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Method and apparatus for continously monitoring and forecasting slide and specimen preparation for a biological specimen population

  • US 5,625,706 A
  • Filed: 05/31/1995
  • Issued: 04/29/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/31/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A laboratory process monitoring method for a laboratory that prepares slides said method comprising the steps of:

  • (a) acquiring an initial set of laboratory slides so as to select an initial batch of slides for initialization;

    (b) extracting an initial monitor parameter with an automated cytology system from said initial batch of slides so as to determine a control limit;

    (c) monitoring field data by extracting said monitor parameter from said field data with said automated cytology system; and

    (d) comparing said monitor parameter from said field data to said control limit to monitor a slide preparation.

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