
VetLyte Electrolyte Analyser
Test every patient for sodium, potassium and chloride when you:
- Perform wellness and preanesthetic testing
- Choose the right IV fluid
- Respond to emergencies
- Diagnose certain diseases
Fast analysis and superior economics for high-volume testing make the VetLyte Electrolyte Analyser ideal for general health checkups and hydration therapy.
VetLyte Test Menu
Monitor electrolytes
SAMPLE TYPE | AVAILABLE UNITS | DYNAMIC RANGE | |||
Parameter | Whole Blood | Plasma | Serum | Default | (Default Units) |
Na+ |
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mmol/L | 100–180 |
K+ |
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mmol/L | 0.8–10 |
Cl– |
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mmol/L | 50–160 |
Use the IDEXX VetLyte Electrolyte Analyzer to monitor electrolytes when these conditions are present:
Imbalance | Common Causes |
Hypokalemia |
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Hyperkalemia |
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Hyponatremia |
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Hypernatremia |
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Hypochloremia |
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Hyperchloremia |
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How To / Resources
Running the VetLyte Electrolyte Analyser:
You can use whole-blood, serum or plasma samples on the VetLyte Analyser.
1. From the Analyser Sample screen, press Yes and select the desired species.
2. Open the sample door and wait until the analyzer displays Introduce Sample.
3. Introduce the sample to the sample probe. The sample is automatically aspirated.
4. When the VetLyte Analyser displays Wipe probe/Close Sample Door, remove the sample and wipe the sample probe with a lint-free wipe.
5. Close the sample door. After approximately 35 seconds, results are displayed. You can now run additional samples.