About
SediVue Dx is IDEXX's flagship in-house veterinary urine sediment analyzer, engineered to bring clinical laboratory-quality urinalysis directly into the veterinary practice. Leveraging artificial intelligence and computer vision, the analyzer automatically identifies and classifies sediment elements—such as red blood cells, white blood cells, casts, crystals, and bacteria—from urine samples, eliminating the subjectivity and time burden of manual microscopy. The system captures high-resolution digital images of each sample, giving veterinarians visual confirmation of AI-detected findings and supporting more confident diagnoses. Its advanced bacteria detection algorithm provides an early indicator of urinary tract infections, enabling timely treatment decisions. SediVue Dx is purpose-built for small animal practices and integrates with IDEXX VetConnect PLUS, allowing results to be reviewed, shared, and stored digitally alongside other diagnostic data. The analyzer pairs well with other IDEXX in-house instruments like Catalyst One and ProCyte Dx for comprehensive patient workups. Key benefits include rapid result turnaround (typically under two minutes), reduced hands-on labor compared to manual sediment examination, and standardized reporting that supports consistent clinical communication. It is ideal for general practitioners, internal medicine specialists, and any practice looking to improve urinalysis efficiency and diagnostic accuracy. As part of the IDEXX ecosystem, SediVue Dx supports better patient outcomes through data-driven, AI-assisted veterinary care.
Key Features
- AI-Powered Sediment Classification: Automatically identifies and classifies urine sediment elements including RBCs, WBCs, casts, crystals, and epithelial cells using trained AI algorithms.
- Advanced Bacteria Detection: Dedicated algorithm flags bacterial presence in urine samples, providing an early indicator for urinary tract infections to guide treatment decisions.
- High-Quality Digital Imaging: Captures detailed digital images of each urine sample, giving veterinarians visual confirmation of AI findings and documentation for medical records.
- Rapid In-House Results: Delivers comprehensive urine sediment results in under two minutes, reducing reliance on reference laboratories for routine urinalysis.
- IDEXX Ecosystem Integration: Connects seamlessly with VetConnect PLUS and other IDEXX analyzers, enabling centralized diagnostic data management and streamlined workflows.
Use Cases
- Rapid in-clinic diagnosis of urinary tract infections in dogs and cats through automated bacteria detection.
- Routine wellness urinalysis for senior pets or those with chronic kidney disease requiring frequent monitoring.
- Pre-surgical urinalysis screening to identify occult urinary abnormalities before anesthetic procedures.
- Documentation and digital archiving of urine sediment findings for long-term patient records and case follow-up.
- Streamlining high-volume veterinary practices by reducing manual microscopy labor and standardizing urinalysis reporting.
Pros
- Saves Time with Automation: Eliminates manual microscopy for urine sediment, freeing up veterinary staff and significantly reducing turnaround time for urinalysis results.
- Consistent, Standardized Reporting: AI-driven analysis removes human subjectivity, delivering reproducible and standardized results that support reliable clinical communication.
- Seamless IDEXX Integration: Works natively with VetConnect PLUS and other IDEXX in-house analyzers, enabling comprehensive diagnostic workflows from a single platform.
Cons
- Hardware Investment Required: As a dedicated in-house analyzer, SediVue Dx requires an upfront equipment purchase and ongoing consumable costs, which may be a barrier for smaller practices.
- Limited to IDEXX Ecosystem: Deep integration benefits are primarily available to practices already using IDEXX software and analyzers, limiting flexibility for mixed-vendor environments.
- Focused Scope: Designed exclusively for urine sediment analysis; does not replace a full urinalysis panel and must be used alongside chemistry dipstick testing for complete results.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does SediVue Dx analyze?
SediVue Dx automatically analyzes urine sediment, identifying and classifying elements such as red blood cells, white blood cells, casts, crystals, epithelial cells, and bacteria using AI and computer vision.
How fast does SediVue Dx produce results?
The analyzer typically delivers comprehensive urine sediment results in under two minutes, enabling rapid in-clinic decision-making without sending samples to an external laboratory.
Does SediVue Dx replace a full urinalysis?
No. SediVue Dx focuses on sediment examination and bacteria detection. A complete urinalysis also requires urine chemistry dipstick testing, which should be performed alongside sediment analysis.
How does SediVue Dx integrate with practice management software?
SediVue Dx integrates with IDEXX VetConnect PLUS, allowing results and digital images to be stored and accessed alongside other diagnostic data within the IDEXX ecosystem.
Is SediVue Dx suitable for all veterinary practices?
SediVue Dx is designed primarily for small animal veterinary practices. It is most beneficial for clinics performing frequent urinalysis and looking to improve diagnostic efficiency and accuracy in-house.
