Methods and systems of multi-assay processing and analysis

JP2024138269A5Pending Publication Date: 2025-04-02ABBOTT MOLECULAR INC
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Application Number
JP2024095627
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2016-03-15
Filing Date
2024-06-13
Publication Date
2025-04-02

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Technical Problem

Clinical laboratories face challenges in efficiently handling larger quantities and a greater variety of nucleic acid amplification-based tests due to the need for unique assay protocols for each test type, leading to increased scheduler complexity and resource inefficiency in instruments processing multiple assays simultaneously.

Method used

A method and system for multi-assay processing and quantification involving the preparation of sample processing unit cartridges for different nucleic acid detection assays, with equal time periods for processing steps and the use of a common lock-step protocol that includes delay points to avoid resource contention, allowing simultaneous processing of multiple assays on instruments with limited resources.

Benefits of technology

The method and system enable efficient, simultaneous processing and quantification of multiple nucleic acid assays, reducing scheduler complexity and optimizing resource use in clinical laboratories, thereby increasing throughput and reducing wait times.

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Abstract

To provide multi-assay processing systems pertaining to automated detection of target nucleic acids, e.g., as performed in clinical settings for diagnostic purposes.SOLUTION: A multi-assay processing system for parallel processing of two or more nucleic acid assays is provided with programed instructions to: introducing at least one delay step within or between two or more steps of the two or more nucleic acid assays so as to eliminate resource contention between two or more resources, thereby allowing parallel processing of the two or more nucleic acid assays in a module for multi-assay processing.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
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