Biochemistry with species panels — the logical next step after CBC. Companion-animal practice panels deliver answers at the visit, without waiting on an outside lab and without changing manufacturers.
Biochemistry next to CBC — a full lab contour on site.
Questions about this model
C5 or BS-240?
C5 is cage-side disk POCT (~12 min, 100 μL). BS-240 is bench auto-chemistry with larger sample/reagent load. Often placed side by side: CBC → C5 → bench; Official Mindray Animal frame: disk POCT chemistry at the cage side — the next step after CBC
How many analytes and how long?
Up to 28 results in one panel in about 12 minutes from a 100 μL sample. Exact panel composition — in the quote; Up to 28 analytes at once from a minimal sample; ~12 min from 100 μL; Cartridge disk with no preheating: fewer manipulations at the visit. Panels: comprehensive diagnostics, wellness, pre-anesthesia, liver/kidney, electrolytes, and more — answers “now,” not “tomorrow from the lab.”
Does the disk need preheating?
No: panels require no preheating or manual prep (tear/press) — fewer steps at the visit; International standards for accurate detection — lower risk of misinterpretation on the visit flow; Chemistry with species panels — a logical next step after CBC. Companion-animal practice panels: answers at the visit, without waiting on an external lab and without switching brands
Are there panels for companion animals?
Yes — species panels (dogs/cats and related), comprehensive / wellness / pre-anesthesia / liver-kidney, and more. Some menu items may arrive later; list in the quote; 360° real-time quality control with instant alerts. Next to Mindray CBC — simpler reagent logistics, training, and service. Panel composition and supply — in the quote
What about quality control?
360° real-time QC with instant alerts — supports interpretation on the flow. Training and service — in training and service of the quote; Quality control — 360° · real-time; Chemistry beside hematology: express panels at the consult with an answer in the visit; VetXpert C5 is a Mindray Animal veterinary chemistry analyzer (disk POCT): up to 28 analytes in one panel in about 12 minutes from a 100 μL sample
When is vetXpert C5 not the right fit?
Daily volume needs a bench with dozens of sample and reagent positions → BS-240 Vet; Type — Veterinary rapid chemistry (disk POCT). You order chemistry only occasionally: panel upkeep will not pay off — an external laboratory is cheaper; Throughput — Up to 28 results in ~12 min