2-2 General Information
To perform an analysis, the operator only needs to collect a blood specimen (heparinized whole
blood, heparinized plasma, or serum), place the sample in the reagent rotor and the rotor into its
drawer, input patient information, and print the results.
The entire analysis requires ~100 PL of sample and is capable of providing results in minutes.
2.3 Abaxis Technical Service
Abaxis Technical Service personnel can help with your questions about the VetScan VS2 Ana-
lyzer. Call Abaxis Technical Service, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at 1-800-822-2947.
2.4 Symbols Used in Labeling
The following symbols are found above the connectors or on the VetScan VS2 label, on the back
of the analyzer.
Symbol Explanation
Direct Current
Caution
(refer to accompanying documents)
Biohazard
In accordance with good laboratory practice, all
material from human sources should be considered
potentially infectious, and handled with the same
precautions used with patient specimens.
USB Connection