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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

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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............................................................... A–2

Software Updates ......................................................................................................................... A–2
VetTest Chemistries ...................................................................................................................... A–3
VetTest Species ............................................................................................................................. A–

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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.................................................................. B–

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–

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–