JP2010217042A - Specimen management apparatus, specimen information generation apparatus, and specimen management method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable a sender or a receiver of specimens to confirm whether types and the number of the specimens introduced into a laboratory are correct when the specimens are delivered. <P>SOLUTION: An input unit 201 of a specimen management apparatus 100 is provided for each specimen, and inputs a subject specimen information associated with main specimen information on a content in each specimen, and the other specimen information as information on the other specimen carried around the same time as the specimen per subject. If the subject specimen information is input by the input unit 201, a management unit 202 stores acceptance information for indicating that the specimen corresponding to the main specimen information is carried, and the subject specimen information, and collectively manages the acceptance information on the specimen in units of the subject. If the subject specimen information is input by the input unit 201, a control unit 203 implements a control for output of the acceptance information on the specimen in units of the subject managed by the management unit 202 from an output unit 204. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a specimen management apparatus and specimen management method for managing a specimen such as blood collected from a subject, and a specimen information generating apparatus for generating specimen information such as blood collected from a subject.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in medical practice, various tests are performed by collecting a sample such as blood from a subject in a sample container such as a test tube. There has been proposed a technique for preventing a specimen from being mixed by attaching a barcode for identifying the specimen to the specimen container (for example, see Patent Document 1 below).

  The specimen is usually examined in a laboratory. When the examination room and the central blood collection room used by an outpatient for performing a general examination are adjacent to each other, the collected specimen is examined in the adjacent examination room. On the other hand, when the central blood collection chamber and the examination room are not adjacent to each other, an operation of transporting the collected specimen to the examination room occurs. Also, when a sample is collected in a medical department or ward, an operation for transporting the sample to the examination room occurs.

JP 2003-294664 A

  However, in the prior art, it is possible to identify each sample by reading a bar code. However, when the sample is transported to the laboratory, the sample transferor or recipient receives the sample at the time of delivery. There is a problem that it is unclear whether or not the type and quantity of specimens brought into the hospital are regular ones requested by a doctor.

  That is, there is a problem that it is impossible to carry out the original test when the type and quantity of the sample brought in are not regular. Also, for example, the requesting doctor knows that the original test was not performed because the test result did not come even after several days from the requested date, and the sample was collected again and the test result was obtained. There was a problem that a lot of time was lost. Furthermore, in this case, for example, an outpatient who has collected blood in the central blood collection room will visit again and collect a sample again, resulting in a problem that extra time and labor are required.

  Also, if the deliverer or recipient is not sure of the correct type and quantity of the specimen, for example, when the person in charge of the examination tries to carry out the examination, if the specimen is not found in the original location, Since it was unclear whether there was no sample or the sample disappeared after delivery, there was a problem that it was impossible to determine when searching for the sample, and it took a lot of time to search for the sample. .

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, the present invention confirms whether the type or quantity of the sample brought into the laboratory at the time of sample delivery is correct by the sample deliverer or recipient. The purpose is to be able to.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, a sample management device according to the present invention is a sample management device that manages the state of loading of a plurality of samples collected from a subject, and shows the contents of the sample. Input means for inputting subject specimen information in which specimen information is associated with information on other specimens (hereinafter referred to as “other specimen information”) for each subject carried in at the same time as the specimen; When the subject sample information is input, the reception information indicating that the sample corresponding to the main sample information has been carried in and the subject sample information are stored, and the reception information of the sample for each subject is collectively managed. A control means for performing control to output the receipt information of the specimen in units of subjects managed by the management means when the subject specimen information is input by the input means. When, characterized in that and an output means for outputting the information controlled by the control means.

  In the above invention, the input means inputs information on a deliverer who delivers the specimen and information on a recipient who receives the specimen (hereinafter referred to as “delivery information”) together with the subject specimen information, and the management means When sample information is input, the received information including the delivery person information and the subject sample information are stored, and the received information of the sample for each subject is managed collectively.

  In the above invention, the information processing apparatus further includes an acquisition unit configured to acquire information on a current date and time, and the management unit uses the information on the current date and time acquired by the acquisition unit to obtain information on the date and time when the sample was delivered. The received information and the subject specimen information are stored in the received information, and the received information of specimens in units of subjects is managed collectively.

  In the above invention, the subject specimen information includes information on examination items for each specimen.

  In the above invention, when receiving means for indicating the completion of input of the subject specimen information input by the input means, and the control means, when the reception means indicates that the input is completed, Control for determining whether or not there is an uninjected sample for each subject based on the received information for each subject managed by the management means, and when it is determined that there is an unincorporated sample, information indicating that is output It is characterized by performing.

  In addition, the specimen information generating apparatus according to the present invention provides the specimen information indicating the contents of the specimen from the operator, and information on other specimens for each subject to be carried in at the same time as the specimen (hereinafter referred to as “other specimen information”). ”), A generating unit that generates subject sample information that associates the main sample information received by the receiving unit with the other sample information, and the generation unit that generates the subject sample information. Output means for outputting subject specimen information.

  In addition, the sample management method according to the present invention includes main sample information indicating the content of the sample and information on other samples (hereinafter referred to as “other sample information”) for each subject that is carried in at the same time as the sample. An input unit for inputting the associated subject sample information; and when the subject sample information is input by the input unit, received information indicating that a sample corresponding to the main sample information has been carried in, and the subject sample information; A sample management method used for a sample management apparatus for managing a plurality of samples collected from a subject. An input process in which subject specimen information of the specimen is input, and when the subject specimen information is input in the input process, the reception information of the specimen in units of subjects managed by the management unit is output. And a control step of performing control, characterized in that it comprises a, and an output step of outputting the information controlled by the control process.

  According to the present invention, since it is possible for the sample deliverer or recipient to confirm whether there is an error in the type and quantity of the sample brought into the laboratory at the time of sample delivery, In addition to being able to perform an accurate examination, it is possible to take quick measures when there is an error in the type and quantity of the specimen.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the sample management apparatus according to the first embodiment. 1 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a sample management apparatus according to a first embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of a sample according to the first embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of barcode data. 1 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a specimen information generating apparatus according to a first embodiment. 4 is a flowchart showing the contents of a sample information generation processing procedure of the sample information generation apparatus according to the first embodiment; It is a flowchart which shows the content of the operation procedure of the sample management apparatus by an operator. 4 is a flowchart showing the contents of a sample management processing procedure of the sample management apparatus according to the first embodiment; It is a flowchart which shows the content of the carrying-in condition output processing procedure of a sample management apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the operation screen displayed on the display of a sample management apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display screen of the item information in a container displayed on a display. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of data managed by the sample management apparatus according to the second embodiment. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a specimen information generating apparatus according to a second embodiment. 10 is a flowchart showing the contents of a sample information association processing procedure of the sample information generating apparatus according to the second embodiment; FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a sample management apparatus according to a second embodiment. 10 is a flowchart showing the contents of a sample management processing procedure of the sample management apparatus according to the second embodiment;

  Exemplary embodiments 1 and 2 of a sample management device, a sample information generation device, and a sample management method according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the first embodiment, a case will be described in which all data indicating the contents of a specimen are stored in the barcode of the specimen. In the second embodiment, a case will be described in which not all data indicating the contents of the specimen and the like are stored, but only identification information is stored in the barcode of the specimen.

(Embodiment 1)
(Hardware configuration of sample management device)
The basic configuration of the sample management apparatus according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a hardware configuration of the sample management apparatus according to the first embodiment. In FIG. 1, a sample management apparatus 100 is realized by a PC (Personal Computer) installed in a laboratory or the like, and includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101, a ROM (Read-Only Memory) 102, and a RAM (Random Access Memory). ) 103, magnetic disk drive 104, magnetic disk 105, optical disk drive 106, optical disk 107, display 108, interface (Interface) 109, keyboard 110, mouse 111, barcode reader 112, printer 113. Each component is connected by a bus 120.

  The CPU 101 governs overall control of the sample management apparatus 100. The ROM 102 stores programs such as a boot program and a specimen management program. The sample management program manages received information indicating that the sample has been loaded and received information including other samples for each subject based on the barcode data of the sample read by the barcode reader 112. This is a program to output.

  The RAM 103 is used as a work area for the CPU 101. The magnetic disk drive 104 controls reading / writing of data with respect to the magnetic disk 105 according to the control of the CPU 101. The magnetic disk 105 stores data written under the control of the magnetic disk drive 104.

  The optical disk drive 106 controls reading / writing of data with respect to the optical disk 107 according to the control of the CPU 101. The optical disc 107 stores data written under the control of the optical disc drive 106, and causes the computer to read data stored on the optical disc 107.

  The display 108 displays data such as a document, an image, and function information as well as a cursor, an icon, or a tool box. As this display 108, for example, a CRT, a TFT liquid crystal display, a plasma display, or the like can be adopted.

  An interface (hereinafter abbreviated as “I / F”) 109 controls input / output of data from an external device. The keyboard 110 includes keys for inputting characters, numbers, various instructions, and the like, and inputs data. Moreover, a touch panel type input pad or a numeric keypad may be used.

  The mouse 111 performs cursor movement, range selection, window movement, size change, and the like. A trackball or a joystick may be used as long as they have the same function as a pointing device.

  The barcode reader 112 optically reads a barcode, analyzes a bar and space pattern, and captures barcode data into the sample management apparatus 100. The barcode reader 112 can adopt a contact type or a non-contact type according to the barcode format. Specifically, a pen reader, a CCD touch reader, a two-dimensional barcode reader, or the like can be adopted. .

  The printer 113 prints image data and document data. For example, a laser printer or an ink jet printer can be employed as the printer 113.

(Functional configuration of sample management device)
Next, the functional configuration of the sample management apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a functional configuration of the sample management apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment. This sample management apparatus 100 manages the carry-in status of a plurality of samples collected from a subject. In FIG. 2, the sample management apparatus 100 includes an input unit 201, a management unit 202, a control unit 203, an output unit 204, an acquisition unit 205, and a reception unit 206.

  The input unit 201 inputs subject sample information (barcode data) provided for each sample. The subject specimen information is information in which main specimen information indicating the contents of each specimen is associated with information on other specimens (hereinafter referred to as “other specimen information”) for each subject that is brought in at the same time as the specimen. is there. The sample information is specifically information indicating the sample (for example, blood) of the subject A. The other sample information is, for example, information such as another sample (for example, urine) of the subject A that is carried in at the same time as the blood of the subject A. Only the number of pieces of information may be used.

  Specifically, the input unit 201 inputs the subject sample information read by the barcode reader 112 shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the input unit 201 inputs the subject sample information read by the barcode reader 112, but is not limited thereto, and the subject sample information can be input by the operator. In the case of numbers, symbols, etc., it is also possible to input subject specimen information from the keyboard 110 or the like. In addition to this, when the subject sample information is stored in the IC chip, it is also possible to input the subject sample information read by the IC chip reader.

  When the subject sample information is input by the input unit 201, the management unit 202 stores reception information indicating that the sample corresponding to the sample information is carried in and the subject sample information, and receives the sample in units of subjects. Manage information collectively. Specifically, the management unit 202 stores, for example, blood reception information of the subject A and information on other specimens (for example, urine) of the subject A, and manages blood and urine delivery in units of subjects. To do. Carry-in includes “sample reception” in the laboratory, as well as “sample arrival” for checking the correspondence between the requested item of each sample and the sample.

  When the subject sample information is input by the input unit 201, the control unit 203 performs control to output the reception information of the sample for each subject managed by the management unit 202. Specifically, for example, when the subject sample information of the blood of the subject A is read, the control unit 203 receives the information indicating that the blood of the subject A is carried in, and the received information of the other samples of the subject A Is output.

  The output unit 204 outputs the information controlled by the control unit 203. Specifically, the output unit 204 outputs the information to the display 108 shown in FIG.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the input unit 201 inputs information on a deliverer who delivers a sample and information on a recipient who receives the sample (hereinafter referred to as “deliverer information”) together with the subject sample information. The delivery person information may be any information that can specify the delivery person or the recipient, and for example, a staff ID can be used. The input to the input unit 201 includes an operation input using the keyboard 110 or the like, and an input by reading using an IC chip reader or barcode reader 112 when an employee ID is stored in an IC chip or barcode. It is done.

  In such a configuration in which the transferee information is input, the management unit 202 includes the transferee information in the received information when the subject sample information is input, and stores the received information and other sample information, Collecting receipt information of specimens per subject. Specifically, for example, when the blood of the subject A is carried in, the information of the deliverer who delivered the blood and the recipient who received the blood The information is related to the blood reception information of the subject A. In this case, the control unit 203 performs control to output the received information including the delivery person information together with the other specimen information for each subject.

  In the present embodiment, the acquisition unit 205 acquires information on the current date and time. In this case, the management unit 202 uses the current date and time information acquired by the acquisition unit 205 to include in the received information the date and time when the sample was delivered, and stores the received information and other sample information. Then, the receipt information of the specimens for each subject is managed collectively. “To include the information on the date and time when the specimen is delivered in the received information” specifically, for example, when the blood of the subject A is carried in, the information on the date and time when the blood of the subject A is carried In other words, it is associated with the received information, more specifically, a time stamp.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the subject sample information includes information on test items for each sample. Specifically, the test item information includes, for example, the test item information of the subject A's blood and the test item of another specimen (for example, urine) of the subject A that is brought in at the same time as the blood of the subject A. Information.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the accepting unit 206 accepts an indication that the input of the subject sample information input by the input unit 201 is complete. In this case, the control unit 203 determines whether or not there is an undelivered sample for each subject based on the received information for each subject managed by the management unit 202 when the acceptance unit 206 accepts that the input is completed. If it is determined that there is an unincorporated sample, control is performed to output information indicating that. The reception unit 206 corresponds to a reception end button 906 described later with reference to FIG.

  The input unit 201, the management unit 202, the control unit 203, the output unit 204, the acquisition unit 205, and the reception unit 206 are realized by the CPU 101 illustrated in FIG. That is, each unit is realized by the CPU 101 executing the sample management program stored in the ROM 102.

(Sample outline)
Next, the outline of the sample according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of an outline of the specimen according to the first embodiment. In FIG. 3, the sample 300 includes a sample container 310 and a barcode 320. For example, blood, urine, or the like is sealed in the sample container 310. A barcode 320 is affixed to the sample container 310.

  The bar code 320 stores information indicating the contents of the sample 300, information on test items of the sample, information on other samples 300 of the same subject that are carried in at the same time, and the like. In the present embodiment, the barcode 320 uses a one-dimensional barcode, but a two-dimensional barcode can also be used, and an IC chip can also be used.

(Contents of barcode data)
Next, the contents of the barcode data (subject specimen information) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the barcode data. In FIG. 4, the barcode data 400 includes main sample information 410 indicating the contents of each sample 300 and other sample information 420 carried in at the same time as each sample 300. The sample information 410 includes a code 411, a subject ID 412, a name 413, a request source 414, and a container name 415.

  The code 411 is a symbol given to each barcode 320 (container name 415). Subject ID 412 is a symbol given to each subject. The name 413 is the name of the subject. The request source 414 is the department that requested the examination. The container name 415 indicates the contents in the sample container 310 and the contents of the inspection, and includes information on the inspection item.

  The other sample information 420 is information of another sample 300 that is carried in at the same time. The other sample information 420 includes a code 421 and a container name 422. The code 421 is a symbol assigned to each other specimen 300 (container name 422). The container name 422 indicates the contents in the sample container 310 of another sample 300 or the details of the test, and includes information on the test item.

  For example, “A001” of the code 411 has the subject ID 412 as “1234”, the name 413 as “former”, the requester 414 as “internal medicine”, and the container name 415 to be examined as “general urine”. ing. In the other sample information 420 carried in at the same time as the sample 300, the container name 422 whose code 421 is “A002” is “spinal fluid”.

  On the other hand, for the code 411 “A002”, the subject ID 412 is “1234”, the name 413 is “former”, the requester 414 is “internal medicine”, and the container name 415 to be examined is “spinal fluid”. Yes. In the other sample information 420 carried in at the same time as the sample 300, the container name 422 whose code 421 is “A001” is “general urine”. In this case, the “300” specimen 300 has two types of codes 411 of “A001” or “A002”. That is, the barcode data 400 with the code 411 “A001” or “A002” stores data of all the specimens 300 for “A”, respectively.

(Functional configuration of specimen information generation device)
Here, a specimen information generating apparatus that generates barcode data will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a functional configuration of the sample information generation apparatus according to the first embodiment. 5 includes a computer device such as a PC having a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like.

  In FIG. 5, the sample information generation apparatus 500 includes a reception unit 501, a generation unit 502, and an output unit 503. The accepting unit 501 accepts input from the operator of main sample information 410 indicating the contents of the sample 300 and other sample information 420 for each subject carried in at the same time as the sample 300. The accepting unit 206 accepts the main sample information 410 and the other sample information 420 from, for example, a collector who has collected the sample 300 by using a keyboard or a mouse.

  The generation unit 502 generates subject sample information in which the main sample information 410 received by the reception unit 501 and the other sample information 420 are associated with each other. The generation unit 502 generates subject sample information corresponding to the number of other samples 300. That is, when there are four other specimens 300, five patterns of subject specimen information in which the main specimen information 410 and the other specimen information 420 are replaced are generated.

  It should be noted that a determination unit (not shown) is provided so that, for example, when main sample information 410 and other sample information 420 of a subject are received, it is determined whether there is an input error in the main sample information 410 and other sample information 420. It is possible. For example, in the case where the subject “class A” requires the blood sample 300 and the urine sample 300, the blood sample information 410 when the urine is used as the main sample information 410, even though urine is input in the other sample information 420 of blood. When it is determined that there is no input of the other sample information 420, that is, when it is determined that the number of replacement of the main sample information 410 and the other sample information 420 does not match, a warning unit (not shown) indicates that there is an input error. It is possible to warn.

  The output unit 503 outputs the subject sample information generated by the generation unit 502. A barcode 320 is created using the outputted subject specimen information as barcode data 400. Each functional unit described above is realized by the CPU executing a sample information generation program stored in a ROM or the like of the sample information generation apparatus 500.

(Sample information generation processing procedure of sample information generation apparatus)
Next, the sample information generation processing procedure of the sample information generation apparatus 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating the content of the sample information generation processing procedure of the sample information generation apparatus 500 according to the first embodiment. In FIG. 6, the CPU of the sample information generating apparatus 500 determines whether or not the input of the main sample information 410 and the other sample information 420 has been received by the receiving unit 501 (step S601).

  Until the input of the main sample information 410 and the other sample information 420 is received (step S601: No loop), and the input of the main sample information 410 and the other sample information 420 is received (step S601: Yes), the generation unit By the function 502, the subject sample information in which the main sample information 410 and the other sample information 420 are associated is generated (step S602). Thereafter, the generated subject specimen information is output (step S603), and the series of processes is terminated. A barcode 320 is created using the outputted subject sample information as barcode data 400.

(Operating procedure of sample management device by operator)
Next, the operation procedure of the sample management apparatus 100 by the operator will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the contents of the operation procedure of the sample management apparatus 100 by the operator. In FIG. 7, the recipient of the sample 300 as an operator operates the keyboard 110 and logs in to the sample management apparatus 100 using, for example, a staff ID and a password (step S701).

  Next, the operator inputs the ID of the transferer as the deliverer (step S702). Then, the barcode 320 attached to the sample 300 is read using the barcode reader 112 (step S703). Thereafter, the operator determines whether or not there is a remaining sample 300 in the loaded sample 300 (step S704). If there is a remaining sample 300 (step S704: Yes), the operator proceeds to step S702. Repeat the operation. If there is no remaining sample 300 (step S704: No), the operation is terminated.

(Sample management processing procedure of sample management device)
Next, the sample management processing procedure of the sample management apparatus 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8A is a flowchart of the sample management processing procedure of the sample management apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment. In FIG. 8A, the CPU 101 of the sample management apparatus 100 determines whether or not the barcode data 400 is input as the barcode 320 is read by the barcode reader 112 (step S801). .

  It is in a standby state until the barcode data 400 is input (step S801: No loop). When the barcode data 400 is input (step S801: Yes), received information indicating that the sample 300 corresponding to the sample information 410 has been loaded is stored in the RAM 103 or the magnetic disk 105 (step S802). Further, in addition to the reading date and time of the barcode 320 when the barcode data 400 is input, the delivery information including the delivery person and recipient of the specimen 300 inputted by the operator of the specimen management apparatus 100 is included in the receipt information. Then, it is stored in the RAM 103, the magnetic disk 105, etc. (step S803).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether there is other specimen information 420 in the input barcode data 400 (step S804). When there is the other sample information 420 (step S804: Yes), the main sample information 410 and the other sample information 420 are stored in the RAM 103, the magnetic disk 105, or the like (step S805). Then, the reception information for each subject is output from the display 108 (step S806), and the series of processing ends. On the other hand, when there is no other sample information (step S804: No), only this sample information is stored (step S807), and the process proceeds to step S806.

(Procedure status output processing procedure of the sample management device)
Next, the loading status output processing procedure of the sample management apparatus 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8-2 is a flowchart showing the contents of the carry-in status output processing procedure of the sample management apparatus 100. In FIG. 8B, the CPU 101 of the sample management apparatus 100 determines whether or not a reception end button, which is displayed on the display 108 so as to be selectable, is selected (step S811).

  It is in a standby state until the reception end button is pressed (step S811: No loop). When the reception end button is pressed (step S811: Yes), it is determined whether or not there is an unloaded sample 300 based on the reception information stored in the RAM 103, the magnetic disk 105, or the like (step S812).

  If there is no unloaded sample 300 (step S812: No), the process is terminated as it is. When there is a sample 300 that has not been loaded (step S812: Yes), information indicating the sample 300 that has not been loaded is printed out from the printer 113 (step S813), and the process is terminated. When there is a sample 300 that has not been loaded (step S812: Yes), information indicating the sample 300 that has not been loaded is printed out from the printer 113 (step S813), but a warning display or the like can also be performed. It is also possible not to print out by setting.

(Example of operation screen)
Next, an example of an operation screen displayed on the display 108 of the sample management apparatus 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of an operation screen displayed on the display 108 of the sample management apparatus 100. Hereinafter, icons and the like on the display screen 900 will be described together with operation procedures.

  On the display screen 900, the user name 901 displays the logged-in recipient. In the specimen transferer field 902 as a deliverer, the specimen transferer is displayed when designated by the operator. When the start button 903 is selected, the barcode 320 can be read by the barcode reader 112. In the barcode column 904, for example, the code 411 of the read barcode 320 is displayed.

  The list 905 is a list of the barcode data 400 stored in the barcode 320, the date and time of receipt, and the information on the delivery person. In the reception time column 905a in the list 905, when the barcode 320 is read, the reception date and time are displayed for items that have already been received, and “not yet” is displayed for items that have not been acquired. In addition, black circles are displayed for those read by the current operation.

  In the sample transporter field 905b in the list 905, the transporter designated in the sample transporter field 902 is displayed for the received container. In the receipt confirmation person column 905c in the list 905, the login person of the terminal at the time of receipt is displayed.

  A reception end button 906 is a button that is pressed when reading of the barcode 320 is completed. The operation setting screen 907 is a screen displayed when the setting for performing arrival confirmation work is performed. The arrival confirmation work is performed when the specimen 300 is received, and is a work for confirming the correspondence between the requested item of each specimen 300 and the specimen 300. The place where the arrival confirmation work is performed and the place where the receipt confirmation work is performed. Can be performed simultaneously with the receipt confirmation work.

  In the print setting 907a of the operation setting screen 907, the presence / absence of printing can be specified. The presence / absence of printing is displayed even if it is not set to perform arrival confirmation work. When the arrival confirmation setting 907b is set to confirm the arrival, the label issuing condition can be designated by the check item of the label setting 907c. The output destination setting 907d can specify the output destination of the label.

  In such a display screen 900, for example, when a container indicated by reference numeral 910 is double-clicked, in-container item information described below with reference to FIG. 10 is displayed.

(Example of display screen for item information in container)
FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen for in-container item information displayed on the display 108. In FIG. 10, in-container item information 1000 is a person who shows details of examination contents for each specimen 300. Thus, the in-container item information 1000 can be displayed for each container that the operator double-clicks.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, the barcode data 400 provided in each sample 300 includes the main sample information 410 indicating the contents of each sample 300 and the subject carried in at the same time as each sample 300. Each sample information 420 is stored, and in the sample management apparatus 100, when the barcode data 400 is input, received information indicating that the sample 300 has been loaded, received information of other samples 300, and the like. Was output.

  Therefore, since it becomes possible for the deliverer or recipient of the sample 300 to check whether there is an error in the type and quantity of the sample 300 brought into the laboratory when the sample 300 is delivered, it is possible to quickly and accurately In addition, it is possible to perform a quick examination when there is an error in the type and quantity of the specimen 300.

  In addition, when the sample 300 is received, both the recipient and recipient of the sample 300 can simultaneously confirm the correctness of the type and quantity of the sample 300 required for the requested test. Work errors during delivery can be suppressed. In addition, if the quantity is insufficient at the time of delivery, a request to promptly collect the required specimen 300 can be communicated to the transferor, the collector, or the instructing doctor of the examination request. The cause can be investigated and countermeasures can be taken.

  Also, if the sample 300 is not found, for example, even in the central blood collection room visited by the outpatient, it is possible to collect the sample 300 again before the outpatient goes home. Can be reduced.

  Further, when the sample 300 is delivered, if the type and quantity are correct and the sample 300 is not found afterwards, it is clear that the sample 300 has been lost, and the next response such as searching the laboratory is quickly performed. In addition, it is possible to prevent troubles in the medical field and improve the efficiency of medical work.

  In particular, in this embodiment, when the location where the sample 300 is confirmed for arrival and the location where the sample 300 is confirmed for receipt are the same location, the receipt confirmation can be performed simultaneously with the arrival confirmation operation. It is. Therefore, the receipt confirmation of the sample 300 can be performed easily and quickly without increasing the number of work steps.

  In addition, for example, when the instructing doctor requests an examination but the examination room does not answer the examination result for a long time, the cause of the inquiry from the instructing doctor to the examination room is the receipt of the specimen 300 The laboratory can easily know whether the answer is delayed because no response has been made, or whether the answer is delayed because the examination is taking a long time. Therefore, it is possible to easily transmit the examination status of the examination room from the examination room side to the instructing doctor, and the instructing doctor can improve the efficiency of medical work.

  In addition, since the delivery person and recipient of the specimen 300 are included in the receipt information and stored, the responsibility can be clarified, and the consciousness to prevent delivery mistakes for the delivery person is improved. Can be made.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, since the information on the date and time when the sample 300 was delivered is included in the received information and stored as a time stamp, the elapsed time after the reception becomes clear and the sample It is possible to prevent the specimen 300 from being left for a long time after receiving 300.

  In addition, since the barcode data 400 includes information on the inspection items for each specimen 300, when the barcode data 400 is read by the specimen management apparatus 100, the recipient views the information on the inspection items. It becomes possible to do. That is, the recipient can view detailed information related to the received specimen 300.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the reception end button 906 indicating completion of reading of the barcode 320 is selected, if it is determined that there is an unloaded sample 300, information indicating that is output. Therefore, the transferor and the recipient can immediately recognize that the sample 300 is insufficient. Therefore, it is possible to take quick measures against the shortage of the sample 300.

(Embodiment 2)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the second embodiment, the barcode 320 of the sample 300 does not store all the data indicating the contents of the sample 300, and the barcode 320 of the sample 300 stores only the identification information. Different from Form 1. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to those described in the first embodiment, description thereof will be omitted as appropriate, and only differences from the first embodiment will be described.

(Content of data managed by the sample management device)
The contents of data managed by the sample management apparatus according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The configuration of the sample management apparatus according to the second embodiment will be described later with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of data contents managed by the sample management apparatus according to the second embodiment. In FIG. 11, data 1100 managed by the sample management apparatus includes identification information 1101 and subject sample information 1102.

  The identification information 1101 has a code 411. Only the code 411 is stored in the bar code 320. On the other hand, the subject specimen information 1102 is information generated by a specimen information generation apparatus described later with reference to FIG. 12, and is information acquired from the specimen information generation apparatus. Note that the sample management apparatus and a sample information generation apparatus described later may be connected via a network, and the sample management apparatus may acquire the identification information 1101 and the subject sample information 1102 from the sample information generation apparatus, or the identification information 1101. Alternatively, the information may be acquired from a storage medium such as a USB memory in which the subject specimen information 1102 is stored.

(Functional configuration of specimen information generation device)
Here, a specimen information generating apparatus that generates barcode data will be described. FIG. 12 is a block diagram of a functional configuration of the specimen information generation apparatus according to the second embodiment. 12 includes a computer device such as a PC having a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like.

  In FIG. 12, the sample information generation apparatus 1200 includes a reception unit 1201, a generation unit 1202, a linking unit 1203, and an output unit 1204. The accepting unit 1201 accepts main sample information 410 indicating the contents of the sample 300 and other sample information 420 for each subject that is carried in at the same time as the sample 300 from a collector who has collected the sample. The generation unit 1202 generates subject sample information 1102 in which the main sample information 410 and the other sample information 420 are associated with each other.

  The associating unit 1203 associates the subject specimen information 1102 generated by the generating unit 1202 with the unique identification information 1101 set in advance. The output unit 1204 outputs the identification information 1101 associated with the subject sample information 1102 by the association unit 1203. The barcode 320 is created using the output identification information 1101.

  Note that the identification information 1101 and the subject sample information 1102 associated by the association unit 1203 may be stored in a storage unit (not shown) included in the sample information generation apparatus 1200, or the sample 300 is managed. The information may be transmitted to the sample management device, or may be transmitted to an information management device (not shown) that manages the information.

  Also in the present embodiment, when a determination unit (not shown) is provided and the main sample information 410 and the other sample information 420 of a subject are received, an error in input is made in the main sample information 410 and the other sample information 420. It is possible to determine whether there is any. That is, when it is determined that the numbers of the replacement of the main sample information 410 and the other sample information 420 do not match, it is possible to warn that there is an input error from a warning unit (not shown).

(Specimen information association processing procedure of specimen information generation apparatus)
Next, the sample information association processing procedure of the sample information generation apparatus 1200 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the contents of the sample information association processing procedure of the sample information generating apparatus 1200 according to the second embodiment. In FIG. 13, the CPU of the sample information generation apparatus 1200 determines whether or not the reception unit 1201 has received input of the main sample information 410 and the other sample information 420 (step S1301).

  Until the input of the main sample information 410 and the other sample information 420 is received (step S1301: No loop), when the input of the main sample information 410 and the other sample information 420 is received (step S1301: Yes), the generation unit By the function of 1202, subject sample information 1102 in which the main sample information 410 and the other sample information 420 are associated with each other is generated (step S1302).

  Thereafter, the generated subject specimen information 1102 and identification information 1101 are linked (step S1303). Then, the identification information 1101 associated with the subject specimen information 1102 is output (step S1304), and the series of processes is terminated. The barcode 320 is created using the output identification information 1101.

(Functional configuration of sample management device)
Next, the functional configuration of the sample management apparatus according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a block diagram of a functional configuration of the sample management apparatus according to the second embodiment. In FIG. 14, the sample management apparatus 1400 includes an input unit 1401, a sample information acquisition unit 1402, a management unit 1403, a control unit 1404, and an output unit 1405.

  The input unit 1401 is provided for each specimen 300 and inputs identification information 1101 for identifying the specimen. That is, the input unit 1401 inputs only the code 411. The sample information acquisition unit 1402 acquires subject sample information 1102. The subject sample information 1102 is information in which the main sample information 410 and the other sample information 420 for each subject that is carried in at the same time as the sample 300 are associated with each other and are associated with the identification information 1101.

  When the subject sample information 1102 is stored in a storage unit such as a magnetic disk included in the sample management device 1400, the sample information acquisition unit 1402 acquires the subject sample information 1102 from the storage unit. In addition to the acquisition from such a storage unit, for example, when the sample information generation device 1200 or an information management device (not shown) that manages subject sample information is connected by communication via a network, the sample information acquisition unit 1402 May be acquired by receiving the subject sample information 1102.

  When the identification information 1101 is input by the input unit 1401, the management unit 1403 causes the sample information acquisition unit 1402 to acquire the subject sample information 1102 corresponding to the identification information 1101. Furthermore, the management unit 1403 stores reception information indicating that the sample 300 corresponding to the identification information 1101 has been carried in, and collectively manages the sample reception information for each subject.

  When the identification information 1101 is input by the input unit 1401, the control unit 1404 performs control to output the reception information of the specimen for each subject managed by the management unit 1403. The output unit 1405 outputs information controlled by the control unit 1404.

  Although not described in the second embodiment, the delivery information may be input to the input unit 201 or the acquisition unit 205 that acquires the current date / time information may be provided. The delivery information includes the delivery information and the current date and time information. Further, a reception unit 206 indicating completion of input of the identification information 1101 is provided, and when there is an uninjected sample for each subject, information indicating that is output.

(Sample management processing procedure of sample management device)
Next, the sample management processing procedure of the sample management apparatus 1400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating the contents of the sample management processing procedure of the sample management apparatus 1400 according to the second embodiment. In FIG. 15, the sample management apparatus 1400 determines whether or not there is an input of a code 411 when the barcode 320 is read by the barcode reader 112 (step S1501).

  It is in a standby state until the code 411 is input (step S1501: No loop). If there is an input of the code 411 (step S1501: Yes), the subject sample information 1102 is acquired (step S1502). Then, received information indicating that the sample 300 corresponding to the identification information 1101 has been loaded is stored in a storage unit such as a RAM (step S1503). Further, in addition to the reading date and time of the barcode 320 when the barcode data 400 is input, the delivery information including the delivery person and recipient of the specimen 300 inputted by the operator of the specimen management apparatus 1400 is included in the receipt information. Then, it is stored in a storage unit such as a RAM (step S1504).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether there is other specimen information 420 in the input barcode data 400 (step S1505). When there is the other sample information 420 (step S1505: Yes), the main sample information 410 and the other sample information 420 are stored in a storage unit such as a RAM (step S1506). Then, the reception information for each subject is output from the display 108 (step S1507), and the series of processing ends. On the other hand, when there is no other sample information (step S1505: No), only this sample information is stored (step S1508), and the process proceeds to step S1507.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, only the code 411 is stored in the barcode 320 provided in each sample 300, and the sample information 410 indicating the contents of each sample 300 on the sample management device 1400 side and Receiving information indicating that the sample 300 has been loaded when the code 411 of the barcode 320 is input so that each sample 300 and the other sample information 420 for each subject carried in at the same time are acquired. The reception information of other specimens 300 is output.

  Therefore, since it becomes possible for the deliverer or recipient of the sample 300 to check whether there is an error in the type and quantity of the sample 300 brought into the laboratory when the sample 300 is delivered, it is possible to quickly and accurately In addition, it is possible to perform a quick examination when there is an error in the type and quantity of the specimen 300. Thus, also in Embodiment 2, the same effect as Embodiment 1 can be obtained.

  As described above, according to the sample management device, the sample information generation device, and the sample management method of the present invention, whether there is an error in the type and quantity of the sample 300 brought into the laboratory when the sample 300 is delivered. This makes it possible for the deliverer or recipient of the specimen 300 to confirm.

  Note that the sample management method described in the first and second embodiments can be realized by executing a sample management program prepared in advance on a computer such as a personal computer or a workstation. These programs are recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a hard disk, a flexible disk, a CD-ROM, an MO, and a DVD, and are executed by being read from the recording medium by the computer. These programs may be transmission media that can be distributed via a network such as the Internet.

  As described above, the present invention is useful for managing a sample such as blood collected from a subject, and is particularly suitable for managing a sample at the time of sample delivery.

100 Sample management device 101 CPU
102 ROM
103 RAM
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 108 Display 201 Input part 202 Management part 203 Control part 204 Output part 205 Acquisition part 206 Reception part 300 Sample 310 Sample container 320 Barcode 400 Barcode data 500 Sample information generation apparatus 501 Reception part 502 Generation part 503 Output part 900 Display screen 1200 Specimen information generation device 1201 Reception unit 1202 Generation unit 1203 Association unit 1204 Output unit 1400 Sample management device 1401 Input unit 1402 Specimen information acquisition unit 1403 Management unit 1404 Control unit 1405 Output unit

Claims (7)

A sample management device that manages the status of loading of a plurality of samples collected from a subject,
Input means for inputting subject specimen information in which main specimen information indicating the contents of the specimen and information on other specimens (hereinafter referred to as “other specimen information”) for each subject to be delivered at the same time as the specimen are associated When,
When the subject sample information is input by the input means, the receiving information indicating that the sample corresponding to the main sample information is carried in and the subject sample information are stored, and the receiving information of the sample in units of subjects is stored. Management means to manage in a batch,
With
When the subject sample information is input by the input unit, a control unit that performs control to output the receipt information of the sample in units of subjects managed by the management unit;
Output means for outputting the information controlled by the control means;
A specimen management apparatus comprising: The input means inputs the information on the deliverer who delivers the sample and the recipient who receives the sample (hereinafter referred to as “deliverer information”) together with the subject sample information,
When the subject sample information is input, the management means stores the receipt information including the delivery person information and the subject sample information, and collectively manages the receipt information of the subject in units of subjects. The sample management apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: It further comprises an acquisition means for acquiring current date and time information,
The management means uses the current date and time information acquired by the acquisition means to include information on the date and time when the sample was delivered in the received information, and stores the received information and the subject sample information. The sample management apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the reception information of the sample for each subject is collectively managed.   The sample management apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the subject sample information includes information on a test item for each sample. Accepting means for accepting the completion of the input of the subject specimen information inputted by the input means;
The control means determines whether or not there is an unincorporated sample per subject based on the received information per subject managed by the management means when the accepting means accepts the completion of input. The sample management apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when it is determined that there is an unincorporated sample, control is performed to output information indicating that. Accepting means for receiving input from the operator of the sample information indicating the contents of the sample and information on other samples (hereinafter referred to as “other sample information”) for each subject that is carried in at the same time as the sample;
Generating means for generating subject specimen information that associates the main specimen information received by the receiving means with the other specimen information;
Output means for outputting the subject specimen information generated by the generating means;
A specimen information generating apparatus comprising: An input unit for inputting subject sample information in which main sample information indicating the contents of the sample and information on other samples (hereinafter referred to as “other sample information”) for each subject carried in at the same time as the sample are associated When,
When the subject specimen information is input by the input unit, the reception information indicating that the specimen corresponding to the specimen information has been carried in and the subject specimen information are stored, and the receipt information of the specimen in units of subjects is stored. A management department to manage all at once;
A sample management method for use in a sample management apparatus for managing the status of loading of a plurality of samples collected from a subject,
An input process for inputting subject specimen information of the specimen;
When the subject sample information is input in the input step, a control step for performing control to output the reception information of the sample in units of subjects managed by the management unit;
An output step of outputting the information controlled in the control step;
A specimen management method comprising:

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