Heska Element COAG Manuale

Heska Element COAG™

Veterinary Analyzer

Operator’s Guide

November 8, 2017

Contents

About this Guide vii

Technical Support ................................. vii

I. The Heska Element COAG™Veterinary Analyzer 1

1. Introduction 3

1.1. General Information ............................. 3

1.2. Intended Use of the Heska Element COAG™Analyzer .......... 3

1.3. Basic Operating Principles ......................... 4

1.4. Features of the Heska Element COAG™Analyzer ............ 4

1.4.1. Symbols Used in Labeling ..................... 5

1.4.2. Intended Use of the Heska Element COAG™Cartridges . . . . . 5

2. System Description and Setup 7

2.1. User Information and Precautions ..................... 7

2.2. Unpacking .................................. 8

2.3. Main Components ............................. 9

2.3.1. The Heska Element COAG™Analyzer .............. 9

2.3.2. The Heska Element COAG™Cartridge .............. 11

2.4. Setup .................................... 11

3. Conﬁguring the Heska Element COAG™Analyzer 13

3.1. The Home Screen ............................. 13

3.2. Conﬁguration of the Heska Element COAG™Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . 14

3.2.1. Clinic Info .............................. 15

3.2.2. Software Version/Upgrade ..................... 16

3.2.3. Copy Data from the Analyzer ................... 17

3.2.4. Customize ............................. 18

3.2.5. Regional Setup ........................... 19

3.2.5.1. Set Date ......................... 20

3.2.5.2. Set Time ......................... 22

3.2.5.3. Set the Date Format ................... 23

3.2.5.4. Set the Language .................... 24

3.2.5.5. Set the Keyboard Layout ................ 25

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3.2.6. Connections ............................ 26

3.2.6.1. Printer .......................... 28

3.2.6.2. Network ......................... 29

3.2.7. Quality Assurance ......................... 32

3.2.7.1. Calibration ........................ 32

3.2.7.2. Analyzer Self Test .................... 34

3.2.8. Screen Saver ............................ 34

3.2.8.1. Load Pictures ...................... 35

4. Memory Database 37

4.1. Viewing Test Results ............................ 37

4.2. Performing a Database Search ....................... 38

4.2.1. Search by Patient ID ........................ 39

4.2.2. Search by Sample ID ........................ 39

4.2.3. Search by Date ........................... 40

4.2.4. Search by Test Type ........................ 40

5. Maintenance and Support 41

5.1. Routine Maintenance ............................ 41

5.2. Cleaning the Outer Shell .......................... 41

5.3. Cleaning the Cartridge Slot and Air Filter ................. 41

5.4. Service ................................... 42

5.5. Disposal of the Heska Element COAG™Analyzer ............. 42

6. Troubleshooting 43

6.1. Technical Support .............................. 43

6.2. Problems That Give No Advisory Messages ................ 43

6.3. List of Advisories .............................. 43

6.4. Screen Calibration ............................. 45

II. The Heska Element COAG™Test Portfolio 47

7. PT/aPTT Combination Test 49

7.1. Blood Coagulation ............................. 49

7.2. Test Speciﬁcations ............................. 50

7.3. Test Requirements ............................. 53

7.3.1. Materials and Equipment ...................... 53

7.3.2. Blood Sample Preparation ..................... 53

7.4. Limitations .................................. 54

7.5. Test Procedure ............................... 54

8. Equine Fibrinogen Test 57

8.1. Fibrinogen Testing ............................. 57

Contents

8.2. Test Speciﬁcations ............................. 58

8.3. Test Requirements ............................. 60

8.3.1. Materials and Equipment ...................... 60

8.3.2. Centrifuge .............................. 60

8.3.3. Sample Preparation ........................ 61

8.4. Limitations .................................. 62

8.5. Test Procedure ............................... 63

9. Canine Fibrinogen Test 67

9.1. Fibrinogen Testing ............................. 67

9.2. Test Speciﬁcations ............................. 68

9.3. Test Requirements ............................. 70

9.3.1. Materials and Equipment ...................... 70

9.3.2. Centrifuge .............................. 70

9.3.3. Sample Preparation ........................ 70

9.4. Limitations .................................. 72

9.5. Test Procedure ............................... 73

10.Canine DEA 1 Blood Typing 77

10.1. Canine Blood Typing ............................ 77

10.1.1. Blood Groups ............................ 78

10.1.2. Blood Transfusion ......................... 78

10.2. Test Speciﬁcations ............................. 78

10.3. Test Requirements ............................. 80

10.3.1. Materials and Equipment ...................... 80

10.3.2. Blood Sample Preparation ..................... 81

10.4. Limitations .................................. 81

10.5. Test Procedure ............................... 82

11.Feline A, B and AB Blood Typing 87

11.1. Feline Blood Typing ............................. 87

11.1.1. Feline Blood Groups ........................ 87

11.1.2. Blood Transfusion Risks ...................... 88

11.1.3. Mating risks ............................. 88

11.2. Test Speciﬁcations ............................. 88

11.3. Test Requirements ............................. 90

11.3.1. Materials and Equipment ...................... 90

11.3.2. Blood Sample Preparation ..................... 91

11.4. Limitations .................................. 91

11.5. Test Procedure ............................... 92

Bibliography 95

About this Guide

This Operator’s Guide is written for Heska Element COAG

™

Analyzers with software

newer than version

03102017_0848

. Please refer to

Section 3.2.2

for information regard-

ing ﬁnding the version of the software currently installed on the analyzer and instructions

to upgrade to the newest version.

The following symbols and convention are used in this guide:

Bold Used for menu, command and keyboard selections and screens you will see.

Italics

Used for emphasis.

iHelpful information about a particular topic.

!Important information to prevent problems and ensure that you are successful

in using the instrument.

Technical Support

For any inquiries about the instrument or use of the test cartridges, contact your Distributor

or Heska Corporation Customer Support.

See contact information below:

Heska Corporation

3760 Rocky Mountain Avenue

Loveland, Colorado 80538

USA

T800-464-3752

Íwww.heska.com

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The Heska Element COAG™

Veterinary Analyzer

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