Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for rapid PCR testing. Example embodiments may include a PCR testing module that includes a housing having a PCR machine disposed therein; a sample input station on the housing, wherein the sample input station is configured to receive a sample collection device (SCD) comprising a biological specimen sample provided by the patient; an SCD processing mechanism configured to transfer a lysed microportion of the biological specimen sample into a PCR sample tube attached to the SCD; at least one mechanism configured to separate the PCR sample tube from the SCD and transfer the PCR sample tube to the PCR machine; and a controller configured to (i) use the PCR machine to conduct a PCR test on contents of the PCR sample tube, and (ii) generate results of the PCR test.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and collection devices are disclosed for rapid, local PCR testing. The system may include a PCR testing module, memory configured to store computer-executable instructions, and at least one computer processor configured to access the memory and execute the computer executable instructions to: (i) receive an order for a PCR diagnostic test; (ii) associate a sample collection device (SCD) received by the PCR testing module with the order for a PCR diagnostic test; (iii) instruct the PCR testing module to conduct the PCR diagnostic test on a biological specimen in the SCD received by the PCR testing module; and (iv) cause presentation of results of the PCR diagnostic test.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and collection devices are disclosed for rapid, local PCR testing. The PCR testing system may be configured for use with a disposable sample collection device that includes a swab configured for collecting a biological sample from a patient; and a sample container configured to receive the swab and separate a bulk quantity of the biological sample from the swab for containment in a bulk collection chamber, which is located with the sample container, wherein the sample container is configured to meter a selected volume of the biological sample into a PCR sample tube, which contains a lyophilized master mix, releasably attachable to the sample container.

Abstract: Method for testing multiple signal transceiver devices under test (DUTs), such as data packet signal transceivers, with a shared DUT testing resource, such as a tester having a single vector signal generator (VSG) and a single vector signal analyzer (VSA). Requests by the DUTs for access to tester resources (e.g., to receive signals from the signal generator or provide signals to the signal analyzer) are prioritized based upon tester availability and whether the requesting DUT requires sole access or can share access to the tester. If the tester is unavailable, DUT requests are queued according to their respective priorities to await tester availability. As a result, access to shared tester resources can be managed dynamically to minimize test time while testing multiple DUTs concurrently.

Abstract: A system and method for facilitating comparison of radio frequency (RF) data signals transmitted by a device under test (DUT) and received by a test system. A RF data signal received from a DUT is analyzed to provide analysis data indicative of conformance of the DUT operation with one or more applicable signal standards. The RF data signal is also converted to related conversion data that can be stored with state machine data corresponding to states of the signal testing subsystem. This state machine data can then be processed as needed with the analysis data and conversion data for off-line tasks such as debugging new test programs and procedures.

Abstract: System and method for using a shared packet data signal source to test multiple packet data signal transceiver devices under test (DUTs) capable of communicating using multiple radio access technologies (RATs). The signal source provides a packet data signal that includes a plurality of sequential signal segments having respective signal timing parameters and mutually distinct signal characteristics in accordance with the RATs. Based upon the signal timing parameters, at least a portion of each signal segment is routed to a respective one of multiple signal connections for conveyance to a corresponding DUT.

Abstract: Method for testing multiple signal transceiver devices under test (DUTs), such as data packet signal transceivers, with a shared DUT testing resource, such as a tester having a single vector signal generator (VSG) and a single vector signal analyzer (VSA). Requests by the DUTs for access to tester resources (e.g., to receive signals from the signal generator or provide signals to the signal analyzer) are prioritized based upon tester availability and whether the requesting DUT requires sole access or can share access to the tester. If the tester is unavailable, DUT requests are queued according to their respective priorities to await tester availability. As a result, access to shared tester resources can be managed dynamically to minimize test time while testing multiple DUTs concurrently.

Abstract: System and method for using a shared packet data signal source to test multiple packet data signal transceiver devices under test (DUTs) capable of communicating using multiple radio access technologies (RATs). The signal source provides a packet data signal that includes a plurality of sequential signal segments having respective signal timing parameters and mutually distinct signal characteristics in accordance with the RATs. Based upon the signal timing parameters, at least a portion of each signal segment is routed to a respective one of multiple signal connections for conveyance to a corresponding DUT.

Abstract: A system and method for facilitating comparison of radio frequency (RF) data signals transmitted by a device under test (DUT) and received by a test system. A RF data signal received from a DUT is analyzed to provide analysis data indicative of conformance of the DUT operation with one or more applicable signal standards. The RF data signal is also converted to related conversion data that can be stored with state machine data corresponding to states of the signal testing subsystem. This state machine data can then be processed as needed with the analysis data and conversion data for off-line tasks such as debugging new test programs and procedures.