Test Procedure Summary - Abaxis VETSCAN VS2 Manual Del Usuario

The symbols
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that is, when the result is suppressed. A result can be suppressed due to improper mixing
of a reagent bead with diluted sample, a nonlinear reaction, an endpoint of a particular
reaction not reached, or a concentration outside the analyzer's capabilities. When a
chemistry is suppressed (
,
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HEM LIP
icterus has adversely affected the results.
have been affected.
or hemolysis, lipemia, and icterus have affected a particular analyte. Examine the sample
indices to determine if more than one interferent is affecting a particular result.
The sample indices are included at the bottom of the results. These indicate the degree of
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hemolysis, icterus, and lipemia found in the sample, measured on a scale of 0 (clear), 1+
(slight), 2+ (moderate), and 3+ (gross).
If the sample is identified as hemolytic, collect a new sample and run another reagent rotor. If the new
sample is also hemolytic, refer to
Ensure the patient has fasted for at least 12 hours before collecting another sample. For suggestions on
testing grossly lipemic or icteric samples, see
4.7

Test Procedure Summary

4.7.1 VetScan VS2 Chemistry Analyzer
Check that the electrical outlet utilized for the analyzer is grounded.
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Check that the ambient temperature where the analyzer is located is 15–32 ºC
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(59–90 ºF).
Do not disconnect the power to the analyzer while running a sample.
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Keep the analyzer drawer closed when not in use.
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Do not attempt to repair the analyzer; this may void the warranty. Refer to
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shooting" on page 8-1
for regular maintenance.
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are printed in place of numbers when a result cannot be determined —
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), the analyzer prints an error report by default.
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, or is printed in place of the analyte concentration if hemolysis, lipemia, or
ICT
is also printed if hemolysis and icterus, hemolysis and lipemia,
HEM
"Troubleshooting" on page
for troubleshooting and
Test Procedure and Results
is also printed if both lipemia and icterus
LIP
8-1. High lipemia may be due to diet.
"Troubleshooting" on page
"Maintenance and Service" on page 10-1
8-1.
"Trouble-