JP2004226065A - Sample inspection system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reliably notify a user of a sample inspection system of the presence of inspection omission and to thereby improve inspection reliability. <P>SOLUTION: The sample inspection system is provided with a first inspection device for inspecting samples, a second inspection device of which the operation is determined by the result of inspection of the first inspection device, a transfer device for transferring the samples to the first and second inspection devices, and a control device for controlling the action of the first and second inspection devices and of the transfer device. The control device evaluates the result of inspection of the first inspection device, determines the operation of the second inspection device on the basis of the result of evaluation, and issues an alarm in the case that the second inspection device is not able to execute the determined action in the sample inspection system. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a sample testing system to which a plurality of testing devices are connected for efficiently testing a sample such as blood or urine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
The following are known as prior arts relating to the present invention.
A sending unit that sequentially sends out sample racks loaded with a plurality of sample containers to a transfer unit described below, a transfer unit that transfers or stops the sample rack sent from the send unit, and a sample that is sent from the transfer unit. A transport device comprising a collection unit for receiving and housing the rack; at least one blood analyzer and smear preparing device arranged facing the transport unit of the transport device; a transport device, a blood analyzer and a smear It includes a controller that exchanges information with the sample preparation device and controls these devices.Each sample container has a barcode label, and the blood analyzer and smear preparation device have a barcode reader. There is known a general blood test apparatus characterized in that a controller is provided so that smear conditions can be selected for each sample (for example, see Patent Document 1).
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
US Pat. No. 5,209,903
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the above-described conventional sample testing system, the controller evaluates the test result obtained from the blood analyzer, and determines an operation to be performed by the smear preparing apparatus based on the evaluation result (selection of smear conditions and smearing to determine the operation). Determination of whether or not to make a sample is included). According to this sample analysis system, the efficiency of inspection can be improved.
Although the control of the smear preparing device is described in Patent Document 1, the control of the transport device is not described.
If the controller determines the transfer or stop of the sample rack for each sample container and instructs the transport device, the sample analysis system becomes complicated and the cost increases.
On the other hand, if the controller controls the transport device to transfer or stop the sample rack at a predetermined timing, the sample analysis system is simplified.
However, if the sample analysis system is simplified in this way, and if the evaluation of the test results by the controller takes a long time for some reason, a smear for the sample that should be prepared for the smear is created. However, there is a possibility that the user overlooks the fact (hereinafter referred to as inspection omission).
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to surely inform a user of a sample inspection system of a fact that an inspection has been missed without complicating control of a transport device, thereby improving reliability of the inspection.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
According to the present invention, a first inspection device for inspecting a sample, a second inspection device whose operation is determined by an inspection result of the first inspection device, and a transport for transporting the sample to the first and second inspection devices A sample inspection system including an apparatus and a control device that controls operations of the first and second inspection devices and the transport device, wherein the control device evaluates an inspection result of the first inspection device, and An object of the present invention is to provide a sample inspection system that determines an operation of a second inspection device based on an evaluation result and issues a warning when the second inspection device cannot execute the determined operation.
[0006]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Samples to be inspected by the inspection apparatus of the present invention include blood and urine.
Examples of the first test apparatus of the present invention include a blood cell counter, a blood coagulation measuring apparatus, an immunoagglutination measuring apparatus, a biochemical analyzer, a urine qualitative analyzer, and the like.
Examples of the second inspection device of the present invention include a smear preparation device and a urine sediment analyzer.
[0007]
In the present invention, the control device may evaluate the inspection result of the first inspection device, and may issue a warning when a predetermined time has elapsed by the end of the evaluation.
In the present invention, the control device may be a part of the first inspection device, the second inspection device, or the transport device.
In the present invention, if there is no operation command from the control device even after the lapse of a predetermined time, the second inspection device may not operate or may perform a predetermined operation.
In the present invention, the operation of the second inspection device in the case where there is no operation command from the control device even after the predetermined time has elapsed may be settable.
In the present invention, when the control device issues an operation command to the second inspection device within a predetermined time, the transport device may be stopped until the sample is supplied to the second inspection device.
In the present invention, the transport device may transport the sample without supplying it to the second inspection device when the control device does not issue an operation command to the second inspection device within a predetermined time.
Further, in the present invention, if the control device does not issue an operation command to the second inspection device within a predetermined time, and the predetermined operation is set in the second inspection device, May be supplied to the second inspection apparatus, and if the predetermined operation is not set in the second inspection apparatus, the sample may be transported without being supplied to the second inspection apparatus.
[0008]
Example
Hereinafter, a blood test system in which a blood analyzer and a smear preparing device are connected will be described as an example of a sample test system.
Outline of configuration and operation of blood test system
FIG. 1 is a schematic plan view of the blood test system.
The transport device 10 includes a sending unit 12, a transfer unit 14, and a collection unit 16. The transfer is performed by a belt conveyor system. The sample rack 26 has a shape of a test tube so that ten sample containers 28 can be mounted. The sample rack 26 is provided on a side surface of the rack so that a barcode (sample information is input) attached to the outer wall of the sample container 28 for self-other identification can be read from the outside of the rack. It has an opening 30. An example of the sample rack 26 is shown in FIG. 4 of JP-A-63-217273.
[0009]
The sample rack 26 on which the sample container 28 is mounted is arranged in a line in the delivery unit 12 by the user. Then, when the start switch 25 is pressed by the user, the entire rack moves forward in FIG. 1, and then the leading rack is sent out to the left transfer unit 14.
The blood analyzer (in this embodiment, XE-2100 (manufactured by Sysmex Corporation)) 18 and the smear preparation device (in this embodiment, SP-100 (manufactured by Sysmex Corporation) 22 is provided.
[0010]
The rack to which the transfer unit 14 is transferred is first stopped in front of the blood analyzer 18. FIG. 2 is a view of the sample rack 26 on the transfer unit 14 viewed from the blood analyzer 18 side. The sample rack 26 that comes on the belt 36 from the left in FIG. 2 comes into contact with the contact member 38 and is stopped at a predetermined position. The barcode (that is, the sample information) of the sample container 28 is read by the barcode reader 19 built in the front part of the blood analyzer 18.
[0011]
By the way, the barcode label 32 is not always at a fixed position. For example, the sample container 28 may rotate during transport. As described above, when the barcode label 32 is not positioned facing the opening 30 of the rack 26, the barcode cannot be read. Therefore, it is necessary to be able to read the bar code label 32 at any position. As an example, there is a method of performing reading while rotating the sample container 28. In FIG. 2, reference numeral 40 denotes an example of a rotating unit of the sample container 28. Reference numeral 42 denotes a rubber cylindrical member having a slightly raised bottom, and a shaft 44 is provided at the center thereof. The shaft 44 is rotatably supported by a support 46 via a bearing. A pulley 48 is further attached to the shaft 44, a timing belt 50 is hung on the pulley 48, and the rubber columnar member 42 is rotatable by driving (not shown) a motor or the like. The rotating means 40 can further be moved up and down linearly by another driving source (not shown). The rotating means 40 moves downward, and the rubber cylindrical member 42 comes into contact with the rubber stopper 34 of the sample container 28. When the rubber cylindrical member 42 rotates slowly, the sample container 28 also rotates slowly. With this configuration, the barcode can be easily and reliably read.
[0012]
After the bar code is read, the rack 26 is laterally moved by one sample by moving the contact member 38 to the right in FIG. 2 by one sample. The sample stirring unit 71 (FIG. 10) of the blood analyzer 18 takes out the sample container 28 from the rack 26, takes it into the blood analyzer 18, inverts and stirs the sample container 28, and returns it to the rack 26. Similarly, the rack 26 is further laterally moved by one sample, and the sample aspirating section 72 (FIG. 10) takes out the stirred sample container 28 from the rack 26, takes it into the blood analyzer 18, and takes the shape of an injection needle. Blood is aspirated by tubule (pipette). Then, the blood analyzer 18 analyzes the blood. The rack 26 is thus intermittently fed one by one for each sample, and the same processing is sequentially performed. When the processing for 10 samples, that is, one rack is completed, the rack is further transported to the left in FIG. 1, and the barcode reader 23 similarly reads the barcode in the smear preparing apparatus 22 and agitates the blood. , Suction is made. The barcode read by the barcode reader 19 and the analysis result analyzed by the blood analyzer 18 are sent to a controller 24 which is a control device, and it is necessary to prepare a smear sample. Is determined.
The operation of the controller 24 will be described later in detail.
[0013]
Next, the rack 26 comes in front of the smear preparing device 22 and is stopped. The barcode reader 23 provided on the front surface of the smear preparing device 22 reads the barcode one by one, and the information is sent to the controller 24, and whether the preparation of the smear is necessary and the conditions of the smear are determined. Is calculated. If it is not necessary to prepare a smear, the rack 26 is laterally moved by one sample. If it is necessary to prepare a smear, the blood is agitated and aspirated to prepare a smear. The processed rack of one rack is sent to the collection unit 16 and arranged in the collection unit 16.
[0014]
Data flow in blood test systems
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a data flow in the blood test system.
(1) The analysis result obtained by the blood analyzer 18 and the sample information read by the barcode reader 19 are sent to the controller 24. The sample information is a number for specifying each sample (hereinafter, referred to as a sample ID).
{Circle around (2)} The controller 24 calculates the necessity of preparing a smear sample and the smear condition from the obtained analysis result.
(3) The sample ID read by the barcode reader 23 is sent to the controller 24.
The sample ID acquired in (4) and (3) and the calculation result in (2) are associated with each other by the controller 24, and the information is sent to the smear preparing device 22.
Signals transmitted between the controller 24, the blood analyzer 18, and the smear preparing device 22 pass through the transport device 10.
[0015]
Internal configuration of blood analyzer 18
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the blood analyzer 18.
The blood analyzer 18 includes a barcode reader 19, a sample agitator 71 that agitates the sample by inverting and agitating the sample container 28, a sample aspirator 72 that aspirates the sample from the sample container 28, and dilutes the aspirated sample. A sample preparation unit 73 that performs processing such as staining, an analysis unit 74 that analyzes the prepared sample, a test result is calculated from information obtained by the analysis unit 74, and a sample ID is obtained from the barcode reader 19, The control unit 75 outputs an operation command to the stirring unit 71 and the sample suction unit 72 and outputs information to the outside of the apparatus via a connection cable (RS232C).
[0016]
The sample stirring section 71 includes a hand clipper for holding the sample container, a hand clipper drive source for stirring the sample by moving the hand clipper up and down, back and forth, and rotating.
The sample suction unit 72 includes a pipette, a pipette driving source that drives the pipette, a pressure supply unit that applies pressure to the pipette, and the like.
The sample preparation unit 73 includes a chamber for retaining a diluent and a staining solution, a pressure supply unit for applying pressure to the chamber, a flow path connecting the chambers, and the like.
The analysis unit 74 includes a flow cytometer and the like.
The control unit 75 includes a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like.
[0017]
Operation of blood analyzer 18
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the operation of the blood analyzer 18.
The bar code reader 19 reads the sample ID from the bar code attached to the sample container 28 transported by the transport device 10. The sample ID is sent to the control unit 75 (Step S100).
The control unit 75 confirms from the sent sample ID whether or not the sample needs to be tested (whether the sample is ordered) from the controller 24 (step S101). Confirmation of the order is performed by confirming whether or not the sample ID exists in a measurement item table (FIG. 5) described later.
[0018]
When the sample has not been ordered, the sample is not stirred or aspirated, and the transport device 10 transports the sample rack 26 by one sample, and proceeds to the processing of the next sample (steps S102 and S108).
If the sample has been ordered, the sample is stirred by the sample stirring section 71 (step S103).
The sample agitated by the sample suction unit 72 is sucked (step S104).
The sample preparation unit 73 prepares a sample (Step S105).
The analysis of the sample is performed by the analysis unit 74 (step S106).
The analysis result is calculated by the control unit 75 and is made to correspond to the sample ID read by the barcode reader 19. The information is transmitted to the controller 24 via the connection cable (RS232C) (step S107).
The transport rack 10 transports the sample rack 26 by one sample, and moves to the processing of the next sample (step S108).
[0019]
Internal configuration of controller 24
FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the controller 24.
The controller 24 is formed of a personal computer, and includes a CPU, ROM, and RAM including a timer 51, a re-examination calculation unit 52, a warning output unit 53, and a command unit 55, a measurement item table 58, a normal value table 59, and an error. It comprises an HDD composed of a table 60, an input unit 61 composed of a keyboard, an output unit 62 composed of a CRT display, and the like.
[0020]
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the internal configuration of the measurement item table 58, in which sample IDs and measurement items are stored in association with each other.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an internal configuration of the normal value table 59, in which measurement items and normal value ranges are stored in association with each other.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing the internal configuration of the error table 60. The sample ID, the presence / absence of an error (test omission) for the sample, and the time when the error occurred are stored in association with each other. For example, the sample ID = A0002 in FIG. 7 indicates that an error of “time over” has occurred at 15:32:33.
[0021]
Operation of controller 24
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the controller 24.
The sample ID read by the barcode reader 19 is transmitted from the blood analyzer 18 (Step S10).
The measurement item corresponding to the sample ID acquired in step S10 is extracted from the measurement item table 58 (FIG. 8) whose contents are shown in FIG. 5, and transmitted to the blood analyzer 18 (step S11).
The blood analyzer 18 analyzes the measurement item transmitted in step S11, and transmits the analysis result to the controller 24. The controller 24 receives the analysis result (Step S12).
[0022]
The controller 24 compares the analysis result received in step S12 with the normal value table 59 (FIG. 8) whose contents are shown in FIG. This is called calculation) (step S13).
This calculation is performed by the retest calculation unit 52. If the analysis result exceeds the normal value range for any of the measurement items, it is necessary to prepare a smear sample. Further, smearing conditions are determined by the Hct value. The conditions for smearing are, for example, the angle and speed of the drawn glass.
During this calculation, the rack 26 is transferred from the front of the blood analyzer 18 to the front of the smear preparing device 22.
[0023]
Next, the controller 24 receives the sample ID read by the barcode reader 23 (Step S14).
The time at which the sample ID was obtained in step S14 is stored, and the timer 51 is started (step S15).
The retest calculation unit 52 checks whether or not the time T2 has elapsed since the start of the timer (step S16). In this embodiment, T2 = 10 seconds.
If the time T2 has not elapsed, the reinspection calculation unit 52 checks whether the reinspection calculation has been completed (step S18). If the reexamination calculation is not completed, the reexamination calculation unit 52 waits for a time t2 (t2 <T2), and executes steps S16 and S17 again. In this embodiment, t2 = 0.5 seconds.
[0024]
If the reexamination calculation has been completed in step S18, the reexamination calculation unit 52 outputs the necessity of smear sample preparation and smearing conditions to the command unit 55 (step S19).
When the preparation of the smear is necessary, the command unit 55 transmits the sample ID, the fact that the sample requires the preparation of the smear, and the condition of the smear to the smear preparing apparatus 22 (step S20).
When the preparation of the smear is unnecessary, the command unit 55 transmits the sample ID and the fact that the preparation of the smear is unnecessary for the sample to the smear preparing apparatus 22 (step S21).
[0025]
If the time T2 has elapsed in step S16, the warning output unit 53 outputs a warning (step S22). This warning informs the user that the sample of the sample ID received in step S14 has passed through the smear sample preparation device 22 without reflecting the result of the retest calculation in the presence / absence and conditions of the preparation of the smear sample. It is. The content of the warning is that when the setting of the operation setting unit 88 (FIG. 12) described later is “operation”, the sample of the sample ID has a smear prepared under the previously set smear condition. Is "does not work", it means that no smear has been prepared for the sample with that sample ID.
Examples of the warning method include displaying the content of the warning together with the sample ID on the display, and generating a warning sound.
Further, a record indicating that the warning has been output is left in the error table 60 (FIG. 7). This example indicates that the time T2 has elapsed in the retest calculation of the sample ID = A0002, and is recorded with an error name “time over”. The time when the time T2 has elapsed is also recorded.
Thus, the operation for one sample is completed, the sample rack 26 is transported by the transport device 10 for one sample, and the process proceeds to the next sample (step S24).
[0026]
Internal configuration of smear preparation device 22
FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the smear preparing device 22.
The smear preparation device 22 includes a barcode reader 23, a sample agitator 81 for agitating the sample by inverting and agitating the sample container 28, a sample aspirator 82 for aspirating the sample from the sample container 28, and a smear from the aspirated sample. A sample preparation mechanism unit 83 that prepares a sample includes a control unit 75 that controls the operation of each unit, obtains a sample ID from the barcode reader 19, and outputs information to the outside of the apparatus via the RS232C.
The same components as those used in the blood analyzer 18 can be used for the sample stirring unit 81 and the sample suction unit 82.
[0027]
The structure of the sample preparing mechanism 83 is described in detail in US Pat. No. 5,209,903.
The control unit 84 includes a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like.
The control unit 84 has a timer 86 built therein. Further, the control unit 84 includes an operation setting unit 88, and the operation setting unit 88 stores in advance the operation of the sample creation mechanism unit 83 when there is no response from the controller 24. The operation setting section 88 can be set by the user, and can set not only “operate” or “not operate”, but also smearing conditions when the operation is performed.
[0028]
Operation of the smear preparation device 22
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the operation of the smear preparing device 22.
The barcode reader 23 reads the sample ID from the barcode attached to the sample container 28 transported by the transport device 10. The sample ID is sent to the control unit 84 (Step S50).
The control unit 84 transmits the sample ID to the controller 24 via the RS232C (Step S51).
The control unit 84 stores the time at which the sample ID was transmitted in step S51, and starts the timer 86 (step S52).
The controller 84 determines whether or not a time T1 (T1> T2) has elapsed from the start of the timer 86 (step S53). In this embodiment, the time T1 = 12 seconds.
[0029]
If the time T1 has not elapsed, the controller 84 checks whether there is a response to the sample ID transmitted from the controller 24 in step S51 (step S54).
If there is no response, the process waits for time t1 (t1 <T1) (step S55), and executes steps S53 and S54 again. In this embodiment, the time t1 is 0.1 seconds.
If the response from the controller 24 is a sample preparation command (step S20 in FIG. 4), the sample preparation mechanism 83 operates to prepare a smear sample (steps S56 and S57).
If the response from the controller 24 is a sample unnecessary transmission (step S21 in FIG. 4), the sample preparation mechanism unit 83 does not operate, and the process proceeds to the next sample (steps S56 and S59).
In step S53, if the time T1 has elapsed, the sample creation mechanism unit 88 executes an operation preset in the operation setting unit 88. That is, if the setting is “operation”, a smear is created, and if the setting is “inoperative”, no smear is created (step S58). When the setting is “operation”, a smear sample is created according to smear conditions preset in the operation setting unit 88.
Thus, the operation for one sample is completed, the sample rack 26 is transported by the transport device 10 for one sample, and the process proceeds to the next sample (step S59).
[0030]
Internal configuration of transfer device 10
FIG. 13 is a block diagram illustrating the internal configuration of the transport device 10.
The transport device 10 is configured by connecting a sending unit 12, a transfer unit 14, and a collection unit 16. The sending unit 12 includes a start switch 25, a transfer mechanism unit 90, and a transfer control unit 93. The transfer unit 14 includes a transfer mechanism unit 91, a transfer control unit 94, and a sample rack sensor 96. The collection unit 16 includes a transport mechanism 92, a transport controller 95, and a sample rack sensor 97. The transport control units 90, 91, 92 control the operations of the transport mechanism units 93, 94, 95, respectively. The transport control unit 94 is connected to the blood analyzer 18, the smear preparing device 22, and the controller 24 via a connection cable (RS232C). That is, the signal from the controller 24 is transmitted to the blood analyzer 18 and the smear preparing device 22 via the transport controller 94.
[0031]
Operation of the transfer device 10
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the operation of the transport device 10.
When the user places the sample racks 26 in the sending unit 12 and presses the start switch 25 (step S200), the transport control unit 93 issues an operation command to the transport mechanism unit 90, and the transport mechanism unit 90 operates (step S201). ).
When the sample rack 26 arrives at the sending unit 14, the sample rack sensor 96 causes the transport control unit 94 to detect the arrival of the sample rack 26 (Step S202), and the transport control unit 94 issues an operation command to the transport mechanism unit 91 to transport the sample rack 26. The mechanism section 91 operates (step S203).
The transport mechanism 91 temporarily stops for reading the sample ID and supplying the sample to the blood analyzer 18, and then operates again (Steps S204 and S205).
The transport mechanism 91 temporarily stops in front of the smear preparing device 22 to read the sample ID (Step S206).
If the transport control unit 94 receives a signal indicating the necessity of creating a smear from the controller 24 by a predetermined time (T2 after the controller 24 receives the sample ID), the necessity of creating a smear is determined. (Steps S207 and S208).
If the preparation of the smear is necessary, the operation of the transport mechanism section 91 is restarted after supplying the sample to the smear preparing device 22 (steps S209 and S211).
On the other hand, if the preparation of the smear is unnecessary, the operation of the transport mechanism 91 is restarted without supplying the sample to the smear preparing device 22 (steps S208 and S211).
In step S207, if the transport control unit 94 has not received a signal indicating the necessity of preparing a smear from the controller 24 by a predetermined time (T2 after the controller 24 receives the sample ID), the operation setting unit 88 The setting of (FIG. 12) is confirmed (steps S207 and S210).
If the setting of the operation setting unit 88 is “operation”, the operation of the transport mechanism unit 91 is restarted after supplying the sample to the smear preparing device 22 (steps S210, S209, and S211). For example, the operation of the transport mechanism 91 is restarted without supplying the sample to the smear preparing device 22 (steps S210 and S211).
When the sample rack 26 arrives at the collection unit 16, the sample rack sensor 97 causes the transport control unit 95 to detect the arrival of the sample rack 26 (step S212), and the transport control unit 95 issues an operation command to the transport mechanism unit 92 to transport the sample rack 26. The mechanism unit 92 operates, and the sample rack 26 is collected (Step S213).
[0032]
Another embodiment of the sample inspection system
In this embodiment, the blood analyzer is used as the first test device and the smear preparing device is used as the second test device. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Various configurations can be adopted, such as a configuration of a urine qualitative analyzer as a device and a configuration of a urine sediment analyzer as a second test device. Further, it is possible to connect a plurality of blood analyzers of the same type as the first test apparatus, or to connect a plurality of blood analyzers of different types (for example, a blood cell counter and a reticulocyte analyzer). It is.
[0033]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, since the user can be surely notified of the fact that the inspection has been omitted by warning, a reliable inspection can be realized. In addition, the control of the transfer device does not become complicated.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic plan view of a blood test system.
FIG. 2 is a view of a sample rack 26 on a transfer unit 14 viewed from the blood analyzer 18 side.
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a data flow in the blood test system.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the controller 24;
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an internal configuration of a measurement item table 58;
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an internal configuration of a normal value table 59.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an internal configuration of an error table 60.
FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a controller 24;
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the operation of the smear preparing device 22;
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the blood analyzer 18.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the operation of the blood analyzer 18;
FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the smear preparing device 22;
FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the transfer device 10;
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the operation of the transfer device 10;
[Explanation of symbols]
10 Transport device
12 Shipping Department
14 transfer unit
16 Collection unit
18 Blood analyzer
19 Barcode reader
22 Smear sample preparation device
23 Barcode reader
24 Controller
25 Start switch
26 sample rack
28 Sample container
30 opening
32 barcode label
34 rubber stopper
36 belt
38 Contact member
40 rotating means
42 cylindrical member
44 axes
46 support
48 pulley
50 Timing belt
51 Timer
52 Judgment unit
53 Warning output section
55 Command section
56 Receiver
57 BUS
58 Measurement item table
59 Normal value table
60 Error table
61 Input section
62 Output unit
71 Sample stirring section
72 Sample suction unit
73 Sample preparation section
74 Analyzer
75 Control unit
81 Sample stirring section
82 Sample suction unit
83 Sample preparation mechanism
84 control unit
86 timer
88 Operation setting section
90 Transport mechanism
91 Transport mechanism
92 Transport mechanism
93 Transport controller
94 Transport control unit
95 Transport control unit
96 sample rack sensor
97 Sample rack sensor

Claims (9)

A first inspection device for inspecting a sample,
A second inspection device whose operation is determined by an inspection result of the first inspection device,
A transport device for transporting the sample to the first and second inspection devices,
A sample inspection system comprising: a first and second inspection device; and a control device for controlling operations of the transport device,
The control device evaluates an inspection result of the first inspection device, determines an operation of the second inspection device based on the evaluation result, and the second inspection device cannot execute the determined operation. A sample inspection system that alerts you if a problem occurs. The sample inspection system according to claim 1, wherein the control device issues a warning when a predetermined time has elapsed before the evaluation of the inspection result of the first inspection device has been completed. 3. The sample inspection system according to claim 2, wherein the second inspection device does not operate if there is no operation command from the control device even after a predetermined time has elapsed. 3. The sample inspection system according to claim 2, wherein the second inspection device performs a predetermined operation when there is no operation command from the control device even after a predetermined time has elapsed. 3. The sample inspection system according to claim 2, wherein the operation of the second inspection device in a case where there is no operation command from the control device even after a predetermined time has elapsed can be set. 3. The sample inspection system according to claim 2, wherein the transfer device stops until the sample is supplied to the second inspection device when the control device issues an operation command to the second inspection device within a predetermined time. 3. The sample inspection system according to claim 2, wherein the transport device transports the sample without supplying the sample to the second inspection device when the control device does not issue an operation command to the second inspection device within a predetermined time. If the control device does not issue an operation command to the second inspection device within a predetermined time, and the predetermined operation is set in the second inspection device, the transfer device transfers the sample to the second inspection device. 3. The sample inspection system according to claim 2, wherein the sample is supplied to the second inspection device and the sample is conveyed without being supplied to the second inspection device unless a predetermined operation is set in the second inspection device. The sample testing system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the first testing device is a blood analyzer, and the second testing device is a smear preparing device.

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