JP2002132926A - System and method for ordering clinical laboratory test - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a clinical laboratory test ordering system that is advantageous for both the hospital side and the clinical laboratory testing company side. SOLUTION: This system has a test request sheet in which patient information and test request items are written, a specimen ID label sheet 4, in which a specimen ID label 4a on which a specimen ID that can identify each specimen container 2 is printed, is pasted on a mounting paper, and a test request input terminal 3 having a patient information inputting part 3a, a test request item inputting part 3b, a specimen ID inputting part 3b, an calculating part, a displaying part 3c and a storing part. When the patient information is inputted to the patient information inputting part and the test request items are inputted to the test request item inputting part, the operating part calculates the types and amount of specimens from the test request items, and the displaying part displays the types and amount of the specimens. When the specimen ID is inputted to the specimen ID inputting part, the operating part generates order data including the specimen ID, patient information, test request items and the types and amount of the specimens, and the storing part stores the order data.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a clinical test ordering system and a clinical test ordering method for a hospital to request a clinical test company for a clinical test of a sample collected from a patient.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when a hospital requests a clinical test company for a clinical test of a sample collected from a patient, the test request information including test request items and the like is transmitted by passing a test request sheet to the clinical test company. Was done by that. This inspection request sheet is made of carbon paper spelled out in two sheets. When a doctor at a hospital or the like fills out the inspection request items and the like on the first sheet of the inspection request sheet, the second sheet overlapped with the first sheet The same is transferred to carbon. Then, the first sheet (base paper) is stored in a hospital as a copy of a test request, and the second sheet (copy) is passed to a clinical test company, thereby transmitting the test request information to the clinical test company.

[0003] A method using the above inspection request sheet will be described in detail. The doctor at the hospital etc. puts the patient information (patient name, age,
Gender, etc.), examination request item, medical record number, sample collection date, doctor name, etc. The entry of the inspection request item is performed by selecting an inspection item to be requested from all candidate inspection items printed on the inspection request sheet and marking the selected inspection request item. And 1 of the inspection request sheet
The second copy is stored in a hospital with a copy as a record, and the second copy of the test request item with the carbon mark transferred to the clinical laboratory together with the sample collected from the patient. The sample referred to here is blood, urine, etc. collected from the patient to be tested,
This sample is placed in a dedicated sample container such as a test tube.
A sample label is affixed to the sample container, and the patient name, sample collection date, and the like are written by hand on the sample label. The sample and the test request sheet are collected by a sample collection company or a sales clerk of a clinical test company and sent to the testing department of the clinical test company.

[0004] Upon receiving the sample and the test request sheet, the testing department of the clinical testing company checks the type and quantity of the sample and the patient name and the like written on the sample label attached to the sample container as confirmation upon receipt. And all the items described in the inspection request sheet are collated. After verification, the inspection request sheet is further checked for written contents (such as omissions).
If necessary, it is corrected, and a mark (horizontal bar) is written on the inspection request item or the like with a black pen so that the inspection request item or the like described on the inspection request sheet can be read by an OMR (Optical Mark Reader). And the inspection request item is O
The examination request items read from the MR and entered into the examination request sheet are input to the host computer of the clinical examination company.
This host computer provides necessary inspection information to each inspection-related device used in the inspection pre-processing step and the inspection process.

On the other hand, the samples are sorted according to the test request items described on the test request sheet, subjected to various preprocessing necessary for the test, and then supplied to each test-related device.
This is because the inspection-related equipment used differs depending on the inspection item. The inspection-related equipment performs inspection preparation and inspection based on the inspection information obtained from the host computer. The test result is input to the host computer again,
A test result report is created for each patient.

Next, a method that does not use an inspection request sheet will be described. A dedicated terminal capable of inputting examination request information such as patient information and examination request items, and a label printing machine connected to this dedicated terminal are installed in a hospital, and a doctor or the like operates the dedicated terminal to transmit the examination request information. input. Then, the inspection request information input to the dedicated terminal is recorded on a recording medium such as a floppy (registered trademark) disk. Then, in order to correlate the test request information recorded on the recording medium with the sample, a label printing machine connected to the dedicated terminal issues a sample label printed with an ID number corresponding to the test request information. Attach the label to the sample container. Then, the sample container with the sample, to which the sample label is attached, and the recording medium on which the test request information is recorded are delivered to the clinical testing company. That is, the sample and the recording medium are collected by a sample collection company or a sales clerk of a clinical testing company, and sent to the testing department of the clinical testing company. The testing department of the clinical testing company performs a sample test based on the contents of the recording medium sent.

There is also a method in which a dedicated terminal or a label printing machine is not installed in a hospital, but is carried by a sample collection company or a sales representative of a clinical test company. That is, a doctor at a hospital or the like enters test request information on a test request sheet, and a sample collection company or a sales representative of a clinical test company carries the test request information written on the test request sheet when a sample is collected. There is also a method of inputting to a dedicated terminal by key input or touch pen input. In the case of this method, at the time of sample collection, a sample label is printed by a label printing machine carried by a sample collection company or a sales representative of a clinical testing company, and is attached to a sample container.

[0008]

Among the above prior arts, the method using the inspection request sheet has the following problems. First, there is a problem in that it takes time to collate the sample with the test request sheet when the sample is collected. In general, there are hundreds of test request items requested by clinical test companies. Therefore, it takes time to check the test request item with the type and quantity of the sample required for the test. In addition, since the collation requires specialized and abundant knowledge, a sample collection company or a sales staff of a clinical test company requires a specialized and abundant knowledge. In addition, since the collation is performed manually, a collation error may occur.

Second, there is a problem in that it takes time to perform collation and sorting at the time of reception in a testing department of a clinical testing company. In addition, since collation and sorting are performed manually, there is a possibility that a collation error or a sorting error may occur. Also, in general, samples are collected from patients during the day and arrive at the laboratory department of the clinical laboratory during the evening and night of the day, and most of the tests are performed during the night and the next morning of the day. Will be Therefore, it is necessary to perform the collation and sorting work at night, and if these works are performed manually, the worker is forced to work hard at night. In addition, from the viewpoint of a clinical laboratory, when hiring a worker for nighttime work, labor costs are expensive and it is difficult to secure a stable number of workers.

Third, an inspection request sheet for double spelling for carbon transfer is expensive (especially the second sheet is expensive because it requires high-quality cardboard because it is subjected to OMR). Is consumed in large quantities every day, so that there is a problem that the cost burden is large for a clinical test company that bears this cost. That is, the laboratory typically
Since examination requests are received from a plurality of hospitals, the cost of the examination request sheets for these hospitals must be paid.

Fourth, the following problems arise because the OMR reads the inspection request sheet. That is, if the inspection request sheet is soiled, bent, or broken at the time of collection / transportation, a problem may occur during OMR reading. For example, if the inspection request sheet is dirty and the stain and the mark of the inspection request item overlap,
MR reading may fail. As a result, there is a possibility that inspection may be omitted or unnecessary inspection may be performed. Therefore, in order for the OMR to correctly read the inspection request information, it is necessary to manually check the inspection request sheet before reading and to make corrections if there is any dirt or the like, but this check and correction take time. Further, in the manual checking and correction, there is a possibility that a check omission or a correction error may occur. To prevent this, double and triple checks are required, which takes more time and is inefficient.

Fifth, there is a problem of a storage space for a test request sheet in a clinical test company. That is, in general,
After the examination is completed, the examination request sheet is kept at a clinical examination company for a certain period of time (for example, for one month) for a re-examination request or investigation. Is required. In addition, it takes time and effort to manage a large number of inspection request sheets. For example, it is troublesome to search for a specific inspection request sheet from a large number of stored inspection request sheets for re-inspection and the like. In addition, it takes time to discard the inspection request sheet after the storage period.

Next, the method using no inspection request sheet has the following problems. First, there is a problem that the amount of capital investment borne by the clinical test company is large. In other words, in the case of a method that does not use a test request sheet, it is necessary to install a dedicated terminal or a label printing machine at the hospital that requested the test, but the cost is borne by the clinical test company. Therefore, the clinical test company bears all the costs of the dedicated terminals and label printing machines corresponding to the number of hospitals receiving the request, and the cost burden becomes enormous.

Second, there is a problem that the method of ordering examinations on the hospital side must be changed. That is,
Doctors, etc. are forced to input data into the dedicated terminal, so it is necessary to newly learn the operation method of the dedicated terminal, but this learning is troublesome for the doctor, and introduction of such a dedicated terminal is It is hard to be accepted by others. In particular, it is hard to be accepted by elderly doctors.

Third, there is a problem that a space for installing a dedicated terminal or a label printing machine in a hospital is required.

Fourth, when a dedicated terminal or a label printing machine is not installed in a hospital and is carried by a sample collection company or a sales representative of a clinical test company, the sample label must be printed each time the sample is collected. However, there is a problem that printing time is required and collection efficiency is low.

The present invention has been made to solve each of the above problems, and provides a clinical test ordering system and a clinical test ordering method which are advantageous for both hospitals and clinical test companies.

[0018]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an examination request for entering patient information capable of identifying a patient and an examination request item for requesting an examination for a sample collected from the patient. A sheet and a sample ID label sheet on which a sample ID label printed with a sample ID capable of identifying each sample container into which each sample to be collected from the patient can be removed is attached to a detachable mount; A patient information input unit for inputting patient information, a test request item input unit for inputting a test request item, and a sample ID label attached to a sample container containing a sample collected from the patient A test request input terminal having a sample ID input unit for inputting the above sample ID, a calculation unit for performing predetermined calculation, a display unit for displaying predetermined information, and a storage unit for storing predetermined data; Has, in this examination request input terminal, patient information is entered in the patient information input unit, the inspection request items are inputted to the inspection request item input unit, the arithmetic unit,
From the test request item input to the test request item input unit, the type and quantity of the sample required for the test are calculated, the display unit displays the type and quantity of the sample calculated by the calculation unit, and inputs the sample ID. When the sample ID is input to the unit, the calculation unit inputs the sample ID input to the sample ID input unit, the patient information input to the patient information input unit, and the sample ID input to the test request item input unit. A clinical test ordering system characterized by generating order data including a test request item and the type and quantity of the sample, and wherein the storage unit stores the order data generated by the operation unit.

In the invention according to a second aspect, candidate inspection items and a two-dimensional code corresponding to each inspection item are printed in a column for entering an inspection request item of the inspection request sheet. The clinical test ordering system according to claim 1, wherein the test request item input unit of the test request input terminal includes a two-dimensional code reading unit that reads a two-dimensional code.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, a two-dimensional code corresponding to the sample ID is printed on the sample ID label, and the sample ID input unit of the test request input terminal includes:
The clinical test ordering system according to claim 1, further comprising a two-dimensional code reading means for reading the two-dimensional code.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the clinical information ordering system according to the first aspect, wherein the patient information input section of the test request input terminal has character input means capable of inputting character information. It is.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the clinical information ordering system according to the first aspect, wherein the patient information input section of the examination request input terminal has image input means capable of inputting image information. It is.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for filling in a test request sheet with patient information capable of identifying a patient and a test request item for requesting a test for a sample collected from the patient, A step of putting a sample collected from a patient into a sample container, a step of inputting the patient information to an examination request input terminal, a step of inputting the test request item to the test request input terminal, and a step of inputting the test request item. The process of calculating and displaying the type and quantity of the sample required for the test, and comparing the displayed type and quantity of the sample with the sample container containing the sample collected from the patient, and checking the checked sample A process of attaching a sample ID label on the container, on which a sample ID for identifying each sample container is printed,
A step of inputting a sample ID on the sample ID label to the test request input terminal, including a sample ID input to the test request input terminal, patient information, a test request item, and a type and quantity of the sample. Generating order data and storing the generated order data.

[0024]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A feature of the present invention is that when a doctor or the like in a hospital requests a test, the test request information is written by hand on a test request sheet, and the sales staff of a clinical test company collects the sample. The point is that the inspection request information written on the inspection request sheet is sometimes converted into electronic data. Thus, the hospital can order the examination in the same manner as in the past. Also,
There is no need to introduce new equipment such as a dedicated terminal for ordering examinations in the hospital. The test request sheet is operated only in the hospital, and the clinical test company operates the test request information in the form of electronic data. Therefore, it is not necessary for the clinical test company to operate a test request sheet.

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing a configuration of a clinical test ordering system according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the clinical test ordering system of the present embodiment,
In a hospital, an inspection request sheet (mark sheet) 1 is used. The inspection request sheet 1 is made of only one plain paper, and may be recycled paper. If a copy is required, a carbon transfer sheet may be used, but high quality cardboard is not required. The examination request sheet 1 has a column for entering patient information and a column for entering examination request items. The patient information is information that can specify a patient from whom a sample is to be collected, and includes patient name, age, gender, and the like. The patient information is entered by handwriting in a column for entering the patient information. The examination request item is an item for which a doctor at a hospital requests a clinical examination company for an examination. All of the candidate test items 1a are printed in the entry field of the test request item, and a doctor at a hospital or the like selects an item to be requested from these test items. Specifically, the item number 1b is printed beside the inspection item 1a, and the item number 1b of the selected inspection item 1a is marked. Further, beside the item number 1b, a two-dimensional code 1c corresponding to the item number 1b on a one-to-one basis is printed, but this two-dimensional code 1c is not used on the hospital side. The two-dimensional code is a two-dimensional figure expressing a number or the like.

The sample container 2 is a container for holding a sample (eg, blood, urine, etc.) collected from a patient. A sample label 2a is attached to the sample container 2, and the sample label 2a
Then, the patient information, the type of the sample, and the like are entered by hand.

A sales representative of a clinical test company visits a hospital with a test request input terminal (handy terminal) 3 and a sample ID label sheet 4 to collect a sample. The test request input terminal 3 is for inputting test request information such as test request items, storing the test request information, and returning the test request information to a clinical test company. The test request input terminal 3 includes a key 3a for inputting patient information and the like, a reading unit 3b for reading test request items and sample ID numbers, a display unit 3c, a calculation unit (not shown), and a storage unit. . The reading unit 3b
It has a two-dimensional code reading means for reading the two-dimensional code. This two-dimensional code reading means reads a two-dimensional code 1c representing the item number 1b of the inspection request item. In addition, a two-dimensional code representing a specimen ID number described later is read. Thereby, the test request item and the sample ID number are
It can be input to the inspection request input terminal 3 instantaneously.

The examination request input terminal 3 may be provided with input means using a touch pen, and may input patient information using a touch pen instead of inputting from the key 3a. Alternatively, a camera may be provided in the examination request input terminal 3, and the patient information may be captured as an image using the camera.

The sample ID label sheet 4 is a sheet in which a plurality of sample ID labels 4a are affixed to a removable backing paper. Each sample ID label 4a is printed with a unique (non-overlapping) sample ID number 4b and a two-dimensional code 4c representing the sample ID number 4b.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described. Note that reference numerals such as A1 and B1 in the following description correspond to the reference numerals shown in FIG. First, operations performed in the hospital will be described. First, a doctor or the like who requests a clinical test fills in the patient information of the patient from whom the sample is collected, the test request item to be requested, and the like on the test request sheet 1 by hand (A1). The patient information is entered by entering handwritten characters. The entry of the inspection request item is performed by marking the item number 1b beside the inspection item 1a to be requested.

Next, a sample label 2a is affixed to the sample container 2 for storing a sample, and the patient name, age, gender, sample collection date, doctor name, sample type, etc. are handwritten on the sample label 2a. Fill in (A2). Next, a sample (eg, blood, urine, etc.) is collected from the patient and placed in the sample container 2 (A3). Then, the sample container 2 containing the sample 2b
And an examination request sheet 1 on which patient information, examination request items, and the like are written, are placed on a prescribed storage shelf in the hospital.

A sales representative of a clinical test company visiting a hospital inputs patient information, test request items, and the like entered on the test request sheet 1 to a test request input terminal 3 and converts the electronic data into electronic data. The sample container 2 containing the sample 2b is collected and brought back to the clinical testing company. The inspection request sheet 1 itself is not brought back. The inspection request sheet 1 that has been converted into electronic data is stored in the hospital as a copy of the inspection request (A4).

Next, operations performed by a sales representative of a clinical test company when a specimen is collected will be described. The sales staff of the clinical test company visits the hospital with the test request input terminal 3 and the sample ID label sheet 4. Then, first, the patient information entered in the examination request sheet 1 is input to the examination request input terminal 3 (B1). Since the patient information is entered in the examination request sheet 1 with handwritten characters, the patient information is entered using the key 3a. If the inspection request input terminal 3 is provided with an input unit using a touch pen, the input may be performed using the touch pen. Alternatively, if the inspection request input terminal 3 is provided with a camera, the camera may be used to capture the handwritten characters as they are as images (image data) into the inspection request input terminal 3. If a camera is used, patient information can be quickly input to the examination request input terminal 3.
The input image data may be converted into character data in a later process. When the image data is input to the inspection request input terminal 3 and stored, the size of the data becomes large, so that a memory card can be inserted into the inspection request input terminal 3 in order to compensate for the lack of storage capacity. The image data may be stored in this memory card.

Next, the inspection request items entered in the inspection request sheet 1 are input to the inspection request input terminal 3 (B2). This input is performed by holding the reading unit 3b of the inspection request input terminal 3 over the two-dimensional code 1c beside the marked item number 1b of the inspection request sheet 1 and causing the reading unit 3b to read the two-dimensional code 1c. Performed by

The calculation unit of the test request input terminal 3 calculates the type and quantity of the sample required for the test from the test request item, and the display unit 3c displays the type and quantity of the sample calculated by the calculation unit and the patient information. And the patient name included in the list. The salesperson checks this display against the sample container 2. For example, when "blood calculation tube: 1" is displayed on the display unit 3c, the sales representative displays "blood calculation tube" on the sample label 2a.
Confirm that there is one sample container 2 in which is written. The sample label is also compared with the displayed patient name. The type of the sample may be identified by alphanumeric characters or colors.

After the collation of the specimen is completed, the specimen ID label 4a is peeled off from the specimen ID label sheet 4 and attached to the collated specimen container 2 (B3). When there are a plurality of sample containers 2 for one patient, separate sample ID labels 4a are attached to all the sample containers 2 one by one. In addition,
Which sample ID label 4a in the sample ID label sheet 4
It is optional to attach the tag. That is, the sample ID label 4a may be peeled from an arbitrary position of the sample ID label sheet 4 and attached to the collated sample container 2 in an arbitrary order.

Then, the sample ID on the sample ID label 4a
The number is input to the inspection request input terminal 3 (B2). This input is performed by the reading unit 3b of the test request input terminal 3
Hold it over the two-dimensional code 4c printed on the D label 4a,
This is performed by causing the reading unit 3b to read the two-dimensional code 4c. When the sample ID number is input, the calculation unit of the test request input terminal 3 associates the sample ID number with the patient information and the test request item (B4).

With the above input, the input corresponding to one inspection request sheet 1 is completed. Therefore, the calculation unit of the inspection request input terminal 3 automatically assigns the order number corresponding to the inspection request sheet 1, This order number and the sample I
The D number, the patient information, and the examination request item are associated with each other to generate one order data. Then, the storage unit of the inspection request input terminal 3 stores the order data generated by the operation unit. At the same time, the display unit 3c of the inspection request input terminal 3 displays the order number. The salesperson copies the order number displayed on the display unit 3c into a predetermined column of the inspection request sheet 1 for which input has been completed (B
5). Inspection request sheet 1 with the order number copied
Is kept as a copy in the hospital.

The salesperson brings back the sample container 2 containing the sample 2b with the sample ID label 4a and the test request input terminal 3 storing the order data (B6).

Next, the operation of the clinical test company will be described. When the sales office of the clinical testing company is near the testing department, the sales staff directly brings the sample container 2 containing the sample 2b and the test request input terminal 3 storing the order data to the testing department. The inspection department transfers the order data from the brought-in inspection request input terminal 3 to the inspection department host computer. If the sales office of the clinical testing company is far from the testing department, the sales staff sends the sample container 2 containing the sample 2b to the testing department using airmail or courier service and stores it in the testing request input terminal 3. The received order data is transmitted to a host computer of the inspection department via a telephone line or the like.

In the testing department of the clinical testing company, the two-dimensional code 4c on the sample ID label 4a attached to the sample container 2 containing the sample 2b is read by a two-dimensional code reader connected to the host computer of the testing department. Let Then, the host computer of the inspection department checks the sample ID number represented by the two-dimensional code 4c read by the two-dimensional code reader with the sample ID number included in the order data, and confirms the type and quantity of the sample. . Further, the host computer of the inspection department automatically executes a series of steps such as a sorting step of classifying samples according to test items, a pre-test processing step, and an inspection step.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the flow of sample and order data. In this figure, the sales staff of a sales office near the testing department of a clinical testing company collects samples and order data (hereinafter referred to as a nearby sales office), and when it is far away from the testing department. Sales staff of a sales office that collects samples and order data (hereinafter referred to as “
Remote offices). In any case, the sales staff visits a plurality of hospitals and collects these samples and order data while collating the samples with the order data. In the case of a nearby sales office, the sales staff takes the collected sample and order data directly to the inspection department. For remote offices,
The sales staff takes the collected sample and order data back to the business office temporarily, and collectively transmits the collected order data to the inspection department via communication. The collected samples are
Send it to the inspection department using a courier service. By doing so, the test department can obtain the order data before the sample is sent, so that the test setup can be prepared in advance and the test can be performed efficiently. .

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a conventional (conventional example using an inspection request sheet) work flow for comparison with the present invention. The work includes a work performed in a hospital, a work performed in a sales office of a clinical test company, and a work performed in a test department of the clinical test company. Hereinafter, these operations will be described. Note that reference numerals such as S1 in the following description represent operation steps.

First, the work performed in the hospital in the conventional work flow will be described. First, a doctor at a hospital or the like writes patient information or the like on a mark sheet (an examination request sheet made of two-sheet spelled carbon paper) and newly creates a mark sheet (S1). Next, an inspection request item to be requested is selected from the inspection item options on the mark sheet and marked (S2). Next, patient information and the like are manually written on a sample label attached to a sample container for storing a sample (S
3). Next, a sample is collected from the patient (S4) and placed in a sample container. Next, fill in the supplementary items on the mark sheet.
The supplementary items are, for example, the number of samples collected from the patient (S5). Next, the two spelled mark sheets are cut off and separated into a first sheet to be kept as a copy in the hospital and a second sheet to be passed to a clinical test company (S6). Next, the sample and the mark sheet (the second sheet) are placed on a predetermined storage shelf in the hospital,
The sales staff of the clinical test company visiting the hospital can collect these samples and the mark sheet (second sheet) (S7). The sales staff of the clinical test company who visited the hospital collects the sample and the mark sheet (second sheet) from the storage shelves (S8), but at the time of collection, the items written on the sample label affixed to the sample container containing the sample And the items entered in the mark sheet (the second sheet), and the type of the sample is also compared.

Next, a description will be given of the work performed in the sales office of the clinical test company in the conventional work flow. First, the case of a nearby sales office will be described. First, the sales staff checks the collected mark sheet (second sheet),
Correction is made if necessary (S9). This correction is, for example, a correction such as overwriting the transferred mark when the transferred mark is thin and difficult to read. After this correction, the corrected mark sheet (second sheet) is transported together with the sample to the testing department of the clinical testing company (S10).

Next, a case of a remote office is explained. The salesperson enters the data entered in the collected mark sheet (second sheet) into the terminal of the business office (S11).
The data is transmitted from the terminal of the sales office to the host computer of the testing department of the clinical testing company (S12). After transmission, the mark sheet (second sheet) is stored in the sales office (S1).
3). The collected sample is sent to the testing department of a clinical testing company using airmail or courier service.

Next, a description will be given of the work performed in the testing department of the clinical testing company in the conventional work flow. In the case of a sales office in the suburbs, first, a worker in the inspection department collates the sample with the mark sheet (second sheet) (S14). Next, the mark transferred to the mark sheet (second sheet) is made a mark that can be recognized by an OMR (Optical Mark Reader) in a subsequent process (S15). Next, a check is made twice to see if there is any leakage in the mark. That is, one worker performs a primary check (S16), and then another worker performs a secondary check (S17). Next, the data is input to the host computer by reading the mark into the OMR (S18). Next, the patient information (patient name, etc.) transferred in the form of handwritten characters on the mark sheet (second sheet)
Is input to the host computer (S19). When the above input is completed, the mark sheet (second sheet) is stored in a predetermined storage location (S20). In the case of a remote office, the order data is transmitted to a host computer in the examination department in a state where the patient information has already been converted into data such as characters and numerals at the office.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a work flow when the present invention is used. The work includes a work performed in a hospital, a work performed in a sales office of a clinical test company, and a work performed in a test department of the clinical test company. Hereinafter, these operations will be described. S2 in the following description
References such as 1 represent steps of the operation.

First, work performed in a hospital in the flow of work using the present invention will be described. The work in the hospital is almost the same as the conventional work flow (a conventional example using the inspection request sheet) shown in FIG. That is, steps S21 to S25 are the same as steps S1 to S5 in the flow of the conventional (conventional example using the inspection request sheet) shown in FIG. However, the paper used as the inspection request sheet (mark sheet) is different,
In the prior art, two sheets of carbon paper were used, but in the present invention, only one sheet of plain paper is used. Therefore, the step S6 of separating the carbon paper required in the conventional example is not necessary in the present invention. In addition,
Step S26 in the present invention is the same as step S7 in the conventional example.

At the time of collecting the specimen, the sales staff inputs the patient information and the examination request items entered in the examination request sheet 1 to the examination request input terminal 3, and inputs the patient name, the kind and the quantity of the specimen. After confirming, the sample ID label 4a is attached to the sample container 2, and the two-dimensional code 4c on the attached sample ID label 4a is read by the test request input terminal 3, thereby associating the sample with the order data (S
27). Then, the sample container 2 containing the sample 2b is collected. The inspection request sheet 1 itself is not collected. This examination request sheet 1 is stored as a copy of the hospital (S2
8).

Next, a description will be given of the work performed at the sales office of the clinical test company in the flow of the work using the present invention. First, the case of a nearby office will be described. The sales clerk carries the test request input terminal 3 in which the order data is stored and the sample container 2 containing the sample 2b collected from the hospital to the test department (S29). Next, a case of a remote office is described. The salesperson transfers the order data stored in the inspection request input terminal 3 to a terminal in the business office. At this time, if the patient information is image data (image information), the image data is converted into character data. In other words, looking at this image, the terminal in the office,
Keys such as letters and numbers are input (S30). Then, the order data is transmitted from the terminal in the business office to the host computer of the inspection department (S31). When the transmission is completed, a copy of the order data is stored in the sales office (S32).
The container 2 containing the collected sample 2b is sent to the inspection department using airmail, courier service or the like.

Next, a description will be given of the work performed by the testing department of the clinical testing company in the flow of the work using the present invention. In the case of a nearby sales office, the container 2 containing the sample 2b
At the same time, the inspection request input terminal 3 in which the order data is stored is directly carried into the inspection department, so that the worker in the inspection department can copy the order data stored in the inspection request input terminal 3 into the inspection department. Transfer to the host computer (S33). At this time, if the patient information is image data (image information), the image data is converted into character data. That is, while seeing this image, characters, numerals and the like are key-inputted to the host computer in the inspection department (S34). When the transfer is completed, a copy of the order data is stored in the inspection department (S35). In the case of a remote office, even if the patient information in the order data is image data (image information), it is converted to character data at the office and transmitted to the host computer of the examination department. There is no need for conversion work in the inspection department.

[0053]

According to the present invention, since the order data is converted into electronic data at the time of specimen collection, the collation and sorting work thereafter is easy and reliable. For example, collation and sorting after a sample arrives at a testing department of a clinical testing company becomes easy and reliable. As a result, the time required for the collation and sorting work can be shortened, and the collation and sorting work can be reliably performed. Even if it is necessary to perform the collation and sorting work at midnight, since the order data is converted into electronic data, the collation and sorting work can be automatically performed by a machine (computer or the like) and performed manually. No need. Therefore, there is no need to force the worker to work hard at midnight.

Also, at the time of specimen collection, the test request items and the like entered on the test request sheet are converted into electronic data, and the sales staff of the clinical test company does not bring back the test request sheet.
As the inspection request sheet, there is no need to use an inspection request sheet made of expensive two-spelled carbon paper, and an inspection request sheet made of only one inexpensive plain paper may be used.
Therefore, the cost of the test request sheet is reduced, and the cost burden of the clinical test company is reduced.

At the time of specimen collection, the test request items and the like entered on the test request sheet are converted into electronic data, and the sales staff of the clinical test company does not bring back the test request sheet. Therefore, there are no problems caused by OMR reading. For example, an OMR reading error occurs due to dirt on the inspection request sheet, and there is no omission of inspection or unnecessary inspection.
Further, there is no need to confirm or correct the mark on the inspection request sheet for OMR reading.

At the time of specimen collection, the test request items and the like entered in the test request sheet are converted into electronic data, and the sales staff of the clinical testing company does not bring back the test request sheet.
The laboratory does not need to provide space for storing test request sheets.

Further, according to the present invention, the hospital orders the test using the same test request sheet as the conventional one,
There is no need to introduce new equipment in the hospital, and no investment for this.

Further, the hospital orders the test using the same test request sheet as in the past, and the ordering method at the hospital is not changed, so that the orderer of the test, such as a hospital doctor, is not troublesome. For example, a dedicated terminal is introduced for ordering, and it is not necessary for a doctor or the like who is the orderer to newly learn the operation method of the dedicated terminal, which is troublesome for the doctor or the like.

Since the hospital orders the test using the same test request sheet as in the past, there is no need to introduce new equipment in the hospital and no space for this.

Further, the sales staff of the clinical test company visiting the hospital confirms that the sample ID label on which the sample ID has already been printed is
A large number of specimens I stuck on the backing in a state where they can be removed
Bring a D-label sheet so that the specimen I
No need to print D-label, sample I already printed
Since only the D label is attached to the sample container, the efficiency of the collection operation is increased.

Further, according to the present invention, since the test request item or the sample ID is input to the test request input terminal by reading the two-dimensional code, the collation work at the time of collecting the sample becomes quick, easy and reliable.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing the configuration of a clinical test ordering system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the flow of sample and order data.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a flow of a conventional operation (a conventional example using an inspection request sheet).

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a work flow when the present invention is used.

[Explanation of symbols]

Reference Signs List 1 inspection request sheet 1a inspection item 1b item number 1c two-dimensional code 2 sample container 2a sample label 2b sample 3 inspection request input terminal 3a key (patient information input unit) 3b reading unit (test request item input unit, sample ID input unit) 3c display unit 4 sample ID label sheet 4a sample ID label 4b sample ID number 4c two-dimensional code

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Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A test request sheet in which patient information capable of specifying a patient, a test request item for requesting a test for a sample collected from the patient are entered, and each sample to be collected from the patient is entered. A sample ID label sheet on which a sample ID label on which a sample ID that allows identification of a sample container is printed can be peeled off, and a patient who enters patient information written on the test request sheet An information input unit, a test request item input unit for inputting a test request item, and a sample ID input unit for inputting a sample ID on a sample ID label attached to a sample container containing a sample collected from the patient, An operation unit for performing a predetermined operation, a display unit for displaying predetermined information, and an inspection request input terminal having a storage unit for storing predetermined data, When the patient information is input to the patient information input unit and the test request item is input to the test request item input unit, the arithmetic unit calculates the sample required for the test from the test request item input to the test request item input unit. The display unit displays the type and quantity of the sample calculated by the calculation unit, and when the sample ID is input to the sample ID input unit, the calculation unit
Including the sample ID input to the sample ID input unit, the patient information input to the patient information input unit, the test request item input to the test request item input unit, and the type and quantity of the sample Generate order data, and the storage unit:
A clinical test ordering system, wherein the order data generated by the arithmetic unit is stored. 2. In the inspection request sheet, candidate inspection items and a two-dimensional code corresponding to each of the inspection items are printed in a column for entering the inspection request items on the inspection request sheet. The clinical test ordering system according to claim 1, wherein the request item input unit has a two-dimensional code reading unit that reads a two-dimensional code. 3. A two-dimensional code corresponding to a sample ID is printed on the sample ID label. The sample ID input unit of the test request input terminal includes a two-dimensional code reading unit that reads the two-dimensional code. The clinical test ordering system according to claim 1, comprising: 4. The clinical test ordering system according to claim 1, wherein the patient information input section of the test request input terminal has character input means capable of inputting character information. 5. The clinical test ordering system according to claim 1, wherein the patient information input section of the test request input terminal has image input means capable of inputting image information. 6. A process in which patient information capable of identifying a patient and a test request item for requesting a test for a sample collected from the patient are written in a test request sheet, and a sample collected from the patient is sampled. Placing in a container; inputting the patient information to an examination request input terminal; inputting the examination request item to the examination request input terminal; The process of calculating and displaying the type and quantity, collating the displayed type and quantity of the specimen with the specimen container containing the specimen collected from the patient, and comparing each specimen container to the collated specimen container Attaching a sample ID label on which a sample ID to be identifiable is printed; inputting a sample ID on the sample ID label to the test request input terminal; Generating order data including a sample ID, patient information, a test request item, and a type and quantity of a sample, and storing the generated order data. Method.