Section 2
General Information 2-1
General Information
2.1 Intended Use
The VetScan VS2 Chemistry Analyzer provides quantitative in vitro
determinations of clinical chemistry analytes in heparinized whole
blood, heparinized plasma, or serum.
CAUTION: If the VetScan VS2 Analyzer is used in any way
other than described in this manual, the analyzer
may not operate as intended, may produce inac-
curate or no results, and may pose a safety haz-
ard.
Note: Use only VetScan Reagent Rotors with the
VetScan VS2 Analyzer.
2.2 Introducing the VetScan VS2
The VetScan VS2 Chemistry Analyzer is compact and easily trans-
ported, and consists of a portable blood analyzer and single-use dispos-
able reagent rotors. The analyzer contains a variable-speed motor to spin
the rotor, a photometer to measure analyte concentrations, two micro-
processors to control testing and analytical functions, and a thermal line
printer to print out results. The analyzer also provides a color touch-
screen for communicating with the analyzer. A drawer in the front of the
analyzer guides the reagent rotor into place for the analysis. The ana-
lyzer also features an express mode and an advanced mode.
The reagent rotor is a clear plastic disc, 8 cm in diameter and 2 cm thick.
The rotor contains an aqueous diluent in the center and dry reagent
beads in cuvettes around its periphery. All blood separation and sample
diluent mixing steps are performed in the rotor.
Results are printed for inclusion in the patient’s medical record. Several
USB ports are provided, and can be used to communicate with an exter-
nal computer for data management.
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