Event Title
Correlation Study of Specfic Gravity Between IRIS, iCHEM100 Automated Urinalysis Systems
Presentation Type
Poster/Portfolio
Presenter Major(s)
Clinical Laboratory Science
Mentor Information
Linda Goossen, goossenl@gvsu.edu
Department
Clinical Laboratory Science
Location
Kirkhof Center KC1
Start Date
13-4-2011 10:00 AM
End Date
13-4-2011 11:00 AM
Keywords
Technology
Abstract
Urine specific gravity is used to measure the solute concentration and inversely the hydration status of the patient. Most specific gravity (SG) measurements are done using dipstick strips. These strips are currently analyzed using automated systems such as the IRIS and the iCHEM100. Though the instruments are essentially the same, there is always variability in the instruments that must be assessed before measurements can be reported out to physicians. The IRIS is the instrument of choice at Spectrum Health; however when urine samples are of low volume the iCHEM 100 must be used. The purpose of this study is therefore to demonstrate that the iCHEM100 has comparable results to the IRIS automated urine system when reading urine dipsticks. Through the analysis of 100 random urine specimens less than 48hrs old we intend to show that the iCHEM 100 a valid platform for urine SG measurements.
Correlation Study of Specfic Gravity Between IRIS, iCHEM100 Automated Urinalysis Systems
Kirkhof Center KC1
Urine specific gravity is used to measure the solute concentration and inversely the hydration status of the patient. Most specific gravity (SG) measurements are done using dipstick strips. These strips are currently analyzed using automated systems such as the IRIS and the iCHEM100. Though the instruments are essentially the same, there is always variability in the instruments that must be assessed before measurements can be reported out to physicians. The IRIS is the instrument of choice at Spectrum Health; however when urine samples are of low volume the iCHEM 100 must be used. The purpose of this study is therefore to demonstrate that the iCHEM100 has comparable results to the IRIS automated urine system when reading urine dipsticks. Through the analysis of 100 random urine specimens less than 48hrs old we intend to show that the iCHEM 100 a valid platform for urine SG measurements.