Lateral flow assay testing device using external information in conjunction with test results

Abstract

A system and method for augmenting or adding to the information used by an in-vitro diagnostic or other diagnostic device to generate results of a test is disclosed. A diagnostic device is capable of generating test results based on a sample, such as a sample provided by a patient, and is also capable of receiving additional information to enhance the results providable by the device. For example, an in-vitro diagnostic device is configured to read a lateral flow assay test, and is configured to receive additional diagnostic, network, test identification, or environmental information over a network. Using both the result of the diagnostic test and the additional information, the disclosed device provides more thorough, accurate, and reliable diagnostic information. The results generated by the device may be communicated to an appropriate remote device to enhance the results obtainable by such tests.

1 . A diagnostic test analysis system comprising:
 at least one processor;   at least one display device;   at least one input device; and   at least one memory device which stores a plurality of instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to operate with the at least one input device and the at least one display device to:
 enable a local user of a diagnostic test to provide a biological sample, 
 determine a first result of the biological test based on the biological sample, the first result having a first level of detail, 
 display the first result of the biological test to the local user, 
 receive a set of additional data via a network connection, the set of additional data indicative of a characteristic of the diagnostic test not determinable based on the biological sample; and 
 perform at least one statistical analysis based, at least in part, on the received set of additional data, the at least one statistical analysis being of a characteristic of the diagnostic test; and 
 generate a modified result by modifying the first result based on the received set of additional data. 
   
     
     
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