Point-of-care
We are proud to offer an expanding range of clinical diagnostic products that includes:
ACT tubes:
ACT tubes are intended for use in the performance of the activated clotting time test, a whole blood coagulation assay commonly used to monitor heparin anticoagulation during medical and surgical procedures. We can offer two types of ACT tubes:
- C-ACT ™ containing celite clot-promoting agent and glass beads. Test 2mL of blood.
- MAX-ACT™ contains both celite and kaolin, as well as glass beads. Tests 0.5mL of blood designed specifically for the Veterinary market.
Select the following files for more information:
Activated coagulation times in normal cats and dogs using MAX-ACT™ tubes
Heska DRI-CHEM ® Analyser:
The DRI-CHEM® Veterinary Chemistry analyser is a multi-parameter in-hospital chemistry analyser produced for multi-species veterinary applications. The system is designed to analyse serum or plasma by colorimetric end-point, rate and potientiometric (electrolyte) tests using patented dry chemistry slide technology. Select the following file for more information: Chemistry testing
Heska HemaTrue™ analyser
The HemaTrue™ Veterinary Haemotology analyser is a veterinary-specific haemotology cell counter using impedance technology to provide a Complete Blood Count (CBC), 3-part leukocyte differential produced for multi-species veterinary applications. Results are provided in 1 minute per sample with approximately 10 seconds hands -on time. For more information please select the following link: Haemotology testing
Heska E.R.D. - Healthscreen Tests Kits:
These easy-to-use, urine dipstick tests indicate the possibility of early renal disease (ERD) in dogs and in cats by detecting very small amounts of albumin in the urine. Select the following file for further information
The E.R.D. Healthscreen Feline and E.R.D. - Healthscreen Canine urine test kits, each contain 10 tests, and are priced at $245.00 (ex-GST).
Heska Solo Step® Heartworm Test for Canine and Feline
No test is easier or more reliable for Heartworm testing. The Solo Step® is a:
- one step test.
- uses three drops of serum, plasma or whole blood.
- easy to read results in 5 minutes (10 minutes for whole blood)
For more information on this test please select the following link: Heartworm testing.
We very much welcome any feedback you may have on this information or indeed any other aspect of our service.