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IDEXX VetAutoread Hematology Analyzer Specifications

 
Parameters   Hct (%), Hgb (g/dL), MCHC (g/dL), total WBC (#), GRANS (% and absolute), LYMPHS/MONOS (% and absolute), PLT (#) and fibrinogen* (mg/dL). In canine and bovine samples only, the analyzer will also delimit neutrophils (absolute) and eosinophils (absolute). In canine and feline samples only, the analyzer will also delimit reticulocytes (%).

Units   Conventional or SI units

Sample Size   111 µL whole blood with EDTA anticoagulant is used with each IDEXX VetTube™ per evaluation.

Result Timing   Prepared IDEXX VetTubes™ are centrifuged for five minutes and then placed in the IDEXX VetAutoread™ analyzer for approximately one minute to completely process a patient specimen, report complete results and create a buffy coat profile. To precipitate plasma fibrinogen, a previously centrifuged IDEXX VetTube™ is placed in the IDEXX Fibrinogen Precipitator for five minutes, centrifuged for five additional minutes, and placed in the IDEXX VetAutoread™ analyzer for approximately one minute for results.

Calibration   Available with the IDEXX VetAutoread™ calibration (cal) rod

Power Supply   Universal power supply

Operating Temperature   IDEXX VetAutoread™: 20°–32°C (68°–90°F)
IDEXX VetCentrifuge™: 20°–32°C (68°–90°F)
IDEXX Fibrinogen Precipitator: 20°–32°C (68°–90°F)

Dimensions   IDEXX VetAutoread™: 34.3W x 24.13D x 10.2H cm
IDEXX VetCentrifuge™ (lid closed): 23.5 x 29.8 x 12.7 cm
IDEXX Fibrinogen Precipitator: 11.43 x 13.97 x 4.40 cm

Net Weight   IDEXX VetAutoread™: 3.6 kg (8 lb)
IDEXX VetCentrifuge™: 2.8 kg (6.2 lb)

Accessories   Power pack, pipettor, workstation, accessory pack, calibration rod, tweezers, screwdriver

IDEXX VetCentrifuge Starter Kit
Power pack
Power cords
Accessories pack
Rotor wrench
Rotor removal wire
Software cartridge
Operator's guide
IDEXX VetTubes™ (one tray)
VetTest® connection cable


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