Patent classifications
G01N35/00663
REACTION VESSEL AND AUTOMATIC ANALYZING DEVICE
A reaction cuvette according to an embodiment is used for measurement performed by an automatic analyzing device, and is a reaction cuvette that houses a mixed liquid of a reagent and a sample to be measured. The reaction cuvette includes a cuvette main body and an aspiration port. The aspiration port is disposed on the cuvette main body, and allows a fluid to flow into an inner part of the cuvette main body from a bottom surface side of the cuvette main body.
DATA ANALYSIS METHOD, DATA ANALYSIS SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER
The accuracy of deviation determination is based on a regression line of measurement data in an automatic analysis system that includes a plurality of first computers that display measurement data obtained by allowing a sample to react with a reagent, and a second computer that analyzes the measurement data acquired from each of the first computers and transmits results of the analysis to the first computers. The second computer acquires reference data including information on the automatic analyzers, the reagent, and the measurement data; generates, based on the reference data, integrated regression line information commonly applicable to the plurality of automatic analyzers associated with the information on the automatic analyzers and the information on the reagent; and transmits the integrated regression line information to the first computers. The first computers acquire the integrated regression line information transmitted from the second computer and display the integrated regression line information.
Toilet with sensor for detecting analytical consumable
An analytical toilet is disclosed. The toilet includes a bowl for receiving excreta, a mechanism that uses a consumable for analyzing a sample of excreta, a storage structure for storing the consumable, a sensor that detects at least one property of the consumable, and a processor that generates an alert when the property is outside a predetermined parameter. The property the sensor detects can be used to determine at least one of the identity of the consumable, the quantity or supply of the consumable, or a property related to the suitability of the consumable.
Quality control method, quality control system, management apparatus, analyzer, and quality control abnormality determination method
Provided are a quality control method, a quality control system, a management apparatus, an analyzer, and a quality control abnormality determination method in which measurement results of both a quality control substance and a specimen are sufficiently utilized to improve the quality of quality control. The quality control method used in a management apparatus which is connected via a network to an analyzer installed in each of a plurality of facilities includes obtaining, from an analyzer in each facility via a network, first quality control information obtained by measuring an artificially generated quality control substance, and second quality control information obtained by measuring a plurality of specimens by the analyzer in each facility; and outputting information concerning quality control of an analyzer in at least one facility, based on the obtained first quality control information and second quality control information.
Automatic analyzer, automatic analysis system, and display method of reagent list
Provided is an automatic analyzer that can perform a reagent preparation/disposal operation comfortably and smoothly as when printing a reagent list such as a reagent preparation/disposal list on paper even without printing the reagent list. The automatic analyzer that performs analysis using a sample and a reagent, the automatic analyzer including: a storage unit that stores reagent information related to a reagent remaining amount or a reagent expiration date of each of reagent containers; and a display unit that displays a reagent list in which reminder information that gives a reminder to an operator is assigned to each of setting positions of the reagent containers based on the reagent information stored in the storage unit. The reagent managing unit updates display of the reagent list such that a reagent container selected by the operator is visually identifiable while the reagent list is displayed.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING CONCENTRATION OF REAGENT, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM
This disclosure relates to a method and an apparatus for monitoring a concentration of a reagent, an electronic device, a computer-readable storage medium. The method includes: acquiring a first concentration of a current reagent measured during filling of the current reagent with a preset concentration; acquiring a current volume of carryover determined in filling and draining a previous reagent; acquiring a second concentration of the current reagent measured during draining of the current reagent and determining, based on the preset concentration, a volume of the reagent bottle and the current volume of carryover, a third concentration of the current reagent; updating the current volume of carryover based on the first concentration, the second concentration and the volume of the reagent bottle; and when the third concentration is less than a preset concentration limit, reminding to replace the current reagent and/or refreshing the current reagent with a higher concentrated reagent.
Automatic Analyzer
The object of the invention is to avoid a decrease in dispensing accuracy of a sample, a reagent, or the like as a temperature changes. In an automatic analyzer, a dispensing nozzle sucks the sample from a sample container holding the sample and discharges the sample to a reaction container. A syringe pump controls an amount of change in a volume of water. A first pipe connects the dispensing nozzle and the syringe pump. An electromagnetic valve flows or stops the water. A second pipe connects the electromagnetic valve and the syringe pump. A branch pipe branches the water. A third pipe connects the electromagnetic valve and the branch pipe. A case accommodates at least the syringe pump, the first pipe, the electromagnetic valve, the second pipe, the branch pipe, and the third pipe. Further, the third pipe includes a heat exchange unit that performs heat exchange of the water.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF EFFICIENTLY PERFORMING BIOLOGICAL ASSAYS
An automated laboratory system for processing biological samples in a batch type manner is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system may receive assay instructions for biological samples processing among a plurality of devices. The devices may include a pre-analytical instrument and one or more analysis systems. The system may include an orchestration core application for determining an order of performance for the assays ordered for the samples.
Automatic Analyzer
An object of the present invention is to provide an automatic analyzer that can decrease the frequency of cleaning as compared to the past by suppressing breeding of bacteria and the like in a buffer tank as compared to the past and can reduce maintenance work time of an operator. Provided is an automatic analyzer comprising: an analysis module 20 that analyzes a specimen; and a supply system that supplies a liquid to the analysis module 20, wherein the supply system includes: a buffer tank 3 that temporarily stores pure water supplied from a pure water production device 50 outside of the analyzer; a supply channel 7 through which the pure water in the buffer tank 3 is sent to the analysis module 20; a circulation water pump 4 that feeds the pure water in the buffer tank 3; a circulation channel 8 through which the pure water discharged from the circulation water pump 4 is returned to the buffer tank 3; a sterilization mechanism 5 that sterilizes the pure water in the supply system; and a control unit 30 that controls an operation of each device in the supply system.
Assay information management methods and devices
The present invention relates to methods, devices and systems for associating assay information with an assay consumable used in a biological assay. Provided are assay systems and associated consumables, wherein the assay system includes a reader adapted to read/erase/write information from/to an assay consumable identifier associated with the assay consumable. Various types of assay information are described, as well as methods of using such information in the conduct of an assay by an assay system.