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View entire patient diagnostic history and health trends
Accurate and complete patient diagnostic history is essential for effective patient care. By using IDEXX VetConnect PLUS, veterinarians and technicians can view diagnostic tests and results and get insights via contextualised summaries and trends – meaning less time analysing and more time with your patient, leading to better health outcomes.
How much time can I save with a VetConnect PLUS integration?
Animana integrated with IDEXX Reference Labs via VetConnect PLUS
Animana without IDEXX Reference Laboratories integration
Create request
- Create a request directly from the patient file
- Enter minimal information about the test required
- Submit the test
- With the patient file open, transcribe the patient information to the paper order form
- Search for the desired test manually in a paper catalogue
- Add required tests onto the paper order form
- Transfer to colleague
- Manually add test information to the patient record
- Manually process the barcode in Animana
2 minutes
10 minutes
Process the sample
Animana integrated with IDEXX Reference Labs via VetConnect PLUS
- Print the order form
- Pack the sample with the order form
- Request a courrier
Animana without IDEXX Reference Laboratories integration
- Pack the sample with the order form
- Request a courrier
2 minutes
1 minute
Processing at the laboratory
Request is processed automatically
Processing of the request is done manually by a laboratory employee.
Track and process results
Animana integrated with IDEXX Reference Labs via VetConnect PLUS
- Track the test at any time within VetConnect PLUS
- A notification in Animana indicates test results are available
- Results are automatically linked to the correct patient record
Animana without IDEXX Reference Laboratories integration
- Track the sample by contacting the laboratory
- Results are sent via email as a PDF
- Manually upload the results to the correct patient file
- Create a task, or message to let the veterinarian know the results are available
1 minute
5 minutes
Interpretation of results
Animana integrated with IDEXX Reference Labs via VetConnect PLUS
- A differential diagnosis, compiled by veterinary specialists according to the latest research and publications
- Comparison to previous results with clear trend graphs
- Suggestions for additional test(s) in case of deviations in the test results. For example, if a dog’s T4 result is low, you will be advised to request an additional TSH test.
Animana without IDEXX Reference Laboratories integration
- Manually compare previous test results
- Consult professional literature and peers regarding complicated cases
- Consider if further testing is appropriate
3 minutes
10 minutes
Requesting additional test(s)
Animana integrated with IDEXX Reference Labs via VetConnect PLUS
- Additional tests, can be requested directly via the VC+ integration within the Animana environment, and are automatically added to the patient file.
Animana without IDEXX Reference Laboratories integration
- Contact the laboratory customer service team to request an additional test
- Additional tests must be added to the patient file
1 minute
5+ minutes
Invoicing
Animana integrated with IDEXX Reference Labs via VetConnect PLUS
- Tests are linked automatically to products in Animana, so all tests and costs are automatically processed in the patient record in Animana
Animana without IDEXX Reference Laboratories integration
- Tests need to be manually processed in the patient file
- Tests need to be manually added to the invoice
1 minute
3 minutes
Total time
Animana integrated with IDEXX Reference Labs via VetConnect PLUS
10 minutes
Animana without IDEXX Reference Laboratories integration
34 minutes
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