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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 20, 2012
Filed:
Apr. 22, 2002
David Opalsky, San Diego, CA (US);
Ping Yip, San Diego, CA (US);
Kishorchandra Bhakta, San Diego, CA (US);
David Opalsky, San Diego, CA (US);
Ping Yip, San Diego, CA (US);
Kishorchandra Bhakta, San Diego, CA (US);
Sequenom, Inc., San Diego, CA (US);
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.