Idexx VetTest User manual

Operator’s Manual
IDEXX VetTest*
Chemistry Analyzer

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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
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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
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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–

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Sample Storage............................................................................................................................ C–
Storing Serum or Plasma Samples....................................................................................... C–
Storing Urine Samples ..........................................................................................................C–
Analysis of Stored Samples .................................................................................................. C–
Combined Chemistry and Hematology Sample Preparation....................................................... C–
D Basic System Operation......................................................................................D–1
Prepare Your Materials and Information ....................................................................................... D–1
Specify a Sample from the Main Menu ........................................................................................ D–1
Enter Patient Species ............................................................................................................D–1
Enter Patient Identification (ID)..............................................................................................D–2
Insert slides................................................................................................................................... D–2
Reading the Bar Codes ................................................................................................................ D–2
Preparing the Pipettor for a Sample ............................................................................................. D–3
Sample Analysis Display .............................................................................................................. D–3
Postanalysis Steps........................................................................................................................ D–
Results .......................................................................................................................................... D–
E Advanced Operations ..........................................................................................E–1
0VUPG-JOFBSJUZ3BOHF4BNQMFT ................................................................................................. E–1
Analyzer Linearity Range ............................................................................................................. E–1
Dilution Protocols.......................................................................................................................... E–2
Plasma and Serum Dilutions................................................................................................. E–2
Urine Dilutions....................................................................................................................... E–3
Running a Dilution on the VetTest Analyzer .......................................................................... E–
Patient Monitoring......................................................................................................................... E–
Combining Results on the Same Sample .................................................................................... E–
F Quality Control ..................................................................................................... F–1
Quality Control Materials ..............................................................................................................F–1
IDEXX VetTrol* Control ..........................................................................................................F–1
VetTest Quality Control Panel .................................................................................................F–2
IDEXX UPRO Control.....................................................................................................................F–3
Preparing the VetTrol Quality Control Fluid....................................................................................F–3
Preparing the UPRO Control .........................................................................................................F–3
Performing the Quality Control Procedure on the VetTest Analyzer .............................................F–
Documenting Quality Control Results ...........................................................................................F–
Performing the Ca Offset Procedure .............................................................................................F–
G Other Maintenance ............................................................................................. G–1
General Upkeep and Cleaning.....................................................................................................G–1
Case Cleaning.......................................................................................................................G–1
Screen Cleaning....................................................................................................................G–1
Dust and Animal Hair ............................................................................................................G–1
Disk Drive Protection.............................................................................................................G–1
Right Side Cover and Rotor Cleaning...................................................................................G–1
Pipettor Cleaning...................................................................................................................G–2
Pipettor Collar Cleaning ........................................................................................................G–2
Used Slide Drawer ................................................................................................................G–2
Temperature Control..............................................................................................................G–2

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UV Lamp Replacement ................................................................................................................G–2
Autocalibration..............................................................................................................................G–2
Autocalibration Kit .................................................................................................................G–2
H Chemistry Description and Guide.......................................................................H–1
Introduction to Biochemical Profiling............................................................................................ H–1
Enzymes ....................................................................................................................................... H–1
Enzymes as Indicators of Organ Damage............................................................................H–1
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Albumin/ALB ................................................................................................................................. H–3
Alkaline phosphatase/ALKP ......................................................................................................... H–
Alanine aminotransferase/ALT (SGPT) ......................................................................................... H–
Amylase/AMYL.............................................................................................................................. H–
Aspartate aminotransferase/AST (SGOT) .................................................................................... H–
Calcium/Ca2+ ............................................................................................................................... H–8
Cholesterol/CHOL ........................................................................................................................ H–
Creatine kinase/CK..................................................................................................................... H–10
Creatinine/CREA......................................................................................................................... H–11
(BNNBHMVUBNZMUSBOTGFSBTF((5 ............................................................................................. H–12
Glucose/GLU .............................................................................................................................. H–13
Lactic Acid (LAC)........................................................................................................................ H–1
Lactate dehydrogenase/LDH ..................................................................................................... H–1
Lipase/LIPA ................................................................................................................................. H–1
Magnesium/Mg2+ ....................................................................................................................... H–1
Ammonia/NH3............................................................................................................................ H–18
Inorganic phosphate/PHOS ....................................................................................................... H–1
Total bilirubin/TBIL....................................................................................................................... H–20
Total protein/TP ........................................................................................................................... H–21
Triglycerides/TRIG....................................................................................................................... H–22
Urea/UREA/BUN......................................................................................................................... H–23
Uric acid/URIC ............................................................................................................................ H–2
Urine Creatinine .......................................................................................................................... H–2
Urine Protein/UPRO.................................................................................................................... H–2
UPC Protocol .............................................................................................................................. H–2
ISelf-Help Guide ..................................................................................................... I–1
Analyzer Power and Function.........................................................................................................I–1
Screen “Failure” Messages ............................................................................................................I–
Temperature Warnings....................................................................................................................I–
Miscellaneous...............................................................................................................................I–10
J Specifications and Warnings............................................................................... J–1
Power Input....................................................................................................................................J–1
Warnings........................................................................................................................................J–1
Interference with Radio Communications .....................................................................................J–1
K Appendix: Differences in Results........................................................................K–1
With a Commercial Laboratory or Other Instrument .................................................................... K–1
With Your Own Expectations......................................................................................................... K–1

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L Appendix: Reference Ranges.............................................................................. L–1
Canine—Puppies .........................................................................................................................L–1
Canine—Adults .............................................................................................................................L–2
Canine—Geriatric .........................................................................................................................L–3
Feline—Kittens ..............................................................................................................................L–
Feline—Adults ..............................................................................................................................L–
Feline—Geriatric ............................................................................................................................L–
Equine—Yearlings .........................................................................................................................L–
Equine—Foals ...............................................................................................................................L–8
Equine—Adults..............................................................................................................................L–
Equine—Mares at Stud ...............................................................................................................L–10
Dairy Cows...................................................................................................................................L–11
Beef Cattle ...................................................................................................................................L–12
Llama ...........................................................................................................................................L–13
Sea Turtles ...................................................................................................................................L–1
Provisional Reference Ranges ....................................................................................................L–1
Avian—Parrots .....................................................................................................................L–1
Avian—Cockatoos ...............................................................................................................L–1
Avian—Budgerigar...............................................................................................................L–1
Avian—Cockatiel, Canary, Conure.......................................................................................L–18
Avian—Macaws ...................................................................................................................L–1
Ferret ....................................................................................................................................L–20
Goat......................................................................................................................................L–21
Monkey.................................................................................................................................L–22
Mouse ..................................................................................................................................L–23
Pig ......................................................................................................................................L–2
Rabbit...................................................................................................................................L–2
Rat ......................................................................................................................................L–2
Sheep ...................................................................................................................................L–2
Snake ...................................................................................................................................L–28
Tortoise .................................................................................................................................L–2
Lizard....................................................................................................................................L–30
M Appendix: Unit Conversion ................................................................................ M–1
Conversion Factors.......................................................................................................................M–1

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Preface
About this Guide
Use This Section... To Learn About...
A Important Things to Know About
the VetTest* Analyzer
How the analyzer workst
Slide packaging and storaget
Profile interpretationt
Star reference systemt
Software updatest
Available chemistriest
B System Overview and Installation Choosing a locationt
Handling and safety precautionst
Installation and setup procedurest
C Sample Collection and Preparation Plasma and serum collection and preparationt
Urine collection and preparationt
D Basic System Operations Specifying samplest
Inserting slidest
Reading bar codest
Preparing the pipettort
Postanalysis stepst
Reviewing resultst
E Advanced Operations Linearity rangest
Dilution protocolst
Patient monitoring processest
Combining patient resultst
F Monthly QC Procedure Quality control materialst
Preparing the QC materialst
Performing QC procedurest
G Other Maintenance General upkeep and cleaningt
UV lamp replacementt
Autocalibrationt
H Chemistry Description and Guide Biochemistry profilingt
Enzymest
Specific chemistriest
* 4FMG)FMQ(VJEF How to troubleshoot problemst
J Specifications and Warnings Power specificationst
Instrument warningst
Interference with radio communicationst

Use This Section... To Learn About...
K Appendix: Differences in Results Differences in results from the VetTest analyzer ast
compared to other analyzers or your expectations
L Appendix: Reference Ranges Reference ranges for a variety of speciest
M Unit Conversions Conversion factors (U.S. to S.I.)t
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International Symbol Descriptions
International symbols are often used on packaging to provide a pictorial representation
of particular information related to the product (such as use by, temperature limitations,
batch code, etc.). IDEXX Laboratories has adopted the use of international symbols on
our analyzers, product boxes, labels, inserts, and guides in an effort to provide our users
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If you are unsure of the meaning for a particular symbol, see the table below for a
description of each symbol that can be found on IDEXX Laboratories packaging.
Symbol Description Symbol Description
Use by
A utiliser avant
Verwendbar bis
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Usar antes de
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Temperature limitation
Température limite
Zulässiger Temperaturbereich
Temperatura limite
Limitación de temperatura
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Batch Code (Lot)
Code de lot (Lot)
Chargenbezeichnung (Partie)
Codice del lotto (partita)
Código de lote (Lote)
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Upper limit of temperature
Limite supérieure de température
Temperaturobergrenze
Limite superiore di temperatura
Limite superior de temperatura
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Serial Number
Numéro de série
Seriennummer
Numero di serie
Número de serie
䝅䝸䜰䝹␒ྕ
Consult instructions for use
Consulter la notice d’utilisation
Gebrauchsanweisung beachten
Consultare le istruzioni per l’uso
Consultar las instrucciones de uso
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Catalog Number
Numéro catalogue
Bestellnummer
Numero di catalogo
Número de catálogo
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Keep away from sunlight
Conserver à l’abri de la lumière
Vor direkter Sonneneinstrahlung
schützen
Mantener alejado de la luz solar
Tenere lontano dalla luce diretta
del sole
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Symbol Description Symbol Description
Authorized Representative in the
European Community
Représentant agréé pour la C.E.E.
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Rappresentante autorizzato nella
Comunitá Europea
Representante autorizado en la
Comunidad Europea
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WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC
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Manufacturer
Fabricant
Hersteller
Ditta produttrice
Fabricante
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Biological Risks
Risques biologiques
Biogefährlich
Rischi biologici
Riesgos biológicos
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Caution, consult accompanying
documents
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joints
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Attenzione, consultare la
documentazione allegata
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documentación adjunta
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Do Not Reuse
Usage unique
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No reutilizarw
Non riutilizzare
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General Safety Summary
Please review the precautions on this page and on the analyzer to avoid personal injury,
fire hazard, or damage to the product. Use of the equipment in a manner not specified
by the manufacturer may impair the equipment’s safety features.
Safety Symbols on the Product
Caution Protective Ground
Earth Terminal
Connection to a Power Source
Use the correct power cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product
and certified for the country of use. Use only a grounded cord, and be sure that the
grounding conductor is connected to the earth ground.
Position the equipment so the power cord is easily accessible.
Use only 2A 250V 5 x 20 slow blow fuse for replacement.
Personal Safety
A pinch point exists between the sample rotor and bridge. Keep your fingers and
any loose clothing away from the rotor if you are running the analyzer with the rotor
cover removed.

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 0to disable (see Adjusting Initial SettingsQBHF#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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Star Reference System
Note: For adult and geriatric canine and adult and geriatric feline patient samples only.
In addition to providing Profile Interpretation, the VetTest analyzer provides
users with information on the degree of an abnormal result for certain
chemistries. The display and printout includes one (*), two (**), or three
(***) stars, along with the “Hi” or “Lo” indicators, when a test result falls
out of the reference range. The stars serve to identify unusual results
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star display indicates a slight to moderate increase or decrease in analyte
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deviation from the reference range. The particular ranges for the star rating
were developed by G. Daniel Boon, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVP and A.H. Rebar,
DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVP. Both are experienced veterinary clinical pathologists
who based their findings on the VetTest analyzer’s database and their
professional judgement.
Stars should be treated as a tool, not to be used alone, but in conjunction with other
interpretive information such as physical examination and additional test results. The
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Your Participation in Reference-Range Data Collection
Reference ranges for clinical chemistry analyses are important guidelines used
by veterinarians to determine an animal's health. Reference ranges are typically
established by testing samples from a large group of healthy animals and creating
a statistical distribution of results. In establishing the initial reference ranges for the
VetTest analyzer, IDEXX relied on historical, established normal ranges. An important
priority for IDEXX is to continuously improve the accuracy of these ranges, and we have
that unique ability with each new set of returned software diskettes we receive from our
worldwide user base.
You can contribute to this important work each time you run a test by first enabling your
VetTest analyzer, then indicating if this animal is sick or questionable, or healthy on the
appropriate VetTest analyzer screen display. To do so, first enable the patient “Health
Screen” after installing a new software disk:
From the Main Menu, press1. Settings.
Press2. Health Screen.
Press3. 1to enable Health Screen. (Press 0to disable Health Screen.)
During analysis, a screen will be displayed after the patient identification is entered. This
screen prompts you to indicate if the patient is healthy.
Software Updates
IDEXX will mail you, at no charge, your new software disk containing updated
calibration data for newly produced slides. You should install the new disk promptly
in order to run new slide lots. The new disk also will contain additional enhancements
to the analyzer, such as new menu features and updated reference or quality control
ranges. You will also receive a return mailer for your old software. The returned disk
provides IDEXX with important information concerning reference ranges.
Note: You do not need to perform a quality control procedure after inserting new
software. Keep to your regularly scheduled quality control.
Example of “Hi” result with 3 stars
S/N 06824 Ver. X.X
16-Oct-1007 02:14PM
Adult Canine
Boots
TBIL = 1.64 mg/dl HI***
(0.00-0.70)

A–3
Important Things to Know About Your Analyzer
VetTest Chemistries
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analyzer. These include:
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ALB Albumin LAC Lactate
ALKP Alkaline phosphatase LDH Lactate dehydrogenase
ALT (SGPT) Alanine aminotransferase LIPA Lipase
AMYL Amylase Mg2+ Magnesium
AST (SGOT) Aspartate aminotransferase NH3Ammonia
Ca2+ Calcium PHOS Inorganic phosphate
CHOL Cholesterol TBIL Total bilirubin
CK Creatine kinase TP Total protein
CREA Creatinine TRIG Triglycerides
GGT (BNNBHMVUBNZMUSBOTGFSBTF UREA/BUN Urea
GLU Glucose URIC Uric Acid
Note: Globulin is calculated by subtracting albumin from total protein.
Several prepackaged panels and profiles are also available for the VetTest analyzer.
These include:
Profile/Panel Name Included Chemistries
General Health Profile ALB, ALKP, ALT, AMYL, Ca2+, CHOL, CREA, GLU, PHOS, TBIL,
TP, UREA/BUN, GLOB
Preanesthetic Panel ALKP, ALT, CREA, GLU, TP, UREA/BUN
Diagnostic Health Profile ALB, ALKP, ALT, AMYL, BUN, Ca2+, CREA, GGT, GLU, LIPA,
TBIL, TP, GLOB
NSAID Monitoring Panel ALKP, ALT, AST, BUN, CREA
Urine P:C Ratio UPRO (urine protein) and UCRE (urine creatinine); to be used
with a sample preparation kit
Equine Health Panel ALB, ALKP, AST, Ca2+, CK, CREA, GGT, GLOB, GLU, LDH, TBIL,
TP UREA/BUN
Avian Health Profile ALB, AST, Ca2+, GLU, TP, URIC, GLOB
Quality Control Panel ALB, ALKP, ALT, Ca2+, GLU, NH3

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VetTest Species
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Geriatric (> 8 years)
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Equine Yearling
Foal
Adult
Mare at Stud
Bovine Beef Cattle
Dairy Cow
Avian Budgerigar
Cockatoos (Grey Cheek, Moluccan, Umbrella)
Cockatiel
Canary
Conure
Macaw (Blue and Gold, Hyacinth, Scarlet)
Parrots (Amazon Blue, Amazon Yellow, Eclectus, African Grey)
Ferret
Goat
Lizard
Llama
Monkey
Mouse
Pig
Rabbit
Rat
Sea Turtles
Sheep
Snake
Tortoise

B System Overview and Installation
Choosing the Analyzer Location
Before you set up, choose a work area that is efficient for you and that meets the
physical requirements of the analyzer:
Dimensions:
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this range but the screen may display a “temperature warning” message and results
may show some drift.
Make sure the VetTest* Chemistry Analyzer is not in direct sunlight. The analyzer is a
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Choose a flat, stable surface for the analyzer. Do not move it frequently. Be sure to
leave adequate room for the pipettor and paper roll, and to load slides.
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analyzer’s cooling vents are in the base. Leave at least
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machine so that air can circulate on all sides.
Do not use the VetTest dust cover when analyzer is on.
Warning: Very low temperatures can cause considerable
damage to the analyzer. Permanent damage may be caused
if the analyzer is switched on at temperatures below freezing.
The VetTest analyzer should be unpacked and allowed
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minimum of one hour after it has been in a cold environment.
Handling
Use extreme care when handling the VetTest analyzer. The internal rotor, computer
circuitry, and optical sensors can be damaged if the analyzer is dropped or bumped,
particularly when the machine is turned on. If you must move the analyzer any distance,
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transit clamps).
Clearance
Airflow
Figure B-1: VetTest analyzer ventilation
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Precautions
Nevert use the VetTest analyzer with the transit clamps in position.
Do nott stack other equipment or containers on top of the VetTest analyzer.
Keep the VetTest analyzer away from sources of heat or flames (e.g., Bunsent
burners).
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or other devices that generate static or magnetic fields (e.g., transformers).
Protectt the analyzer from damp conditions or wet weather.
Take care not to spill water or other fluids on the analyzer.t
Do nott use any of the following liquids, abrasives, or aerosol sprays on or near
the VetTest analyzer, as they may damage the outer case and may influence the
analysis results:
– Organic solvents – Insecticides
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– Ink markers – Polish
– Sprays containing volatile liquids – Room freshener
Important Electrical Safety Precautions
Always use the correct AC electrical source.t
Use only the power cable supplied.t
Disconnect the power plug:t
If the power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged–
If anything is spilled onto the equipment–
If your equipment is exposed to rain or any excessive moisture–
If your equipment is dropped or the case has been damaged–
If you suspect that your analyzer needs service or repair–
Whenever you clean the case–
Unpacking the Analyzer
The VetTest analyzer is a highly sophisticated piece of equipment and care should be
taken not to damage any of the sensitive components when unpacking and handling it.
The shipping carton should contain the VetTest analyzer, paper roll cover, and paper roll.
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Warranty and return envelopet
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