IDEXX ATA Gin Vue Dx Cellular Analyzer

Specifications

• Product: IDEXX inVue Dx Cellular Analyzer
• Manufacturer: IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
• Analyzer Type: Cellular Analyzer
• Sample Types: Ear swab, Blood
• Analyzing Time: Approximately 10 minutes

Product Usage Instructions

Initiating the Sample Run

To initiate the sample run on the IDEXX inVue Dx Cellular Analyzer, follow these steps.

1. Access the IDEXX VetLab Station and initiate the sample run.
2. Confirm patient details and select the reason for testing.
3. Select the sample type (Ear Swab or Blood) and follow the on-screen prompts.
4. Tap “Run” to start the preparation procedure.

Preparing the Sample

1. Remove the foil seal from the sample tube.
2. Insert the ear swab into the sample tube and swirl while pushing against the ribs inside.
3. Remove the foil seal from the reagent cap, push it onto the sample tube, and mix by inverting the tube.

Blood Samples

1. Remove the foil seal from the sample tube.
2. Collect blood in the tube (follow specific instructions).
3. Mix with the reagent cap, invert the tube, and dispense drops into the cartridge port.

Completing the Sample Run

1. Insert the cartridge into the analyzer slot until it clicks into place.
2. Press the Start button on the analyzer to begin the analysis (approximately 10 minutes).

Initiate the sample run

• a. Initiate the sample run on the IDEXX VetLab* Station (for more information, see the IDEXX VetLab Station Operator’s Guide.)
• b. When prompted, confirm that the patient details are correct, select a reason for testing, tap inVue Dx, and then.
  • If you’re analysing an ear swab sample, select Ear Swab. Then, select the checkbox if the patient shows signs of otitis.
  • If you’re analysing a blood sample, select Blood. If prompted, tap Add Haematology. You can enhance your IDEXX inVue Dx*
  • Cellular Analyser results with CBC results by initiating a CBC run on an IDEXX in-house haematology analyser, selecting existing CBC results, or adding CBC results manually.
  • Note: To add IDEXX inVue Dx results to existing haematology results, tap Records Search, search for and select the desired patient record, tap Add Test, and then tap Append.
• c. Tap Run. The analyser begins its preparation procedure, and the status light on the front of the analyser blinks yellow.

Prepare the sample using the IDEXX

Prepare the sample using the IDEXX inVue Dx* Ear Cytology QuickPrep Kit or the IDEXX inVue Dx* Blood Morphology QuickPrep Kit

Ear swab samples

• a. Pull to remove the foil seal from the sample tube.
• b. Insert the left ear swab into the sample tube and swirl the swab while pushing it against the ribs inside. Squeeze the tube while swirling. Withdraw the swab, squeezing to extract the most liquid.
• c. Pull to remove the foil seal from the reagent cap and push the cap onto the sample tube until the cap is flush with the tube top.
• d. Invert the tube five times to mix.
• e. Twist off the cap tab and dispense the entire tube of solution into the applicable cartridge port (left or right). Then, repeat ear swab steps 2a–2e for the right ear swab, using the other sample tube, reagent cap, and cartridge port.

Blood samples

• a. Pull to remove the foil seal from the sample tube.
• b. Invert your EDTA collection tube 10 times, then immediately use the IDEXX inVue Dx* Pipette to collect 20 µL of the mixed EDTA sample and then dispense it into the sample tube (use the first stop to collect and press down fully to dispense).
• c. Pull to remove the foil seal from the reagent cap and push the cap onto the sample tube until the cap is flush with the tube top.
• d. Invert the tube five times to mix.
• e. Twist off the cap tab and dispense six drops of the solution into the cartridge port.

Complete the sample run

• a. Insert the cartridge into the slot on the front of the analyser until you feel it click into place.
• b. Press the Start button on the front of the analyser. The cartridge is then pulled into the analyser. Analysis takes approximately 10 minutes.
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FAQ

• Q: How do I add CBC results to my inVue Dx Analyzer?
  • A: You can enhance inVue Dx results with CBC results by initiating a CBC run on an IDEXX in-house haematology analyzer, selecting existing CBC results, or adding CBC results manually.
  • Follow the on-screen prompts for adding test results.

Documents / Resources

IDEXX ATA Gin Vue Dx Cellular Analyzer [pdf] User Guide ATA Gin Vue Dx Cellular Analyzer, Vue Dx Cellular Analyzer, Cellular Analyzer, Analyzer

References

• User Manual