Veterinary Diagnostic Equipment · Generic
HAND REFRACTOMETER
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A handheld refractometer is a portable optical tool used by veterinarians to quickly measure the concentration of solutes in animal bodily fluids, such as urine and blood serum.
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A traditional handheld refractometer consists of a measuring prism that you place a few drops of the liquid to be examined on with a flap to cover the sample.It helps diagnose conditions like dehydration, kidney dysfunction, and protein imbalances by assessing how light bends through a tiny sample.
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- Multi-Scale Readings: Most veterinary models are triple-scale, allowing you to read Urine Specific Gravity (USG) for dogs and cats, and Total Serum Protein (TSP).
- Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC): Ensures accurate results even when environmental temperatures fluctuate (usually between \(10^{\circ }\text{C}\) to \(30^{\circ }\text{C}\)), eliminating the need for complex manual corrections.
- Species-Specific Scales: Advanced models (such as those by Misco) feature dedicated scales for different animals, which is crucial because urine concentration baselines vary widely between species.
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