Sample transport control method, medical laboratory automation system, and storage medium

Abstract

The application discloses a sample transmission control method, a medical laboratory automation system and a storage medium, and the system comprises a transmission module, a sample analyzer and a buffer module, wherein the transmission module comprises a circulating track and a parallel track which are connected; the transmission control method comprises the following steps: in a normal sample input mode, controlling the circulating track to transmit the input test tube carrying a normal sample to the sample analyzer for sample detection; in an emergency sample input mode, controlling the circulating track to store the test tube carrying an undetected normal sample in the buffer module, and controlling the circulating track to output the test tube carrying a detected normal sample; controlling the parallel track to transmit the input test tube carrying an emergency sample to the circulating track, and controlling the circulating track to transmit the test tube carrying the emergency sample to the sample analyzer for sample detection and then output. The sample transmission control method can improve the detection efficiency of emergency samples.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of medical instruments, in particular to a sample transmission control method, a medical laboratory automation system and a storage medium. BACKGROUND

[0002] Blood is one of the most commonly used samples in clinical examination. By adding biochemical reagents, chemiluminescent reagents and other detection means to the blood sample, the physiological and pathological information of multiple detection items of the testee can be obtained from the blood sample, providing a basis for clinical diagnosis and treatment.

[0003] In a medical laboratory automation system, an input module sends test tubes carrying blood samples to be tested into a transmission track, and the transmission track transmits the test tubes to each sample analyzer; the sample analyzer extracts the blood samples in the test tubes and adds biochemical reagents, chemiluminescent reagents and other detection reagents to the blood samples to detect the blood samples to be tested and obtain the detection results; after the blood sample detection is completed, the transmission track transmits the test tubes to the output module for storage. Batch test tubes carrying blood samples to be tested are sequentially supplied between the input module, the sample analyzer and the output module through the transmission track.

[0004] During the detection of blood samples, emergency samples may be input, which are usually blood samples of emergency patients and need to be processed urgently. In related medical laboratory automation systems, due to the single transmission cycle from the input module to the sample analysis and then to the output module in the above transmission track, after the emergency sample is added to the transmission queue of the transmission track, it needs to be queued with the regular samples on the transmission track, which results in that the emergency sample cannot obtain a higher processing priority than the regular sample, delaying the detection time of the emergency sample and slowing down the detection efficiency of the emergency sample. SUMMARY

[0005] The main purpose of the present application is to provide a sample transmission control method to improve the detection efficiency of emergency samples.

[0006] To achieve the above purpose, the present application provides a sample transmission control method applied to a medical laboratory automation system, wherein the medical laboratory automation system comprises a transmission module, a sample analyzer and a buffer module, the transmission module comprises a circulating track and a parallel track connected in series, the circulating track is used to transmit test tubes carrying samples to the sample analyzer, and the sample analyzer is used to detect the samples in the test tubes.

[0007] The transmission control method comprises:

[0008] In a regular sample input mode, the circulating track is controlled to transmit the input test tubes carrying regular samples to the sample analyzer for sample detection.

[0009] In the emergency sample input mode, the circulating track is controlled to transport the test tube carrying the undetected regular sample to the buffer module for storage, and the circulating track is controlled to output the test tube carrying the detected regular sample; the parallel track is controlled to transport the input test tube carrying the emergency sample to the circulating track, and the circulating track is controlled to transport the test tube carrying the emergency sample to the sample analyzer for sample detection and then output.

[0010] In an embodiment of the present application, the circulating track comprises a first main track, a second main track, a first branch track and a third main track, the first main track has a sample input end for inputting regular samples and a sample output end for outputting regular samples, the sample input end, the second main track, the first branch track, the third main track and the sample output end are connected in sequence; two ends of the parallel track are connected to the second main track and the second main track respectively, the first branch track is located between the parallel track and the first main track, the sample analyzer is arranged on the third main track, the buffer module comprises a first buffer module arranged on the second main track and a second buffer module arranged on the third main track, and the sample analyzer is located between the second buffer module and the first branch track.

[0011] The step of controlling the circulating track to transport the test tube carrying the undetected regular sample to the buffer module for storage and controlling the circulating track to output the test tube carrying the detected regular sample comprises:

[0012] The first main track is controlled to transport the test tube input into the sample input end to the sample output end.

[0013] The third main track is controlled to transport the test tube carrying the detected regular sample to the sample output end, and the third main track is controlled to transport the test tube carrying the undetected regular sample to the second buffer module for storage.

[0014] The second main track is controlled to transport the test tube located upstream of the first buffer module to the first buffer module for storage.

[0015] The second main track is controlled to transport the test tube located downstream of the first buffer module to the first branch track, the first branch track is controlled to transport the test tube sent by the second main track to the third main track, and the third main track is controlled to transport the test tube sent by the first branch track to the second buffer module for storage.

[0016] In an embodiment of the present application, the circulating track further comprises a second branch track connecting the second main track and the third main track, and the second branch track is located between the first main track and the sample analyzer.

[0017] The step of controlling the parallel track to transmit the inputted test tube carrying the emergency sample into the circulating track, and controlling the circulating track to transmit the test tube carrying the emergency sample to the sample analyzer for sample detection and then outputting includes:

[0018] Controlling the parallel track to transmit the inputted test tube carrying the emergency sample into the third main track, and controlling the third main track to transmit the test tube carrying the emergency sample to the sample analyzer for sample detection.

[0019] Controlling the third main track to transmit the test tube carrying the detected sample to the second branch track, controlling the second branch track to transmit the test tube sent by the third main track to the second main track, and controlling the second main track to transmit the test tube sent by the second branch track to the parallel track for outputting.

[0020] In an embodiment of the present application, the circulating track further comprises a third branch track connecting the second main track and the third main track, and the third branch track is located between the first main track and the first buffer module.

[0021] The sample processing step in the emergency sample input mode includes:

[0022] Controlling the second main track to transmit the test tube stored in the first buffer module to the first branch track, controlling the first branch track to transmit the test tube sent by the second main track to the third main track, and controlling the third main track to transmit the test tube sent by the first branch track to the sample analyzer for sample detection.

[0023] Controlling the third main track to transmit the test tube stored in the second buffer module to the third branch track, controlling the third branch track to transmit the test tube sent by the third main track to the second main track, controlling the second main track to transmit the test tube sent by the third branch track to the first branch track, controlling the first branch track to transmit the test tube sent by the second main track to the third main track, and controlling the third main track to transmit the test tube sent by the first branch track to the sample analyzer for sample detection.

[0024] In an embodiment of the present application, before the step of controlling the parallel track to transmit the inputted test tube carrying the emergency sample into the circulating track, it further includes:

[0025] Detecting whether there is a test tube carrying a regular sample on the parallel track, if yes, controlling the parallel track to transmit the test tube into the third main track, and controlling the third main track to transmit the test tube sent by the parallel track to be stored in the second buffer module.

[0026] In an embodiment of the present application, the medical laboratory automation system further comprises a code scanning module and a first radio frequency module arranged on the circulating track, the code scanning module and the first radio frequency module are located upstream of the sample analyzer; the conveying module further comprises a transport seat matched with the circulating track and the parallel track for conveying, the transport seat is used for carrying a test tube, and the transport seat is provided with an electronic tag, and the test tube is provided with a bar code;

[0027] The step of controlling the circulating track to convey the input test tube carrying the regular sample to the sample analyzer for sample detection in the regular sample input mode further comprises the following steps:

[0028] controlling the circulating track to convey the input test tube carrying the regular sample and the transport seat carrying the test tube to the code scanning module and the first radio frequency module, controlling the code scanning module to scan the bar code on the test tube to obtain first identification information, and controlling the first radio frequency module to identify the electronic tag on the transport seat to obtain second identification information;

[0029] determining whether the first identification information and the second identification information match the system record; if they match, controlling the circulating track to convey the transport seat to the sample analyzer for sample detection; if they do not match, controlling the circulating track to output the transport seat.

[0030] In an embodiment of the present application, the step of controlling the circulating track to convey the test tube carrying the emergency sample to the sample analyzer for sample detection and then outputting further comprises the following steps:

[0031] controlling the circulating track to convey the test tube carrying the emergency sample and the transport seat carrying the test tube to the code scanning module, and controlling the code scanning module to scan the bar code on the test tube to obtain first identification information;

[0032] when the first identification information fails to be obtained, controlling the first radio frequency module to identify the electronic tag on the transport seat to obtain second identification information and mark;

[0033] when the first identification information is successfully obtained, controlling the code scanning module to scan the bar code on the test tube to obtain first identification information, and associating the first identification information with the second identification information.

[0034] In an embodiment of the present application, the medical laboratory automation system further comprises a second radio frequency module arranged on the circulating track, and the second radio frequency module is arranged close to the sample analyzer;

[0035] The step of controlling the code scanning module to scan the bar code on the test tube to obtain first identification information further comprises the following steps:

[0036] The circulating track is controlled to transport the test tube carrying the emergency sample and the transport seat carrying the test tube to the second radio frequency module, and the second radio frequency module is controlled to identify the electronic tag on the transport seat to obtain second identification information.

[0037] When the second identification information is not marked, the sample analyzer is controlled to detect the sample in the test tube on the transport seat, and the binding of the first identification information associated with the second identification information is released.

[0038] When the second identification information is marked, the circulating track is controlled to output the transport seat.

[0039] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present application further provides a medical laboratory automation system, which comprises a transmission module, a sample analyzer and a buffer module, wherein the transmission module comprises a circulating track and a parallel track connected in parallel.

[0040] The circulating track comprises a first main track, a second main track, a first branch track, a second branch track, a third branch track and a third main track, the first main track has a sample input end for inputting a regular sample and a sample output end for outputting a regular sample, one end of the second main track is connected with the sample input end, one end of the third main track is connected with the sample output end, the first branch track, the second branch track and the third branch track are connected with the second main track and the third main track, the first branch track, the second branch track, the third branch track and the first main track are sequentially and spaced apart along the extension direction of the second main track, and two ends of the parallel track are connected with the second main track and the second main track respectively.

[0041] The sample analyzer is arranged on the third main track, and the sample analyzer is located between the first branch track and the second branch track; the buffer module comprises a first buffer module arranged on the second main track and a second buffer module arranged on the third main track, the first buffer module is located between the second branch track and the first main track, and the second buffer module is located between the second branch track and the third branch track.

[0042] In an embodiment of the present application, the laboratory automation system further comprises a code scanning module arranged on the third main track, the code scanning module is located between the first branch track and the second branch track, and the sample analyzer is located between the code scanning module and the second branch track, and the code scanning module is used for scanning a bar code on a test tube.

[0043] And / or, the laboratory automation system further comprises a first radio frequency module, a second radio frequency module and a third radio frequency module arranged on the third main track, a fourth radio frequency module arranged on the second main track and a fifth radio frequency module arranged on the parallel track, the first radio frequency module and the second radio frequency module are located between the first branch track and the second branch track, the second radio frequency module is located between the first radio frequency module and the second branch track, the third radio frequency module is located between the second branch track and the third branch track, the fourth radio frequency module is located between the first branch track and the second branch track, and the first radio frequency module, the second radio frequency module, the third radio frequency module, the fourth radio frequency module and the fifth radio frequency module are used to identify the electronic tag on the transport seat.

[0044] And / or, the laboratory automation system further comprises a first track changing module arranged on the first main track, a second track changing module arranged on the second main track and close to the first branch track, and a third track changing module and a fourth track changing module arranged on the third main track, the third track changing module is arranged close to the second branch track, and the fourth track changing module is arranged close to the third branch track.

[0045] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present application further provides a storage medium, wherein the storage medium stores a sample transmission control program, and the sample transmission control program is executed by a processor to realize the steps of the sample transmission control method.

[0046] The technical scheme of the present application realizes the detection of conventional samples by arranging a transmission module, a sample analyzer and a buffer module in a medical laboratory automation system, arranging a connected circulating track and a parallel track in the transmission module, circulating the input conventional samples by controlling the circulating track when only conventional samples are input, continuously conveying the test tubes carrying the conventional samples to the sample analyzer for detection, and realizing the detection of conventional samples. When emergency samples are input, the circulating track is controlled to send the undetected conventional samples into the buffer module for temporary storage, and the detected conventional samples are sent into the next device, all the conventional samples on the circulating track are emptied, a transmission channel for the sample analyzer is provided for the input emergency samples, the input emergency samples are first transmitted to the circulating track by controlling the emergency track connected with the circulating track, and then the emergency samples are transmitted to the sample analyzer by controlling the circulating track for detection, so that the emergency samples have the condition of using the sample analyzer resources preferentially to the conventional samples, and the emergency samples can be detected before the conventional samples on the track when the emergency samples are input, the detection efficiency of the emergency samples is improved, and the detection time of the emergency samples is shortened. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0047] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0048] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the modular structure of the medical laboratory automation system of the present invention during routine sample transportation;

[0049] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the module structure of the medical laboratory automation system of the present invention when emptying routine samples;

[0050] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the module structure of the medical laboratory automation system of the present invention when processing emergency samples;

[0051] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the module structure of the medical laboratory automation system of the present invention during the resumption of routine sample processing;

[0052] Figure 5 This is a flowchart of the sample transmission control method of the present invention;

[0053] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A flowchart of the detailed steps of the sample transmission control method in the first embodiment;

[0054] Figure 7 for Figure 5 A flowchart outlining the detailed steps of the sample transmission control method in the second embodiment;

[0055] Figure 8 for Figure 5 A flowchart outlining the detailed steps of the sample transmission control method in the third embodiment;

[0056] Figure 9 for Figure 5 A flowchart outlining the detailed steps of the sample transmission control method in the fourth embodiment;

[0057] Figure 10 for Figure 5 A flowchart outlining the detailed steps of the sample transmission control method in the fifth embodiment;

[0058] Figure 11 for Figure 5 A flowchart outlining the detailed steps of the sample transmission control method in the sixth embodiment;

[0059] Figure 12 for Figure 11Subdivision step flow chart of medium sample transmission control method.

[0060] Explanation of reference numerals:

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[0062] The implementation, functional features and advantages of the present application will be further described with reference to the embodiments and the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0063] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all the other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work fall within the protection scope of the present application.

[0064] It should be noted that all the directionality indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present application are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement condition, etc. between components in a certain posture (as shown in the drawings), and if the certain posture changes, the directionality indications also change accordingly.

[0065] In the present application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection", "fixation", etc. should be understood in a broad sense, for example, "fixation" can be fixed connection, or detachable connection, or integral; can be mechanical connection, or electrical connection; can be direct connection, or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise explicitly limited. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0066] In addition, the description such as "first", "second", etc. in the present application is only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying the relative importance of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features limited by "first" and "second" can explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. The meanings of "and / or" and "and / or" appearing throughout the text are the same, which means that three parallel schemes are included, taking "A and / or B" as an example, including A scheme, or B scheme, or A and B schemes are satisfied at the same time. In addition, the technical solutions of each embodiment can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the fact that those skilled in the art can realize it, and when the combination of technical solutions appears contradictory or unachievable, it should be considered that the combination of technical solutions does not exist, and is not within the protection scope of the present application.

[0067] The embodiment of the present application provides a medical laboratory automation system, which combines Figures 1 to 4 The laboratory automation system comprises a transport module, a sample analyzer 10 and a buffer module, the transport module comprises a circulating track and a parallel track 4 connected with each other; the circulating track comprises a first main track 1, a second main track 2, a first branch track 5, a second branch track 6, a third branch track 7 and a third main track 3, the first main track 1 is provided with a sample input end 11 for inputting conventional samples and a sample output end 12 for outputting conventional samples, one end of the second main track 2 is connected with the sample input end 11, one end of the third main track 3 is connected with the sample output end 12, the first branch track 5, the second branch track 6 and the third branch track 7 are connected with the second main track 2 and the third main track 3, and the first branch track 5, the second branch track 6, the third branch track 7 and the first main track 1 are sequentially and spaced apart along the extension direction of the second main track 2, and two ends of the parallel track 4 are connected with the second main track 2 and the second main track 2 respectively; the sample analyzer 10 is arranged on the third main track 3, and the sample analyzer 10 is located between the first branch track 5 and the second branch track 6; the buffer module comprises a first buffer module 21 arranged on the second main track 2 and a second buffer module 22 arranged on the third main track 3, the first buffer module 21 is located between the second branch track 6 and the first main track 1, and the second buffer module 22 is located between the second branch track 6 and the third branch track 7.

[0068] In the embodiment, the first main track 1, the second main track 2, the first sub-track 5, the second sub-track 6, the third sub-track 7 and the third main track 3 can all be straight tracks, wherein the sample input end 11 of the first main track 1 receives samples to be tested input by an input module of a medical laboratory automation system, and the sample output end 12 of the first main track 1 outputs the tested samples detected by the sample analyzer 10 to an output module of the medical laboratory automation system for storage. An uncapping module is further arranged upstream of the sample input end 11, which uncaps the test tube about to enter the second main track 2, removes the test tube cap at the top end of the test tube, so that the sample analyzer 10 can sample the samples on the circulating track. Because a sample analyzer 10 can usually only use one detection means to detect samples for a specific detection item, such as using biochemical reagent detection means to detect detection items such as albumin and bilirubin in liver function, or using chemiluminescence reagent detection means to detect detection items such as myoglobin and creatine kinase isozyme in heart. Therefore, the sample analyzer 10 on one circulating track usually only completes a specific detection item, so the sample input end 11 can further be provided with a sixth radio frequency module 46 to identify the electronic tag on the transport seat transporting the test tube, determine whether the test tube on the transport seat carries a sample that needs to be tested on the current circulating track, i.e. sample detection item determination, so as to determine whether the first main track 1 sends the transport seat into the second main track 2 or the sample output end 12, and continue to the next circulating track for test item determination, until the transport seat matches the circulating track that can detect the corresponding detection items of the sample carried thereby.

[0069] The second main track 2 and the third main track 3 can be arranged in parallel, the first sub-track 5, the second sub-track 6 and the third sub-track 7 are located between the second main track 2 and the third main track 3 and are connected with the second main track 2 and the third main track 3, the first sub-track 5, the second sub-track 6 and the third sub-track 7 are arranged in parallel with each other, the parallel track 4 is located on one side of the first sub-track 5, two ends of the parallel track 4 are connected with the second main track 2 and the third main track 3 respectively, and the parallel track 4 as a whole is in the shape of U, which can also be formed by connecting three straight track sections in sequence, and the relationship between the parallel track 4 and the circulating track is like a parallel relationship in an electric circuit. When the conventional sample transmission is carried out, the first main track 1 sends the transport seat with the detection items on the circulating track to the second main track 2, and the transport seat carries the uncapped test tube on it and the sample in the test tube to the sample analyzer 10 for detection through the second main track 2 and the first sub-track 5. After the sample detection is completed, the third main track 3 sends the corresponding transport seat to the sample output end 12 of the first main track 1. When the emergency sample detection is carried out, the circulating track sends the unmeasured sample being transported into the first buffer module 21 and the second buffer module 22 for temporary storage, and sends the measured sample from the sample output end 12 into the output module for storage. The first buffer module 21 and the second buffer module 22 can be a separate branch track connected with the circulating track, and the test tube can be temporarily sent into the branch track for queuing. After the circulating track is emptied of the conventional samples being transported, the input module sends the emergency samples into the parallel track 4, the parallel track 4 sends the emergency samples to the sample analyzer 10 on one side of the third main track 3 for extraction and detection, and the measured emergency samples are returned to the parallel track 4 through the second sub-track 6 and the second main track 2 and are directly taken out on the parallel track 4, thereby avoiding the emergency samples from being output together with the conventional samples from the sample output end 12, causing the transmission path of the emergency samples to be too long and the processing efficiency of the emergency samples to be low. In this way, the input and output of the emergency samples are completed on the parallel track 4 independent of the circulating track, the parallel track 4 serves as a dedicated channel for the input and output of the emergency samples, and the efficiency of processing the emergency samples can be improved. After all the emergency samples are detected, the circulating track transports the conventional samples in the first buffer module 21 and the second buffer module 22, so that the conventional samples return to the original transportation and processing state.

[0070] Each track in the embodiment can be an electric transmission track, which can include a motor, a pulley cooperating with the motor in transmission, and a transmission belt sleeved on the pulley. The motor drives the pulley to drive the transmission belt to forwardly transport the transport seat on the transmission belt, the test tube on the transport seat and the sample in the test tube under the control of the controller.

[0071] To realize the confirmation of the sample information, the automatic system of the laboratory further comprises a code scanning module 30 arranged on the third main track 3, the code scanning module 30 is located between the first branch track 5 and the second branch track 6, and the sample analyzer 10 is located between the code scanning module 30 and the second branch track 6, and the code scanning module 30 is used for scanning the bar code on the test tube. The sample information includes sample source information (such as patient identity information, submission unit information), sample detection item information and the like, before sample detection, the sample information is obtained by scanning the bar code pasted or printed on the test tube through the code scanning module 30, so that the sample analyzer 10 can be controlled to perform corresponding detection on the sample according to the obtained sample information, and the detection result can be associated with the sample information and entered into the system, so as to query the detection result of the sample subsequently.

[0072] To realize the confirmation of the transport seat information and the sample information, the automation system of the laboratory further comprises a first radio frequency module 41, a second radio frequency module 42, and a third radio frequency module 43 arranged on the third main track 3, a fourth radio frequency module 44 arranged on the second main track 2, and a fifth radio frequency module 45 arranged on the parallel track 4. The first radio frequency module 41 and the second radio frequency module 42 are located between the first sub-track 5 and the second sub-track 6, the second radio frequency module 42 is located between the first radio frequency module 41 and the second sub-track 6, the third radio frequency module 43 is located between the second sub-track 6 and the third sub-track 7, and the fourth radio frequency module 44 is located between the first sub-track 5 and the second sub-track 6. The first radio frequency module 41, the second radio frequency module 42, the third radio frequency module 43, the fourth radio frequency module 44, and the fifth radio frequency module 45 are used to identify the electronic tag on the transport seat. Among them, the sample is stored in a test tube, the test tube is carried and transported by the transport seat, and the electronic tag identifying the transport seat information is pasted on the transport seat. The transport seat information can include the number of the transport seat and the type of the transport seat. The number of the transport seat can be sequentially numbered in Arabic numerals according to the current transport seat input order, and the type of the transport seat can include a regular transport seat and an emergency transport seat. For example, the transport seat carrying a regular sample can be identified as a regular transport seat by the electronic tag, and the transport seat carrying an emergency sample can be identified as an emergency transport seat by the electronic tag. Generally, the purchase cost of the code scanning module 30 is higher than that of the radio frequency module, and the more code scanning modules 30 are erected, the higher the overall equipment cost will be. When the test tube is transported to the code scanning module 30 and placed on the transport seat, the barcode on the test tube can be misaligned with the code scanning lens of the code scanning module 30. At this time, the code scanning module 30 cannot correctly identify the barcode, so a rotating mechanism capable of rotating the test tube is also needed to adjust the position of the barcode on the test tube. The control of the code scanning link is relatively complex, and the cost of the equipment is relatively high. In the embodiment, the radio frequency module identification module identifies the electronic tag on the transport seat, which can confirm the transport seat information of the current transport seat passing through the radio frequency module. Through the mapping table of the recorded transport seat information and the sample information in the system, the sample information of the sample stored in the test tube can be obtained according to the obtained transport seat information. Therefore, only one code scanning module 30 is needed to confirm the barcode information, and only the radio frequency module described above is needed in other links that need to confirm the sample information. The cost of the equipment is low, and there is no strict alignment requirement between the radio frequency module and the electronic tag in the radio frequency identification technology. As long as the radio frequency module and the electronic tag maintain a suitable distance range, radio frequency identification can be realized. Therefore, the confirmation procedure of the transport seat information and the sample information is also simpler.

[0073] To realize the control of the sample moving path, the automatic system of the laboratory further comprises a first track changing module 51 arranged on the first main track 1, a second track changing module 52 arranged on the second main track 2 and close to the first branch track 5, and a third track changing module 53 and a fourth track changing module 54 arranged on the third main track 3, wherein the third track changing module 53 is arranged close to the second branch track 6, and the fourth track changing module 54 is arranged close to the third branch track 7. The track changing module is used to realize the switching of the transmission track. The first track changing module 51 can realize the lapping of the first main track 1 and the second main track 2, and the sample in the first main track 1 is transferred to the second main track 2. The second track changing module 52 can realize the lapping of the second main track 2 and the first branch track 5, so that the sample in the second main track 2 is transferred to the first branch track 5. The third track changing module 53 can realize the lapping of the third main track 3 and the second branch track 6, so that the sample in the third main track 3 is transferred to the second branch track 6. The fourth track changing module 54 can realize the lapping of the third main track 3 and the third branch track 7, so that the sample in the third main track 3 is transferred to the third branch track 7. Through the lapping control of the different tracks by the track changing modules, the moving path of the regular sample and the emergency sample can be planned as required, and the reliability of the sample transmission is ensured.

[0074] To improve the reliability of the sample transmission on the track, a brake module is arranged near the first main track 1, near the first branch track 5, near the second branch track 6, near the third branch track 7, and at the connection between the parallel track 4 and the third main track 3. The brake module is used to drive the corresponding track to decelerate and brake during the above track changing process, until the corresponding track is enabled after the track changing module completes the track changing, and the brake module stops running, so as to improve the reliability of the track changing and transmission of the circulating track and the parallel track 4.

[0075] In the embodiment, the transmission module, the sample analyzer 10 and the buffer module are arranged in the medical laboratory automation system. The circulating track and the parallel track 4 are arranged in the transmission module and connected with each other. When only the regular sample is input, the input regular sample is transmitted by the circulating track, so that the test tube carrying the regular sample is continuously transported to the sample analyzer 10 for detection, and the detection of the regular sample is realized. When the emergency sample is input, the undetected regular sample is sent into the buffer module for temporary storage by the circulating track, the detected regular sample is sent into the next device, all the regular samples on the circulating track are emptied, the transmission channel of the sample analyzer 10 is provided for the input emergency sample, the input emergency sample is first transmitted to the circulating track by controlling the emergency track connected with the circulating track, and then the emergency sample is transmitted to the sample analyzer 10 by controlling the circulating track for detection, so that the emergency sample has the condition of using the sample analyzer 10 resource preferentially to the regular sample, and the detection of the emergency sample can be completed before the detection of the regular sample on the track when the emergency sample is input, the detection efficiency of the emergency sample is improved, and the detection time of the emergency sample is shortened.

[0076] This invention also proposes a sample transfer control method, applied to the aforementioned medical laboratory automation system, such as... Figure 5 As shown, the sample transmission control method includes:

[0077] Step S100: In the normal sample input mode, the control loop will transfer the input test tube containing the normal sample to the sample analyzer 10 for sample detection.

[0078] Combination Figure 1 As shown, when no emergency sample is input, the circulating track is only used for the transmission of routine samples, and the sample analyzer 10 is only used for the detection of routine samples. When there are detection items on the routine sample in this circulating track, the control first track-changing module 51 drives the sample input end 11 of the first main track 1 to connect with the second main track 2, so that the routine sample to be tested enters the second main track 2, the first sub-track 5 and the third main track 3 from the sample input end 11 of the first main track 1, and then is output from the sample output end 12 of the first main track 1, thus realizing the cyclic transmission of routine samples.

[0079] Step S200: In emergency sample input mode, the control loop transfers test tubes containing untested routine samples to the buffer module for storage, and the control loop outputs test tubes containing tested routine samples.

[0080] Combination Figure 2 As shown, in the input mode of regular samples, regular samples are transported on the circular track. These regular samples compete with emergency samples for track and sample analyzer 10 resources, preventing emergency samples from being processed preferentially. Therefore, in this embodiment, when emergency samples are input, the regular samples in the circular track are first transferred to the first buffer module 21 and the second buffer module 22, clearing the regular samples on the circular track. This frees up track and sample analyzer 10 resources for emergency samples, allowing them to be processed with a completely higher priority than regular samples. This improves the detection efficiency of emergency samples and shortens the detection cycle.

[0081] Step S300: Control the parallel track 4 to transfer the input test tube containing the emergency sample to the circulation track, and control the circulation track to transfer the test tube containing the emergency sample to the sample analyzer 10 for sample detection and output.

[0082] Combination Figure 3 As shown, after the regular samples on the circulating track are cleared, the parallel track 4 drives the input emergency samples into the third main track 3 of the circulating track. The emergency samples are then removed after being detected by the sample analyzer 10 on the third main track 3. This achieves priority processing of emergency samples and improves the detection efficiency of emergency samples.

[0083] The sample transmission control method of the embodiment empties all the regular samples on the circulating track, provides a direct transmission channel for the input emergency sample to the sample analyzer 10, transmits the input emergency sample to the circulating track through the emergency track connected with the circulating track, and then controls the circulating track to transmit the emergency sample to the sample analyzer 10 for detection, so that the emergency sample can be detected before the regular samples on the track, improving the detection efficiency of the emergency sample and shortening the detection time of the emergency sample.

[0084] In an embodiment of the present application, as shown in Figure 6 The step of controlling the circulating track to transmit the test tube carrying the undetected regular sample to the buffer module for storage and controlling the circulating track to output the test tube carrying the detected regular sample in the step S200 includes:

[0085] Step S210: Control the first main track 1 to transmit the test tube at the sample input end 11 to the sample output end 12.

[0086] As shown in Figure 2 When the regular samples are emptied, the samples input by the sample input end 11 of the first main track 1 are not transferred to the second main track 2, but are directly output from the sample output end 12, so that no regular samples are input to the circulating track again, and the track and the sample analyzer 10 resources are continuously occupied by the emergency samples, and the continuous input of the regular samples is avoided, ensuring the emptying efficiency of the regular samples on the circulating track.

[0087] Step S220: Control the third main track 3 to transmit the test tube carrying the detected regular sample to the sample output end 12, and control the third main track 3 to transmit the test tube carrying the undetected regular sample to the second buffer module 22 for storage.

[0088] As shown in Figure 2 The regular samples on the third main track 3 of the circulating track include the undetected samples upstream of the sample analyzer 10 and the detected samples downstream of the sample analyzer 10. The detected regular samples on the third main track 3 do not need to stay on the circulating track and are directly output from the sample output end 12 of the first main track 1 through the third main track 3. The undetected regular samples on the third main track 3 need to be output after the detection process, but at present, the undetected regular samples need to give space and resources to the emergency samples to improve the processing priority of the emergency samples, so the undetected regular samples on the third main track 3 are temporarily transferred to the second buffer module 22 for storage.

[0089] Step S230: Control the second main track 2 to transfer the test tube located upstream of the first buffer module 21 to the first buffer module 21 for storage.

[0090] In combination Figure 2 As shown, when the regular samples on the circulating track are emptied, the regular samples on the second main track 2 are all undetected samples, and the first buffer module 21 is arranged on the second main track 2 to transfer the regular samples located upstream of the first buffer module 21, i.e. not passing through the first buffer module 21, to the first buffer module 21 for temporary storage.

[0091] Step S240: Control the second main track 2 to transfer the test tube located downstream of the first buffer module 21 to the first sub-track 5, control the first sub-track 5 to transfer the test tube sent by the second main track 2 to the third main track 3, and control the third main track 3 to transfer the test tube sent by the first sub-track 5 to the second buffer module 22 for storage.

[0092] In combination Figure 2 As shown, the regular samples downstream of the first buffer module 21, i.e. having passed through the first buffer module 21, are sent to the third main track 3 and transferred to the second buffer module 22 for temporary storage through the third main track 3, so as to empty the second main track 2, the first sub-track 5 and the third main track 3. This avoids the regular samples on the second main track 2 or the third main track 3 from moving in reverse, realizes the emptying of the regular samples in accordance with the one-way circulating transmission mode of the regular samples, reduces the complexity of the control program when emptying the regular samples, provides unobstructed transmission conditions for the emergency samples, and ensures the priority processing of the emergency samples.

[0093] In an embodiment of the present application, as shown in Figure 7 The step of controlling the parallel track 4 to transfer the input test tube carrying the emergency sample to the circulating track and controlling the circulating track to transfer the test tube carrying the emergency sample to the sample analyzer 10 for sample detection in the above step S300 includes:

[0094] Step S310: Control the parallel track 4 to transfer the input test tube carrying the emergency sample to the third main track 3, and control the third main track 3 to transfer the test tube carrying the emergency sample to the sample analyzer 10 for sample detection.

[0095] In combination Figure 3 As shown, the emergency samples are input in batches by the parallel track 4, the batch emergency samples are transferred to the third main track 3 through the parallel track 4, and the batch emergency samples are detected one by one through the sample analysis on the third main track 3, so as to realize the time-sharing processing of the batch emergency samples.

[0096] Step S320: control the third main track 3 to transmit the test tube carrying the detected sample to the second sub-track 6, control the second sub-track 6 to transmit the test tube sent by the third main track 3 to the second main track 2, and control the second main track 2 to transmit the test tube sent by the second sub-track 6 to the parallel track 4 for output.

[0097] In the embodiment, after each emergency sample is detected by the sample analyzer 10, the emergency sample is transmitted to the second main track 2 through the second sub-track 6, and then transmitted to the parallel track 4 through the second main track 2, so that the input and output of the emergency sample are both completed on the parallel track 4, the parallel track 4 becomes a dedicated channel for the input and output of the emergency sample, the input and output of the emergency sample are facilitated, and the processing efficiency of the emergency sample is improved. A counting module can be arranged at the end of the second main track 2 close to the parallel track. The counting module can be integrated into the fourth radio frequency module 44 and used to count the passing emergency sample, so as to determine whether all the input emergency samples have been detected by the sample analyzer 10. In the case that all the emergency samples have been detected, all the emergency samples are sent to the parallel track 4 for output, and the parallel track 4 and the third main track 3 are stopped from sending the emergency sample to each other. In the case that part of the emergency samples have not been detected, the parallel track 4 and the third main track 3 are kept from sending the emergency sample to each other until all the emergency samples are detected and sent, so that the number of the input and output emergency samples is consistent.

[0098] In an embodiment of the present application, as shown in Figure 8 After the sample processing step in the emergency sample input mode in step S300, the following steps are included:

[0099] Step S410: control the second main track 2 to transmit the test tube stored in the first buffer module 21 to the first sub-track 5, control the first sub-track 5 to transmit the test tube sent by the second main track 2 to the third main track 3, and control the third main track 3 to transmit the test tube sent by the first sub-track 5 to the sample analyzer 10 for sample detection.

[0100] As shown in Figure 4 After all the emergency samples are processed, the normal sample detection state needs to be restored. At this time, the normal sample in the first buffer module 21 is transmitted to the second main track 2 and the third main track 3 through the second main track 2, and the released normal sample in the first buffer module 21 is detected by the sample analyzer 10.

[0101] Step S420: Control the third main track 3 to transfer the test tubes stored in the second buffer module 22 to the third sub-track 7; control the third sub-track 7 to send the test tubes sent in by the third main track 3 to the second main track 2; control the second main track 2 to transfer the test tubes sent in by the third sub-track 7 to the first sub-track 5; control the first sub-track 5 to transfer the test tubes sent in by the second main track 2 to the third main track 3; control the third main track 3 to transfer the test tubes sent in by the first sub-track 5 to the sample analyzer 10 for sample detection.

[0102] Combination Figure 4 As shown, while the first buffer module 21 releases the routine samples, the routine samples in the second buffer module 22 are transported to the third sub-track 7 via the third main track 3, and then transported to the sample analyzer 10 on the second main track 2 and the third main track 3 for testing. In this way, the release and testing of routine samples in the first buffer module 21 and the second buffer module 22 are completed in a coordinated manner, restoring the automated medical laboratory system to the routine sample testing state.

[0103] In one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 9 As shown, before the step S300 above, which controls the parallel track 4 to transfer the input test tube containing the emergency sample to the circulation track, the following steps are also included:

[0104] Step S330: Detect whether there is a test tube containing a regular sample on the parallel track 4; if so, control the parallel track 4 to transfer the test tube to the third main track 3, and control the third main track 3 to transfer the test tube sent by the parallel track 4 to the second buffer module 22 for storage.

[0105] In this embodiment, under the normal sample input mode, parallel track 4 can also be used for the transmission and detection of normal samples. Parallel track 4 and the first sub-track 5 serve as two parallel branches connecting the second main track 2 and the third main track 3, respectively used to transmit normal samples from the second main track 2. Thus, in the normal sample detection state, both the circulating track and parallel track 4 are used to transmit normal samples, improving the detection and turnover efficiency of samples. Furthermore, before emergency sample input, there may be normal samples on parallel track 4, requiring the clearing of these samples. Since the samples on parallel track 4 are all undetected normal samples, this embodiment temporarily stores the normal samples on parallel track 4 in the second buffer module 22 via the third main track 3 before emergency sample input. This clears the normal samples on parallel track 4, ensuring that parallel track 4 is empty during emergency sample input, guaranteeing that emergency samples are prioritized in the emergency sample input mode, improving the detection and turnover efficiency of emergency samples, and shortening the processing cycle of emergency samples.

[0106] In one embodiment of the present invention, such asFigure 10 As shown, before the step of controlling the circulating track to transport the input test tube carrying the regular sample to the sample analyzer 10 for sample detection in the regular sample input mode in the step S100, the method further comprises:

[0107] Step S510: controlling the circulating track to transport the input test tube carrying the regular sample and the transport seat carrying the test tube to the code scanning module 30 and the first radio frequency module 41, controlling the code scanning module 30 to scan the barcode on the test tube to obtain the first identification information, and controlling the first radio frequency module 41 to identify the electronic tag on the transport seat to obtain the second identification information.

[0108] In combination with Figure 1 As shown, the electronic tag on the transport seat and the barcode are scanned by the first radio frequency module 41 and the code scanning module respectively, and the transport seat information of the transport seat and the sample information of the sample are obtained, wherein the sample information is the first identification information, and the transport seat information is the second identification information. The first identification information of the transport seat and the second identification information of the test tube placed on the transport seat have been recorded in the system before the sample enters the first main track 1. Therefore, by comparing the first identification information recognized by the code scanning module 30 and the second identification information recognized by the first radio frequency module 41 with the system record, it can be determined whether the current transport seat and test tube are associated.

[0109] Step S520: determining whether the first identification information and the second identification information match the system record; if they match, controlling the circulating track to transport the transport seat to the sample analyzer 10 for sample detection; if they do not match, controlling the circulating track to output the transport seat.

[0110] In combination with Figure 1 As shown, if the first identification information recognized by the code scanning module 30 and the second identification information recognized by the first radio frequency module 41 are associated in the system record, it indicates that the current transport seat and test tube are previously bound, and the correspondence between the test tube and the transport seat is correct. The subsequent radio frequency module can obtain the correct sample information by scanning and identifying the electronic tag on the transport seat, and it is not necessary to scan the test tube again, thereby reducing the erection of the code scanning module 30, reducing the equipment cost, and detecting the sample in the test tube at this time. If the first identification information recognized by the code scanning module 30 and the second identification information recognized by the first radio frequency module 41 are not previously associated in the system record, it indicates that the test tube and the transport seat in the input circulating track do not correspond to each other. At this time, the sample information may be recorded incorrectly and needs to be further verified, and therefore the sample in the test tube is not detected, but the sample is directly released into the first main track 1.

[0111] In an embodiment of the present application, as Figure 11As shown, the step before the step of outputting after the step S300 of controlling the circulating track to transport the test tube carrying the emergency sample to the sample analyzer 10 for sample detection is further comprising:

[0112] Step S610: controlling the circulating track to transport the test tube carrying the emergency sample and the transport seat carrying the test tube to the code scanning module 30, and controlling the code scanning module 30 to scan the barcode on the test tube to obtain the first identification information.

[0113] In combination Figure 3 As shown, before the emergency sample detection, the barcode on the test tube corresponding to the emergency sample is scanned by the code scanning module 30 to obtain the sample information of the sample, that is, the first identification information, and the detection item corresponding to the sample is determined, so that the sample analyzer 10 can test the corresponding detection item of the sample, and the reliability of the emergency sample detection is ensured.

[0114] Step S620: when the first identification information fails to be obtained, controlling the first radio frequency module 41 to identify the electronic tag on the transport seat to obtain the second identification information and mark; when the first identification information is successfully obtained, controlling the code scanning module 30 to scan the barcode on the test tube to obtain the first identification information, and associating the first identification information with the second identification information.

[0115] In combination Figure 3 As shown, when the barcode on the test tube is damaged, the first identification information may fail to be obtained, at this time, the detection item of the emergency sample cannot be determined according to the first identification information, and the sample analyzer 10 cannot be controlled to detect the emergency sample. The electronic tag on the transport seat is integrated in the transport seat and is not easy to be damaged, therefore, in the embodiment, when the first identification information fails to be obtained, the second identification information corresponding to the electronic tag on the transport seat is obtained, and the second identification information is marked, so as to correspondingly mark the emergency sample on the transport seat, and facilitate subsequent separate processing of the emergency sample. When the barcode can be correctly identified, the first identification information obtained by identifying the barcode is associated with the second identification information obtained by identifying the electronic tag, so as to obtain the first identification information of the corresponding emergency sample by the second radio frequency module 42 at the sample analyzer 10, and detect the emergency sample according to the corresponding detection item, without the need of setting the code scanning module 30 at the sample analyzer 10, reducing the number of the code scanning module 30, and reducing the equipment cost.

[0116] In an embodiment of the present application, as Figure 12 As shown, the step of controlling the code scanning module 30 to scan the barcode on the test tube to obtain the first identification information in the step S610 is further comprising:

[0117] Step S630: controlling the circulating track to transport the test tube carrying the emergency sample and the transport seat carrying the test tube to the second radio frequency module 42, and controlling the second radio frequency module 42 to identify the electronic tag on the transport seat to obtain the second identification information.

[0118] In combination Figure 3 As shown, in the emergency sample input mode, the emergency sample is transferred into the third main track 3 from the parallel track 4, and is transmitted to the code scanning module 30 for code scanning and the first radio frequency module 41 for electronic tag identification. After obtaining the corresponding first identification information and second identification information, the first identification information is bound with the second identification information. The third main track 3 further transmits the emergency sample to the second radio frequency module 42, and the second radio frequency module 42 identifies the electronic tag on the transport seat to obtain the second identification information, so as to obtain the first identification information bound with the second identification information, and further determine the detection item of the emergency sample to be detected, so as to control the sample analyzer 10 to detect the emergency sample according to the detection item.

[0119] Step S640: When the second identification information is not marked, the sample analyzer 10 is controlled to detect the sample in the test tube on the transport seat, and the binding of the first identification information associated with the second identification information is released; when the second identification information is marked, the transport seat is output by the circulating track.

[0120] In combination Figure 3 As shown, if the second identification information is information not marked in the previous code scanning process, it indicates that the barcode on the test tube is successfully identified in the code scanning process, and the first identification information of the test tube and the detection item of the emergency sample to be detected can be successfully obtained. At this time, the sample analyzer 10 can be controlled to directly detect the emergency sample on the transport seat according to the detection item. After the sample analyzer 10 completes the detection of the emergency sample, the emergency sample has been detected according to the detection item, and the detection result of the emergency sample has been bound with the first identification information and recorded into the system. At this time, the binding of the second identification information and the first identification information can be released, and the association between the transport seat and the test tube can be released, so as to facilitate the subsequent use of the transport seat for transporting new test tubes and samples. If the second identification information is information marked in the previous code scanning process, it indicates that the barcode on the test tube is not successfully identified in the code scanning process, and the sample analyzer 10 cannot detect the emergency sample to be detected according to the detection item. At this time, the emergency sample needs to be processed separately, and therefore the emergency sample can be sent back to the parallel track 4 through the circulating track for output processing, so as to confirm the identity of the sample in the test tube and the detection item to be performed, replace the new barcode and detect again, so as to ensure that all emergency samples can be detected according to the respective detection item, realize the automatic transmission and detection of the emergency sample, and improve the reliability of the detection of the emergency sample.

[0121] The embodiment of the present application also provides a storage medium, and the storage medium stores a sample transmission control program. When the sample transmission control program is executed by a processor, the steps of the sample transmission control method are realized.

[0122] In the embodiment, the memory as a storage medium can include an operating system, a data storage module, a network communication module, a user interface module, and the sample transport control program. Figure 1 In the medical laboratory automation system shown, the network interface is mainly used for data communication with other devices; the user interface is mainly used for data interaction with the user end; the medical laboratory automation system in the application is also configured with a processor, and the medical laboratory automation system calls the sample transport program stored in the memory through the processor, and executes the sample transport control method provided in the above-mentioned embodiments of the application.

[0123] The above is only an optional embodiment of the application, and does not limit the patent scope of the application, and any equivalent structural transformation made under the inventive concept of the application, using the content of the application specification and drawings, or directly / indirectly applied in other related technical fields is included in the patent protection scope of the application.

Claims

1. A sample transfer control method, applied to a medical laboratory automation system, characterized in that, The medical laboratory automation system includes a transmission module, a sample analyzer, and a buffer module. The transmission module includes a connected circular track and a parallel track. The circular track is used to transmit test tubes containing samples to the sample analyzer, and the sample analyzer is used to detect the samples in the test tubes. The transmission control method includes: In the normal sample input mode, the control loop will transport the input test tube containing the normal sample to the sample analyzer for sample detection; In emergency sample input mode, the circulating track is controlled to transfer test tubes containing untested routine samples to the buffer module for storage, and the circulating track is controlled to output test tubes containing tested routine samples; the parallel track is controlled to transfer input test tubes containing emergency samples to the circulating track, and the circulating track is controlled to transfer test tubes containing emergency samples to the sample analyzer for sample testing and output; The circulating track includes a first main track, a second main track, a first sub-track, and a third main track. The first main track has a sample input terminal for inputting regular samples and a sample output terminal for outputting regular samples. The sample input terminal, the second main track, the first sub-track, the third main track, and the sample output terminal are connected in sequence. The two ends of the parallel track are respectively connected to the second main track and the third main track. The first sub-track is located between the parallel track and the first main track. The sample analyzer is located on the third main track. The buffer module includes a first buffer module located on the second main track and a second buffer module located on the third main track. The sample analyzer is located between the second buffer module and the first sub-track. The steps of controlling the circulation track to transfer test tubes containing untested routine samples to the buffer module for storage, and controlling the circulation track to output test tubes containing tested routine samples, include: The first main track is controlled to transport the test tube input to the sample input end to the sample output end; The third main track is controlled to transport test tubes containing tested routine samples to the sample output end, and the third main track is controlled to transport test tubes containing untested routine samples to the second buffer module for storage. The second main track is controlled to transfer the test tube located upstream of the first buffer module to the first buffer module for storage; The second main track is controlled to transfer the test tubes located downstream of the first buffer module to the first sub-track, the first sub-track is controlled to transfer the test tubes sent in by the second main track to the third main track, and the third main track is controlled to transfer the test tubes sent in by the first sub-track to the second buffer module for storage.

2. The sample transmission control method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The circulation track also includes a second sub-track connecting the second main track and the third main track, the second sub-track being located between the first main track and the sample analyzer; The steps of controlling the parallel track to transfer the input test tube containing the emergency sample to the circulating track, and controlling the circulating track to transfer the test tube containing the emergency sample to the sample analyzer for sample testing and output include: The parallel track is controlled to transport the input test tube containing the emergency sample to the third main track, and the third main track is controlled to transport the test tube containing the emergency sample to the sample analyzer for sample detection. The third main track is controlled to transfer test tubes containing the tested samples to the second sub-track, and the second sub-track is controlled to transfer test tubes fed into the third main track to the second main track; the second main track is controlled to transfer test tubes fed into the second sub-track to the parallel track for output.

3. The sample transmission control method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The circular track also includes a third sub-track connecting the second main track and the third main track; The sample processing steps following the emergency sample input mode include: The second main track is controlled to transfer the test tubes stored in the first buffer module to the first sub-track, the first sub-track is controlled to transfer the test tubes sent in by the second main track to the third main track, and the third main track is controlled to transfer the test tubes sent in by the first sub-track to the sample analyzer for sample detection. The system controls the third main track to transfer the test tubes stored in the second buffer module to the third sub-track; controls the third sub-track to transfer the test tubes sent in by the third main track to the second main track; controls the second main track to transfer the test tubes sent in by the third sub-track to the first sub-track; controls the first sub-track to transfer the test tubes sent in by the second main track to the third main track; and controls the third main track to transfer the test tubes sent in by the first sub-track to the sample analyzer for sample detection.

4. The sample transmission control method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The procedure prior to the step of controlling the parallel track to transfer the input test tube containing the emergency sample into the circulating track includes: The system detects whether there is a test tube containing a conventional sample on the parallel track; if so, it controls the parallel track to transfer the test tube to the third main track, and controls the third main track to transfer the test tube sent by the parallel track to the second buffer module for storage.

5. The sample transfer control method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The medical laboratory automation system also includes a barcode scanning module and a first radio frequency module located on the circulating track, the barcode scanning module and the first radio frequency module being located upstream of the sample analyzer; the transmission module also includes a transport seat that cooperates with the circulating track and the parallel track for transmission, the transport seat being used to carry test tubes, the transport seat being equipped with an electronic tag, and the test tubes being equipped with barcodes; Before the step of controlling the cyclic track to transport the input test tube containing the conventional sample to the sample analyzer for sample detection in the conventional sample input mode, the method further includes: The system controls the loop track to transmit the input test tubes containing conventional samples and the transport seat carrying the test tubes to the barcode scanning module and the first radio frequency module. The system controls the barcode scanning module to scan the barcode on the test tubes to obtain first identification information, and controls the first radio frequency module to identify the electronic tag on the transport seat to obtain second identification information. Determine whether the first identification information and the second identification information match the system record; if they match, control the loop track to transport the transport seat to the sample analyzer for sample detection; if they do not match, control the loop track to output the transport seat.

6. The sample transfer control method as described in claim 5, characterized in that, Before the step of controlling the circulating track to transport the test tube containing the emergency sample to the sample analyzer for sample testing and output, the following steps are included: The circulating track is controlled to transport the test tubes carrying emergency samples and the transport seat carrying the test tubes to the barcode scanning module, and the barcode scanning module is controlled to scan the barcode on the test tubes to obtain the first identification information; When the first identification information fails to be acquired, the first radio frequency module is controlled to identify the electronic tag on the transport seat to obtain the second identification information and mark it. When the first identification information is successfully acquired, the scanning module is controlled to scan the barcode on the test tube to obtain the first identification information, and the first identification information is associated with the second identification information.

7. The sample transmission control method as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The medical laboratory automation system also includes a second radio frequency module located on the circulation track, the second radio frequency module being positioned close to the sample analyzer; After the step of controlling the scanning module to scan the barcode on the test tube to obtain the first identification information, the method further includes: The loop track is controlled to transmit the test tubes carrying emergency samples and the transport seat carrying the test tubes to the second radio frequency module, and the second radio frequency module is controlled to identify the electronic tag on the transport seat to obtain the second identification information. When the second identification information is not marked, the sample analyzer is controlled to detect the sample in the test tube on the transport seat and the binding of the first identification information associated with the second identification information is released. When the second identification information has been marked, the control of the loop track will output the transport seat.

8. A medical laboratory automation system, executing the sample transfer control method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The laboratory automation system includes a transmission module, a sample analyzer, and a buffer module. The transmission module includes a connected circular track and a parallel track. The circulating track includes a first main track, a second main track, a first sub-track, a second sub-track, a third sub-track, and a third main track. The first main track has a sample input end for inputting regular samples and a sample output end for outputting regular samples. One end of the second main track is connected to the sample input end, and one end of the third main track is connected to the sample output end. The first sub-track, the second sub-track, and the third sub-track are all connected to the second main track and the third main track. The first sub-track, the second sub-track, the third sub-track, and the first main track are arranged sequentially at intervals along the extension direction of the second main track. The two ends of the parallel track are respectively connected to the second main track and the second main track. The sample analyzer is located on the third main track, and the sample analyzer is located between the first sub-track and the second sub-track; the buffer module includes a first buffer module located on the second main track and a second buffer module located on the third main track, the first buffer module being located between the second sub-track and the first main track, and the second buffer module being located between the second sub-track and the third sub-track.

9. The medical laboratory automation system as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The laboratory automation system also includes a barcode scanning module located on the third main track. The barcode scanning module is located between the first sub-track and the second sub-track. The sample analyzer is located between the barcode scanning module and the second sub-track. The barcode scanning module is used to scan the barcode on the test tube. And / or, the laboratory automation system further includes a first radio frequency module, a second radio frequency module, and a third radio frequency module located on the third main track, a fourth radio frequency module located on the second main track, and a fifth radio frequency module located on the parallel track. The first radio frequency module and the second radio frequency module are located between the first sub-track and the second sub-track, the second radio frequency module is located between the first radio frequency module and the second sub-track, the third radio frequency module is located between the second sub-track and the third sub-track, and the fourth radio frequency module is located between the first sub-track and the second sub-track. The first radio frequency module, the second radio frequency module, the third radio frequency module, the fourth radio frequency module, and the fifth radio frequency module are used to identify electronic tags on the transport seat. And / or, the laboratory automation system further includes a first track-changing module located on the first main track, a second track-changing module located on the second main track and close to the first sub-track, and a third track-changing module and a fourth track-changing module located on the third main track, wherein the third track-changing module is located close to the second sub-track and the fourth track-changing module is located close to the third sub-track.

10. A storage medium, characterized in that, The storage medium stores a sample transfer control program, which, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the sample transfer control method as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

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