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Apr 27, 2015
Recently, the onset and further worsening of chronic kidney disease within animals has become a problem. Since the advancement towards end stage renal failure can be accelerated if the disease is left untreated, there has been a growing demand for immediate testing within veterinary clinics, which would allow for earlier diagnosis of the disease.
ARKRAY, Inc. (ARKRAY hereafter) will release thinka RT-4010, a urine analyzer specifically designed for dogs and cats that can quickly and easily measure the protein-creatinine ratio (UPC) in urine. This test item is a very useful marker for the early detection of renal disease. Since the UPC value is used as part of renal disease evaluation systems that are based on stage classifications defined within established guidelines*, a significant value has been placed on the measurement of UPC when testing kidney function.
However, currently there are many veterinary clinics that lack instruments which can provide immediate measurements and consequently many veterinarians have to outsource testing to an external medical institution. Since under these circumstances a considerable amount of time would be spent waiting for measurement results to be delivered and veterinarians are hindered from quickly analyzing the cause of disease, a significant demand has emerged for a small-sized instrument that could provide immediate measurement results directly within veterinary clinics. When we set out to make such an analyzer a reality, we gathered the knowledge and expertise for urinalysis that we had accumulated over many years of developing urine analyzers and in vitro diagnostic reagents for human diagnosis.
Moving forward, ARKRAY will continue to develop products that serve to support veterinary clinics and contribute to extending the healthy life expectancy for pets.
※IRIS(International Renal Interest Society) Staging of CKD (modified 2013)
Urine Analyzer thinka RT-4010
•Quick and easy measurement specifically for dogs & cats
- 2 measurement modes covering dogs & cats (switched before measurement)
- By simply pressing the start button and placing the test strip in position, measurements can be completed with simple operation.
- The output of test results is completed in only 1 minute.
Dog mode
Cat mode
•Palm-sized & light-weight design
The instrument is palm-sized and incorporates a light-weight design. Since the instrument is completely portable, measurements can be carried out in any location. Printer is detachable from the meter itself.
•UPC values displayed in 5 stages
Proteinuria diagnosis can be carried out irrespective of urine dilution / concentration.
•Increased test efficiency
- By switching from manual visual inspection to diagnosis utilizing the instrument, the work for each test can be reduced, leading to an overall increase in test efficiency.
- Test results can be printed out and pasted on health records.
| Name | Urine Analyzer thinka RT-4010 |
|---|---|
| Release date | May 2015 |
| Specifications | |
| Sample type | Urine |
| Target animals | Dogs and cats |
| Meas. principle | Test strip: Dual wavelength reflectance method (one wavelength for BLD measurement) |
| Meas. wavelengths | 3 LED wavelengths (565, 635, 760nm) |
| Sample application method | Manual dipping |
| Compatible test strip | thinka Urine Test Strip 10UB |
| Turnaround time | 50 tests / hour |
| Meas. time | Approx. 60 seconds / test |
| Display | Custom LCD |
| Memory capacity | 100 tests |
| External output | Compliant with RS-232C |
| Meas. environment | Temperature: 10 to 30 ℃, humidity: 30 to 60%RH (no condensation) *Temperature compensation function used. |
| External dimensions | 124 (width) x 81 (depth) x 36 (height) mm |
| Weight | 180g (without batteries) |
| Power source | Instrument only: 2 AA alkaline batteries or AC adapter Instrument with printer: AC adapter 7.5V 3A |
| Sales area | Worldwide Worldwide (excluding Japan) |
| Name | thinka Urine Test Strip 10UB |
|---|---|
| Release date | May 2015 |
| Specifications | |
| Instrument | Urine Analyzer thinka RT-4010 |
| Sample type | Urine |
| Meas. items | Glu, Pro, Alb, Bil, Cre, pH, Bld, Ket, Net, Nit, Leu* *for dogs only |
| Storage / shelf life | Temperature: 1 to 30 ℃ / 2 years after production |
| Packaging unit | 100 strips per bottle |
| Sales area | Worldwide Worldwide (excluding Japan) |
This product will be sold by ARKRAY Global Business, Inc.
ARKRAY Global Business, Inc. manages overseas distribution for ARKRAY products.
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