Abstract: A system including a processor and memory coupled to the processor. The memory is coupled to the processor for storing a local testing database having a test configuration profile with the test configuration profile having an equivalence curve that associates an intensity value with a standardized test result. A lateral flow assay strip reader is coupled to the processor for transmitting an LFA strip image to the processor. The processor determines a standardized test result based on an intensity value of a portion of the LFA strip image using an equivalence curve and provides the standardized test result.

Abstract: A system having a processor and memory coupled to the processor is provided. The memory stores a local testing database having a test configuration profile with the test configuration profile having an intensity threshold value denoting a positive test result. The system includes a carrier for receiving a cassette containing a lateral flow assay (“LFA”) strip and an LFA strip reader coupled to the processor for reading the LFA strip regardless of alignment of the cassette within the carrier and for transmitting an LFA strip image to the processor. The processor determines an LFA test result based on comparing an intensity value of a portion of the LFA strip image to the intensity threshold value and provides the LFA test result on an indication panel.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a test kit. The test kit includes an assay tube and a reagent cap. The assay tube includes a sample opening in the assay tube for receiving a sample and a lateral flow assay (“LFA”) test strip in the assay tube in communication with a sample opening. The reagent cap is designed to be placed over the assay tube and includes a buffer. When the reagent cap is placed over the sample opening of the assay tube the buffer is released over the sample to carry an analyte over the LFA test strip.

Abstract: A system including a processor and memory coupled to the processor. The system also includes a lateral flow assay (“LFA”) strip reader coupled to the processor for transmitting an LFA strip image to the processor. The processor initiates a sterilization process when the LFA strip image includes a visual feature indicating a sterilization trigger.

Abstract: A system including a processor and memory coupled to the processor. The memory stores a local testing database having a test configuration profile for a cassette having a lateral flow assay (“LFA”) strip having a test line and intensity threshold value. An operator input device is coupled to the processor for receiving operator provided results from an operator that is provided to the processor. An LFA test result display for displaying an LFA test result, and an LFA strip reader coupled to the processor for reading the LFA strip is in the system. The processor determines the LFA test result based on comparing a measured intensity value of a portion of the test line in the LFA strip image to the intensity threshold value for the test line, receives the operator provided result from the operator input device, and provides to the LFA test result display the LFA test result.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an innovative blood collection system including a blood collection device, or blotter, designed to efficiently and in an environmentally responsible manner collect blood samples from finger prick or other wounds, and then optionally provide a convenient vehicle for the blood sample to be sent for processing and analysis without having to transport the patient to a clinic and back.

Abstract: A system including a processor and memory coupled to the processor. A communications interface is coupled to the processor for communicating with a central test database. A carrier is provided for receiving a cassette containing a lateral flow assay (“LFA”) strip. An LFA strip reader is coupled to the processor for taking an image of the LFA strip and cassette and transmitting the image to the processor. The processor analyzes the image to determine a vendor of the cassette, analyzes the image of the LFA strip using a machine learning engine for quality defects in the LFA strip, generates an error when a quality defect is detected in the LFA strip, and reports the error to the central test database.