JP2010054475A - Automatic analyzer - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an automatic analyzer for easily correcting a working curve created by a plurality of standard samples. <P>SOLUTION: The automatic analyzer includes: an analysis section 24 for generating standard data by measuring a plurality of standard samples corresponding to respective inspection items; an operation section 31 for creating a working curve expressing a relationship between preset standard values of the standard samples corresponding to the standard data generated by the analysis section 24 and the standard data; and a designation section 33 for designating standard data used for creating the working curve, based on the working curve created by the operation section 31. The operation section 31 corrects the working curve by standard data other than those designated by the designation section 33 in the standard data used for creating the working curve and standard data generated by measuring standard samples corresponding to the standard data designated by the designation section 33. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an automatic analyzer that analyzes components contained in a liquid, and more particularly to an automatic analyzer that dispenses a sample such as serum collected from a human and analyzes the components contained in the sample.

  The automatic analyzer is intended for biochemical test items, immunological test items, etc., and changes in color tone and turbidity caused by the reaction of the test sample collected from the test sample and the reagent mixture corresponding to each test item are spectrophotometric. Optical data is measured using an optical analyzer such as a meter or a nephelometer, thereby generating analytical data such as concentrations of various test item components in the test sample and enzyme activity.

  In this automatic analyzer, in order to analyze the components of many test items in the test sample to be tested, the amount of the standard sample of each test item, the sample such as the test sample, and the reagent corresponding to each test item An amount, a standard value previously assigned to the standard sample, and the like are set. After measuring the standard sample and reagent mixture set for each test item and generating standard data represented by the absorbance, the amount of change in absorbance per unit time calculated from this absorbance, the set standard A calibration curve representing the relationship between the value and the standard data corresponding to the standard sample of this standard value is created. After setting the desired test item for each test sample from the many test items that can be analyzed by creating this calibration curve, the analysis data of the set test item is determined by measuring the test sample. Is generated.

  Incidentally, a calibration curve created using a plurality of standard samples is formed by a function set based on the reaction characteristics of the test item component and the reagent. The function is composed of multiple functions represented by straight lines and curves that interpolate between adjacent coordinates based on the coordinates of the set standard value and the standard data generated by measuring the standard sample of this standard value. Is done. And it is known that there are an exponential function, a spline function, etc. in the function represented by a curve (for example, refer patent document 1).

  If abnormal standard data is included in the standard data generated to create the calibration curve, there is a device that requires all standard samples to be remeasured and corrected to a correct calibration curve. In the case of this apparatus, there is a problem that a standard sample corresponding to normal standard data and a reagent mixed with the standard sample are wasted by remeasurement.

For this problem, only a standard sample corresponding to abnormal standard data is remeasured, and for example, the absorbance generated by the remeasurement is output and read. Next, there is an apparatus capable of correcting the calibration curve by an operation of inputting the read absorbance or an operation of calculating and inputting an absorbance change amount from the read absorbance.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-332694

  However, since automatic analyzers have many types of inspection items that can be inspected, work and input operations related to correction of calibration curves for inspection items with poor knowledge may cause inaccuracies and errors in operations and operations. is there. In addition, there is a problem that it takes time for work and operation.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an automatic analyzer in which a calibration curve created using a plurality of standard samples can be easily corrected.

  In order to achieve the above object, the automatic analyzer of the present invention is an automatic analyzer that dispenses a sample and a reagent corresponding to the inspection item of the sample into a reaction container and measures the mixed solution. Measuring means for measuring a plurality of corresponding standard samples and a mixture of the reagents to generate standard data, preset standard values of standard samples corresponding to the standard data generated by the measuring means, and the standard data A calculation means for creating a calibration curve representing the relationship of the above, and a designation means for designating standard data used for the creation of the calibration curve based on the calibration curve created by the calculation means, Standard data other than the standard data designated by the designation means in the standard data used to create the calibration curve, and a standard test corresponding to the standard data designated by the designation means And using a standard data generated by the measurement of the mixed solution of the reagent, characterized in that so as to modify the calibration curve.

  According to the present invention, in accordance with the specification of the standard data used for creating the calibration curve, standard data other than the specified standard data in the standard data, and the standard sample corresponding to the specified standard data Using the standard data generated by the measurement, the calibration curve can be corrected. Thereby, the calibration curve can be easily corrected, and the inspection can be performed efficiently.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of an automatic analyzer according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an automatic analyzer according to an embodiment of the present invention. This automatic analyzer 100 measures the standard sample and test sample of each test item and a mixed solution of reagents corresponding to each test item and generates standard data and test data, and the analysis unit 24. And an analysis control unit 25 that controls each analysis unit related to the measurement.

  The data processing unit 30 that processes the standard data and the test data generated by the analysis unit 24 to generate a calibration curve for each inspection item and generate analysis data, and the calibration curve generated by the data processing unit 30 And an output unit 40 that outputs the generated analysis data, an operation unit 50 that performs input operations of various command signals, and a system control that controls the analysis control unit 25, the data processing unit 30, and the output unit 40 in an integrated manner. Part 60.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the analysis unit 24. The analysis unit 24 includes a disk sampler 5 that rotatably holds a sample container 17 containing a standard sample or test sample corresponding to each test item, and one reagent that reacts to the components of the test item included in each sample. A reagent container 6 for storing a first reagent of a system and a two reagent system, a reagent container 1 having a reagent rack 1a for rotatably holding the reagent container 6, and a first reagent that forms a pair with a first reagent of a two reagent system A reagent container 7 containing two reagents, a reagent container 2 having a reagent rack 2a for rotatably holding the reagent container 7, and a reaction for rotatably holding a plurality of reaction containers 3 arranged on the circumference And a disk 4.

  Also, a sample dispensing pump 16a that sucks each sample in the sample container 17 accommodated in the disk sampler 5 into the sample dispensing probe 16 and discharges it into the reaction container 3, and a sample at the end of dispensing of each sample. A cleaning tank 16b for cleaning the dispensing probe 16, and a sample dispensing arm that holds the sample dispensing probe 16 so as to be rotatable and vertically movable in order to dispense each sample from the sample container 17 to the reaction container 3. 10.

  In addition, when the measurement of the standard sample of each inspection item is performed, the sample dispensing pump 16a supplies the sample dispensing probe 16 with a blank sample such as pure water that does not contain each inspection item component. The sample dispensing probe 16 discharges the blank sample supplied from the sample dispensing pump 16 a into the reaction container 3.

  Further, the first reagent in the reagent container 6 stored in the reagent container 1 is sucked into the first reagent dispensing probe 14 and each sample such as a blank sample, a standard sample, or a test sample is dispensed. The first reagent dispensing pump 14a to be discharged into the container 3, the washing tank 14b for washing the first reagent dispensing probe 14 every time the dispensing of the first reagent is completed, and the first reagent reagent container 6 to the reaction container 3 In order to perform dispensing, a first reagent dispensing arm 8 that holds the first reagent dispensing probe 14 so as to be rotatable and vertically movable is provided.

  Moreover, the 1st stirring element 18 which stirs the 1st liquid mixture which consists of each sample and 1st reagent dispensed to the reaction container 3, and the washing | cleaning which wash | cleans the 1st stirring element 18 whenever the stirring of a 1st liquid mixture is complete | finished. The tank 18a and the 1st stirring arm 20 which hold | maintains the 1st stirring element 18 so that rotation and a vertical movement are possible are provided.

  In addition, the second reagent in the reagent container 7 stored in the reagent container 2 is sucked into the second reagent dispensing probe 15 and discharged into the reaction container 3 into which each sample and the first reagent are dispensed. In order to perform dispensing of the second reagent from the reagent container 7 to the reaction container 3, a two-reagent dispensing pump 15 a, a washing tank 15 b for washing the second reagent dispensing probe 15 every time the second reagent dispensing is completed And a second reagent dispensing arm 9 for holding the second reagent dispensing probe 15 so as to be rotatable and vertically movable.

  Moreover, the 2nd stirring element 19 which stirs the 2nd liquid mixture which consists of each sample dispensed in the reaction container 3, a 1st reagent, and a 2nd reagent, and a 2nd stirring at every completion | finish of stirring of a 2nd liquid mixture A cleaning tank 19a for cleaning the child 19, a second stirring arm 21 for holding the second stirring bar 19 so as to be rotatable and vertically movable, and the first mixed liquid and the second mixed liquid in the reaction vessel 3 are optically mixed. A photometric unit 13 for measuring and a cleaning unit 12 for cleaning the inside of the reaction container 3 after the first mixed liquid and the second mixed liquid that have been measured in the reaction container 3 are sucked.

  And the photometry part 13 irradiates light to the 1st liquid mixture and 2nd liquid mixture containing the blank sample and standard sample in the reaction container 3 which rotates, and the wavelength light of each inspection item which permeate | transmitted the inside of the liquid mixture Is detected and converted into an electrical signal. Then, the converted electrical signal is processed to generate standard data represented by absorbance and absorbance change amount, and the generated standard data is output to the data processing unit 30.

  Moreover, light is irradiated to the 1st liquid mixture and 2nd liquid mixture containing the test sample in the reaction container 3, and the wavelength light of each test | inspection item which permeate | transmitted the inside of the liquid mixture is detected, and it converts into an electrical signal. Then, the converted electrical signal is processed to generate test data represented by absorbance and absorbance change amount, and the generated test data is output to the data processing unit 30.

  The analysis control unit 25 includes a mechanism unit 26 that drives each analysis unit of the analysis unit 24, and a control unit 27 that controls the mechanism unit 26 to operate each analysis unit of the analysis unit 24. The mechanism section 26 includes a mechanism that rotates the disk sampler 5 of the analysis section 24, the reagent rack 1a of the reagent storage 1, and the reagent rack 2a of the reagent storage 2, and a mechanism that rotates the reaction disk 4. . Further, a mechanism for rotating and vertically moving the sample dispensing arm 10, the first reagent dispensing arm 8, the second reagent dispensing arm 9, the first stirring arm 20, and the second stirring arm 21, and the washing unit 12 are provided. A mechanism for moving up and down, a mechanism for aspirating and discharging each of the sample dispensing pump 16a, the first reagent dispensing pump 14a, and the second reagent dispensing pump 15a are provided.

  A data processing unit 30 shown in FIG. 1 processes the standard data and test data output from the photometry unit 13 of the analysis unit 24 to create a calibration curve for each inspection item and generate analysis data. A data storage unit 32 for storing the calibration curve created by the calculation unit 31 and the generated analysis data, and a designation unit 33 for designating standard data used for the creation of the calibration curve created by the calculation unit 31; It has.

  The calculation unit 31 includes standard values assigned to preset blank samples and standard samples supplied from the system control unit 60, and standard data corresponding to the blank samples and standard samples output from the photometry unit 13. A calibration curve representing the above relationship is created, the created calibration curve is stored in the data storage unit 32, and the standard data used to create the calibration curve is output to the output unit 40.

  In addition, in order to correct the calibration curve created by measuring a plurality of standard samples, the standard data generated by measuring the standard sample corresponding to the standard data specified by the specifying unit 33 and the calibration curve to be corrected are created. The calibration curve is corrected using standard data other than the standard data designated by the designation unit 33 among the standard data used in the above. The corrected calibration curve is stored in the data storage unit 32, and the standard data used for correcting the calibration curve is output to the output unit 40.

  Further, the calibration curve of the inspection item corresponding to the test data output from the photometry unit 13 is read from the data storage unit 32. Next, using the read calibration curve, analysis data expressed as a concentration value or an activity value is generated from the test data, and the generated analysis data is output to the output unit 40 and stored in the data storage unit 32.

  The data storage unit 32 includes a hard disk or the like, and stores the calibration curve output from the calculation unit 31 for each inspection item. Moreover, the analysis data of each inspection item output from the calculation unit 31 is stored for each test sample.

  In order to correct the calibration curve created by the calculation unit 31 by measuring a plurality of standard samples, the designation unit 33 changes the standard data used to create the calibration curve according to the designation operation from the operation unit 50. Information on the standard sample corresponding to the designated standard data is output to the control unit 27 of the analysis control unit 25.

  In addition, when the function forming the calibration curve created by the calculation unit 31 by measuring a plurality of standard samples is not a monotonically increasing or decreasing function, abnormal standard data that hinders the monotonic increase or decrease Is specified.

  Here, an example of the standard data which becomes a hindrance will be described. When all the standard data of the standard sample used to create the calibration curve is normal, for example, when standard samples are arranged in order of increasing standard values from the left, the standard data of the arranged standard samples increase in order from the left. Therefore, if the standard data corresponding to the right standard sample of the two adjacent standard samples is smaller than the standard data corresponding to the left standard sample, the small standard data on the right side is determined to be abnormal and designated. . Then, information on the standard sample corresponding to the designated standard data is output to the control unit 27 of the analysis control unit 25.

  Even if the standard data of all the standard samples used to create the calibration curve are normal, if the standard samples are arranged from the left in ascending order of the standard values, the standard data of the arranged standard samples become smaller from the left in order. There is a case. In this case, if the standard data corresponding to the right standard sample of two adjacent standard samples is larger than the standard data corresponding to the left standard sample, the large standard data on the right side is determined to be abnormal and specified. To do.

  The output unit 40 includes a printing unit 41 that prints and outputs a calibration curve and analysis data output from the calculation unit 31 of the data processing unit 30 and a display unit 42 that displays and outputs it. The printing unit 41 includes a printer or the like, and prints the calibration curve and analysis data output from the calculation unit 31 on printer paper or the like according to a preset format.

  The display unit 42 includes a monitor such as a CRT or a liquid crystal panel, and displays a calibration curve and analysis data output from the calculation unit 31. Further, an analysis parameter setting screen for setting analysis parameters of inspection items that can be inspected by the automatic analyzer 100, a standard sample corresponding to the inspection item, and a standard sample for setting a standard value assigned to the standard sample Setting screen, calibration curve output screen for displaying the created calibration curve and modified calibration curve, correction mode setting screen for correcting the created calibration curve, standard sample designation screen, and for each specimen An inspection item setting screen for setting inspection items is displayed.

The operation unit 50 includes input devices such as a keyboard, a mouse, a button, and a touch key panel, and sets analysis parameters for each inspection item, sets a standard sample and a standard value, measures a standard sample, displays a calibration curve, and a calibration curve. The operation for setting the correction mode for correcting the standard curve, specifying the standard sample for correcting the calibration curve, setting the inspection item for each test sample, measuring the test sample, etc. are performed.
The system control unit 60 includes a CPU and a storage circuit. The command signal input from the operation unit 50, the analysis parameter information of each inspection item, the standard sample and standard value information, the correction mode information, and the designated standard sample And input information such as inspection item information set for each test sample in the storage circuit, the analysis control unit 25, the data processing unit 30, and the output unit 40 are set based on the input information. Control the entire system.

  Next, an example of a calibration curve created using a plurality of standard samples will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a calibration curve created using a plurality of standard samples. The calibration curve A represented on the x and y axes is created by measuring m standard samples of the inspection item A1 set on the blank sample and standard sample setting screen, and m interpolation functions y = S1 (x ) To y = Sm (x).

  Each interpolation function y = S1 (x) to y = Sm (x) is smaller than the standard value C0 of the blank sample set in advance and the standard values C1 to Cm of m standard samples set on the standard sample setting screen. Each section [{C0, C1} to {C (m−1), Cm}] divided by two adjacent standard values when arranged in order is interpolated. Each standard value A0 to Am (A0 <A1 <... <A (m-1) <Am) generated by measuring m standard samples is represented by y with the standard values C0 to Cm as x coordinates. Coefficients of functions such as straight lines, splines, and exponents set on the analysis parameter setting screen of inspection item A1, which interpolates between adjacent coordinates of coordinates P0 (C0, A0) to Pm (Cm, Am) as coordinates Is obtained. In spline functions and exponential functions, coefficients are obtained using coordinates other than adjacent coordinates. Each interpolation function y = S1 (x) to y = Sm (x) obtained in this way is expressed as a monotonically increasing function.

  When the first function is a monotonically increasing function, the standard data A0 to Am corresponds to A0 <A1 <... <corresponding to C0 <C1 <... <C (m-1) <Cm. The relationship A (m−1) <Am holds. If this relationship does not hold, it is assumed that there is some abnormality in the measurement of the standard sample, and an error code is added to the calibration curve and output to the output unit 40. Further, the first function is that the standard data A0 to Am are A0> A1>...> A (m-1)> corresponding to C0 <C1 <... <C (m-1) <Cm. It may be a monotonically decreasing function that satisfies the relationship of Am.

  Hereinafter, an example of the operation of the automatic analyzer 100 that creates and corrects a calibration curve using a plurality of standard samples will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 10. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of the analysis parameter setting screen displayed on the display unit 42. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a standard sample setting screen displayed on the display unit 42. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the automatic analyzer 100.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a calibration curve output screen displayed on the display unit 42 before calibration curve correction. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a correction mode setting screen displayed on the display unit 42. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a standard sample designation screen displayed on the display unit 42. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a calibration curve output screen after calibration curve correction displayed on the display unit 42.

  First, when an operation for displaying an analysis parameter setting screen is performed from the operation unit 50 in order to set an analysis parameter of a test item for which a calibration curve is created using a plurality of standard samples, the analysis parameter is displayed on the display unit 42. The setting screen is displayed.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of an analysis parameter setting screen displayed on the display unit 42. This analysis parameter setting screen 43 includes “item”, “sample amount”, “reagent”, “wavelength”, “observation section”, and “type of calibration curve” for setting analysis parameters for each inspection item. It consists of columns. Each analysis parameter set in each column by the input operation from the operation unit 50 is stored in the storage circuit of the system control unit 60 and displayed on the display unit 42.

  When an input operation for setting, for example, C-reactive protein, which is a test item, is performed in the “item” column, “CRP”, which is an abbreviation of C-reactive protein, for example, is displayed in the dialog box 430.

  When an input operation is performed to set 2.0 μL, for example, as the amount of each sample such as a blank sample, a standard sample, and a test sample to be discharged into the reaction container 3 in the “sample amount” column, a dialog box 431 is displayed. “2.0” is displayed.

  The “reagent” column includes “first reagent” and “second reagent” columns, “first reagent” and “first reagent” for setting the reagent corresponding to the inspection item set in the “item” column. The column is composed of “first reagent amount” and “second reagent amount” columns for setting the amount of reagent to be discharged into the reaction container 3 in the reagent 2 column.

  Then, when an input operation for setting the first reagent of the test item set in the “item” column in the “first reagent” column is performed, for example, the first reagent of the C-reactive protein is displayed in the dialog box 432. When the abbreviation “CRPI” is displayed and an input operation for setting the second reagent in the “second reagent” column is performed, “CRPII”, which is an abbreviation for the second reagent for C-reactive protein, is displayed in the dialog box 433. Is displayed. Also, the amount of the first and second reagents set in the “first reagent” and “second reagent” columns in the “first reagent amount” and “second reagent amount” columns is discharged into the reaction container 3. For example, when an input operation for setting 120 μL is performed, “120” is displayed in each of the dialog boxes 434 and 435.

  The “wavelength” column includes “wavelength 1” and “wavelength 2” columns for setting the wavelength of light measured by the photometry unit 13 of the analysis unit 24. A list of wavelengths that can be set is displayed in the “Wavelength 1” column, and a main wavelength suitable for detecting the reaction of each sample with the first and second reagents displayed in the “Reagent” column is displayed. When an input operation for selecting and setting is performed, “548” which is the dominant wavelength (nm) is displayed in the dialog box 436.

  If the sub-wavelength paired with the main wavelength set in the “wavelength 1” column is not provided in the “wavelength 2” column, the dialog box 437 is blank. When a list of wavelengths that can be set is displayed and an input operation for selecting and setting the sub-wavelength is performed, the sub-wavelength set in the dialog box 437 is displayed.

  In the “observation section” column, an observation time measured by the photometry unit 13 is set. When an input operation for setting the observation start time and end time is performed, “20” corresponding to the start time is displayed in the dialog box 438, and “33” corresponding to the end time is displayed in the dialog box 439. Is displayed. Here, after dispensing each sample into the reaction vessel 3, the time when the reaction vessel 3 rotates and moves through the photometry unit 13 for the first time is defined as a first photometry point. Standard data and test data are generated by measurement at each of the 20th to 33rd photometric points through which the reaction vessel 3 containing the mixed solution containing each sample passes 20th to 33rd.

  Display a list of functions such as linear functions, spline functions, exponential functions, etc. that can be set in the “Type of calibration curve” column, and the components of the test items set in the “Item” column included in each sample from that list When an input operation for selecting and setting a function suitable for the reaction characteristic of the reagent set in the “reagent” column is performed, for example, “spline” which is a spline function is displayed in the dialog box 440.

  Next, when an operation for displaying the standard sample setting screen is performed from the operation unit 50 in order to set the standard sample of the inspection item set in the “item” column of the analysis parameter setting screen 43 shown in FIG. The standard sample setting screen is displayed on the display unit 42.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a standard sample setting screen displayed on the display unit 42. The standard sample setting screen 44 includes columns of “item”, “standard sample”, “value”, and “position”. Information on the standard sample set in each column by an input operation from the operation unit 50 is stored in the internal storage circuit of the system control unit 60 and displayed on the display unit 42.

  Inspection items are set in the “Item” column. Then, when an input operation for selecting and setting, for example, C-reactive protein, which is a test item set in the “item” column of the analysis parameter setting screen 43 in FIG. 4, is performed in the dialog box 441 in the dialog box 441. “CRP” is displayed.

  In the “standard sample” column, “ST1” to “STn” (n ≧ m) are displayed in order from the top, and up to n standard samples of inspection items set in the “item” column are set. It can be done.

  In the “value” column, standard values assigned to the standard samples corresponding to “ST1” to “STn” in the “standard sample” column are set in ascending order from the top. If there are, for example, six standard samples of the inspection items set in the “item” column, first, when an input operation for setting a standard value corresponding to “ST1” is performed, for example, “ When “0.15” is displayed and an input operation for setting a standard value corresponding to “ST2” is performed, “0” which is a value larger than the standard value set for “ST1” in the dialog box 4422 is displayed. .75 "is displayed.

  When an input operation for setting a standard value corresponding to “ST3” is performed, “2.00”, which is a value larger than the standard value set for “ST2”, is displayed in the dialog box 4423. When an input operation for setting a standard value corresponding to “ST4” is performed, “4.00”, which is a value larger than the standard value set for “ST3”, is displayed in the dialog box 4424. .

  Further, when an input operation for setting a standard value corresponding to “ST5” is performed, “16.00” which is a value larger than the standard value set for “ST4” is displayed in the dialog box 4425. When an input operation for setting a standard value corresponding to “ST6” is performed, “32.00”, which is a value larger than the standard value set for “ST5”, is displayed in the dialog box 4426. .

  Then, the dialog boxes 4427 to 442n corresponding to “ST7” to “STn” for which standard values are not set are blank.

  In the “position” column, the storage position of the disk sampler 5 that stores the sample containers 17 storing the standard samples corresponding to “ST1” to “STn” in the “standard sample” column is set. When an input operation for setting the storage position corresponding to “ST1” among the standard samples of the inspection items set in the “item” column is performed, “1ST1” which is the storage position is displayed in the dialog box 4431. When an input operation for setting the storage position corresponding to “ST2” is performed, “1ST2” is displayed in the dialog box 4432.

  Also, “1ST3” is displayed in the dialog box 4433 by the input operation of the storage position corresponding to “ST3”, and “1ST4” is displayed in the dialog box 4434 by the input operation of the storage position corresponding to “ST4”. Is done. Further, “1ST5” is displayed in the dialog box 4435 by the input operation of the storage position corresponding to “ST5”, and “1ST6” is displayed in the dialog box 4436 by the input operation of the storage position corresponding to “ST6”. Is done.

  Next, the sample container 17 containing each standard sample corresponding to “ST1” to “ST6” displayed in the “standard sample” column of the standard sample setting screen 44 shown in FIG. When the operation of starting the standard sample measurement is performed from the operation unit 50 after being stored in the storage position of the disk sampler 5 set to, the automatic analyzer 100 starts operation (step S1 in FIG. 6).

  The system control unit 60 instructs the analysis control unit 25, the data processing unit 30, and the output unit 40 to measure the standard sample. The control unit 27 of the analysis control unit 25 controls the mechanism unit 26 based on each analysis parameter set on the analysis parameter setting screen 43 and the standard sample information set on the standard sample setting screen 44 in FIG. Each analysis unit of the analysis unit 24 is operated.

  The sample dispensing probe 16 of the analysis unit 24 discharges a blank sample supplied from the sample dispensing pump 16 a into the reaction container 3. Further, the standard sample is sucked from each sample container 17 accommodated in the disk sampler 5 and discharged into the reaction container 3. The first reagent dispensing probe 14 sucks the first reagent from the reagent container 6 accommodated in the reagent container 1 and discharges the first reagent into each reaction container 3 in which the blank sample and each standard sample are accommodated. The first stirrer 18 stirs the first mixed solution composed of the blank sample or each standard sample stored in each reaction vessel 3 and the first reagent. The second reagent dispensing probe 15 sucks the second reagent from the reagent container 7 housed in the reagent store 2 and discharges the second reagent into each reaction container 3 containing the first mixed solution. The second stirrer 19 stirs the second mixed liquid composed of the first mixed liquid and the second reagent accommodated in each reaction vessel 3. The photometry unit 13 measures the second mixed solution in each reaction vessel 3 to generate each standard data, and outputs each generated standard data to the calculation unit 31 and the designation unit 33 of the data processing unit 30.

  Based on the function information set on the analysis parameter setting screen 43, the calculation unit 31 outputs the standard value of the blank sample set in advance and each standard value set on the standard sample setting screen 44 and the photometry unit 13. A calibration curve representing the relationship with each of the standard data is created, the created calibration curve is stored in the data storage unit 32, and the standard data used to create the calibration curve is output to the output unit 40.

  Next, when an operation for displaying a calibration curve output screen is performed from the operation unit 50, the display unit 42 displays a calibration curve output screen before calibration curve correction (step S2 in FIG. 6).

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a calibration curve output screen displayed on the display unit 42 before calibration curve correction. The calibration curve output screen 45 includes “standard sample”, “value”, and “data” columns, and a graph display area 46 in which a calibration curve created by the calculation unit 31 is displayed.

  In the “standard sample” column, “ST0” corresponding to the blank sample and “ST1” to “STn” displayed in the “standard sample” column of the standard sample setting screen 44 are displayed. In the “value” column, “0”, which is the standard value corresponding to “ST0” displayed in the “standard sample” column, and “value” column set in the “value” column of the standard sample setting screen 44 are displayed. Standard values corresponding to “ST1” to “ST6” are displayed.

  In the “data” column, “0.0002” that is standard data corresponding to “ST0” output from the calculation unit 31 is displayed. Further, “0.0133” that is standard data corresponding to “ST1” is displayed, and “0.0413” that is standard data corresponding to “ST2” is displayed. Furthermore, “0.0100” that is standard data corresponding to “ST3” is displayed, and “0.0679” that is standard data corresponding to “ST4” is displayed. Furthermore, “0.1098” which is standard data corresponding to “ST5” is displayed, and “0.1488” which is standard data corresponding to “ST6” is displayed.

  In the graph display area 46, a calibration curve 451 formed by the spline function set in the “type of calibration curve” field of the analysis parameter setting screen 43 is displayed. This calibration curve 451 uses the standard value corresponding to each of “ST0” to “ST6” displayed in the “value” column as the coordinate of the horizontal axis of the graph display area 46, and displays each value displayed in the “data” column. Consists of six interpolation functions that interpolate between adjacent coordinates (standard value, standard data) with the standard data corresponding to “ST0” to “ST6” as the coordinates of the vertical axis of the graph display area 46. Formed by the first function.

  Here, when the first function forming the calibration curve 451 is normal, it is a function that increases monotonously. However, since the calibration curve 451 does not increase monotonously, it is determined to be abnormal and an error code is added.

  Next, after investigating and solving the cause of the abnormal calibration curve 451, when the operation unit 50 performs a display operation of the correction mode setting screen to correct the calibration curve 451, the display unit 42 sets the correction mode setting. A screen is displayed (step S3 in FIG. 6).

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a correction mode setting screen displayed on the display unit 42. The correction mode setting screen 47 includes a “type” column for setting a correction mode for correcting the calibration curve 451 and an “item” column for setting inspection items of the calibration curve 451 to be corrected. . The information about the correction mode and the inspection item set in each column by the input operation from the operation unit 50 is stored in the internal storage circuit of the system control unit 60 and displayed on the display unit 42.

  In the “type” column, “new”, “select standard”, and “automatic” are displayed, and any one can be set. When an input operation for setting “new” is performed, “re” is displayed in the dialog box 471. When “new” is set, a new calibration curve is created using a blank sample and all standard samples of the inspection items set in the “item” column.

  In addition, when all the standard data generated by the measurement of the standard sample become abnormal, for example, it is assumed that the reaction between the test item component contained in the standard sample and the reagent is abnormal, and for example, the reagent common to all the standard samples An abnormality is suspected. In such a case, “new” is set.

  Further, when an input operation for setting “selection of standard sample” is performed, “re” is displayed in the dialog box 472. When “select standard sample” is set, the standard generated by measuring the standard sample designated by the operation of the operation unit 50 from all the standard samples of the inspection items set in the “item” column. The calibration curve 451 is corrected using the data and standard data other than the standard data of the designated standard sample among the standard data used to create the calibration curve 451.

  Further, when an input operation for setting “automatic” is performed, “re” is displayed in the dialog box 473. When “automatic” is set, for example, the designation unit 33 arranges the standard samples in ascending order of standard values from the left, and the standard data of the standard samples on the right side of two adjacent standard samples of the arranged standard samples are displayed on the left side. If it is smaller than the standard data of the standard sample, the small standard data on the right side is determined as abnormal and designated.

  Here, based on the information displayed in each column of the calibration curve output screen 45 shown in FIG. 7, the standard data corresponding to “ST3” on the right side of the standard samples corresponding to “ST2” and “ST3” adjacent to each other. Since “0.0100” is smaller than “0.0413” that is the standard data corresponding to “ST2” on the left side, the small standard data corresponding to “ST3” on the right side is determined to be abnormal. Specify.

  In addition, when some standard data produced | generated by the measurement of a standard sample become abnormal, the storage position to the sampler 17 of the sample container 17 which accommodated the standard sample is wrong, and the sample part which concerns on dispensing of a standard sample A drop in dispensing accuracy due to poor maintenance of the injection probe 16 or the like is suspected. In such a case, “selection of standard sample” or “automatic” is set.

  In the “inspection item” column, all inspection items that can be inspected set in the “item” column of the analysis parameter setting screen 43 are displayed.

  Here, after setting “selection of standard sample” in the “type” column, for example, when an input operation for setting C-reactive protein as a test item in the “test item” column is performed from the operation unit 50, The display unit 42 displays a standard sample designation screen (step S4 in FIG. 6).

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a standard sample designation screen displayed on the display unit 42. The standard sample designation screen 48 includes “item”, “value”, “data”, and “standard sample” fields. Information on the standard sample designated by the input operation from the operation unit 50 is stored in the internal storage circuit of the system control unit 60 and displayed on the display unit 42.

  In the “item” column, “CRP” set in the “item” column of the correction mode setting screen 47 shown in FIG. 8 is displayed.

  In the “value” and “data” columns, standard values and standard data displayed on the calibration curve output screen 45 shown in FIG. 7 of the inspection items displayed in the “item” column are displayed.

  In the “standard sample” column, “ST1” to “ST6” corresponding to the standard value displayed on the calibration curve output screen 45 of the inspection item displayed in the “item” column and the standard sample of the standard data are displayed. Has been.

  Here, when an input operation for designating “ST3” corresponding to the standard data determined to be abnormal used to create the calibration curve 451 is performed from the operation unit 50, “Re” is displayed in the dialog box 483. Is done. The designation unit 33 outputs information on the standard sample corresponding to “ST3” designated from the operation unit 50 to the control unit 27. The control unit 27 operates the analysis unit 24 based on the information on the standard sample output from the instruction unit 33. The analysis unit 24 outputs the standard data generated by measuring the standard sample corresponding to “ST3” to the calculation unit 31.

  As described above, after setting the inspection items of the calibration curve 451 indicating the correction mode and the abnormality on the correction mode setting screen 47, the standard sample corresponding to the specified standard data is selected according to the operation of specifying the standard data indicating the abnormality. Measurements can be made.

  The calculation unit 31 uses the standard data output from the analysis unit 24 and the standard data other than the standard data specified by the specification unit 33 among the standard data used to create the calibration curve 451, to calculate the calibration curve 451. Correct it. The corrected calibration curve is stored in the data storage unit 32, and the standard data used for correcting the calibration curve is output to the output unit 40.

  Here, standard values corresponding to “ST0” to “ST2” and “ST4” to “ST6” displayed in the “value” column of the calibration curve output screen 45 shown in FIG. The coordinates of the standard data corresponding to “ST0” to “ST2” and “ST4” to “ST6” displayed on the screen, and the standard corresponding to “ST3” displayed in the “Value” column of the calibration curve output screen 45 are displayed. Based on the values and the coordinates of the standard data output from the analysis unit 24 in accordance with the designation operation of “ST3”, a first function constituted by a plurality of interpolation functions for interpolating between adjacent coordinates is obtained. Next, a calibration curve formed by the obtained first function is created.

  Next, when an operation for displaying the calibration curve output screen is performed from the operation unit 50, the display unit 42 displays the calibration curve output screen after calibration curve correction (step S5 in FIG. 6).

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a calibration curve output screen after calibration curve correction displayed on the display unit 42. The calibration curve output screen 45a is different from the calibration curve output screen 45 shown in FIG. 7 in that the standard data in the “data” column corresponding to “ST3” in the “standard sample” column of the calibration curve output screen 45 is different. “0.0100” is corrected to “0.0582”, and the calibration curve 451 in the graph display area 46 is corrected to the calibration curve 451a.

  The calibration curve 451a is a monotonically increasing number obtained from the standard value in the “value” column and the standard data in the “data” column corresponding to “ST0” to “ST6” displayed in the “standard sample” column. It is formed by a function of 1.

  In this way, in accordance with an operation for specifying the standard data indicating abnormality, the standard data generated by measuring the normal standard data used to create the abnormal calibration curve 451 and the standard sample corresponding to the standard data indicating abnormality. Can be used to correct the calibration curve 451 to the calibration curve 451a.

  It should be noted that abnormal is set according to the operation of setting “automatic” in the “type” column of the correction mode setting screen 47 shown in FIG. 8 and setting the inspection item of the abnormal calibration curve 451 in the “item” column. The calibration curve 451 can be corrected to the calibration curve 451a by using the standard data generated by the measurement of the standard sample corresponding to the normal standard data used to create the calibration curve 451 and the standard data indicating abnormality.

When the standard sample measurement end operation is performed from the operation unit 50, the system control unit 60 stops the analysis control unit 25, the data processing unit 30, and the output unit 40, so that the automatic analyzer 100 ends the operation. (Step S6 in FIG. 6)
According to the embodiment of the present invention described above, when an abnormal calibration curve 451 is created by measuring a plurality of standard samples, the calibration curve 451 is created after setting the correction mode and inspection items of the calibration curve 451. The standard data generated by measuring the standard sample corresponding to the specified standard data and the standard data used to create the calibration curve 451 are designated by the operation of specifying the standard data indicating the abnormality used in Using the standard data other than the standard data, the abnormal calibration curve 451 can be corrected.

  In addition, by specifying an abnormal calibration curve 451 correction mode and an operation to set the inspection item, specify and specify abnormal standard data that hinders monotonic increase and monotonic decrease of the first function forming the calibration curve 451. An abnormal calibration curve 451 is obtained by using standard data generated by measurement of a standard sample corresponding to the standard data and standard data other than the specified standard data among the standard data used to create the calibration curve 451. Corrections can be made.

  As a result, the calibration curve can be corrected in a short time with a simple operation, and the inspection can be performed efficiently.

The block diagram which shows the structure of the automatic analyzer which concerns on the Example of this invention. The perspective view which shows the structure of the analysis part which concerns on the Example of this invention. The figure which shows an example of the calibration curve produced using the some standard sample which concerns on the Example of this invention. The figure which shows an example of the analysis parameter setting screen displayed on the display part which concerns on the Example of this invention. The figure which shows an example of the standard sample setting screen displayed on the display part which concerns on the Example of this invention. The flowchart which shows operation | movement of the automatic analyzer which concerns on the Example of this invention. The figure which shows an example of the calibration curve output screen before the calibration curve correction | amendment displayed on the display part which concerns on the Example of this invention. The figure which shows an example of the correction mode setting screen displayed on the display part which concerns on the Example of this invention. The figure which shows an example of the standard sample designation | designated screen displayed on the display part which concerns on the Example of this invention. The figure which shows an example of the calibration curve output screen after calibration curve correction | amendment displayed on the display part which concerns on the Example of this invention.

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24 analysis unit 25 analysis control unit 26 mechanism unit 27 control unit 30 data processing unit 31 calculation unit 32 data storage unit 33 designation unit 40 output unit 41 printing unit 42 display unit 50 operation unit 60 system control unit 100 automatic analyzer

Claims (5)

In an automatic analyzer that dispenses a sample and a reagent corresponding to the inspection item of the sample into a reaction container and measures the mixture,
Measuring means for measuring a plurality of standard samples corresponding to the inspection items and a mixture of the reagents to generate standard data;
A computing means for creating a calibration curve representing a relationship between a standard value set in advance of a standard sample corresponding to the standard data generated by the measuring means and the standard data;
Based on the calibration curve created by the computing means, comprising designation means for designating standard data used for the creation of this calibration curve,
The calculation means includes standard data other than the standard data designated by the designation means in the standard data used to create the calibration curve, and a standard sample and the reagent corresponding to the standard data designated by the designation means An automatic analyzer characterized in that the calibration curve is corrected using standard data generated by measurement of the mixed solution.   The calibration curve is formed by a first function including an interpolation function for interpolating between adjacent coordinates of coordinates of standard data corresponding to the standard value and a standard sample of the standard value. The automatic analyzer according to 1.   3. The automatic analyzer according to claim 2, wherein the designating unit designates standard data that hinders monotonic increase and monotonic decrease of the first function.   When the normal means is a monotonically increasing function, the specifying means arranges the standard samples from one to the other in order of increasing standard values, and two adjacent standard samples among the arranged standard samples. The standard data of the other side is designated when standard data corresponding to the standard sample of the other side is smaller than standard data corresponding to the standard sample of the one side. 3. The automatic analyzer according to 3.   When the normal means is a monotonically decreasing function, the specifying means arranges the standard samples from one to the other in ascending order of the standard values, and two adjacent standard samples among the arranged standard samples. The standard data on the other side is designated when the standard data corresponding to the standard sample on the other side is larger than the standard data corresponding to the standard sample on the one side. 3. The automatic analyzer according to 3.

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