waste bin liner 100 Reinstall 54
L Remove 50
Troubleshoot 73, 74
Language Q
Select 110 Quality Control
Load Test 25
Overview 43
Loadlists 27 Require 124
Test 44
Troubleshoot 76 Troubleshoot 47
M R
Memory 14 Remove Jammed Urine Strip 69
Microscopics Reports
Add test results 33 Troubleshoot 73
Request report 32
Set headings 126 Restrict Access 129
Moving Table Results
Install 96 Add microscopic 33
Reinstall 53 Delete from memory 37
Remove 51 Edit in confirmatory report 32
P Print 35
Recall 34
Parts Included with Analyzer 94 Resend 36
Table of results 151
Photodiode Pack 19 S
Pink Edge on Printer Paper 39
Sequence Number
Power Cord
Change starting 23
Install 101 Serial Number 95
Printer
Set
Change paper 57
Connect external 101 Date 106
Connection specifications 214 Time 107
Load paper 59 Siemens Reagent Strips for
Orderable Supplies 145 Urinalysis 12
Remove cover 61
Remove paper roll 62 Specifications 149
Replace 61
Set type 109 Specimen ID
Printer Paper Enable 127
Enter 27
Pink edge 39
Stat Test 31
Printing

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 Strip Sensor Calibrate 67
Clean 54, 56
Troubleshoot 73, 75 Set contrast 109
Stuck Urine Strip Symbols 220
Troubleshoot 72, 76
Remove 69 W
Symbols 217
Warranty 141
T
Record information 95
Technician Identification Waste Bin Liner
Change 24 Install 100
Enable 128
Testing
Cancel 31
Quality Control 44
Sequence 18
Time
Set 107
Set format 114
Set separator 114
Touch Screen 12
Troubleshoot
Barcode Reader 207
Blank screen 72, 76
Contact support 142
Error codes 77
Fixed platform 73
Loadlists 76
Perform hardware tests 135
Preservice checklist 143
Printing 75
Push bar 73, 74
Quality control 47
Reports 73
Strip sensor 73, 75
User interface 72, 76
Troubleshooting 69
U
Unpacking the analyzer 93
Urine Strip
Place 25, 26
Remove jammed 69
Select 21
Set alternate 113
Use only Siemens 22, 25, 31, 44,
103
User Interface 12, 16

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