IDEXX VetLab® Sample Prep Rack—Compact, Efficient Lab Space Organizer for Veterinary Practices [Trade]

WESTBROOK, Maine, May 5, 2008—IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDXX) introduces the new IDEXX VetLab® Sample Prep Rack, custom-made to complement the IDEXX VetLab® Suite of integrated in-house analyzers. The tiered rack is designed for countertop organization of samples and creates further efficiencies in work flow for busy veterinary technicians running lab work.

The IDEXX VetLab Sample Prep Rack accommodates the most commonly used sample collection devices such as tubes, pipettes and sample cups, facilitating lab space organization. Everything essential for sample preparation is conveniently arranged and readily accessible in one rack. Patient blood and urine samples are securely stored in the rack, preventing accidental spills and reducing the need to draw another sample. Easy-to-clean, durable, and a compact 11” W x 5 5/8” D x 4 ¼” H¹, the Sample Prep Rack can be placed in the refrigerator whenever cold storage of multiple samples is required.

For more information or to order the IDEXX VetLab Sample Prep Rack, please contact your authorized IDEXX distributor representative or call IDEXX at 1-800-355-2896.

¹ 28.3 cm W x 14.4 cm D x 11 cm H

About 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 include clinical chemistry, electrolytes, hematology with five-part differential and reticulocytes, endocrinology, blood gases, coagulation, urinalysis and infectious diseases. The IDEXX VetLab® Station, which serves as an information system for the in-house laboratory, uses the power of SmartLink™ technology to integrate results from all the analyzers—including the new Catalyst Dx™ and SNAPshot Dx™ 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.