Idexx VetLab Station User Manual

IDEXX VetLab
®
Station
Laboratory Information Management System
Know your IDEXX VetLab
®
Station
It’s the hub of your in-house laboratory
Easily manage your IDEXX VetLab
®
analyzers and get a complete diagnostic picture
of each patient with an integrated results report.
The Home Screen
The Home screen is the starting point for all
sample runs as well as for navigating the
IDEXX VetLab Station system.
Quick Reference Guide
For best performance of your IDEXX VetLab
®
Station, remember to:
Back up your data at least once per week.
Reboot weekly.
Install the software you receive from IDEXX right away.
Get connected!
Connect your IDEXX VetLab Station to your practice management
system with IDEXX SmartLink
®
Technology (for the Cornerstone
®
Practice
Management System) or IDEXX InterLink™ Technology (for other practice
management systems) to more fully integrate your practice and patient data.
• One-time data entry is electronically populated in multiple places to save
time and ensure accuracy.
• Complete diagnostic reports for patients have no missing tests or results.
• Clients receive accurate invoices, and you eliminate missed charges for a
healthier practice.
The IDEXX VetLab
®
Station Certificate Course
Everything you need to know about your IDEXX VetLab Station.
Go to idexxlearningcenter.com and sign up today.
Questions? Call us anytime: 1-800-248-2483.
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Analyze Sample
Initiate a sample run. Enter information
and select the instrument you want
to use.
Records
Find an existing record to view, print or
trend patient results.
Instruments
Access specific analyzer system
information and utilities.
Settings
Customize your options to fit your
clinic work flow.
Pending List
See which patients have
open requisitions in your
practice management
system.
Census List
Know which patients are
currently checked in via
your practice management
system.
Recent Test Results
Quickly view patient results
generated within the last three
days with this shortcut.
Instrument Status Icons
Know which instruments are running and/or available with color-coded icons.
Green = Ready: connected and communicating with the IDEXX VetLab Station
Yellow = Busy: either running sample tests or performing maintenance
Red = Alert: prompts you to check an analyzer
Green with Gray Border = Ready to Run: connected to IDEXX VetLab Station
and is ready to receive patient information
Light Gray = In Process: currently running sample for indicated patient
Black with Red X = Offline: occurs immediately after IDEXX VetLab Station has
started or if the IDEXX VetLab Station has lost connection with the instrument
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IDEXX VetLab
®
Chemistry | Electrolytes | Blood Gas | Hematology | Coagulation | Urinalysis | Endocrinology | Immunoassay
IDEXX VetLab
®
Station
LaserCyte
®
Hematology
Analyzer
Catalyst Dx
®
Chemistry
Analyzer
SNAPshot Dx
®
Analyzer
VetStat
®
Electrolyte
and Blood Gas
Analyzer
IDEXX
VetLab
®
UA™
Analyzer
IDEXX Coag Dx™
Analyzer
IDEXX VetLab
®
Integrated
Report
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Idexx VetLab Station Specifications

General

Category	Medical Equipment
Manufacturer	IDEXX Laboratories
Connectivity	Ethernet, USB
Display	Touchscreen
Software	IDEXX VetLab Station Software
Purpose	Veterinary diagnostic data management
Dimensions	Varies depending on configuration
Weight	Varies depending on configuration
Power Requirements	100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Operating Temperature	15°C to 30°C
Humidity Range	20-80% non-condensing
Compatible Analyzers	IDEXX Catalyst One

Summary

IDEXX VetLab Station Overview

The Home Screen

The Home screen is the starting point for all sample runs and navigation within the IDEXX VetLab Station system.

Pending List

View patients with open requisitions in your practice management system.

Census List

Identify patients currently checked in via your practice management system.

Instrument Status Icons

Understand color-coded icons for instrument connectivity and status (Ready, Busy, Alert).

Navigating the VetLab Station Interface

Analyze Sample Function

Initiate a sample run by entering information and selecting an instrument.

Records Function

Find existing records, print, or trend patient results.

Instruments Function

Access analyzer system information and utilities.

Settings Function

Customize system options to fit your clinic workflow.

Recent Test Results Shortcut

Quickly view patient results generated within the last three days.

Initiating a Sample Run

Without Practice Management Integration

Steps to initiate a sample run without practice management system integration.

With SmartLink or InterLink Technology

Steps to initiate a sample run using integration technologies.

SNAP Test Results and Reporting

Enter SNAP Test Results

Include SNAP test results in patient reports and electronic records.

Add Comments to SNAP Results

Add comments to SNAP test results via the Edit option.

Print SNAP Log Report

Print a comprehensive SNAP Log Report for a specified time range.

Print SNAP Log

Generate a detailed report of each test run for a specified time.

Print SNAP Summary

View SNAP test counts and positive/negative pie chart for a specified time.

Managing Existing Patient Runs

Add a Test to Existing Run

Attach additional test results to previously completed lab runs.

Append Results

Add results, keeping all original results intact.

Merge or Replace Results

Add new test results or replace repeated test results.

Add New Results Set

Add results as a new set to the patient's record.

Analyzing Patient Data

Trend Patient Results

Monitor patients and compare results over time to see subtle changes and response to treatment.

View Records for Trending

Select patient and view their records for trending analysis.

Graph Patient Trends

Select parameters and graph results to see changes over time.

Use Interpretive Guides

See common causes and get help interpreting abnormal diagnostic results.

Print Interpretive Guide

Print interpretive guides for abnormal diagnostic results.