Systems and methods for multi-analysis

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for sample processing. A device may be provided, capable of receiving the sample, and performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step.The device may be capable of performing multiple assays. The device may comprise one or more modules that may be capable of performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detectionstep. The device may be capable of performing the steps using a small volume of sample.

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[0001] This application is a divisional application of an invention patent application with the application number 201280057640.5, the application date being September 25, 2012, and the title "system and method for multiple analysis". [0002] cross reference [0003] This application claims PCT application No. PCT / US2011 / 53188 filed on September 25, 2011; PCT application No. PCT / US2011 / 53189 filed on September 25, 2011; filed in 2011 U.S. Patent Application No. 13 / 244,197, filed September 26, 2011; U.S. Patent Application No. 13 / 244,946, filed September 26, 2011; U.S. Patent Application No. 13 / 244,946, filed September 26, 2011 Priority No. 13 / 244,386, these applications are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety. 【Background technique】 [0004] Most clinical decisions are based on laboratory and health testing data, but the methods and infrastructure used to collect such data severely limit the quality and utility of the data itself. In laboratory testing, nearl...

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This compromises the ability of medical professionals to provide effective treatment

In addition, testing at limited locations and / or infrequently reduces the likelihood that patient status can be monitored regularly or that patients can provide samples quickly or as often as needed

For some diagnoses or conditions, these deficiencies inevitably result in a lack of adequate medical response to changing and deteriorating physiological conditions

Traditional systems and methods also impact the integrity and quality of clinical testing due to the degradation of samples that often occurs when transporting such samples from the collector to the point of analysis

For example, the rate at which analytes decay and time delays in analysis can lead to loss of sample integrity

Different laboratories also work with different quality standards, which can lead to varying degrees of error

In addition, the manual preparation and analysis of samples at various sample collectors and laboratories makes upfront human error possible

These and other shortcomings inherent in routine settings make it difficult to conduct longitudinal analyzes of high quality and reliability, especially for chronic disease management

[0007] Furthermore, such routine analytical techniques are often not cost-effective

Excessive time lags in obtaining test results lead to delays in diagnosis and treatment, which can have detrimental effects on the patient's health; as the disease progresses, patients then require additional treatment, and too frequently in an unanticipated form of hospitalization ended

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