Abstract: Systems and methods for testing samples, particularly biological samples are provided. The system includes an instrument for detecting molecules in samples, and a processor that communicates with the instrument to provide results-based control of the instrument to effect assay-based judging. For example, a system, including software, is provided that directs and performs assays such as diagnostic assays that employ a mass spectrometer. The output of the system, rather than a mass spectrum or other raw data form, is the diagnostic outcome, such as a genotype.

Abstract: Systems and methods for testing samples, particularly biological samples are provided. The system includes an instrument for detecting molecules in samples, and a processor that communicates with the instrument to provide results-based control of the instrument to effect assay-based judging. For example, a system, including software, is provided that directs and performs assays such as diagnostic assays that employ a mass spectrometer. The output of the system, rather than a mass spectrum or other raw data form, is the diagnostic outcome, such as a genotype.

Abstract: The method for testing a biological sample operates on a testing system. The testing system generally comprises an instrument that is configured to acquire data from a biological sample and a processor. In performing the method for testing, the instrument acquires data from the biological sample, and the processor compares the acquired data to predefined data criteria. Responsive to comparing the acquired data to the data criteria, the instrument may be adjusted, and another data set acquired. In one disclosed example of the testing system, a mass spectrometer acquires data from a biological sample. The acquired data is compared to predefined spectrum criteria. Responsive to the comparison, the mass spectrometer may be directed to resample the biological sample or proceed to another sample.