storstar guarantees correct placement of critical samples in plates or racks 

The automate.it storstar is an x-y robotic platform, coupled with an aperture to ensure your sample is added to the correct position in a tube rack or microplate.  storstar is used in biobanks, clinical laboratories and forensic science to guarantee the correct placement of critical samples in plates and racks.

 


automate.it storstar works with:

  • Eppendorf tubes
  • 2D barcode tubes
  • tube racks
  • microplates
  • liquid samples

storstar is used by the UK, Dutch and Queensland Forensic Science Services to ensure reliable placement of DNA samples/buccal swabs:

  • provides chain-of-custody for critical samples
  • proves that samples have been handled reliably
  • unambiguously identifies samples
  • eliminates human error

 

How storstar works 

1.         Scan the barcode on the rack or plate and place it on the storstar tray.

2.         storstar withdraws the tray into the instrument.

3.         Take the first sample tube, scan its bar code and insert it into the rack via the aperture in the top of the instrument.  storstar automatically presents the correct rack position, beneath the aperture.

4.         Continue until all the samples have been loaded.

5.         storstar produces a data file mapping the tubes to their position in the rack.

6.         There is full error checking throughout this entire process.

All laboratories employ data tracking.  storstar enables you to go one stage further and solve the problem of reliable sample control.

The clear software prompts issued by storstar enable operators to use the instrument with minimal training.

storstar easily integrates with LIMS.  Multiple storstars can be operated form a single PC enabling samples for analysis and storage to be simultaneously added to racks.

storstar also finds application in biobanks and clinical laboratories where it is vital to accurately identify and control patient samples. 

storstar is a trade mark of Process Analysis and Automation Ltd 

 

loading storstar


storstar
with loaded rack

 

 

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