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Appendix: Differences in Results
Differences in results from the V
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Appendix: Reference Ranges
Reference ranges for a variety of species
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Unit Conversions
Conversion factors (U
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
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Table of Contents
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Preface
9
About this Guide
9
IDEXX Technical Support Contact Information
11
International Symbol Descriptions
12
General Safety Summary
14
Safety Symbols on the Product
14
Connection to a Power Source
14
Personal Safety
14
A Important Things to Know about the Vettest* Analyzer
15
Overview
15
Slide Packaging and Storage
15
Profile Interpretation (Canine and Feline Only
15
Star Reference System
16
Software Updates
16
Vettest Chemistries
17
Vettest Species
18
B System Overview and Installation
19
Choosing the Analyzer Location
19
Handling
19
Precautions
20
Important Electrical Safety Precautions
20
Unpacking the Analyzer
20
Vettest Analyzer Components (Front and Back Views
21
Connecting the Vettest Pipettor
23
Inserting the Paper Roll
24
Inserting the Vettest Software Disk
24
Connecting the Power Cord and Turning on the Analyzer
25
Adjusting Initial Settings
25
Connecting Your Printer
26
Connecting an External Keyboard
26
Connecting an IDEXX SNAP* Reader Analyzer
27
C Sample Collection and Preparation
29
Plasma and Serum Collection and Preparation
29
Plasma and Serum Sample Volumes
29
General Blood Sample Collection Precautions
29
Serum Sample Preparation
30
Plasma Sample Preparation
30
Centrifuged Sample Inspection
31
Urine Sample Collection and Preparation
31
Urine Sample Volumes
32
Urine Sample Preparation
32
Sample Storage
32
Storing Serum or Plasma Samples
32
Storing Urine Samples
33
Analysis of Stored Samples
33
Combined Chemistry and Hematology Sample Preparation
33
D Basic System Operation
35
Prepare Your Materials and Information
35
Specify a Sample from the Main Menu
35
Enter Patient Species
35
Enter Patient Identification (ID
36
Insert Slides
36
Reading the Bar Codes
36
Preparing the Pipettor for a Sample
37
Sample Analysis Display
37
Postanalysis Steps
38
Results
38
E Advanced Operations
41
Analyzer Linearity Range
41
Dilution Protocols
42
Plasma and Serum Dilutions
42
Urine Dilutions
43
Running a Dilution on the Vettest Analyzer
44
Patient Monitoring
45
Combining Results on the same Sample
45
F Quality Control
47
Quality Control Materials
47
IDEXX Vettrol* Control
47
Vettest Quality Control Panel
48
IDEXX UPRO Control
49
Preparing the Vettrol Quality Control Fluid
49
Preparing the UPRO Control
49
Performing the Quality Control Procedure on the Vettest Analyzer
50
Documenting Quality Control Results
51
Performing the Ca Offset Procedure
51
G Other Maintenance
53
General Upkeep and Cleaning
53
Case Cleaning
53
Screen Cleaning
53
Dust and Animal Hair
53
Disk Drive Protection
53
Right Side Cover and Rotor Cleaning
53
Pipettor Cleaning
54
Pipettor Collar Cleaning
54
Used Slide Drawer
54
Temperature Control
54
UV Lamp Replacement
54
Autocalibration
54
Autocalibration Kit
54
H Chemistry Description and Guide
57
Introduction to Biochemical Profiling
57
Enzymes
57
Enzymes as Indicators of Organ Damage
57
Albumin/Alb
59
Alkaline Phosphatase/Alkp
60
Alanine Aminotransferase/Alt (SGPT)
61
Amylase/Amyl
62
Aspartate Aminotransferase/Ast (SGOT)
63
Calcium/Ca
64
Cholesterol/Chol
65
Creatine Kinase/Ck
66
Creatinine/Crea
67
Glucose/Glu
69
Lactic Acid (LAC
70
Lactate Dehydrogenase/Ldh
71
Lipase/Lipa
72
Magnesium/Mg
73
Ammonia/Nh
74
Inorganic Phosphate/Phos
75
Total Bilirubin/Tbil
76
Total Protein/Tp
77
Triglycerides/Trig
78
Urea/Urea/Bun
79
Uric Acid/Uric
80
Urine Creatinine
81
Urine Protein/Upro
82
UPC Protocol
83
I Self-Help Guide
85
Analyzer Power and Function
85
Screen "Failure" Messages
88
Miscellaneous
94
J Specifications and Warnings
95
Power Input
95
Warnings
95
Interference with Radio Communications
95
K Appendix: Differences in Results
97
With a Commercial Laboratory or Other Instrument
97
With Your Own Expectations
97
Appendix: Reference Ranges
99
Canine-Puppies
99
Canine-Adults
100
Canine-Geriatric
101
Feline-Kittens
102
Feline-Adults
103
Feline-Geriatric
104
Equine-Yearlings
105
Equine-Foals
106
Equine-Adults
107
Equine-Mares at Stud
108
Dairy Cows
109
Beef Cattle
110
Llama
111
Sea Turtles
112
Provisional Reference Ranges
113
Avian-Parrots
113
Avian-Cockatoos
114
Avian-Budgerigar
115
Avian-Cockatiel, Canary, Conure
116
Avian—Macaws
117
Ferret
118
Goat
119
Monkey
120
Mouse
121
Pig
122
Rabbit
123
Rat
124
Sheep
125
Snake
126
Tortoise
127
Lizard
128
M Appendix: Unit Conversion
129
Conversion Factors
129
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Language
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