EKF Handheld Veterinary Lactate Analyzer

Lactate Scout Vet offers accurate, easy-to-use portable lactate testing for small and large animal practices

EKF Diagnostics, a global in vitro diagnostics company, has announced the launch of a new version of its Lactate Scout analyzer specifically designed for use in veterinary settings. The Lactate Scout Vet utilizes the same proven technology originally developed to provide elite coaches and athletes with an accurate, easy-to-use handheld lactate testing solution. The new Lactate Scout Vet features species-specific settings for dogs, horses and pigs, making it ideal for both small and large animal practices.

Lactate testing is increasingly being used in veterinary medicine for the diagnosis and prognosis of a variety of clinical conditions. It serves as a rapid triage and risk stratification tool, helping clinicians assign patients to progressively higher risk categories. The availability of reliable handheld lactate analyzers such as EKF's new Lactate Scout Vet, which delivers validated results comparable to laboratory testing, means that fast, cost-effective, near-patient lactate measurement is now readily available as a valuable diagnostic aid for veterinarians.

The Lactate Scout Vet provides accurate lactate measurements in just 10 seconds from a capillary blood sample of only 0.2 µL, obtained via an ear prick. The handheld analyzer offers quick and intuitive species selection and can store up to 500 test results. Designed with ease of use in mind, the analyzer features a clear e-paper display that ensures excellent readability under various lighting conditions and from different viewing angles.

"With our extensive experience in lactate measurement in the clinical diagnostics market, EKF is delighted to introduce our latest analyzer, the Lactate Scout Vet, specifically designed for the veterinary market."

"As an established global manufacturer, supplier, distributor, and exporter of lactate analyzers, EKF is committed to providing reliable pre- and post-sales support. We take pride in developing user-friendly devices that deliver dependable, rapid, and accurate results."

For more than 30 years, EKF Diagnostics has developed, manufactured, and supplied medical diagnostic products and services to the global healthcare market. The company's point-of-care and central laboratory products are sold and supported in more than 100 countries worldwide. EKF's Lactate Scout analyzers have been used by numerous Olympic teams and national sporting organizations to help athletes prepare for major international competitions. In addition to their widespread use in endurance and team sports, Lactate Scout analyzers have become well established for use with animal athletes, including racehorses in the United States.