A Important Things to Know About the VetTest* Analyzer
Overview
The VetTest* Chemistry Analyzer is a blood and urine testing instrument that analyzes
up to 12 biochemical tests simultaneously, using a single sample of either serum,
plasma, or urine, in about six minutes.
The VetTest analyzer prompts you through a series of steps—offering short “beeps”
at each prompt—that help you prepare the pipettor, introduce the sample and initiate
analysis. After drawing enough total sample, the pipettor dispenses 10 microliters
onto each slide in succession. The sample spreads over the top layer of the slide
and is absorbed. As the sample filters through the layers, biochemical reactions take
place that produce progressive color changes. The VetTest analyzer’s optical system
measures the colors and their intensity.
The analyzer uses three reflectometers operating at six wavelengths to perform both
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values that are displayed on the analyzer screen and the paper printout.
The analyzer’s software disk contains the calibration data for the various lots of slides.
IDEXX provides free software updates that contain new calibration data for new slide
lots so that you do not have to worry about calibrating them.
Slide Packaging and Storage
Chemistry slides are supplied in cartons and are packaged individually in sealed foil.
Important: Store green boxes in the refrigerator and purple boxes in the freezer. For
convenience, you can store all the boxes in the freezer.
Slides can be used directly from the freezer or refrigerator. You do not need to
bring them to room temperature before using them on the VetTest analyzer.
You can cycle the slides you use most often from cold storage to room temperature
and back on a daily basis up to five times (or one week) without hindering slide
performance. For slides used less often, do not cycle the entire box; just remove
several slides from the box, or remove the slides from storage as needed.
Important: Open the foil package only when you’re ready to run a test. Slides removed
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Profile Interpretation (Canine and Feline only)
The VetTest analyzer has been set to automatically provide an interpretation of results.
If you do not want the diagnostic interpretation to print automatically, disable it by
choosing Settings at the Main Menu. Press Printer Settings, then press Print
Interpretations, and then 0 to disable (see Adjusting Initial SettingsQBHF#GPS
more information.)
Important: The VetTest Profile Interpretation is a software algorithm that is based solely
on results of the specific chemistries run. The more chemistries run, the more specific
the interpretation. The VetTest analyzer cannot make clinical judgments or diagnoses.
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