Patent ID: 8283155
Filing Date: 2012-10-09
Classification: A61B,B01L,G01N,G16H,Y02A,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A two-way communication system for detecting an analyte in a bodily fluid from a subject, comprising: a) a reader assembly comprising a programmable processor that is operably linked to a communication assembly; b) an external device configured to transmit a protocol to the communication assembly; c) a test device configured to be inserted into the reader assembly, said test device comprising: wherein the programmable processor of the reader assembly is configured to receive said protocol from said external device, wherein said protocol in turn effects (1) a reaction in said assay assembly for generating said signal, and (2) selection of a detection method for detecting said signal, and wherein said reader further comprises a detection assembly for detecting said signal which is transmitted via said communication assembly to said external device.