Idexx Catalyst One User Manual

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Contents
Preface ....................................................................................................................................................5
Safety Precautions .......................................................................................................................................5
Performance Precaution ..............................................................................................................................5
Care of the Analyzer ....................................................................................................................................5
International Symbol Descriptions ............................................................................................................... 6
Other Symbols .............................................................................................................................................7
Getting Started ........................................................................................................................................8
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 8
Catalyst One Components ..........................................................................................................................9
Analyzer Status ..........................................................................................................................................10
Responding to an Alert ..............................................................................................................................11
Installing the Catalyst One Analyzer ..........................................................................................................11
Catalyst One Analyzer Consumables ........................................................................................................12
Compatible Species ..................................................................................................................................13
Using the Catalyst One
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Analyzer ........................................................................................................14
Analyzing Samples ....................................................................................................................................14
Slide Handling ...........................................................................................................................................14
Diluting Samples ........................................................................................................................................14
Viewing and Printing Test Results .............................................................................................................16
Outside of Reportable Range Samples ....................................................................................................17
Modifying the Settings on the Analyzer ..............................................................................................18
Modifying the Sound Settings
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Entering Standby Mode .............................................................................................................................18
Exiting Standby Mode................................................................................................................................18
Sample Preparation and Storage ........................................................................................................19
Supported Sample Types for Catalyst* CLIPs and Slides.........................................................................19
Preparing Samples for Use on the Catalyst One Analyzer........................................................................20
Proper Sample Cup Volume ......................................................................................................................22
Sample Inspection After Centrifugation ..................................................................................................... 22
Sample Storage .........................................................................................................................................23
Quality Control ......................................................................................................................................24
Overview ....................................................................................................................................................24
Quality Control Materials ..........................................................................................................................24
Quality Control CLIPs and Slides ..............................................................................................................25
Preparing Control Fluid ..............................................................................................................................26
Running Quality Control .............................................................................................................................27

Idexx Catalyst One Specifications

General

Type	Veterinary Chemistry Analyzer
Sample Type	Whole blood, serum, plasma, urine
Humidity	10% to 85% non-condensing
Connectivity	USB, Ethernet
Supported Species	Canine, Feline, Equine, Bovine
Weight	22 lbs
Operating Temperature	15°C to 30°C
Power Supply	100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Display	Touchscreen
Sample Volume	100 µL
Result Time	8 minutes
Regulatory Compliance	CE