Welcome to QCR
& Trio Diagnostics
QCR & Trio specialise in the supply of laboratory instrumentation and consumables to the veterinary profession.
We are distributors of the best selling VetScan analysers for in-practice biochemistry and haematology. With a nationwide sales force, specialist technical support, a well-equiped service department, talk to the experts if you are upgrading or setting up a practice laboratory.
There are new software updates for the VetScan Classic & VS2. You can download the PDF software update instruction manuals by clicking on the download links to the right.
Please contact our office if you have not been updated by your local representative or not recieved new software in the post.
Edinburgh’s most famous couple fans of QCR
Edinburgh’s most famous couple Tian Tian and Yang Guang – two Giant Panda’s currently cohabiting at Edinburgh Zoo are among the most prestigious, glamorous and exotic animals in the world – and QCR are extremely proud to be helping the Zoo staff maintain their health.
Edinburgh Zoo are one of our newest customers and use the Vetscan VS2 Biochemistry blood analyser to accurately and reliably monitor the health of over 1,000 animals throughout the Zoo, including the two new arrivals.
The arrival of the Pandas was global news, and the two additions from China have captured the heart of the public and are sure to be a massive hit – with visitor numbers expected to increase by 70%, an extra one million people over the next 10 years.
Tian Tian and Yang Guang – whose names translate as ‘Sweetie’ and Sunshine’ will become the first Giant Pandas to live in the UK for 17 years; but will spend the majority of their lives apart, living in two identical habitats, only meeting each other to mate. It is hoped that the pair will create a cub during the 10 years they will spend at the Zoo.
Check out the exclusives images of Yang Guang - including one with our Scottish Territory Manager Louise Capanni.
IMPORTANT I-STAT UPDATE INFORMATION
Dear i-STAT Customer:
We have sent out the December 2011 software update materials for your i-STAT200 or i-STAT1 analyser(s), to all i-STAT customers.
It is necessary to update the analyser software to maintain long-term consistency and performance.
The software currently installed on your analyser will expire December 21, 2011. You will not be able to use the analyser if it is NOT updated before this date.
For those customers with a downloader – we have attached the relevant instructions on how to go about the update process – it should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete. Instructions for updating both types of analysers are available below.
For those customers without a downloader - you won’t be able to do the software update yourself. You have two choices
1 – Send your analyser back to us, will we update it FOC and send it straight back. (NB a return charge of £15 will occur)
2 – Contact your local Territory Manager to arrange for them to visit your practice and do the update
DUE TO THE FESTIVE PERIOD – WE MUST INSIST THAT ALL ANALYSERS ARE UPDATED AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE – ANY ANALYSER NOT UPGRADED BEFORE DECEMBER 15TH, WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED TO BE DONE BEFORE THE NEW YEAR.
If you have any questions about performing the software upgrade, please contact QCR Technical Support on 01904 488 507 (opt 3).
Thank you for your continued support
Download Instruction PDF's
i-Stat 200 Update Instructions (PDF) - Download
i-Stat Update Instructions (PDF) - Download
Instructions to Set Barcode on i-Stat 1 (PDF) - Download
VetsNow Critical Care Exhibition - 2011
Thank you to all of you who visited our stand at the 8th Annual Critical Conference in Harrogate, we enjoyed testing your knowledge with our diagnosis quiz - giving you the chance to win an I-Stat analyser.
The correct answer we were looking for was:
'Diabetic ketoacidosis; Heinz body anaemia'
Thank you for all your enteries - the case study and answer are available below.
We are still offering the fabulous part exchange offer for all old Stat (I-Stat and VetStat) analysers - trade them in and get a brand new I-Stat 1 (allowing you to use Chem8+ and Cardiac Troponin cartridges) for only £2500 - including a printer! Contact us on 01904 488507 for more information
YouTube Product Demonstration
Check out these excellent videos from our friends at Abaxis America, demonstrating the Vetscan product range, including the VS2, HM5 and I-Stat 1.
Useful to practices who have just purchased one or more of the analysers, of for those of you just looking to refresh your memory.
VS2 Biochemistry: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMLQNhymFIo
HM5 Haematology: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gv1WkZr1RGM&feature=related
I-Stat 1 Critical Care: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyZekDDiQlI&feature=related
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