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IDEXX VetTest* Chemistry Analyzer Operator’s Manual
Preparing Urine Dilutions
To prepare a 1:1 dilution:
For UPRO:
Accurately measure the desired amount of urine to be diluted and gently transfer it 1.
to a sample cup.
Accurately measure an equal amount of DI water and transfer it to the sample 2.
collected in step 1.
Thoroughly mix the sample and DI water. 3.
Proceed to the analysis (see Running a Dilution on the VetTest Analyzer QBHF&
For UCRE:
Accurately measure the desired amount of the sample prepared with the Urine P:C 1.
Sample Preparation Kit.
Accurately measure an equal amount of DI water and transfer it to the sample 2.
collected in step 1.
Thoroughly mix the sample and DI water. 3.
Proceed to the analysis (see Running a Dilution on the VetTest Analyzer QBHF&
To prepare dilutions greater than 1:1:
For UPRO:
If additional dilutions beyond 1:1 are necessary, always begin with the original urine
sample . Then, incrementally increase the parts DI water as indicated in the dilution
chart.
For UCRE:
If additional dilutions beyond 1:1 are necessary, always begin with the sample
prepared with the Urine P:C Sample Preparation Kit . Then, incrementally increase
the parts DI water as indicated in the dilution chart.
Running a Dilution on the VetTest Analyzer
To run a dilution after preparing the diluted sample (plasma, serum, or urine):
From the VetTest main menu, select 1. 1 – New Sample .
Select 2. 7 – Dilutions , enter the number of diluent parts (parts saline or parts DI
water) and press E . The species menu appears.
Note: If you are running the most recent patient entered into the VetTest analyzer,
select 2 – Current Sample . Then select 1 – Dilution , enter the number of diluent
parts and press E .
Continue the normal testing sequence. Results printed out will automatically be 3.
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