Method of detecting a sample analyser, sample analyser and processing device therefor

Abstract

The application discloses a detection method of a sample analyzer, the sample analyzer and a processing device thereof. The detection method comprises the following steps: if a device processing module detects that a light shield cover is switched from an open state to a closed state, the device processing module acquires a processing instruction, and determines at least one module of a reagent module, a reaction cup module and a detection channel module as a processing-required module based on the processing instruction; and the device processing module processes the processing-required module, so as to ensure that the sample analyzer can normally operate. Based on the above method, the working efficiency of the sample analyzer can be effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of detection technology, and in particular to detection methods for sample analyzers, sample analyzers and their processing devices. Background Technology

[0002] In the prior art, sample analyzers are usually equipped with a light shield to shield the sample in the sample analyzer during the test operation, so as to avoid the negative impact of external light on the sample. The light shield has at least the function of opening and closing, so that the user can make adjustments to the reagents, reaction cups and samples or other items in the test channel when the light shield is open.

[0003] Once the light shield is opened, the reagents, reaction cups, and detection channels inside may have been adjusted by the user. Therefore, after the light shield is closed, the reagents, reaction cups, and detection channels inside the light shield need to be processed to ensure that their current state is consistent with the records in the sample analyzer. This will prevent discrepancies between the sample analyzer's records and the reagents, reaction cups, and detection channels, which could lead to errors in the sample analyzer's operation.

[0004] The drawback of the existing technology is that after each opening and closing of the light shield, all the reagents, reaction cups and detection channels in the light shield need to be processed, resulting in a long total processing time and low efficiency of the sample analyzer. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The main technical problem addressed in this application is how to improve the working efficiency of a sample analyzer.

[0006] To address the aforementioned technical problems, the first technical solution adopted in this application is: a detection method for a sample analyzer, the sample analyzer comprising a device processing module, a light shield, a reagent module, a reaction cup module, and a detection channel module; the detection method comprising: in response to the device processing module detecting that the light shield has switched from an open state to a closed state, the device processing module acquires a processing instruction, and determines at least one of the reagent module, the reaction cup module, and the detection channel module as the module to be processed based on the processing instruction; the device processing module processes the module to be processed to ensure that the sample analyzer can operate normally.

[0007] The processing instructions include reagent change instructions, reaction cup change instructions, and detection interruption instructions. Before the device processing module receives the processing instructions, the detection method further includes: if the reagent in the reagent module is replenished or removed while the light shield is open, the reagent module generates a reagent change instruction; if the reaction cup in the reaction cup module is replenished, removed, or its position is adjusted while the light shield is open, the reaction cup module generates a reaction cup change instruction; if the light shield enters the open state due to the interruption of the sample analyzer detection, the detection channel module generates a detection interruption instruction; determining at least one of the reagent module, reaction cup module, and detection channel module as the module to be processed based on the processing instructions includes: in response to the reagent change instruction, the device processing module determines the reagent module as the module to be processed; in response to the reaction cup change instruction, the device processing module determines the reaction cup module as the module to be processed; in response to the detection interruption instruction, the device processing module determines the detection channel module as the module to be processed.

[0008] The processing instructions are generated based on user instructions.

[0009] The device processing module acquires processing instructions, including: the device processing module outputs query information to the user regarding the modules to be processed; the device processing module receives instruction information returned by the user based on the query information, and generates processing instructions based on the instruction information, wherein the instruction information is used to indicate the modules to be processed in the reagent module, reaction cup module, and detection channel module.

[0010] The device processing module receives instruction information returned by the user based on the query information and generates processing instructions based on the instruction information. This includes: if the device processing module receives instruction information returned by the user based on the query information within a preset time period, then generating processing instructions based on the instruction information; after the device processing module outputs query information of the modules to be processed to the user, the detection method further includes: if the device processing module does not receive query information within a preset time period, then identifying the reagent module, reaction cup module, and detection channel module as modules to be processed, and generating corresponding processing instructions.

[0011] The device processing module acquires processing instructions, including generating processing instructions based on the operating data of the sample analyzer.

[0012] The sample analyzer's operating data includes the duration of its open state. The device processing module generates processing instructions based on the operating data, including: if the duration exceeds a preset duration threshold, the device processing module generates processing instructions based on the operating data of the reagent module, reaction cup module, and detection channel module when the light shield is in the open state.

[0013] The reagent module, reaction cup module, and detection channel module are all equipped with weight sensors to detect weight changes in their respective modules. The operating data of each module when the light shield is open includes the weight changes. The equipment processing module generates processing instructions based on the operating data of these modules, including: determining whether the weight of the reagent module has changed when the light shield is open; determining whether the weight of the reaction cup module has changed when the light shield is open; determining whether the weight of the detection channel module has changed when the light shield is open; and identifying modules whose weight has changed when the light shield is open as requiring processing, and generating processing instructions based on these modules.

[0014] Specifically, when the processing module includes a reagent module, the equipment processing module processes the processing module, including: the equipment processing module uses reagents to detect the remaining reagent in the reagent module to update the corresponding reagent remaining data of the reagent module; when the processing module includes a reaction cup module, the equipment processing module processes the processing module, including: the equipment processing module determines the remaining amount of reaction cups in the reaction cup module to update the corresponding reaction cup remaining data of the reaction cup module; when the processing module includes a detection channel module, the equipment processing module processes the processing module, including: the equipment processing module determines whether there is a reaction cup in each detection channel in the detection channel to update the reaction cup placement data corresponding to the detection channel module.

[0015] To address the aforementioned technical problems, the second technical solution adopted in this application is: a sample analyzer, comprising a device processing module, a light shield, a reagent module, a reaction cup module, and a detection channel module; the device processing module is used to: in response to detecting that the light shield has switched from an open state to a closed state, acquire a processing instruction, and determine at least one of the reagent module, reaction cup module, and detection channel module as the module to be processed based on the processing instruction; process the module to be processed to ensure that the sample analyzer can operate normally.

[0016] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the third technical solution adopted in this application is: a processing device for a sample analyzer, comprising: a device processing module, the device processing module being used to: in response to detecting that the light shield of the sample analyzer switches from an open state to a closed state, acquire a processing instruction, and determine at least one of the reagent module, reaction cup module, and detection channel module of the sample analyzer as a module to be processed based on the processing instruction; and process the module to be processed to ensure that the sample analyzer can operate normally.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: Unlike the prior art, the technical solution of this application includes a sample analyzer with a device processing module, a light shield, a reagent module, a reaction cup module, and a detection channel module. When the light shield switches from an open state to a closed state, the device processing module can obtain a processing instruction and determine at least one of the reagent module, reaction cup module, and detection channel module as the module to be processed based on the information in the processing instruction. Then, the device processing module processes the module that is determined to be the module to be processed to ensure the normal operation of the sample analyzer. Based on the above method, by determining the module to be processed among the reagent module, reaction cup module, and detection channel module through the processing instruction, and then processing at least one of the modules that is determined to be the module to be processed, it is possible to process only the module that needs to be processed when it is not necessary to process all of the reagent module, reaction cup module, and detection channel module, thereby reducing the total processing time and improving the working efficiency of the sample analyzer. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment of the sample analyzer of this application;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating the first embodiment of the detection method of the sample analyzer in this application;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating the second embodiment of the detection method of the sample analyzer in this application;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the sample analyzer of this application;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a processing device of the sample analyzer of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be particularly noted that the following embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and do not limit the scope of the application. Similarly, the following embodiments are only some, not all, embodiments of the present application, and all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0025] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a mutually exclusive, independent, or alternative embodiment. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0026] In the description of this application, it is necessary to specify that, unless otherwise expressly stated and limited, the terms "installation," "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or a connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms within the context of this application.

[0027] This application first discloses a detection method for a sample analyzer, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment of the sample analyzer of this application. Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating the first embodiment of the detection method of the sample analyzer in this application.

[0028] like Figure 1 As shown, the sample analyzer 10 includes a device processing module 11, a light shield 12, a reagent module 13, a reaction cup module 14, and a detection channel module 15.

[0029] like Figure 2 As shown, the detection method may include:

[0030] Step S11: In response to the device processing module 11 detecting that the light shield 12 has switched from the open state to the closed state, the device processing module 11 obtains a processing instruction and determines at least one of the reagent module 13, reaction cup module 14 and detection channel module 15 as the module to be processed based on the processing instruction.

[0031] The light shield 12 may be opened during, before, or after the sample analyzer 10 performs a test, or because the user interrupts the test for some reason and opens the light shield 12, or because the user needs to check the contents of the light shield 12 before the test, or because the user needs to remove the contents of the light shield 12 after the test, or for other reasons.

[0032] After the light shield 12 is opened, the user may intentionally or unintentionally move, reduce, or add items to the reagents, reaction cups, or detection channels in the light shield 12. In order not to affect the current detection operation or the normal operation of the next detection operation of the sample analyzer 10, the device processing module 11 can obtain a processing instruction after detecting that the light shield 12 has been opened and then closed, and determine whether the state of the reagent module 13, reaction cup module 14, and detection channel module 15 in the light shield 12 has changed, such as the increase or decrease of the stored reagents, or the change in the number or position of the reaction cups, which is different from the state originally recorded by the sample analyzer. If they are different, the corresponding module can be identified as the module that needs to be processed.

[0033] The processing instructions can be instructions sent by the user to the device processing module 11 after the user closes the light shield 12 based on the actions performed by the user, or instructions generated by the sample analyzer 10 based on the relevant data of the detected reagent module 13, reaction cup module 14 and detection channel module 15, or instructions generated by other means to reflect the status of the reagent module 13, reaction cup module 14 and detection channel module 15 in the light shield 12.

[0034] Step S12: The equipment processing module 11 processes the modules to be processed to ensure that the sample analyzer can operate normally.

[0035] The equipment processing module 11 can perform relevant processing on the reagent module 13 and / or reaction cup module 14 and / or detection channel module 15 that are determined to be processing modules. For example, it can detect the remaining amount of reagent in each test tube in the reagent module 13, detect the remaining amount of reaction cup in the reaction cup module 14, detect whether there is a reaction cup in each detection channel of the detection channel module 15, adjust the number of test tubes or the reagent capacity in each test tube in the reagent module 13, adjust the number of reaction cups in the reaction cup module 14, and clear at least one of the following processing: clearing all detection channels in the detection channel module 15.

[0036] Based on the above method, the modules to be processed according to the processing instructions can be prepared in advance for the sample analyzer 10 before detection, without having to process all the reagent modules 13, reaction cup modules 14 and detection channel modules 15 inside the light shield 12 after each time the light shield 12 is closed, thus improving the working efficiency of the sample analyzer 10.

[0037] Unlike existing technologies, the technical solution of this application includes a sample analyzer with a device processing module, a light shield, a reagent module, a reaction cup module, and a detection channel module. When the light shield switches from an open state to a closed state, the device processing module can obtain a processing instruction and, based on the information in the processing instruction, determine at least one of the reagent module, reaction cup module, and detection channel module as the module requiring processing. Then, the device processing module processes the module determined to be the module requiring processing to ensure the normal operation of the sample analyzer. Based on the above method, by determining the module requiring processing among the reagent module, reaction cup module, and detection channel module through processing instructions, and then processing at least one of the modules determined to be the module requiring processing, only the module requiring processing can be processed when it is not necessary to process all of the reagent module, reaction cup module, and detection channel module, thereby reducing the total processing time and improving the working efficiency of the sample analyzer.

[0038] This application also proposes a detection method for a sample analyzer, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 3 , Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating the second embodiment of the detection method of the sample analyzer in this application.

[0039] like Figure 1 As shown, the sample analyzer 10 includes a device processing module 11, a light shield 12, a reagent module 13, a reaction cup module 14, and a detection channel module 15.

[0040] like Figure 3 As shown, the detection method may include:

[0041] Step S21: In response to the device processing module 11 detecting that the light shield 12 has switched from the open state to the closed state, the device processing module 11 obtains a processing instruction and determines at least one of the reagent module 13, reaction cup module 14 and detection channel module 15 as the module to be processed based on the processing instruction.

[0042] Step S22: The equipment processing module 11 processes the modules to be processed to ensure that the sample analyzer can operate normally.

[0043] Steps S21-S22 in the second embodiment correspond to steps S11-S12 in the first embodiment, and will not be repeated here.

[0044] In one embodiment, the processing instructions include reagent change instructions, reaction vessel change instructions, and detection interruption instructions.

[0045] Before the device processing module 11 in step S21 obtains the processing instruction, the detection method further includes:

[0046] If reagents in reagent module 13 are replenished or removed while light shield 12 is in the open state, reagent module 13 generates a reagent change command.

[0047] If the reaction cup in the reaction cup module 14 is replenished, removed, or its position is adjusted when the light shield 12 is in the open state, the reaction cup module 14 generates a reaction cup change command.

[0048] If the light shield 12 is opened due to the interruption of the sample analyzer detection, the detection channel module 15 generates a detection interruption command.

[0049] Specifically, before the light shield 12 is in the open state, that is, before the light shield 12 switches from the open state to the closed state, if the reagent in the reagent module 13 has been replenished or removed when the light shield 12 is opened, the current reagent balance in the reagent module 13 may be different from the reagent balance currently recorded by the sample analyzer 10. Therefore, a corresponding reagent change instruction can be generated at this time to record the information that the reagent in the reagent module 13 has been adjusted.

[0050] When the light shield 12 is opened, if the reaction cups in the reaction cup module 14 are replenished, removed, or their positions are adjusted, the current number of reaction cups and the position of each reaction cup in the reaction cup module 14 may differ from the current number of reaction cups and the position of each reaction cup recorded by the sample analyzer 10. Therefore, a corresponding reaction cup change instruction can be generated at this time to record the information that the reaction cups in the reaction cup module 14 have been adjusted.

[0051] When the light shield 12 is opened due to detection interruption, there may still be reaction cups being detected in some or all of the detection channels in the detection channel module 15 before the detection interruption. Therefore, a corresponding detection interruption command can be generated at this time to record the information that there may still be reaction cups in some or all of the detection channels in the detection channel module 15.

[0052] Step S21, which determines at least one of the reagent module 13, reaction cup module 14, and detection channel module 15 as the module to be processed based on the processing instructions, includes:

[0053] In response to the reagent change command, the equipment processing module 11 identifies the reagent module 13 as the module to be processed.

[0054] In response to the reaction cup change command, the equipment processing module 11 identifies the reaction cup module 14 as the module to be processed.

[0055] In response to the detection interruption command, the device processing module 11 identifies the detection channel module 15 as the module to be processed.

[0056] Specifically, upon receiving a reagent change instruction, it can be determined that the reagents in reagent module 13 have been adjusted, so the equipment processing module 11 identifies reagent module 13 as the module to be processed.

[0057] Upon receiving the reaction cup change instruction, it can be determined that the reaction cup in the reaction cup module 14 has been adjusted, so the equipment processing module 11 identifies the reaction cup module 14 as the module to be processed.

[0058] Upon receiving the detection interruption command, it can be determined that there may still be reaction cups in the detection channel of the detection channel module 15. Therefore, the device processing module 11 determines the detection channel module 15 as the module to be processed.

[0059] For example, if the received processing instructions only include reagent change instructions and detection interruption instructions, then only reagent module 13 and detection channel module 15 can be identified as the modules requiring processing. If the received processing instructions only include reaction cup change instructions, then only reaction cup module 14 can be identified as the module requiring processing. Based on the above method, the modules in the sample analyzer 10 that have changed can be identified according to the processing instructions corresponding to the changes in the sample analyzer 10 during the period when the light shield 12 is in the open state. The device processing module 11 is then controlled to process only the modules requiring processing to ensure the subsequent normal operation of the sample analyzer 10.

[0060] In one embodiment, the processing instructions are instructions generated based on user instructions.

[0061] Specifically, the processing instruction can be a received instruction issued by the user.

[0062] Since the user knows what actions have been taken on each module in the light shield 12 when it is in the open state, the user can directly determine which modules in the reagent module 13, reaction cup module 14, and detection channel module 15 have been adjusted or changed based on their actions, and generate corresponding processing instructions accordingly.

[0063] Optionally, in step S21, the device processing module 11 obtains processing instructions, including:

[0064] The device processing module 11 outputs the query information of the module to be processed to the user.

[0065] The device processing module 11 receives the instruction information returned by the user based on the query information, and generates a processing instruction based on the instruction information.

[0066] The indication information is used to indicate the processing modules in reagent module 13, reaction cup module 14, and detection channel module 15.

[0067] Specifically, the query information can be a query pop-up window on the display device. When the device processing module 11 outputs query information for the module to be processed to the user, it can be sent to the user through the display device of the sample analyzer 10. The query pop-up window can contain option boxes and an OK button corresponding to the reagent module 13, reaction cup module 14 and detection channel module 15, respectively. The user can check the option corresponding to the module that needs to be processed and click the OK button to generate and send the corresponding instruction information to the device processing module 11.

[0068] When the device processing module 11 receives the indication information from the user and determines that at least one module among the reagent module 13, reaction cup module 14 and detection channel module 15 needs to be processed, it generates a corresponding processing instruction. The processing instruction is used to instruct the device processing module 11 to determine at least one module among the indicator reagent module 13, reaction cup module 14 and detection channel module 15 that corresponds to the indication information as the module to be processed.

[0069] Based on the above method, corresponding processing instructions can be generated based on the indication information returned by the user according to the query information, ensuring the accuracy of the processing instructions and further improving the reliability of the sample analyzer 10.

[0070] Furthermore, the device processing module 11 receives the instruction information returned by the user based on the query information, and generates processing instructions based on the instruction information, including:

[0071] If the device processing module 11 receives an instruction from the user based on the query information within a preset time period, it generates a processing instruction based on the instruction information.

[0072] After the device processing module 11 outputs the query information to the user that needs to be processed, the detection method also includes:

[0073] If the device processing module 11 does not receive an inquiry message within a preset time period, the reagent module 13, reaction cup module 14 and detection channel module 15 will all be identified as modules that need to be processed, and corresponding processing instructions will be generated.

[0074] Specifically, after the device processing module 11 outputs the above query information to the user, if the device processing module 11 receives the above instruction information within a preset time period, it can generate a processing instruction based on the instruction information. If the device processing module 11 does not receive the above instruction information within the preset time period, it can be assumed that the user has given up returning the instruction information. At this time, since it is impossible to determine the module that needs to be processed among the reagent module 13, reaction cup module 14 and detection channel module 15 based on the user's instruction information, the reagent module 13, reaction cup module 14 and detection channel module 15 can all be determined as modules that need to be processed, so as to ensure that the sample analyzer 10 can operate normally after the modules that need to be processed are processed.

[0075] Based on the above method, the situation where the sample analyzer 10 cannot operate normally due to waiting for a long time for the user to return the instruction information can be avoided, thereby improving the reliability of the sample analyzer 10.

[0076] In one embodiment, the device processing module 11 in step S21 obtains processing instructions, including:

[0077] The device processing module 11 generates processing instructions based on the operating data of the sample analyzer 10.

[0078] Specifically, the processing instructions can be instructions generated by the device processing module 11 based on the operating data of each module or component in the sample analyzer 10.

[0079] Optionally, the sample analyzer's operational data includes the duration of its on state.

[0080] The device processing module 11 generates processing instructions based on the operating data of the sample analyzer 10, including:

[0081] If the duration exceeds the preset duration threshold, the device processing module 11 generates a processing instruction based on the operating data of the reagent module 13, reaction cup module 14, and detection channel module 15 when the light shield 12 is in the open state.

[0082] Specifically, if the duration of the light shield 12 being in the open state exceeds a preset duration threshold, it can be determined that the modules in the light shield 12 may have been adjusted, and further processing instructions can be generated based on the operating data of the reagent module 13, reaction cup module 14, and detection channel module 15 when the light shield 12 is in the open state. Alternatively, if the duration of the light shield 12 being in the open state is less than or equal to the preset duration threshold, it can be determined that the modules in the light shield 12 have not been adjusted, thus eliminating the need to adjust the modules in the light shield 12.

[0083] It should be noted that when the duration of the open state of the light shield 12 is short, it may be due to external vibration of the sample analyzer or the plane on which the sample analyzer 10 is located, which causes the light shield 12 to open briefly. At this time, the module in the light shield 12 is not subjected to any treatment, so there is no need to perform any related treatment on the module in the light shield 12, thus improving work efficiency.

[0084] Based on the above method, when the light shield 12 is open for a short time, no further processing of the light shield 12 is required to ensure the normal operation of the sample analyzer 10, thereby improving the working efficiency of the sample analyzer 10.

[0085] Furthermore, each of the reagent module 13, reaction cup module 14, and detection channel module 15 is equipped with a weight sensor. The weight sensor is used to detect the weight change of the corresponding module. The operating data of the reagent module 13, reaction cup module 14, and detection channel module 15 when the light shield 12 is in the open state respectively includes the weight change of the corresponding module.

[0086] Based on the operating data of the reagent module 13, reaction cup module 14, and detection channel module 15 when the light shield 12 is in the open state, the equipment processing module 11 generates processing instructions, including:

[0087] Based on the weight change of reagent module 13, determine whether the weight of reagent module 13 has changed when the light shield 12 is in the open state.

[0088] Based on the weight change of the reaction cup module 14, determine whether the weight of the reaction cup module 14 has changed when the light shield 12 is in the open state.

[0089] Based on the weight change of the detection channel module 15, it is determined whether the weight of the detection channel module 15 has changed when the light shield 12 is in the open state.

[0090] Among the reagent module 13, reaction cup module 14, and detection channel module 15, the modules whose weight has changed when the light shield 12 is in the open state are identified as modules that need to be processed, and processing instructions are generated based on the modules that need to be processed.

[0091] Specifically, based on the above method, it is possible to detect whether there are changes in the reagent module 13, reaction cup module 14, and detection channel module 15 based on weight detection, and to further accurately determine the modules in the reagent module 13, reaction cup module 14, and detection channel module 15 that need to be processed, thereby further improving the reliability of the sample analyzer 10.

[0092] In one embodiment, an optical coupler sensor is provided on the light shield 12, which is used to sense whether the light shield 12 of the sample analyzer 10 is in an open or closed state.

[0093] In one embodiment, when the module to be processed includes the reagent module 13, the device processing module 11 processes the module to be processed, including:

[0094] The equipment processing module 11 uses reagents to detect the remaining amount of reagents in the reagent module 13 in order to update the corresponding reagent remaining amount data of the reagent module 13.

[0095] When the module to be processed includes the reaction cup module 14, the equipment processing module 11 processes the module to be processed, including:

[0096] The equipment processing module 11 determines the remaining amount of the reaction cup in the reaction cup module 14 in order to update the reaction cup remaining amount data corresponding to the reaction cup module 14.

[0097] When the module to be processed includes the detection channel module 15, the device processing module 11 processes the module to be processed, including:

[0098] The equipment processing module 11 determines whether a reaction cup exists in each detection channel in the detection channel, so as to update the reaction cup placement data corresponding to the detection channel module 15.

[0099] Specifically, if the reagent module 13 is a processing module, then when processing the processing module, it is necessary to detect the remaining reagent in each test tube in the reagent module 13 in order to update the original reagent remaining data stored in the sample analyzer 10.

[0100] For example, the reagent level in each test tube or other type of reagent container can be checked using reagents in a sample analyzer, and the reagent level data can be updated based on the test results.

[0101] If the reaction cup module 14 is a processing module, then when processing the processing module, it is necessary to detect the remaining amount of the reaction cup in the reaction cup module 14 in order to update the original remaining amount data of the reaction cup in the sample analyzer 10.

[0102] For example, all the reaction cup positions in the reaction cup module 14 are pre-ordered, and the sample analyzer 10 uses the reaction cups one by one in the order of their positions during each sample analysis job.

[0103] Optical coupler detection equipment (such as optical coupler mechanical gripper) can be used to detect the presence of a reaction cup at each reaction cup position, starting from the first reaction cup position. When a reaction cup is detected at a reaction cup position, it can be determined that a reaction cup is present at all subsequent reaction cup positions, thus obtaining the remaining amount of reaction cups.

[0104] If the detection channel module 15 is a processing module, then when processing the processing module, it is necessary to detect whether there is a reaction cup in each detection channel of the detection channel module 15, so as to update the reaction cup placement data originally stored in the sample analyzer 10.

[0105] For example, an optical coupler detection device (such as an optical coupler mechanical gripper) can be used to detect the presence of a reaction cup in each detection channel. When a reaction cup is detected in a detection channel, the reaction cup in that detection channel is removed, so that there are no reaction cups in all detection channels. The reaction cup placement data is then updated based on this result. Alternatively, an optical coupler detection device (such as an optical coupler mechanical gripper) can be used to detect the presence of a reaction cup in each detection channel, and the reaction cup placement data is updated based on the detection results.

[0106] Based on the above method, it is possible to avoid situations where sample analysis fails due to the difference between the expected reagent balance and / or the expected reaction cup balance, and / or the presence of an unknown reaction cup in the detection channel, thereby improving the reliability of the sample analyzer 10.

[0107] Unlike existing technologies, the technical solution of this application includes a sample analyzer with a device processing module, a light shield, a reagent module, a reaction cup module, and a detection channel module. When the light shield switches from an open state to a closed state, the device processing module can obtain a processing instruction and, based on the information in the processing instruction, determine at least one of the reagent module, reaction cup module, and detection channel module as the module requiring processing. Then, the device processing module processes the module determined to be the module requiring processing to ensure the normal operation of the sample analyzer. Based on the above method, by determining the module requiring processing among the reagent module, reaction cup module, and detection channel module through processing instructions, and then processing at least one of the modules determined to be the module requiring processing, only the module requiring processing can be processed when it is not necessary to process all of the reagent module, reaction cup module, and detection channel module, thereby reducing the total processing time and improving the working efficiency of the sample analyzer.

[0108] This application also proposes a sample analyzer, see [link to relevant documentation] Figure 4 , Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the sample analyzer of this application, as shown below. Figure 4 As shown, the sample analyzer 20 includes a device processing module 21, a light shield 22, a reagent module 23, a reaction cup module 24, and a detection channel module 25.

[0109] The device processing module 21 is used to: in response to detecting that the light shield 22 has switched from an open state to a closed state, acquire a processing command, and determine at least one of the reagent module 23, reaction cup module 24, and detection channel module 25 as the module to be processed based on the processing command. The module to be processed is then processed to ensure that the sample analyzer 20 can operate normally.

[0110] Unlike existing technologies, the technical solution of this application includes a sample analyzer with a device processing module, a light shield, a reagent module, a reaction cup module, and a detection channel module. When the light shield switches from an open state to a closed state, the device processing module can obtain a processing instruction and, based on the information in the processing instruction, determine at least one of the reagent module, reaction cup module, and detection channel module as the module requiring processing. Then, the device processing module processes the module determined to be the module requiring processing to ensure the normal operation of the sample analyzer. Based on the above method, by determining the module requiring processing among the reagent module, reaction cup module, and detection channel module through processing instructions, and then processing at least one of the modules determined to be the module requiring processing, only the module requiring processing can be processed when it is not necessary to process all of the reagent module, reaction cup module, and detection channel module, thereby reducing the total processing time and improving the working efficiency of the sample analyzer.

[0111] This application also proposes a processing device for a sample analyzer, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 5 , Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment of the processing device of the sample analyzer of this application, as shown below. Figure 5 As shown, the processing device 30 includes a device processing module 31.

[0112] The device processing module 31 is used to: in response to detecting that the light shield of the sample analyzer has switched from an open state to a closed state, acquire a processing instruction, and determine, based on the processing instruction, at least one of the reagent module, reaction cup module, and detection channel module of the sample analyzer as a module requiring processing. The module requiring processing is then processed to ensure that the sample analyzer can operate normally.

[0113] Unlike existing technologies, the technical solution of this application includes a sample analyzer with a device processing module, a light shield, a reagent module, a reaction cup module, and a detection channel module. When the light shield switches from an open state to a closed state, the device processing module can obtain a processing instruction and, based on the information in the processing instruction, determine at least one of the reagent module, reaction cup module, and detection channel module as the module requiring processing. Then, the device processing module processes the module determined to be the module requiring processing to ensure the normal operation of the sample analyzer. Based on the above method, by determining the module requiring processing among the reagent module, reaction cup module, and detection channel module through processing instructions, and then processing at least one of the modules determined to be the module requiring processing, only the module requiring processing can be processed when it is not necessary to process all of the reagent module, reaction cup module, and detection channel module, thereby reducing the total processing time and improving the working efficiency of the sample analyzer.

[0114] In the description of this application, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0115] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0116] Any process or method described in the flowchart or otherwise herein can be understood as representing a module, segment, or portion of code comprising one or more executable instructions for implementing a particular logical function or process, and the scope of the preferred embodiments of this application includes additional implementations in which functions may be performed not in the order shown or discussed, including substantially simultaneously or in reverse order depending on the function involved, as will be understood by those skilled in the art to which embodiments of this application pertain.

[0117] The logic and / or steps represented in the flowchart or otherwise described herein, for example, can be considered as a ordered list of executable instructions for implementing logical functions, and can be embodied in any computer-readable medium for use by, or in conjunction with, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device (which may be a personal computer, server, network device, or other system that can fetch and execute instructions from, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device). For the purposes of this specification, "computer-readable medium" can be any means that can contain, store, communicate, propagate, or transmit programs for use by, or in conjunction with, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. More specific examples (a non-exhaustive list) of computer-readable media include: an electrical connection having one or more wires (electronic device), a portable computer disk drive (magnetic device), random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable and editable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), fiber optic devices, and portable optical disc read-only memory (CDROM). Alternatively, the computer-readable medium may be paper or other suitable media on which the program can be printed, since the program can be obtained electronically, for example, by optically scanning the paper or other medium, followed by editing, interpreting, or otherwise processing as necessary, and then stored in a computer memory.

[0118] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and does not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A detection method for a sample analyzer, characterized in that, The sample analyzer includes a device processing module, a light shield, a reagent module, a reaction cup module, and a detection channel module; The detection method includes: In response to the device processing module detecting that the light shield has switched from an open state to a closed state, the device processing module obtains a processing instruction and determines at least one of the reagent module, the reaction cup module, and the detection channel module as the module to be processed based on the processing instruction; The device processing module processes the modules that need to be processed to ensure that the sample analyzer can operate normally; The device processing module acquires processing instructions, including: If the duration of the open state exceeds a preset duration threshold, the device processing module generates the processing instruction based on the operating data of the reagent module, the reaction cup module, and the detection channel module when the light shield is in the open state.

2. The detection method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The processing instructions include reagent change instructions, reaction cup change instructions, and detection interruption instructions; Before the device processing module receives the processing instruction, the detection method further includes: If the reagent in the reagent module is replenished or removed when the light shield is in the open state, the reagent module generates the reagent change instruction; If the reaction cup in the reaction cup module is replenished, removed, or its position is adjusted when the light shield is in the open state, the reaction cup module generates a reaction cup change command. If the light shield enters the open state due to the interruption of the sample analyzer's detection, the detection channel module generates the detection interruption command; The step of determining at least one of the reagent module, the reaction cup module, and the detection channel module as the module to be processed based on the processing instruction includes: In response to the reagent change instruction, the device processing module identifies the reagent module as the module to be processed; In response to the reaction cup change command, the device processing module identifies the reaction cup module as the module to be processed; In response to the detection interruption command, the device processing module identifies the detection channel module as the module to be processed.

3. The detection method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The processing instructions are generated based on user instructions.

4. The detection method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The device processing module acquires processing instructions, including: The device processing module outputs the query information to the user that needs to be processed; The device processing module receives the instruction information returned by the user based on the query information, and generates the processing instruction based on the instruction information, wherein the instruction information is used to indicate the processing module among the reagent module, the reaction cup module and the detection channel module.

5. The detection method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The device processing module receives the indication information returned by the user based on the query information, and generates the processing instruction based on the indication information, including: If the device processing module receives an instruction from the user based on the query information within a preset time period, it generates the processing instruction based on the instruction information. After the device processing module outputs the query information to the user, the detection method further includes: If the device processing module does not receive the query information within the preset time period, it will identify the reagent module, the reaction cup module, and the detection channel module as modules that need to be processed, and generate corresponding processing instructions.

6. The detection method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reagent module, the reaction cup module, and the detection channel module are all equipped with weight sensors. The weight sensors are used to detect the weight changes of the corresponding modules. The operating data of the reagent module, the reaction cup module, and the detection channel module when the light shield is in the open state respectively include the weight changes of the corresponding modules. The device processing module generates the processing instructions based on the operating data of the reagent module, the reaction cup module, and the detection channel module when the light shield is in the open state, including: Based on the weight change of the reagent module, determine whether the weight of the reagent module has changed when the light shield is in the open state; Based on the weight change of the reaction cup module, determine whether the weight of the reaction cup module has changed when the light shield is in the open state; Based on the weight change of the detection channel module, determine whether the weight of the detection channel module has changed when the light shield is in the open state; The module whose weight changed when the light shield was in the open state among the reagent module, the reaction cup module, and the detection channel module is identified as the module to be processed, and the processing instruction is generated based on the module to be processed.

7. The detection method according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the module requiring processing includes the reagent module, the device processing module processes the module requiring processing, including: The device processing module uses reagents to detect the remaining amount of reagents in the reagent module in order to update the reagent remaining amount data corresponding to the reagent module. When the module to be processed includes the reaction cup module, the device processing module processes the module to be processed, including: The device processing module determines the remaining amount of the reaction cup in the reaction cup module to update the remaining amount data of the reaction cup corresponding to the reaction cup module; When the module requiring processing includes the detection channel module, the device processing module processes the module requiring processing, including: The device processing module determines whether a reaction cup exists in each of the detection channels, and updates the reaction cup placement data corresponding to the detection channel module.

8. A sample analyzer, characterized in that, Includes equipment processing module, light shield, reagent module, reaction cup module, and detection channel module; The device processing module is configured to: in response to detecting that the light shield has switched from an open state to a closed state, acquire a processing instruction, and determine at least one of the reagent module, the reaction cup module, and the detection channel module as a module to be processed based on the processing instruction; The processing module is processed to ensure that the sample analyzer can operate normally; The acquisition and processing instructions include: If the duration of the open state exceeds a preset duration threshold, the processing instruction is generated based on the operating data of the reagent module, the reaction cup module, and the detection channel module when the light shield is in the open state.

9. A processing device for a sample analyzer, characterized in that, include: The device processing module is configured to: in response to detecting that the light shield of the sample analyzer switches from an open state to a closed state, acquire a processing instruction, and determine at least one of the reagent module, reaction cup module, and detection channel module of the sample analyzer as a module to be processed based on the processing instruction; The processing module is processed to ensure that the sample analyzer can operate normally; The acquisition and processing instructions include: If the duration of the open state exceeds a preset duration threshold, the processing instruction is generated based on the operating data of the reagent module, the reaction cup module, and the detection channel module when the light shield is in the open state.

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