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Idexx VetTest User Manual

Idexx VetTest
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Operator’s Manual
IDEXX VetTest*
Chemistry Analyzer

Table of Contents

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Idexx VetTest Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandIdexx
ModelVetTest
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Preface and Safety Information

General Safety Summary

Crucial safety precautions to prevent personal injury, fire hazards, and equipment damage during analyzer operation.

VetTest Analyzer Overview and Features

System Overview and Installation Guide

Analyzer Location and Handling Precautions

Guidance on choosing a location, proper handling, and essential safety precautions for the analyzer.

Power Connection and Initial Startup

Steps for connecting power, turning on the analyzer, and performing initial setup and settings adjustments.

Sample Collection and Preparation Procedures

Plasma and Serum Sample Handling

Guidance on collecting and preparing plasma and serum, including stress, fasting, and volume requirements.

Basic System Operation and Analysis

Preparing for Sample Analysis

Ensuring all materials and patient information are ready before initiating sample analysis.

Entering Sample and Patient Information

Guides on selecting species, entering patient ID, and client names for accurate sample tracking.

Inserting Slides and Reading Bar Codes

Procedure for inserting chemistry slides and how the analyzer reads their bar codes for identification.

Pipettor Preparation and Analysis Initiation

Steps to prepare the pipettor, aspirate sample, and start the analysis process.

Viewing and Understanding Results

Explains the format of internal printer results, including sample data, results, and reference ranges.

Advanced Operations and Dilution Protocols

Quality Control Procedures and Materials

Purpose and Frequency of Quality Control

Explains the importance of QC for analyzer and slide integrity, and when to perform tests.

Performing QC and Ca Offset Procedures

Step-by-step guide for running QC tests, interpreting results, and performing the Ca offset procedure.

Other Maintenance and Calibration Procedures

Autocalibration Procedure and Kit

Detailed steps for performing autocalibration using the provided kit to ensure analyzer accuracy.

Chemistry Description and Guide

Individual Chemistry Test Descriptions

Detailed information on each chemistry test, including reasons for testing, abnormalities, and precautions.

Self-Help Guide and Troubleshooting

Analyzer Power and Screen Issues

Troubleshooting steps for power failures, blank screens, and general analyzer responsiveness problems.

Command Response, Alarm, and Printer Errors

Resolving issues with commands, alarms, printer failures, and startup interruptions.

Common Screen Failure Messages

Diagnosing and resolving common screen messages like 'Analysis aborted', 'Slide bar code failure', and 'Calibration data error'.

Sensor, Pipetting, and Temperature Warnings

Troubleshooting sensor problems, pipetting failures, temperature warnings, and other operational errors.

Specifications and Warnings

General Safety and Operational Warnings

Highlights critical warnings regarding analyzer disassembly, electric shock, moving parts, and UV lamps.

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