Analytical systems, devices, and cartridges therefor
AssigneeBayer HealthCare LLC
InventorsJoel M. Blatt, Carole R. Stivers
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AssigneeBayer HealthCare LLC
InventorsJoel M. Blatt, Carole R. Stivers
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Described here are systems, devices, cartridges, methods, and kits for detecting or quantifying at least two different analytes using at least two different techniques, in a single sample. The cartridges typically comprise at least two test sites and the location of at least one test site is not dependent on a corresponding measurement device. The systems generally comprise a device, memory, and a processing module. The device comprises a light source, an array detector, and a port configured to accept at least a portion of a cartridge. The processing module is configured to perform an image analysis of the cartridge. The methods comprise the steps of acquiring calibration information, acquiring an image of the cartridge, performing an image analysis, and cycling through specific detection or quantification techniques corresponding to the techniques required by the test sites. Computer readable media are also described.
A cartridge comprising at least one reagent and at least two test sites, each test site having at least one test site read zone for the detection or quantification of an analyte the first of the at least two test sites being comprised of more layers than the second of the at least two test sites, one of the test sites having a height greater than the other.
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