Instrument model

Model name

Catalogue number (REF)

Starrsed ST

230V

BANG109000

Starrsed ST

120V

A0027376

ESR method

Westergren method
ICSH J. M. Jou; Int. Journal of Laboratory Hematology 2011; 33: 125-132
CLSI Procedures for the Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate Test; Approved Standard- Fifth Edition H02-A5, Vol. 31 No. 11; 2011

Temperature compensation method

R.W. Manley: J. clin Path (1957), 10, 354

30 minute method

R. Rogers: Medical Laboratory World 1994

Allowed blood specimen types

In EDTA mode: Whole blood with < 1% EDTA anticoagulant.

In Citrate mode: Whole blood (4 vols.) with sodium citrate anticoagulant-diluent (1 vol.) (This is only possible for software versions <2.15.)

Automatic dilution

4 vols. blood + 1 vol. Starrsed Diluent

Reported result

mm after 1 hour

Throughput:

30 minute method

36/hour

60 minute method

24/hour

Reagents:

Reagents used

QRR 010931 Diluent
QRR 010946 X-Clean

Tube types:

Sample tube types

Most commonly used brands/types.
Closed tubes with concentric cap only.
Total length: 73 ... 93 mm
Body diameter: 11.5 ... 15.5 mm
Cap diameter: 13 ... 18 mm

Barcode reader:

Barcode reader type

CCD.

Reading capabilities

Most common barcode labels
Code39, ITF, Industrial 2 or 5, CodaBar,EAN/UPC, CODE128

Total power specifications:

Mains voltage

115/230V, 50/60Hz

Fuse (20 x 5 mm)

Slow blow 230V, 1.6 Amp / 115V 2.5 Amp

Power consumption

Standby 30 VA / Maximum 100 VA

Heat output

Standby 16 Watt / Operation 30 Watt

Environment:

Sound level

Less than 65 dBA

Environment temperature

18 - 28 °C

Relative humidity

10-90%

Dimensions

Table space

330x550 mm

Height

770 mm

Weight empty

23 kg

LIS connectivity:

Communication

Serial, bi-directional according various protocols

Data storage:

Storage medium

Battery back-up memory

Storage capacity

Results and raw data of 896 samples

Compliance

Classification EU

IVD Class A

Classification USA

Class 1, 510 (k) Exempt

Compliant to

EU harmonized standards relevant to IVD Medical devices

Used materials

ROHS 2011/65/EU and 2015/863/EU