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Method and system for predicting initial analyte values in stored samples

  • US 6,859,738 B2
  • Filed: 11/30/2001
  • Issued: 02/22/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/31/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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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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