Thank you for this exciting post! The challenges of manual urinalysis are all too familiar to us. That’s why we rely on AI-powered digital microscopy to make urine analysis faster, more precise, and more objective. #anvajo #fluidlab
Traditional Urinalysis vs. Modern Technology – Why It’s Time for Change Urinalysis is a key diagnostic tool in veterinary medicine—but is the way we analyze urine still meeting today’s needs? In daily veterinary practice, I often see the same challenges: manual urinalysis is time-consuming, subjective, and not always reliable. Preparing and analyzing urine samples with conventional microscopy requires a trained eye and careful sample preparation, making the process both labor-intensive and prone to variability. The Limitations of Traditional Methods 🔬 Manual microscopy – Requires expertise, is prone to human error, and takes valuable time. ⏳ Sending samples to central labs – Leads to delays in diagnosis and can cause cell lysis due to urine’s poor preservation properties. Additionally, crystal formation may occur, leading to misleading results. ⚖ Variability in results – Different technicians may interpret the same sample differently, impacting diagnostic accuracy. While these methods have been used for decades, they don’t always meet today’s demands for speed, precision, and efficiency. How Digital Holographic Microscopy (DHM) and AI Change the Game 🚀 No sample preparation needed – Reduces handling time and preserves delicate structures. 🤖 AI-powered analysis – Provides standardized, objective results without operator bias. 🏥 Immediate, on-site diagnostics – No need to send samples away, avoiding delays and degradation. Veterinarians should be able to focus on treatment, not on lengthy, complex diagnostics. With modern technology, we can set a new standard for urinalysis—one that is faster, more precise, and truly supports clinical decision-making. What’s your experience with traditional urinalysis? How do you see the role of AI in improving veterinary diagnostics? Let’s discuss! 💬