Manage IDEXX reference data (species, breeds, and genders)

If your practice uses its own terms for species and genders (sex), you must map them to IDEXX reference data values to place diagnostic and digital orders.

Notes:

• Breed data is not required.
• If you add additional species later, you will need to return to this page and map the new species to standard IDEXX terms. It can take up to 24 hours for the initial reference data to become available. 

1. On the menu, click your name. Then, click Administration.
2. In the System Admin area, click IDEXX Diagnostics.
3. Click the menu button and select Manage Reference Data.
4. Click the tab to map (Species, Breeds, Sex).
5. Click Show [number] unmapped to view only the unmapped items.
6. The list on the left shows your practice’s values. In the corresponding field on the right, search for and select the corresponding IDEXX value. Your changes are saved automatically.
   Tip: Use the Search species or breeds box on the Breeds tab to quickly find specific breeds.