Idexx VetTest User Manual

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System Overview and Installation
Connecting the Power Cord and Turning On the Analyzer
To connect the power cord and turn on the VetTest analyzer:
Connect one end of the power cord into the power port on the 1.
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Connect the other end of the power cord to a wall outlet. 2.
Turn on the VetTest analyzer. The analyzer will run through a series 3.
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Important: To avoid damaging the software disk, do not
turn off the VetTest analyzer during the first two minutes of
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analysis. You can turn off the VetTest analyzer at any other
time, but if you turn it off following the pipetting, test slides
and results will be lost.
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Note: The last patient for which a test was run on the VetTest
analyzer will be displayed beneath the date and time.
Adjusting Initial Settings
You can customize the VetTest analyzer settings to suit the needs of your practice. To
adjust the settings, select “Settings” from the Main Menu. Scroll through each option,
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Time and Date
The time and the date are set when the VetTest analyzer is installed. You can change
the time and date whenever necessary. Follow the onscreen instructions to reach the
“Settings" menu where you can change any setting. When you turn off the analyzer, the
clock runs on an internal battery, which should not need replacing under normal use.
Language
The language that appears on the screen and printout is factory set to English. You
can change the language to Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, or Spanish.
Select the “Settings" option from the Main Menu and follow the onscreen instructions to
change the language.
Reporting of Results
VetTest results can be reported in either U.S., French, or S.I. units. S.I. units are
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Health Screen
The Health Screen menu is optional. However, by grouping your patients into “Healthy”
or “Sick or Questionable” categories, you will help IDEXX to improve and refine species
reference ranges. If you do not want this menu to appear, choose “0” when prompted.
power port
Figure B-12: Power port on the
back of the VetTest analyzer
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VetTest 8008 ANALYZER
1) New Sample
2) Current Sample
3) Review Previous Tests
4) Monitor Functions
5) Settings
6) Initialize Remote Device
Figure B-13: VetTest analyzer, Main Menu

Idexx VetTest Specifications

General

Brand	Idexx
Model	VetTest
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English