Patent ID: 8380541
Filing Date: 2013-02-19
Classification: G06F,G06T

Abstract:
1. A method of evaluating a biological sample collected from a subject, said method comprising: (a) receiving data transmitted from a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-compliant device placed in or on the subject or at a site selected from the group consisting of a retailer site, the subject's home, or a health assessment/treatment location, (b) analyzing the raw data transmitted from the device at the authorized analytical facility and/or the affiliate thereof, to provide said evaluation of said biological sample, wherein said analysis is performed using a processor alone or in conjunction with an individual affiliated with the authorized analytical facility; and (c) providing oversight of integrity of said analysis and operation of said CLIA-compliant device such that results generated from said analysis can be utilized by a health care professional for diagnosis or treatment of said subject, wherein the oversight is performed using a processor alone or in conjunction with an individual affiliated with the authorized analytical facility, and wherein the authorized analytical facility is a CLIA-compliant laboratory.