Abstract: A 3-D array of intensity measurements measured as a function of m/z and time is received from a separation device coupled mass spectrometer. The 3-D array is converted to an intensity matrix D. The rows correspond to measured m/z or m/z related values. The columns correspond to time or time-related values. NMF is applied to the D matrix to solve for matrix M and matrix A of the equation D=MA. The NMF is applied to produce in a row (i) of the A matrix time or time-related intensity values for a peak (i) that separates the peak (i) from the 3-D array. The NMF is also applied to produce in column (i) of the M matrix m/z or m/z related intensity values corresponding to the peak (i). A profile of peak (i) is displayed from row (i) or a sum of two or more rows.

Abstract: A medical analysis system for reading and interpreting an occult blood test (OBT) device is provided. The instant system comprises an image sensor for capturing an image of the entire test area of the fecal occult blood test (FOBT) device and for converting the image into a digital data. The system further comprises a data processor conventionally coupled to the image sensor. The data processor compares the digital data with pre-determined threshold conditions of a positive FOBT by utilizing a spectrographic and morphologic image analysis algorithm and determines a presence of the occult blood in the sample. A hue angle analysis for data processing may be used. A method of performing FOBT on a sample is also provided.

Abstract: A medical analysis system for reading and interpreting an occult blood test (OBT) device is provided. The instant system comprises an image sensor for capturing an image of the entire test area of the FOBT device and for converting the image into a digital data. The system further comprises a data processor conventionally coupled to the image sensor. The data processor compares the digital data with pre-determined threshold conditions of a positive FOBT by utilizing a spectrographic and morphologic image analysis algorithm and determines a presence of the occult blood in the sample. A hue angle analysis for data processing may be used. A method of performing a FOBT on a sample is also provided.