System and Method of Automatically Preparing and Analyzing Urine Samples for Identifying Cancer Cells

摘要

A system and method of automatically preparing and analyzing urine samples for identifying cancer cells is able to complete conventional diagnostic tasks without lab technicians, cytopathologists, or other medical professionals. The method is provided with at least one source sample, at least one manipulator arm, at least one centrifuge, at least one electronic microscope, and at least one unitary controller. The method is further provided with a cytopathological index containing a visual characteristic database and identification confidence threshold rubrics supporting the automation of visual analyses typically performed manually with a conventional microscope. This method is further provided with a data processing function, wherein data stemming from multiple testing cycles may be collated, formatted, and presented for use by medical professionals in determining and projecting the effectiveness of a course of treatment.