J-AST Help

Finding the E-Test strip

For our analysis algorithms to work E-Tests need to be annotated with the strip region. J-AST provides automated and interactive methods to achieve this task.

Automated E-Test strip detection

You can find the E-Test strip detection algorithm by first selecting the image(s) and then navigating to PROCESS | E-Test | Auto-detect ETest strip (v1). The algorithm has one parameter:

Strip aspect ratio

The expected aspect ratio of the strip calculated as [MAJOR_SIDE_LENGTH] / [MINOR_SIDE_LENGTH]

Configuration dialog

Supported E-Test types

Due to the variety in E-Test strip designs, this algorithm is limited to handle only one specific type of E-Tests:

  • Mostly upright; up to 40° tilting will likely work

  • Bright strip with black text

  • Black line surrounding the strip

E-Test strip requirements

Manual E-Test strip detection

If the algorithms do not produce the expected results or if you prefer to do a manual annotation, you can use our interactive tool. To open it, select the image and click the Edit button for the strip annotation on the right-hand side.

Edit E-Test strip

To lean more about the interactive editor, follow our guide.

02 December 2025