EP3559843A1 - Boite de conservation d'échantillons, système de traitement d'informations relatives à un échantillon et processus d'analyse d'un échantillon - Google Patents
Boite de conservation d'échantillons, système de traitement d'informations relatives à un échantillon et processus d'analyse d'un échantillonInfo
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Definitions
- Sample storage box sample information processing system and sample analysis process
- the present invention relates to the temporary preservation of biological samples and to information processing systems relating to a sample for laboratory analysis, said sample being manipulated in a transfer process from a client to a client. laboratory via a carrier.
- a process for conducting medical biology examinations generally involves three phases: a pre-analytical first phase, a second analytical phase and a third post-analytical phase.
- the pre-analytical phase typically includes the steps of requesting a laboratory biological sample, preparing and identifying the patient, taking the primary sample, storing it, and delivering the sample to a sample. analysis laboratory.
- a physician may prescribe to his patient the taking of a biological sample for the purpose of a medical diagnosis. This sampling can be done either by the doctor himself, or by the patient himself, or by a medical center.
- the sample is taken directly by the doctor in his doctor's office and sent to the laboratory by the doctor or medical center, or the sample is provided by the patient to the doctor or the medical center. who then sends the sample to a laboratory.
- the biological sample is generally packaged in a container for a certain time while waiting for a transport service to organize itself to remove this sample and take it to a laboratory.
- a transport service to organize itself to remove this sample and take it to a laboratory.
- the sampling times of a sample of adequate quality for a good analysis are always different.
- the geographical distances between the place of sampling and the place of delivery of the sample are often very important. This situation is even more pronounced in large countries with a large rural population and where medical, road and / or medical analysis facilities are limited or non-existent.
- this imposes a control of the pre-analytical phase by an interconnected autonomous system allowing a deposit, a conservation in conformity with the standards of quality, a secure withdrawal and an automatic communication between the point deposit of the samples and the laboratory associated with its logistic service.
- the present invention relates to an information processing system associated with a sample for laboratory analysis, said sample being manipulated in a transfer process from a client to a laboratory via a conveyor, as described in the claims. .
- the invention also relates to a process for analyzing a sample comprising a step of transferring from a client to a laboratory via a transporter as defined according to the claims.
- the invention also relates to a box as defined according to the claims.
- the present description relates to a deposit box and / or conservation of samples comprising at least one compartment for the deposition of at least one sample, said compartment comprising a door, a means for locking and unlocking said door and a detector of presence of sample, characterized in that said deposit box comprises a data transfer device connected to a computer system for processing information associated with said samples.
- said box for depositing and / or preserving samples comprises means for reading a code relating to a sample and means for controlling the locking and unlocking of said compartment for depositing and withdrawing samples.
- said box for depositing and / or preserving samples comprises a communication device intended for at least one user of said box for communicating to said user the status of the progress of an identification operation, of deposit or withdrawal of a sample.
- said box for depositing and / or preserving samples comprises at least one means for controlling predetermined physical parameters for preserving a sample.
- said box for depositing and / or preserving samples comprises at least one means for measuring, calculating and controlling physical environment parameters making it possible to adapt the predetermined conservation parameters of a sample according to those environment.
- said deposition and / or storage box comprises a mains power supply.
- said deposition and / or storage box comprises a mains power supply and a backup battery for the emergency power supply in the event of a mains power failure.
- said deposition and / or storage box comprises a mains power supply, a backup battery and emergency power supply in the event of a mains power failure and a photovoltaic or wind turbine device or a combination of the two. on the one hand, to recharge the battery and on the other hand to guarantee the energy autonomy and continuity of service of the box.
- said deposition and / or preservation box is geo-localizable.
- said deposition and / or preservation box comprises at least one digital display screen for displaying technical and functional information of said box; it comprises at least one light signaling device allowing the box to communicate on the state of the access system facing the different users.
- said drop box and / or storage includes a digital keyboard, possibly virtual, allowing the direct entry of information.
- said drop box and / or storage includes at least one digital display display of medical information, schedule and awareness.
- said deposit box and / or sample preservation is connected via the Internet to said information processing system associated with said samples.
- said drop box and / or sample preservation box is connected to the Internet network via a wireless connection or a mobile connection and includes a system for switching from one type of connection to the other according to the Internet speed quality.
- said drop box and / or sample conservation interacts with a cloud computing environment including a server, a database and an application, so as to communicate data between said box and said database, said environment cloud computing further interacting with at least one user interface so as to receive data from said interface and transfer them to said database and send data from said database to said interface, said cloud computing environment and said user interface being part of said system.
- the present invention relates to an information processing system associated with a sample for laboratory analysis, said sample being manipulated in a transfer process from a client to a laboratory via a carrier, which comprises:
- a cloud computing environment including a server, a database and an application
- a deposit and / or sample storage box comprising at least one compartment for depositing at least one sample, said compartment comprising a door, means for locking and unlocking said door and a sample presence detector said storage box includes a data transfer device connected to said cloud computing environment.
- Said system comprises:
- a first user interface allowing the client o introducing into said database data relating to a sample
- the data relating to physical conditions of conservation of the sample in said deposition box, predetermined according to the nature of said sample are recorded in said database, and used in an application communicating with said box so as to a control means regulates said physical storage conditions when a sample is in said compartment.
- the data relating to temporal conditions of conservation of the sample in said deposition box predetermined according to the nature of said sample are recorded in said database, and used in an application communicating with said box, so that a detector detects the moment at which said sample is introduced into said box and communicates said moment to said application which sends to an interface used by said carrier an invitation to pick up said sample and deliver it to said laboratory within a specified time.
- the data relating to the preservation of said sample are recorded in said database, and communicated to an interface used by said laboratory.
- the data relating to the transport of the sample are recorded in said database via an interface used by said carrier and communicated to said client and to said laboratory.
- said system comprises:
- a first interface enabling said client to encode his / her identification data and / or that of the patient or to automatically import all of them, to generate and directly communicate a request for the analysis of a sample to a laboratory, to generate a code deposit identification of said sample to allow the deposit of said sample in a deposit box according to any one of the preceding paragraphs, to generate and send a notification or withdrawal request code of said sample to said carrier and to allow the customer, and to receive notifications relating to the follow-up of said sample and to the results of the analysis of said sample;
- a second interface allowing a client to connect to third-party databases, whether public or private, and to download or store medical data of his patients;
- a third interface allowing a laboratory to receive said analysis request; receiving said sample; to check the quality of the said sample; to receive notifications relating to the follow-up of said sample and to communicate to said client and said patient the results of the analysis of the sample;
- a fourth interface allowing a carrier to receive:
- a fifth interface allowing a patient to receive:
- the operation of generating a request for the analysis of a sample includes the introduction of the characteristics of the sample which determine the physical conditions of conservation of the sample in said deposit box, and in which the deposition operation of said sample in said deposition box triggers a means for controlling the physical parameters of conservation of said sample so as to keep said sample in predetermined physical conditions according to the type of sample.
- said system operates independently of the operation of generating a request for analysis of a sample including the introduction of the characteristics of the sample which determine the physical conditions of conservation of the sample in said deposit box .
- the operation of generating a request for the analysis of a sample includes the introduction of the characteristics of the sample which determine a retention period of said sample, and in which a period of retention and withdrawal of said sample is notified to said customer, audit carrier and laboratory audit.
- said system establishes statistics on at least one or more of the following: accounting for requests for generated analyzes; sample deposits; sample withdrawals, sample deliveries, utilization data and access to all interfaces by all users; the operating states of the boxes.
- said system automatically generates a quality report covering the entire process from the delivery of the sample to the laboratory and that said quality report is made according to whether said physical conditions and conservation time were respectively respected or not.
- the present invention also relates to a sample analysis process comprising a transfer step from a client to a laboratory via a transporter, characterized in that it comprises a step of depositing said sample in a deposit box. and / or sample preservation comprising at least one compartment for the deposition of at least one sample, said compartment comprising a door, a means for locking and unlocking said door and a sample presence detector, characterized in that said deposit box comprises a data transfer device connected to a computer system for processing information associated with said samples.
- said carrier receives via said system an invitation to remove the sample from said box and to deliver said sample to said laboratory.
- the tenant laboratory receives said sample and validates the receipt of the sample after a verification step that conditions of conservation of said sample and transport of said sample has been respected.
- the laboratory is sent quantitative logistic data on the precise type and quantity of samples to be delivered; production planning data regarding sample delivery times; all these data are dynamic and are sent to the laboratory in real time.
- the information processing system is characterized in that it comprises:
- - a cloud computing environment including a server, a database and an application
- a sample storage and preservation box comprising at least one compartment for depositing at least one sample, said compartment comprising a door, means for locking and unlocking said door and a sample presence detector, said storage box includes a data transfer device connected to said cloud computing environment - a plurality of user interfaces interacting with said cloud computing environment and enabling
- said interfaces comprising:
- o to introduce in said database data relating to a sample on the basis of pre-existing non-active data strictly not previously assigned to a sample; o to access the non-active and pre-existing data in the database, to activate the use of the pre-existing data introduced to assign them singularly to a sample and specifically to a laboratory; o send an invitation to a laboratory to perform a sample analysis on the basis of data entered, activated and assigned singularly to a sample in said database;
- o send to said client a notification of agreement to carry out said analysis on the basis of data entered, activated and assigned singularly to said sample and validated in said database; o receive notifications relating to the follow-up of said sample on the basis of data entered, activated and assigned singularly to said sample, said customer and said carrier in said database;
- Figure 1 shows a view of a deposit box according to one embodiment of the invention.
- Fig. 2 shows a state diagram of operations in an analysis process according to the present invention.
- the present invention relates to a deposit box and conservation of samples, which can be used in an information processing system and in a process according to the invention.
- samples may be biological or chemical samples.
- these samples are biological samples obtained following a sampling by a doctor or a medical center in the case of non-limiting examples of the present invention of a blood test, stool and / or urine, a smear, a biopsy, or by the patient himself in the case of non-limiting examples of the present invention of stool or urine collection.
- the sample storage and preservation box includes at least one compartment for depositing and storing a sample, in a sample transfer process step from a client to a laboratory via a carrier.
- the box comprises:
- each compartment may have one or more doors, preferably two: a door that allows only the deposit of samples in the compartment but not the collection of samples, and a door that allows the collection of one or more samples, preferably a package that includes multiple samples.
- the deposit door may take the form of a window provided in the collection door.
- a compartment may have a single door that serves as a deposit door and collection door. The doors are provided with means for locking and unlocking said doors,
- At least one means for controlling one or more physical parameters inside the compartments for example temperature,
- At least one means for detecting a code associated with one or more samples at least one means for detecting a code associated with one or more samples.
- a code reader such as a barcode reader.
- the reader is linked to the means for controlling the locking / unlocking of the doors so that the reading of a code activates the unlocking of a door, allowing access to a compartment, to deposit a sample or to remove one or several samples,
- a compartment comprising a plurality of electronic elements configured to implement said means for detecting, controlling and transferring data
- the box includes data transfer means connected to a computer information processing system associated with said samples.
- the box is characterized in that it interacts with a cloud computing environment including at least one server, a database and an application, so as to communicate data between said box and said database. data, said cloud computing environment further interacting with at least one user interface so as to receive data from said interface and transfer them to said database and send data from said database to said interface.
- the box serves as a stand-alone container for temporary storage and storage of samples, the box being configured to operate in non-controlled temperature environments.
- the boxes according to the invention can be installed in different places and under different and variable ambient conditions. Their function is to receive in a controlled way a sample deposited by a client (eg doctor, patient) and to keep it under controlled conditions (especially under a controlled temperature, even when the ambient temperature varies).
- client may apply to a physician or a patient or generally a user involved in a step of depositing a sample in the box.
- control and detection means will be described in more detail below. These control and detection means can interact directly with the cloud computing environment.
- the storage box may also include a local processor and a memory interacting with the cloud computing environment.
- control means and detection means may interact indirectly with the cloud computing environment via said local processor.
- the sample storage box according to the invention can be considered as a smart box, allowing doctors or medical centers to receive medical samples in compliance with the constraints of conservation and security of the samples.
- both the recipient and the delivery person have the possibility to follow the state of sending samples.
- said box comprises a plurality of compartments.
- Each of the compartments comprises at least one door and a locking means for said door or doors.
- FIG. 1a shows a box 1 according to one embodiment of the invention.
- the box can be attached to a wall 2 (Fig. 1b) or installed on a support leg 3 (Fig. 1c).
- the box comprises two compartments 4, each compartment comprising its own sample collection door 5 which opens by tilting about an axis of rotation below the door 5.
- a deposit window 6 is planned. Windows allow a customer to place a sample in the respective compartment.
- Doors 5 and 6 are equipped with a locking / unlocking system.
- the collection doors 5 can not be opened by a sample depositor, but only by authorized persons such as a sample carrier collecting samples or a mechanic for maintenance or repairs. Access to doors 5 and windows 6 is controlled in an automated manner, via a code reader.
- the box may include a compartment 8 for filing paper documents.
- the box is provided with a solar panel 9 and a battery (not shown), to ensure the autonomy of the box.
- a compartment 10 comprises the electronic elements necessary for the operation of the box, such as the reader, a wireless communication module (eg Wifi), a location module (eg GPS), one or more control units.
- the box also includes a screen and a keyboard or touch screen 7 to allow the customer to enter data and to allow the box to display data or information.
- the box is provided with a facial recognition system of a user, to automatically identify the authorized persons.
- the box is configured to communicate with several other boxes, preferably boxes of the same type, in a mesh network.
- This makes it possible to communicate between the boxes the availability to receive samples.
- a customer may be faced with a box that has no capacity.
- the box can check the availability of other boxes and communicate to the customer by its screen the position of the other box.
- the mesh network can be realized using technical means known in the state of the art.
- the samples intended to be stored in a box according to the invention are preferably marked with an identification code, for example a numerical code, or a bar code or a QR-code, or an RFID tag, or any other means of identification. marking allowing identification of a sample by a detection means (the reader 7) disposed on said box and allowing reading of the identification code.
- the reader 7 may be a scanner or a keypad or a camera, or any other means for reading an identification code.
- the control means allowing the opening and closing of at least one door can open said access door towards the inside of the box, and a door of a compartment dedicated to the preservation of a sample.
- the control means for opening and closing at least one door is configured to open the door or doors after reading the identification code to allow a user to deposit the sample in a compartment or remove it. of a compartment, and is configured to close the door or doors within a time after the opening of the door or doors so as to allow the user a certain time to deposit or to withdraw the sample.
- the box may further include additional detection means to detect any possible problem of opening or closing a door, and to communicate an error message to the user and to the cloud computing environment or to a local processor, if according to one embodiment of the invention, a local processor is also included in said box.
- a detecting means detects a signal and transmits it to the cloud computing environment or to a local processor so as to notify a message of error to the user, and to activate the control means of opening and closing the door blocked to allow the unlocking of the door.
- a notification of unavailability of the box or compartment is sent to the cloud computing environment that communicates via an application and an interface a notification to the client and a service managing the maintenance of the box or to an administrator managing a system comprising said box.
- the application can send the client a notification via an interface used by the client to redirect it to another sample storage box.
- Each compartment of the box may include means for detecting the presence of a sample, this detection means interacting with the cloud computing environment so as to communicate to an interface used by one or more users the state of a compartment .
- this detection means interacting with the cloud computing environment so as to communicate to an interface used by one or more users the state of a compartment .
- the user interface used by a customer may be for example a computer or a fixed or mobile telecommunications device.
- the sample presence detecting means communicates to the cloud computing environment a state "waiting for sample withdrawal" which is then communicated to a user interface used by a carrier. , such as a mobile telecommunications device. This "waiting for sample withdrawal" status can also be communicated on an interface used by the client and on an interface used by the laboratory.
- sample nature data is introduced via an interface used by the client, preferably the physician, in the Cloud Computing environment database.
- sample nature data is introduced via an interface used by the client, preferably the physician, in the Cloud Computing environment database.
- the sample conservation parameters may be physical, such as, for example, a temperature or a range of storage temperatures, a humidity level, or the like.
- the conservation parameters of the sample can also be temporal, or physico-temporal. For example, a sample may have to be stored for a first time under a first temperature, and possibly for a second time under a second temperature.
- Each compartment of the box may include means for detecting physical parameters such as temperature or humidity. This detection means of physical parameters interacts with the cloud computing environment or with a local processor in the box. Each compartment of the box further comprises a physical parameter control means interacting directly with the cloud computing environment or indirectly through a local processor in said box.
- a physical parameter control means interacting directly with the cloud computing environment or indirectly through a local processor in said box.
- the detection means used to detect the presence of the sample in a compartment detects a signal at the moment at which said sample is introduced into said box and communicates said signal to an application in the cloud computing environment which sends to an interface used by a carrier an invitation to pick up said sample within a predetermined time and to deliver it to said laboratory within a predetermined time.
- These delays can be recalculated according to geolocation data provided by the interface used by the carrier and depending on the location of the box or the location of a plurality of boxes used and depending on the location of the laboratory or the location of a plurality of laboratories.
- the sample storage box is electrically powered on the mains.
- the box may include an internal battery and a system for switching the mains power supply to the battery power supply in case of failure of the mains power supply.
- the sample retention box is connected to the cloud computing environment via a network, preferably the internet network.
- the sample storage box is connected to the Internet via a wifi connection or any other type of connection whether mobile or not.
- the sample storage box preferably includes a system for switching from a wifi or local connection to a 3G / 4G mobile connection, or other or vice versa depending on the quality of the internet flow or in case of failure of either connection.
- the design of the box is intended to be easy to use and having the least external elements, to minimize the possibilities of vandalism.
- the box offers a scanner that allows reading the bar code deposit and withdrawal to access the box or reading an RFID tag, QR Code, barcode or any other means of identification.
- the box has two indicator lights: A first indicator light, for example blue or green, to indicate that the operations have proceeded correctly (the access to the box, the deposit of the sample, ..)
- a first indicator light for example blue or green
- a second indicator light for example red, to indicate that the operations have not proceeded correctly.
- the box has a tray made of lockers that will keep the samples deposited until removed.
- the box is governed by a set of parameters that characterize it and any corresponding rules: whatever the environment, indoor or outdoor, the system control box and automatically adjusts the internal temperature of the box depending on the type of sample and the outside temperature of said box.
- the temperature inside the box which can be between 4 ° C and 14 ° C or rarely more, or less according to the medical and practical rules in force is preferably kept fixed;
- the temperature passes for example from 14 ° C to 4 ° C or another temperature according to medical and practical rules in force for a long-term preservation mode; alert notifications are sent to at least one user as soon as the filing and / or withdrawal periods become critical;
- the system generates and saves an unfriendly pre-analytical report for each prescription, deposit, withdrawal sample delivery to the laboratory;
- the pre-analytical report gathers all the data concerning the sample on the whole pre-analytical process, whether qualitative, logistical, technical or other;
- the internal temperature is maintained for example at about 14 ° C if the external temperature of the box is strictly greater than the maximum of the temperature internal of said box;
- the internal temperature is maintained for example at about 4 ° C if the external temperature of the box is strictly lower than the minimum temperature internal of said box;
- the temperature rises to 4 ° C for example, according to the medical and practical rules in force (less energy consuming); the energy consumption that will specify the electricity consumed by the box; the moisture content that will specify the humidity recorded in the box;
- the communication mode can be switched; the deposit timer which will express the maximum allowed time to deposit a sample: eg 5 seconds when there is no more movement; the box opens 1 x / type of samples (1 x for stool, 1 x for urine, ..);
- the withdrawal timer which will express the maximum time allowed to withdraw samples from a bin: eg 10 seconds / locker;
- the box can be equipped with a memory allowing to locally save a certain number of codes, and allowing an optimal operation even in case of loss of connection with the Cloud Computing environment; once the connection is restored, the box must be able to synchronize automatically to save all the codes and data in the Cloud Computing environment without loss.
- the box can be equipped for example with a scanner QR code barcode reader or other, outside and one inside.
- the box can have a design that allows for a unique way of placing the sample.
- a laboratory locker system may be proposed.
- the box can be equipped with internal and external temperature sensors and a thermostat. It can also be equipped with a continuous humidity sensor.
- an economical mode for example 4 ° C up to 24H of conservation
- a critical mode for example 1 ° C up to 36H of conservation.
- Samples should ideally stay less than 24 hours in the box.
- the system will switch the standard mode box to economy mode by adapting the set temperature range according to the sample retention conditions and depending on the external temperature of the box. This transition moment will be calculated according to the internal and external temperature of the box, and preferably as follows: if the outside temperature is 5 ° C, the box remains in its fixed conservation ranges (equal to plus or minus 1 ° C);
- the box will activate an internal heating to reach the temperature of 4 ° C, then maintain this temperature with a precision of plus or minus 1 ° C;
- the box will activate an internal cooling to reach 13 ° C with an accuracy more or less 1 ° C.
- the communication mode of the box can be switched from a Wi-Fi wireless connection to a 3G mobile connection, and vice versa.
- the power supply in case of power failure the power supply must switch to an internal battery.
- the deposit or withdrawal of a sample in the box must be done in a fixed time (for example 5 seconds for the deposit, 10 seconds / compartment for the withdrawal). At the end of this timing, the box closes automatically to preserve the conditions of conservation.
- the box can go to sleep to save energy.
- the temperature can be set at 14 ° C., for example.
- the box can present for example the following states:
- Empty Locker 1 or Empty Locker 2 In this state, the box (s) in the box are empty and the box (s) in the box contain no sample. This implies that all the sample deposit codes linked to the user physician of the box are disabled;
- the box is agreement to deposit at least one sample either by the patient, or by the physician user or any other user entitled.
- At least one box of the box contains at least one sample and the box is waiting for removal of at least one sample;
- the box is not empty; in other words, there is at least one deposit code linked to the user physician of the box that is activated;
- At least one withdrawal code and access badge to said box is activated and ready to be used by the assigned carrier to perform the withdrawal and delivery of this sample to the laboratory.
- this deposit code includes three states:
- the deposit code was created by the doctor or a third party having the right of prescription or right to manipulate the samples; This implies that the deposit in said box can be done by the patient himself and for all the samples from which he can also take himself;
- a withdrawal code which includes three states:
- the maintenance code which includes two states:
- o deactivated in this state, the technician performed the maintenance of the box in time, or the maintenance time is exceeded.
- the present invention relates to an information processing system associated with a sample for a laboratory analysis, said sample being manipulated in a transfer process from a client (eg doctor or patient) to a laboratory via a carrier, characterized in that it comprises: a cloud computing environment including a server, a database and an application (preferably a software operating on the server);
- one or more sample storage boxes comprising at least one compartment for storing a sample in a sample transfer process step from a client to a laboratory via a transporter, the box comprising:
- the box interacting with said cloud computing environment so as to communicate data between said box and said database.
- the system includes: a first user interface allowing the client
- the system comprises a fourth user interface used by a system maintenance service.
- This fourth interface can be configured to receive an error message relating to a storage box, so as to notify a technician that a maintenance operation on a box is necessary.
- data relating to physical conditions of preservation of the sample in said deposition box, predetermined according to the nature of said sample are recorded in said database, and used in an application communicating with said box so that a control means controls said physical storage conditions when a sample is in a said compartment.
- data relating to temporal conditions of conservation of the sample in said deposition box predetermined according to the nature of said sample are recorded in said database, and used in an application communicating with said box, so that a detector detects the moment at which said sample is introduced into said box and communicates that moment to said application which sends to an interface used by the said carrier an invitation to collect the said sample and deliver it to the said laboratory within a specified period.
- data relating to the preservation of said sample are recorded in said database, and communicated to an interface used by said laboratory.
- data relating to the transport of the sample are recorded in said database via an interface used by said carrier and communicated to said client and to said laboratory.
- the system is part of the process of conducting medical biology exams that consists of 3 stages; the pre-analytical phase, the analytical phase and the post-analytical phase.
- the system focuses on the pre-analytical phase which includes:
- the taking of the primary sample such as the discrete part of a body fluid, breath, hair or tissue taken for examination, study or analysis one or more quantities or properties to determine the character of the whole,
- the system implements the following scenario: the physician prescribes a request for analysis for his patient and provides him with labeled container and at least barcode, QR code or other.
- the patient fills his container and stands in front of the barcode reader of the box to deposit it.
- the box checks the barcode and takes the patient sample and keeps it in good condition.
- the carrier picks up all the samples that are assigned to the laboratory for analysis and sends them to the laboratory.
- the laboratory agent verifies the admissibility (quantitative and qualitative) of the samples.
- the laboratory can possibly delay according to the number of samples expected and the expiry date to optimize the tours (or communicating to a sample transportation provider the exact time when it wants to be delivered).
- the system can help develop the activities of the contract laboratories by allowing them to distribute the boxes to doctors outside their usual work area and thus increase the number of analysis operations (and increase their turnover).
- the patient can have a simple and close way to deposit his samples rather than go to the laboratory, which can be an added value for the patient whose doctor can benefit to retain his clientele and who can justify the investment of the box for purchase or rental;
- o the laboratory can be notified of requests for analysis sent to them as soon as physicians submit their requests, which may enable the laboratory to optimize its collection of samples and facilitate planning and analysis requests; o The patient can be warned about the follow-up of the analysis of his sample and the availability of his results.
- the system can be an effective communication tool for all users; from the doctor to his patient, from the doctor to the laboratory, from the laboratory to the patient, from the system to the technician of the box, to the system administrator; the system can offer automation of traceability and comply with the rules such as those imposed by the IS015189 standard;
- the system can trace all the events and information requested by the IS015189 standard and finally allow to generate a traceability report.
- the system can enable energy management, secure and consistent with the configuration of the box;
- the system can allow the laboratory to have a complete and real-time view of the volume of samples and analysis being prepared from physicians and the laboratory can better plan ahead for all analysis and analysis operations. 'organization.
- the present invention relates to a sample analysis process comprising a transfer step from a client to a laboratory via a transporter, characterized in that it comprises a step of depositing said sample.
- sample in a sample storage box comprising at least one compartment for storing a sample, the box comprising a door, at least one control means and at least one detection means, and interacting with a cloud computing environment including a server, a database and an application, for communicating data between said box and said database, said cloud computing environment further interacting with a plurality of user interfaces to receive data from said interfaces and the transfer to said database and send data from said database to said interfaces.
- said carrier receives an invitation to remove the sample from said box and to deliver said sample to said laboratory.
- the laboratory receives said sample and validates the reception of the sample after a verification step that conditions of conservation of said sample and transport of said sample has been respected.
- the sample analysis process is initiated by a step of creating the prescription form by the physician for a patient.
- the sample being taken the patient / doctor deposits the sample taken from the box.
- the informed carrier of a request for analysis comes to withdraw the sample to proceed to the analysis.
- the sample is first received and checked by the laboratory agent, is analyzed by the laboratory. Results are sent to doctor and the patient is notified that his results are available from his doctor.
- the traceability report is then created and available at the authorized laboratory.
- the pre-analysis phase will stop when the system is in the "Awaiting Analysis” state.
- the post-analytic phase will begin when the system is in the "Sent Scan Results” state and will end in the "Archived Scan Request” state.
- FIG. 2 shows a detailed view of the states of the sample analysis process.
- the sample analysis process is initiated by a first step 101 of creating the prescription form by the physician for a patient.
- the process is in a state 102 in which a scan request is created.
- a step 103 of generating a deposit code is performed by a physician for a patient.
- the analysis request is archived with the pre-analytical report including the traceability report including all conformities and nonconformities and the quality report.
- the process may end up in a state 206 in which the analysis request is canceled if: an event 201 occurs in which the request is canceled by the physician for any reason or;
- an event 202 occurs in which the sample has not been deposited in the box within the fixed deposit period or
- an event 204 occurs in which the sample is rejected during the waiting state 108 for receiving the sample, for any reason such as for example an exceeded delivery time or; an event 205 occurs in which the sample is rejected during the state 1 10 of the process pending sample verification, for a reason of non-compliance of the sample;
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