Misco, PA203X-001-105-096-098, Veterinary Refractometer - Veterinary Urine Scales - Dog & Cat Urine Specific Gravity, Total Protein, & Refractive Index
The Palm Abbe VETMED-01 Clinical Veterinary digital refractometer has separate species-specific scales for feline urine specific gravity, canine and large animal urine specific gravity, Total Protein by Refractometer (TPr), and refractive index.
Digital Refractometer for Clinical Veterinary Practice
With Species-Specific Measurements!
Also disturbing, is the fact that the protein scale on many of clinical human refractometers is based on a protein-to-nitrogen ratio of 6.25% instead of 6.54%, which studies indicate is a more accurate value for veterinary use. Furthermore, since many of these instruments are not temperature compensated, they will introduce an error into the readings if they are not taken at 20 °C (68 °F).
The fresh MISCO Palm Abbe is a fourth-generation digital handheld refractometer designed specifically for the veterinary clinical practice. It is fast, convenient, and easy to use. Simply place a few drops of specimen in the stainless-steel well and press a button. The custom-designed microprocessor delivers a nearly instantaneous readout of urine specific gravity or blood plasma protein concentration.
The protein scale on the Palm Abbe is based on accepted veterinary data and uses a 6.54% protein-to-nitrogen ratio. There are separate urine specific gravity scales for feline and for canine and large animals.
The large dual-line LCD display is easily read, even in dim light, and removes the subjectivity associated with interpreting where a boundary line crosses tiny scale divisions. The user interface consists of two buttons, one to take readings and the other to step through various scales or menu options.
Nonlinear temperature compensation is automatic and insures that fluids read between 0 and 50 °C (+32 to 122 °F) are measured accurately. A multilingual display allows the Palm Abbe user to elect to display prompts and measurements in English, Spanish, French, German, or Russian.
