Radio frequency identification (RFID) test information control and tracking system
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1. An automated clinical test system comprising:
- a) a test cartridge for use in conducting automated clinical testing including a test medium and an RFID device preprogrammed with information relating to the test including data for modifying the performance of the test during the test;
b) an analytical detection device including an RFID transceiver adapted to transfer data to and from the RFID device and coupled to test detection instrumentation adapted to analyze the test medium responsive to the information relating to the test using a multiple step analytical test, and adapted to modify or adjust the performance of the test during the test based upon the preprogrammed information in the RFID device.
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Abstract
In one embodiment, a system for analytical testing comprises a test cartridge for use in conducting an analytical test including a test medium and an RFID device. An encoding device is provided adapted to preprogram the RFID with information relating to the test. An analytical detection device including a RFID transceiver adapted to transfer data to and from the RFID device is coupled to test detection instrumentation adapted to analyze the test medium in response to the information relating to the test.
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1. An automated clinical test system comprising:
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a) a test cartridge for use in conducting automated clinical testing including a test medium and an RFID device preprogrammed with information relating to the test including data for modifying the performance of the test during the test; b) an analytical detection device including an RFID transceiver adapted to transfer data to and from the RFID device and coupled to test detection instrumentation adapted to analyze the test medium responsive to the information relating to the test using a multiple step analytical test, and adapted to modify or adjust the performance of the test during the test based upon the preprogrammed information in the RFID device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method for conducting an analytical test using an analytical instrument comprising:
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exposing a test medium to a sample to be tested, the test medium having an RFID device associated therewith; reading data for controlling conduct of test analysis of the test medium from the RFID device; controlling the conduct of the test based upon the data by at least one of changing at least one step of the test analysis, and adjusting or modifying the analytical instrument during the test; and writing the results of the test onto the RFID device. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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