Idexx VetTest User Manual

F Quality Control
The purpose of Quality Control (QC) is to verify that your VetTest* Chemistry Analyzer
is functioning properly. The following QC procedure verifies both the VetTest optics
groups and the integrity of your slides. If a QC test fails (i.e., test results fall outside of
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to determine the source of failure. If the problem persists, contact IDEXX Technical
Support.
You should run a QC test:
When the analyzer is first installed.t
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If the analyzer has been moved or bumped severely.t
If fluid has been spilled on the analyzer.t
If you think your results are incorrect.t
IDEXX recommends that you run a quality control analysis once a month. Your VetTest
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your monthly quality control as you normally would on the day it is due. You do not
need to run quality control when the reminder appears; you can do it at a time that is
convenient for you.
Each time you run the monthly quality control, the VetTest analyzer automatically stores
the date in its memory and displays the QC reminder 30 days later.
Quality Control Materials
To run quality control on the VetTest analyzer, you need the following materials:
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each of the six optic lamps inside the analyzer
IDEXX VetTrol* Control materialt
IDEXX UPRO Control materialt
The control panel and materials are described in the following sections.
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specially formulated for use on the VetTest analyzer to monitor its precision and
accuracy. It consists of one diluent vial and one control vial per set with each box of
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material. After reconstitution, the control fluid should be tested in the same manner as a
patient sample, and the reported values compared to those on the VetTest printout. The
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disposed of with other clinical waste.
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creatine kinase and ammonia values, VetTrol should be used within two hours after
reconstitution. Exposure to light will affect bilirubin and creatine kinase results.
Ammonia concentration will increase with time.
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Idexx VetTest Specifications

General

Brand	Idexx
Model	VetTest
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English