DUS R-300

Urine Chemistry Analyzer

DU(V3). 2009.11
 Contents

1. Introduction
2. System Description
2.1 Principles of Measurement
2.2 Components and Functions
2.3 Technical Information
3. Instrument Installation
3.1 Contents of package
3.2 Installation
4. Main Process
5. How to operate instrument
5.1 Calibration
5.2 General Mode
5.3 One by One Mode
5.4 Quick Mode
5.5 How to input ID
6. System Setup
6.1 System Clock Set
6.2 System Config
6.3 Registration
6.4 Data Base
6.5 DB Block Control
7. How to Clean the Strip Loader(Plate) after Use
8. Troubleshooting & Maintenance

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1. Introduction

Urine test strips simplify laboratory diagnosis through ease of use, high sensitivity and
specificity. These benefits allow you to identify pathological changes in the urine quick
and reliably. The addition of the Urine Analyzer to the urinalysis process allows for
standardization and efficiency of urine test by eliminating potential sources of error
associate with the visual reading of test strips, such as improper lighting at the workplace,
or different color discrimination by the user or different timing when the values are read.
The urine test strips that shall be used with the instrument are multi parameter strips for
the determination of specific gravity, pH, leukocytes, nitrite, protein, glucose, ketones,
urobilinogen, bilirubin and blood in urine.

2. System Description

2.1 Principles of Measurement

The Urine Analyzer is a urine strip reader and analyzer device for laboratories. The reader
is semiautomatic; the forwarding, reading and evaluating are automated. The only thing
the operator has to do is to dip the strip into the sample and place it on the strip loading
plate.

The Urine Analyzer is a reflectance photometer. The strip is illuminated by white light,
and the reflected light from the strip is detected by the Sensor. The RGB signals are
digitized, and this digitized image is interpreted by the processor. The intelligent image
analyzer SW locates the strip and the pads, and based on these color data the parameter
values are determined. The results including the date and time of the measurement,
sequence number and the ID are stored and printed out by the internal printer.

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 2.2 Components and Functions

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View from above View of rear

Component Function

1. Printer Cover: Can be lifted to insert paper.

2. Strip Loading Plate: Moves the test strip to the measuring position.
3. LCD Display / Key: with 6 function keys LCD screen demonstrates working process
4. Power Switch: Can be ON or OFF with electronic power.
5. Power Connector: Socket used to connect the analyzer to the external power supply.
6. PS/2 Port: Keyboard Socket
7. RS 232C Port (COM1): Serial interface port used for connection to a PC or central
laboratory (host) computer.
8. RS 232C Port (COM2): Connect Barcode Reader(scanner)

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2.3 Technical Information

Measurement Method Reflectance Photometer

Wave Length 460, 550, 650 nm
Dimensions 275*250*170mm
Weight 1300g
Power Supply Input: 100-250V
Output: DC 12V, 3A
Throughput 300 / Hour (Max 800 tests/hour)
Memory Up to 2000 samples
Printer Thermal Printer
Serial Communication RS232C interface port
Available extras Keyboard / Barcode Reader (Scanner)

3. Instrument Installation

3.1 The instrument and parts

Urine Analyzer
Strip Loading Plate: Right 2EA
AC adapter 100-240V / 12V DC 3A : 1EA
Power Cable: 1EA
Thermal printer paper: 2 Roll
Calibration Strip: 1 Bottle
Operating Manual
Serial RS-232 cable

Optional accessories
Barcode Reader (Scanner)
External Keyboard

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3.2 Installation

1) Carefully unpack the Urine Analyzer and place it on a firm and level surface. Do not
place the analyzer under direct sunlight or any direct light source.

2) Insert the plate: Grasp the plate end and insert it along the visible sliding rail until it
gets between motor gear and bearings sufficiently.

3) Insert the printer paper roll

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4) Unpack the adapter and connect it to the socket in the backside of Urine Analyzer. Plug
the adapter into the wall socket. Use only the provided adapter. Use of other type adapter
can cause defective measurement and general failure.

5) In case of viewing the test results in your computer connect the serial cable to a serial
port COM1 of Urine Analyzer and a port for COM1 in the back of computer. Open the
PC management program in the connected computer. Then you can see the test results
automatically in your computer after testing

6) To use a Barcode reader/scanner to identify samples etc., plug it into the Serial Port
(COM2) on the backside of the Urine Analyzer.

7) To use keyboard to identify samples etc., plug it into the socket on the backside of the
Urine Analyzer and input the patient‟s ID.

The Urine Analyzer is now ready to use.

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4. Main Process
Step 1. Put the plate into the middle of the instrument and connect AC adapter to the port
on the backside of instrument and power on.
Step 2. Automatically the Instrument executes System Check and then the plate moves to
the middle of the reader.
Step 3. Calibration (Refer to 5.1 Calibration)
Step 4. Measurement MODE
On condition the plate is stopped, place each strip dipped in the urine one by one.
At this time, there are three selective modes for detecting the test strips.
General Mode: Calculate placing time of „whole strips‟. [press start(▶) key „after‟
putting 1st test strip on the groove located in the nearest to center of instrument, place next
test strip (max. 10 test strips) and then press End (ENT) key after placing the last test
strip] (Refer to 5.2 General Mode)
One by One Mode: Recognize placing time of „each strip‟. [press start(▶) key „after
putting 1st test strip on plate like general mode and press another next(▶) key whenever
you place each additional strip(max. 10 test strips) and then press End (ENT) key after
placing the last test strip] (Refer to 5.3 One by One Mode)
Quick Mode: Place all test strips and then press End (ENT) key. (Refer to 5.4 Quick
Mode)
Step 5. Waiting
Standby Urine Analyzer until the color incubation of 1 st strip is completed.
Step 6. Reading
After the 1st strip finish color incubation, the instrument starts to measure.
Step 7. Remove Strips
As soon as Urine Analyzer finishes the measurement, it will be changed to waiting mode.
At this time, operator can check the result by watching display or prints out with the
naked eye before he/she throw away these already checked out strips.

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 5. How to operate instrument
Turn ON the Power switch in the rear of instrument. Then the start page will be shown as
[Fig.5] and the instrument checks the system automatically.

[Fig. 5] Standby mode

Depending on the method of measurement, 3 different measurement modes can be
selected by Function Key (◀) and press ENT key to set.

General Mode

One by One Mode

Quick Mode

For more detailed working procedures under each mode, please refer to 5.2, 5.3 and
5.4.

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5.1 Calibration
The Urine Analyzer is calibrated before shipment by the manufacturer. The Calibration of
instrument should be done prior to first use and then the same process from the 2 nd time
can be recommended to do in every 4 weeks with Calibration Strip in the package.
Calibration Strip is used for checking aging processes of the optical system and variation
of other internal conditions of instrument. When strong variation is detected which may
be caused, for instance, by contamination of the reference pad or low light intensity of a
defective light source, an error message will be printed.
The Calibration Strips are plastic white standard strips with defined and constant
reflectance characteristics. The Calibration Strip should remain in the vial until use and
should be used only once. Do not touch in the middle areas of the strip. The plate strip
tray should be clean and dry before a calibration is performed.

For calibration, proceed as follows:

Step1. In the „Standby‟ mode, Press < Esc > key twice to display ”System Setup” [Fig.6].
In System Setup, press number 2 key and the display [Fig.6.2] will be shown as below.

[Fig.6] System Setup Mode [Fig.6.2] System Configuration Mode

Step2. Move to Calibration by using ▲▼ (up, down) keys and select YES by using
◄► (left, right) keys.
Step3. Press ESC key twice
Step4. Put the „Calibration Strip(CAL)‟ into the 1st position of Strip Loading Plate and
then press < ENT >.
The calibration checking procedure can be stopped by pressing <ESC>.
Step5. After calibration finished, the result of calibration print out.
If the calibrations values are between 333+/-10(323 ~ 343), it is OK.

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ESC

ESC ENT

ESC

Error Success

5.2 General Mode (Press ◄ key at ‘Standby’ mode)

1) In the state of Standby mode, following will be displayed after pressing the ENT key.

Press ESC key and you will return to Standby mode.

2) After the 1st strip dipped in the urine is placed on the plate, press Start key (▶).
Put the 2nd ~ 10th (max.) strips one by one from the center of instrument after dipping in
each collected urine. (The Progress Bar display for100 sec incubating time)
After the last reagent strip of a batch is placed, press End (ENT) button. On pressing End
key, recognition of measurement time from Start to End can be calculated by the
instrument.

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Press ESC key to cancel placing strip and evaluation.
3) Waiting for incubation of 1st strip

1st strip incubation time

Placed Strip position

4) After incubation time of the 1st test strip, it start to read test result of the strips on the
plate one by one.
5) Test result will be printed out, shown on the LCD and automatically saved in the
memory.
6) Press ESC key and you will return to General mode.

5.3 One by One Mode

1) In the state of Stand by, following will be displayed after pressing the ENT key.
Press ESC key and you will return to Standby mode.

2) After the 1st strip dipped in the urine is placed on the plate, press Start key (▶).
Button Place another key(▶) whenever each of next strip is placed on the plate one by
one from the center of instrument after dipping in the collected urine and placing on the
plate. (The Progress Bar display for100 sec incubating time) By pressing Place another
key(▶) per measurement of each strip, the exact measuring/starting time is recognized.
After the last reagent strip of a batch is placed, press End (ENT) button.

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Press ESC key to cancel placing strip and evaluation.
3) Waiting for incubation of 1st strip

4) After incubation time of the 1st test strip, it start to read test result of the strips on the
plate one by one.
5) Test result will be printed out, shown on the LCD and automatically saved in the
memory.
6) Press ESC key and you will return to One by One mode.

5.4 Quick Mode

1) In the state of Standby, following will be displayed after pressing the ENT key.
Press ESC key and you will return to Standby mode.

2) Test strips are temporarily incubated outside the instrument and inserted at the correct
time. After the last reagent strip of a batch is placed, press End (ENT) button.
3) Test result will be printed out, shown on the LCD and automatically saved in the
memory.
4) Press ESC key and you will return to Quick mode.

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 5.5 How to input ID
There are 2 ways to input ID into Urine Analyzer.
1st Method
The user can input patient/sample‟s ID using barcode Reader (scanner) while
measurement.
2rd Method (Multi ID input)
In System Control mode press ③key and the display [Fig.6.3] will be shown as below.
Use ▲▼ key to move to each item. Press ESC key and you will return to System Setup
mode.

ⓐ ⓑ
[Fig.6.3] Registration Mode
 ID
1) Enter patient/sample‟s ID using Keyboard or Barcode Reader. Press ENT key or ►
(Right direction) key. Then enter next patient/sample‟s ID. If you want to change the ID
number, you can go to the ID using ◄► (Right direction, Left direction) key and enter
ID number again.
2) Part ⓐ is serial number of urine samples to be tested. As you register patient/sample‟s
ID numbers, the number in entry ⓐ increases in order.
3) Part ⓑ is data location number; this will be stored in data base memory after
measurement.
4) If patient/sample‟s IDs are as same as serial numbers, you may register only the first
patient/sample‟s ID. Then the others will be numbered in order automatically. In that case,
next ID number will be increased one by one from the first number. This number will
increase even when restarting the system after turning off the power.
5) If patient/sample‟s ID is not registered before a test, ID columns will be blank.
6) To stop printing patient/sample‟s ID before the test, make it blank in ID (just input
only”0” key, this will erase ID area)

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 6. System Setup
In Standby Mode of [Fig.5] press ESC key twice to display System Setup [Fig.6].

[Fig.6] System Setup Mode

6.1 System Clock Set: Set Date and Time.

[Fig.6.1] System Clock Set Mode

1) Move to each item by using ▲▼ (up, down) keys and adjust time by using ◄► (left,
right) keys or NUM keys.
2) After adjusting local time, press ENT key to set.
3) To escape System Clock Set mode, press ESC key and you will return to System
Setup mode.
Do not forget to press ENT key after finishing time adjustment.

6.2 System Configuration

In case of changing the System Configuration saved in the analyzer, in System Setup
press 2) key and the display [Fig.6.2] will be shown as below.
Move to each item the System Configuration by using ▲▼ (up, down) keys and adjust
the details of each System Configuration item by using ◄► (left, right) keys.
If you press the ESC button in the selecting screen of the details, you can return to the
previous screen.

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 [Fig.6.2] System Configuration Mode

 Beep Enable
If you select YES, beep will sound while operating instrument.
Use ◄► keys to select YES or NO.

 Set Bps(PC)
This is to select speed rate while transferring data with each other between the instrument
and PC. Under general conditions 115.2 should be selected.

 Disp Unit
Select the unit of test results: mg or mol.

 Strip Type
This is to select the Strip type for test.
The Strip type should be matched with the Strip type being used.
Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Urine 4(=DUS4) G P H O

Urine 5(=DUS5) B K G P H

Urine 6(=DUS6) P H O K B G

Urine 7(=DUS7) U P H O K B G

Urine 8(=DUS8) N U P H O K B G

Urine 9(=DUS9) N U P H O S K B G

Urine 10(=DUS10) L N U P H O S K B G

Urine 11(=DUS11) L N U P H O S K B G A

U=Urobilinogen, G=Glucose, B=Bilirubin, K=Ketones, S=S.G, O=Blood, H=pH,

P=Protein, N=Nitrite, L=Leukocytes, A=Ascorbic Acid
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  Language
English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portugal and Chinese

 Print Enable
Select printer on or off by selecting YES or NO. If you select YES, test results will be
shown both on LCD and printing paper.
When you finish selecting all conditions, press ESC key.
If change from present conditions is not required, just return to System Setup mode. But
if any change is needful, the display will ask you to confirm saving the change.

If you decide to change anything (YES or NO) and press ENT key, you will go back to
System Setup mode.

6.3 Registration
In System Setup mode press 3) key and the display [Fig.6.3] will be shown as below.
Input data on each item and use ▲▼ key to move to next item. Press ESC key and you
will return to System Setup mode.

ⓐ ⓑ
[Fig.6.3] Registration Mode

 Oper , Lot
Enter operator‟s ID and strip lot number by using numeric keys. If you don‟t need to
record the test operator‟s ID you may skip and leave it blank.

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  ID
Enter patient/sample‟s ID using numeric keys, external keyboard or barcode reader
(scanner). Press ENT key or ►(Right direction) key. Then enter next patient/sample‟s ID.
If you want change ID number, you can go to the ID using ◄► key and enter ID number
again.
(Refer to 5.5 How to input ID)

 Color
Color changes in order of YELLOW, DK YELLOW, STRAW, AMBER, RED, ORANGE,
GREEN and OTHER, by pressing ◄► keys.

 Turb
Turbidity changes in order of CLEAR, SL CLOUDY, CLOUDY, TURBID and OTHERS,
by pressing ◄► keys.

1) Select patient/sample‟s Color/Turb using ◄► keys. Press ENT key. And then enter
next patient/sample‟s Color/Turb.
2) Part ⓐ is serial number of urine samples to be tested. As you register patient/sample‟s
Color/Turb one by one, the number in entry ⓐ increases in order.
3) Part ⓑ is data location number; this will be stored in data base memory after
measurement.
4) If patient/sample‟s Color/Turb is not registered before a test, Color/turb columns will
be blank.
5) To stop printing patient/sample‟s Color/Turb before the test, make it blank in
Color/Turb.

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 6.4 Data Base
In System Setup mode press 4) key and the Searching by will be shown as [Fig.6.4].
The data saved in the memory of instrument can be searched by using ▲▼ keys.

[Fig.6.4] Data Base Mode

 Go End: Press ENT key and then latest result will be shown as [Fig.6.4.1].
 Go Mem : Input SEQ Number by Keyboard and then the result will be shown
as [Fig.6.4.1].
 Go ID: Input patient/sample‟s ID by Keyboard and then the result will be
shown as [Fig.6.4.1].

ⓐ ⓑ
- ⓐ shows the time of measurement.
- ⓑ shows strip type.
- ⓒ is data‟s number saved in data base. ⓒ
[Fig.6.4.1] Data Base
1) You can also go to the data by using ◀▶ keys.
2) You can print out the result on the display by pressing ENT key.

Data base can save up to 2000 test results in its memory. When memory is full, the data
can be transferred to PC by RS232c interface cable and sorted by its tested Date in PC.
Otherwise the oldest data of the instrument will be erased on the „first in first out‟ basis.
3) To erase all data in Data Base, type in “9999” and press “ENT” key at areaⓒ by using
keyboard . After clearing this number restarts at 0001.
Do this with care as stored data cannot be recovered.

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6.5 DB Block Control
In System Setup mode press 5)key and the display will be shown as [Fig.6.5].

[Fig.6.5] Data Base Block control

 UpLoad
To transfer test results data to PC by RS 232C.
You can input data using Keyboard. Press ENT key to operate a system.

 Print
To print out the results data.
Note: Printing Area is limited to max. 50 test results at one time.

 Print (=Abnormal result Print)

To print out the abnormal results.
1) Select Upload or Print mode, Print mode by using ▲▼key and select the Start Num
and End Num by using Keyboard.
2) If DB is empty, an error message of “No Data in Data Base” will appear at the center
of display and go back to its previous mode.
3) After all data completely finished, “OK Finish” message will appear.

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7. How to Clean the Strip Loader Plate after Use

Caution: It is better for the strip loader plate to be cleaned everyday because it
can be stained by the tested strip and remaining urine smeared into the loader.

Step1. Turn the instrument power OFF in advance and then separate the plate from
the body of the instrument.

Step2. Completely clean all the grooves of the detached strip loader plate and clean the
contaminated area using a neutral detergent or a water-wet towel. Do not use volatile
material like thinner, gasoline, and benzene for cleaning the body.

Step 3. Polish the plate with a soft cloth and make sure to dry it completely

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 8. Troubleshooting & Maintenance

Symptoms of Cause/Symptom
Possible Cause or Related Symptoms
Error No.& Remedy
A-1 The instrument will 1. The connection part for power source may be loose. 1. Turn the instrument
not work even though 2. Defective system electronics power OFF. Check that
power is on the power cord is
firmly plugged into the
instrument and into a
live AC electrical
outlet then turn the
power ON
(AC adapter : 100-
240V/12VDC 3A)

2. Contact your
Customer Service
Office

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 1. Examine state of used strip and check out if any belong 1.2 : Careful handling
B-1 Always shows to a case described below; of the strips by
„false positive (+) test a) Order (sequence) of test parameter on printed results referring to instruction
result‟ differ from it of the label on strip's bottle. (Tested strip of use for strip and
model is not fit for this mode analyzer) operating manual for
B-2 Result by visual test b) Reacted color(s) of reagent pad on the strip is (are) the analyzer
with color chart shows much different from those of the color chart label on the
negative results strip bottle. 3.4: The Calibration
although instrument c) Detection was done with dry strip(before dipping in the should be done with
result is positive urine) or any other test strip instead of the reagent strip for new calibration strip.
this model analyzer
B-3 Other reference d) Tested without placing the dipped strip on the plate
tests shows Negative e) Strip position was turned upside-down or wrongly
results although positioned
instrument result is f) Reagent pad(s) were not fully wetted by the urine
positive g) Reagent strip was not placed on the tray 'immediately'
after dipping in the urine and removal of excessive urine
f) Shape of used strip was bent(curved) strip
2. Strip type is wrongly set up
(Location for strip set-up: System setup /2.System Config /
strip type)
3.There is a lot of dirty urine(contamination) on the
calibration strip
4. The Calibration Value not included 333(+/-10) (How to
see RGB calibration value can be referred to page 9 on
Operator Manual)

Possible Cause or Related Cause/Symptom

Symptoms of Error
Symptoms No.& Remedy

C-1 Does not print 1. Printer mode is set as "NO" 1. Reset “Yes”
(Location for changing printer mode:
System Setup /2.System Config /Print enable) 2. Replace „Printer Module‟
2. Test results can be displayed through LCD with a new one
monitor

C-2 Printer can't push out Can hear a sound that the motor inside of the Take out printer paper and
paper normally printer makes re-install it into the analyzer.
If you have the same error
C-3 Very small characters even after re-install of the
are printed on the paper paper correctly, Contact
and there is strange sound your Customer Service
Office

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C-4 Printed characters are The printer paper is not properly installed. If you have the same error
not clear or not readable (Results should be printed on shinny side of even after re-install of the
the paper.) paper correctly, Contact
C-5 Characters are printed your Customer Service
partially Office

C-6 The strange characters The strange characters are also found on result Push „Power button & ESC
are printed on the paper through LCD monitor & ◀ key‟ together at a
time (reset of the machine)
and restart. If you have
the same error, Contact
your Customer Service
Office

D-1 Display a message The strip for test is wrongly positioned on the Misuse by the user
"Misplaced strip" strip plate

Symptoms of Possible Cause or Related Cause/Symptom

Error Symptoms No.& Remedy

E-1 Strip Plate does not 1. Not used power supply of adapter 1. Misuse by the user
move into(out from) the ( 12V, 3A) 2. Replace „Plate‟ with a
machine 2. Plate malfunction problem new one.
E-2 Strip Plate always pull 3. Plate Sensor Problem 3,4 Contact your Customer
out 4. Motor Problem Service Office
E-3 A Strip Plate stops
unexpectedly during
operation

F-1 Key does not work 1. A function key is out of order and Other 1. Replace LCD Module
function keys (strip detection, printing etc.)
works normally 2. Contact your Customer
Service Office
2. Other function keys (strip detection,

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 printing etc.) also works incorrectly

G-1 LCD is black (shows 1. The error(s) is(are) found as soon as Power- 1. Replace LCD Module
nothing) or wrong On and Other functions (strip detection, with a new one
printing etc.) works normally
2. Contact your Customer
2.Other functions (strip detection, printing Service Office
etc.) also works incorrectly

H-1 Can not make 1. Check out settings are as followings; 1. It the set up condition is
"HexTrans" program Baud rate : 115200, Com Port: COM1 different from the left
update conditions, make it as
H-2 Can not connect to 2. Serial cable between analyzer and PC is same like left side
LIS incorrectly connected
H-3 LIS results include 2. Correctly connected.
strange letters 3. Serial port in the computer is USB Port But if it is not working,
H-4 When connect to replacement RS232C
PC, the items can not be Cable
shown correctly on the
results 3. Use „USB To RS232
Converter Cable‟ instead
of USB

Registration sheet

Please complete the following Registration Sheet, and fax back within two weeks to your
local distributor.
These data are recorded in the Service Registration File, providing assistance for our
Support Service.

Serial Number of the Instrument: _______________

Date of delivery:

Date of Installation:
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The Institution / Laboratory

address:

telephone:

The person, who is responsible for the operation:

Number of the samples in daily routine:

The previously used method for urine analysis:

Your distributor:

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