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Differences in Results
With a Commercial Laboratory or Other Instrument
Reference ranges must be created for each analyte and each new instrument or method of
analysis. Every commercial laboratory must establish its own species reference ranges for the
equipment and methodology used. IDEXX is continually doing this work for you with every software
release.
Comparing results from different laboratories that may be using different equipment or methods
is imprecise at best. Any comparisons should be performed on the same sample that has been
“split,” stored under like conditions, and tested at approximately the same time. Compare each
result to the reference range stated by IDEXX or the commercial laboratory (as appropriate). Each
result should have the same relationship to its method’s reference range. For instance, a sample
giving a Catalyst One* result that is slightly below the Catalyst One analyzer’s normal range should
give a laboratory result slightly below the laboratory’s normal range.
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
Width: 10.0 inches
Depth: 14.8 inches
Height: 14.0 inches
Weight: approximately 25 pounds
Power Supply
Input: 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz, 2 Amps
Power Supply Protection: IPX0
Rated: 24VDC, 6.25A
Input/Output Connections
There are two user-accessible Input/Output connections on the rear of the Catalyst One analyzer
(power connection and Ethernet port for connection to IDEXX VetLab* Station).
Operating Conditions
Indoor use only
Altitude: 2000 meters
Operating
Storage
Temperature
15°C–30°C (59°F–86°F)
5°C–38°C (41°F–100°F)
Relative Humidity
15%–75%
20%–85%
Appendices
