JPH05288756A - Automatic analyzer and automatic analysis system - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] By automatically transferring various parameters to the automatic analyzer from the outside, the operator's input work is eliminated and errors are eliminated. [Structure] A sample identifying means 3, a reagent identifying means 10, and communication means 30, 31, 32 are provided, and the sample identifying code 4 and the reagent identifying code 11 are automatically read by the sample identifying means and the reagent identifying means, and the sample identifying code is obtained. , The reagent identification code is transmitted to the external computer 29 by using a communication means, and the parameters related to the analysis determined by the reagent from the external computer 29 and the parameters such as the concentration of the standard sample for calibration and the calibration curve are automatically analyzed. It has a function to take in.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an automatic analyzer and an automatic analysis system, and more particularly to an automatic analyzer and an automatic analysis system which are suitable for analyzing blood, urine and the like in which various parameters are automatically set.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a typical conventional automatic analyzer, an extremely large number of parameters regarding the measurement wavelength, the amount of reagent, the concentration of standard reagent, etc. for analysis are manually input from a keyboard provided in the automatic analyzer. Alternatively, a floppy disk input in advance is used to transfer the data to the memory of the automatic analyzer.

[0003]

In the conventional automatic analyzer, in which the parameters are manually input with the keyboard, when a new reagent is used, the reagent is replaced, or the standard sample lot is changed, etc. It was very inconvenient because I had to re-enter the parameters one by one. Also, for devices that provide parameters such as floppy disks,
It took a lot of time to load from a floppy disk, and there were many mistakes.

In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide an automatic analyzer and an automatic analysis system which have a configuration capable of automatically transferring parameters from the outside, eliminate the trouble of parameter setting and eliminate errors. It is in.

[0005]

An automatic analyzer according to the present invention is an automatic analyzer which puts a sample and a reagent in a reaction container, and quantifies the contents of the sample by the chemical reaction thereof. The sample identifying means and the reagent. At least one of the identification means, an external computer having various parameters, and a communication means are provided, and the identification information is read by the identification means,
This identification information is sent to the external computer via the communication means, the parameter required for the analysis is received from the external computer via the communication means, the parameter is automatically set, and the analysis is performed according to the parameter. It

In the above configuration, preferably, one or more automatic analyzers and one or more external computers are used,
It is characterized by being configured by combining these.

In the above structure, preferably, the communication means is composed of a telephone line and a modulation / demodulation device, and when reading the identification code of the sample and the reagent, the reagent company or the device which is predetermined by the sample identification code and the reagent identification code. It automatically calls the manufacturer's external computer to communicate with each other, and the parameters related to the analysis determined by the reagent and the concentration of the standard sample for calibration,
It has a function of automatically importing the parameters of the calibration curve from an external computer of a reagent company or an equipment maker and performing analysis according to the parameters.

In the above configuration, it is preferable to have a storage means for storing the parameters inside the automatic analyzer, read the identification code, and store the parameters required for analysis corresponding to the identification code in the storage means. Whether it is stored, the parameter is used when it is stored, and when it is not stored, the parameter is automatically fetched from the external computer by using the communication means,
It is characterized by having a function of setting this parameter and performing analysis.

In the above configuration, preferably, the external computer has a request for transmission from the automatic analyzer of parameters relating to analysis determined by the reagent, concentration of the standard sample for calibration, and parameters of the calibration curve. The feature is that it has a function of automatically sending when there is an error.

At least one automatic analyzer which puts a sample and a reagent into a reaction container and quantifies the content of the sample by their chemical reaction, and at least one connected to the outside.
In combination with a single computer, the automatic analyzer is provided with sample identification means, reagent identification means, storage means, and communication means, and when an external computer requests it, the external computer automatically It has a function of loading parameters determined by a reagent, concentration of a standard sample for calibration, and parameters of a calibration curve into a device by a communication means, storing the parameters in a storage means, and performing an analysis according to the parameters. And

In the above configuration, preferably, when parameters relating to analysis determined by a reagent and parameters such as a concentration of a standard sample for calibration and a calibration curve are input, the parameters are automatically communicated to the automatic analyzer. It has the function of sending over a line.

Further, in the above construction, the sample code or the reagent identification code includes a company code.

Further, in the above construction, the telephone number of the parameter inquiry destination is included in the sample identification code or the reagent identification code.

[0014]

In the present invention, the sample identification code and the reagent identification code are automatically read by the sample identification means and the reagent identification means, and the parameter corresponding to the code is automatically read from the external computer by using the communication means. Can be incorporated into the device. Therefore, the operator can perform the analysis only by setting the reagent, the standard sample, and the sample to be measured in the automatic analyzer. Further, there is no error in parameter setting, and the time required for input is also eliminated.

When a public telephone line or the like is used as the communication means, it is possible to directly communicate with a computer of a reagent company or a device maker, send parameters to a large number of automatic analyzers, and use the computer in common. The user of the automatic analyzer does not have to enter anything.

[0016]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of an automatic analyzer according to the present invention.
It is a block diagram which shows an Example.

In FIG. 1, 1 is a sample container containing a sample to be analyzed, 2 is a sample disk on which the sample container 1 is placed, and 3 is a bar code reader for reading a sample identification bar code 4 of the sample container 1.

The sample in the sample container 1 is dispensed into the reaction container 6 of the reaction disk 5. This dispensing is performed by the sample dispensing device 7. Reference numeral 8 is a reagent container containing a reagent to be reacted with the sample, 9 is a reagent disk holding the reagent container 8, and 10 is a reagent identification barcode 1 of the reagent container 8.
It is a bar code reader that reads and writes the contents of 1. 12
Is a reagent dispensing device that dispenses the reagent in the reagent container 8 into the reaction container 6.

Reference numeral 13 is a sample syringe for sucking the sample into the sample dispensing device 7 and discharging it into the reaction container 6, 1
Reference numeral 4 is a reagent syringe for sucking the reagent and discharging it into the reaction container 6, and 15 is a stirring device for stirring the sample and the reagent put in the reaction container 6. Further, 16 is a photometer for measuring the change in absorbance of the reacted reagent and sample, 17 is a light source, 18 is a constant temperature bath for keeping the reaction container 6 at a constant temperature, 19 is a washing device for washing the reaction container 6 after analysis, 20 Is a cleaning water supply device that supplies water to the cleaning device 19 and sucks waste liquid.

Reference numeral 21 is a computer for performing control processing and measurement signal processing.
Via the U-bus 22, a LOG amplifier and AD converter 23, a memory 24, a floppy disk drive 25,
Printer 26, keyboard 27, CRT display 2
8 are connected.

Reference numeral 29 is an external computer having parameters relating to the sample and the reagent and providing the parameters to the automatic analyzer. A communication device 30 and a communication line 3 for sending the identification codes of the reagent and sample obtained by the automatic analyzer to the external computer 29 and receiving the parameters from the external computer and sending them to the automatic analyzer.
1 and a communication device 32 of an external computer are added.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described.

At the start of the analysis, the bar code reader 3 reads the sample identification bar code 4 of the sample container 1 set on the sample disk 2 by inputting from the keyboard 27. Further, the barcode 11 for reagent identification attached to the reagent container 8 set on the reagent disk 9 is read by the barcode reader 10.
The identification codes of the reagents and standard samples entered in these barcodes are analyzed via the communication device 30, communication line 31, and external computer communication device 32 prior to analysis.
It is sent to the external computer 31.

The external computer 31 reads various parameters corresponding to those identification codes from its own storage device, and similarly, the communication device 30 and the communication line 3 are read.
1. It is automatically sent to the computer 21 of the automatic analyzer via the external computer communication device 32. The automatic analyzer calibrates with a standard sample using the parameters, and subsequently analyzes various samples.

Further, not only during the analysis but also during the standby time when the analysis operation is not performed, the sample identification bar code 4 of the sample container 1 is read by the input from the keyboard 27 in the same manner as at the start. Further, the bar code reader 10 reads the reagent identifying barcode 11 attached to the reagent container 8 set on the reagent disk 9. The identification codes of the reagents and standard samples entered in these bar codes are used as the communication device 30, the communication line 31, and the communication device 3 for the external computer.
2 to the external computer 29. The external computer 29 reads out various parameters corresponding to those identification codes from its own storage device, and similarly, automatically through the communication device 30, the communication line 31, and the external computer communication device 29. The computer 21 can store the received parameters in the memory 24 and use the parameters in the analysis.

At the start of the next analysis, it is checked in the memory 24 for each code read from the barcode of the reagent or sample whether or not the parameters have already been received from the external computer at the start of the previous analysis or at the request of the operator. You can also query external computers for only those that are not in memory.

FIG. 2 shows a second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1
In the automatic analyzer of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, one external computer is connected, but as shown in FIG. You can change it.

FIG. 3 shows a third embodiment of the present invention, which is an embodiment using a communication network. The plurality of external computers 29 are connected to the plurality of automatic analyzers 33 by a communication network 34. 35 is a telephone line, 3
6 is a modulator / demodulator. For this reason, various parameters stored in one computer are used for a large number of automatic analyzers 3.
It can be shared by 3. Further, the parameter inquiry destination can be changed according to the sample or reagent.

FIG. 4 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the telephone line 35 is used for the communication network. 37 is a communication device such as a network. By using the telephone line 35 in this way, parameters can be sent in a very wide range, and it becomes possible to provide parameters from the device manufacturer and the reagent manufacturer.

The above-mentioned sample identification code and reagent identification code can each contain a company code of a related company and a telephone number for inquiring parameters.

[0032]

As is apparent from the above description, according to the present invention, the reagent identification code and the reagent identification code are automatically read by the sample identification means and the reagent identification means, and the reagent identification code and the sample identification code are communicated. To the external computer using the method, and the parameters related to the analysis determined by the reagent, the concentration of the standard sample for calibration, etc., and the calibration curve are automatically loaded from the external computer to the automatic analyzer. Therefore, there is no need to input various parameters required for analysis from a keyboard or a floppy disk, there is no mistake in input, and there is an effect that correct analysis can be facilitated.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a second example of the present invention using a plurality of external computers.
It is a block diagram which shows an Example.

FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram showing a third embodiment of the present invention in which a plurality of automatic analyzers and a plurality of external computers are connected using a communication network.

FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention in which a telephone line is used as a communication line.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 sample container 2 sample disc 3,10 barcode reader 4 sample identification barcode 5 reaction disc 6 reaction container 8 reagent container 9 reagent disc 11 reagent identification barcode

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. An automatic analyzer for placing a sample and a reagent in a reaction container and quantifying the content of the sample by the chemical reaction thereof. At least one of the sample identifying means and the reagent identifying means, and various types of identifying means. An external computer having the parameters of 1. and a communication means, the identification means reads the identification information, the identification information is sent to the external computer via the communication means, and the external computer passes through the communication means. An automatic analyzer characterized by receiving a parameter required for analysis, automatically setting this parameter, and performing analysis according to the parameter. 2. The automatic analyzer according to claim 1, wherein
An automatic analyzer characterized by using one or more automatic analyzers and one or more external computers and combining them. 3. The automatic analyzer according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the communication means is composed of a telephone line and a modulator / demodulator, and when the identification codes of the sample and the reagent are read, the sample identification code and the reagent identification code are used in advance. Automatically calls and communicates with the external computers of fixed reagent companies and equipment manufacturers in order to automatically set parameters related to analysis that are determined by the reagent, concentration of standard sample for calibration, and parameters of calibration curve. An automatic analyzer characterized by having a function of performing an analysis according to the parameters obtained from an external computer of a reagent company or a device manufacturer. 4. The automatic analyzer according to claim 1, further comprising a storage means for storing the parameter inside the automatic analyzer, reading the identification code, and determining the parameter necessary for analysis corresponding to the identification code, It is confirmed whether or not it is stored in the storage means, and when it is stored, the parameter is used, and when it is not stored, the communication means is automatically used to fetch the parameter from the external computer, and the parameter is set. An automatic analyzer having a function of performing analysis. 5. The automatic analyzer according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the external computer automatically analyzes parameters related to analysis determined by reagents, concentrations of standard samples for calibration, and parameters of calibration curves. An automatic analyzer characterized by having a function of automatically sending when there is a transmission request from the device. 6. A combination of at least one automatic analyzer that puts a sample and a reagent in a reaction container and quantify the content of the sample by their chemical reaction, and at least one computer connected to the outside. The automatic analyzer is provided with a sample identification means, a reagent identification means, a storage means, and a communication means, and is automatically determined by the reagent from the external computer when the external computer makes a request. It is characterized in that it has a function of taking parameters, the concentration of a standard sample for calibration, and parameters of a calibration curve into the device by the communication means, storing the parameters in the storage means, and performing analysis according to the parameters. Automatic analysis system. 7. The automatic analysis system according to claim 6, wherein parameters relating to analysis determined by the reagent, and concentrations of standard samples for calibration,
An automatic analysis system having a function of automatically sending a parameter such as a calibration curve to an automatic analysis device through a communication line when the parameters are input.