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+				mmol/L	100–180
K+				mmol/L	0.8–10
Cl–				mmol/L	50–160

Use the IDEXX VetLyte Electrolyte Analyzer to monitor electrolytes when these conditions are present:

Imbalance	Common Causes
Hypokalemia	Chronic vomiting and diarrhea Post-corticosteroid administration Cushing's syndrome
Hyperkalemia	Acute renal failure Addison's disease Urethral obstruction Diabetic ketoacidosis
Hyponatremia	Severe vomiting and diarrhea Chronic renal failure Addison's disease Overhydration
Hypernatremia	Increased salt intake Fluid loss exceeds sodium loss Vomiting and diarrhea Diabetes melitus Cushing's syndrome
Hypochloremia	Metabolic alkalosis Overhydration
Hyperchloremia	Diarrhea Renal failure Diabetic ketoacidosis Ethylene glycol poisoning

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.