Zoetis VetScan UA User manual

UA
Urine Analyzer
USER’S
MANUAL For Veterinary Use Only

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................................................................................3
Symbols ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Intended Use ...............................................................................................................................................................................................7
System Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................................8
How the VETSCAN UA Works .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Setting Up the VETSCAN UA ...........................................................................................................................................................10
Introduction to the VETSCAN UA Menu ...............................................................................................................................13
Settings Menu ..................................................................................................................................................................................14
Home Screen & Test Menu ........................................................................................................................................................14
Running a Sample ...................................................................................................................................................................................15
Urine Sample Collection ................................................................................................................................................................15
Urine Sample Handling ................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Materials needed for Testing: ......................................................................................................................................................16
Set up for testing ...............................................................................................................................................................................16
Running a Test .....................................................................................................................................................................................16
Reviewing Previous Results – Database ....................................................................................................................................20
Reviewing Stored Results ............................................................................................................................................................20
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Cleaning the Strip Tray ................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Cleaning the UA Analyzer ............................................................................................................................................................23
Running a Check Strip ...................................................................................................................................................................23
Running UA Controls ......................................................................................................................................................................26
Appendix A: Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................................................................28
Frequently Asked Questions? ....................................................................................................................................................28
Zoetis Resources .............................................................................................................................................................................. 30
Appendix B: UA Results Bins ........................................................................................................................................................... 31
Appendix C: Error Codes ...................................................................................................................................................................33
Appendix D: Interfering Substances ...........................................................................................................................................34
Appendix E: VETSCAN UA Analyzer and Printer Specifications ................................................................................35
Analyzer Specifications .................................................................................................................................................................35
Printer Specifications .....................................................................................................................................................................35
Appendix F: Safety and Regulatory Compliance .................................................................................................................36

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Symbols
Symbol Definition/Use
Operator’s manual; operating instructions User’s manual available. Consult manual for
detailed use instructions.
European Community representative Authorized Representative in the European
Community
Electrical and electronic products
recycling symbol
Recycle only as electronic waste. Do not dispose
in normal waste.
Protect from heat, radioactive sources and
direct sunlight
Keep away from radiation, heat and direct
sunlight.
Environment-Friendly Use Period
Caution Caution to safety hazard
Manufacturer Manufacturer of record
Keep Dry Protect from moisture.
Do not allow it to be wet.
This side Up Keep package and analyzer right side up.
Use by date Expiration date of product.
CE Mark Denotes conformity to specific European
directives and regulations
NRTL compliance mark
Indicates compliance with the requirements of
one or more appropriate product safety test
standards in the USA and Canada
Handle with care Handle with care.
RCM Mark Indicates compliance with Australian safety
test standards

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Symbol Definition/Use
Transit and Storage Temperature Storage and transit temperatures; does not
indicate operating temperatures.
RoHS Compliant Compliance with RoHS environmental standards.
For Veterinary
Use Only
For Veterinary Diagnostic Use only. Not for use
for humans.
Do not tip/Do not roll Keep upright. Do not
tip on side.
Date of Manufacture Date of manufacture.
Serial number Analyzer or Printer
serial number
Fragile, Handle
with care Fragile
Potential Biohazardous Risk Treat as biohazardous. Use standard safety
procedures.

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Introduction
The VETSCAN UA Urine Analyzer is a small, portable analyzer that automates urine test strip
analysis, bringing efficiency to in-house urine chemistry testing. With features such as a built-
in countdown testing timer, automated scanning of test strips and onscreen instructions, the
VETSCAN UA eliminates the imperfect process of visual evaluation of urine chemistry strips. In
addition to the standard test analytes available on most urine chemistry strips, the VETSCAN UA
also calculates a semi-quantitative Urine Protein-Creatinine Ratio and measures Microalbumin to
further aid in diagnosis and monitoring of renal disease.
The VETSCAN UA is the first of a 2-part urinalysis solution consisting of the Urine Chemistry and
Sediment Analyzers.
Printer
Urine Analyzer
Check Strip
AC Power Charger
Y Cable
UA Printer
UA Analyzer Printer Paper
Fig. 1 Top view of the VETSCAN UA Kit (N. America Kit shown)

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Intended Use
The VETSCAN UA is intended for veterinary use only for the testing of urine chemistries in
mammalian veterinary urine samples, particularly dogs and cats. Urine from other species
may be run on the analyzer, but has not been validated. The VETSCAN UA will measure urine
analytes through disposable test strips and provide semi-quantitative results on up to 14
analytes including, leukocytes (LEU), ketones (KET), nitrite (NIT), urobilinogen (URO), bilirubin
(BIL), glucose (GLU), protein (PRO), specific gravity (SG), pH, blood (BLD), ascorbic acid (ASC),
microalbumin (MA), calcium (Ca), creatinine (CR), and a calculated urine protein creatinine
ratio (PRO/CR).
Urine testing on the VETSCAN UA is intended to help evaluate chemical analytes in urine for
the detection of kidney disease, lower urinary tract disease, and specific endocrine disease.
It is meant to be utilized as part of the urinalysis in correlation with urine sediment examination,
and other clinical diagnostics to obtain a complete evaluation of the disease process affecting
the patient.

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System Overview
The VETSCAN UA Kit (Fig. 1) package includes:
• UA Analyzer (Fig. 2)
• UA Printer (Fig. 3)
• Check Strips (2) –Strips for dry-use only verification of the instrument function
(in plastic tube)
• AC Power Charger
• Printer Paper roll
• Y cable – Connection from instrument to AC power charger and printer
• Multiple plug adapters (available only for international package)
The VETSCAN UA analyzer works with the following consumables:
• VETSCAN UA10 and UA14 Urine Test Strips (sold separately)
• VETSCAN UA Controls (sold separately)
Printer
Power buttonLED Indicator
P
aper Cover
Fig. 3 UA Printer
Urine Analyzer
Strip Tray
Side View
Tray Carriage
(Under Strip Tray)
Power Button
LED Indicator
Fig. 2 UA Analyzer

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How the VETSCAN UA Works
The UA analyzer is composed of optical-electronic sensor system, mechanism and I/V converter
(Fig. 4)
The optical-electronic sensor system consists of a light source and a light receptor. The light
from the light source falls on the reagent pads on the strip. The absorbance and reflectance vary
with the color development of reagent pad. The degree of color development is proportional
to the concentration of analyte in the urine. If the color of reagent pad is darker, more light is
absorbed and less light is reflected, and vice versa.
The reflected light is transmitted into the optical-electronic sensor system where the optical
signals are transformed into electric signals. Then, the electric signals are transformed by I/V
converter, then processed by CPU.
Optical-electronic sensor system
Lamp
Sample/Test Strip
CPU Power
Printer
I/V Converte
r
Photoelectric cell
Display
Strip Tray/Carriage
Fig. 4

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Setting Up the VETSCAN UA
1. Connect Y cable to the UA analyzer, UA printer and AC power charger. (Fig. 5)
Fig. 5 Connect Y cable.
2. Install paper roll into printer. (Fig. 6)
Fig. 6a Lift printer cover.
Urine Analyzer
Printer
Y cable
micro USB
VetScan
UA analyzer
VetScan
UA printer
USB
AC Po
wer
Charger
Printer

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Printer
Printer
Printer
Fig. 6b Pull printer roller toward front and up to remove it.
Fig. 6c Insert paper roll with paper rolling up the front of printer.
Fig. 6d Re-insert printer roller by inserting white gear first and snapping down right side.

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3. Leave at least 7 cm in front of and behind the UA analyzer to allow for movement of the
Strip Tray during operation. (Fig. 7)
Fig. 7
4. To power on the UA analyzer, press and hold UA power button down for 3 seconds. Press UA
printer power button once to power on the printer.
Urine Analyzer
PID 1
Check
LEU
KET
NIT
URO
BIL
PRO
GLU
SG
BLD
pH
*ASC
-
-
Neg
Normal
-
-
-
1.060
-
5.0
+3
0|eu/uL
0mg/dL
Omg/dL
<=15mg/dL
0mg/dL
Omg/dL
100mg/dL
02:37:02
08/26/2017
7 cm
7 cm

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Introduction to the VETSCAN UA Menu
The VETSCAN UA menu consists of a mixture of icons and labeled buttons. The menu icons are
described in Table 1 below.
Table 1. Table of Icons in VETSCAN UA Software
Icon Description
Settings Software menu for all settings
Database Results log for all previously run tests
Te s t Starts running of a test
Enter Enter key to save user-inputs
Delete Deletes the last character typed
Back Returns to previous screen
Print
Command to print. Blue Printer button indicates printer
is connected. Grey Printer button indicates that printer is
not connected or not powered on
Charging
Header icon indicates AC power operation, and battery
charging, if red LED is lit power charging operation,
battery being charged
Battery Header icon indicates battery operation and battery
charge level
Printer Header icon indicated Auto-Print is ON
USB Send Manually send result to SA when UA is connected to SA

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Settings Menu
Press buttons to toggle ON or OFF the various settings.
• Time: Changes date format from DD/MM/20YY to MM/DD/20YY
• Auto-print: Enables UA analyzer to automatically print results after a test is run, if a UA
printer is connected
• 12-hour/24-hour Time Format: Changes clock display to 12 or 24 hour format
• English: Language being displayed
• Admin: Password-protected Administrative settings
• Items Choice: Enables/disables measurement of parameters during a test (ON/OFF)
• USB Send: Displays status of setting for an automatic transmission of results from the
micro-USB port
• Unit (SI/CON): Changes displayed Units for results between SI and Conventional
Home Screen & Test Menu
On the Home screen (Fig. 8), users can start the testing process and access other menus.
• Strip Type: Select type of Strip to be tested (UA14, UA10, Check)
• Species: Select animal species of the sample (Cat, Dog, Other, Control)
• Patient ID (PID): Enter patient ID
Fig. 8 VETSCAN UA Home screen
Strip Type Check
Species Dog
PID
Enter PID
A/C Operation/Charging IndicatorAuto-Print ON Date/Time
Settings Database
Test Information
09/28/2017 10:45:30AM

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Running a Sample
Urine Sample Collection
Urine samples for use with the VETSCAN UA may be collected in each of three different ways.
• Cystocentesis: Insert a small needle into the bladder through the skin and draw urine
sterilely into the syringe for sampling and culture, if needed.
• Free catch (mid-stream): Using a sterile urine collection jar, collect a mid-stream urine
sample. Culture is not recommended for this type of sample.
• Catheter: Sterilely place a urinary catheter within the urethra and advance it into the
bladder. Collect the sample using a sterile syringe.
Urine Sample Handling
Analyzing fresh, well-mixed urine will yield the most accurate results.1 Do not centrifuge urine
samples before use on the VETSCAN UA. Urine samples may be tested on the VETSCAN UA
immediately after collection to up to one hour post collection, if stored at room temperature
(59-77 °F, 15-25 °C) (Fig. 9 A - B ). If they are not tested within one hour of collection, samples
may be refrigerated (36-46 °F, 2-8 °C) for up to 4 hours. Cold samples must be warmed to room
temperature (59-77 °F, 15-25 °C) prior to testing. (Fig. 9 C ).
Fig. 9 Sample Handling for the UA: do not centrifuge samples.
Samples may be
A Tested immediately at room temperature.
B Tested within an hour, at room temperature
C Refrigerated for up to 4 hours and warmed to room
temperature prior to testing.
A
B
C
OR
59-77 OF
(15-25 OC)
36-46 OF
(2-8 OC)
59-77 OF
(15-25 OC)
OR
OR
1. Sink CA and Weinstein NM. Practical Veterinary Urinalysis. Ames, IA: John Wiley & Sons Inc. 2012

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Materials needed for Testing
• VETSCAN UA analyzer
• Fresh room temperature (59-77 °F, 15-25 °C) urine sample
• Dropper/pipette (optional)
• Lint-free absorbent paper
• Gloves
• VETSCAN UA Test strip
• Printer (optional)
Set Up for Testing
1. Place the UA analyzer on a stable, flat surface in a room temperature environment
(59-77 °F, 15-25 °C).
2. Power on UA analyzer (and printer, if desired).
3. Be sure to leave space at the ends of the UA to allow for movement of the Strip Tray. (Fig. 7)
4. Check that the Strip Tray is clean and dry before starting a test. Clean Strip Tray if needed
(See Maintenance).
Running a Test
1. Remove a UA test strip from the tube. Do not touch pads on the Strip. Place the Strip with
pads facing up on a clean paper towel or tissue. Tightly recap the tube immediately.
CAUTION: Be sure to leave desiccant packs inside the Strip tube and to keep the tube
tightly capped. Exposure to humidity will decrease the usable life of strips and may change
results from strips exposed to humidity. Do not run expired Strips (those that were opened
more than 90 days ago or have passed the expiration date).
2. Enter test information (Fig. 10)
Select Strip Type (UA14, UA10 or Check). NOTE: selecting the correct Strip Type is
important as the analyzer will only scan for the Strip Type selected. Select Species (Cat,
Dog, Other, Control). Enter Patient ID (PID) – PID.
3. Press Test (Test Tube icon) button to start test.
4. Countdown timer appears. Perform the next three steps before the timer reaches 35.
The Test strip must be placed on Strip Tray before timer reaches 35 (Fig. 10).
Fig. 10 Enter Patient Information
Strip Type UA14
Species Dog
PID 1234
Prepare to apply urine
Press Test Tube to run
Strip Type UA14
Species Dog
PID
Enter PID
Select Strip Type,
Species and enter PID
Touch Test button
(test tube)
Countdown timer
starts
Strip Type UA14
Species Dog
PID 1234
When beeping starts:
Quickly apply urine
Blot edge of strip
Place strip on holder.
Testing. . .
Cancel
60

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5. Mix urine sample well by inversion. (Fig. 11).
6. Apply urine sample to strip. One method for application is to use a dropper pipette to drop
urine over entire strip, completely wetting each pad. Do not leave excess urine on strip
for more than 2 seconds (Fig. 12A). Alternatively, strip may be dipped into urine sample,
completely wetting each pad. Remove the strip after 2 seconds (Fig. 12B).
5X
Fig 12 Two Ways to Apply Urine to Strips (A) Drop sample on strip (B) Dip strip into sample.
Fig. 11 Mixing Sample
Fig. 12A
Fig. 12B

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7. Blot long edge of strip on absorbent paper to remove excess urine. DO NOT blot the top
surface of the pads to avoid contamination (Fig. 13). Work quickly to blot excess urine.
Delays in blotting may affect results.
8. Place strip on the UA Strip Tray. The end of the strip should align with the end of the trough
in the Strip Tray, approximately where the top cover of the UA analyzer is indented (Fig. 14).
This step MUST be completed before the countdown timer reaches 35 as the Strip Tray
will begin to slide into the analyzer. The UA analyzer will time the reactions and scan when
appropriate.
WARNING! If the Strip Tray has already moved into the analyzer to start scanning before the
strip is placed in the tray, the run must be canceled. For best results, a new strip will have to
be wetted to restart the testing.
Fig. 13 Blotting long edge of strip.
Fig. 14 Insert Strip onto Strip Tray.
Urine Analyzer
Strip Type UA14
Species Dog
PID 1234
When beeping starts:
Quickly apply urine
Blot edge of strip
Place strip on holder.
Testing. . .
Cancel
35
35s

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9. Results will appear onscreen one minute after start of the test (Fig. 15). The UA analyzer
will automatically print the results if Auto-Print is selected in the settings and the printer is
connected and powered on. Results may be manually printed via the Printer button at the
bottom left of the Results screen.
In general, urine dipsticks including those for the VETSCAN UA contain a number of different
parameters, some of which are not reliable or have not been well linked to disease processes in
veterinary medicine. Parameters which should be ignored include nitrites, leukocytes, ascorbic
acid, calcium and urobilinogen1. For improved precision, urine specific gravity is best assessed
with a refractometer and color is best assessed visually. The primary use of CRE on the UA14
strip is for calculating the urine protein: creatinine ratio, and CRE should not be evaluated on
its own.
Fig. 15 UA Results screen.
PID 1
Dog UA14
LEU
KET
NIT
URO
BIL
GLU
PRO
SG
pH
BLD
*ASC
MA
*Ca
CR
PRO/CR
-
-
Pos
Normal
-
-
-
1.045
5.0
-
+1
0|eu/uL
0mg/dL
0mg/dL
0mg/dL
<=15mg/dL
0mg/dL
25mg/dL
0.8mg/dL
<=4.0mg/dL
100mg/dL
<0.2
06:30:15PM
08/26/2017
Strip Type
Analyte names
Species
Pa
tient ID
Sample Run
Date/Time
Numerical Results,
Units
Semi-quantitative Results
1 Sink CA and Weinstein NM. Routine Urinalysis: Chemical Analysis In: Practical Veterinary Urinalysis. Ames, IA: John Wiley & Sons Inc. 2012. pgs.
29-53.

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Reviewing Previous Results – Database
The VETSCAN UA analyzer stores up to 500 previously run tests.
Reviewing Stored Results
1. From the Home screen, touch the Database button (book icon).
2. Use the two arrows on the right side to scroll through the Database. For faster scrolling, hold
an arrow button down to skip through database by increments of ten (10) records at a time.
3. If a printer is connected, the Printer icon in the bottom left will be in blue/white. If it is
disconnected, it will be greyed out.
Printer button
4. To print a stored result, scroll to the result in the database and press the printer button.
5. To exit the Database, touch the Back button.