Optimization-based load planning systems and methods for laboratory analyzers

An analyzer, laboratory technology, applied in the field of optimization-based load planning systems and methods for laboratory analyzers, capable of solving problems such as unsatisfactory large-scale diagnostic laboratories

Pending Publication Date: 2022-02-25
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC
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[0004] Accordingly, there is an unmet need for improved large-scale diagnostic laboratories comprising a large number of laboratory analyzers

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[0016] Opportunities for increased efficiency arise with the use of multiple laboratory analyzers with overlapping test (e.g., assay and / or clinical chemistry) menus compared to small-scale diagnostic laboratories where only a limited number of laboratory analyzers are used. Appear. In particular, there is an unmet need to improve the operational efficiency of large-scale diagnostic laboratories by creating an optimal distribution of requested tests (eg, assays and / or clinical chemistry) across multiple laboratory analyzers. Flexible optimization systems and methods according to embodiments of the present disclosure are configured to optimize such distribution of laboratory tests across a multitude of laboratory analyzers, which may also be referred to as instruments and / or machines (such as immunoassay assay instruments, clinical chemistry analyzers and in vitro analyzers).

[0017] Embodiments of the optimization system and method may advantageously provide one or more of t...

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Systems and methods include an optimization-based load planning module for laboratory analyzers of bio-fluid samples. The optimization-based load planning module is executable on a computer server and is configured to optimize assay (lab test) assignments across a large number of laboratory analyzers based on one or more of the following user selected and weighted objectives: reduced turn-around-time, load balancing, efficient reagent usage, lower quality assurance costs, and / or improved system robustness. The optimization-based load planning module outputs a load plan comprising computer executable instructions configured to cause a system controller of a laboratory analyzer system to schedule and direct each requested test to be performed at one or more selected laboratory analyzers of the laboratory analyzer system in accordance with the user selected and weighted objectives. Other aspects are also described.

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technical field [0001] The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for providing load planning for laboratory analyzers. Background technique [0002] Centralization and consolidation of multiple small-scale diagnostic laboratories into large-scale diagnostic laboratories for the analysis of biological fluid samples (eg, blood, urine, etc.) has become a trend in recent years. This trend is primarily driven by a decrease in government health insurance reimbursement for the most frequently scheduled laboratory tests. Given the typically small profit margins (eg, 3%), sustained operations by many small diagnostic laboratories may not be possible if reimbursement rates continue to decline. In addition, government reporting requirements for information related to taxpayers and diagnostic laboratories' associated testing volumes may necessitate information technology infrastructure that many small-scale diagnostic laboratories do not have access to. Therefore, the cent...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): B01L3/00G01N35/02G01N35/10G05B19/18G06F7/02G16H10/40
CPCG16H10/40G01N2035/00326G01N35/0092G01N35/0095G01N2035/0094G01N2035/00881G01N35/00732G01N2035/0443Y02A90/10G06N5/01G16H40/67G16H40/40G01N35/00613G01N35/00871
Inventor A·图伊苏佐卢张跃M·黑德劳夫郑潞茜
Owner SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC
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