Method and system for predicting initial analyte values in stored samples
First Claim
1. A method of predicting an initial value of an analyte in a sample, said method comprising the steps of:
- making a plurality of observations on a plurality of samples, wherein each observation includes a plurality of variables associated with said samples, generating an equation which approximates said plurality of observations, said equation containing a quadratic term for storage time, a quadratic term for storage temperature, and a mixed term for storage time and storage temperature, measuring a sample analyte value after storing said sample for a known non-zero time, said sample having associated therewith a container type, a storage time, and a storage temperature, inputting said container type, said storage time, said storage temperature, and said analyte value into said equation, and solving said equation to obtain an estimated initial analyte value.
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Abstract
A system and method are provided for estimating the initial level of an analyte in a sample based on an actual level observed, a time of storage of the sample, a storage temperature, and a type of container in which said sample is stored. Equations are generated for a particular analyte based on observations of actual analyte levels initially after a sample is drawn, as well as at various times thereafter. The time of storage, the temperature of storage, and the type of container are observed along with actual analyte level in each observation. The equations generated are considered useful if the estimated initial values are more accurate than the actual observed final values.
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18 Claims
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1. A method of predicting an initial value of an analyte in a sample, said method comprising the steps of:
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making a plurality of observations on a plurality of samples, wherein each observation includes a plurality of variables associated with said samples, generating an equation which approximates said plurality of observations, said equation containing a quadratic term for storage time, a quadratic term for storage temperature, and a mixed term for storage time and storage temperature, measuring a sample analyte value after storing said sample for a known non-zero time, said sample having associated therewith a container type, a storage time, and a storage temperature, inputting said container type, said storage time, said storage temperature, and said analyte value into said equation, and solving said equation to obtain an estimated initial analyte value. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method of predicting an initial value of an analyte in a sample, said method comprising the steps of:
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determining a level of an analyte in a sample after storing said sample for a known non-zero time, said sample having associated therewith at least one factor selected from the group consisting of a container type, a storage time, and a storage temperature, inputting said at least one factor and said analyte level into an equation, said equation containing a quadratic term for storage time, a quadratic term for storage temperature, and a mixed term for storage time and storage temperature, and solving said equation to obtain an estimated initial analyte value. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A system for estimating an initial value of an analyte in a sample, said system comprising:
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an analyzer adapted to analyze the actual level of an analyte in a sample, an estimator adapted to estimate said initial value of said analyte based on a plurality of variables, said variables including said actual level of said analyte, a storage time, a storage temperature, and a container type, and an output adapted to present said estimated initial value;
wherein said estimator estimates said initial level using an equation associated with said analyte, said equation adapted to solve for initial analyte level as a function of actual analyte level, storage time, storage temperature, and container type; and
wherein said equation contains a quadratic term for time, a quadratic term for temperature, and a mixed term for time and temperature. - View Dependent Claims (18)
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