ID STARletStandard Solutions Genetic identity sample processing

Next GenerationUsing Life Technologies Human Identification (HID) kits

The ID Starlet is a new Hamilton solution developed collaboratively with Life Technologies designed for the unique needs of forensic laboratories. The Hamilton ID STARlet workstation streamlines the entire DNA purification and analysis process using Life Technologies Human Identification (HID) kits. This includes: DNA isolation using the PrepFiler® Forensic DNA Extraction Kit, Quantification using the Quantifiler® and Quantifiler® Duo DNA Quantification Kits, Normalisation and STR reaction setup to achieve reliable profiling using any of a number of high quality Life Technologies AmpFℓSTR® (short tandem repeat) typing kits.

�     Eliminate human errors

�     Increase traceability

�     Increase productivity and speed

TechnologyAutomation advantages:

Verification by technologies™

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�     On-site performance verification by Life Technologies professional services

�     Verification report is generated using mock sample sets to guarantee instrument and reagents

performance

�     Laboratory internal validation time reduced

�     Minimize contamination risk with the unique CO-RE technology:

the CO-RE system attaches disposable tips to the pipetting

channels with a stable lock-and-key fit. The system requires no

vertical force for tip attachment or tip ejection - no aerosols.

�     Complete sample tracking with the Autoload option: the

Autoload option reads barcodes of sample tubes, microplates

and carriers, verifies correct labware positions and loads

carriers automatically to the system for greater method security.

�     MAD: by monitoring the air-based pipetting action, the instrument detects clots or empty wells during

the aspiration step in real time.

Fully tested automated DNA protocols

• PrepFiler® - Purifies DNA from nearly any type of casework or reference sample in either tube or plate format – saving hours of DNA preparation time.

• Quantifiler®/Quantifiler® Duo: simplifies real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR) assay setup to rapidly determine sample suitability for forensic DNA STR typing.

• Carries out automation of complex normalization and STR setup procedures over a widely varying (10,000 + fold) DNA concentration range. You may choose from one or more of the many available AB STR typing kits (e.g., Identifiler® Plus). This ensures successful downstream STR typing analysis.

Ease of useSoftware packagesThe automated ID STARlet methods for AB kits are designed to eliminate human error, reduce contamination, and increase data integrity and traceability – all leading to increased productivity and more rapid sample turn-around time. Each method group is independent. The user is guided through the method setup by a detailed graphical user interface. To facilitate the process, the methods allow a direct interface with input or output files from AB/Life Technologies instruments. A verification report is generated using mock sample sets to guarantee instrument and reagents performance.

�     Each method group is independent

�     The user is guided through the method setup by a detailed graphical user interface

�     The methods allow a direct interface with the input or output files from AB/Life Technologies instruments to facilitate the process.

�     Worklist viewer and nomalisation interface simplifies the whole process

Graphical user interface of the ID STARlet software

SpecificationsSystem:

Integrated devices:

Intended use

System dimensions Width: 1124mm, height: 945.5mm, depth: 795mm (Autoload: 1006mm)

Weight 150kg

PC (included)Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 (3GHz,1333MHz,6MB), 2048 MB RAM, 2x250GB harddisk RAID 1, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, 6 USB and 2 RS232 circuit points; or better

Communication Pipetting Unit: USB / Data transfer: Peer-to-Peer connection

Operating data Voltage Frequency Operating environment Altitude

115V~ / 230V~ 50Hz / 60Hz15 - 30°C, relative humidity 30 to 85% with no condensation

< 2000m

Pipetting unit:

Work area dimensions Width: 675mm, height: 140mm, depth: 465mm

Pipetting arm Modular arm, 8 x 1000μl pipetting channels

Positional accuracy X-Y-Z positional accuracy of 0.1mm

Tip sizes 50μl, 300μl, 1000μl

Liquid Level DetectionCapacitive Liquid Level Detection (cLLD) and pressure (pLLD) on aspiration, cLLD on dispense, minimum volume 10μl, depending on container type

Products 1000μl channels Autoload Application package Part number

HID STARlet BASIC 8 x Includes one method of choice, incl. hardware and software for:Quantification or STR/Normalisation

806020

HID STARlet COMBINED 8 x

Includes Extraction method and an additional method of choice, incl. hardware and software for:Quantification or STR/Normalisation and Combined DNA Extraction

806021

HID STARlet COMPLETE 8 x

Includes all methods, incl. all hardware and software for:Combined DNA Extraction, Quantification and STR/Normalisation

806022

HID STARlet UPGRADES - -

PrepFiler MethodIncluding hardware and software for DNA extraction

806025

Quantifiler/Quantifiler Duo Methodsoftware only

911177

Normalisation & STR setup Methodsoftware only

911178

HID STARlet OPTION UV-Light for STARlet Upgrade kit includes UV Kit and UV-light resistant covers 188129APE

Disclaimer: the ID STARlet system is classified as a product for general laboratory use and not as an IVD device defined by EU directive 98/79/EC (“in vitro diagnostics”). The system components are conform with EU directives 89/336/EC (“EMC”) and 73/23/EC (“low voltage”)

Integrated system for DNA isolation, quantification, normalization and STR profiling

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