The heart of the STart 4 is the . Unlike optical systems that can be affected by lipemic, icteric, or hemolyzed samples, the STart 4 uses a mechanical approach:
If you are looking for specific , calibration curves , or reagent-specific volumes for your STart 4,
The clotting time is displayed on the screen and can be sent to an external printer via the RS232 port. 🧼 Maintenance and Cleaning diagnostica stago start 4 coagulation analyzer manual
The Stago STart 4 is a legendary benchtop coagulation analyzer, widely recognized for its "gold standard" mechanical clot detection system. Whether you are a lab manager setting up a new unit or a technician troubleshooting a measurement, understanding the manual’s core protocols is essential for accurate results.
16 positions for cuvettes; 2 positions for reagents. Printer Output: Compatible with external thermal printers. Sample Type: Plasma. The heart of the STart 4 is the
To ensure the longevity of your STart 4, follow these routine maintenance steps outlined in the manual:
The analyzer requires a warm-up period to reach 37°C. The "Temp" indicator will stabilize when ready. 2. Preparing Consumables Cuvettes: Use only Stago-certified cuvettes. Whether you are a lab manager setting up
Add the starting reagent using the linked pipette. The analyzer automatically begins timing upon reagent injection.
Each cuvette requires one metal ball for the VBDS system to function.