Systems and methods for testing a biological sample
US8315805B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 22, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16B50/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for testing samples, particularly biological samples are provided. The system includes an instrument for detecting molecules in samples, and a processor that communicates with the instrument to provide results-based control of the instrument to effect assay-based judging. For example, a system, including software, is provided that directs and performs assays such as diagnostic assays that employ a mass spectrometer. The output of the system, rather than a mass spectrum or other raw data form, is the diagnostic outcome, such as a genotype.
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