Chemistries & the IDEXX Catalyst

This is a Chem 17 set of clips.  Where are they stored prior to use?

• In the lab drawer, under the catalyst

• In the lab fridge

• In the lab freezer

• In the cabinet above the catalyst

What is the purpose of this item?

• To hold the serum/plasma of the test sample

• To hold the whole blood of the test sample

• Used only for T4 tests

• Only for electrolyte tests (lytes)

What anticoagulant is inside this container?

• EDTA

• There is NO anticoagulant

• Lithium Heparin

• Sodium Chloride

True or False:  Before running any test on the Catalyst you MUST ensure the pipette chamber is full.

• True

• False

A Chem 17 runs all the same tests as a Chem 10 AND an additional 7 tests.

• True

• False

Select the TRUE statement regarding this image.

• Supplies to run a T4

• Slides for an ALT test

• Individual clips for an albumin chemistry

• Stored in the drawer near the Catalyst

True/False:  This drawer is set up to run a basic set of Lytes.

• True

• False

Select the TRUE statement

• This panel is only used in young, healthy animals

• This panel will determine a blood glucose value

• This panel is commonly used prior to anesthetic events

• This panel monitors both renal and hepatic health

Select the TRUE statement

• Sodium levels are monitored

• Commonly called an NSAID clip

• Glucose levels are monitored

• Contains 5 individual tests

BUN/CREA is a key indictor of what?

• Hepatic Health

• Renal Health

• Poor GI performance

• Infection