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Getting Started
Introduction
Welcome to IDEXX’s next-generation chemistry analyzer—the Catalyst One* Chemistry Analyzer.
The Catalyst One analyzer’s flexible test menu allows you to monitor the health status of specific
organs, recheck values over time, customize profiles by adding single tests to CLIPs. You can even
run up to 25 tests
on a single sample (for a complete list of the individual slides and CLIPs available,
see page 12).
The Catalyst One analyzer is for veterinary use only.
IDEXX VetLab* Station Connectivity
The Catalyst One analyzer is part of the IDEXX VetLab* suite of analyzers, all of which connect
to the IDEXX VetLab Station (IDEXX’s laboratory information management system). Connecting
multiple analyzers to the IDEXX VetLab Station helps you attain a comprehensive picture of your
patient’s health, with the ability to view test results from multiple analyzers on a single report,
determine disease progression with parameter-trending capabilities, and more.
By connecting the Catalyst One analyzer to the IDEXX VetLab Station, you can:
• Automatically review patients’ prior results on every printout for easy comparison.
• Improve client communications with illustrated diagnostic or treatment progress printouts.
• Link to expert descriptions and common causes of abnormal values.
• Print information to help explain the significance of results to your clients.
• Allow new staff to train independently.
• Learn proper protocols and tips for best techniques.
IDEXX Dry-Slide Technology
The Catalyst One analyzer uses dry-slide technology—the most accurate technology available for
in-house testing. Dry-slide technology uses layers to remove impurities for the most accurate results
from even compromised samples.
Patient sample is applied to
the top of the spreading layer
Spreading layer
Sample is distributed evenly
Reagent layer
Reagent reacts with sample
Support layer
Optical interface
Indicator layer
Reacted sample collects for spectral analysis
Filtering layer
Filters out substances that interfere with results
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