Heska Announces First Installation of New Blood Gas & Electrolyte Analyzer
Release date: 5/25/2010
We are very pleased to offer the VitalPath analyzer as an essential part of the veterinary team's in-house laboratory," says Michael J. McGinley, President and Chief Operating Officer of Heska Corporation. "Our customers have the highest standards for companion animal care and in emergencies, they depend on fast, accurate results to make immediate treatment decisions. We are proud to address this important need with the latest edition to our advanced line-up of diagnostic blood analyzers.
LOVELAND, CO, May 19, 2010 -- Heska Corporation (NASDAQ: HSKA, "Heska" or the "Company"), a leading provider of veterinary diagnostic and specialty products, announced today the first installations of the Company's new VitalPathTM Blood Gas & Electrolyte Analyzer (the "VitalPath").
Veterinary customers receiving these analyzers have invested in a major advancement to in-clinic diagnostics. The VitalPath analyzer delivers accurate results in just 50 seconds for blood gases, electrolytes, and hematocrit, as well as 27 additional calculated parameters. Requiring just under
70 microliters of sample, the VitalPath can be customized to suit the needs of any clinic.
"We are very pleased to offer the VitalPath analyzer as an essential part of the veterinary team's in-house laboratory," says Michael J. McGinley, President and Chief Operating Officer of Heska Corporation. "Our customers have the highest standards for companion animal care and in emergencies, they depend on fast, accurate results to make immediate treatment decisions. We are proud to address this important need with the latest edition to our advanced line-up of diagnostic blood analyzers."
About Heska
Heska Corporation (NASDAQ: HSKA) Heska Corporation (NASDAQ: HSKA) sells advanced veterinary diagnostic and other specialty veterinary products. Heska's state-of-the-art offerings to its customers include diagnostic instruments and supplies as well as single use, point-of-care tests, pharmaceuticals and vaccines. The company's core focus is on the canine and feline markets where it strives to provide high value products and unparalleled customer support to veterinarians. For further information on Heska and its products, visit the company's website at www.heska.com.