It enables automated reading of the Multistix family of urinalysis test strips in medium to high volume settings and has a throughput of up to 500 tests per hour. Automatically flags and prints sample ID reports for microscopy follow-up. Allows manual entry of microscopy results. Consolidated report can be printed and/or transmitted to LIS. Automatically prompts technicians to perform QC testing. QC lockout capability ensures compliance. User-defined QC testing protocol. Automatic calibration. One-touch switching between strip configurations. Downloads and prints load list from LIS. Easily accommodates physician requests and STAT testing. Network ready. Up to three different user-defined confirmatory flags.