Integrated sample processing system with variable workflows
US11619623B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J49/26
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
One embodiment of the invention is directed to a sample processing system for analyzing a biological sample from a patient. The sample processing system comprises: a plurality of analyzers comprising at least one mass spectrometer, wherein each analyzer in the plurality of analyzers is configured to acquire at least one measurement value corresponding to at least one characteristic of the biological sample; at least one data storage component which stores (i) a list of parameters for the plurality of analyzers, and (ii) at least two condition sets, which contain data associated with completing one or more test orders. The condition sets contain data which differ by at least one variable; and a control system operatively coupled to the plurality of analyzers, and the at least one data storage component. The control system is configured to (i) determine which condition set of the at least two condition sets to use based on the determined condition set, (ii) determine which analyzer or analyzers of the plurality of analyzers to use to process each test order based on the determined condition set and one or more parameters from the list of parameters, and (iii) cause the determined ana…
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