MasterMix - Mast Uri System

Applications & Use Cases

• Clinical diagnostic laboratories for high-volume urine sample analysis.
• Microbiology departments for efficient UTI screening and identification.
• Research facilities studying urinary tract infections and antimicrobial resistance.
• Hospital laboratories requiring rapid turnaround for patient treatment decisions.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

For this class of equipment, units commonly process a significant number of samples per hour, greatly enhancing laboratory capacity.

Power supply

Units of this type typically operate on standard laboratory electrical supplies, commonly 230V, 50Hz in the UK.

Automation level

This system is described as semi-automated, integrating automated plate reading and sample analysis to reduce manual intervention.

Result turnaround time

Rapid results, often within 24 hours, are a key feature for this type of diagnostic system, including AST and organism identification.

Footprint

While specific dimensions are not provided, sample preparation workstations are designed to fit within standard laboratory bench spaces.

Compliance

Systems like this commonly adhere to relevant diagnostic and laboratory equipment standards, often utilising EUCAST-defined breakpoints for accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What kind of samples can this system process?

  This system is specifically designed for the analysis of urine samples, primarily for the diagnosis and management of urinary tract infections (UTIs).

• Does it perform antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST)?

• Is specialist training required to operate this equipment?

• What are the typical maintenance requirements for a system like this?

• Can this system integrate with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)?