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VETSCAN UA USER’S MANUAL  

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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) 

Pr

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Power button

LED Indicator

Paper Cover

Fig. 3 UA Printer

Urine Analyze

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Strip Tray

Side View

Tray Carriage

(Under Strip Tray)

Power Button

LED Indicator

Fig. 2 UA Analyzer

Summary of Contents for VetScan UA

Page 1: ...UA Urine Analyzer USER S MANUAL For Veterinary Use Only ...

Page 2: ...0 www zoetis com Zoetis Belgium S A Rue Laid Burniat 1 1348 Louvain La Neuve Belgium FOR VETERINARY USE ONLY All trademarks are the property of Zoetis Services LLC or a related company or a licensor unless otherwise noted 2020 Zoetis Services LLC All rights reserved Part No 1500 7005 Rev B ...

Page 3: ... 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 3...

Page 4: ...ight 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...

Page 5: ...ance 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 ...

Page 6: ...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 Sedimen...

Page 7: ...tes 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 e...

Page 8: ...able 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 button LED Indicator Paper Cover Fig 3 UA Printer Urine Analyzer Strip Tray Side View Tray Carriage Under...

Page 9: ... 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 ...

Page 10: ...ct 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 Power Charger Printer ...

Page 11: ...r 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 ...

Page 12: ...g 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 ...

Page 13: ...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 He...

Page 14: ... 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 anima...

Page 15: ...he 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 roo...

Page 16: ...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 Stri...

Page 17: ...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 ...

Page 18: ...s 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 test...

Page 19: ...es 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 ...

Page 20: ... 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 ...

Page 21: ...e the analyzer Do not open the analyzer as opening the analyzer will void the warranty Contact Zoetis Technical Support if you suspect a problem inside the analyzer Cleaning the Strip Tray 1 It is important to clean the Strip Tray after each use to prevent cross contamination of strips by residue from previous urine samples The Strip Tray sits on top of the Tray Carriage which should not be pulled...

Page 22: ...Fig 18 Rinse with water to remove any cleaning substance which may affect results Never use corrosive cleaners abrasive detergents or rough material that may damage the surface Cleaning the perimeter of the inner tray will prolong the useful life of the system Allow Strip Tray to completely dry prior to replacing it into the analyzer Fig 18 Wipe Urine Residue from Strip Tray Urine Analyzer PID 1 C...

Page 23: ...t a problem inside the analyzer WARNING Do not blow high pressure air into the inside of the analyzer to clean it WARNING To prevent electrical shock always turn off and unplug the UA analyzer before cleaning it Unplug the power supply from the wall or disconnect the UA analyzer from the Y cable Do not obstruct the power supply Running a Check Strip 1 A Check Strip is an artificial test strip that...

Page 24: ...gnored when the Strip Type is Check Press the Test button and place Check Strip onto Strip Tray aligning end of the Check Strip with the edge of the upper cover of the UA analyzer see arrow Fig 21 DO NOT wet the Check Strip The analyzer will run the Check Strip CAUTION DO NOT use the Check Strip if it is wetted Contact Zoetis to order Checks Strips to replace wetted ones Fig 21 Starting a Check St...

Page 25: ...e first strip is not damaged Fig 22 Compare Check Strip results with Tube Label 6 Replace Check Strip into the tube for future use Be sure that it is not contaminated with any urine residue from the Strip Tray before placing into the tube Check Strips may be used indefinitely as long as they are not damaged or discolored Urine Analyzer PID 1 Check LEU KET NIT URO BIL PRO GLU SG BLD pH ASC Normal 1...

Page 26: ...normal by selecting the Strip Type and selecting Dog for Species The UA Controls may be used on both UA10 and UA14 strips Enter PID Touch the Test button to start the timer Fig 23 Fig 23 Select Info for Running Controls Select Strip Type and Species 4 Remove one UA test strip from the tube Tightly recap the tube immediately 5 Wet one strip with liquid from Control I bottle by squeezing the liquid ...

Page 27: ...hen they are completed 9 Compare results to values on UA Controls Package Insert 10 Repeat steps 4 7 with a second UA test strip and the bottle of Control II Results should match the values on the Controls Package insert If they do not match check that strips are not expired and that the strips have not been exposed to humidity evidenced by discoloration Contact Zoetis Technical Support if the con...

Page 28: ...I accidentally pull the Tray Carriage out how do I replace it The Tray Carriage may be mistakenly removed when pulling out the Strip Tray The analyzer will not function properly when the Tray Carriage is removed If the Tray Carriage is mistakenly pulled out of the analyzer and Error 7 is displayed on the screen and the Carriage is still partially in the analyzer simply push the Tray Carriage into ...

Page 29: ...VETSCAN UA USER S MANUAL 2 9 Fig 26A Fig 26B Fig 26 A Insert Carriage Tab B Insert blue notch in Carriage Fig 25 Position Strip Tray with gear teeth to Left and tab pointed up ...

Page 30: ...echnical resources on a variety of applications related to the VETSCAN UA analyzer Resource How to Contact Local Authorized Zoetis Distributors Find local Zoetis authorized Distributors on the Zoetis website www Zoetis com Technical Information Find technical information package inserts and manuals on the Reference Center on the Zoetis website www Zoetis com Technical Support For technical support...

Page 31: ... 100 250 500 1000 mmol L SI 0 2 8 5 5 14 28 55 PRO Semi Quantitative 1 2 3 mg dL CON 15 15 30 100 300 g L SI 0 15 0 15 0 3 1 3 SG no units 1 000 1 010 1 015 1 020 1 030 1 040 1 045 1 050 1 060 pH no units 5 0 5 5 6 0 6 5 7 0 7 5 8 0 8 5 9 0 BLD Semi Quantitative 1 2 3 Cell μL CON 0 10 25 80 200 Cell μL SI 0 10 25 80 200 ASC Semi Quantitative 1 2 3 mg dL CON 0 10 25 50 100 mmol L SI 0 0 6 1 4 2 8 5...

Page 32: ...d include nitrites leukocytes ascorbic acid calcium and urobilinogen 1 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 1 Sink CA and Weinstein NM Routine Urinalysis Chemical Analysis In Prac...

Page 33: ...he top end of the strip is at the stop and not short of or beyond the stop position If the error repeats run a Check Strip If error occurs with Check Strip call Zoetis Technical support Error 5 Incorrect strip type selected Change Strip Type setting to match the type of strip being used Run new test For example check that Strip Type is set to UA14 Strip Type on Home Screen if using UA14 strips etc...

Page 34: ...Decreased LEU Increased KET Decreased GLU Decreased BLD Increased CR Increased PRO Increased MA Cephalexin Cephalothin tetracycline LEU Decreased LEU Low pH KET LEU SG Increased KET Increased SG Decreased LEU High pH PRO CR LEU SG Increased PRO Increased CR Increased LEU Decreased SG Red or darkly colored urine KET URO BLD False positive KET False positive URO Decreased BLD Vitamin C Ascorbic acid...

Page 35: ...ted by color correction test pad Data Output Printing of results or view on screen display only No data transmission to PC is currently supported Dimension 120 mm x 83 mm x 31 mm L x W x H Weight 180 g Power Supply The instrument 5 V 3 A The AC adapter Input 100 V 240 V 50 60 Hz Power Consumption 5 W instrument Printer Specifications Printer Thermal line printer Printer Paper Thermal paper Dimensi...

Page 36: ...uipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory use Part 2 081 Particular Requirements for automatic and semi automatic laboratory equipment for analysis and other purposes CAN CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 12 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory Use Part 1 General Requirements UL 61010 1 2012 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment For Measurement Control...

Page 37: ...the Department of Communications of Canada Battery The VETSCAN UA Analyzer uses a 3 7 V lithium ion rechargeable cell battery to run the system in the event of AC power loss When not connected to the AC Charger the UA will automatically operate by battery power the LED will be off and the battery icon will appear to indicate the charge on the battery When connected to AC Charger the Red LED will i...

Page 38: ...1550 7005 Rev B Zoetis Services LLC 333 Portage Street Kalamazoo MI 49007 USA www zoetis com Zoetis Belgium S A Rue Laid Burniat 1 1348 Louvain La Neuve Belgium ...

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