Machine testing and data hub

A method comprising:

• receiving a cassette having a unique identifier containing a lateral flow assay (“LFA”) strip;
• reading, using a processor, the LFA strip;
• determining, using the processor, an LFA test result based on comparing a measured intensity value of a portion of the LFA strip image to an intensity threshold value;
• receiving, using the processor, patient identification from a scanner in communication with the processor;
• and
• storing, using the processor, the patient information in association with the unique identifier.

A system comprising:

• a processor;
• memory coupled to the processor for storing a local testing database having a test configuration profile for a cassette having a unique identifier having a lateral flow assay (“LFA”) strip having a test line including an intensity threshold value for the test line that represents an intensity value which if met or exceeded indicates a positive test result;
• a symptom entry device coupled to the processor for receiving a symptom that is provided to the processor;
• and
• an LFA strip reader coupled to the processor for reading the LFA strip,
• wherein the processor determines an LFA test result based on comparing a measured intensity value of a portion of the LFA strip image to the intensity threshold value, receives the symptom from the symptom entry device, and associates the symptom with the unique identifier.