Sysmex America has announced an exclusive agreement with Siemens Healthineers that grants North American rights to distribute and service Siemens Healthineers CLINITEK Novus automated urine analyzer for hospital and reference laboratory use, according to a press release from Sysmex. The CLINITEK Novus automated urine analyzer combines dry-pad urine chemistry technology and a cassette test format to help ensure maximum productivity and standardized testing.
Andy Hay, chief operating officer of Sysmex America, said “Siemens Healthineers CLINITEK Novus urine analyzer completes Sysmex America’s automated urinalysis portfolio, resulting in a modular and fully automated urinalysis workflow solution that integrates urine chemistry, fluorescent flow cytometry and digital imaging.”
The analyzer offers a full spectrum of chemistry strip tests, and also features unique and easy-to-use “load-and-go” test cassettes that simplify operation. “Demand for superior technology, system flexibility and workflow efficiency continues to grow and partnerships such as this one with Sysmex America are key to meeting the unique needs of each laboratory,” said Christoph Pedain, PhD, Head of Point of Care Diagnostics for Siemens Healthineers. “Sysmex America is a trusted leader respected for optimizing the efficiency, operations and financial performance of clinical laboratories.”
The Siemens Healthineers analyzer will be distributed by Sysmex America as a fully integrated component of the company’s portfolio of UN-Series instruments and as a stand-alone product, both with full-service support provided by Sysmex America.
