Emergency project detection method, electronic device, storage medium and sample analysis system

Abstract

This application relates to an emergency item testing method, electronic device, storage medium, and sample analysis system. The sample analysis system includes a sample introduction device and multiple online sample analyzers. Each sample analyzer has a sample application position and a buffer area. The sample introduction device has an emergency channel. The emergency item testing method includes: upon receiving a signal that an emergency sample is being transported in the emergency channel, acquiring the testing information of the emergency sample and generating an emergency item testing task; responding to the emergency item testing task, determining the movement route of the emergency sample in the sample analysis system; acquiring the occupancy status of the sample application positions on the movement route, and releasing the sample application positions when they are occupied; and transporting the emergency sample to the sample application position to execute the emergency item testing task. The solution provided by this application enables priority sample application for emergency samples, eliminating the need to wait for other samples to complete application, effectively reducing the turnaround time for emergency samples.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of immunoassay technology, and in particular to emergency testing methods, electronic devices and storage media, and sample analysis systems. Background Technology

[0002] In vitro diagnostic (IVD) devices are used to detect the concentration of specific substances in bodily fluids; examples include biochemical analyzers, chemiluminescence analyzers, and cell analyzers. Doctors can use the results of IVD tests to determine if a patient has a particular disease. Emergency services are a crucial aspect of IVD device functionality.

[0003] In related technologies, to ensure that critically ill patients can receive timely diagnosis and treatment, emergency patients have priority when undergoing testing. Therefore, in vitro diagnostic equipment has been specifically designed with emergency patient procedures in mind, enabling emergency patient blood samples to be prioritized for instrument reception and testing.

[0004] However, while current in vitro diagnostic equipment can prioritize transporting emergency patient samples to the instrument, it still requires waiting for samples already in the instrument to undergo initial processing before testing can begin. This means that the turnaround time for emergency samples cannot be effectively reduced. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address or partially address the problems existing in related technologies, this application provides an emergency item testing method, electronic device, storage medium, and sample analysis system, which enables priority loading of emergency samples without waiting for other samples to be loaded, effectively reducing the turnaround time of emergency samples.

[0006] The first aspect of this application provides an emergency item testing method applied to a sample analysis system. The sample analysis system includes a sample introduction device and multiple online sample analyzers. Each sample analyzer is equipped with a sample dispensing position and a buffer area. The sample introduction device has an emergency channel. The emergency item testing method includes:

[0007] Upon receiving a signal that an emergency sample is being transported within the emergency channel, the system acquires the detection information of the emergency sample and generates a detection task for the emergency item.

[0008] In response to the testing task of the emergency item, the movement route of the emergency sample in the sample analysis system is determined;

[0009] Obtain the occupancy status of the sample dispensing position of the sample analyzer on the moving route, and release the sample dispensing position when it is occupied;

[0010] The emergency samples for the emergency procedure are transported to the sample application station to perform the testing task for the emergency procedure.

[0011] As an optional embodiment, when the sample dispensing position of the sample analyzer on the moving route is occupied, the sample on the dispensing position is transported to the buffer area of ​​the sample analyzer to release the dispensing position.

[0012] As an optional embodiment, after completing the testing task of the emergency project, the samples in the buffer area are transported to the sample dispensing position of the sample analyzer for further sample dispensing.

[0013] As an optional embodiment, obtaining the occupancy status of the sample dispensing position of the sample analyzer on the moving route, and releasing the sample dispensing position when it is occupied, includes:

[0014] Obtain the occupancy status of the sample dispensing positions of the sample analyzer along the moving route;

[0015] When the sample dispensing position of the sample analyzer is occupied, the detection type of the sample on the dispensing position is obtained;

[0016] If the sample to be tested at the sampling position is a regular sample, then no sampling is performed on the regular sample at the sampling position, and the regular sample at the sampling position is transported to the buffer area of ​​the sample analyzer to release the sampling position;

[0017] If the sample to be tested at the sampling position is another emergency sample, then after the other emergency sample at the sampling position is sampled, the other emergency sample is transported to the sample introduction device or the next sample analyzer to release the sampling position.

[0018] As an optional embodiment, determining the movement path of the emergency sample in the sample analysis system in response to the detection task of the emergency item includes:

[0019] Compare the overlap between the items to be tested in the emergency department and the testable items of the sample analyzer;

[0020] If the testable items of a sample analyzer satisfy all the testable items of the emergency item, then the sample analyzer is determined to be the target instrument;

[0021] Otherwise, all sample analyzers with a degree of overlap will be used as target instruments, and the detection order of the target instruments will be determined according to the degree of overlap from high to low.

[0022] As an optional embodiment, when the moving route includes a target instrument, after the emergency item is sampled in the target instrument, the emergency sample of the emergency item is transported back to the sample introduction device;

[0023] When the moving route includes multiple target instruments, after the emergency item is sampled in the last target instrument, the emergency sample of the emergency item is transported back to the sample introduction device.

[0024] As an optional embodiment, when a signal indicating that a test sample is loaded in the sample introduction device is received, it is determined whether the test sample is in the emergency channel. If the test sample is in the emergency channel, the test sample is determined to be an emergency sample.

[0025] A second aspect of this application provides an electronic device, comprising:

[0026] Processor; and

[0027] A memory that stores executable code, which, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to perform the method described above.

[0028] A third aspect of this application provides a computer-readable storage medium having executable code stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor of an electronic device, causes the processor to perform the method described above.

[0029] A fourth aspect of this application provides a sample analysis system, including a sample introduction device and multiple online sample analyzers, wherein the sample analyzers are provided with sample dispensing positions and buffer areas, and the sample introduction device is provided with an emergency channel; and further includes the aforementioned electronic equipment; or, includes the aforementioned storage medium.

[0030] The technical solution provided in this application may include the following beneficial effects:

[0031] This application establishes an emergency channel in the sample introduction device, allowing emergency samples to enter the sample analysis system via this channel. Since the sample analysis system comprises multiple online sample analyzers, each with non-overlapping test items, and the emergency sample testing task includes at least one test item, this application determines the movement route of the emergency samples within the sample analysis system based on the emergency sample testing task. This allows for the determination of the sample analyzers required for the emergency sample and their usage order. Emergency samples are then transported according to the movement route. When a sample loading position on a sample analyzer along the movement route is occupied, the loading position is released to ensure it is idle before the emergency sample is transported to the loading position. This eliminates the need for emergency samples to wait for regular samples to be loaded before testing, achieving true priority testing of emergency samples and effectively reducing their turnaround time.

[0032] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and do not limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0033] The above and other objects, features and advantages of this application will become more apparent from the more detailed description of exemplary embodiments thereof in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein the same reference numerals generally represent the same components in the exemplary embodiments thereof.

[0034] Figure 1 This is a schematic flowchart illustrating the emergency item testing method shown in the embodiments of this application;

[0035] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the sample analysis system shown in the embodiments of this application;

[0036] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the sample introduction device and sample analyzer shown in the embodiments of this application;

[0037] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the specific process of the emergency item testing method shown in the embodiments of this application;

[0038] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the emergency testing device shown in the embodiments of this application;

[0039] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device shown in an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0040] Embodiments of this application will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While embodiments of this application are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this application may be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to make this application more thorough and complete, and to fully convey the scope of this application to those skilled in the art.

[0041] The terminology used in this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” used in this application and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term “and / or” as used herein refers to and includes any or all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0042] It should be understood that although the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., may be used in this application to describe various information, this information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from one another. For example, without departing from the scope of this application, first information may also be referred to as second information, and similarly, second information may also be referred to as first information. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0043] In related technologies, to ensure that critically ill patients receive timely diagnosis and treatment, emergency patients have priority when undergoing testing. Therefore, in vitro diagnostic equipment has been specifically designed with emergency patient procedures in mind, enabling emergency patient blood samples to be prioritized for instrument reception and testing. However, while current in vitro diagnostic equipment can prioritize the delivery of emergency patient samples to the instrument, it still requires waiting for samples already in the instrument to undergo initial processing before testing can begin. This results in the inability to effectively reduce the turnaround time for emergency samples.

[0044] To address the aforementioned issues, this application provides an emergency testing method that prioritizes the addition of emergency samples without waiting for other samples to be added, effectively reducing the turnaround time for emergency samples.

[0045] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0046] This application provides an emergency medical item detection method, applied to a sample analysis system. See [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 2 The sample analysis system includes a sample introduction device and multiple online sample analyzers. Each sample analyzer has a sample dispensing position and a buffer area, while the sample introduction device has an emergency access channel. The sample introduction device and multiple sample analyzers are connected in series via a transport track.

[0047] In this embodiment, the sample introduction device may have a regular channel and an emergency channel. The regular channel is used to transport regular samples, and the emergency channel is used to transport emergency samples. Regular samples / emergency samples are transported to the sample analyzer via an online track.

[0048] In this embodiment, the sample analyzer is a device for detecting the concentration of a specific substance in a sample, which is a bodily fluid or substance to be tested. The sample is transported to a corresponding transport track section of the sample analyzer (referred to as the external track) and then from the external track into the analyzer. The analyzer contains an aspiration device and an internal track for transferring the sample to the external track. Inside the analyzer's internal track, the sample is aspirated by the aspiration device into a reaction container, such as a reaction cup. The reaction container is located on the analyzer's incubation tray, providing a reaction site for the sample and reagents to react, completing the entire detection process, such as photoluminescence.

[0049] In this application, the test samples are transported in the form of sample racks. Each sample rack can hold multiple test samples, such as five or ten. The sample introduction track corresponding to the sample analyzer and the internal track of the sample analyzer can only accommodate a limited number of sample racks (such as one). All sample racks to be tested must queue up and enter the sample analyzer for testing.

[0050] In this embodiment, the online connection of multiple sample analyzers refers to two or more sample analyzers being controlled by the same host computer, enabling information exchange and resource sharing. This connection can be a direct connection within a local area network or a remote connection over the internet. Furthermore, the multiple online sample analyzers share a single sample introduction device, improving the integration of the sample analysis system. The multiple online sample analyzers can be arranged continuously in a horizontal or vertical direction, preferably horizontally, which facilitates equipment maintenance and reduces equipment wear and tear.

[0051] See Figure 1 Based on the structure of the above sample analysis system, the emergency item detection method of this application embodiment includes:

[0052] S1. After receiving a signal that emergency samples are being transported in the emergency channel, obtain the detection information of the emergency samples and generate detection tasks for emergency items.

[0053] In this embodiment, the sample introduction device is equipped with a barcode scanning position, which may be equipped with an optical sensor. Emergency samples transported within the emergency channel are moved to the scanning position, where the optical sensor scans the QR code or barcode on the emergency sample to read its testing information. The testing information of the emergency sample can also be transmitted to a host computer, which acquires the information and generates testing tasks for emergency items. The testing information of the emergency sample includes, but is not limited to, the test type, the location of the sample (sample rack location, slot or hole on the sample rack), the test item, and the sample number.

[0054] S2. In response to the testing tasks of emergency projects, determine the movement route of emergency samples in the sample analysis system.

[0055] Since the sample analysis system in this embodiment includes multiple online sample analyzers, and the testable items of each sample analyzer do not overlap, for example, sample analyzer M1 can test items m1 and m2, sample analyzer M2 can test items m3 and m4, sample analyzer M3 can test items m5 and m6, and sample analyzer M4 can test items m7 and m8, while the detection task of the emergency project includes at least one detection item, it is necessary to determine the sample analyzers to be used in the emergency project and the order in which these sample analyzers are used according to the detection task of the emergency project. For example: if the test item is m1, then the movement route of the emergency sample in the sample analyzer is determined to be directly transported to sample analyzer M1 for testing; if the test items are m1 and m3, then the movement route of the emergency sample in the sample analyzer is determined to be first transported to sample analyzer M1 for testing, and then transported to sample analyzer M2 for testing; if the test items are m1, m3 and m4, then the movement route of the emergency sample in the sample analyzer is determined to be first transported to sample analyzer M2 for testing, and then transported to sample analyzer M1 for testing.

[0056] S3. Obtain the occupancy status of the sample dispensing position of the sample analyzer on the moving route, and release the sample dispensing position when it is occupied.

[0057] In this embodiment, the occupancy status of the sample dispensing position of the sample analyzer includes occupied and idle. When there is a sample on the sample dispensing position, it indicates that the sample dispensing position is occupied, and the sample on the dispensing position may be awaiting dispensing, or may be being dispensing or has been dispensing. When there is no sample on the sample dispensing position, it indicates that the dispensing position is not occupied and is idle. Releasing the dispensing position when it is occupied may refer to transporting the sample on the dispensing position to an adjacent buffer area equipped with the sample analyzer so that the dispensing position is not occupied.

[0058] When obtaining the occupancy status of the sample loading position, the sample loading status at that position is further determined. Since samples are loaded in the form of a sample rack, it is determined whether there are any samples in the aspiration process (i.e., in the loading state) on the sample rack. If there are samples being aspirated, the sample rack is moved to the buffer area after the aspiration action of the aspiration device is completed, and samples that have not completed the aspiration action are recorded. If there are no samples in the aspiration process, such as all samples on the sample rack not yet being aspirated, the sample rack is directly transported to the buffer area to continue aspiration after the emergency samples have completed the aspiration action. If all samples on the sample rack have completed the aspiration action, the sample rack is directly transported to the online track outside the sample analyzer. This releases the sample loading position of the sample analyzer.

[0059] S4. Transport emergency samples for emergency projects to the sample loading station to perform emergency testing tasks.

[0060] Once the sample dispensing position of the sample analyzer is released and is in an idle state, the emergency sample is transported to the corresponding sample dispensing position of the sample analyzer according to the moving route, and the corresponding test items are performed in the corresponding sample analyzer.

[0061] During testing, the sample analyzer scans the QR code or barcode on the emergency sample to read its relevant information. It can also be used to determine the location of the emergency sample based on the location information in the sample's testing data, then aspirate and test the sample. Furthermore, the sample analyzer can control the movement of the corresponding sample aspiration device based on the location information in the emergency sample's testing data to aspirate the sample and place it into a reaction container, such as a reaction cup. On the other hand, the analyzer determines the corresponding test reagent based on the test items for the emergency sample, then controls the reagent needle to sample the test reagent and add it to the reaction cup containing the test sample. The concentration of the substance in the reaction cup is then measured to complete the testing of the emergency sample.

[0062] This application embodiment establishes an emergency channel in the sample introduction device, allowing emergency samples to enter the sample analysis system via this channel. The sample analysis system includes multiple online sample analyzers, each with non-overlapping testable items. The testing task for an emergency project includes at least one test item. This application embodiment determines the movement route of the emergency samples within the sample analysis system based on the testing task of the emergency project, thus determining the sample analyzers required for the emergency project and their usage order. Emergency samples are then transported according to the movement route. When a sample loading position on a sample analyzer along the movement route is occupied, the loading position is released to ensure it is idle before the emergency samples are transported to the loading position. This eliminates the need for emergency samples to wait for regular samples to be loaded before testing, achieving true priority testing of emergency samples and effectively reducing their turnaround time.

[0063] As an optional embodiment, when the sample dispensing position of the sample analyzer on the moving route is occupied, the sample on the dispensing position is transported to the buffer area of ​​the sample analyzer to release the dispensing position.

[0064] In this embodiment, the sample analyzer includes a buffer device and an analysis device. The buffer device can be located between the sample introduction device and the analysis device. The buffer device includes a buffer area and a transport trolley, while the analysis device includes a reaction plate, a sample application position, a gripper, and an analyzer sample introduction rail and a return rail. When the sample application position of the sample analyzer on the moving route is occupied, the sample at the application position is transferred to the analyzer return rail and transported to the transport trolley via the analyzer return rail. The transport trolley then transports the sample to the buffer area, thus realizing the release of the sample position and the buffering of the sample.

[0065] As an optional implementation, after completing the testing tasks for emergency cases, the samples in the buffer area are transported to the sample dispensing station of the sample analyzer for further dispensing. This allows for both priority testing of emergency samples and continued testing of routine samples.

[0066] The buffer area has multiple buffer positions distributed along the length of the buffer device. The buffer device also includes a moving track set along the length of the buffer device. A transfer trolley is set on the moving track and can move along the moving track to transport the sample to any empty buffer position in the buffer area.

[0067] Furthermore, in this embodiment of the application, the cache bits can be numbered and sorted, so that when retrieving samples from the cache area, the corresponding samples can be transported sequentially according to their numbers.

[0068] As an optional embodiment, step S3 involves obtaining the occupancy status of the sample dispensing position on the moving route, and releasing the dispensing position when it is occupied, including:

[0069] S31. Obtain the occupancy status of the sample dispensing positions of the sample analyzer along the moving route.

[0070] Specifically, the occupancy status of the sample dispensing positions on the moving route can be obtained sequentially according to the turnaround time of the test sample in each sample analyzer. Turnaround time here refers to the time from when the test sample is transferred from the gripper to the inside of the analyzer to when the gripper is transferred out of the analyzer.

[0071] If the testing items are m1, m3, and m4, and the emergency sample's movement route within the sample analyzer is first to sample analyzer M2 for testing, and then to sample analyzer M1 for testing, then we can first obtain the occupancy status of the sample dispensing position in sample analyzer M2. After testing items m3 and m4 are completed in sample analyzer M2, we can then obtain the occupancy status of the sample dispensing position in sample analyzer M1. While testing items m3 and m4 are being performed in sample analyzer M2, sample analyzer M1 can continue with its original testing items. Alternatively, we can simultaneously obtain the occupancy status of the sample dispensing positions in both sample analyzers M2 and M1, and process the sample dispensing positions in both analyzers M2 and M1 synchronously.

[0072] S32. When the sample dispensing position of the sample analyzer is occupied, obtain the detection type of the sample on the dispensing position.

[0073] Since the sample dispensing position of the sample analyzer is occupied, it can only mean that there is a sample at the dispensing position, but it cannot determine the sample type, such as ordinary sample or emergency sample. Therefore, it is necessary to obtain the detection type of the sample at the dispensing position when the sample dispensing position of the sample analyzer is occupied, and to perform different operations according to the detection type of the sample, so as to improve the flexibility of the analysis system.

[0074] S33. If the sample to be tested at the sampling position is a regular sample, then no sampling will be performed on the regular sample at the sampling position, and the regular sample at the sampling position will be transported to the buffer area of ​​the sample analyzer to release the sampling position.

[0075] If the sample being tested at the sample loading position is a regular sample, regardless of what operation is being performed on the sample at the sample loading position, the regular sample at the sample loading position can be directly transported to the buffer area of ​​the sample analyzer to release the sample loading position.

[0076] S34. If the sample to be tested at the sampling position is another emergency sample, after the other emergency sample at the sampling position is completed, the other emergency sample is transported to the injection device or the next sample analyzer to release the sampling position.

[0077] If the sample to be tested at the sampling station is another emergency sample, then the sampling of the other emergency samples at the sampling station must be completed first. For example, move the corresponding sample aspiration device to aspirate the other emergency samples and place the aspirated emergency samples into a reaction container, such as a reaction cup. Then, transport the aspirated other emergency samples away. Specifically, if the other emergency samples still have other testing items, then transport them to the next sample analyzer for sampling and testing; if the other emergency samples have completed all testing items, then transport them to the injection device for retrieval.

[0078] As an optional embodiment, step S2, in response to the detection task of an emergency project, determines the movement path of the emergency sample in the sample analysis system, including:

[0079] S21. Compare the overlap between the test items of the emergency department and the testable items of the sample analyzer.

[0080] Since there may be multiple test items for emergency projects, and each sample analyzer has different test items, these multiple test items for emergency projects may be distributed across multiple sample analyzers. Furthermore, the degree of overlap between the test items available for each sample analyzer and the test items for emergency projects may also vary. Therefore, the order of testing by the sample analyzers on the moving route can be determined based on the degree of overlap between the test items for emergency projects and the test items available for the sample analyzers.

[0081] S22. If the testable items of a sample analyzer meet all the testable items of the emergency department, then the sample analyzer is determined to be the target instrument.

[0082] If a sample analyzer's testable items meet all the testable items required for emergency procedures, it means that the testable items of that sample analyzer completely overlap with or even exceed those required for emergency procedures. In other words, all the testable items for emergency procedures can be completed using only one sample analyzer. Therefore, the transport route should be determined to only transport emergency samples to this one sample analyzer, which becomes the target instrument for testing all the testable items of the emergency samples.

[0083] For example, sample analyzer M1 can test items m1 and m2, sample analyzer M2 can test items m3 and m4, sample analyzer M3 can test items m5 and m6, and sample analyzer M4 can test items m7 and m8. When the test items are m1 and m2, or the test items are m1 or m2, the test items of sample analyzer M1 meet all the test items to be tested in the emergency department, then sample analyzer M1 is determined to be the target instrument.

[0084] S23. If the testable items of a sample analyzer do not meet all the testable items of the emergency items, all sample analyzers with overlap will be used as target instruments, and the detection order of the target instruments will be determined according to the overlap from high to low.

[0085] If the testable items of a single sample analyzer do not meet all the testable items for emergency samples, it indicates that the testable items for emergency samples are distributed across multiple sample analyzers. In this case, sample analyzers with overlap will be used as target instruments for testing the testable items for emergency samples, while sample analyzers without overlap will not be used for testing emergency samples. The testing order of the target instruments can be determined in the following manner according to the embodiments of this application:

[0086] The overlap between the testable items of each sample analyzer and the testable items of the emergency department may vary, with some having high overlap and others low overlap. In this embodiment, the detection order of the target instruments is determined according to the overlap from high to low. Emergency samples are first transported to the target instrument with high overlap for testing, and then transported to the target instrument with low overlap for testing. This allows for the completion of a larger number of tests first, followed by a smaller number. Since testing multiple items takes longer, conducting tests first ensures faster results. This sequential testing shortens the time required to issue test reports. Furthermore, if multiple sample analyzers with the same overlap are available, they can be sorted from closest to furthest from the sample introduction device, ensuring that emergency samples are preferentially transported to the target instrument for testing within a short timeframe.

[0087] In a preferred embodiment, when the moving route includes one target instrument, after the emergency item is sampled in the target instrument, the emergency sample is transported back to the sample injection device; when the moving route includes multiple target instruments, after the emergency item is sampled in the last target instrument, the emergency sample is transported back to the sample injection device.

[0088] When the moving route includes a target instrument, it means that the testable items of the target instrument meet all the testable items of the emergency item. After the sample of the emergency item is added in the target instrument, the sample addition task of the emergency item is completed. Then the emergency sample of the emergency item can be directly transported back to the sample injection device for recycling.

[0089] When the moving route contains multiple target instruments, it means that the test items for the emergency items are distributed in multiple sample analyzers. After the sample addition for the emergency items is completed in the last target instrument, the sample addition task for the emergency items is completed. Then the emergency sample for the emergency items can be transported back to the sample injection device for recycling.

[0090] As an optional embodiment, when a signal indicating that a test sample is loaded in the sample introduction device is received, it is determined whether the test sample is in the emergency channel. If the test sample is in the emergency channel, the test sample is determined to be an emergency sample.

[0091] In this embodiment, the sample introduction device can be equipped with a regular channel and an emergency channel, and the sample analyzer can include a regular track and an emergency track, distinguishing the test samples into regular samples and emergency samples. Regular samples enter the regular track of the sample analyzer through the regular channel in the sample introduction device, while emergency samples enter the emergency track of the sample analyzer through the emergency channel in the sample introduction device. When a signal indicating that a test sample is loaded in the sample introduction device is received, it is determined which channel the test sample is in. If the test sample is in the regular channel, it is determined to be a regular sample, a regular test task corresponding to the regular sample is created, and the regular sample is aspirated and tested. If the test sample is in the emergency channel, it is determined to be an emergency sample, an emergency item corresponding to the emergency sample is created, and the emergency item is aspirated and tested.

[0092] It should be noted that the specific detection method can be to use the sensors of the sample analysis system to detect signals in the emergency channel at preset intervals to detect whether there is a test sample in the emergency slot. If there is, the system will automatically create the corresponding emergency item based on the information of the test sample.

[0093] To further understand the present invention, the emergency detection method of this application is described below with reference to the specific structure and process of the sample analysis system.

[0094] See Figure 3 The sample analysis system of this application embodiment includes a sample introduction device 1 and multiple online sample analyzers 2. The sample introduction device 1 may have a regular channel and an emergency channel 10. The regular channel is used to transport regular samples, and the emergency channel 10 is used to transport emergency samples. The regular channel is not marked, but it is the right rectangular position in the sample introduction device 1, where the points for placing samples are visible. The sample introduction device 1 may also have a barcode scanning position 11 and a sample introduction button 12. The barcode scanning position 11 is used to scan the QR code or barcode on the emergency sample to read the relevant information of the emergency sample; after the emergency sample rack is placed in the emergency channel 10, the emergency process can be started by pressing the sample introduction button 12.

[0095] The sample analyzer 2 includes a buffer unit and an analytical unit. The buffer unit 20 can be located between the sample introduction device 1 and the analytical unit. The buffer unit has a buffer area 20 and a transfer cart 22. The buffer unit can be used to temporarily store test samples, quality control materials, and calibrators. The analytical unit has a reaction plate 21, a sample dispensing position 24, a gripper 23, and an analyzer track 25.

[0096] The sample introduction device 1 and the analytical device are connected in series via a transport track. The sample is transferred from the sample introduction device 1 to the transport track, then passes through the barcode scanner 11 and is transported to the corresponding external track of the analytical device 2. From there, it is transferred via the gripper 23 to the analyzer track 25 of the analytical device 2. The analyzer track 25 includes an injection track and a return track. The sample loading position 24 is a section on the analyzer track 25 for placing a sample holder, allowing the aspiration device to pick up the sample. The aspiration device picks up the sample from the sample holder at the loading position 24 and adds it to the reaction cup on the reaction plate 21. The sample is then mixed with the subsequently added detection reagent in the reaction cup, incubated, and subjected to photo-induced chemiluminescence reading to complete the detection process.

[0097] When sample loading position 24 of the sample analyzer on the moving route is occupied, the regular sample on sample loading position 24 returns to the analyzer return rail, and is transported to the transfer trolley 22 via the analyzer return rail. The transfer trolley 22 transports the regular sample to the buffer area 20, realizing the release of the sample loading position and the buffering of regular samples. After sample loading position 24 is released, emergency samples are transferred from the external track to the analyzer inlet rail of the analyzer track 25 via the gripper 23, and are transported to sample loading position 24 via the analyzer inlet rail for sample loading and testing. After the emergency sample has been tested, it is transferred again to the external track via the gripper 23 for the next transport. Then, the transfer trolley 22 transports the regular sample in the buffer area 20 to the sample loading position 24 of the sample analyzer for sample loading and testing.

[0098] See Figure 4 The emergency detection method in this application specifically includes:

[0099] 1. After placing the emergency sample rack in the emergency channel, press the sample injection button.

[0100] 2. After the sample rack is transported to the scanning position, the sample barcode information is read and sent to the host computer.

[0101] 3. After obtaining the sample rack information, the host computer determines whether the emergency sample has testing items on multiple sample analyzers. If so, it determines the movement route of the emergency sample in the sample analysis system and sends the sample testing information to the first sample analyzer (e.g., M1).

[0102] 4. The sample analyzer M1 checks if there are any emergency samples in the sample test information. If so, the emergency procedure begins.

[0103] 5. Set the running status of M1 to sample addition paused.

[0104] 6. The sample rack currently being sampled is transported by the transfer cart of M1 to the buffer area of ​​M1 for temporary storage.

[0105] 7. Transport the emergency sample rack to the sample application station in M1.

[0106] 8. Complete the sample addition for each emergency item that overlaps with the detectable items in M1.

[0107] 9. Emergency samples that have been added to the container are processed using the emergency response procedure on the M1 reaction tray.

[0108] 10. Set the instrument M1 to continue sample addition.

[0109] 11. Transport the regular samples from the buffer area of ​​M1 to the sample loading position for further sample loading.

[0110] 12. The host computer assigns the remaining test items of the emergency samples to the sample analyzer of the next analyzer (e.g., M2).

[0111] 13. The sample feeder rail transports the emergency sample rack to the sample analyzer M2.

[0112] 14. Check if there are any emergency samples in the M2 test sample information. If so, start the emergency procedure.

[0113] 15. Set the running status of M2 to sample addition paused.

[0114] 16. The sample rack currently being sampled is transported by the transfer cart of M2 to the buffer area of ​​M2 for temporary storage.

[0115] 17. Transport the emergency sample rack to the sample application station in M2.

[0116] 18. Complete the sample addition for each emergency item that overlaps with the detectable items in M2.

[0117] 19. Emergency samples that have been added to the sample tray are processed using the emergency response procedure on the M2 reaction tray.

[0118] 20. Set the instrument M2's operating status to "Continue Adding Samples".

[0119] 21. Transport the regular samples from the buffer area of ​​M2 to the sample loading position for further sample loading.

[0120] 22. Transport the emergency sample racks that have been fully sampled back to the sample dispenser for recycling.

[0121] 23. Emergency procedure completed.

[0122] Corresponding to the aforementioned application function implementation method embodiments, this application also provides an emergency item detection device, electronic device, and corresponding embodiments.

[0123] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the emergency testing device shown in the embodiments of this application.

[0124] See Figure 5 This application also provides an emergency medical item detection device 500, comprising:

[0125] The acquisition module 510 is used to acquire the detection information of the emergency sample and generate the detection task of the emergency item after receiving a signal that an emergency sample is being transported in the emergency channel; wherein, when the acquisition module 510 receives a signal that a test sample is loaded in the sample introduction device, it determines whether the test sample is in the emergency channel, and if the test sample is in the emergency channel, it determines that the test sample is an emergency sample.

[0126] The determination module 520 is used to determine the movement route of emergency samples in the sample analysis system in response to the testing task of the emergency project. The determination module 520 is used to compare the overlap between the test items of the emergency project and the testable items of the sample analyzer. If the testable items of a sample analyzer meet all the test items of the emergency project, then the sample analyzer is determined as the target instrument. Otherwise, all sample analyzers with overlap are used as target instruments, and the testing order of the target instruments is determined according to the overlap from high to low.

[0127] The release module 530 is used to acquire the occupancy status of the sample dispensing position of the sample analyzer on the moving route, and release the dispensing position when it is occupied. Specifically, the release module 530 is used to transport the sample at the dispensing position to the buffer area of ​​the sample analyzer to release the dispensing position when it is occupied. Specifically, the release module 530 acquires the occupancy status of the dispensing position of the sample analyzer on the moving route; when the dispensing position is occupied, it acquires the detection type of the sample at the dispensing position; if the sample at the dispensing position is a regular sample, it does not perform dispensing on the regular sample and transports it to the buffer area of ​​the sample analyzer to release the dispensing position; if the sample at the dispensing position is another emergency sample, it completes the dispensing of the other emergency samples at the dispensing position before transporting them to the injection device or the next sample analyzer to release the dispensing position.

[0128] The transport module 540 is used to transport emergency samples for emergency procedures to the sample loading station for performing emergency testing tasks. Specifically, after completing the emergency testing task, the transport module 540 also transports the samples in the buffer area to the sample loading station of the sample analyzer for further loading. Furthermore, when the transport route includes one target instrument, after loading the emergency sample into the target instrument, the transport module 540 returns the emergency sample to the injection device; when the transport route includes multiple target instruments, after loading the emergency sample into the last target instrument, the transport module 540 returns the emergency sample to the injection device.

[0129] Regarding the apparatus in the above embodiments, the specific manner in which each module performs its operation has been described in detail in the embodiments related to the method, and will not be elaborated further here.

[0130] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device shown in an embodiment of this application.

[0131] See Figure 6 The electronic device 600 includes a memory 610 and a processor 620.

[0132] The processor 620 can be a Central Processing Unit (CPU), or other general-purpose processors, digital signal processors (DSPs), application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, discrete hardware components, etc. The general-purpose processor can be a microprocessor or any conventional processor.

[0133] Memory 610 may include various types of storage units, such as system memory, read-only memory (ROM), and permanent storage devices. ROM may store static data or instructions required by the processor 620 or other modules of the computer. Permanent storage devices may be read-write storage devices. Permanent storage devices may be non-volatile storage devices that retain stored instructions and data even when the computer is powered off. In some embodiments, permanent storage devices use mass storage devices (e.g., magnetic or optical disks, flash memory) as permanent storage devices. In other embodiments, permanent storage devices may be removable storage devices (e.g., floppy disks, optical drives). System memory may be a read-write storage device or a volatile read-write storage device, such as dynamic random access memory. System memory may store some or all of the instructions and data required by the processor during operation. Furthermore, memory 610 may include any combination of computer-readable storage media, including various types of semiconductor memory chips (e.g., DRAM, SRAM, SDRAM, flash memory, programmable read-only memory), and disks and / or optical disks may also be used. In some embodiments, memory 610 may include a removable storage device that is readable and / or writable, such as a laser disc (CD), a read-only digital multifunction optical disc (e.g., DVD-ROM, dual-layer DVD-ROM), a read-only Blu-ray disc, an ultra-high density optical disc, a flash memory card (e.g., SD card, mini SD card, Micro-SD card, etc.), a magnetic floppy disk, etc. Computer-readable storage media do not contain carrier waves or transient electronic signals transmitted wirelessly or via wired connections.

[0134] The memory 610 stores executable code, which, when processed by the processor 620, can cause the processor 620 to execute part or all of the methods described above.

[0135] Furthermore, the method according to this application can also be implemented as a computer program or computer program product, which includes computer program code instructions for performing some or all of the steps in the method described above.

[0136] Alternatively, this application may be implemented as a computer-readable storage medium (or a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium or a machine-readable storage medium) storing executable code (or computer program or computer instruction code) thereon, which, when executed by a processor of an electronic device (or a host computer, etc.), causes the processor to perform part or all of the steps of the above-described method according to this application.

[0137] This application also provides a sample analysis system, including a sample introduction device and multiple online sample analyzers. The sample analyzers are equipped with sample dispensing positions and buffer areas, and the sample introduction device has an emergency channel. It also includes the aforementioned electronic equipment; or, it includes the aforementioned storage medium. Optionally, in this application embodiment, the sample analyzer is a chemiluminescence analyzer.

[0138] The various embodiments of this application have been described above. These descriptions are exemplary and not exhaustive, nor are they limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein is chosen to best explain the principles, practical application, or improvement of the technology in the market, or to enable others skilled in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An emergency medical testing method, applied to a sample analysis system, characterized in that, The sample analysis system includes a sample introduction device and multiple online sample analyzers. Each sample analyzer is equipped with a sample dispensing position and a buffer area. The sample introduction device has an emergency access channel. The emergency testing methods include: Upon receiving a signal that an emergency sample is being transported within the emergency channel, the system acquires the detection information of the emergency sample and generates a detection task for the emergency item. In response to the testing task of the emergency item, the movement route of the emergency sample in the sample analysis system is determined; Obtain the occupancy status of the sample dispensing position of the sample analyzer on the moving route, and release the sample dispensing position when it is occupied; The emergency samples for the emergency procedure are transported to the sample application station to perform the testing task for the emergency procedure.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the sample dispensing position of the sample analyzer on the moving route is occupied, the sample on the dispensing position is transported to the buffer area of ​​the sample analyzer to release the dispensing position.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, After completing the testing task for the emergency project, the samples in the buffer area are transported to the sample dispensing position of the sample analyzer for further sample dispensing.

4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The step of obtaining the occupancy status of the sample dispensing position of the sample analyzer on the moving route, and releasing the sample dispensing position when it is occupied, includes: Obtain the occupancy status of the sample dispensing positions of the sample analyzer along the moving route; When the sample dispensing position of the sample analyzer is occupied, the detection type of the sample on the dispensing position is obtained; If the sample to be tested at the sampling position is a regular sample, then no sampling is performed on the regular sample at the sampling position, and the regular sample at the sampling position is transported to the buffer area of ​​the sample analyzer to release the sampling position; If the sample to be tested at the sampling position is another emergency sample, then after the other emergency sample at the sampling position is sampled, the other emergency sample is transported to the sample introduction device or the next sample analyzer to release the sampling position.

5. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of determining the movement path of the emergency sample in the sample analysis system in response to the detection task of the emergency item includes: Compare the overlap between the items to be tested in the emergency department and the testable items of the sample analyzer; If the testable items of a sample analyzer satisfy all the testable items of the emergency item, then the sample analyzer is determined to be the target instrument; Otherwise, all sample analyzers with a degree of overlap will be used as target instruments, and the detection order of the target instruments will be determined according to the degree of overlap from high to low.

6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that: When the moving route includes a target instrument, after the emergency item is sampled in the target instrument, the emergency sample of the emergency item is transported back to the sample introduction device. When the moving route includes multiple target instruments, after the emergency item is sampled in the last target instrument, the emergency sample of the emergency item is transported back to the sample introduction device.

7. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, When a signal indicating that a test sample is loaded in the sample introduction device is received, it is determined whether the test sample is in the emergency channel. If the test sample is in the emergency channel, the test sample is determined to be an emergency sample.

8. An electronic device, characterized in that, include: processor; as well as A memory having executable code stored thereon, which, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to perform the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. A computer-readable storage medium having executable code stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor of an electronic device, causes the processor to perform the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

10. A sample analysis system, characterized in that, The device includes a sample introduction device and multiple online sample analyzers, the sample analyzers having sample dispensing positions and buffer areas, the sample introduction device having an emergency channel; and also includes the electronic equipment as described in claim 8; or, includes the storage medium as described in claim 9.

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