CA1220241A - Lab requisition-sample identification form - Google Patents
Lab requisition-sample identification formInfo
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- G—PHYSICS
- G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
- G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
- G09F3/00—Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps
- G09F3/02—Forms or constructions
- G09F3/0297—Forms or constructions including a machine-readable marking, e.g. a bar code
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
- B41L—APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR MANIFOLDING, DUPLICATING OR PRINTING FOR OFFICE OR OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSES; ADDRESSING MACHINES OR LIKE SERIES-PRINTING MACHINES
- B41L1/00—Devices for performing operations in connection with manifolding by means of pressure-sensitive layers or intermediaries, e.g. carbons; Accessories for manifolding purposes
- B41L1/20—Manifolding assemblies, e.g. book-like assemblies
- B41L1/22—Manifolding assemblies, e.g. book-like assemblies made up of single sheets or forms
- B41L1/24—Pads or books
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Abstract
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
The present invention provides a combined lab requisition-sample identification form for use in medical patient diagnosis. The identification form comprises a printed form having discreet sections for lab requisition purposes to set out tests required and for reports of test results. A
plurality of identical adhesive-backed labels are secured to the form and are selectively detachable therefrom. The adhesive-backed labels are coded to identify one or more of:
patient name, test type, sample identification and date. These labels are individually attached to specimen bottles or other report sheets. The form according to the present invention permits definitive labelling of samples at the site of collection and eliminates the necessity of sorting and checking samples and requisitions at the laboratory reception site and of re-labelling with a laboratory code. The form significantly reduces the likelihood of mixing specimens or forms for one patient with those for another.
The present invention provides a combined lab requisition-sample identification form for use in medical patient diagnosis. The identification form comprises a printed form having discreet sections for lab requisition purposes to set out tests required and for reports of test results. A
plurality of identical adhesive-backed labels are secured to the form and are selectively detachable therefrom. The adhesive-backed labels are coded to identify one or more of:
patient name, test type, sample identification and date. These labels are individually attached to specimen bottles or other report sheets. The form according to the present invention permits definitive labelling of samples at the site of collection and eliminates the necessity of sorting and checking samples and requisitions at the laboratory reception site and of re-labelling with a laboratory code. The form significantly reduces the likelihood of mixing specimens or forms for one patient with those for another.
Description
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The presen~ inven~ion relates to a combined lab requisition sample identification form for use in medical patient diagnosis, and more particularly relates to such a form which can be used in laboratories or hospitals to correlate patients with reports and/or spec;mens.
When samples are taken from a patient in a hospital or laboratory, it is necessary to identify that sample. This is usually done by the preparation of a specific label having information on it such as, for exam~le, patient name, date, test-type, sa~ple identification, etc.. The sorting and checking of labels and laboratory test requisition forms at the laboratory reception site i8 usually done manually and requires diligent and careful work to ensure proper sample identification and corLela~ion with the pa~ient. Samples are repeatedly manually checked during most laboratory procedures, consuming much time and requiring much care to ensure that mistakes are not made.
Many laboratory instruments are now equipped with a bar code reader and such automated reading of sample identification has obvious advantages such as reduction of errors, increased speed, automated sample handling and the like.
Davidson et al U.S. Patent No. 4,156,539 issued May 29, 1979 describes and illustrates an identification card '';i'~;.
to be used by athletes and spor~smen which includes identification of the user and has perforated SectiGnS for selec~ive removal fLom the card. Each section indicates a medical proble~. The card and the removable sections are provided with pressure sensitive adhesive on khe back and are initialy covered with a removable paper shield. In use, the user fills out his name and address in one portion on the card, and then removes and discards appropriate perforated sections to identify his disabilities. The paper shield is removed and the appcopriate portions of the card are secured for example to the person's clothing.
LockhaLt U.S. Patent No. 4,15~,129 issued June 26, 1979 describes and illustrates a pharmaceutical prescription sheet having ~rescription label segments which are removably secured to the sheet. Each of these label segments receives typed information and permits simultaneous tran6fer of that information to the backing sheet. The prescription label segment may be removed from the backing sheet and applied to a container of the prescribed pharmaceuticals, leaving, on the backing sheet, the necessary informat~on as to the patient and the prescribed pharmaceuticals.
Other patents of general background interest are U.S.
Patent No. 4,312,523 of Haines issued January 26, 198~
describing a type of label for securing to pharmaceutical product containers, McLaughlin U.S. Patent No. ~,328,978 issued May 11, 1982 describing a bracelet-type identification device fo{ hospital patients in which perforated holes in a pa~ient's card, individual to tha~ patient, are aligned with perforations in hospital forms when such forms relate to that patient, Xelly U.S. Patent No. 2,563,340 issued Augu~t 7, 1951 describing a reusable type of label and Machlup et al Canadian Patent No.
802.075 issued December 24, 1968 desceibing and illustrating a mounting sheet fcL storing medical information which comprises a plurality of p~essure-sensitive zones to receive. for example, electrocardiographs.
It is an object of the present inven-tion to provide a system for correlating forms and samples with patients in a hospital OL laboratory which will facilitate the handling of such forms and specimens and reduce the chances of error in relating such forms and specimens to a particular patient.
SU~ARY OF THE INVENTIO~
The present invention provides a combined lab requisition sample identification form for use in medical patient diagnosis. The identification form comprises a printed form having discreet sections for lab requisition purposes to set out tests required and for reports of test results.
plurality of identical adhesive-backed labels are secured to the form and are selectively detachable ~herefrom. The adhesive-backed labels are coded to identify one or more of:
patient name, test type, sample identifica~ion and date. These labels are to be individually attached to specimen bottles or other report sheets.
The form according to the present invention permits definitive labelling of samples at the site of collection and eliminates the necessity of sorting and checking samples and requisitions at the laboratory reception site for re-labelling with a laboratory code. The form significantly reduces the likelihood of mixing specimens or forms for one patient with those for another.
The maximum effectiveness of this type of form and labels is obtained when used in combination with a computeri~ed laboratory administration system. The sample identification, as well as the identical labelling of derivatives (blood films, etc.) of the o~iginal sample can be used throughout the entire test procedure: from the nursing station requis-'Ltioning the test, to the bedside, and -to the laboraltory where it is tied in to the (electronic) patlent file, to the final report and to the filing of the test result.
The integration of requisitioning forms with machine-readable labels in accordance with the present invention enables definiti~e labelling of samples at the site of collection and eliminates, as was prevalent in prior art labelling sys~ems, the necessity of sorting alnd checking samples of requisitlons at the laboLatory reception site for re-labelling with the laboratory code.
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~RI~F DESCRIPTION OF T~E DR~WINGS
These and other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent upon reading the following detailed description and upon referring to the drawings in which:
FIGURE 1 is a perspective view, from the f~ont, of a combined lab requisition-sample identification form in accordance with the present invention;
FIGURE 2 is a rear view of such a form;
FIGURE 3 is a section view of the form illustrated in FIGURE l; and FIGURE 4 is a perspective view of a specimen bot~le on which a label from the form of FIGV~E 1 has been attached.
While the invention will be described in conjunction with an example embodiment, it will be understood that it is not intended to limit the invention to such embodiment. On the contrary, it is intanded to cover all alternatives, modifications and equivalents as may be included withill ~he spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.
DETAILED DESCRTPTION_OF THE INVENTION
In the following description, similar features in the drawings have been given similar reference numerals.
~urning to FIGURE 1 there is shown a combined lab requisition sample iden~ification form 2 in accordance with the present invention, for use in medical patien~ diagnosis. The specific requisition form 2 has an upper area 4 sectioned for various requisition items, a lower form ~ sectioned for various report items, and is in the form of three aligned similar sheets ~, the information being entered into formatted zones on the top sheet being simultaneously transferred through impressions to the other two sheets. Attached to this form on a backing sheet lO are a plurality of peel-off, pressure-sensitive adhesive backed label~ 12 (FIGURE 2). As can be seen in FIGURE 2, these labels are identically coded with a machine-readable bar code 14 thereon. While six such labels lZ
are illustrated, there may be any number. The labels may contain information such as test-type, patient name, sample identification, date, etc.. In a typical configuration only the sample identification number is coded in machine-readable form. However some or all of ~he above-men~ioned other information may be coded or may be entered or inscribed by the user of the form. A6 has been previously indicated, since laboratory instruments now often a~e equipped with a bar code reader, the labels of the form according to the present invention permit automated reading of samples identified with the labels, resulting in reduction of error~, increased speed, automatic sample handling, etc.. While the labels may be applied to containers 16 containing specimens ~aken from the patient, as illustrated in FIGURE 4, they may also be applied to other re~orts and forms. As each form 2 for a particular patient would have a plurality of labels 12 bearing its own unique code, it will be appreciated that it is extremely simple ~o ensure that specimens and forms for a particular patient will be easily recognizable and difficult to mix-u~ or confuse with those of another patient.
Thus it is apparent that theLe has been provided in accordance with the invention a lab Lequisition-sample identification orm for use in medical patient diagnosis that fully satisfies the objec~s, aims and advantages set forth above. While the invention has been described in conjunction with a specific embodiment thereof, it is evident that many alternatives, modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art in light of the foregoing description. ~ccordingly, it is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications and variations as fall within the spirit and broad scope of the invention.
~ .
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The presen~ inven~ion relates to a combined lab requisition sample identification form for use in medical patient diagnosis, and more particularly relates to such a form which can be used in laboratories or hospitals to correlate patients with reports and/or spec;mens.
When samples are taken from a patient in a hospital or laboratory, it is necessary to identify that sample. This is usually done by the preparation of a specific label having information on it such as, for exam~le, patient name, date, test-type, sa~ple identification, etc.. The sorting and checking of labels and laboratory test requisition forms at the laboratory reception site i8 usually done manually and requires diligent and careful work to ensure proper sample identification and corLela~ion with the pa~ient. Samples are repeatedly manually checked during most laboratory procedures, consuming much time and requiring much care to ensure that mistakes are not made.
Many laboratory instruments are now equipped with a bar code reader and such automated reading of sample identification has obvious advantages such as reduction of errors, increased speed, automated sample handling and the like.
Davidson et al U.S. Patent No. 4,156,539 issued May 29, 1979 describes and illustrates an identification card '';i'~;.
to be used by athletes and spor~smen which includes identification of the user and has perforated SectiGnS for selec~ive removal fLom the card. Each section indicates a medical proble~. The card and the removable sections are provided with pressure sensitive adhesive on khe back and are initialy covered with a removable paper shield. In use, the user fills out his name and address in one portion on the card, and then removes and discards appropriate perforated sections to identify his disabilities. The paper shield is removed and the appcopriate portions of the card are secured for example to the person's clothing.
LockhaLt U.S. Patent No. 4,15~,129 issued June 26, 1979 describes and illustrates a pharmaceutical prescription sheet having ~rescription label segments which are removably secured to the sheet. Each of these label segments receives typed information and permits simultaneous tran6fer of that information to the backing sheet. The prescription label segment may be removed from the backing sheet and applied to a container of the prescribed pharmaceuticals, leaving, on the backing sheet, the necessary informat~on as to the patient and the prescribed pharmaceuticals.
Other patents of general background interest are U.S.
Patent No. 4,312,523 of Haines issued January 26, 198~
describing a type of label for securing to pharmaceutical product containers, McLaughlin U.S. Patent No. ~,328,978 issued May 11, 1982 describing a bracelet-type identification device fo{ hospital patients in which perforated holes in a pa~ient's card, individual to tha~ patient, are aligned with perforations in hospital forms when such forms relate to that patient, Xelly U.S. Patent No. 2,563,340 issued Augu~t 7, 1951 describing a reusable type of label and Machlup et al Canadian Patent No.
802.075 issued December 24, 1968 desceibing and illustrating a mounting sheet fcL storing medical information which comprises a plurality of p~essure-sensitive zones to receive. for example, electrocardiographs.
It is an object of the present inven-tion to provide a system for correlating forms and samples with patients in a hospital OL laboratory which will facilitate the handling of such forms and specimens and reduce the chances of error in relating such forms and specimens to a particular patient.
SU~ARY OF THE INVENTIO~
The present invention provides a combined lab requisition sample identification form for use in medical patient diagnosis. The identification form comprises a printed form having discreet sections for lab requisition purposes to set out tests required and for reports of test results.
plurality of identical adhesive-backed labels are secured to the form and are selectively detachable ~herefrom. The adhesive-backed labels are coded to identify one or more of:
patient name, test type, sample identifica~ion and date. These labels are to be individually attached to specimen bottles or other report sheets.
The form according to the present invention permits definitive labelling of samples at the site of collection and eliminates the necessity of sorting and checking samples and requisitions at the laboratory reception site for re-labelling with a laboratory code. The form significantly reduces the likelihood of mixing specimens or forms for one patient with those for another.
The maximum effectiveness of this type of form and labels is obtained when used in combination with a computeri~ed laboratory administration system. The sample identification, as well as the identical labelling of derivatives (blood films, etc.) of the o~iginal sample can be used throughout the entire test procedure: from the nursing station requis-'Ltioning the test, to the bedside, and -to the laboraltory where it is tied in to the (electronic) patlent file, to the final report and to the filing of the test result.
The integration of requisitioning forms with machine-readable labels in accordance with the present invention enables definiti~e labelling of samples at the site of collection and eliminates, as was prevalent in prior art labelling sys~ems, the necessity of sorting alnd checking samples of requisitlons at the laboLatory reception site for re-labelling with the laboratory code.
L.L
~RI~F DESCRIPTION OF T~E DR~WINGS
These and other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent upon reading the following detailed description and upon referring to the drawings in which:
FIGURE 1 is a perspective view, from the f~ont, of a combined lab requisition-sample identification form in accordance with the present invention;
FIGURE 2 is a rear view of such a form;
FIGURE 3 is a section view of the form illustrated in FIGURE l; and FIGURE 4 is a perspective view of a specimen bot~le on which a label from the form of FIGV~E 1 has been attached.
While the invention will be described in conjunction with an example embodiment, it will be understood that it is not intended to limit the invention to such embodiment. On the contrary, it is intanded to cover all alternatives, modifications and equivalents as may be included withill ~he spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.
DETAILED DESCRTPTION_OF THE INVENTION
In the following description, similar features in the drawings have been given similar reference numerals.
~urning to FIGURE 1 there is shown a combined lab requisition sample iden~ification form 2 in accordance with the present invention, for use in medical patien~ diagnosis. The specific requisition form 2 has an upper area 4 sectioned for various requisition items, a lower form ~ sectioned for various report items, and is in the form of three aligned similar sheets ~, the information being entered into formatted zones on the top sheet being simultaneously transferred through impressions to the other two sheets. Attached to this form on a backing sheet lO are a plurality of peel-off, pressure-sensitive adhesive backed label~ 12 (FIGURE 2). As can be seen in FIGURE 2, these labels are identically coded with a machine-readable bar code 14 thereon. While six such labels lZ
are illustrated, there may be any number. The labels may contain information such as test-type, patient name, sample identification, date, etc.. In a typical configuration only the sample identification number is coded in machine-readable form. However some or all of ~he above-men~ioned other information may be coded or may be entered or inscribed by the user of the form. A6 has been previously indicated, since laboratory instruments now often a~e equipped with a bar code reader, the labels of the form according to the present invention permit automated reading of samples identified with the labels, resulting in reduction of error~, increased speed, automatic sample handling, etc.. While the labels may be applied to containers 16 containing specimens ~aken from the patient, as illustrated in FIGURE 4, they may also be applied to other re~orts and forms. As each form 2 for a particular patient would have a plurality of labels 12 bearing its own unique code, it will be appreciated that it is extremely simple ~o ensure that specimens and forms for a particular patient will be easily recognizable and difficult to mix-u~ or confuse with those of another patient.
Thus it is apparent that theLe has been provided in accordance with the invention a lab Lequisition-sample identification orm for use in medical patient diagnosis that fully satisfies the objec~s, aims and advantages set forth above. While the invention has been described in conjunction with a specific embodiment thereof, it is evident that many alternatives, modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art in light of the foregoing description. ~ccordingly, it is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications and variations as fall within the spirit and broad scope of the invention.
Claims (6)
PROPERTY OR PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
1. A combined lab requisition sample identification form for use in medical patient diagnosis comprising a printed form having discreet sections for lab requisition purposes to set out tests required and for reports of test results, and a plurality of identical adhesive-backed labels secured to the form and selectively detachable therefrom and coded to identify one or more of: patient name, test type, sample identification and date, these labels to be individually attached to specimen bottles or other report sheets.
2. A form according to claim 1 wherein the labels are backed with pressure sensitive adhesive and are mounted on a sheet which is separate from but attached to the printed form.
3. A form according to claim 1 wherein the labels are provided with a code in machine-readable form.
4. A form according to claim 2 wherein the labels are provided with a code in machine-readable form.
5. A form according to claim 3 wherein the code is in bar code form.
6. A form according to claim 4 wherein the code is in bar code form.
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| CA000464975A CA1220241A (en) | 1984-10-09 | 1984-10-09 | Lab requisition-sample identification form |
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| CA000464975A CA1220241A (en) | 1984-10-09 | 1984-10-09 | Lab requisition-sample identification form |
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Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO1988009728A1 (en) * | 1987-06-01 | 1988-12-15 | Ncr Corporation | Multiple ply document |
| FR2703156A1 (en) * | 1993-03-25 | 1994-09-30 | Beghin Daire Serero Labo Ana B | Method for identifying test tubes containing fractions of a sample and identification medium for implementing this method |
| FR2872616A1 (en) * | 2005-06-15 | 2006-01-06 | Braun Medizintechnologie Gmbh | Label applying method for medical product, involves fixing fixation sheets of label to single usage medical product for medical treatment, separating removable self-adhesive labels of article from sheets of label |
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1984
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Cited By (5)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO1988009728A1 (en) * | 1987-06-01 | 1988-12-15 | Ncr Corporation | Multiple ply document |
| FR2703156A1 (en) * | 1993-03-25 | 1994-09-30 | Beghin Daire Serero Labo Ana B | Method for identifying test tubes containing fractions of a sample and identification medium for implementing this method |
| FR2872616A1 (en) * | 2005-06-15 | 2006-01-06 | Braun Medizintechnologie Gmbh | Label applying method for medical product, involves fixing fixation sheets of label to single usage medical product for medical treatment, separating removable self-adhesive labels of article from sheets of label |
| EP1748401A2 (en) * | 2005-06-15 | 2007-01-31 | B. Braun Medizintechnologie GmbH | Labels and their application to the historical tracking of patients |
| EP1748401A3 (en) * | 2005-06-15 | 2007-04-18 | B. Braun Medizintechnologie GmbH | Labels and their application to the historical tracking of patients |
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