Sysmex UF-100™and UF-50™
Sysmex · Model UF-100™and UF-50™
Simplicity - Operation of the uf is simple and familiar, just like many other automated systems in the laboratory. Simply load tubes onto the sampler and press Start. Then walk away. The analysis is automatic and completely unattended. You return to final results. Flexibility - Workstation design can be customized to further improve urinalysis work flow. You choose the uf autosampler configuration that complements your automated chemistry strip reader. The uf gives you the flexibility to create the complete workstation that best fits your laboratory’s needs. The sysmex uf-Series is the automation alternative that provides fast efficient testing, your way. Urinalysis is one of the highest volume and least automated testing areas in the clinical laboratory. The uf-Series fully automated urine cell analyzers bring simplicity, efficiency and flexibility to this labor intensive test. Simplicity Operation of the uf is simple and familiar, just like many other automated systems in the laboratory. Simply load tubes onto the sampler and press Start. Then walk away. The analysis is automatic and completely unattended. You return to final results. Fully Automated Urine Cell Analyzers Efficiency Made Simple Now, final urinalysis results are available in about a minute. Samples with significant pathological formed elements are automatically identified with a series of flags. The efficiency of the uf-Series analyzers frees technologists from the repetitive, time consuming task of visually identifying urinary formedelements. Automated, immediate analysis improves work flow resulting in faster turn around time of critical patient results.
Key tips
- ·Run QC controls before trusting any repair - an analyzer that passes self-test can still report clinically wrong results.
- ·Rule out a reagent lot change before opening the instrument - it can look exactly like a hardware fault.
- ·Centrifuge rotors have a hard retirement age/cycle limit regardless of visible condition - don't eyeball it.
Typical Failure Modes
Compiled for this model from its own documentation and established engineering knowledge for this equipment class - not from a verified service record. Confirm against the manufacturer's service manual.
Result / QC failure
HighSymptoms: Strip results flagged or biased, QC out of range, colour blocks misread.
Root cause: Expired or mishandled strips, a dirty / aged optics head, or a calibration issue.
Strip transport / feed fault
MediumSymptoms: Strip not transported, jams, or read at the wrong position.
Root cause: Worn strip-transport belt / tray or a position-sensor fault.
Optics / reflectance-head fault
MediumSymptoms: Repeated optics errors, non-uniform reads across the pads.
Root cause: Contaminated or aged reflectance LEDs / optics.
Sediment / microscopy module fault (if fitted)
MediumSymptoms: Poor particle images, flow-cell or camera errors.
Root cause: Flow-cell contamination, a pump fault, or the camera / focus.
Printer / LIS fault
LowSymptoms: No printout, results not sent to the LIS.
Root cause: Printer or the interface configuration.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
Serviceable items for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Service class and relative cost are estimates, not manufacturer figures; no part numbers are given. Confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Strip transport belt / tray
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
Optics / reflectance head
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
Calibration strips / QC
Class Frequent wear itemRel. cost $R&R Easy
Sediment flow cell / pump tubing (if fitted)
Class Frequent wear itemRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
Printer / paper
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $R&R Fairly easy
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strip transport belt / tray | Periodic replacement | $$ | Moderate |
| Optics / reflectance head | Major service part | $$ | Moderate |
| Calibration strips / QC | Frequent wear item | $ | Easy |
| Sediment flow cell / pump tubing (if fitted) | Frequent wear item | $$ | Moderate |
| Printer / paper | Periodic replacement | $ | Fairly easy |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
PM Checklist
Preventive-maintenance tasks typical of this equipment class. Perform to the manufacturer's procedure and your facility's policy - this is general reference, not a schedule for this specific unit.
- ·Daily QC controls run and reviewed
- ·Calibration verification per assay
- ·Routine cleaning and decontamination
- ·Scheduled reagent-path and pump-tubing maintenance
Troubleshooting Approach
A starting sequence for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Result or QC failure
- Repeat with a fresh strip from a correctly stored, in-date pack.
- Run the calibration strip / grey check.
- Run QC controls at each level.
- Clean the optics head and strip tray.
- Quarantine the strip lot if QC fails; refer the analyzer if QC passes but results still look wrong.
Symptom: Strip transport fault
- Clear any jammed strip.
- Clean and inspect the transport belt / tray.
- Check the position sensor.
- Cycle several test strips.
- Replace the transport belt if feed is unreliable.
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- Central / core laboratory
- Point-of-care testing stations
- Blood bank
- Microbiology lab
Documents & Manuals
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