A method of storing sample tubes in a laboratory storage and retrieval system

Abstract

The present invention proposes a method of storing sample tubes in a laboratory storage and retrieval system. The laboratory storage and retrieval system includes: a storage area, a database containing an inventory of sample tubes in the storage area, a control device, and at least one sample tube transport system. The storage area includes at least two storage sub-areas. In a first step of the method, the control device identifies at least two sample tubes having at least one substantially identical sample tube attribute and distributed over the at least two storage sub-areas. In a second step of the method, the at least one sample tube transport system secures the at least two sample tubes in at least one storage sub-area, wherein the control device further determines that the identified sample tubes are secured in the at least two Which of the subareas is stored in.

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A method of storing sample tubes in a laboratory storage and retrieval system technical field [0001] The present invention belongs to the field of automated laboratory sample tube processing. In this field, the present invention relates to methods, laboratories Storage and retrieval systems, computer program products, and storage and retrieval systems for efficient storage in laboratory storage and retrieval systems A computer readable medium storing sample tubes. Background technique In an automated diagnostic laboratory environment, a large number of sample tubes containing liquid test samples are Predefined laboratory workflows are delivered in a discreet but still efficient manner, e.g. for test sample processing steps pre‑analytical station, analytical station and post‑analytical station analytical station) to produce accurate, reliable test results that represent critical information for physicians. Post analysis Often used for post-processing steps of te...

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Problems solved by technology

However, storage space in laboratories is often limited and expensive, so it needs to be used with maximum efficiency

In addition, laboratory IT solutions such as middleware solutions or laboratory information systems enable the definition and control of complex laboratory workflows in an efficient manner, which results in storage and retrieval from the laboratory Increased number and frequency of retrieval of stored sample tubes back into the system

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