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1 April / May 2009 An Abaxis Newsletter For The Veterinary Community Highlights Case Studies: Diagnostic Case Study Airedale Lab needs spleenectomy Wellness Testing Case Studies Create a profit center for your practice Special Look: Abaxis Partners with Veterinary Metrics Improving your Practice Economy Canine Heartworm Rapid Test Newest edition to VetScan family Borneo Orangutan Survival Society VetScan equipment is critical to the Society s work New Abaxis VSpro Point-of-care coagulation analyzer Abaxis University April / May classes Authorized Distributors Conference Calendar Contact Us Don t Miss A Single Issue Of VetCom! Subscribe today at REV S Welcome Welcome to the Spring Edition of VetCom. It has been an exciting new year for Abaxis due to the launch of two new products, the VetScan VSpro, a state-of-the-art coagulation analyzer with a PT/aPTT combination test cartridge! In addition to the VSpro, we launched the Canine Heartworm Rapid Test now available at $4.00 a test/25 per box (with no minimum purchase required). For our U.S. Abaxis Customers, we are also pleased to announce the all new VetScan Rewards program, a customer appreciation and rewards program from Abaxis offered exclusively to Veterinarians. Every dollar in consumable purchases gets you points that you can use for an array of gift cards, and soon we will be adding points for Abaxis University online CE Courses, points toward new product, product discounts and many other items. If you re an Abaxis U.S. Customer sign up at and start earning points today. Abaxis also offers free, convenient online CE courses to help you practice better medicine. Abaxis University creates and supports forums through which Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, Practice Managers and the like an environment which leaders and industry veterans can learn from one another and collaborate in creating innovative learning for the next generation of Veterinarians. Abaxis University is your central location for all Abaxis in-house laboratory training and educational needs. Inside Abaxis University you'll find: A calendar of courses, seminars, teleconferences and WebEx Online CE Courses. Easy to read instructions and access to online training courses at Certificates of Completion through RACE. About Abaxis, Inc. Abaxis is a leader in the development and commercialization of leading-edge innovative technology, tools and services that support best medical practices, enabling practitioners to respond to the health needs of their patients, while operating economical and profitable practices, at the point of care. Abaxis develops, manufactures and markets portable blood analysis systems for use in any veterinary or human patient care setting to provide clinicians with rapid blood constituent measurements. The system consists of a compact, 5.1 kilogram (11.2 lbs), portable analyzer and a series of single-use plastic discs, called reagent discs that contain all the chemicals required to perform a panel of up to 13 tests on veterinary patients and 14 tests on human patients. The system can be operated with minimal training and performs multiple routine tests on whole blood, serum or plasma samples. The system provides test results in less than 12.5 minutes with the precision and accuracy equivalent to a clinical laboratory analyzer. The veterinary business system, which consists of the VetScan VS2, the next generation chemistry, electrolyte, immunoassay, blood gas analyzer, the VetScan VSpro, a Coagulation analyzer with a combination PT/aPTT test cartridge and the VetScan HM5 Hematology analyzer. Abaxis, Inc Whipple Road Union City, CA Tel Fax

2 Distributors United States American Veterinary Supply DVM Resources Great Western Animal Supply Hawaii Mega-Cor, Inc IVESCO Lextron, Inc The VetScan product line has grown significantly over the years and we have continued to keep our commitments to the Veterinary Community, and that is to be the most cost effective, accurate, reliable instrument line in the veterinary market, and to provide you with the best customer service; open 24 hours a day, 7 days week including holidays. Should you have any questions, please contact us at or vetcansales@abaxis.com. Sincerely, Valerie Goodwin Director, Marketing Veterinary Medicine valeriegoodwin@abaxis.com (510) Merritt Veterinary Supply Nelson Laboratories North East Veterinary Supply Co Penn Vet Supply TW Medical Western Medical Supply Canada Associated Vet Purchasing, Co CDMV MidWest Drug VetNovations Vie et Sante Western Drug & Distribution Customer Sampling Medical & Research Universities Veterinary Facilities APRIL / MAY

3 Abaxis partnered with Veterinary Metrics to help improve your Practice Economy CASE STUDY: Implementing an Effective Wellness Testing Program Partnering with Vet Metrics truly made a difference in building our Wellness Tes ng Program. They made it easy for my staff to understand the importance of the program and effec vely communicate it to our clients. We plan to con nue our engagement with Vet Metrics to further reinforce the message in new and innova ve ways. Dr. John Talmadge Bigger Road Veterinary Clinic The Bigger Road Veterinary Clinic is one of Veterinary Metrics, Inc s most sa sfied customers and for good reason. Their partnership with Vet Metrics recently helped shape the founda on of the prac ce s Wellness Tes ng Program with data and marke ng services so effec ve that on and annualized basis the Bigger Road Veterinary Clinic earned over $200,000 in incremental Wellness Tes ng Revenue. Step 1: Planning & Analy cs Vet Metrics conducted a comprehensive Prac ce Performance Analysis on client/pet data and found that the Bigger Road pet popula on was disparately aged versus the average vet prac ce. The analysis also iden fied declining numbers of new client acquisi ons. The prac ce enlisted Veterinary Metrics to target both service areas. Step 2: Staff Development Vet Metrics immediately expressed the importance of staff development and its role in the success of a prac ce. It is cri cal to ensure that all layers of staff have a clear understanding of the preven ve health significance of wellness tes ng and that they know how a wellness program flows through all touch points of the client/pet visit. Step 3: Internal Study and Addi onal Planning To further illustrate this point, all staff members pets received age appropriate wellness tests. Results showed that 25% of their pets had some hidden abnormality. Once the test results were shared the en re prac ce began to grasp the importance of wellness tes ng. Offering practical solutions proven to increase client compliance and enhance patient care April / May

4 Implementing an Effective Wellness Testing Program Step 4: Launch Prepara on Bigger Road was able to lean on their Veterinary Metrics analysis and planning to develop a powerful, structured approach to their roll out. The prac ce methodically followed Vet Metrics wellness tes ng implementa on module throughout the introduc on of this program. Step 5: Educa on Process for Clients At the launch of the Wellness Tes ng Program, the en re staff made a point to communicate the importance of the program during visits by all pets mee ng the program criteria. Scripts provided by Vet Metrics that focused on benefit statements were refined to further tailor the approach to their clients and op mize compliance. Conclusion Results speak louder than words. In this case, the prac ce has accomplished the following through April of this year: Jan-April 2008 (versus 2007) Wellness Tes ng Performance in the prac ce has generated $67,000 in incremental wellness tes ng revenue and achieved 34% wellness tes ng conversions (percentage of wellness exams also receiving wellness tes ng). Based on historical Veterinary Metrics data, your prac ce may see similar results depending on the type of programs and services you elect to pursue. On average, Vet Met client prac ces capture $104,000 in annual revenue through effec ve data management that would otherwise be lost. Call us today at or visit us online at vetmet.com. April / May

5 HOW WELLNESS TESTING CREATES A PROFIT CENTER FOR YOUR PRACTICE Two Case Studies by Craig Tockman, DVM Wellness Case Study One: Diabetes Mellitus Presentation: 3 year old male castrated Labrador Retreiver. Presented March 11, 2008 for regular physical exam and vaccinations. Owner reports no illness or abnormal behavior. Physical Exam Findings: Obesity Otitis Externa Right Ear Test Results: (Cost: $31.50) ALP: 135 (Normal ) ALT: NA (Normal ) BUN: 13 (Normal 7-25) CRE: 1.6 (Normal ) GLU: 517 (Normal ) TP: 9.3 (Normal ) Diagnosis: Diabetes Mellitus Additional Revenues Generated From Diagnosis: Blood Glucose Testing: $95.90 DCO Diet: $ Recheck Profile: $ Urinalysis: $32.00 Total Additional Revenue: $ (6 Months) April / May

6 HOW WELLNESS TESTING CREATES A PROFIT CENTER FOR YOUR PRACTICE Two Case Studies by Craig Tockman, DVM Wellness Case Study Two: Glomerulonephritis Presentation: 18-month-old male castrated Shetland Sheepdog. Presented June 13, 2008 for regular physical exam and vaccinations. No problems or concerns noted by owner. Physical Exam Findings: No abnormalities noted. Test Results: (Cost: $31.50) ALP: 74 (Normal ) ALT: 2 (Normal ) BUN: 47 (Normal 7-25) CRE: 2.0 (Normal ) GLU: 131 (Normal ) TP: 7.5 (Normal ) Diagnosis: Glomerulonephritis Additional Revenues Generated From Diagnosis: Urinalysis: $32.00 Cystocentesis: $35.50 Urine Protein/Creatinine: $65.50 Diagnostic Profile: $87.50 Urine Culture/Sensitivity: $97.5 Ultrasound Examination: $ Total Additional Revenue: $ (2 weeks) April / May

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8 Diagnostic Case Study Diagnostic Case Study: VetScan Aids in Cadillac s Diagnosis and Recovery Contributing Authors: Barry Littell, DVM and Deb Littell, DVM Riverside Animal Hospital, Kearney, Nebraska Case Study winner! Cadillac the Airedale Lab Cadillac, a 13 year old, 77 pound, neutered male, Airedale/Lab mix was presented for a routine dental cleaning and vaccinations on February 23, Pre-anesthetic blood work is required in our practice for patients more than 6 years old. The minimum requirement is Complete Blood Count and a routine wellness screening using the VetScan Prep Profile II which includes the following analytes: ALP, ALT, BUN, CRE, GLU, TP. Cadillac s owner agreed to a VetScan CDP chemistry profile which includes the following analytes: ALB, ALP, ALT, AMY, BUN, CA, CRE, GLOB, GLU, K+, NA+, PHOS, TBIL, TP as well as a complete CBC. Physical examination revealed a dental grade of 2/4, and a body condition score of 3/5. A firm, round abdominal mass was also palpated and a splenic mass was suspected. The results of Cadillac s CBC on our VetScan HMT was within normal limits. The Comprehensive Diagnostic Profile test, performed on our VetScan VS2 chemistry analyzer was also within normal limits for a senior dog. Abdominal x-rays and an ultra sound were performed to verify a very large mass of Cadillac s spleen. Next, a fine needle aspirate of the spleen was sent to Colorado State University (CSU) for their cytological interpretation. I suspected a hemangiosarcoma visualizing several vacuolated cells, and recommended a Spleenectomy. CSU s FNA interpretation showed possible hematoma. On March 3, 2009 Cadillac weighed 76 pounds, and his pre-anesthetic exam was unchanged and he appeared stable to undergo his Spleenectomy. He was pre-medicated with 100mg of Tramadol orally, and 3.1ml Cefazolin IV. Cadillac was given IV induction anesthesia and entubated/maintained on isoflurane/02. Comprehensive Diagnostic Profile: At 10:52 am, my team performed an abdominal exploratory surgery, we identified the spleen with a large round mass on the tail and while I suspected a second mass of the spleenic head from the ultrasound. Pre-surgically we found a large mass of what appeared to be mesenteric lymph node located at the base of the mesentery. This mass was isolated and removed, as well as the spleen. With further exploration, we found no other masses and we flushed Cadillac s abdomen with one liter of warm Physiological Saline Solution. We performed a routine 3 layer closure, ending the surgery at 1:14 pm. Thirteen mg of Torbutrol was given SQ for pain management. The patients recovery was uneventful and all tissues were submitted April / May

9 Diagnostic Case Study continued to Colorado State University (CSU) for histopathology. Cadillac was maintained on IV fluids, and pain management of Tramadol 100mg BID-TID, and Butrophanol as needed. We performed another CBC on our VetScan HMT before releasing Cadillac, and the results showed a high white cell count, which was to be expected following his abdominal exploratory surgery and normal red blood cell count. Cadillac was sent home the following day on his medications. Complete Blood Count: Complete Blood Count: Complete Blood Count: CSU diagnostic laboratory reports, there are no features of malignancy within two sections of spleen examined and further sections are similar. Spleenic hematoma and extramedullary hematopoiesis is the first tissue diagnosis. The mass lesion is quite unusual and appears to be either involving a lymph node or kidney. As per history this did appear to be involving the kidney, at least grossly, as two kidneys were identified surgically. This could be arising from ectopic renal tissue. There is an extensive amount of necrosis present, but there does appear to be portions of a remnant tumor centrally. Further sections to better identify this mass confirm a well differentiated renal tubular adenocarcinoma. CSU oncologist relayed that there is not allot of good literature regarding this tumor type and only a handful have been diagnosed in veterinary medicine; and in humans chemotherapy is not highly effective. Cadillac was presented on March 9, 2009 to recheck his CBC, and his owner reported that he was having some issues getting up on his own. At this visit, Cadillac weighed 69.8 pounds. The results of Cadillac s CBC were much improved and back to normal for a senior dog. He was released on Previcox 57mg and we recommended acupuncture treatment for pain management. April / May

10 Diagnostic Case Study continued Currently, Cadillac is healing well and undergoing Acupuncture Treatments with Dr. Barry Littell. Dr. Barry also prescribed Chinese herbs, to aid in Cadillac s recovery from surgery. In addition, Cadillac has begun treatment with Piroxicam once daily and hopes that this NSAID with indirect anti-tumor activity, may discourage rapid tumor regrowth. In conclusion, our practice would not be the same without our Abaxis VetScan Chemistry and Hematology analyzers. There is not a day of the week that we do not use them. In special cases such as this one, we used the VetScan HMT three different times within a short period of time on the same patient and we used the VetScan VS2 Chemistry Analyzer as well. We are pleased with the success of our Wellness Packages, which include Complete Blood Count, Comprehensive Diagnostic Profile and T4 test. If we identify liver concerns, these patients receive therapy and monitoring with the Mammalian Liver Profile. At Riverside Animal Hospital in Nebraksa, in spite of the current economy our practice revenues continue to be bright, greatly in part to our ability to perform accurate, reliable and timely in-house diagnostics. Wellness Programs Work! Win A Free Upgrade! Submit A Case Study And Win! If you have a case study that includes how your in-clinic laboratory system has made a difference, and your case study is published in VetCom - you could win! What you will WIN You will be given a choice of a Free Upgrade! You Choose: a. HMT or HM2 to the all new HM5 b. VetScan Classic to VS2 How to enter Send your case studies to Valerie Goodwin. valeriegoodwin@abaxis.com Mail: Valerie Goodwin Marketing Director, Veterinary Medicine Abaxis, Inc Whipple Road Union City, CA (Open to owners and principals of veterinary practices, research facilities, academic environments, and pharmaceutical/biotech companies. Instrument being upgraded must be returned to Abaxis.) APRIL / MAY

11 CANINE HEARTWORM RAPID TEST GET THE TEST THAT S ACCURATE, EASY TO USE, AND COSTS YOU LESS. Abaxis introduces the latest addition to the VetScan product line, the VetScan Canine Heartworm Rapid Test. The VetScan Canine Heartworm Rapid Test is a highly sensitive and specific test for the detection of Dirofilaria immitis in canine whole blood, serum or plasma. The VetScan Canine Heartworm Rapid Test is simple, fast, and easy to use... all for a price significantly lower than other brands. Simple, Easy to Use Fast - Results in minutes Easy to Read Results Uses Whole Blood, Serum or Plasma Room Temperature Storage 12 Month Shelf Life $4.00 per test! PERFORMANCE The VetScan Canine Heartworm Rapid Test was compared with three other competitive in-clinic lateral flow devices. D. immitis status was determined by necropsy from experimentally infected dogs (disease history determined). SENSITIVITY VETSCAN SNAP SOLOSTEP WITNESS 1 female worm only: n = (95%) 21 (95%) 21 (95%) 21 (95%) 2 female worms only: n = (100%) 25 (100%) 25 (100%) 24 (96%) 3+ female worms: n = (100%) 10 (100%) 10 (100%) 10 (100%) OVERALL SENSITIVITY VETSCAN SNAP SOLOSTEP WITNESS n = 57 98% 98% 98% 96% OVERALL SPECIFICITY VETSCAN SNAP SOLOSTEP WITNESS n = % 100% 100% 100% All testing performed at TRS Laboratories - Athens, GA. John McCall, PhD - University of Georgia - Athens Abaxis North America 3240 Whipple Road Union City, California Phone Fax Abaxis Europe GmbH Otto-Hesse-Strasse 19 T9, 3. OG Ost D Darmstadt Germany Phone Fax

12 Special Look: Borneo Orangutan Survival Society Borneo Orangutan Survival Society: VetScan Helps Endangered Species Contributing Author: Barbel Kohler, Abaxis, International Sales & Marketing Manager Lone Droscher-Nielson, Founder - BOS The BOS in Borneo and Abaxis VetScan equipment is critical to the survival of the one of the most endangered species in the world, the Orangutan. In the April/May 2008 issue of VetCom we gave you a short overview of Abaxis collaboration with the Borneo Orangutan Survival Society (BOS), one of the best clinics in the world dedicated to orangutan rescue and survival. Due to the exciting feedback on that story I would like to update you on the BOS project based on my own experience from December BOS is located in Borneo, Indonesia, and provides for all aspects of orangutan care from rescue to emergency care to eventual reintroduction into the wild. Because of deforestation and poaching, the orangutan population in Borneo has gone from 13,000 to 6,000 in just 6 years. BOS is helping to stop this terrible trend and restore the orangutan to its rightful place in the Indonesian habitat. Abaxis was introduced to BOS by the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA), which purchased a VS2 and HM5 to donate to the clinic. Since then, Abaxis has been happy to provide BOS with all the reagents they need free of charge, and will soon donate a second chemistry analyzer to this expanding clinic. Given that my background in laboratory and emergency medicine and a keen interest in exotic veterinary medicine I was excited about the opportunity to work with these beautiful animals. I used my vacation time to come to BOS Nyaru Menteng to train the staff in the best uses for the VS2 and HM5, as well as best medical practices in general. When I arrived, I was very impressed at the comprehensive care that BOS provides. BOS saves orangutans that are trapped in the plantations that are encroaching daily on their habitat. It nurses them back to health with all methods of treatment necessary including emergency surgery, laboratory medicine, oxygen therapy, malaria therapy and any other treatment necessary for re-introducing the orangutan into its natural habitat. BOS was grateful to receive training from an outside expert especially in the use of the VS2 and HM5, both of which are vital to their practice. Before the VS2 and HM5, BOS had to send blood samples to a laboratory which was 80 km away delaying crucial treatment decisions. It now is able to get comprehensive chemistry and hematology results at the point of care; and indeed, it has both instruments running 24 hours a day. This has led to a much more efficient practice as well as better patient care, thanks to the much faster availability of diagnostic information. When it comes to chemistry analysis, the veterinary team usually uses the Comprehensive Diagnostic Profile, which includes ALB (with a normal range of Orangutan G/L in the orangutan), ALP ( U/L), ALT April / May

13 Special Look: Borneo Orangutan Survival Society (8-32 U/L), AMY ( U/L), BUN ( mmol/l), CA, CRE ( UMOL/L), GLOB (26-38 G/L), GLU ( MMOL/L), K+ ( MMOL/L), NA+ ( MMOL/L), PHOS ( MMOL/L), TBIL (3-21 UMOL/L), and TP (67-81 G/L). This gives the clinician a comprehensive view of the orangutan s health; and it was a pleasure to provide BOS training on the different ways in which they could use this information to make more confident clinical decisions. They usually collect blood through venipuncture in the arm. Infusion is done through the calf. Collecting blood from infants can be extraordinarily difficult; however, given that the VS2 requires only two-drops of whole blood, the veterinary team can obtain diagnostic information for these important patients as well. I hope you will consider joining Abaxis in contributing to this important cause of protecting endangered animals. You may contribute by visiting any of the links below Thanks to your generosity, great medical tools like the VS2 and HM5, and the hard work of those like BOS, we have much hope for endangered animals like the orangutan Veterinary Conferences Mar Apr. 3-4 Apr Apr Apr Apr AAHA Phoenix, AZ NWPVMA Equine Symposium Clarks Mills, PA American Board of Veterinary Practitioners Austin, TX 1st Flight Veterinary Conference Kitty Hawk, NC Florida VMA Tampa, FL Special Species Symposium Ithaca, NY Apr Apr Apr. 30- May 1 May Jun. 14 Jun AACR Denver, CO CVC East Baltimore, MD District 8 - AALAS S. San Francisco, CA PA VMA 10th Annual Spring Clinic State College, PZA OCTAA Bend, OR Southeast Veterinary Conference Myrtle Beach, SC Jun Jul Aug. 8-9 Aug Pacific Veterinary Conference Anaheim, CA AVMA Seattle, WA Appalachian Mountain Veterinary Conference Hot Springs, VA Association of Avian Veterinarians Milwaukee, WI April / May

14 If you could prevent a complication during surgery, would you? Prevent potential bleeding complications associated with clotting abnormalities. Introducing the VetScan VSpro Coagulation Analyzer with a combination PT/aPTT test cartridge. The VSpro offers precise, accurate results from a single drop of whole blood in minutes - prior to surgery, to assist in the diagnosis and evaluation of suspected bleeding disorders, toxicity/poisoning, evaluation of Disseminated Intravascular Disease (DIC) and hepatic disease. If peace of mind, accurate lab quality results and economic factors mean a lot to you, imagine what it's worth to your clients. Call us today to schedule an in-house demonstration of the new, cost effective VetScan VSpro. April / May

15 Editorial Staff Valerie Goodwin Director Marketing - Veterinary Medicine VetCom Editor valeriegoodwin@abaxis.com Craig M. Tockman, DVM Director of Professional Services, Abaxis, Inc , ext craigtockman@abaxis.com Kent Adams, DVM Abaxis Advisory Board Member Equine/Large Animal Practitioner kentadams@abaxis.com Terry C. Gerros, DVM, MS, Diplomate, ACVIM (LA) Abaxis Advisory Board Member Equine Practitioner gerrost@yahoo.com Don J. Harris, DVM Abaxis Advisory Board Member Avian/Exotic Practitioner donharris@abaxis.com Kate An Hunter, DVM Abaxis Advisory Board Member Companion Animal Practitioner carverlake@aol.com Baerbel Koehler Abaxis Sales and Marketing Manager for Europe, Africa and the Middle East Darmstadt, Germany baerbelkoehler@abaxis.de Abaxis University April / May Complimentary Online CE Courses For dates and times or to register visit A Practitioner s Approach to Wellness Testing: Better Medicine, Better Profits & Improved Staff Utilization --presented by Dr. Craig Tockman Recipe for success in wellness testing Results of our program Thyroid testing as a part of a wellness program Financial analysis Recession Proof Your Practice --presented by Dr. Mark Crootof Life in the 21st century Discover where revenue is escaping Understand how to create and implement strategies to improve net worth Designing and Implementing an Effective Equine Wellness Program --presented by Dr. Kent Adams Demographic changes that make the shift to equine wellness programs critical Principles of a solid program and Steps to successful implementation Financial results of an aggressive program Clinical Pathology in Reptiles --presented by Dr. Mark Mitchell Identify several different venipuncture methods for reptiles Understanding how much blood can be collected Methods for storing blood Characterizing different cell types Interpretation of hematologic and biochemistry results Renal Insufficiency in Cats --presented by Dr. Gary Norsworthy CE Courses meets the requirements for continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Distinguish renal insufficiency from renal failure Understand how renal insufficiency occurs Understand how renal insufficiency presents itself clinically Make the correct treatment choices Monitor and make appropriate adjustments in therapy Avian Diagnostics --presented by Dr. Don Harris Managing avian cases is all but impossible without clinical pathology Various levels of diagnostic testing with emphasis on practicality April / May

16 Get the Most Out of Your VetScan Chemistry Analyzer Comprehensive Diagnostic Profile Ideal For: Providing a complete diagnostic analysis for preanesthetic testing, general health profile, ill patient diagnostics, geriatric testing, and wellness testing. Analytes Include: ALB, ALP, ALT, AMY, BUN, CA, CRE, GLOB, GLU, K+, NA+, PHOS, TBIL, TP Used For: Wellness testing, pre-anesthetic testing, critical cases, diagnostic testing and ill patient examinations, recheck examination for chronic disease. Critical Care Plus Ideal For: Serial testing, re-checks, and monitoring hospitalized patients. An alternative panel to the Prep II rotor for pre-anesthetic testing. Analytes Include: ALT, BUN, CL-, CRE, GLU, K+, NA+, tco2 Used For: Hospitalized patient monitoring, re-checks (for hyperadrenocorticism, diabetes, renal disease) and preanesthetic evaluation. Prep Profile II Ideal For: Determining of basic health values for younger healthy patients, a basic re-check panel for some disease states and as a low cost pre-anesthetic evaluation. Analytes Include: ALP, ALT, BUN, CRE, GLU, TP Used For: Routine wellness screening for younger patients, lower cost pre-anesthetic screen for younger, apparently healthy patients, monitor and recheck for disease states such as diabetes mellitus and renal disease. T 4 /Cholesterol Ideal For: Routine screening of hypothyroidism in dogs and diagnostic for hyperthyroidism in cats. Titrating and monitoring patients on thyroid hormone replacement therapy or patients being treated for hyperthyroid disease. Analytes Include: CHOL, T 4 Used For: Screening for hypothyroidism in dogs, diagnosis of hyperthyroidism in cats, monitoring drug, I131 or thyroidectomy therapy. Mammalian Liver Profile Ideal For: Obtaining baseline values prior to administration of and concurrent with the use of NSAIDS as well as monitoring hepatic function and diagnosing liver disease. Analytes Include: ALB, ALP, ALT, BA, BUN, CHOL, GGT, TBIL Used For: Diagnosis and monitoring of liver disease, obtaining baseline values prior to administration of NSAIDS, and monitoring patients concurrent with the use of NSAIDS. Avian/Reptilian Profile Plus Ideal For: Measuring analytes that represent the most important area of concern in avian and reptilian patients. Analytes Include: ALB, AST, BA, CA, CK, GLOB, GLU, K+, NA+, PHOS, TP, UA Used For: Ill patient diagnostics, wellness testing, evaluate liver integrity and function, evaluate renal status, measure electrolyte status. Equine Profile Plus Ideal For: Routine equine checkups, wellness testing, ill patient diagnostics and pre-purchase examinations. Analytes Include: ALB, AST, BUN, CA, CK, CRE, GLU, GGT, GLOB, K+, NA+, TBIL, tco2, TP Used For: Ill patient diagnostics, wellness examinations, patient monitoring, fluid therapy, and re-check examinations. Ideal for both equine ambulatory practitioners and critical care units. Large Animal Profile Ideal For: Health assessment, prognostic indicator and a diagnostic tool for beef and dairy cattle. Analytes Include: ALB, ALP, AST, BUN, CA, CK, GGT, GLOB, MG, PHOS, TP Used For: Accurate diagnosis and prognosis, aid in the choice of therapeutics Whipple Road Fax: Union City, CA vetscansales@abaxis.com Telephone: VetCom is now available online, bringing you the latest in diagnostic insights for the entire clinic and enlightening you with a monthly case study full of interesting information and much, much more. For a printer-friendly version of VetCom to share with your colleagues, visit our website at To sign up for additional Abaxis information please Valerie Goodwin at valeriegoodwin@abaxis.com. You can unsubscribe from our contact database by replying to the with the word "unsubscribe" in the subject line or simply call (800) For more on our Privacy Policy please visit our website at