Great progress in the Microbiology Laboratory of CATLAB with the implementation of automated lecture of urine cultures.

The Microbiology Laboratory of CATLAB has incorporated an automation system for reading urine culture plates (urocultures), using the UCA system (Urine Culture Application) and the Synapsys software, integrated within the KIESTRA platform (BD).

Clinical and operational benefits

1.Automated and standardized reading

Reduction of subjective variability + Greater consistency in the interpretation of cultures

2. Improved efficiency and traceability

Digital management of the whole process + Complete traceability of each sample

3. Shorter turn-around times

Advance in obtaining preliminary results + Optimization of the microbiological workflow

4. Improvement in diagnostic quality

Support for faster and more informed clinical decision-making + Especially relevant in the empirical management of urinary infections (UTIs)

5. Current application area

Automated reading applied exclusively to urine cultures



With this implementation, CATLAB continues to move towards a more digitized, safe, and efficient microbiology, putting technology at the service of healthcare.