A method for analysis of real-time amplification data

摘要

This disclosure relates to methods, systems, computer programs and computer- readable media for the multidimensional analysis of real-time amplification data. A framework is presented that shows that the benefits of standard curves extend beyond absolute quantification when observed in a multidimensional environment. Relating to the field of Machine Learning, the disclosed method combines multiple extracted features (e.g. linear features) in order to analyse real-time amplification data using a multidimensional view. The method involves two new concepts: the multidimensional standard curve and its 'home', the feature space. Together they expand the capabilities of standard curves, allowing for simultaneous absolute quantification, outlier detection and providing insights into amplification kinetics. The new methodology thus enables enhanced quantification of nucleic acids, single-channel multiplexing, outlier detection, characteristic patterns in the multidimensional space related to amplification kinetics and increased robustness for sample identification and quantification.