WESTBROOK, Maine, July 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEXX
Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDXX) today announced the Catalyst®
Total T4 Test is now available for both the IDEXX
Catalyst Dx® Chemistry Analyzer and the IDEXX Catalyst One™
Chemistry Analyzer in North
America. The Catalyst Total T4 Test enables
veterinarians and technicians to provide clients with reliable and
comprehensive results including thyroid function at the point of
care. Veterinarians can add total T4 to any Catalyst Dx
or Catalyst One test panel, allowing for a comprehensive chemistry,
electrolyte and total T4 profile in one run with a
single patient sample in approximately 15 minutes.
Total T4 helps veterinarians more accurately diagnose
and monitor thyroid disease, a common condition in both dogs and
cats. The test can be used as the first part of a protocol to
diagnose canine hypothyroidism and to monitor treatment. The test
can help diagnose feline hyperthyroidism and comes with a greatly
expanded upper range compared to current in-clinic offerings that
is highly useful in feline thyroid cases.
"With the Catalyst Dx Chemistry Analyzer, I am able to provide
more complete results for my clients at the time of their pet's
visit," said Dr. Anita Greene, DVM,
of Spirit Mountain Animal Hospital in Bullhead City,
Ariz. "Thyroid disease is a relatively common disease in both
cats and dogs, particularly in senior patients, and monitoring for
it has become part of our routine protocol for senior care. The
ability to include the Total T4 test as part of a
chemistry panel is invaluable to providing a higher standard of
care for my clients and their pets."
Hyperthyroidism (excessive production of active thyroid hormone)
is the most common hormonal disorder in cats and, left undiagnosed
and untreated, can lead to severe cardiac and respiratory problems
as well as increased anesthetic risk. In contrast, hypothyroidism
(inappropriately low production of active thyroid hormones) in dogs
is far more common. Identification and treatment are important;
symptoms can include lethargy and dermatological problems.
"The Catalyst Total T4 Test reflects IDEXX's
continued investment in the Catalyst Dx and Catalyst One analyzers
to help veterinary practices provide real-time blood work results
during the examination, while the pet owner is present," said
Jonathan W. Ayers, president and
chief executive officer, IDEXX Laboratories. "The new Catalyst
Total T4 Test is one example of how a customer's
investment in our in-house analyzers increases in value over
time."
With this announcement, the Catalyst Total T4 Test is
available to Catalyst Dx customers. The test became available to
Catalyst One customers in February
2015. The Catalyst Dx and Catalyst One analyzers are part of
IDEXX's comprehensive, integrated point-of-care and reference
laboratory diagnostic solution. The test is available to customers
online at idexx.com/order, by calling 1-888-79-IDEXX or through
their IDEXX Veterinary Diagnostic Consultant.
About IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. is a leader in pet healthcare innovation,
serving practicing veterinarians around the world with a broad
range of diagnostic and information technology-based products and
services. IDEXX products enhance the ability of veterinarians to
provide advanced medical care, improve staff efficiency and to
build more economically successful practices. IDEXX is also a
worldwide leader in providing livestock and poultry diagnostic
tests and tests for the quality and safety of water and milk.
Headquartered in Maine, IDEXX
Laboratories employs more than 6,000 people and offers products to
customers in more than 175 countries.
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IDEXX Laboratories
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207-556-8155
edward-garber@idexx.com
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