| Feature | IDEXX VetTest DR30 | Abaxis Vetscan VS2 | Wet chemistry (Roche Cobas) | |---------|--------------------|--------------------|------------------------------| | Turnaround time | 12 min | 14 min | 30–60 min (batch) | | Per-test cost | Moderate-high | Moderate | Low (high volume) | | Ease of use | Very easy | Easy | Skilled operator needed | | Panel flexibility | Fixed rotors | Fixed rotors | Fully programmable |
The DR30 offers a simple 3-step image capture process (Order, Position, Capture). This workflow is approximately 70% faster than CR technology, reducing the time from initial order to diagnostic review. Technical Specifications
| Analyte | Within-run CV (%) | Compared to reference wet chemistry (R²) | |---------|------------------|------------------------------------------| | ALT | 3.5–5.2 | 0.97 | | Creatinine | 2.8–4.5 | 0.98 | | Glucose | 2.0–3.5 | 0.99 | | Sodium | 1.5–2.5 | 0.96 |
This cloud-based storage and viewing platform allows for seamless sharing and consultation. It includes AI-powered tools like automatic hanging protocols and vertebral heart score (VHS) calculations, which can make the transition from x-ray to diagnosis up to 25% faster.
In this in-depth blog post, we will explore the features, benefits, and applications of the IDEXX DR/30, as well as its potential to transform the water quality testing landscape.