Abstract: A multimode, multiplex assay analysis system performs multiple assays in parallel or substantially in parallel. The assays that are performed may be the same assay, similar assays or different assays. Each assay may require the use of various hardware resources. As such, the multimode, multiplex assay analysis system receives, generates, and/or updates a schedule for each hardware resource based, at least in part, on the hardware requirements and/or timing requirements associated with each assay.

Abstract: Described herein are multimodal test cards. The test cards include a shared architecture with interchangeable test zones. The test cards are particularly useful for diagnostic testing.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods related to a point-of-care portable assay device are described herein. In an embodiment, a device for analyzing a fluid sample includes a fluid actuation source configured to engage a port on a test card. The fluid actuation source is configured to apply pressure to the port to cause the fluid sample to move along a microchannel of the test card to enable one or more assays to be performed. The device also includes a controller configured to receive an indication as to which one or more assays are to be performed, cause the fluid actuation source to move the fluid sample into one or more regions on the test card, cause a plurality of electrical contacts to provide power to the test card for performing the one or more assays, and determine at least one test result based on the performed assays.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods related to a point-of-care portable assay device are described herein. In an embodiment, a device for monitoring a reaction in a fluid sample includes a vacuum source configured to pull the fluid sample through a microchannel, a current source configured to cause the reaction while the fluid sample is located within the microchannel, a light source configured to illuminate the reaction while the current source causes the reaction, a camera imaging device configured to record an image of the reaction while the light source illuminates the reaction, and a controller configured to analyze the image of the reaction and output a resulting analysis of the reaction.

Abstract: Described herein are multimodal test cards. The test cards include a shared architecture with interchangeable test zones. The test cards are particularly useful for diagnostic testing.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods related to a point-of-care portable assay device and the use thereof with a test card are described herein. In a general embodiment, a device for monitoring a polymerase chain reaction in a fluid sample includes a vacuum source configured to pull the fluid sample through a microchannel, a current source configured to cause the polymerase chain reaction while the fluid sample is located within the microchannel, a light source configured to illuminate the polymerase chain reaction while the current source causes the polymerase chain reaction, a camera imaging device configured to record an image of the polymerase chain reaction while the light source illuminates the polymerase chain reaction, and a controller configured to analyze the image of the polymerase chain reaction and output a resulting analysis of the polymerase chain reaction.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods related to a point-of-care portable assay device and the use thereof with a test card are described herein. In a general embodiment, a device for monitoring a polymerase chain reaction in a fluid sample includes a vacuum source configured to pull the fluid sample through a microchannel, a current source configured to cause the polymerase chain reaction while the fluid sample is located within the microchannel, a light source configured to illuminate the polymerase chain reaction while the current source causes the polymerase chain reaction, a camera imaging device configured to record an image of the polymerase chain reaction while the light source illuminates the polymerase chain reaction, and a controller configured to analyze the image of the polymerase chain reaction and output a resulting analysis of the polymerase chain reaction.