Method and apparatus for collecting test data from use of a disposable test kit

Abstract

A method of collecting test data from use of a disposable test kit, the method comprising the steps of: a code reader scanning a unique test identifier provided on the disposable test kit; an identification module identifying from the scanned unique test identifier a type of test performed by the disposable test kit; the code reader scanning a patient identifier; the identification module identifying from the scanned patient identifier a patient who has used the disposable test kit; a display and selection module automatically displaying on a display screen each of all possible distinct outcomes associated with the identified test as a selectable option; a user selecting one of the displayed all possible distinct outcomes for collection as test data; an association module automatically associating the test data with the patient; and the user activating storage of the test data to a data storer.