Idexx VetTest Operator's Manual

Contents

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vContentsPreface ........................................................................................................................... ixAbout this Guide ............................................................................................................................... ixIDEXX Technical Support Contact Information ................................................................................. xiInternational Symbol Descriptions ................................................................................................... xiiGeneral Safety Summary ................................................................................................................ xivSafety Symbols on the Product............................................................................................... xivConnection to a Power Source ............................................................................................... xivPersonal Safety ....................................................................................................................... xivA Important Things to Know About the VetTest* Analyzer ....................................A–1Overview ....................................................................................................................................... A–1Slide Packaging and Storage ....................................................................................................... A–1Profile Interpretation (Canine and Feline only) ............................................................................. A–1Star Reference System ................................................................................................................ A–2:PVS1BSUJDJQBUJPOJO3FGFSFODF3BOHF%BUB$PMMFDUJPO ............................................................... A–2Software Updates ......................................................................................................................... A–2VetTest Chemistries ...................................................................................................................... A–3VetTest Species ............................................................................................................................. A–B System Overview and Installation.......................................................................B–1Choosing the Analyzer Location................................................................................................... B–1Handling ....................................................................................................................................... B–1Precautions ................................................................................................................................... B–2Important Electrical Safety Precautions........................................................................................ B–2Unpacking the Analyzer................................................................................................................ B–2VetTest Analyzer Components (Front and Back Views) ............................................................... B–3"DDFTTJOH$PNQPOFOUT*OTJEFUIF3JHIUTJEF$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–8Connecting an External Keyboard ............................................................................................... B–8Connecting an IDEXX SNAP* Reader Analyzer ........................................................................... B–C Sample Collection and Preparation ....................................................................C–1Plasma and Serum Collection and Preparation ........................................................................... C–1Plasma and Serum Sample Volumes ................................................................................... C–1General Blood Sample Collection Precautions..................................................................... C–1Serum Sample Preparation ................................................................................................... C–2Plasma Sample Preparation ................................................................................................. C–2Centrifuged Sample Inspection ............................................................................................ C–3Urine Sample Collection and Preparation .................................................................................... C–3Urine Sample Volumes .......................................................................................................... C–Urine Sample Preparation ..................................................................................................... C–