IDEXX Laboratories Introduces the Avian Health Profile for the VetTest® Chemistry Analyzer [Trade]
Six commonly used chemistries in one profile for diagnosing disease in numerous avian species

Westbrook, Maine, October 25, 2007—IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDXX), announces the launch of the Avian Health Profile, a panel of six of the most commonly used chemistries for the diagnosis of disease in avian species. The Avian Health Profile runs on the IDEXX VetTest® Chemistry Analyzer, which offers species-specific reference ranges for budgerigars, cockatoos, cockatiels, canaries, conures, macaws and parrots.

The Avian Health Profile includes albumin, aspartate aminotransferase, calcium, glucose, total protein, uric acid and a calculated parameter for globulin. “Avian patients have specific needs, and the new avian profile offers the most medically relevant tests for these patients,” said Michelle Frye, MS, DVM. The profile offers an economical and powerful diagnostic tool for avian health checkups and wellness screenings. In addition, the flexible single-slide testing capability of the VetTest analyzer allows users to add additional tests to the panel as well as perform single-test follow-ups.

“The latest in a growing menu of chemistry panels for the VetTest analyzer, the Avian Health Profile is a convenient tool to help ensure that the appropriate tests are run on avian patients to screen for and diagnose a variety of diseases and conditions,” said Paul Levesque, Senior Marketing Manager, Chemistry. “We’ve made it simple, quick and cost-effective to locate and run a comprehensive panel of the most commonly ordered avian tests, run re-checks and perform follow-up tests.”

For more information, practitioners can contact their authorized IDEXX distributor representative, call IDEXX at 1-800-355-2896 or visit www.idexx.com/ahp.

About the IDEXX VetLab® Suite
The IDEXX VetLab® Suite is a highly integrated set of veterinary analyzers that provides fast and flexible results on a patient’s blood and urine within minutes of the pet visit. Diagnostic capabilities of the suite include clinical chemistry, electrolytes, hematology with five-part differential, endocrinology, blood gases, coagulation and urinalysis. The IDEXX VetLab® Station, which serves as an information system for the in-clinic laboratory, integrates results from all the analyzers and IDEXX SNAP® point-of-care tests into a single, comprehensive and easy-to-use patient report and stores this information in its database for easy future reference and historical results-trending capability.

About IDEXX Laboratories
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. is a leader in companion animal health, serving practicing veterinarians around the world with innovative, technology-based offerings, including a broad range of diagnostic products and services, practice-management systems and pharmaceuticals. IDEXX products enhance the ability of veterinarians to provide advanced medical care and to build more economically successful practices. IDEXX is also a worldwide leader in providing diagnostic tests and information for the production animal industry and tests for the quality and safety of water and milk. Headquartered in Maine, IDEXX Laboratories employs more than 4,500 people and offers products to customers in over 100 countries.