WO2019138700A1 - 検体処理システム - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a sample processing system in which a plurality of modules are incorporated, and to a technology for saving the space of the sample processing system.
- samples such as blood and urine provided by patients are analyzed for clinical examination using a sample processing system.
- pretreatment such as centrifugation, opening, and dispensing is performed in a dedicated module.
- a loading module for loading a sample into a module that performs pre-processing and a storage module for storing a sample after analysis are incorporated into the sample processing system.
- an empty holder which is a holder after storing a sample is transported to a loop-shaped empty holder transport path, and an empty holder necessary for sample loading is an empty holder transport path Supply to the main transport path from the
- the empty holder after storing the sample may not necessarily be stored in the stock module, and may be used directly for sample input. That is, by appropriately transporting the empty holder after storing the sample, the number of empty holders accumulated in the stock module can be suppressed.
- an object of the present invention is to provide a sample processing system that can contribute to space saving.
- the present invention comprises a sample loading module for loading a sample on a loading tray into a holder, a storage module for storing the sample from the holder into a storage tray, and a stock module for storing the holder.
- a processing system wherein an empty holder generated by storing the sample is directly transported to the loading module without being transported to the stock module, and used for loading of a new sample.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the entire configuration of a sample processing system according to a first embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the detailed structure of the first embodiment.
- FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a flowchart of the first embodiment.
- FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the entire configuration of a sample processing system according to a second embodiment.
- FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the detailed structure of the second embodiment.
- FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a flowchart of Example 2;
- FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining the flow of the empty holder in the third embodiment.
- the sample processing system 100 includes a loading module 101, a storage module 102, a stock module 103, a centrifugal separation module 105, an opening module 106, a dispensing module 107, an analysis module 108, and a closing module. 109, the control computer 120 is provided. Each part will be described below in the order of processing.
- the input tray 110a is a carrier on which a plurality of, for example, 50 to 100 samples 10 can be placed, on which the sample 10 to be processed is placed.
- the sample 10 is blood, urine or the like collected from a patient, and is placed in a container having a closure that can be opened and closed. A bar code or the like used for identification of the sample 10 is attached to the container.
- the holder 111 is a carrier on which one sample 10 is placed.
- the holder 111 on which the sample 10 is not placed is referred to as an empty holder, and the holder 111 on which the sample 10 is placed is referred to as a mounted holder.
- the centrifugation module 105 centrifuges the sample 10 to separate the sample 10 into components.
- the opening module 106 the container of the sample 10 is opened.
- the dispensing module 107 performs dispensing processing on the sample 10.
- the analysis module 108 analyzes the sample 10.
- the sample 10 subjected to the analysis passes through the dispensing module 107, the opening module 106, the centrifugation module 105, the input module 101, the stock module 103, and the storage module 102 in this order, and is transported to the closing module 109.
- the closing module 109 the container of the sample 10 is closed.
- the sample 10 for which the series of processing has been completed is transferred from the holder 111 to the storage tray 110b. That is, the sample 10 is stored, and the mounting holder becomes an empty holder.
- the storage tray 110 b is a carrier on which a plurality of, for example, 50 to 100 samples 10 can be placed, as in the case of the input tray 110 a.
- the application purpose is different from the input tray 110a, and the sample 10 on which the series of processing has been completed is placed.
- the stock module 103 In the stock module 103, collection of the empty holder generated in the storage module 102, accumulation of the plurality of holders 111, and supply of the holder 111 to the input module 101 are performed.
- the flow of the holder 111 in the stock module 103 will be described later with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3 while being associated with the detailed structure and operation of the input module 101 and the storage module 102.
- the control computer 120 is connected to each module via the communication line 121, and controls the operation of each module based on the information acquired by a sensor or the like included in each module. For example, the control computer 120 identifies the type of the sample 10 by querying the information acquired by reading the bar code of the sample 10 with the data list stored in the control computer 120, and each module as necessary Skip processing in. More specifically, when the control computer 120 identifies that the sample 10 is urine, the urine does not need to be centrifuged, and thus skips the treatment in the centrifugation module 105.
- the storage module 102 has a sample sensor 201 that is a sensor for detecting the sample 10 that has reached the storage module 102.
- the loading module 101 has a tray sensor 202 which is a sensor for detecting the loading tray 110 a in the loading module 101.
- the stock module 103 is disposed between the storage module 102 and the input module 101, and has a straight path 203, a supply path 204, and a recovery path 205.
- the straight traveling path 203 is a path for conveying the empty holder generated in the storage module 102 straight to the main conveyance path 104 without storing the empty holder in the stock module 103.
- the supply path 204 is a path for supplying the holder 111 accumulated in the stock module 103 to the main conveyance path 104.
- the recovery path 205 is a path for recovering the holder 111, and the recovered holder 111 is accumulated in the stock module 103.
- FIG. 3 shows a flowchart relating to the flow of the holder 111 in the stock module 103, and each step will be described.
- the control computer 120 determines, based on a detection signal from the sample sensor 201, whether or not a stored sample, which is a stored sample, has reached the storage module 102. If the stored sample is detected, the process proceeds to S302, and if not detected, the process proceeds to S306. In this step, it may be determined whether or not the stored sample has reached the storage module 102. Therefore, not only the sample sensor 201 but another sensor, for example, a sensor for detecting the holder 111 may be used. .
- the control computer 120 instructs the storage module 102 to transfer the storage sample to the storage tray 110b. That is, the sample 10 is stored, and an empty holder is generated. A chuck mechanism (not shown) is used to transfer the stored sample.
- the control computer 120 determines, based on the detection signal from the tray sensor 202, whether or not the input sample, which is the input sample, is in the input module 101. If there is an input sample, the process proceeds to S304, and if there is no input sample, the process proceeds to S308.
- step S304 the empty holder generated in step S302 is conveyed to the straight path 203, and is used to insert a new sample 10 in the insertion module 101. In this step, it is sufficient to determine whether or not the input sample is in the input module 101. Therefore, not only the tray sensor 202 but another sensor, for example, a sensor that detects each sample 10 on the input tray 110a is used It may be done.
- the control computer 120 instructs the loading module 101 to transfer the loaded sample on the loading tray 110 a to the empty holder on the main transport path 104. That is, the sample 10 to be processed is input, and the mounting holder is generated. A chuck mechanism (not shown) is used to transfer the input sample.
- the control computer 120 transports the mounting holder to the centrifugal separation module 105 or the like, and instructs each module to perform predetermined processing based on reading of the bar coat.
- the control computer 120 determines, based on the detection signal from the tray sensor 202, whether or not the input sample, which is the input sample, is in the input module 101. If there is an input sample, the process proceeds to S307, and if there is no input sample, the process returns to S301. In this step, it may be determined whether or not the input sample is in the input module 101. Therefore, not only the tray sensor 202 but another sensor may be used.
- the control computer 120 causes the stock module 103 to supply an empty holder. That is, the holder 111 accumulated in the stock module 103 is conveyed to the supply path 204. The empty holder transported to the supply path 204 is used by the input module 101 to input a new sample 10.
- the control computer 120 causes the stock module 103 to recover the empty holder. That is, the empty holder generated in the storage module 102 is transported to the recovery path 205. By collecting the empty holder, the empty holder staying on the main transport path 104 can be reduced.
- the empty holder after storing the sample can be used directly for sample loading, and the number of holders 111 accumulated in the stock module 103 can be reduced, so the sample processing system 100 can contribute to space saving.
- it is determined whether the empty holder after storing the sample is directly transported to the input module 101 without being stored in the stock module 103 or temporarily stored in the stock module 103 according to the presence or absence of the input sample.
- the subsequent increase in size of the stock module 103 can be avoided. By not increasing the size of the stock module 103, space saving of the sample processing system can be achieved.
- the transport destination of the empty holder after storing the sample is determined according to the presence or absence of the input sample.
- the storage module 102 and the input module 101 may be integrated. In this embodiment, the case where the storage module 102 and the input module 101 are integrated will be described.
- the sample processing system 100 includes a loading and storage aggregation module 401, a supply stock module 402, a recovery stock module 403, a centrifugal separation module 105, an opening module 106, a dispensing module 107, an analysis module 108, a closing module 109, and a control computer 120. Equipped with Description will be made regarding the loading / storing consolidation module 401, the supply stock module 402, and the recovery stock module 403, which are different from those of the first embodiment.
- the loading / storing aggregation module 401 is a module integrated by arranging the storage module 102 and the input module 101 of the first embodiment adjacent to each other, and transferring the sample 10 from the mounting holder to the storage tray 110 b, The sample 10 is transferred from the input tray 110a to the empty holder. That is, storage and injection of the sample 10 are performed.
- the holders 111 accumulated in the supply stock module 402 are supplied to the main transport path 104 as needed.
- the recovery stock module 403 the empty holder flowing on the main transport path 104 is recovered. The flow of the process in which the holder 111 is supplied or recovered will be described later with reference to FIG.
- the loading / storage aggregation module 401 is a sample sensor 201 that is a sensor for detecting the sample 10 that has reached the loading / storage aggregation module 401, and a sensor for detecting the input tray 110a in the loading / storage aggregation module 401.
- a tray sensor 202 is provided.
- the supply stock module 402 has a supply path 204 for supplying the holder 111 accumulated in the supply stock module 402 to the main transport path 104.
- the recovery stock module 403 has a recovery path 205 for recovering the empty holder that has reached the recovery stock module 403.
- the loading and storage integration module 401 is disposed between the supply stock module 402 and the recovery stock module 403, and the centrifugal separation module 105, the opening module 106, and the dispensing module are disposed between the input storage consolidation module 401 and the recovery stock module 403. 107 etc. may be arranged.
- FIG. 6 shows a flowchart relating to the flow of the holder 111 in the loading / storing / aggregation module 401, the supply stock module 402, and the recovery stock module 403, and each step will be described.
- the control computer 120 determines, based on a detection signal from the sample sensor 201, whether or not the stored sample has reached the loading / storing / aggregation module 401. If the stored sample is detected, the process proceeds to S602, and if not detected, the process proceeds to S606. In this step, as long as it can be determined whether or not the stored sample has reached the loading / storing / aggregation module 401, not only the sample sensor 201 but another sensor may be used.
- the control computer 120 instructs the input / storage aggregation module 401 to transfer the storage sample to the storage tray 110 b. That is, the sample 10 is stored, and an empty holder is generated. A chuck mechanism (not shown) is used to transfer the stored sample.
- the control computer 120 determines, based on the detection signal from the tray sensor 202, whether or not the input sample is in the input / output aggregation module 401. If there is an input sample, the process proceeds to S604, and the empty holder generated in S602 is used for the input of a new sample 10. If there is no input sample, the process proceeds to S 608, and the empty holder generated in S 602 flows on the main transport path 104. In this step, as long as it can be determined whether or not the input sample is in the input / storage / aggregation module 401, not only the tray sensor 202 but another sensor may be used.
- the control computer 120 instructs the input / storage / aggregate module 401 to transfer the input sample on the input tray 110 a to the empty holder on the main transport path 104. That is, the sample 10 to be processed is input, and the mounting holder is generated. A chuck mechanism (not shown) is used to transfer the input sample.
- the control computer 120 transports the mounting holder to the centrifugal separation module 105 or the like, and instructs each module to perform predetermined processing based on reading of the bar coat.
- the control computer 120 determines, based on the detection signal from the tray sensor 202, whether or not the input sample is in the input / output aggregation module 401. If there is an input sample, the process proceeds to S607, and if there is no input sample, the process returns to S601. In this step, as long as it can be determined whether or not the input sample is in the input / storage / aggregation module 401, not only the tray sensor 202 but another sensor may be used.
- the control computer 120 causes the supply stock module 402 to supply an empty holder. That is, the holder 111 accumulated in the supply stock module 402 is conveyed to the supply path 204.
- the empty holder transported to the supply path 204 is used for loading of a new sample 10 in the loading / storage / aggregation module 401.
- the control computer 120 causes the recovery stock module 403 to recover the empty holder. That is, the empty holder that has reached the recovery stock module 403 is transported to the recovery path 205.
- the empty holder collected in this step is not limited to the empty holder generated by the loading / storing aggregation module 401, and the empty holder generated by the centrifugal separation module 105, the opening module 106, or the dispensing module 107 for any reason included.
- the empty holder staying on the main transport path 104 can be reduced.
- the mounted holder that has reached the recovery stock module 403 is not recovered, and continues to flow through the main transport path 104.
- the loading module 101 and the storage module 102 are integrated into one, and the empty holder after storing the sample is directly used for sample loading, thus providing the sample processing system 100 that can contribute to space saving. be able to.
- the supply stock module 402 can be miniaturized.
- the empty holder after storing the sample is directly used for sample loading.
- unnecessary empty holders flow on the main transport path, and the operation rate of the sample processing system is reduced. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in order to avoid a decrease in the operation rate, conveyance of the empty holder to a dedicated route different from the main conveyance route will be described.
- the overall configuration of the present embodiment is the same as that of the second embodiment, so the description will be omitted.
- the input / storage / aggregate module 401 has the sample sensor 201 and the tray sensor 202, and also has an empty holder dedicated path 701.
- the empty holder dedicated path 701 is a path for transporting only the empty holder.
- the supply stock module 402 is similar to that of the second embodiment.
- the recovery stock module 403 has a recovery path 205 as in the second embodiment, and an empty holder dedicated path 701 is connected. The empty holder reaching the recovery stock module 403 via the empty holder dedicated path 701 is recovered and accumulated in the recovery stock module 403.
- the control computer 120 determines, based on the detection signal from the tray sensor 202, whether or not the input sample is in the input / output aggregation module 401. If there is an input sample, the process proceeds to S604, and if there is no input sample, the process proceeds to S608. When the process proceeds to step S608, the empty holder generated in step S602 is conveyed to the empty holder dedicated path 701.
- the control computer 120 causes the recovery stock module 403 to recover the empty holder.
- the empty holder generated by the loading / storing aggregation module 401 is collected via the empty holder dedicated path 701.
- an empty holder generated for any reason by the centrifugal separation module 105, the opening module 106, and the dispensing module 107 is collected via the collection path 205.
- the mounted holder that has reached the recovery stock module 403 is not recovered, and continues to flow through the main transport path 104.
- the empty holder generated by the loading / storing / aggregation module 401 is transported to the recovery stock module 403 via the empty holder dedicated path 701, so the number of empty holders on the main transport path 104 is reduced. Utilization rate can be improved.
- the space saving of the sample processing system 100 by the integration of the input module 101 and the storage module 102 and the miniaturization of the supply stock module 402 is the same as that of the second embodiment.
- the inspection processing system of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and the constituent elements can be modified and embodied without departing from the scope of the invention. Further, plural components disclosed in the above embodiments may be combined as appropriate. Furthermore, some components may be deleted from all the components shown in the above embodiments.
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制御用コンピュータ120は、検体センサ201での検知信号に基づき、収納される検体である収納検体が収納モジュール102に到達したか否かを判断する。収納検体が検知されればS302へ処理が進み、検知されなければS306へ処理が進む。なお、本ステップでは、収納検体が収納モジュール102に到達したか否かを判断できれば良いので、検体センサ201に限らず、他のセンサ、例えばホルダ111を検知するためのセンサが用いられても良い。
制御用コンピュータ120は、収納モジュール102に対して収納検体を収納トレイ110bに移載させるように指示する。すなわち、検体10が収納され、空ホルダが生成される。収納検体の移載には、図示しないチャック機構が用いられる。
制御用コンピュータ120は、トレイセンサ202での検知信号に基づき、投入される検体である投入検体が投入モジュール101内にあるか否かを判断する。投入検体があればS304へ処理が進み、投入検体がなければS308へ処理が進む。S304へ処理が進む場合は、S302で生成された空ホルダが直進経路203に搬送され、投入モジュール101にて新たな検体10の投入に用いられる。なお、本ステップでは、投入検体が投入モジュール101内にあるか否かを判断できれば良いので、トレイセンサ202に限らず、他のセンサ、例えば投入トレイ110a上の各検体10を検知するセンサが用いられても良い。
制御用コンピュータ120は、投入モジュール101に対して投入トレイ110a上の投入検体を主搬送経路104上の空ホルダへ移載させるように指示する。すなわち処理対象である検体10が投入され、搭載ホルダが生成される。投入検体の移載には、図示しないチャック機構が用いられる。
制御用コンピュータ120は、搭載ホルダを遠心分離モジュール105等へ搬送させ、バーコートの読み取りに基づいて所定の処理が行われるように各モジュールに指示する。
制御用コンピュータ120は、トレイセンサ202での検知信号に基づき、投入される検体である投入検体が投入モジュール101内にあるか否かを判断する。投入検体があればS307へ処理が進み、投入検体がなければS301へ処理が戻る。なお、本ステップでは、投入検体が投入モジュール101内にあるか否かを判断できれば良いので、トレイセンサ202に限らず、他のセンサが用いられても良い。
制御用コンピュータ120は、ストックモジュール103に空ホルダを供給させる。すなわち、ストックモジュール103に蓄積されたホルダ111が供給経路204に搬送される。供給経路204に搬送された空ホルダは投入モジュール101にて新たな検体10の投入に用いられる。
制御用コンピュータ120は、ストックモジュール103に空ホルダを回収させる。すなわち、収納モジュール102で生じた空ホルダが回収経路205に搬送される。空ホルダが回収されることにより、主搬送経路104上を滞留する空ホルダを減らすことができる。
制御用コンピュータ120は、検体センサ201での検知信号に基づき、収納検体が投入・収納集約モジュール401に到達したか否かを判断する。収納検体が検知されればS602へ処理が進み、検知されなければS606へ処理が進む。なお、本ステップでは、収納検体が投入・収納集約モジュール401に到達したか否かを判断できれば良いので、検体センサ201に限らず、他のセンサが用いられても良い。
制御用コンピュータ120は、投入・収納集約モジュール401に対して収納検体を収納トレイ110bに移載させるように指示する。すなわち、検体10が収納され、空ホルダが生成される。収納検体の移載には、図示しないチャック機構が用いられる。
制御用コンピュータ120は、トレイセンサ202での検知信号に基づき、投入検体が投入・収納集約モジュール401内にあるか否かを判断する。投入検体があればS604へ処理が進み、S602で生成された空ホルダが新たな検体10の投入に用いられる。投入検体がなければS608へ処理が進み、S602で生成された空ホルダは主搬送経路104上を流れる。なお、本ステップでは、投入検体が投入・収納集約モジュール401内にあるか否かを判断できれば良いので、トレイセンサ202に限らず、他のセンサが用いられても良い。
制御用コンピュータ120は、投入・収納集約モジュール401に対して投入トレイ110a上の投入検体を主搬送経路104上の空ホルダへ移載させるように指示する。すなわち処理対象である検体10が投入され、搭載ホルダが生成される。投入検体の移載には、図示しないチャック機構が用いられる。
制御用コンピュータ120は、搭載ホルダを遠心分離モジュール105等へ搬送させ、バーコートの読み取りに基づいて所定の処理が行われるように各モジュールに指示する。
制御用コンピュータ120は、トレイセンサ202での検知信号に基づき、投入検体が投入・収納集約モジュール401内にあるか否かを判断する。投入検体があればS607へ処理が進み、投入検体がなければS601へ処理が戻る。なお、本ステップでは、投入検体が投入・収納集約モジュール401内にあるか否かを判断できれば良いので、トレイセンサ202に限らず、他のセンサが用いられても良い。
制御用コンピュータ120は、供給ストックモジュール402に空ホルダを供給させる。すなわち、供給ストックモジュール402に蓄積されたホルダ111が供給経路204に搬送される。供給経路204に搬送された空ホルダは投入・収納集約モジュール401にて新たな検体10の投入に用いられる。
制御用コンピュータ120は、回収ストックモジュール403に空ホルダを回収させる。すなわち、回収ストックモジュール403に到達した空ホルダが回収経路205に搬送される。本ステップで回収される空ホルダは投入・収納集約モジュール401で生成された空ホルダに限らず、遠心分離モジュール105や開栓モジュール106、分注モジュール107にて何らかの理由により生成された空ホルダも含まれる。空ホルダが回収されることにより、主搬送経路104上を滞留する空ホルダを減らすことができる。なお、回収ストックモジュール403に到達した搭載ホルダは回収されず、主搬送経路104を流れ続ける。
制御用コンピュータ120は、トレイセンサ202での検知信号に基づき、投入検体が投入・収納集約モジュール401内にあるか否かを判断する。投入検体があればS604へ処理が進み、投入検体がなければS608へ処理が進む。S608へ処理が進む場合は、S602で生成された空ホルダが空ホルダ専用経路701へ搬送される。
制御用コンピュータ120は、回収ストックモジュール403に空ホルダを回収させる。投入・収納集約モジュール401で生成された空ホルダは空ホルダ専用経路701を介して回収される。また遠心分離モジュール105や開栓モジュール106、分注モジュール107にて何らかの理由により生成された空ホルダは回収経路205を介して回収される。なお、回収ストックモジュール403に到達した搭載ホルダは回収されず、主搬送経路104を流れ続ける。
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- 投入トレイ上の検体をホルダに投入する投入モジュールと、
前記検体を前記ホルダから収納トレイに収納する収納モジュールと、
前記ホルダを蓄積するストックモジュールを備える検体処理システムであって、
前記検体が収納されることにより生成される空ホルダが、前記ストックモジュールに搬送されることなく前記投入モジュールに直接搬送され、新たな検体の投入に用いられることを特徴とする検体処理システム。 - 請求項1に記載の検体処理システムであって、
前記ストックモジュールは、前記収納モジュールと前記投入モジュールの間に配置され、前記空ホルダが生成されたときに、投入される検体があれば前記空ホルダを前記投入モジュールへ搬送し、投入される検体がなければ前記空ホルダを回収して蓄積することを特徴とする検体処理システム。 - 請求項1に記載の検体処理システムであって、
前記収納モジュールと前記投入モジュールが集約され、
前記空ホルダが生成されたときに、投入される検体がなければ前記空ホルダを回収して蓄積する回収ストックモジュールをさらに備えることを特徴とする検体処理システム。 - 請求項3に記載の検体処理システムであって、
前記投入モジュールと前記回収ストックモジュールとの間を接続し、前記空ホルダを搬送するための空ホルダ専用経路をさらに備えることを特徴とする検体処理システム。 - 請求項2に記載の検体処理システムであって、
前記ストックモジュールは、収納される検体がなく投入される検体があるときに、蓄積されたホルダを前記投入モジュールに供給することを特徴とする検体処理システム。 - 請求項3に記載の検体処理システムであって、
前記ストックモジュールは、収納される検体がなく投入される検体があるときに、蓄積されたホルダを前記投入モジュールに供給することを特徴とする検体処理システム。 - 請求項4に記載の検体処理システムであって、
前記ストックモジュールは、収納される検体がなく投入される検体があるときに、蓄積されたホルダを前記投入モジュールに供給することを特徴とする検体処理システム。
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