RR Mechatronics STARRSED TL, Instructions For Use Manual

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1.3 - Instrument overview
The Starrsed Blood Sedimentation Rate Instrument (hereafter called Interrliner) is an in vitro diagnostic (see
on page 135) medical device that automatically carries out the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (see on page
135) (ESR) analysis according to the Westergren method, conforming to CLSI approved standard H02-A5
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and recommended by the ICSH
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, using closed sample tubes filled with citrate or EDTA blood.
The Interrliner is an advanced ESR system that offers many unique features and benefits over the traditional
ESR procedures. Automating this method has the following advantages:
▪ The Westergren pipettes are always filled to the correct level.
▪ Using closed sample tubes reduces the possibility of contamination for the user and environment.
▪ Standard glass Westergren pipettes are used, in which the measurement can be corrected to a constant
temperature (18 °C Celsius). Even small abnormalities can be detected over a longer period of time,
irrespective of where and when the blood sample was taken.
▪ Sample ID's are read by the barcode reader and each sedimentation measurement is linked to the
identified sample, so that a manual work sheet is unnecessary.
▪ Patient ID's are provided by the Laboratory Information System.
▪ The Interrliner is designed for integration in track-based laboratory systems.
▪ In the EDTA mode , the accuracy of dilution of EDTA blood with citrate is considerably better than
manual dilution achieved either by "tipping off" or using evacuated blood collection tubes pre-filled with
citrate solution.
▪ The data can be send to your Lab Information System.
▪ The used sedimentation pipettes are automatically washed and dried.
▪ Minimum sample volume is 1.4 ml
▪ Windows based System Software, running on an external computer.
References:
(1) CLSI Procedures for the Erytrhocyte Sedimentation Rate Test: Approved Standard - Fifth edition H02-A5,
VOl. 31 No 11; 2011
(2) ICSH review of the measurement of the Erythrocyte sedimentation rate / J. M. Jou, Int. Journal of
Laboratory Hematology 2011 (33), p .125-132
1.4 - Explanation of symbols
The following symbols can be used in this manual and for the instrument:
Warning sign to prevent personal injury due to biohazard.
Warning sign to prevent personal injury due to rotating parts.
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