EP2556455A1

EP2556455A1 - Laboratory findings preparation system for a microscopy workstation, particularly for use in the field of cytology

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Publication number: EP2556455A1
Application number: EP11709353A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Stefan Weinschenk
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2010-04-07
Filing date: 2011-03-04
Publication date: 2013-02-13
Also published as: US20130246488A1; WO2011124431A1

Abstract

A laboratory findings preparation system (4) for a microscopy workstation (1) having a microscope (2), particularly for use in cytology and histopathology, having: at least one input apparatus (4a) which is designed to input findings data and findings preparation instructions into the system; at least one programmable data processing apparatus (4b) operatively connected for signalling purposes to the input apparatus; a piece of laboratory management software (4c), which is set up on the basis of the findings preparation instructions to prepare laboratory findings on the data processing apparatus from a number of input findings data items; and at least one output apparatus (4f, 4g, 4h) for the laboratory findings to be prepared, operatively connected for signalling purposes to the data processing apparatus; is distinguished in that the input apparatus (4a) is designed to have a touch-sensitive user interface (4aa) on which a first plurality of input areas (4ab) can be defined essentially freely in terms of geometry and/or function, a second plurality of which is linked to a respective associated findings data item or the findings preparation instruction as stipulated by the data processing apparatus (4b, 4c, 4i) in order to transmit, when touched by an operator (5), the relevant findings data item or the findings preparation instruction for the purpose of findings preparation to the laboratory management software (4c), which is set up to prepare a finding from the received findings data and to output (4j) the finished finding via the output apparatus (4f, 4g, 4h), preferably after having received an appropriate finishing instruction from the input apparatus.

Description

Laboratory discovery system for a microscopy workstation, in particular for use in the field of cytology

description

The invention relates to a laboratory detection system according to the preamble of claim 1 for a microscopy workstation with a microscope, in particular for use in cytology and histopathology, comprising:

At least one input device adapted to enter findings data and findings-setting instructions into the system;

- at least one programmable data processing device in signal communication with the input device;

A laboratory management software set up on the data processing device from a number of input diagnosis data in accordance with the diagnostic instructions for creating laboratory results; and

- At least one output device for the laboratory findings to be created in signaitechnically active connection with the data processing device.

Furthermore, the invention relates to a microscopy workstation with a laboratory finding system and the use of an input device in the form of a touch-sensitive user interface in connection with such a microscopy workstation.

The laboratory discovery system defined above and in particular its input device is also described below as "Digibrett Cytology" and includes hardware and software for faster digital input of standard cytological and / or histopathological findings at a microscopic workstation (microscopy workstation).

Early detection of cancer by women is based on cytology as an essential basis for the diagnosis of cervical cancer (cervical cancer). The workplace required for this purpose on the microscope requires the operator, for example a CTA or a doctor or a physician. tin, a considerable amount of concentration over a long time. All other activities that distract from the microscopy endanger the reliability of the findings and thus the diagnostic certainty of the work. This also includes working on the computer, especially in connection with the required diagnostic documentation.

In the field of medical order and findings management, the digital recording of findings has not yet become established. As before, findings are predominantly paper-based, created by means of handwritten entries on officially prescribed pre-printed forms (multiple transcription records).

Especially in cytology hundreds of thousands of findings are therefore still written by hand every day. Such a procedure is time consuming, highly uneconomical and error prone. Figure 1 shows a typical hand-written cytogenetic finding on a standard form. The findings shown in Figure 1 is indicated in its entirety by the reference B. In particular, it contains a large number of handwritten entries in the area E, in particular also longer text entries at reference number T. The creation time for such a result text lies in practice at about 50 to 90 s.

For the reasons mentioned above, a digital determination of the findings - in particular also for the purpose of better storability or dispatchability - is desirable. However, input via the keyboard of a conventional PC system is out of the question for several reasons. Firstly, the eye focus (refocusing) to be changed from the microscope is tiring and exhausting for the operator. Furthermore, the use of the keyboard leads to a distraction of the operator, which extends the duration of the findings and increases the susceptibility to errors. In addition, only about 10 to 30% of the laboratory staff can handle the 10-finger system, which would allow a reasonably acceptable speed of work. In the synopsis, it has been shown that the input duration of findings via the keyboard is even longer than with handwritten findings. The invention has the object of providing a laboratory detection system and a microscopy workstation of the type mentioned in each case such that the handwritten input of diagnostic data by an electronic-digital input to avoid the disadvantages mentioned without using a keyboard is possible. In this way, the working speed and the work efficiency should be increased and the susceptibility to errors reduced.

The invention achieves the object by means of a laboratory detection system with the features of claim 1, by means of a microscopy workstation having the features of claim 12 and by the use of an input device in the form of a touch-sensitive surface according to claim 13. Advantageous developments of the invention are the subject of Subclaims, the wording of which is hereby incorporated by express reference into the description in order to avoid unnecessary repetition of text.

According to the invention, a laboratory imaging system for a microscopy workstation with a microscope, in particular for use in cytology or histopathology, comprises:

A laboratory management software set up on the data processing device according to the diagnostic instructions for creating laboratory results from a number of input diagnostic data; and

At least one output device for the laboratory results to be created in signal-technical connection to the data processing device, characterized in that the input device is designed with a touch-sensitive user interface on which a first plurality of input surfaces is geometrically and / or functionally substantially freely definable to which a second plurality is linked in accordance with the data processing device, each with an associated date of finding or a statement of findings, in order to transmit to the laboratory management software, upon contact by an operator, the corresponding date of findings or the statement of findings for the purpose of establishing the report. is set up to create a finding from the received findings data and output the finished result via the output device, preferably after receiving a corresponding completion instruction from the input device.

An inventive microscopy workstation is characterized in that it comprises at least:

A preferably commercially available microscope for the examination of samples, preferably in the field of cytology or histopathology; and

- An inventive laboratory detection system according to at least one of the preceding claims for the creation of findings on the examined samples.

A use according to the invention involves the use of an input device having a touch-sensitive operating surface on which a plurality of input areas is substantially geometrically and / or functionally definable, preferably of a computer input device in the form of a lntelliKeys ^® -Eingabevorrichtung Fa. IntelliTools ^®, Inc. or Functionally comparable input device with a touch-sensitive surface, for establishing findings at a microscopy workstation in a laboratory, preferably a cytological laboratory. (The term "IntelliKeys" is a registered trademark of. IntelliTools ^®, Inc., Frederick (CO), United States).

The inventive laboratory finding system with an input device in the form of a touch-sensitive user interface replaces the handwritten input of findings data without using the keyboard. It allows the CTA to quickly and easily compile the most common standard findings, almost without the need to take the eye off the microscope. For this purpose, a suitable special hardware, in particular a IntelliKeys ^® input device from IntelliTools ^® , Inc., or a touch-sensitive screen surface (touch screen) can be used. The essentially freely defined input surfaces on the touch-sensitive user interface are assigned to specific findings data or diagnostic instructions in order to transmit the corresponding date or the corresponding instruction to the laboratory management software upon contact by the operator, which then creates the findings. In the mentioned Laboratory management software can be virtually any commercially available software of this type, discussed in more detail below.

The completed finding is either stored for follow-up, a common step in quality assurance in cytology laboratories, or it can be printed on a connected, commercial desktop printer to save time. It is also possible to send by fax, e-mail or the like. A significant advantage of the report is the easily legible, uniform typeface, which stands out from the widely varying manuscripts of different operators (findings).

In contrast to the handwritten creation requires the operator to create a finding using the laboratory according to the invention laboratory creation system only about 10 s, possibly plus a printing time of about 2 s.

The technical implementation of the invention was based on two fundamental considerations: A simplified input is possible in the field of cytology because of its frequently recurring standard results, whereby the proportion of standard findings in the total number of findings is over 90%. In addition, the "natural", that is, for 50 years usual detection process by hand can best be replicated when the input field (the touch-sensitive user interface) in the arm radius and in the view of the findings are, where the paper sheet for handwritten findings are usually would.

A special development of the invention provides, in order to facilitate the operability, that the operating surface is arranged horizontally or horizontally or at an angle α, a <90 °, inclined relative to the horizontal or a work surface.

Another development of the present invention eliminates several serious disadvantages of the previous processes in the cytology laboratory. It uses an already existing technology in the field of learning aids / learning systems (IntelliKeys ^® surface of the company IntelliTools ^® , Inc.) and transmits them to another field of technology, that of cytological laboratory technology, so that the use according to the invention results in an optimized laboratory detection system. This was already mentioned above.

The input device used in a further development of the present invention can be operated in conjunction with any commercial (cytogeogic) laboratory management program, provided that it has been programmed in conformity with use with conventional data processing devices, for example on the basis of Windows or Mac, and in particular its use standardized keyboard shortcuts for certain commands.

As part of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the surface of the input device, ie in particular the lntelliKeys ^® -on- display board, covered with touch-sensitive virtual "buttons", which correspond to the respective diagnostic data or complex macro commands for controlling the laboratory management software. In this way, in the In another embodiment of the present invention, a specific key assignment for the input device is provided, as has been found to be useful for a typical cytological laboratory, where the defined input surfaces are dimensioned and / or labeled such that the touch for Befundersteliung by an operator essentially vornehmbar without looking up from the microscope.

In particular, the touch-sensitive l ntelliKeys ^® surface made possible by a simple tap triggering text inputs or (complex) instruction sequences at the level of any commercially available program of the laboratory management and / or the operating system. The mentioned text inputs or control instructions can be entered as macro commands in the command menu of the input device or recorded by macro recorder.

The use of the laboratory determination system according to the invention in the field of cytology has proved to be particularly advantageous. In this context, a specific further development of the invention provides that for the early detection of cancer in women for the early cytological detection of the destruction. vixkarzinoms with the input fields at least one of the following input options is realized:

- Name abbreviation of the operator for their identification;

- Pap classifications of Pap I to Pap V, which are preferably associated with the largest possible input surfaces;

Typically additional findings to be raised with each finding, in particular the proliferation of 1 to 4;

- completion of the report;

- Selection of the output device, preferably printer, fax or remote data transmission; and

- Recommendations for the further course of action.

Experience has shown that it is irrelevant for the medical examiner (doctor, CTA) whether he / she performs the input via a special hardware device (digibrett, preferably with foil-coated paper surface) or via a touch-sensitive screen (touchscreen). In the course of a first embodiment of the present invention is therefore intended to use as an input device, the already mentioned hardware of the company IntelliTools ^® , Inc., which is angeiossen via USB port to a standard PC. The data entry by touch then triggers a command sequence similar to a keyboard.

An alternative embodiment of the present invention provides that the user interface comprises at least one touch screen, touch screen or touch screen. Although this leads in the rain! To increased hardware costs, but in particular in confined spaces allows the abandonment of an additional input device, since common microscopy workstations are usually equipped with a screen.

The two abovementioned solutions each have their advantages and disadvantages, which are listed in Table 1 below.

Changeability (adjustment of the simple Very simple surface)

Required technical knowledge Low high

Hardware costs Moderately high

Maintenance means (warranty 2 years, means (warranty dependent rare failures) from the screen manufacturer, failures possible)

Table 1: Advantages and disadvantages of the hardware solution using Digibrett versus Touchscreen

The proposed laboratory finding system provides via its touch-sensitive user interface an economical input interface for the cytological findings between the operator and the management software present in the respective laboratory. In terms of process technology, it may be provided that certain (cytological) partial results are first determined by microscopy and entered into the system via the user interface or the associated input surfaces until the final result has been determined. Subsequently, the findings are completed, with any necessary additions, such as rare texts or corrections for which there is no fixed input area, can also be entered via the mouse or keyboard. Subsequently, the data release or the fax / print command again takes place via the touch-sensitive user interface or corresponding input surfaces.

The findings created in this way can either be forwarded to a secondary expert for the continuation of the diagnosis (as explained above) or completed, printed out and forwarded in this form, the operator also preferably operating directly via the touch-sensitive user interface. Subsequently, the next result is created, as stated above.

A particular advantage of the present invention can be seen in the fact that each user of the laboratory discovery system can adapt this at any time to his own needs via the user interface. The adaptation can take place at the beginning of the installation and / or in the course of use. The user can make the changes himself or have them carried out by a service partner on site or by remote maintenance.

In practice, this means a collection of change requests of the findings from the daily routine, which then software, z. B. by using the Overlay Maker ™ (Intel Tools, Inc.). In particular, in the latter case, the implementation in hardware form is done on the Bedienoberfiäche by the modified overlay for each input device printed out and attached accordingly and by all input devices are reprogrammed with a correspondingly changed config urationsdatei. The software implementation in the case of using a touch screen is analog.

With the present invention, a considerable savings potential is associated, which results from the simplified determination of the findings and is clarified by the following sample calculation. Since many laboratories now have order volumes in the range of 80,000 to 1,660,000 orders per year, the savings potential is correspondingly still one-and-five-fold to three-fold higher than indicated in Table 2 below. The return on investment is therefore well below 1 year. The term "OT" stands for "slide". For handwritten evaluation of findings: 80% of all findings are normal findings with 50 s entry duration; 10% and more complex findings (70 s); and another 10% are detailed findings (90 s).

Table 2: Time expenditure and costs for different types of diagnosis

Explanations:

Au tragsvo umen a m er a ors pro arsee A special further development of the invention provides for the laboratory inventorial system to be combined with a dictation and / or voice recognition software and optionally with a dictation machine or another voice recording device in order to also be able to record longer and / or freely formulated text passages into the findings, in particular and without limitation in the field of histopathology. The voice recording is preferably controllable via the user interface of the system (start, stop, insert, etc.).

The present invention thus includes the combination of input hardware and corresponding management software present in the respective (cytological) laboratory. It makes it possible to simplify daily findings at one of the key steps in microscopic laboratory analysis. In this way, there is a considerable cost savings, an increase in the reliability of findings and a simplified reporting, with the present invention in many cases at all the prerequisite for a digital findings and an EDP-based findings pressure in the (cytological) laboratory creates.

Since the acquisition and installation costs are relatively low, the return of investment is already after less than 1 year. In addition, the created laboratory phlebotomy system can be adapted in a simple, flexible and continuous manner to the needs of the respective user.

Further features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the drawing.

FIG. 1 shows a conventional cytological laboratory finding carried out by hand;

FIG. 2 shows a schematic view of a microscopy workstation equipped with the laboratory invention partitioning system;

Figure 3 shows an enlarged detail view of the input device of

Workplace according to Figure 2; and FIG. 4 shows a detail of a laboratory finding corresponding to FIG. 1, which was created with the aid of the laboratory detection system from FIG.

FIG. 2 shows a microscopy workstation in a cytological laboratory, which as a whole is designated by the reference numeral 1. The microscope workstation 1 shown comprises at least one microscope 2, which is shown only partially schematically in FIG. 2, for the examination of cytological and histopathological samples, of which a number is also shown schematically in the form of microscope slides at reference numeral 3. Furthermore, the microscopy workstation 1 comprises a laboratory detection system according to the invention, which is designated as a whole by the reference numeral 4. On the construction of the laboratory detection system 4 will be discussed in more detail below. Furthermore, an operator 5 is shown schematically in FIG. 2, which may be, for example, a CTA or a doctor.

A large part of the above-mentioned devices is arranged on a work surface 6, in particular a table.

The operator 5 examines the samples 3 with the aid of the microscope 2 and then creates a cytological or histopathological finding with the aid of the laboratory detection system 4, the exact structure of which is now discussed in more detail:

The laboratory defrosting system 4 includes an input device 4 a configured to enter findings data and findings-setting instructions into the system 4. Furthermore, the laboratory defrosting system 4 comprises a programmable data processing device 4b in the form of a commercially available PC, which is in operative signal connection with the input device 4a. Furthermore, the laboratory finding system 4 comprises a commercially available laboratory management software 4c, which is set up for creating laboratory findings on the data processing device 4b from a number of entered findings data according to the findings setting instructions. As shown in Fig. 2, the laboratory partitioning software 4c is contained in a (main) memory 4d of the data processing apparatus 4b, which furthermore has at least one processor unit 4e which is, inter alia, configured to execute the program instructions contained in the laboratory management software 4c and to process the incoming input signals.

In addition, the laboratory detection system 4 still has a number of output devices for the laboratory results to be created, each of which is in signal communication with the data processing device 4b. With regard to FIG. 2, said output devices are a screen 4f, a printer 4g and a remote data transmission connection 4h, without the invention being fixed to a specific number or to certain types of output devices.

In the said (main) memory 4d of the data processing device 4b driver / control software 4i for operating the input device 4a is additionally included, which will be discussed in more detail below.

In order to operate the laboratory scanner dividing system 4, the input device 4a has a touch-sensitive user interface 4aa, on which a plurality of input surfaces 4ab are geometrically and / or functionally defined and marked, which will be discussed in greater detail below with reference to FIG. Upon touching said input surfaces 4ab by the operator 5, in particular with the finger, findings data and / or findings creation instructions are transmitted from the input device 4a to the data processing device 4b or to the laboratory management software 4c, which is or are set up accordingly The data received to create a finding, complete this and output the finished findings via an output device, for example in the form of an expression 4j and / or by display on the screen 4f.

In particular, the microscope 2 and the input device 4a and the user interface 4aa are within the radius of the arm 5a of the operator 5. Furthermore, the input device 4a or its user interface 4aa is also arranged in the perspective of the operator 5, if this on the Microscope 2 works. The user interface 4aa of the input device 4a is arranged at an angle α to the horizontal or against the work surface 6 inclined, wherein the angle α is significantly smaller than 90 °, so that the Bedtenperson 5 the user interface 4aa as easy as possible overlook and reach as easily.

In a signaitechnischer connection with the data processing device 4b, the laboratory detection system shown in Figure 2 4 still has a voice recorder in the form of a dictation machine 4k. Without being discussed in detail, said (main) memory 4d of the data processing device 4b also comprises corresponding pedal control software for operating the voice recorder 4k. In the latter software may in particular also be speech recognition software to communicate with the

Voice recorder 4k recorded language directly into text, which is then used to create laboratory findings continue. Advantageously, the touch-sensitive user interface 4aa also comprises a number of input surfaces 4ab which serve the already mentioned control of the voice recorder 4k. In principle, it is also possible, of course, not to enter certain diagnostic position instructions into the system via the user interface 4aa but via the voice recorder 4k. Advantageously, the voice recorder 4k is used in particular for entering longer findings texts into the system, for example in the field of histopathology.

A possible embodiment of the input device 4a or its user interface 4aa will now be discussed in more detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 shows the input device 4a from FIG. 2 in an enlarged detail view. It is formed from a flat, cuboid housing 4ac, in which the touch-sensitive user interface 4aa is fitted. When the input device is, for example, be a product marketed by the company in IntelliToois ^®, Inc. under the name IntelliKeys ^® device in the field of learning aids / learning systems, especially for children or impaired in perception people will use. The device or the input device 4a is connected or connectable via a cable 4ad to a USB connection (not shown) of the data processing device 4b according to FIG. On the user interface 4aa geometrically and / or functionally essentially freely definable areas in the form of input surfaces 4ab are defined or definable for what purpose on the data processing device 4b according to Figure 2 corresponding driver / control software 4i is installed, which has already been pointed out elsewhere. Each of these input surfaces 4ab can be assigned to certain functions of the laboratory management software 4c via the said driver control software 4i, for example an input of findings data, specific diagnostic instructions, diagnostic output instructions or the like. The aforementioned inputs / instructions can be recorded, for example, in the form of macros with the aid of a conventional keyboard or mouse (not shown) and are then retrievable or executable by the operator when the corresponding input area 4ab is touched.

Advantageously, such input surfaces 4ab are defined on the user interface 4aa, which are required by default for the largest possible number of findings to be created. In Figure 3, only a few input surfaces 4ab are shown in purely exemplary form. Their size, arrangement and other labeling (color) is based on user-friendly and in particular ergonomic aspects. In order to visually detect the position and function of the individual input surfaces 4ab for the operator 5, the used input device 4ab has slots 4ae on the side of the user interface 4aa for receiving a so-called overlay 4af. Such an overlay 4af can be generated according to requirements, printed on paper or the like after programming / functional assignment of the input device 4a using a corresponding program of the control software 4i and arranged above the actual user interface 4aa by insertion into the lateral receiving slots 4ae that the operator the position of individual input surfaces 4ab is known at any time. In this case, the input surfaces 4ab can in particular be dimensioned and / or marked (in particular colored) in such a way that the operator can essentially make contact with them without looking up from the microscope, in which case the tedious refocusing of the eyes is eliminated or significantly reduced , In addition, individual input areas 4ab can also be used to link longer, standardized text inputs, which considerably speeds up the division of the findings compared with digital input via a conventional keyboard. The inputs thus made are then transmitted via the cable 4ad to the data processing device 4b or the laboratory management software 4c, which generates the findings from them and outputs them via the addressed peripheral 4f-4h.

As the skilled artisan will readily appreciate the user interface 4aa in their concrete technical design is by no means limited to the use of the example mentioned input apparatus from IntelliTools ^®, Inc., but come in this context, any other, freely programmable berührungsempfindiiche surfaces into account, for example, a touch screen, touch screen or touch screen with appropriate driver / control software.

The user interface 4aa shown in FIG. 3 with the input surfaces 4ab defined there is particularly suitable for use in early cancer detection in women in connection with the cytological early detection of the cervical carcinoma, so that the following possible input chains are correspondingly implemented:

The user enters the name abbreviation ("Bi", "He", "Yes", ...) for the purpose of identification via the input surfaces 4aba The input surfaces 4abb, which for the sake of clarity are not designated in their entirety, are so-called Pap classification from Pap I to Pap V, whereby in particular the most frequently occurring Pap grading is assigned to the largest possible input surfaces, while other input surfaces allow the input of typical findings to be collected in each finding, in particular the referencing from 1 to 4 (input areas 4abc) The input areas 4abd are intended especially for completion of the report or for the selection of the output device (printer, fax or remote data transmission) Further, not shown or designated input surfaces can be recommendations for the further procedure (follow-up, follow-up, resubmission, ...) define.

As already mentioned, the occupancy of the user interface 4aa shown by way of example in FIG. 3 is not statically predetermined, but freely adaptable to the specific needs in the laboratory, so that the production of the findings is complicated. nity, with a lower error rate and improved readability.

In the same way, the user interface can also be programmed for the development of histomorphological and histopathological findings, so that the following input options are implemented in particular: Name abbreviation, macroscopic description of the tissue, histological findings, assessment, recommendations, report completion and approval.

FIG. 4 shows by way of example a section of a cytological laboratory finding B 'created with the aid of the laboratory determination system 4a. Inputs in region E were generated by means of the above-described laboratory fecundation system 4; This concerns in particular the text input at reference T, whereby the findings can be significantly accelerated and claimed according to the invention only about 20% of the usual handwritten creation of the findings working time, and also the error rate decreases and the readability is improved (see the illustration in FIG 1 ).

Claims

claims

1 . A laboratory-scale partitioning system (4) for a microscopy workstation (1) with a microscope (2), in particular for use in cytology and histopathology, comprising:

- at least one input device (4a) adapted for inputting findings data and findings-setting instructions into the system;

- at least one programmable data processing device (4b) in operative signal connection with the input device;

A laboratory management software (4c), which is set up according to the statement of findings instructions for creating laboratory results on the data processing device from a number of entered findings data; and

- At least one output device (4f, 4g, 4h) for the laboratory findings to be created in signaling connection with the data processing device;

characterized in that the input device (4a) is formed with a touch-sensitive user interface (4aa) on which a first plurality of input surfaces (4ab) is geometrically and / or functionally substantially freely definable, of which a second plurality is determined by the Data processing device (4b, 4c, 4i) is each associated with an associated date of finding or a Befundersteilungsanweisung to contact the corresponding findings date or the Beferationsteilungsanweisung for reporting to the laboratory management software (4c) upon contact by an operator (5) set up for it is to produce a finding from the received findings data and output the finished result via the output device (4f, 4g, 4h) (4j), preferably after receiving a corresponding completion instruction from the input device.

2. laboratory nurse division system (4) according to claim 1, characterized in that the defined input surfaces (4ab) are dimensioned or dimensioned and / or characterized in that the contact to Be Fund creation by the operator (5) substantially vornehmbar without looking up from the microscope (2).

3. Laboratory discovery system (4) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the defined input surfaces (4ab) cover with their associated findings data a majority of all occurring findings content, preferably about 90% of all occurring findings content.

4. Laboratory discovery system (4) according to at least one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that at least a number of input surfaces (4ab) from the second plurality of input surfaces complex functions are assigned, the input of findings texts (T) and / or a Sequence of command inputs to control the system.

5. Laboratory discovery system (4) according to at least one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the user interface (4aa) at least one computer input device in the form of an integ! IiKeys ^® input device from the company. IntelliTools ^® , Inc. or a comparable input device includes.

6. Laboratory discovery system (4) according to at least one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the Bedienoberfiäche comprises at least one touch screen, touch screen or touch screen.

7. Laboratory discovery system (4) according to at least one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the user interface (4aa) is arranged horizontally or horizontally or at an angle α, a <90 °, inclined to the horizontal or a work surface (6) ,

8. Laborbefundersteliungssystem (4) according to at least one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the user interface (4aa) in Armradius and Biickwinkei of the microscope (2) operating operator (5) is arranged.

9. laboratory detection system (4) according to at least one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that for the early detection of cancer in women for cytological screening of cervical carcinoma with the input surfaces (4ab) at least one of the following input options is realized:

- Name abbreviation of the operator for their identification (4aba);

- Pap classifications of Pap i to Pap V, which are preferably assigned as large input areas (4abb);

Typically additional findings to be raised with each finding, in particular the proliferation of 1 to 4 (4abc);

- report completion (4abd);

- Selection of the output device, preferably printer, fax or remote data transmission (4abd); and

- Recommendations for the further course of action.

10. Laboratory discovery system (4) according to at least one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the output device as a screen display unit (4f), as a printer unit (4g), as a remote data transmission unit (4h) or as a memory unit (4d) is formed.

1 1. Laboratory discovery system (4) according to at least one of claims 1 to 10, characterized by a voice recorder (4k), which is preferably connected to the data processing device (4b) signal technically and which is most preferably mitteis the input device (4a) controllable.

12. Microscopy workstation (1), comprising at least:

- a microscope (2) for the examination of samples (3), preferably in the field of cytology and histopathology; and

- A Laboratory detection system (4) according to at least one of the preceding claims for the creation of findings on the samples examined.

13. Use of an input device (4a) with a touch-sensitive user interface (4aa), on which a plurality of input surfaces (4ab) is geometrically and / or functionally essentially freely definable, preferably a computer input device in the form of a IntelliKeys -. the input device Fa InteliiToois ^®, Inc. or a similar input device, to report creation of a microscopy work station (1) in a laboratory, preferably a zytoiogischen laboratory,