Catalyst Dx Chemistry Analyzer

Revolutionary speed, throughput and flexibility put results in your hands more quickly so you can manage more cases simply and efficiently.

Get your patients' results sooner with the ability to run multiple samples simultaneously.
Run the tests you need with complete testing flexibility—7 preloaded CLIPs and 27 different tests.
Move on to other tasks quickly with less technician hands-on time—just "load and go."

The Catalyst Dx analyzer connects to the IDEXX VetLab Station Laboratory Information Management System to provide:

All your diagnostic information in one comprehensive patient report
Access to IDEXX SmartService™ Solutions: remote troubleshooting for your IDEXX VetLab® analyzers that saves time and helps keep your laboratory running smoothly

6 Calculations

Choose the best profile for each patient
IDEXX individual chemistries combine to give you the exact information you need for each patient. View our recommended equine chemistry panels.

Suggested Equine Panels	ALB	ALKP	AST	BUN	Ca2+	CHOL	CK	CREA	GGT	GLU	LOH	Mg2+	NH3	PHOS	TBIL	TP	TRIG	GLOB	Number of Chemistries
IDEXX Equine Health Profile	•	•	•	•	•		•	•	•	•	•				•	•		•	13
Comprehensive General Health Panel	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	18
Geriatric Equine Presurgical	•			•	•			•	•	•					•	•	•	•	10
Equine Presurgical	•		•	•			•	•	•							•		•	8
Endocrine					•	•			•	•							•		5
Hepatic	•	•	•	•		•			•	•	•		•		•	•	•		12
Equine Muscle Panel			•	•			•	•			•								5
Renal	•			•	•			•						•		•		•	7
Performance Horse Panel	•		•	•	•		•		•	•				•	•	•			10

Benefits

Faster results with less hands-on time

Run blood work in less time than it takes to prepare a sample for an outside laboratory.

Save time with the automation of repetitive tasks

Load-and-go with convenient test CLIPs
Single slide flexibility
Onboard whole blood separation
Automated sample pipetting
Automated dilutions for easier UPC runs
Automatically generated results saved to the patient’s electronic medical record

Offer patients and clients real-time answers at the point of care

Run multiple samples simultaneously
Add electrolytes to any panel with the Lyte 4 CLIP
Run a Chem 22 (a Chem 17 CLIP with a Lyte 4 CLIP) in just 8 minutes
Get preanesthetic panel results on 14 patients in an hour
Run up to 25 tests on a single sample
In seconds transfer blood from syringe to lithium heparin whole blood separator to analyzer

Technology

Proven and Trusted Dry-Slide Technology

Nearly 75% of blood samples in veterinary medicine can be affected by interfering substances. Dry-slide technology uses layers and washes to remove impurities for the most reliable results.

Dry-slide technology ensures that even compromised samples produce accurate results

IDEXX Catalyst Dx Chemistry Analyzer Specifications

Dimensions and Weight	Width: 14 inches (35.56 cm) Depth: 16.25 inches (41.28 cm) Height: 17.25 inches (43.82 cm) Weight: approximately 50 pounds (22 kg)
Power Supply	Input: 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz, 3.5 Amps Power Supply Protection: IPXO)
Input/Output Connections	There are four Input/Output connections for the Catalyst Dx Chemistry Analyzer. Three are on the rear of the instrument (power connection, Ethernet port for connection to IDEXX VetLab Station, and a USB port) and one is accessible when the waste drawer is removed (USB port).
Temperature	Operating: 15ºC–30ºC Storage: 5ºC–38ºC
Relative Humidity	Operating: 15%–75% Storage: 20%–85%

Test Menu

IDEXX Catalyst Dx Chemistry Analyzer Tests

Increased menu and complete flexibility

With the Catalyst Dx® Chemistry Analyzer, you can:

Use single slides
Create customized panels
Use convenient preloaded CLIPs for economical, comprehensive testing.
Transfer blood from syringe to analyzer using lithium heparin whole blood separator.

7 preloaded CLIPs and UPC ratio

Just open the foil pouch and slide the preloaded CLIP into the holder. When you remove the CLIP, your slides automatically load into the analyzer.

Chem 15 CLIP

Ideal comprehensive panel for feline testing (wellness, sick, emergency); also use this panel for adult and geriatric feline preanesthetic screening.

ALB, ALB/GLOB, ALKP, ALT, BUN, BUN/CREA, Ca, CHOL, CREA, GGT, GLOB, GLU, PHOS, TBIL, TP

Chem 10 CLIP

Screen your patients for safer anesthesia.

ALB, ALB/GLOB, ALKP, ALT, BUN, BUN/CREA, CREA, GLOB, GLU, TP

Equine 15 CLIP

Comprehensive equine testing.

ALB, ALB/GLOB, ALKP, AST, BUN, BUN/CREA, Ca, CK, CREA, GGT, GLOB, GLU, LDH, TBIL, TP

Urine P:C Ratio

Detects and quantifies proteinuria; diagnose early renal disease in just one run.

UCRE, UPRO, UPC

Chem 17 CLIP

Ideal comprehensive panel for canine testing (wellness, sick, emergency); also use this panel for adult and geriatric canine preanesthetic screening.

ALB, ALB/GLOB, ALKP, ALT, AMYL, BUN, BUN/CREA, Ca, CHOL, CREA, GGT, GLOB, GLU, LIPA, PHOS, TBIL, TP

Lyte 4 CLIP

Add electrolytes to any panel.

Cl, K, Na, Na/K

NSAID 6 CLIP

Establish baseline and monitor NSAID therapy.

ALKP, ALT, AST, BUN, BUN/CREA, CREA

QC CLIP

A simple, convenient way to verify the accuracy of test results following the analyzer's monthly cleaning.

ALB, ALKP, ALT, Ca, GLU, NH3

29 different tests

Easily do rechecks, monitor patients and create custom panels with single slides.

ALB, ALKP, ALT, AMYL, AST, BUN, Ca, CHOL, CK, Cl, CREA, FRU,GGT, GLU, K, LAC, LDH, LIPA, Mg, Na, NH₃, PHOS, TBIL, TP, TRIG, UCRE, UPRO, URIC

6 calculations

ALB/GLOB, BUN/CREA, GLOB, Na/K, Osmolality, UPC

How To / Resources

Three simple steps for fast, efficient performance

The Catalyst Dx analyzer is designed to simplify your work flow with unmatched speed, ease of use, flexibility and throughput:

In seconds transfer blood from syringe to green-cap lithium heparin whole blood separator to analyzer.
Run whole blood, plasma, serum or urine—whatever best suits your needs!
Run a UPC ratio, with the ease of automated dilutions, on all senior pets or those you suspect of renal disease to improve the prognosis via early-stage detection.
Run multiple patient samples at the same time using any of the 7 preloaded test CLIPs, including electrolytes, or customize your diagnostics with 27 different tests.

To learn more about using the Catalyst Dx analyzer, take this convenient online course

Lithium Heparin Whole Blood Separator Questions and Answers

Can I use a heparin-treated sample in the lithium heparin whole blood separator?

Heparin-treated samples can be used in the lithium heparin whole blood separator except when running feline AST, LDH or CK. Double dosing may elevate the results for these assays in feline samples.

What if I need more patient sample in order to complete all of my testing?

The lithium heparin whole blood separator provides the benefit of plasma, which can be recovered after its use in the Catalyst Dx^® Chemistry Analyzer and used for your additional testing needs.

If more blood is left in the patient syringe after dispensing the required volume of 0.6–0.8 cc into the separator, the remaining sample can be dispensed into any sample tube as long as the required fill volume is adequate.

Can I use the remaining plasma to run other tests?

Yes! We encourage the use of recovered plasma from the lithium heparin whole blood separator for other tests, such as the SNAP^® T₄ Test and SNAP^® Total T₄ Test (available in early 2011).

Should the syringe needle be on or off when dispensing sample into the lithium heparin whole blood separator?

The needle should be off when dispensing sample into the separator.

How should the lithium heparin whole blood separator be stored?

Lithium heparin whole blood separators should be stored at room temperature with their green caps on. Do not store the separators in direct sunlight or near sources of heat.

Do I need to invert the lithium heparin whole blood separator to properly anticoagulate the sample?

No. The recommended mixing method for the lithium heparin whole blood separator is to swirl the separator 5 times.

If you choose to invert the separator and some blood becomes trapped in and/or around the cap, tap the separator gently on the counter to help release the blood from the cap. The sample volume that is trapped in the cap is not sufficient enough to cause issues with analyzing the sample and obtaining results.

How long can I let my sample sit in the lithium heparin whole blood separator?

It is recommended that samples be run within 30 minutes of collection. If the sample is not being run immediately, cap the separator to prevent sample evaporation.

After I run a sample, can I store any remaining plasma in the lithium heparin whole blood separator?

No. Sample should not be stored in the lithium heparin whole blood separator after it has been run on the Catalyst Dx analyzer as it could alter the concentrations of certain chemistries. Remove the plasma with a transfer pipette, place it in a capped tube and store it in the refrigerator.

How do I know if I have put the appropriate amount of blood into the lithium heparin whole blood separator?

Dispense 0.6–0.8 cc of whole blood into the separator. You can measure this using the marks on the syringe you are using to dispense the sample, or by filling only to the lowest line on the separator (as shown below).

The IDEXX Test Promise

If an IDEXX test does not perform as promised, simply call us and we will credit your IDEXX Points account with 100% of the test’s value in points.
If you have questions about the IDEXX Test Promise, please call us at 0800 40 43399.