A computer-implemented method for detecting at least one analyte in a sample with a laser desorption mass spectrometer (220) is disclosed. The method comprises: a) at least one imaging step comprising imaging at least one reflective target (128) by using at least one imaging device (235), wherein the sample comprising the at least one analyte is applied to the reflective target (128); b) at least one sample recognition step comprising localizing at least one sample re- gion on the reflective target (128); and c) at least one analyte detection step comprising detecting the at least one analyte in the sample using surface assisted laser desorption ionization mass spectrometry (SALDI-MS) with the laser desorption mass spectrometer (220), wherein laser ir- radiation is applied to the reflective target (128) by using at least one laser source (222) of the laser desorption mass spectrometer (220) such that at least one ion of the at least one analyte is generated which is detected by using at least one of a mass analyzing unit (224) or an ion-mobility spectrometry device of the laser de- sorption mass spectrometer (220), wherein the laser irradiation is steered on the localized sample region by using at least one control device (237).
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An in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) analyzer (200) comprising at least one sensor (212) located in a flow-through sensor path (211) of detecting unit and requiring at least one oxygenated calibration fluid (221', 222') for calibration is herein disclosed. The IVD analyzer (200) further comprises a fluid-supply unit (220) comprising at least one deoxygenated calibration fluid (221, 222), a fluid-selection valve (230) and at least one oxygenation tubing (215, 216) having two ends connected to the fluid-selection valve (230) as a loop, wherein the oxygenation tubing (215, 216) comprises oxygen-permeable walls, and wherein the IVD analyzer (200) further comprises a pump (240) and a controller (250) configured to control the pump (240) and the fluid-selection valve (230) for transporting deoxygenated calibration fluid (221, 222) into the oxygenation tubing (215, 216), to wait a predetermined time required for oxygenation of the deoxygenated calibration fluid (221, 222) via oxygen uptake from ambient air through the tubing walls, and to transport the thereby obtained oxygenated calibration fluid (221', 222') into the sensor path (211) for calibration of the at least one sensor (212). A respective automatic method of calibrating at least one sensor (212) is herein also disclosed.
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Computer-implemented methods for analysing a medical image are provided, the method comprising: obtaining a medical image; inputting the image into a machine learning model, the machine learning model trained with training medical images, by: obtaining a plurality of smaller image segments from the training medical images; obtaining an image embedding for each image segment; and processing the embeddings using one or more attention mechanisms comprising a B-cos transform. Related methods, products and systems are described.
A diagnostic device (110) for monitoring at least one body tissue (134) of a patient is disclosed. The diagnostic device (110) comprises: a. at least one bracelet (112) configured to be strapped around a body part (132) of the patient; b. at least one electromechanical actuator (114) configured for actively varying a circumference of the bracelet (112); c. at least one measurement unit (126) configured for determining at least one item of information on an electrical power applied to the electromechanical actuator (114) and at least one item of circumference information on the circumference of the bracelet (112); and d. at least one evaluation unit (128) configured for determining at least one item of information on a status of the body tissue (134) from the item of information on the electrical power applied to the electromechanical actuator (114) and the item of circumference information, wherein the evaluation unit (128) is configured for determining a point of contact at which the circumference of the bracelet (112) corresponds to the circumference of the body part. Further, a method of monitoring at least one body tissue (134) of a patient is disclosed.
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AUTOMATED ANALYSIS DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AUTOMATED ANALYSIS DEVICE
This automated analysis device comprises an analyzing unit 40 for analyzing a sample, and a control device 20 for controlling operations of each mechanism of the analyzing unit 40, wherein the control device 20 calculates a waiting time that a user should wait until the sample or a consumable required to analyze the sample is replaced, on the basis of a time at which the sample or the consumable is to be used last, in an analysis schedule created at a time point at which a replacement request for the sample or the consumable is accepted. By this means, the present invention provides an automated analysis device, and a method for operating the automated analysis device, capable of improving work efficiency.
The present invention relates to a method for assessing whether a subject has Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) or is at risk of developing PCOS, to a method of selecting a patient for therapy of PCOS, to a method for monitoring PCOS progression or for monitoring response to treatment and to a computer-implemented method for assessing a subject with suspected PCOS, by determining the amount or concentration of Leukotriene A4 Hydrolase (LTA4H) in a sample of the subject.
The present invention relates to a method for assessing whether a subject has Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) or is at risk of developing PCOS, to a method of selecting a patient for therapy of PCOS, to a method for monitoring PCOS progression or for monitoring response to treatment and to a computer- implemented method for assessing a subject with suspected PCOS, by determining the amount or concentration of Meteorin-like protein (METRNL) in a sample of the subject.
The present invention relates to a method for assessing whether a subject has Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) or is at risk of developing PCOS, to a method of selecting a patient for therapy of PCOS, to a method for monitoring PCOS progression or for monitoring response to treatment and to a computer- implemented method for assessing a subject with suspected PCOS, by determining the amount or concentration of Fibroblast Growth Factor-Binding Protein 1 (FGFBP1) in a sample of the subject.
The present invention relates to a method for diagnosing Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) in a subject, said method comprising the steps of a) determining the amount or concentration of total LTA4H in sample from the subject, b) determining the amount or concentration of METRNL in a sample from the subject, c) calculating a score of the amounts or concentration determined in steps a) and b), d) comparing the calculated score with a reference score, and e) diagnosing PCOS in a subject.
The present invention relates to a method for diagnosing Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) in a subject, said method comprising the steps of a) determining the amount or concentration of total FGFBP1 in sample from the subject, b) determining the amount or concentration of METRNL in a sample from the subject, c) calculating a score of the amounts or concentrations determined in steps a) and b), d) comparing the calculated score with a reference score, and e) diagnosing PCOS in a subject.
The disclosure refers to a method of operating a laboratory sample distribution system having a plurality of carriers (4) configured to carry one or more sample containers containing a sample to be analyzed by laboratory devices (3); a transport plane (1) assigned to the laboratory devices (3) and providing support to the plurality of carriers (4); and a driving device (13) configured to move, in response to driving control signals, the plurality of carriers (4) between plane positions (5) provided on the transport plane (1). The method comprises: prior to moving the carriers (4) on the transport plane (1), pre-determining off-line routes (6) on the transport plane (1) by one or more processors of a data processing device, the pre-determining comprising: determining a model representing the transport plane (1) with plane locations (5') and location-to-location movements between plane locations (5') associated to the plurality of carriers (4) calculating an optimized set of off-line routes between pairs of plane locations from the plurality of plane locations (5') using the model, the calculating comprising solving an optimization problem in which routes between the pairs of plane locations are simultaneously optimized; and providing the optimized set of off-line routes as off-line routes (6) on the transport plane (1); and controlling the driving device (13) such that the carriers (4) are moved along the pre-determined off-line routes (6) on the transport plane (1). Furthermore, a laboratory sample distribution system, and a laboratory automation system are provided.
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METHOD OF OPERATING A LABORATORY SAMPLE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, LABORATORY SAMPLE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, AND LABORATORY AUTOMATION SYSTEM
The disclosure refers to a method of operating a laboratory sample distribution system having: a plurality of carriers (4) having a number of n (n>3) carriers (4) each configured to carry one or more sample containers containing a sample to be analyzed by laboratory devices (3); a transport plane (1) configured to support to the plurality of carriers (4), wherein the transport plane (1) comprises a plurality of interconnected transport modules comprising a plurality of plane fields (5); and a driving device (13) configured to control movement of the plurality of carriers (4) along individual routes between the plurality of plane fields (5). The method com- prises: moving the plurality of carriers (4) along the individual routes on the transport plane (1), wherein the moving, for each carrier, comprises executing at least once steps of reserving a route segment along the individual route, the route segment being provided by one or more plane fields of the plurality of plane fields (5), and moving the carrier (4) along the route seg- ment; and preventing, for the plurality of carriers (4), a deadlock arrangement on the transport plane in which the plurality of carriers (4) block each other from further movement along the individual routes (6). The preventing is further comprising: determining, at a present operation time, a potential deadlock arrangement for the plurality of carriers (4) on the transport plane (1) at a future operation time, wherein the potential deadlock arrangement is assigned a number of n deadlock plane fields occupied by the plurality of carriers (4) in case of the potential dead- lock arrangement; for a first carrier from the plurality of carriers (4) moving along a first individ- ual route, reserving a first route segment ending with a first end plane field; and assigning a non-reserve flag to a next plane field which is next to the first end plane field along the first individual route. Further, a laboratory sample distribution system, and a laboratory automation system are provided.
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A METHOD FOR QUALITY CHECK OF AT LEAST ONE LC-MS MEASUREMENT
A method for quality check of at least one Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) measurement on a sample comprising an analyte of interest and a defined amount of at least one internal standard is proposed. The method comprises the following steps a) (120) determining an information (peakAreaaqn) about an analyte signal and an information (peakAreatqn) about an internal standard signal of the LC-MS measurement; b) (122) determining at least one monitoring parameter by using the information about the analyte signal and the information about the internal standard signal by using at least one processing device (114), wherein the monitoring parameter comprises a minimal limit for the internal standard signal for said analyte signal of said sample; c) (124) comparing the information about the internal standard signal to the monitoring parameter by using the processing device (114), wherein the LC-MS measurement is flagged by using the processing device (114) as to fulfil the quality check in case the information about the internal standard signal is greater or equal to the monitoring parameter or otherwise as failed.
A door mechanism device (110) for a door (100) for a transport apparatus (500) for trans- porting a sample container carrier is disclosed. The door mechanism device (110) comprises at least a first fixation bracket (112) configured for mounting the door mechanism device (110) to a frame of the transport apparatus, at least a first upper lever (114), at least a first lower lever (116), at least a first door mount (120) configured to be mounted to a cover (102) of a door (100) of the transport apparatus. The first upper lever (114) and the first lower lever (116) are rotatably mounted to the first fixation bracket (112) and the first door mount (120). The first upper lever (114) and the first lower lever (116) are rotatable around lever axes (122) such that the first door mount (120) is movable between a first position and a second position with the first door mount (120) substantially maintaining its orientation within a plane perpendicular to the lever axes (122). Further, a door (100) for a transport apparatus for transporting a sample container carrier and a transport apparatus (500) for transporting a sample container carrier are disclosed.
A method of operating a distribution system (110), wherein the distribution system (110) comprises - a number of carriers (112) configured for carrying one or more objects (114), - a transport plane (122) configured for supporting the carriers (112), wherein the transport plane (122) comprises a plurality of transport modules (124), wherein a grid (126) of logical positions (128) is defined on the transport plane (122), - a drive system (130) configured for moving the carriers (112) on the transport plane (122) between the logical positions (128), - a control system (136) configured for controlling the drive system (130), wherein the control system (136) comprises a routing system (138) configured for calculating routes for the carriers (112), wherein the method comprises the steps: a) defining a global pattern of safe points (148) and applying the global pattern on the transport plane (122) by using the routing system (138), wherein safe points (148) are logical positions (128) selected in view of a range of motion for a carrier (112) occupying said logical position (128) such that on the safe points (148) a carrier (112) can be placed and can be moved away again, wherein the global pattern is applied onto the transport plane (122) independently of module boundaries; b) calculating partial routes for the carriers (112) so that an end position of each partial route is either one of the safe points (148) or has a free path to one of the safe points (148) to be reachable in the next partial route by using the routing system (138). Further, a distribution system (110) and a computer program and a computer-readable storage medium for performing the method according to the present invention are disclosed.
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DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING A PLURALITY OF CARRIERS
A distribution system (110) and a method for distributing a plurality of carriers (114) using the distribution system (110) are disclosed. The distribution system (110) comprises: - at least one transport plane (118) comprising logical positions (120); - a plurality of carriers (114) for transporting objects (122); - at least one drive system (126) for moving the carriers (114) on the transport plane (118) between the logical positions (120); and - at least one control system (128) configured for controlling the carriers (114) to move on a planned route from a start position to a final destination position on the transport plane (118), wherein the planned route comprises partial routes (144), wherein the control system (128) comprises at least one routing system (130) configured for calculating routing plans for carriers (114) on the transport plane (118) by modeling the transport plane (118) with graph of nodes (132), wherein the routing system (130) is configured for calculating the routing plans considering moving time periods (160) and waiting time periods (162), wherein the routing system (130) is configured for assigning waiting time periods (162) for carriers (114) depending on a reservation of logical positions (120) of the partial routes (144) of other carriers (114), wherein, if a carrier (114) experiences a time delay (158) during execution of a move, the routing system (130) is configured for shifting the experienced time delay (158) to at least one upcoming waiting time period (166) of a carrier (114).
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METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING ENDOMETRIOSIS AND FOR CLASSIFYING THE STAGE OF ENDOMETRIOSIS
The present invention relates to methods of diagnosing whether a subject has endometriosis, to methods of classifying the stage of endometriosis, to methods of determining the therapeutic effect of a treatment regimen for endometriosis, and methods of monitoring endometriosis progression in a subject, by determining the amount or concentration of c-Kit in a sample of the subject, and comparing the determined level to a reference value.
A method for multiple reaction monitoring using a mass spectrometry device (106) is proposed. The method comprises the following steps: i) (128) measuring, by using the mass spectrometry device (106), multiple reaction monitoring transitions of quantifier and qualifier of both an internal standard and an analyte using staggered- multiple reaction monitoring, wherein the staggered-multiple reaction monitoring comprises at least three multiple reaction monitoring channel groups, wherein one of the multiple reaction monitoring channel groups measure at respective theoretical m/z values of the quantifier and qualifier of both the internal standard and the analyte and the two other multiple reaction monitoring channel groups measure at respective m/z values shifted to higher and lower values by a predefined level; ii) (130) comparing, for at least two groups, at least two of the quantifier/qualifier ratios of the multiple reaction monitoring transitions of the internal standard with a reference value from a database (126) by using at least one processing device (120), wherein the comparison comprises determining a deviation between the quantifier/qualifier ratios and the reference value; iii) (132) determining from the analyte and the internal standard measured multiple reaction monitoring transitions a measurement result by using the processing device (120), if the deviation for at least one of the quantifier/qualifier ratios is within at least one predefined tolerance range, otherwise rejecting (136) the measured multiple reaction monitoring transitions.
A computer-implemented method, system and decision support system adapted to provide arterial venous blood gas values without the provision of an arterial oxygenation saturation value or arterial blood gas values. The method comprises the provision of arterial blood gas values from a subject, for which said subject, only venous blood gas values are provided, by providing a mathematical model adapted to convert said venous blood gas values with a provided predefined default arterial oxygenation value to output arterial blood gas values of said subject. The present invention thus provides a method for providing arterial blood gas values from a specific subject without the need of providing an arterial blood sample from a painful arterial blood draw or the need for an arterial oxygenation saturation value of the subject, thus reducing distress to said patient and a reduction of tasks to relevant health care personnel.
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The present invention concerns the field of re-usable immunosensors. In particular, it relates to a method for regenerating an immunosensor comprising at least one polypeptide attached to an electroconductive surface of said immunosensor, wherein the at least one polypeptide is capable of specifically binding an analyte to be detected by the immunosensor, said method comprising the step of applying to the immunosensor at a temperature selected from the temperature range from about 35°C to about 42°C a positive electrical potential of about 0.3 V on said electroconductive surface of the immunosensor for a time sufficient to allow regeneration. Moreover, it also relates to a regenerated immunosensor obtainable by the method of the present invention and a system and device comprising the immunosensor as described herein, wherein said device is capable of applying a positive electrical potential of about 0.3 V on said electro conductive surface of the immunosensor for a time sufficient to allow regeneration. The present invention also contemplates, in general, the use of a temperature selected from the temperature range from about 35°C to about 42°C and a positive electrical potential of about 0.3 V on an electro conductive surface of an immunosensor as described in any one of claims 1 to 13 for regeneration of said immunosensor.
The present invention relates to monoclonal antibodies and antigen binding fragments that specifically bind to α-1,6-core-fucosylated alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), which is the core component of AFP-L3. Thus, the antibodies and antigen binding fragments provided herein may also be referred to as AFP-L3 antibodies. Also provided are polynucleotides encoding the antibodies or antigen binding fragments of the invention, host cells expressing the antibodies and antigen binding fragments of the invention, methods for producing the antibodies and antigen binding fragments of the invention, and uses of the antibodies and antigen binding fragments of the invention. Also provided herein is a pretreatment agent facilitating the binding of the antibodies and antigen binding fragments of the invention to α-1,6-core-fucosylated AFP. The present invention further relates to kits comprising the antibodies and antigen binding fragments of the invention and optionally the pretreatment agent of the invention.
The present disclosure refers to a method for operating a sorter device (5) in an IVD laboratory system, the method comprising providing a sorter device (5) in an IVD laboratory system (1) provided with a system operation controller (3), the sorter device (5) having a plurality of sample container racks each provided with reception holes for receiving sample containers (4), a handling device configured to pick sample containers (4) from and place sample containers (4) in the reception holes of the sample container racks, a sorter device controller configured to control operation of the sorter device (5) and connectable to the system operation controller (3), and an output device functionally connected to the sorter device controller and configured to output at least one of audio data and video data. The sorter device (5) is configured in a pre-operation process, the configuring comprising: assigning the plurality of sample container racks to a plurality of processing sub-targets conducted by the IVD laboratory system (1) in operation, wherein a first sample container rack is assigned to a first processing sub-target and a second sample container rack is assigned to a second processing sub-target which is different from the first processing sub- target, and assigning to the first sample container rack a first threshold value indicative of a first threshold number of sample containers (4) in the first sample container rack, wherein the first threshold number of sample containers (4) is smaller than a maximum number of sample containers (4) receivable in the first sample container rack. The sorter device (5) is operated in an operation process, the operating comprising: placing sample containers (4) in the reception holes of the first sample container rack by the handling device, determining a first present number of sample containers (4) received in the first sample container rack by the sorter device controller, comparing the first present number of sample containers (4) to the first threshold value by the sorter device controller, and if the first present number of sample containers (4) is equal to or greater than the first threshold value, outputting a first warning data through the output device. Furthermore, an IVD laboratory system (1) is provided.
The present invention relates to a method for determining a lactone analyte in a sample, comprising (i) contacting said sample with a derivatization reagent comprising a nucleophilic reagent; (ii) determining a nucleophilic reagent-derivative of said lactone analyte obtained in step (i), and (iii) determining said lactone analyte based on the determination of the nucleophilic reagent-derivative of said lactone analyte in step (ii). The present invention also relates to methods uses, compounds, kits and devices related thereto.
ƒpp cƒpp PP ≥ 1. In each adjustment step a signal adjustment function or a concentration adjustment function is determined and at least one target concentration value is assigned.
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METHOD AND LABORATORY SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING AT LEAST ONE CONTAINER INFORMATION ABOUT A LABORATORY SAMPLE CONTAINER
The invention relates to a method for determining at least one container information (coi) about a laboratory sample container (1), wherein the method comprises the steps: a) acquiring an image (ibc) comprising a brightness and/or color information (bci) of a possible region (2) of the container (1), b) acquiring a map (md) comprising a depth information (di) of the region (2), and c) determining the container information (coi) by fusing the brightness and/or color information (bci) and the depth information (di).
G06V 10/80 - Fusion, i.e. combining data from various sources at the sensor level, preprocessing level, feature extraction level or classification level
The invention relates to novel HIV gp41 antigen compositions that are suitable for detecting antibodies against HIV in an isolated biological sample providing high specificity immunoassay results. It further relates to methods detecting HIV antibodies, use of novel HIV gp41 antigen compositions in immunoassays as well as to reagent kits comprising novel HIV gp41 antigen compositions.
A position tracking system (112) for tracking a relative position between at least two connected modules (114) is disclosed. The position tracking system (112) comprises: - at least one target (118) associated with a first one of the at least two connected modules (114), wherein the at least one target (118) is at least one of arrangeable on and arrangeable within the first one of the at least two connected modules (114), wherein the at least two connected module (114) are mechanically interacting entities and/or components, configured for allowing transport of objects from one module to the other module; - at least one position sensor (120) associated with a second one of the at least two connected modules (114), wherein the position sensor (120) is configured for generating at least one sensor signal according to a relative position between the at least one position sensor (120) and the at least one target (118), wherein the at least one position sensor (120) is at least one of arrangeable on and arrangeable within the second one of the at least two connected modules (114); - at least one processing unit (122) configured for tracking a relative position between the connected modules (114) from the at least one sensor signal in at least one plane (124); and - at least one further sensor (140) configured for generating a further sensor signal according to at least one further parameter, wherein the further sensor (140) is selected from the group consisting of: a temperature sensor (142) and/or a humidity sensor, wherein the processing unit (122) is further configured for considering the at least one further sensor signal when determining the relative position between the connected modules (114). Further disclosed are a monitoring system (110) for monitoring at least two connected modules (114), method for tracking a relative position between at least two connected modules (114) by using at least one position tracking system (112) and a method for monitoring at least two connected modules (114) by using at least one monitoring system (110).
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GLYCAN STRUCTURES OF HAPTOGLOBIN AS A BIOMARKER OF HEPATOCELLULAR CARCINOMA
The present invention relates to in vitro methods for aiding in the detection of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in a subject comprising determining the amount of one or more glycan structure at position N207 of haptoglobin (i.e. of the B-chain of haptoglobin having the sequence given in SEQ ID NO: 1) in a sample obtained from said subject. Also disclosed are a glycan structure as well as a glycopeptide comprising said glycan structure, both of great utility in the detection of HCC. Further, the present invention relates to the use of one or more glycan structure at position N207 or of a glycopeptide comprising N207 of haptoglobin in combination with AFP and/or PIVKA in the detection of HCC.
A method of separating stereoisomers of N-phthaloyl-glutamic acid is described. The method comprises passing a solution comprising an L/D stereoisomer mixture of N-phthaloyl-glutamic acid through a chiral chromatography column by normal phase chromatography, wherein the chiral chromatography column comprises, as a stationary phase, silica having groups represented by formula (1) as described herein covalently bonded to a surface thereof.
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The present invention relates to in vitro methods for aiding in the detection of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in a subject. The method may comprise determining the amount of one or more N-glycan structure attached to haptoglobin (i.e. of the β- chain of haptoglobin having the sequence given in SEQ ID NO: 1) in a sample obtained from said subject and comparing the amount of said one or more glycan structure to a reference amount of said one or more glycan structure, wherein an altered amount of said one or more glycan structure in said patient sample relative to the reference amount of said one or more glycan structure is indicative for HCC. Further, the present invention relates to the use of one or more glycan structure attached to haptoglobinor of a glycopeptide derived from haptoglobin in combination with AFP and/or PIVKA-II in the detection of HCC.
The present invention relates to methods for assessing whether or not a patient has aggressive prostate cancer by determining the levels of particular glycoforms attached to prostate specific antigen (PSA) protein in a biofluid sample of a subject, and comparing the determined level or concentration to a reference. The methods are particularly useful for assessing subjects that have 2-10 ng/ml total PSA in the subject's serum.
The present invention relates to a method for assessing myocardial infarction comprising the steps of determining the amount of a first biomarker in a sample of a subject, said first biomarker being a cardiac Troponin, determining the amount of a second biomarker in a sample of the subject, wherein said second biomarker is selected from the group consisting of: a BMP 10-type peptide (Bone Morphogenic Protein 10-type peptide), FGF23 (Fibroblast growth factor 23), a BNP -type peptide, cardiac myosin binding protein C (cMyBPC) and ANG2 (Angiopoietin 2), comparing the amounts of the biomarkers to references for said biomarkers and/or calculating a score for assessing myocardial infarction based on the amounts of the biomarkers, and assessing said subject based on the comparison and/or the calculation. The invention also relates to the use of a first biomarker being a cardiac Troponin and a second biomarker selected from the group consisting of: a BMP 10-type peptide (Bone Morphogenic Protein 10-type peptide), FGF23 (Fibroblast growth factor 23), a BNP -type peptide, cardiac myosin binding protein C (cMyBPC) and ANG2 (Angiopoietin 2), or at least one detection agent for said first biomarker and at least one detection agent for said second biomarker for assessing myocardial infarction. Moreover, the invention further relates to a computer-implemented method for assessing myocardial infarction and a device and a kit for assessing myocardial infarction.
The present invention relates to a method for assessing myocardial infarction comprising the steps of determining the amount of a first biomarker in a sample of a subject, said first biomarker being cMyBPC, determining the amount of a second biomarker in a sample of the subject, wherein said second biomarker is selected from the group consisting of: a BMP10- type peptide (Bone Morphogenic Protein 10-type peptide), FGF23 (Fibroblast growth factor 23), a BNP-type peptide (Brain natriuretic peptide type peptide), GDF-15 (Growth differentiation factor 15), ANG2 (Angiopoietin 2), CRP (C-reactive protein), ESM1 (endothelial cell specific molecule 1), or a lipid biomarker, such as Cholesterol, LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) or APOAT (Apolipoprotein A-1) comparing the amounts of the biomarkers to references for said biomarkers and/or calculating a score for assessing myocardial infarction based on the amounts of the biomarkers, and assessing said subject based on the comparison and/or the calculation. The invention also relates to the use of a first biomarker being cMyBPC and a second biomarker selected from the group consisting of: a BMP10-type peptide, FGF23, a BNP-type peptide, GDF15, ANG2, CRP (C-reactive protein), ESM1, or a lipid biomarker, such as Cholesterol or LDL, or at least one detection agent for said first biomarker and at least one detection agent for said second biomarker for assessing myocardial infarction. Moreover, the invention further relates to a computer-implemented method for assessing myocardial infarction and a device and a kit for assessing myocardial infarction.
The present invention includes: a reagent vessel holding part that holds a reagent vessel for accommodating a reagent; a reagent vessel information detection unit that detects information relating to the reagent vessel; a display unit that displays a screen including an operation region where operations from a user are received; and a control unit that causes the display unit to display the screen. The control unit has: a vessel presence/absence determination unit that determines whether the reagent vessel is present in the reagent vessel holding unit on the basis of the information detected by the reagent vessel information detection unit; a first operation region output unit that outputs, to the screen, a first operation region which is operated when the user has confirmed removal of the reagent vessel; a second operation region output unit that outputs, to the screen, a second operation region which is operated when shutdown is performed; and a warning output unit that outputs, to the screen, a warning prompting removal of the reagent vessel when the vessel presence/absence determination unit has determined that the reagent vessel is present. The foregoing makes it possible to provide an automated analysis device which prevents shutdown from starting while a reagent has been left behind.
The present invention relates to a method for determining at least one analyte of interest and the use thereof. The present invention further relates to a kit, a complex, a method to synthesize a complex, a monomer and the use thereof for detecting the analyte of interest in the sample.
The present invention concerns the field of diagnostics. Specifically, it relates to a method for assessing a subject with suspected infection comprising the steps of determining the amount of a first biomarker in a sample of the subject, said first biomarker being DLL1, determining the amount of a second biomarker in a sample of the subject, said second biomarker being GDF15, comparing the amounts of the biomarkers to references for said biomarkers and/or calculating a score for assessing the subject with suspected infection based on the amounts of the biomarkers, and assessing said subject based on the comparison and/or the calculation. The invention also relates to the use of a first biomarker being DLL1 and a second biomarker being GDF15, or a detection agent specifically binding to said first biomarker and a detection agent specifically binding to said second biomarker for assessing a subject with suspected infection. Moreover, the invention further relates to a computer-implemented method for assessing a subject with suspected infection and a device and a kit for assessing a subject with suspected infection.
A method of cross-flow filtering wastewater from a diagnostic apparatus or a laboratory analyser, wherein the wastewater comprises nanoparticles and/or microparticles, and the wastewater is streaming in a laminar flow across a surface of a filter membrane, the method comprising: (a) streaming the wastewater across the surface of the filter membrane with a flow rate, so that the flow of the wastewater is a laminar flow with a Reynolds number (Re) of smaller than 500; (b) streaming the wastewater in pulse cycles across the surface of the filter membrane, wherein each pulse cycle comprises one active phase in which the wastewater is under a duty pressure and one inactive phase in which the wastewater is under an inactive pressure, wherein the inactive pressure is no more than 10% of the duty pressure and the active phases have a duration of greater than 50 % of the corresponding pulse cycles; and (c) separating the nanoparticles and/or microparticles from the wastewater when the wastewater passes through the filter membrane. Also described is a cross-flow filtration system configured for performing the method.
Provided is a component abnormality detecting system for detecting an abnormality of a component of a liquid transport system that sucks in and discharges a liquid to and from a sample inspection sensor of an automated analyzing device, the component abnormality detecting system comprising a storage device for storing data of an electrical signal output by the sensor, and a processing device for processing the data recorded in the storage device, wherein the processing device detects an abnormality of a component of the liquid transport system on the basis of the electrical signal.
G01N 35/00 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups ; Handling materials therefor
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pRR0000p0000p0iiiii, a statistical parameter derived from a linear regression of the plurality of past eGFR values; and applying a machine-learning model to the input data to generate an output indicating the likelihood of kidney failure within the given amount of time Δt. Corresponding training methods and systems are also provided.
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41.
METHOD FOR OPERATING LABORATORY SYSTEM AND LABORATORY SYSTEM
A method for operating a laboratory system is disclosed, comprising providing a laboratory system having a plurality of sample containers (1) configured to contain a sample to be processed for at least one of pre-analysis and analysis in the laboratory system; a plurality of laboratory devices (2; 3; 4; 6) providing for a plurality of target devices each configured to handle one or more sample containers from the plurality of sample containers (1), the one or more sample containers being assigned for handling to the target device in operation of the laboratory system; and a control device (5) configured to at least control assignment of the plurality of sample containers (1) to the plurality of target devices; and assigning the plurality of sample containers (1) to the plurality of target devices in operation of the laboratory system. The assigning comprises: determining a target device workload state for each of the plurality of target devices, the target device workload state being in a range between a first range limit indicative of a first capacity for handling sample containers and a second range limit indicative a second capacity for handling sample containers, the second capacity being a higher capacity than the first capacity for handling sample containers, and determined according to a metric being proportional to a resource target device state indicative of a present number of sample containers assigned to the target device, and a power of an output flow of the target device, the output flow being indicative of output of sample containers per time by the target device; assigning the plurality of sample containers (1) to the plurality of target devices according to the target device workload states; and providing the plurality of sample containers (1) to the plurality of target devices for handling according to the assignment. Furthermore, a laboratory system is provided.
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G01N 35/00 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups ; Handling materials therefor
G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control (DNC), flexible manufacturing systems (FMS), integrated manufacturing systems (IMS), computer integrated manufacturing (CIM)
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
42.
A COMPOSITION FOR DETERMINING AT LEAST ONE ANALYTE OF INTEREST VIA MASS SPECTROMETRY MEASUREMENTS
The present invention relates to a composition for determining at least one analyte of interest via Mass Spectrometry measurements and uses thereof, a kit and the use thereof, a method of determining the level of at least one analyte of interest in an obtained sample, a sampling tube for collecting a patient sample, an analyzer as well as the use of dialkyl sulfide as an additive in a formulation of β-lactam antibiotic analyte for preventing oxidation.
The present invention relates to a method of determining the level of at least one analyte of interest, sampling tubes for collecting a patient sample, the use of nucleophilic derivatization reagents, an analyzer as well as kits.
The invention relates to a laboratory apparatus (1), wherein the laboratory apparatus (1) comprises, - a housing (2), wherein the housing (2) comprises a through-opening (3), wherein the through-opening (3) is adapted for passing through it a transport device (4) for transporting laboratory sample containers (5) in and/or out of the housing (2), and - a cover (6), wherein the cover (6) comprises at least two ring segments (7a, 7b), wherein the ring segments (7a, 7b) are adjustable to each other between a distant adjustment (da) with at least one distance (Dla, Dlb) in between ends (7aE, 7bE) of the ring segments (7a, 7b) for arranging them around the passed through transport device (4) and a near adjustment (na) with less or no distance in between the ends (7aE, 7bE) of the ring segments (7a, 7b) for surrounding the passed through transport device (4), and wherein the cover (6) in the near adjustment (na) is adapted to cover a part (3f) of the through-opening (3) left free by the passed through transport device (4), - wherein the laboratory apparatus (1) is a pre-analytical, analytical, and/or post-analytical laboratory apparatus (1'), in particular a sorting module (1").
A computer-implemented method of differentiating between lymphoid blast cells and myeloid blast cells comprises: receiving (S30) a digital image containing one or more blast cells; applying (S34) a parametric model classifier (412) to one or more portions of the digital image each containing a respective blast cell, the parametric model (416) configured to generate an output (S38) indicative of whether each blast cell is a lymphoid blast cell or a myeloid blast cell. Computer- implemented methods of training a parametric model (416) are also provided, as well as a clinical decision support system (400) relying on the computer-implemented method of classifying blast cells.
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46.
MODIFIED ANTIBODY FOR SITE-SPECIFIC CONJUGATION AND ITS DIAGNOSTIC USE
The present invention relates to a modified antibody comprising a heavy chain and a light chain, wherein the antibody is modified to include in one or more of its immunoglobulin polypeptide chains one or more first recognition site(s) for the transglutaminase from Kutzneria albida (KalbTG) or a functionally active variant thereof. The one or more first recognition site(s) are introduced at one or more selected position(s) within an antibody's heavy chain and/or an antibody's light chain. The invention further relates to one or more nucleic acid(s) encoding an immunoglobulin polypeptide chain including the one or more recognition site(s), a site-specifically conjugated antibody comprising the modified antibody and one or more labelling domain(s) covalently attached to one or more first recognition sites, a kit for producing the conjugated antibody, a method of specifically labelling the modified antibody by way of site-specific conjugation, the use of the modified antibody for producing a specifically site-specifically conjugated antibody, a method of detecting a target in a sample and the use of the site-specifically conjugated antibody in the detection of a target and/or in the diagnosis.
A61K 47/65 - Peptidic linkers, binders or spacers, e.g. peptidic enzyme-labile linkers
A61K 47/68 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additives; Targeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the non-active ingredient being a modifying agent the modifying agent being an antibody, an immunoglobulin or a fragment thereof, e.g. an Fc-fragment
C07K 16/00 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies
A method of determining the concentration of at least one analyte in a sample (112) is proposed. The method comprises: i. providing at least one sensor device (110), the sensor device (110) comprising - at least one field effect transistor (114) having at least one source electrode (116), at least one drain electrode (118) and at least one gate electrode (120), • - at least one sensing electrode (132) configured for being in contact with the sample (112), the sensing electrode (132) being at least one of electrically connected to the gate electrode (120) of the field effect transistor (114) or integrated into the gate electrode (120) of the field effect transistor (114), and • - at least one control device (146), the control device (146) being configured for applying operation parameters to the field effect transistor (114) and for monitoring at least one signal value with the field effect transistor (114); • ii. at least one parameter selection step comprising selecting a set of operation parameters of the field effect transistor (114) for at least one subsequent measurement step, the parameter selection step comprising performing a plurality of evaluation measurements with the field effect transistor (114) by using various sets of operation parameter candidates and by selecting the set of operation parameters in accordance with at least one optimization criterion monitored during the evaluation measurements; and • iii. at least one measurement step comprising detecting the concentration of the analyte by applying the set of operation parameters selected in step ii. to the field effect transistor (114) and by determining at least one signal value with the field effect transistor (114). Further, a sensor device (110) for determining the concentration of at least one analyte in a sample (112) is proposed.
The invention relates to a laboratory sample container carrier handling apparatus (1) comprising a revolving device (2) and a guiding surface (S), wherein an entry segment (EP) of the guiding surface (S) is adapted to smoothly receive a laboratory sample container carrier (3). The invention further relates to a laboratory automation system (100) comprising such a laboratory sample container carrier handling apparatus (1) and to a use of such a laboratory sample container carrier handling apparatus (1) for handling a laboratory sample container carrier (3) in, in particular such, a laboratory automation system (100).
G01N 35/04 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups ; Handling materials therefor using a plurality of sample containers moved by a conveyor system past one or more treatment or analysis stations - Details of the conveyor system
49.
A NOVEL ANTIBODY FOR DETECTION OF AMYLOID BETA 42 (AΒ42)
The present invention relates to a monoclonal antibody or an antigen-binding fragment thereof specifically binding to Aß42 with advantageous features for Aß42 detection in vitro using immunoassays. Also provided is a polynucleotide or a set of polynucleotides encoding the same and a vector comprising said polynucleotide(s). Further provided is a host cell comprising the polynucleotide(s) and a corresponding production process using this host cell. Also provided herein are uses and methods employing the monoclonal antibody or an antigen-binding fragment thereof specifically binding to Aß42 as provided herein.
C07K 16/18 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans
A61P 25/28 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system, e.g. nootropic agents, cognition enhancers, drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia
50.
METHOD FOR CHARACTERIZATION OF A MASS SPECTROMETRY INSTRUMENT COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE MASS ANALYZING CELL
A method for characterization of a mass spectrometry instrument (100) comprising at least one mass analyzing cell (102, 104, 106) is proposed. The method comprising the steps of analyzing a sample (110) comprising at least one substance having a known molecular weight by means of the mass spectrometry instrument (100) so as to provide a mass spectrum (116, 118, 144, 146) of the sample (110), determining an outer envelope and an inner envelope of the mass spectrum (116, 118, 144, 146), calculating a squared difference between the outer envelope and the inner envelope, and determining a deviation of the calculated squared difference from a theoretical mass to charge ratio value of the substance.
Tb0TTT. The present invention thus provides an automated analysis device with which it is possible to reduce the consumption of consumables that occurs when a reagent is registered, in comparison with a conventional device.
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to test result level based analysis. Some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a computer-implemented method. The method comprises obtaining a plurality of test result levels corresponding to a plurality of medical indicators of a patient, each test result level indicating that a quantitative test result of a corresponding medical indicator falls within one of a plurality of predetermined quantitative ranges; obtaining a plurality of reference test result levels corresponding to the plurality of medical indicators associated with a reference case, each reference test result level indicating that a quantitative reference test result of a corresponding medical indicator falls within one of the plurality of predetermined quantitative ranges; and determining a similarity between a medical condition of the patient and a reference medical condition associated with the reference case at least based on the plurality of test result levels and the plurality of reference test result levels. Through the solution, by means of test result level based analysis, it can protect the patient's privacy and obtain an accurate interpretation for the patient.
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53.
METHOD FOR PREPARING ACID RESISTANT MAGNETIC PARTICLES AND ACID RESISTANT MAGNETIC PARTICLES
In a first aspect, the invention relates to a method for preparing a magnetic bead comprising at least one magnetic particle (M) and a silica coating, wherein the silica coating comprises at least two silica layers, the method comprising steps (a) to (d), wherein at least one of steps (b), (c) and (d) is/are done under sonication, wherein sonication is done with an amplitude (peak-to-peak) in the range of from 50 to 250 µm. A second aspect of the invention is related to a magnetic bead comprising (i) at least one magnetic particle (M) and (ii) a silica coating, wherein the silica coat-ing comprises at least two silica layers; wherein the magnetic bead is stable against 7.5 M hydrochlorid acid and has a metal (cation) leaching rate in 7.5 M hydrochloric acid in the range of from 0.1 to 10%, wherein the metal (cation) leaching is deter-mined according to a complex formation of Fe2+ with bathophenanthroline according to Reference Example 8.2. In a third aspect, the invention relates to a functionalized magnetic bead comprising at least one, magnetic bead according to the second aspect, wherein an outer silica layer is functionalized with at least one group selected from the group consisting of amino group, azide group, alkyne group, carboxyl group, thiol group, epoxy group, aryl group and alkyl group. A fourth aspect of the invention is directed to a process for functionalizing a magnetic bead according to the second aspect comprising at least one magnetic particle (M) and a silica coating, wherein the silica coating comprises at least two silica layers. A fifth aspect of the invention is related to a method for preparing magnetic Fe3O4 supra particles and a sixth aspect relates to the use of a magnetic bead according to the second aspect or of a functionalized according to the fourth aspect for immobilization of acid stable biocatalysts or for solid-phase organic synthesis using acid-stable linker.
H01F 1/33 - Magnets or magnetic bodies characterised by the magnetic materials therefor; Selection of materials for their magnetic properties of inorganic materials characterised by their coercivity of soft-magnetic materials metallic particles having oxide skin
H01F 1/34 - Magnets or magnetic bodies characterised by the magnetic materials therefor; Selection of materials for their magnetic properties of inorganic materials characterised by their coercivity of soft-magnetic materials non-metallic substances, e.g. ferrites
H01F 1/00 - Magnets or magnetic bodies characterised by the magnetic materials therefor; Selection of materials for their magnetic properties
54.
METHOD FOR DETERMINING AN ANALYTE OF INTEREST BY FREQUENCY DETECTION
The present invention relates to a method for determining an analyte of interest by frequency detection and the use thereof, a modified nanopore, an analyzing system, a kit and the uses thereof.
The present disclosure pertains to a method for operating a laboratory automation system (1), the laboratory automation system (1) comprising a carrier (10) comprising a reception place (11) for receiving a sample container (12) configured to contain a sample to be analyzed by a laboratory device (13); a placement device (14) configured to pick and place the sample container (12); an imaging device (15); and a data processing device (16) comprising at least one processor (17) and a memory (18). The method comprises detecting an image of the reception place (11) by the imaging device (15); determining whether the reception place (11) is free for receiving the sample container (12) and the reception place (11) is configured to receive the sample container (12), by applying a machine learning algorithm for image analysis of the image of the reception place (11) in the data processing device (16); and placing the sample container (12) in the reception place (11) by the placement device (14) if the reception place (11) is determined as free and configured to receive the sample container (12). Further, a laboratory automation system (1) is disclosed.
G06V 20/69 - Microscopic objects, e.g. biological cells or cellular parts
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The invention relates in a first aspect to an azadibenzocyclooctyne derivative according to formula (I) or a salt thereof having specific substituents at the benzo rings of the DIBAC structure and having specific substituents connected to the nitrogen atom of the DIBAC structure. A second aspect of the invention is directed to a conjugate of formula (II), wherein a substituent R6nn-Z-. A third aspect of the invention relates to a method for the modification of a target molecule, wherein a conjugate according to the second aspect is reacted with a target molecule comprising a 1,3-dipole group or a 1,3-(hetero)diene group. In a fourth aspect, the invention is directed to the use of the conjugate according to the second aspect for bioorthogonal labeling and/or modification of a target molecule. A fifth aspect of the invention relates to a modified target molecule comprising the reaction product of a conjugate according to the second aspect and a target molecule comprising a 1,3-dipole group or a 1,3-(hetero)diene group, obtained or obtainable from the method of the third aspect. In a sixth aspect, the invention is related to a kit comprising a modified target molecule according to the fifth aspect as detector reagent and a suitable capture reagent.
C07D 225/08 - Heterocyclic compounds containing rings of more than seven members having one nitrogen atom as the only ring hetero atom condensed with carbocyclic rings or ring systems condensed with two six-membered rings
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57.
NOVEL MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES DIRECTED AGAINST L-THYROXINE AND DIAGNOSTIC USES THEREOF
The present invention provides a novel monoclonal antibody specifically binding to L-Thyroxine (T4) and compositions and kits comprising such antibodies. Furthermore, provided are polynucleotides encoding such monoclonal antibodies, host cells expressing said antibodies, methods of producing such antibodies and diagnostic methods using such monoclonal antibodies. The monoclonal antibody of the invention comprises a heavy chain variable domain (VH) comprising V or A in position 33; Y in position 50; W in position 52; I in position 98, G, A or V in position 99; Y in position 100; and I in position 100b; and a light chain variable domain (VL) comprising amino acids H or Y in position 28; N or K in position 29; W in position 32; G or A in position 91; Y, W or F in position 92; S or T in position 93;Y or F in position 95b; N, S, T or Q in position 95c; and H in position 96, wherein the positions of the amino acids in the VH and the VL are indicated according to the Kabat numbering scheme, respectively.
The present invention relates to monoclonal antibodies binding to the Receptor Binding Domain of the Spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 virus, nucleic acids encoding said antibody, host cells producing the same, compositions and kits comprising said antibodies, method of detecting SARS-CoV-2 virus in a sample comprising using said antibodies and methods of using said antibodies in immunoassays.
The present invention concerns the field of diagnostics. Specifically, it relates to a method for assessing a subject with suspected infection comprising the steps of determining the amount of a first biomarker in a sample of the subject, said first biomarker being MR-proADM, determining the amount of a second biomarker in a sample of the subject, wherein said second biomarker is selected from the group consisting of: sFlt-1, GDF15 and ESM1, comparing the amounts of the biomarkers to references for said biomarkers and/or calculating a score for assessing the subject with suspected infection based on the amounts of the biomarkers, and assessing said subject based on the comparison and/or the calculation. The invention also relates to the use of a first biomarker being MR-proADM and a second biomarker selected from the group consisting of: sFlt-1, GDF15 and ESM1, or a detection agent specifically binding to said first biomarker and a detection agent specifically binding to said second biomarker for assessing a subject with suspected infection. Moreover, the invention further relates to a computer-implemented method for assessing a subject with suspected infection and a device and a kit for assessing a subject with suspected infection.
C12Q 1/6883 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for diseases caused by alterations of genetic material
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An analytical system (100, 100') comprising a mass spectrometer (60) and an ionization source (61) coupled to the mass spectrometer (60) is herein disclosed. The analytical system (100, 100') further comprises an analytical fluidic system (10, 10') connectable to the ionization source (61) via a downstream valve (20) for infusing samples into the mass spectrometer (60) via the ionization source (61), a downstream pump (40) fluidically connectable to the ionization source (61) via the downstream valve (20), where the downstream pump (40) is fluidically connected to a plurality of fluid containers comprising respective fluids (41, 42, 43, 44), the fluids comprising at least one concentrated composition (44) for calibrating the mass spectrometer (60) and at least one diluent (42, 43) for diluting the at least one concentrated composition (44). The analytical system(100, 100') further comprises a controller (90) configured to control the downstream pump (40) in order to obtain at least one diluted composition (45) by automatically mixing at least one concentrated composition (44) with at least one diluent (42, 43) with a predetermined dilution factor, to infuse the at least one diluted composition (45) into the ionization source (61), to obtain a mass spectrum (62) of the at least one diluted composition (45) and to execute a calibration (63) of the mass spectrometer (60) based on an assessment (64) of the mass spectrum (62). A respective automated analytical method comprising calibration of a mass spectrometer (60), like mass axis check and/or adjustment, with selected chemical compositions is herein also disclosed.
H01J 49/04 - Arrangements for introducing or extracting samples to be analysed, e.g. vacuum locks; Arrangements for external adjustment of electron- or ion-optical components
The present invention relates to a composition comprising (i) cesium iodide, (ii) ethylamine and/or formic acid, and (iii) methanol and/or water. The present invention further relates to a method for calibrating a mass spectrometry (MS) device comprising (I) determining a mass spectrum of a composition as specified; and (II) calibrating the MS device based on the mass spectrum determined in step (I). The present invention further relates to devices, kits, uses, and methods related thereto.
A centering holder (112) for centering and holding one sample tube (114) the centering holder (112) being adaptable to sample tubes (114) having different diameters is disclosed. The centering holder (112) comprises: at least two coupled centering fingers (122) arranged and configured to adapt to the diameter of the sample tube (112) and for applying a centering force on-to the sample tube (114) in a direction towards a center axis (124) of the centering holder (112), wherein each of the centering fingers (122) comprises at least one rod element (126) and at least one sleeve (128), wherein the sleeve (128 at least partially surrounds the rod element (126), wherein the sleeve (128) is configured for physically contacting the sample tube (114) thereby transferring the centering force onto the sample tube (114); and at least one base element (132) configured for supporting the at least two rod elements (126) of the centering fingers (122). Further, a sample handling system (110) is disclosed.
The present invention relates to a method for determining at least one analyte of interest. The present invention further relates to a sample element, an inlet, a composition, a kit and the use thereof for determining at least one analyte of interest.
A computer implemented method for automated quality check of chromatographic and/or mass spectral data is disclosed. The method comprises the following steps: a) (110) providing processed chromatographic and/or mass spectral data obtained by at least one mass spectrometry device (112); b) (114) classifying quality of the chromatographic and/or mass spectral data by applying at least one trained machine learning model on the chromatographic and/or mass spectral data, wherein the trained machine learning model uses at least one regression model (116), wherein the trained machine learning model is trained on at least one training dataset comprising historical and/or semi- synthetic chromatographic and/or mass spectral data, wherein the trained machine learning model is an analyte-specific trained machine learning model.
The present invention is provided with: a first mechanism group 202 for use only in analysis of biochemical items; a second mechanism group 203 for use only in analysis of immunological items; a shared mechanism group 204 for use in analysis of both biochemical items and immunological items; and a control unit 116 that operates the second mechanism group 203 and the shared mechanism group 204 without operating the first mechanism groups 202 when analysis of biochemical items is not required, and operates the first mechanism group 202 and the shared mechanism group 204 without operating the second mechanism group 203 when analysis of immunological items is not required. Accordingly, provided are: an automatic analysis device capable of reducing waiting time of a user and running cost as compared to conventional products; and a method for operating the automatic analysis device.
The present invention comprises: a storage part for storing, in advance, a specimen container 103 in which a specimen is accommodated before measurement; a dispensing mechanism 4 for suctioning the specimen from the specimen container; an input unit for accepting a command to store an emergency specimen in the storage part; a control unit 7 for, after completion of a first action performed by the dispensing mechanism at the time at which the command is received, performing control so as not to start a prescribed second action subsequently performed by the dispensing mechanism; and a display unit for prompting a user to store the emergency specimen in the storage part. The storage part is provided with a first storage section for storing a normal specimen, and a second storage section for storing the emergency specimen. The control unit, after having performed control so that the second action is not started, then performs control such that the second storage section moves to a position at which the emergency specimen is to be inserted by the user. This makes it possible for an operation such as additional installation of a container to be carried out by an operator during an analysis action using an automatic analysis device comprising a disc-type container installation mechanism.
G01N 35/00 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups ; Handling materials therefor
G01N 35/02 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups ; Handling materials therefor using a plurality of sample containers moved by a conveyor system past one or more treatment or analysis stations
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METHOD FOR DETERMINING LIFETIME OF AT LEAST ONE CHROMATOGRAPHY COLUMN
A computer implemented method (140) for determining lifetime of at least one chromatography column (116) of at least one chromatography device (110), wherein the method (140) comprises the following steps: i) receiving model input chromatography data via at least one communication interface (128); ii) determining at least one state variable indicative of lifetime of the chromatography column (116) using at least one data driven model based on the model input chromatography data using at least one processing device (130); iii) evaluating the determined state variable thereby determining information about lifetime by using the processing device (130), wherein the evaluation comprises comparing the determined state variable to at least one threshold. Further, a test system (112), a computer program and a method for operating a chromatography column (116) are disclosed.
The present invention is provided with: one or more mechanisms used in analysis of a specimen; a main cover 21 covering at least one of the mechanisms; a reagent cover 22; a specimen cover 23; and opening/closing sensors 21a, 22a, 23a for detecting opening or closing of the main cover 21, the reagent cover 22, and the specimen cover 23. A control unit 80 causes a display unit 11 to display guidance for prompting a user to perform an operation required for analysis when the opening/closing sensors 21a, 22a, 23a detect opening of the main cover 21, the reagent cover 22, and the specimen cover 23. Accordingly, provided are an automatic analysis device and a guidance method used in the automatic analysis device, which are capable of reducing skipping of a procedure by a user as compared to conventional devices and methods.
An active centering device (112) for actively centering a sample holder (114) at at least one centering position in a sample handling system (110) is disclosed. The active centering device (112) comprises at least one gripper (120) with at least two centering gripper fingers (122) for gripping the at least one sample holder (114). The active centering device (112) further comprises at least one gear (124), at least one spring (126) and at least one motor (128) for driving the gripper (120), wherein the motor (128) is configured for driving the gripper (120) by transmitting a movement of the motor (128) via the at least one spring (126) and via the at least one gear (124) onto the centering gripper fingers (122). Further disclosed are a sample handling system (110), a centering method (150) and a handling method (160).
G01N 35/04 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups ; Handling materials therefor using a plurality of sample containers moved by a conveyor system past one or more treatment or analysis stations - Details of the conveyor system
71.
A TARGET FOR USE IN A LASER DESORPTION MASS SPECTROMETER
A target (110) for use in a laser desorption mass spectrometer is disclosed. The target (110) has at least one surface (112). wherein the surface (112) is covered at least partially with at least one layer (114), wherein the layer (114) is a hydrogen comprising, silicon- incorporated amorphous carbon (a-C:H:Si) layer (116), wherein the a-C:H:Si layer (116) comprises: · 40 at.% to 80 at.% of carbon; · 1 at.% to 20 at.% of hydrogen; and · 10 at.% to 40 at.% of silicon.
H01J 49/04 - Arrangements for introducing or extracting samples to be analysed, e.g. vacuum locks; Arrangements for external adjustment of electron- or ion-optical components
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TRANSFER DEVICE FOR TRANSFERRING SAMPLE CONTAINERS IN A SAMPLE HANDLING SYSTEM
A transfer device (110) for transferring sample containers in a sample handling system (112) is disclosed. The transfer device (110) comprises: - at least one transport device (114) comprising an array (116) of electromagnetic actuators (118), specifically electromagnetic actuators (118) comprising electromagnetic coils (120); - at least one moving unit (122) comprising at least one permanent magnet (124), wherein the moving unit (122) is movable in at least one movement plane (126), specifically in at least one movement plane (126) of the moving unit (122) defined by at least two moving directions (128), through the array (116) by magnetic interaction of the permanent magnet (124) with the electromagnetic actuators (118); and - at least one gripper unit (130) for positioning at least one of the sample containers, wherein the gripper unit (130) is movable in at least one gripping direction (132) essentially perpendicular to the movement plane (126), wherein the gripping unit (130) is attached to the moving unit (122). Further disclosed is a sample handling system (112) for handling a plurality of sample containers and a method for transferring sample containers in a sample handling system (112).
Provided is a diagnosis system for diagnosing a sensor that is provided to an automated analysis device and that outputs an analog electrical signal, the diagnosis system comprising: a memory for storing data of the electrical signals outputted by the sensor as well as the replacement history of the sensor; and a processing device for processing the data recorded in the memory. The processing device: reads out, from the memory, data of a set reference period, from among pieces of data of the electrical signal outputted by a sensor which was used in the past at the automated analysis device; computes a statistic for the data of the reference period; reads out, from the memory, data recorded in a set evaluation period, from among data pieces of the electrical signal outputted by a sensor to be diagnosed which is being used at the automated analysis device; computes a statistic for the data of the evaluation period; and assesses abnormality of the sensor to be diagnosed on the basis of the disparity found from the statistic for the reference period and the statistic for the evaluation period.
A method for detecting at least one analyte (110) in a sample (112) is disclosed. The method comprises the following steps: a) providing at least one sample (112) having at least one analyte (110); b) incubating the sample (112) with microparticles (118) having at least one surface (120) whereby the analyte (110) is adsorbed on the surface (120) of the microparticles (118) and an analyte-microparticle-complex (122) is formed; c) providing at least one fiber sheet material (128) having at least one tip (130) and contacting the tip (130) of the fiber sheet material (128) to the sample (112) comprising the analyte-microparticle-complex (122), whereby at least the analyte-microparticle-complex (122) is sucked into the tip (130) of the fiber sheet material (128); d) contacting the tip (130) of the fiber sheet material (128) to a port of an analytical device; e) adding an extracting solvent (138) to the fiber sheet material (128) and ap¬ plying an electrical voltage to the fiber sheet material (128) whereby ions of the analyte (110) are generated and are expelled from the tip (130) of the fiber sheet material (128); and f) detecting the at least one analyte (110) with the analytical device (134).
The present invention relates to diagnostic test and technology. In particular, it relates to the present invention relates to a method for determining an analyte suspected to be present in a sample comprising (a) contacting said sample with (i) a first binding agent which is capable of specifically binding to the analyte and which is immobilized on a solid support and (ii) a second binding agent which is capable of specifically binding to the analyte and which is capable of reversibly binding at least one detectable label, wherein said first and/or second binding agent is linked to an linking agent which is capable of covalently binding the at least one reversibly bound detectable label to the solid support when the first and second binding agents are in physical proximity, for a time and under conditions which allow specific binding of the analyte to the first and the second binding agent such that an complex of first binding agent, analyte and second binding agent is formed, and which allow for covalently binding the at least one detectable label to the solid support, and (b) removing the complex of first binding agent, analyte and second binding agent from the solid support such that the solid support having covalently bound the at least one detectable label remains, and (c) detecting the at least one covalently bound detectable label on the solid support whereby the analyte is determined. The present invention also relates to a device for determining an analyte suspected to be present in a sample, to the use of the device of the invention for determining an analyte suspected to be present in a sample in said sample, and to a kit for determining an analyte suspected to be present in a sample.
The present invention relates to a method of determining an analyte in a sample by mass spectrometry (MS), the method comprising (a) admixing a pre-determined amount of internal calibrator to said sample, wherein said internal calibrator comprises at least two non-identical isotopologues of the analyte at predetermined amounts; (b) determining MS signals of ions generated from said analyte (analyte signal) and from said at least two isotopologues (isotopologue signals); (c) providing a calibration based on the analyte signal and the isotopologue signals determined in step (b); and (d) determining said analyte based on the calibration provided in step (c). Further, the present invention relates to devices, systems, and uses related thereto.
The present invention relates to diagnostic test and technology. In particular, it relates to the present invention relates to a method for determining an analyte suspected to be present in a sample comprising contacting said sample with a sensor element comprising i) an anchor layer which is present on a solid support, ii) a first binding agent which is capable of specifically binding to the analyte, which is anchored in the anchor layer and which comprises at least one detectable label, and iii) a second binding agent which is capable of specifically binding to the analyte when bound to the first binding agent and which is immobilized on the solid support, for a time and under conditions which allow for specific binding of the analyte suspected to be present in the sample to the first binding agent and specific binding of the second binding agent to the analyte bound to the first binding agent and detecting the formation of the complex of first binding agent, analyte and second binding agent whereby the analyte is determined. Moreover, provided is a device for determining an analyte suspected to be present in a sample and the use thereof for determining an analyte suspected to be present in a sample in said sample. Moreover, the present invention contemplates a kit for determining an analyte suspected to be present in a sample.
The present invention relates to diagnostic test and technology. In particular, it relates to a method for determining an analyte suspected to be present in a sample comprising contacting said sample with at least one sensor element comprising at least one binding agent which is capable of specifically binding to the analyte and which comprises at least one magnetic label; and in functional proximity thereto a magnetic tunnel junction generating a signal which is altered upon binding of the analyte to the binding agent for a time and under conditions which allow for specific binding of the analyte suspected to be present in the sample to the at least one binding agent, measuring an altered signal generated by the magnetic tunnel junction upon analyte binding to the at least one binding agent comprising the at least one magnetic label, and determining the analyte based on the altered signal which is generated by the magnetic tunnel junction. The present invention further relates to a device for determining an analyte suspected to be present in a sample and for using such a device. Moreover, the present invention furthermore relates to an aptamer which is capable of specifically binding to an analyte and which comprises at least one magnetic label and a method for identifying such an aptamer. Finally, the invention relates to a kit for determining an analyte suspected to be present in a sample.
The present invention concerns the field of diagnostics. In particular, it relates to a method for determining an analyte suspected to be present in a sample comprising contacting said sample with a sensor element comprising an anchor layer which is present on a solid support, a first binding agent which is capable of specifically binding to the analyte, which is anchored in the anchor layer, a second binding agent which is capable of specifically binding to the analyte when bound to the first binding agent and which is immobilized on the solid support, said second binding agent comprising at least one magnetic label, and a magnetic tunnel junction in functional proximity to the second binding agent which generates a signal elicited in proximity to the at least one magnetic label of the second binding agent, for a time and under conditions which allow for specific binding of the analyte suspected to be present in the sample to the first binding agent and specific binding of the second binding agent to the analyte bound to the first binding agent and detecting the formation the complex of first binding agent, analyte and second binding agent based on an altered signal which is generated by the magnetic tunnel junction whereby the analyte is determined. The present invention, further, relates to a device and a kit for determining an analyte suspected to be present in a sample and to the use of said device for determining an analyte suspected to be present in a sample.
The present invention relates to diagnostic test and technology. In particular, the present invention relates to a method for determining an analyte suspected to be present in a sample comprising contacting said sample with a sensor element comprising an anchor layer which is present on a solid support, a first binding agent which is capable of specifically binding to the analyte, which is anchored in the anchor layer and which comprises at least one magnetic label, wherein said at least one magnetic label is located within the anchor layer, a second binding agent which is capable of specifically binding to the analyte when bound to the first binding agent and which is immobilized on the solid support, and a magnetic tunnel junction in functional proximity to the second binding agent which generates a signal elicited in proximity to the at least one magnetic label of the first binding agent, for a time and under conditions which allow for specific binding of the analyte suspected to be present in the sample to the first binding agent and specific binding of the second binding agent to the analyte bound to the first binding agent and detecting the formation the complex of first binding agent, analyte and second binding agent based on the signal which is generated by the magnetic tunnel junction whereby the analyte is determined. Moreover, provided is a device for determining an analyte suspected to be present in a sample and the use thereof for determining an analyte suspected to be present in a sample in said sample. Moreover, the present invention contemplates a kit for determining an analyte suspected to be present in a sample.
The present invention relates to a method of determining an analyte in a sample, said method comprising (a) contacting said sample with (i) a binding compound binding to said analyte, said binding compound comprising a binding agent and a first partner of an affinity pair (first affinity partner); and (ii) a second partner of the affinity pair (second affinity partner) coupled to a solid surface, to an indicator, and/or to a second binding agent; and (b) determining said analyte based on complexes formed in step (a); wherein one of said first affinity partner and said second affinity partner is a polypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:l or a sequence at least 50% identical thereto, and wherein the other of said first affinity partner and said second affinity partner is a polypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:2 or a sequence at least 50% identical thereto, the present invention also relates to a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence as specified in SEQ ID NO:l or a sequence at least 50% identical thereto, wherein the amino acid at the position corresponding to position 77 in SEQ ID NO: 1 is not a histidine; and to a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence as specified in SEQ ID NO:2 or a sequence at least 50% identical thereto, wherein (i) the amino acid at the position corresponding to position 17 in SEQ ID NO:2 is not a cysteine, in an embodiment is alanine, serine, leucine, isoleucine, or glycine and/or (ii) said polypeptide further comprises at least one functional peptide; and to fusion polypeptides, polypeptide complexes, polynucleotides and kit related to the aforesaid.
A time tracking device (112) for monitoring system performance of at least one laboratory instrument is proposed. The time tracking device (112) comprises at least one support structure (114). The time tracking device (112) further comprises at least one electronics unit (116) and at least one motion sensor (118) housed by the support structure (114). The motion sensor (118) is configured for detecting a change of motion and/or orientation of the time tracking device (112). The electronics unit (116) is configured for measuring time, wherein a time measurement is initiated by detecting a change of motion and/or orientation of the time tracking device (112) and is terminated by detecting a subsequent change of motion and/or orientation of the time tracking device (112). The support structure (114) is a polygonal support structure (114) comprising a plurality of faces (120), wherein the support structure (114) comprises at least two interactive faces (136). Each of the interactive faces (136) comprises at least one user interface (138) comprising at least one display device (140). Each of the interactive faces (136) is configured for displaying at least one status indication (171) of the laboratory instrument, wherein the interactive face (136) matching a current status of the laboratory instrument is selectable by a user via changing motion and/or orientation of the time tracking device (112). The time tracking device (112) is configured for providing data relating to the measured time via at least one communication interface (172).
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G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
G04F 8/00 - Apparatus for measuring unknown time intervals by electromechanical means
An analyzer system (110) is disclosed. The analyzer system (110) comprises: • at least one mass spectrometry device (112) having at least one electrospray ion source nozzle (114); • at least one liquid supply (116), wherein the liquid supply (116) is configured for providing at least one liquid having at least one analyte; • at least one gas supply (118), wherein the gas supply (118) is configured for providing at least one gas; and • at least one dopand gas supply (120), wherein the dopand gas supply (120) is configured for providing at least one chemical dopand gas having at least one chemical dopand (122) to the analyte provided by the liquid supply (116); wherein the liquid supply (116) and the gas supply (118) are coupled to the mass spectrometry device (112) via the electrospray ion source nozzle (114), wherein the dopand gas supply (120) is connected to the gas supply (118).
A computer-implemented method is provided that includes transmitting, by a master node to a plurality of computing nodes, definition information about an initial medical validation model (410); performing, by the master node, a federated learning process together with the plurality of computing nodes (420), to jointly train the initial medical validation model using respective processed local training datasets available at the plurality of computing nodes, the respective local training datasets being processed by the plurality of computing nodes based on the definition information; and determining, by the master node, a final medical validation model based on a result of the federated learning process (430). Through the solution, by means of federated learning, it addresses the data security and privacy concerns from local sites owning.
G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
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sFRP4 AS BLOOD BIOMARKER FOR THE NON-INVASIVE DIAGNOSIS OF ADENOMYOSIS
The present invention relates to methods of assessing whether a patient has adenomyosis or is at risk of developing adenomyosis, to methods of selecting a patient for therapy of adenomyosis, and methods of monitoring a patient suffering from adenomyosis or being treated for adenomyosis, by determining the amount or concentration of sFRP4 in a sample of the patient, and comparing the determined amount or concentration to a reference.
G01N 33/68 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urine; Testing involving biospecific ligand binding methods; Immunological testing involving proteins, peptides or amino acids
G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment
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AUTOMATIC REGISTRATION OF AT LEAST ONE DEVICE IN A LABORATORY SYSTEM
A computer-implemented method of automatic registration of at least one device (110) in a laboratory system (112) is proposed. The laboratory system (112) comprises a plurality of laboratory devices (116). The method comprises the following steps: i) at least one initializing step (118), wherein the initializing step (118) comprises transmitting from the device (110) to be registered device specific information to at least one laboratory communication and managing unit (120) via at least one first communication interface; ii) at least one device configuration step (124), wherein the device configuration step (124) comprises the laboratory communication and managing unit (126) requesting, based on the device specific information, a solution specific configuration from at least one remote infrastructure (126) via at least one second communication interface, wherein the device configuration step (124) comprises receiving the solution specific configuration from the remote infrastructure (126) by the laboratory communication and managing unit (120) via the second communication interface and transmitting the solution specific configuration from the laboratory communication and managing unit (120) to the device (110) to be registered via the first communication interface, wherein the solution specific configuration is based on the device specific information and configuration information about the laboratory system (112); iii) at least one laboratory configuration step (134), wherein the laboratory configuration step (134) comprises transmitting at least one request from the laboratory communication and managing unit (120) comprising updated solution specific configuration to the laboratory devices (116) of the laboratory system (112) via their respective communication interface, wherein the updated solution specific configuration comprises information about the device (110) to be registered and changes due to addition of said device (110) to the laboratory system (112), wherein the laboratory configuration step (134) further comprises providing the updated solution specific configuration to the remote infrastructure (126).
G16H 40/40 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management of medical equipment or devices, e.g. scheduling maintenance or upgrades
G16H 40/60 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices
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METHOD FOR OPERATING A LABORATORY AUTOMATION SYSTEM, LABORATORY AUTOMATION SYSTEM, AND LABORATORY IN-VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
Roche Diagnostics GmbH et al. R75170WO Abstract The present disclosure refers to a method for operating a laboratory automation sys- tem (407), comprising a plurality of devices (401), a transport system (404), a plurality of transfer devices (402); a portable device; and a plurality of data communication modules.5 The method comprises: receiving device information for the plurality of devices (401) in the portable device, the device information being indicative a device identification; receiving a first user input in the portable device, the user input being indicative of a selection of a first device (401) from the plurality of devices (401); in response to receiving the first user input, pairing the first device (401) with the transport system (404) for data communication in op-10 eration of the first device (401) for at least one of sample pre-analytics and sample analysis; and providing first pairing information in the portable device, the first paring information being indicative of the first device (401) and the distribution system being paired successfully. Fur- ther, a laboratory automation system (407) and a laboratory in-vitro diagnostic system are provided. (Fig. 4a)15
G16H 10/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for data related to laboratory analysis, e.g. patient specimen analysis
G01N 35/04 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups ; Handling materials therefor using a plurality of sample containers moved by a conveyor system past one or more treatment or analysis stations - Details of the conveyor system
G01N 35/00 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups ; Handling materials therefor
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MONITORING DEVICE FOR MONITORING A SAMPLE HANDLING SYSTEM
A monitoring device (110) for monitoring a sample handling system (112) is disclosed. The monitoring device (110) comprises: at least one sliding unit (114) comprising at least one sliding surface (116), wherein the sliding unit (114) is configured for sliding over at least one sample transport device (118) of the sample handling system (112); and at least one imaging streaming unit (120) comprising at least one camera (122), wherein the camera (122) is configured for capturing a plurality of images, wherein the imaging streaming unit (120) comprises at least one imaging communication interface (124) for providing the plurality of captured images to at least one transport control system (126) of the sample handling system (112). Further disclosed is a transport control system (126) for controlling transport of a plurality of sample container holders (150) of a sample handling system (112), a sample handling system (112) for handling a plurality of samples (160), a method for identifying at least one obstacle (156), a method for determining a distance between at least one obstacle (156) and a monitoring device (110) and a method for controlling a monitoring device (110) and further computer programs and computer-readable storage media for performing the methods.
G01N 35/00 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups ; Handling materials therefor
G01N 35/04 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups ; Handling materials therefor using a plurality of sample containers moved by a conveyor system past one or more treatment or analysis stations - Details of the conveyor system
B65G 54/02 - Non-mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for electrostatic, electric, or magnetic
G01C 3/00 - Measuring distances in line of sight; Optical rangefinders
The present invention concerns the field of diagnostics. Specifically, it relates to methods, also computer-implemented methods, for assessing a subject with suspected infection comprising the steps of determining the amount of a first biomarker in a sample of the subject, said first biomarker being ESM-1, determining the amount of a second biomarker in a sample of the subject, wherein said second biomarker is Creatinine or a Cystatin C, comparing the amounts of the biomarkers to references for said biomarkers and/or calculating a score for assessing the subject with suspected infection. The invention also relates to the use of said biomarkers, devices and a kits.
The present invention concerns the field of diagnostics. Specifically, it relates to a method for assessing a subject with suspected infection comprising the steps of determining the amount of a first biomarker in a sample of the subject, said first biomarker being STREM1, determining the amount of a second biomarker in a sample of the subject, wherein said second biomarker is selected from the group consisting of: Aspartate aminotransferase, Bilirubin, ESM-1, HBP (Heparin-binding protein), a cardiac Troponin, Alanine aminotransferase, and IL6, comparing the amounts of the biomarkers to references for said biomarkers and/or calculating a score for assessing the subject with suspected infection based on the amounts of the biomarkers, and assessing said subject based on the comparison and/or the calculation. The invention also relates to the use of a first biomarker being STREM1 and a second biomarker selected from the group consisting of: Aspartate aminotransferase, Bilirubin, ESM- 1, HBP (Heparin-binding protein), a cardiac Troponin, Alanine aminotransferase, and IL6 or a detection agent specifically binding to said first biomarker and a detection agent specifically binding to said second biomarker for assessing a subject with suspected infection. Moreover, the invention further relates to a computer-implemented method for assessing a subject with suspected infection and a device and a kit for assessing a subject with suspected infection.
The present invention concerns the field of diagnostics. Specifically, it relates to a method for assessing a subject with suspected infection comprising the steps of determining the amount of a first biomarker in a sample of the subject, said first biomarker being sFlt1, determining the amount of a second biomarker in a sample of the subject, wherein said second biomarker is selected from the group consisting of: Cystatin C, IGFBP7, a cardiac Troponin, Creatinine, sTREM1, PCT and Bilirubin, comparing the amounts of the biomarkers to references for said biomarkers and/or calculating a score for assessing the subject with suspected infection based on the amounts of the biomarkers, and assessing said subject based on the comparison and/or the calculation. The invention also relates to the use of a first biomarker being sFlt1 and a second biomarker selected from the group consisting of: Cystatin C, IGFBP7, a cardiac Troponin, Creatinine, sTREM1, PCT and Bilirubin, or a detection agent specifically binding to said first biomarker and a detection agent specifically binding to said second biomarker for assessing a subject with suspected infection. Moreover, the invention further relates to a computer-implemented method for assessing a subject with suspected infection and a device and a kit for assessing a subject with suspected infection.
The present invention concerns the field of diagnostics. Specifically, it relates to a method for assessing a subject with suspected infection comprising the steps of determining the amount of a first biomarker in a sample of the subject, said first biomarker being PCT, determining the amount of a second biomarker in a sample of the subject, wherein said second biomarker is selected from the group consisting of: a cardiac Troponin, Creatinine, a BNP -type peptide, sTREMl, ESM-1, Haptoglobin, Heparin binding protein (HBP) and Aspartate aminotransferase, comparing the amounts of the biomarkers to references for said biomarkers and/or calculating a score for assessing the subject with suspected infection based on the amounts of the biomarkers, and assessing said subject based on the comparison and/or the calculation. The invention also relates to the use of a first biomarker being PCT and a second biomarker selected from the group consisting of: a cardiac Troponin, Creatinine, a BNP -type peptide, sTREMl, ESM-1, Haptoglobin, Heparin binding protein (HBP) and Aspartate aminotransferase, or a detection agent specifically binding to said first biomarker and a detection agent specifically binding to said second biomarker for assessing a subject with suspected infection. Moreover, the invention further relates to a computer-implemented method for assessing a subject with suspected infection and a device and a kit for assessing a subject with suspected infection.
The present invention relates to a method for assessing a subject with suspected infection comprising the steps of determining the amount of a first biomarker in a sample of the subject, said first biomarker being GDF-15, determining the amount of a second biomarker in a sample of the subject, wherein said second biomarker is selected from the group consisting of: sFLT1, Cystatin C, IGFBP-7, Bilirubin, ESM-1, sTREM-1, Procalcitonin, cardiac Troponin, BNP-type peptide, Alanine aminotransferase, and Aspartate aminotransferase, comparing the amounts of the biomarkers to references for said biomarkers and/or calculating a score for assessing the subject with suspected infection based on the amounts of the biomarkers, and assessing said subject based on the comparison and/or the calculation. The invention also relates to the use of a first biomarker being GDF-15 and a second biomarker selected from the group consisting of sFLT1, Cystatin C, IGFBP-7, Bilirubin, ESM-1, sTREM-1, Procalcitonin, cardiac Troponin, BNP-type peptide, Alanine aminotransferase, and Aspartate aminotransferase or a detection agent specifically binding to said first biomarker and a detection agent specifically binding to said second biomarker for assessing a subject with suspected infection. Moreover, the invention further relates to a computer-implemented method for assessing a subject with suspected infection and a device and a kit for assessing a subject with suspected infection.
The present invention concerns the field of diagnostics. Specifically, it relates to a method for assessing a subject with suspected infection comprising the steps of determining the amount of a first biomarker in a sample of the subject, said first biomarker being IGFBP7, determining the amount of a second biomarker in a sample of the subject, wherein said second biomarker is selected from the group consisting of: PCT, IL6, a cardiac Troponin, Albumin, CRP, Bilirubin, Ferritin, ESM-1, Aspartate aminotransferase, a BNP-type peptide, Alanine aminotransferase, Creatinine, and suPAR, comparing the amounts of the biomarkers to references for said biomarkers and/or calculating a score for assessing the subject with suspected infection based on the amounts of the biomarkers, and assessing said subject based on the comparison and/or the calculation. The invention also relates to the use of a first biomarker being IGFBP7 and a second biomarker selected from the group consisting of: PCT, IL6, a cardiac Troponin, Albumin, CRP, Bilirubin, Ferritin, ESM-1, Aspartate aminotransferase, a BNP-type peptide, Alanine aminotransferase, Creatinine, and suPAR, or a detection agent specifically binding to said first biomarker and a detection agent specifically binding to said second biomarker for assessing a subject with suspected infection. Moreover, the invention further relates to a computer-implemented method for assessing a subject with suspected infection and a device and a kit for assessing a subject with suspected infection.
The present invention concerns the field of diagnostics. Specifically. it relates to a method for assessing a subject with suspected infection comprising the steps of determining the amount of a first biomarker in a sample of the subject. said first biomarker being NGAL. determining the amount of a second biomarker in a sample of the subject, wherein said second biomarker is selected from the group consisting of: HBP (Heparin-binding protein). Aspartate aminotransferase. Bilirubin. Alanine aminotransferase. ESM-1 and a BNP-type peptide. comparing the amounts of the biomarkers to references for said biomarkers and/or calculating a score for assessing the subject with suspected infection based on the amounts of the biomarkers. and assessing said subject based on the comparison and/or the calculation. The invention also relates to the use of a first biomarker being NGAL and a second biomarker selected from the group consisting of: HBP (Heparin-binding protein). Aspartate aminotransferase. Bilirubin. Alanine aminotransferase. ESM-1 and a BNP-type peptide. or a detection agent specifically binding to said first biomarker and a detection agent specifically binding to said second biomarker for assessing a subject with suspected infection. Moreover. the invention further relates to a computer-implemented method for assessing a subject with suspected infection and a device and a kit for assessing a subject with suspected infection.
The present invention concerns the field of diagnostics. Specifically, it relates to a method for assessing a subject with suspected infection comprising the steps of determining the amount of a first biomarker in a sample of the subject, said first biomarker being IL-6, determining the amount of a second biomarker in a sample of the subject, wherein said second biomarker is Creatinine or a cardiac Troponin, comparing the amounts of the biomarkers to references for said biomarkers and/or calculating a score for assessing the subject with suspected infection based on the amounts of the biomarkers, and assessing said subject based on the comparison and/or the calculation. The invention also relates to the use of a first biomarker being IL-6 and a second biomarker being a cardiac Troponin or Creatinine or a detection agent specifically binding to said first biomarker and a detection agent specifically binding to said second biomarker for assessing a subject with suspected infection. Moreover, the invention further relates to a computer-implemented method for assessing a subject with suspected infection and a device and a kit for assessing a subject with suspected infection.
The present invention concerns the field of diagnostics. Specifically, it relates to a method for assessing a subject with suspected infection comprising the steps of determining the amount of a first biomarker in a sample of the subject, said first biomarker being Presepsin, determining the amount of a second biomarker in a sample of the subject, wherein said second biomarker is selected from the group consisting of: GDF-15, Creatinine, sF1t1, IGFBP7, sTREM1, Cystatin C and PSP (Pancreatic Stone Protein), comparing the amounts of the biomarkers to references for said biomarkers and/or calculating a score for assessing the subject with suspected infection based on the amounts of the biomarkers, and assessing said subject based on the comparison and/or the calculation. The invention also relates to the use of a first biomarker being Presepsin and a second biomarker selected from the group consisting of: GDF-15, Creatinine, sF1t1, IGFBP7, sTREM1, Cystatin C and PSP (Pancreatic Stone Protein), or a detection agent specifically binding to said first biomarker and a detection agent specifically binding to said second biomarker for assessing a subject with suspected infection. Moreover, the invention further relates to a computer-implemented method for assessing a subject with suspected infection and a device and a kit for assessing a subject with suspected infection.
This information processing device includes a first determining unit which inputs, into a first learned model, information relating to total protein (TP), cholinesterase (ChE), total cholesterol (TC), creatinine (CREA), and creatine phosphokinase (CPK), from information relating to a blood test of a subject, and which outputs information relating to whether a thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) of the subject is in a range requiring treatment.
G01N 33/92 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urine; Testing involving biospecific ligand binding methods; Immunological testing involving lipids, e.g. cholesterol
G16H 50/00 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics
A method for processing an image (130) of a liquid sample (110), comprising: obtaining an image (130) of the liquid sample (110) captured by a target capturing device (120), (402); calibrating the image (130) of the liquid sample (110) using a calibration function (404), the calibration function being determined based on a pair of images of a color reference object, the pair of images comprising a target image captured by the target capturing device (120) and a corresponding baseline image; and determining a sub-image (160) corresponding to a target portion from the calibrated image (150) for classification (406). Method and system (140) for quality control are also provided. Through the solution, the performance of sample quality control may be improved.
The present invention relates to methods of assessing whether a patient has endometriosis or is at risk of developing endometriosis, to methods of selecting a patient for therapy, and method of monitoring a patient suffering from endometriosis or being treated for endometriosis by determining the amount or concentration of SCF in a sample of the patient, and comparing the determined amount or concentration to a reference.
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