Catalyst One Chemistry Analyzer
Catalyst Cortisol Test
Next steps made clear
The Catalyst Cortisol Test delivers accurate, precise quantitative results with strong correlation to testing provided by the IDEXX Reference Laboratories. With built-in results interpretation, you can determine next steps for Addison’s disease and Cushing’s syndrome quickly and confidently.
Specifications
- Excellent correlation to IDEXX Reference Laboratories testing
- Accurate, precise quantitative results
- 6 tests per box
- Freezer storage
- No warming required
- Load-and-go workflow
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Reference lab-level confidence at your fingertips.
The Catalyst Cortisol Test demonstrates minimal bias, excellent precision, and strong correlation with the IMMULITE Veterinary Cortisol assay, supporting its accuracy and reliability for point-of-care cortisol measurement in dogs.
Simple steps to interpretive guidance on the Catalyst One Chemistry Analyzer.
Get the most complete patient record.
Save all of the related test information (the protocol, results, and interpretive comments) in the patient record for a complete patient history.
Get protocol-specific interpretive comments.
Protocol-specific interpretive comments can help you determine the best next steps for your patient.
Save time with automatic run initiation for additional tests.
Selecting a protocol that requires additional testing (such as ACTH stimulation) queues up any additional, applicable test runs automatically on your IDEXX VetLab Station.
See the results from all of the protocol steps at a glance.
When a protocol requires additional testing, all additional results are automatically appended to the initial result in the patient record.* You’ll also see comprehensive, protocol-specific interpretive comments with the most recent results.
Find interpretative guidance for Catalyst Dx in the resource library below.
Cortisol resource library
Frequently asked questions
For the Catalyst One analyzer:
- For the initial cortisol test: Initiate the run on the IDEXX VetLab Station. On the Select Instruments screen, tap Catalyst One and then tap Cortisol. Select the desired protocol and its additional protocol steps, tap Save, and then tap Run.
- For additional tests/multistep cortisol testing: All the protocol steps selected when the initial test was processed appear in the In Process list on the IDEXX VetLab Station Home screen. When it’s time to process the next sample, tap the next available test in the list, tap Queued, and then tap Start Run.
For the Catalyst Dx analyzer:
- For the initial cortisol test: Initiate the run as you normally would on the IDEXX VetLab Station. At the end of the run, identify the protocol and protocol step when prompted and then tap Submit.
Note: If you choose to enter the protocol/protocol step later, tap the patient in the In Process list, tap Add Details, and then select the patient’s protocol information.
For additional tests/multistep cortisol testing:
- Locate the patient’s initial cortisol result on the IDEXX VetLab Station OR select the applicable patient from the Pending list on the Home screen.
- Tap Add Test and then tap Append Results.
- On the Select Instruments screen, select Catalyst Dx.
- When prompted at the end of the run, select the run’s protocol information and then tap Submit.
Yes, once you have selected the appropriate protocol and all steps are completed, interpretive comments are provided with the final result.
Yes, the test can be run alone or with other slides as part of a comprehensive patient profile. For example, you could run a Catalyst Lyte 4 CLIP, a Catalyst Chem 17 CLIP, a Catalyst SDMA Test, and a Catalyst Cortisol Test with one patient sample.
- The Catalyst Cortisol slide can be loaded in any order after electrolytes.
- When running the Catalyst Cortisol slide with electrolyte slides, always load the electrolyte slides first.
- For the quickest time to results, the recommended load order is Lyte 4 CLIP on the bottom, followed by a chemistry CLIP (e.g., Chem 17, Chem 15), the Catalyst Cortisol slide, any additional slides, and Catalyst Total T4 (TT4) slide on top.
Which species have been validated for the Catalyst Cortisol Test and what are the numerical results?
The Catalyst Cortisol Test is for canine patients only.
U.S. units: 0.5–30.0 µg/dL
S.I./French units: 14–828 nmol/L
Catalyst Cortisol results are available in approximately 13 minutes. (Time to results varies depending on the sample type and the additional tests in the run.)
IDEXX does not support the use of diluted samples when running the Catalyst Cortisol Test.
Catalyst Cortisol Test
Product number: 09-0032408
A menu of clinically advanced flexible testing options.
IDEXX innovation delivers a menu of available tests for the Catalyst One Chemistry Analyzer that includes clinically advanced tests to keep your practice in the forefront of patient care.
Preloaded chemistry CLIPs
Preloaded CLIPs are grouped specifically with your workflow and clinical requirements in mind. Chem 17 CLIP, Chem 15 CLIP, Chem 10 CLIP, Lyte 4 CLIP, and more.
Specialty tests
A constantly updated menu of clinically advanced specialty tests.
SDMA-inclusive profiles
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Single slides
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*Available for the Catalyst One Chemistry Analyzer only.