The Lodestar DX system

A point-of-care molecular analyser for urinary tract infections.

The analyser

A bench-top diagnostic that fits where you work.

The Lodestar UTI testing system is a compact, portable molecular analyser designed for use in clinical environments where speed and accuracy matter. It uses isothermal LAMP technology to detect bacterial DNA directly from a 10 µL urine sample, producing pathogen identification in 35 minutes without the wait for laboratory urine culture.

Lodestar DX analyser with gloved hand loading test cartridge

Sample volume

10 µL urine

Result time

35 minutes

Form factor

Portable, bench-top

Six-pathogen panel

Six of the most common uropathogens, identified in one run.

The Lodestar human UTI test panel detects DNA of six uropathogens that account for the majority of community and hospital UTI presentations.

Lodestar DX six-pathogen panel: Escherichia coli, Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus saprophyticus, Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae

Escherichia coli · Enterococcus species · Staphylococcus saprophyticus · Proteus mirabilis · Pseudomonas aeruginosa · Klebsiella pneumoniae

From sample to answer

Five steps to a pathogen result.

The Lodestar UTI testing system workflow takes 35 minutes from urine sample to pathogen identification. Designed for use by trained healthcare professionals at the point of care.

  1. Gloved hand preparing a urine sample with a pipette beside a urine specimen container

    Step 1 — urine sample collection

    Collect a 10 µL urine sample from the patient.

  2. Sample and diluent dispensed into the Lodestar test panel

    Step 2 — mixing sample with diluent

    Mix the sample with the supplied diluent.

  3. Gloved hand loading the test cassette into the Lodestar DX analyser

    Step 3 — loading test strip

    Transfer the prepared sample to the test strip.

  4. Lodestar DX analyser ready to run a test

    Step 4 — analyser running

    Run the analyser. 35 minutes from sample to answer.

  5. Lodestar DX result panel showing pathogen identification

    Step 5 — reading result on display

    Read the answer on the analyser display — one or more of the six target organisms identified, or none detected.

Clinical settings

Built for the point of care.

Outpatient clinic

Same-day pathogen identification for symptomatic patients, supporting targeted prescribing on the day of consultation.

Microbiology lab

A rapid molecular adjunct to standard culture workflows, accelerating triage and freeing laboratory capacity.

Pre-operative assessment

Rule out asymptomatic bacteriuria before urological procedures, reducing last-minute cancellations and informing pre-op antibiotic decisions.

Specifications

Built for clinical use.

Regulatory
UKCA-marked; ISO 13485:2016
Technology
Isothermal LAMP molecular assay
Sample volume
10 µL urine
Result time
35 minutes from sample to answer
Pathogen panel
6-channel assay (E. coli, Enterococcus sp., S. saprophyticus, P. mirabilis, P. aeruginosa, K. pneumoniae)
Dimensions
140 mm (w) × 200 mm (d) × 90 mm (h)
Weight
720 g
Connectivity
USB connection to LIMS
Power
240V mains (12V option for portable use)
Warranty
12 months from date of installation
Servicing
None required

Specifications correct at time of publication. Refer to the Instructions for Use for full technical detail.

Change the way you manage UTIs.

Talk to Syner-Med about implementing the Lodestar UTI testing system in your clinic or lab.

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