Instrument model

Model name

Catalogue number (REF)

Starrsed TL

230V

TLAX109100

Starrsed TL

110V

A0026352

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 with 3.2% sodium citrate anticoagulant-diluent (not available in Software version 7.xx)

Automatic dilution

4 vols. blood + 1 vol. Starrsed Diluent

Reported result

mm after 1 hour

Throughput:

30 minute method

135/hour

60 minute method

75/hour

Reagents:

Reagents used

QRR 010931 Starrsed Diluent
QRR 010947 Starrsed Disinfectant
QRR 010933 Starrsed Saline
QRR 010934 Starrsed Rinse Solution
De-ionized water

Blood volume:

Aspirated blood volume per sample

1.4-1.6 ml in EDTA mode

Track and tube types:

Track types

Inpeco FlexLab (Inpeco, Siemens Aptio, Abbott ), GLP Systems Track

Sample tube types

Brands/types as recommended by track supplier.
Closed tubes with concentric cap only.

Barcode reader:

Barcode reader type

Image based

Reading capabilities

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

Total power specifications

Mains voltage

115/230V, 50/60 Hz

Fuse (20 x 5 mm)

Slow blow 230V, 4 Amp / 115V, 6.3 Amp

Power consumption

Standby 60 VA / Operation 500 VA

Heat output

Standby 80 Watt / Operation 800 Watt

Environment:

Sound level

Less than 65 dBa

Environment temperature

18 - 35 °C

Relative humidity

10-90%

Total dimensions

Minimum Working space

1700x1100 mm

Total height (cabinet)

1340 mm

Weight empty

140 kg

LIS connectivity:

Communication

Ethernet (TCP/IP), bi-directional according various protocols

Data storage:

Storage medium

Hard disk on external PC

Storage capacity indication

approx. 5 Mb per 1000 samples (results and raw data)

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