Idexx VetTest User Manual

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Contents
Preface ........................................................................................................................... ix
About this Guide ............................................................................................................................... ix
IDEXX Technical Support Contact Information ................................................................................. xi
International Symbol Descriptions ................................................................................................... xii
General Safety Summary ................................................................................................................ xiv
Safety Symbols on the Product............................................................................................... xiv
Connection to a Power Source ............................................................................................... xiv
Personal Safety ....................................................................................................................... xiv
A Important Things to Know About the VetTest* Analyzer ....................................A–1
Overview ....................................................................................................................................... A–1
Slide Packaging and Storage ....................................................................................................... A–1
Profile Interpretation (Canine and Feline only) ............................................................................. A–1
Star Reference System ................................................................................................................ A–2
:PVS1BSUJDJQBUJPOJO3FGFSFODF3BOHF%BUB$PMMFDUJPO ............................................................... A–2
Software Updates ......................................................................................................................... A–2
VetTest Chemistries ...................................................................................................................... A–3
VetTest Species ............................................................................................................................. A–
B System Overview and Installation .......................................................................B–1
Choosing the Analyzer Location ................................................................................................... B–1
Handling ....................................................................................................................................... B–1
Precautions ................................................................................................................................... B–2
Important Electrical Safety Precautions ........................................................................................ B–2
Unpacking the Analyzer ................................................................................................................ B–2
VetTest Analyzer Components (Front and Back Views) ............................................................... B–3
"DDFTTJOH$PNQPOFOUT*OTJEFUIF3JHIUTJEF$PWFS .................................................................. B–
Connecting the VetTest Pipettor ................................................................................................... B–
Inserting the Paper Roll ................................................................................................................ B–
Inserting the VetTest Software Disk .............................................................................................. B–
Connecting the Power Cord and Turning On the Analyzer ........................................................... B–
Adjusting Initial Settings .............................................................................................................. B–
Connecting Your Printer ................................................................................................................ B–8
Connecting an External Keyboard ............................................................................................... B–8
Connecting an IDEXX SNAP* Reader Analyzer ........................................................................... B–
C Sample Collection and Preparation ....................................................................C–1
Plasma and Serum Collection and Preparation ........................................................................... C–1
Plasma and Serum Sample Volumes ................................................................................... C–1
General Blood Sample Collection Precautions..................................................................... C–1
Serum Sample Preparation ...................................................................................................C–2
Plasma Sample Preparation ................................................................................................. C–2
Centrifuged Sample Inspection ............................................................................................ C–3
Urine Sample Collection and Preparation .................................................................................... C–3
Urine Sample Volumes .......................................................................................................... C–
Urine Sample Preparation ..................................................................................................... C–

Idexx VetTest Specifications

General

Brand	Idexx
Model	VetTest
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English