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Get the most value out of your
IDEXX VetLab® system Special Edition
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Run samples even faster and easier with NEW lithium-heparin syringes and
lithium-heparin capillary tubes for the IDEXX VetStat® Electrolyte and Blood Gas Analyzer
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The new lithium-heparin syringes and capillary tubes:
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Improve sample prep workflow—eliminating the need to transfer the sample into a
lithium-heparin collection tube
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Allow you to run the sample immediately after collecting it—providing even faster
results for your critical patients
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Vital Signs 1-mL lithium-heparin syringe:
Drummond 200-µL lithium-heparin capillary tube:
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For easy instructions on how to use these beneficial accessories, see the NEW VetStat™
sample preparation poster enclosed in the VetStat 1.02 software release.
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New IDEXX VetStat® software
features
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The VetStat analyzer now connects to the IDEXX VetLab® Station (LaserCyte®)
computer—The IDEXX VetLab Station offers an unprecedented level of
information consolidation, including a comprehensive record of each patient’s diagnostic
history, parameter-trending capabilities, interpretive information and helpful video
guides, and all your results on one comprehensive report—to help you make the most
accurate diagnoses and recommend the most effective treatment. See the IDEXX VetLab Station
article on the back page.
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New reporting sequence for all of the VetStat analyzer’s reference ranges—Based
on your feedback, the reporting sequence for reference ranges on the VetStat analyzer has
been changed. Previously, reference ranges were printed from high to low. This software
upgrade changes that sequence to low to high.
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New reporting of results that fall outside of the VetStat analyzer’s dynamic range—Previously,
when a test result fell outside of the VetStat analyzer’s dynamic range, the result
displayed as either “high” or “low” on the printed report. Now when a result is outside of
the dynamic range, the printed report indicates the result as
greater than (>) or less than (<) the dynamic range.
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New default setting for the type of sample being run—When running a fluid
therapy or respiratory cassette, the VetStat analyzer allows you to select from arterial,
venous or capillary sample types. Since arterial draws are rare, we’ve changed the default
setting to venous. If you are running an arterial sample, simply change the setting when
entering the patient information.
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New supported languages—The VetStat analyzer now lets you change
the language setting. Supported languages include English, French, Spanish, Italian and
German.
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Announcing the IDEXX VetLab® Station with the IDEXX LaserCyte® Hematology Analyzer
We’re offering IDEXX VetLab® system customers an
unprecedented level of information management with the IDEXX VetLab Station laboratory
information management system (LIMS). The IDEXX VetLab Station began shipping with all
LaserCyte® analyzers ordered in North America in
January 2006.
The IDEXX VetLab® Station LIMS enables you to integrate
data generated by in-house diagnostic instruments to care for your patients on a higher level.
With virtually unlimited data storage for patient records and results, the IDEXX VetLab Station
gives you more information on each patient at the point of care—when you need it most.
Featuring a new, more powerful computer and a larger 10.4" touch screen, parameter-trending
capabilities, interpretive summaries and on-screen training guides, the IDEXX VetLab Station
with the LaserCyte analyzer provides unparalleled analytical, reporting and medical reference
capabilities.
In addition, you’ll benefit from time- and labor-saving features, including the ability to run
multiple IDEXX VetLab® analyzers from a single interface,
autofilling of patient and client information for reduced data entry, and easy access to
integrated reports. Practices using Cornerstone®
practice-management software can simply and seamlessly upload information into patient medical
records and invoices.
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Meet Chris Pendleton
Electrolytes Product Manager
Chris came to IDEXX ten years ago, enticed by the prospect of working at an enterprising biotech
company in his home state of Maine. He started out as a process engineer in clinical chemistry,
where he calibrated VetTest® Chemistry Analyzer slides and was responsible for incoming quality
assurance. He then held other positions, including stints on the VetTest and the SNAP® Reader
product teams and with the Practice Developer™ program. Recently, Chris was promoted to
Electrolytes Product Manager, responsible for development, marketing and overall product quality
for the VetStat® Electrolyte and Blood Gas Analyzer and the VetLyte® Electrolyte Analyzer.
Chris credits IDEXX’s focus on veterinarians and technology as the reason why IDEXX can offer
veterinary practices the best in diagnostics and support. “We have quality top of mind. The
VetStat analyzer is just one example of that. It offers veterinarians immediate access to
accurate fluid therapy information they can trust, which allows them to make treatment decisions
quickly for their critical patients. In addition, it’s easy to use, so there’s minimal training
time involved.”
Chris lives in Maine, and likes to spend his spare time fly-fishing, mountain biking, hiking
and duck hunting (and is looking forward to getting a four-legged duck-hunting companion soon!).
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IDEXX
Customer Support is available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Toll-free: 1-800-248-2483
Fax: 1-800-248-3010
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