Diabetes Monitoring Product

List # Product Description Size 32004-01 AlphaTRAK Glucose Meter  1 32005-01 AlphaTRAK Control Solution  2 Bottles 32006-01 AlphaTRAK Test Strips  50 32007-01 AlphaTRAK Lancets 100 32036-01 AlphaTRAK Kit 1

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Unique

The distribution of glucose between red blood cells (RBCs) and plasma in whole blood samples is different between humans1, canine, and felines2.

 

Species	Glucose Concentration in RBCs	Glucose Concentration in Plasma
Human	42%	58%
Canine	12.5%	87.5%
Feline	7%	93%

 

Accurate

Veterinarians depend on accurate blood glucose measurements to manage canine and feline diabetes. To ensure accuracy, a portable blood glucose meter must be calibrated and validated for species-specific blood.

A study was conducted to compare the accuracy of AlphaTRAK meter and two human portable blood glucose meters against the reference method used by Antech Laboratories. This study concluded that 3,4 :

• The AlphaTRAK meter results were statistically equivalent to the Antech results.
• The human portable glucose meters tested provided statistically different results.

 

Convenient

An accurate blood glucose result can be obtained in four simple steps. Insert the test strip. Press the "m" button to power on the meter As the device powers on, it will display a code. The code displayed MUST match the dog or cat code listed on the test strip vial. Change the code, if necessary, by pressing the "m" button to scroll down and "c" button to scroll up. Touch one sample area of the test strip to the blood sample (see right). Within 15 seconds, results will appear on the display screen.
The AlphaTRAK meter requires the world's smallest blood sample.

Fast

System	Prep Time	Device Speed	Time To Result	Impact
AlphaTRAK Meter	5 - 10 Seconds	<15 Seconds	<25 Seconds	Immediate Clinical Decision
Human Meter	5 - 10 Seconds	<15 Seconds	<25 Seconds	Potentially Inaccurate
In-clinic Analyzer	5 - 10 Seconds	5 - 10 Seconds	10 - 20 Minutes	Delayed Clinical Decision
Reference Lab	10 - 20 Seconds	5 - 10 Seconds	1 - 3 Days	Call Back

 

Benefits

• Accurate blood glucose measurements for cats and dogs.
• Optimized treatment regimens.
• Ability to make clinical decisions on the spot.
• Designed for in-clinic and home use.
• Clinic and pet owner education materials are available from an Abbott Animal Health representative.

References:

1. Mackay EM. The Distribution of Glucose in Human Blood (From the Scripps Metabolic Clinic). J Biological Chem. May 1932:685-8.
2. Coldman MF and the Good W. The distribution of sodium, potassium and glucose in the blood of some mammals. Comp Biochem Physiol. April 1967;21(1):20
3. Cozzi ME, et al. Clinical Evaluation of hte Hand-Held Abbott Alpha TRAKTM Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems for Use with Dog and Cat Blood Samples.
4. Data on file. Abbott Laboratories, North Chicago, IL. Clinical trials performed on venous blood.

* Ascensia Contour is a registered trademark of Bayer.
+ Accu-Check is registered trademark of Roche.

AAHW-047/R2 March 2008