JP3013922B2 - Container identification label - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To provide a container discrimination label by which an article is reliably controlled and discriminated and the handling of the label is facilitated, and whose structure is compact, and a container equipped with the label. CONSTITUTION: This label is constituted of 1st and 2nd labels 2a and 2b, and a 1st label 2a is stuck to the container 7, and a 2nd label 2b is provided on the peripheral direction side of the container from the 1st label 2a so that it can be separated from the container 7. It is the container discrimination label 1 having a means peelably fixing the 2nd label 2b on the container 7 or the label 1 constituted by winding the 1st and the 2nd labels 2a and 2b, which are mutually integrated, round the container 7 and temporarily fixing them by a band seal.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an identification label provided with an identification symbol such as a bar code attached to a container, and a container provided with the label. The present invention relates to an identification label for a sample container used for a container and a container provided with the label.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In order to establish a one-to-one correspondence between a large number of articles of two or more types (for example, a test tube for blood collection and a test request sheet), it is advantageous to attach labels having identification codes to both of them. It is. However, if the labels are separately (for different times, different persons, etc.) attached to articles that are not integrated, there is a possibility that a one-to-one correspondence may not be achieved due to a human error such as an incorrect label attachment.

For example, in a blood test, if such a mistake occurs between a blood sampling test tube and a test request table corresponding to each person on a one-to-one basis, the person and the test result will not match. Therefore, there is a possibility that quick response measures cannot be taken or erroneous measures can be taken.

Therefore, the following are disclosed as identification labels and identification methods for preventing such mistakes.

As a first conventional example, Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open No. Sho 59-68260 discloses that a label for a sample container is preliminarily releasably attached to release paper which is collated with an optical reading card via carbon paper. In addition, a configuration is disclosed in which a sample container label is peeled off from a test request at the time of a test, and a label is later attached on the sample container label.

As a second conventional example, a bar code label is attached to each of the blood collection container and the test request form before the test in Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open No. 5-51711, and the OCR device (optical character reader) is used. There is disclosed a configuration in which the coincidence between the two is discriminated, and a sticking error of a barcode label is checked before a blood sampling test.

[0007]

However, in the first conventional example, since the label to be attached to the sample container is on the optical reading card side, it is fragile, difficult to handle, and has a small surface area during an examination such as blood collection. Usually, the work of sticking to a test tube) is required, which is troublesome and time-consuming, and there is a risk of poor sticking, spilling of blood or the like collected in the sample container, and breaking of the sample container.

In the second conventional example, since a barcode label is attached to each of the blood collection container and the test request form before the test, it is possible to distinguish between the case where the test is performed and the case where the test is not performed. Had the disadvantage of not having. Also, in order to confirm the correspondence between the blood collection container and the test request form, a discrimination process is required after labeling, but even if the discrimination process matches, the blood collection container and the test In some cases, the correspondence (order) of the request form was mistaken, and the correspondence between the subject and the test data did not match.

Further, by attaching a label to the sample container, it becomes difficult to accurately detect the liquid level of the liquid placed in the sample container, and the operability in sampling an appropriate amount of liquid from the sample container is reduced. And the tip of the pipette at the time of adding the reagent may come into contact with the liquid in the sample container.

[0010] In addition, during the various steps from the collection of the test object to the inspection, the code used for identification attached to the sample container may be lost or stained.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a container identification label having a compact structure, which can solve the above-mentioned problems, can manage and identify articles with high reliability, and can easily handle the label. .

[0012] In the medical and health care fields for performing biometric tests, which require high reliability and good operability,
An object of the present invention is to provide an identification label suitable for attaching to a test tube for a sample used for blood collection, urine analysis, a test request sheet, or the like.

[0013]

In order to achieve the above object, an identification label according to the present invention is a container identification label for a sample container, including first and second labels provided with identification codes. The first label can be attached to the sample container.
And one end is detachably attached to one end of the first label.
The second label can be peeled off on the surface of the backing
Around the specimen container with the backing sheet
And the backing is provided in front of an end opposite to one end of the backing.
The sample container has a tongue-shaped portion in the center of the circumferential end,
The back of the sample is detachably attached to the sample container
It is configured to be .

The identification label of the reference example includes a first label and a second label, and the first label and the second label integrated with each other are wound around a container, and this is temporarily fixed with a band seal .
Configuration and may also be that.

As described above, the identification label of the present invention is
Label, peelably deposited on the mount, the mount is a one of the features that are separable from the first label
Have .

The identification label of the reference example is such that the second label is
The second label is detachably attached to the backing, and the second label is separable from the first label.

The identification label of the reference example is such that the second label is
A tongue may be provided at the end, and an adhesive may be provided on one side of the tongue.

The identification label of the present invention, at least the tip portion of the tongue, that the adhesive material is not provided
Features .

In the identification label of the reference example , the mount has a notch at least at an end, and the surface corresponding to the notch of the second label may be an adhesive surface.

[0020] The identification label of the reference example may be a band-like body or a string-like body in which the band seal wraps around the outer periphery of the container and wraps and seals the identification label.

The identification label is composed of a first label and a second label.
A cut portion and an uncut portion are provided along the distance from the label.

The identification label of the present invention comprises a bar code having the same identification code, and is arranged so that the bar code on the first label is scanned in the axial direction of the test tube.

The container identification label of this is applied is the test tube biopsy.

[0024] The identification label of this, the label is used for medical examination.

As the identification label, the first label is adhered to the container using a natural rubber-based adhesive.

The identification label may have a window for visualizing the inside of the container.

The identification label may have a film formed on or on the surface of the container identification label to protect the container identification label.

[0028]

Embodiments of the Invention and Their Functions The embodiments of the present invention and their functions will be described. According to the identification label of the present invention, the container is specified by the first label and the second label is used.
Can be applied to an article corresponding to the container, and the article can be identified to identify the matching relationship between the container and the article. The second label on the container circumferential direction is connected via a first label and backing, and for the first label side is the partial Hanareka ability without exerting high stresses on the container, the second Labels are easily removed. Further, prior to use of the second label, the second label may be wrapped around the circumference of the container to which the first label is adhered, and may be detachably retained from the container, such that The identification label can be compactly folded (accommodated) by being separated or peelable from the container or the first label adhered to the container, and the container provided with the identification label can be stored. This makes it easy to unwind the second label when attaching the second label.

Alternatively, the first label and the second label integrated with each other may be wound around the container, and these may be temporarily fixed to a band seal or the like .

Preferably, the identification code attached to the label comprises a bar code having the same code, and the bar code on the first label is arranged so as to be scanned in the axial direction of the test tube, thereby providing an optical signal. Using a reader, mass discrimination can be performed quickly. When the container is in the shape of a test tube, it is thin in the radial direction, so if it is attempted to read in the circumferential direction, optical reading errors are likely to occur, and data cannot be read unless the container is turned in the circumferential direction, making it difficult to handle. Become. It is preferable that the codes have completely the same or some correspondence.

Therefore, the identification label of the present invention can manage and identify highly reliable articles by using the label, and has a compact structure in which the label can be easily handled and has a compact structure. A container provided with the same has the same effect.

Further, the container identification label of the present invention and the container provided with the container identification label are used for blood collection, urine analysis, etc. in the medical and healthcare fields for performing biological tests requiring high reliability and good operability. It is suitable for giving to a test tube for a specimen and a test request sheet to be performed.

[0033]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0034]

Embodiment 1 FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a sample identification label attached to a sample container 7 (test tube).

The sample identification label 1 has two labels, a container label 2a (first label) and a sheet label 2b (second label). A bar code is printed on the surface of both labels. The container label 2a is adhered to the sample container 7, and the sheet label 2b is a release paper 3b (backing paper).
It is releasably attached on top. A perforation 8 is formed between the release paper 3b and the container label 2a, and both are separably connected in the circumferential direction of the container 7. The release paper 3b has a tongue-shaped portion 4 (which serves as an adhesive means) at the center in the circumferential end, and an adhesive 5c (see FIG. 3) is applied to the back side of the paper.

FIG. 2 shows the sample identification label 1 shown in FIG.
FIG. 9 is a front perspective view showing a state in which the (sheet label 2b) is rounded along the outer periphery of the container 7 and fastened to the container 7;

The second label side (the sheet label and the backing sheet 3b) is formed by the adhesive 5c applied to the back side of the tongue portion 4.
Is compactly rounded along the outer periphery of the container 7 and temporarily fixed to the container 7.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the sample identification label taken along the line III-III in FIG.

An adhesive 5a is applied to the back surface of the container label 2a and is attached to the sample container 7. The sheet label 2b is placed on the release paper 3b via the adhesive 5b.
Are releasably attached. The release paper 3b is connected to the container label 2a in the circumferential direction of the sample container 7, and a perforation 8 is provided at the connection portion in the axial direction of the sample container 7. A tongue 4 is provided at the tip of the release paper 3b, and an adhesive 5c is applied to the inner peripheral side of the tongue 4.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the sheet label portion (the sheet label 2b and the release paper 3b) can be easily separated from the container 7 and the container label 2a by using perforations 8. Then, the sheet label 2b can be easily peeled off from the release paper 3b like an ordinary seal, and is in one-to-one correspondence with the container 7.
(E.g. inspection sheet)
Can be attached using the adhesive 5b. The sheet label 2b is used when carrying the container 7b before use.
Since the sheet label 2b (identification label 1) is rounded compactly and temporarily fastened to the container, the identification label 1 does not become an obstacle, and the container 7 to which the identification label 1 is attached is placed in a normal container box (test tube stand). Etc.) (Fig. 4
Below). In addition, the sheet label 2b (the second label) is integrated with the container label 2a (the first label) at the time of attaching the second label, for example, until the blood sampling test. Is separated, it is easy to establish a one-to-one correspondence between the container on which the first label is affixed and the article on which the second label is affixed (eg, an inspection sheet), and the label is transferred to a different container (sample). It is possible to reduce human error such as sticking on a corresponding sheet.

FIG. 4 shows a state in which the sample container 7 in a state where the identification label 1 is rounded in the container circumferential direction and temporarily fixed is placed in the sample container box 9 (test tube holder).

The sample container box 9 is provided with a large number of holes for accommodating the sample container 7, and is used with the sample container 7 inserted at the time of loading and unloading. At the time of loading (before use), since the sheet label 2b (identification label 1) is temporarily fixed, the label portion does not protrude outside the container 7, and the sample container 7 is inserted into the hole of the sample container box 9. Fits neatly. Of course, at the time of unloading (after use), the sheet label side (the sheet label 2b and the release paper 3b) is easily separated from the container label 2a by using perforations, slits or cut / uncut portions. Since it can be peeled off, it can be inserted into the sample container box 9 without any obstacle. As described above, the identification label 1 of the present embodiment has good operability (handling) at the time of carrying in and out, and therefore has high safety.

FIG. 5 is a schematic view showing a state in which the sheet label 2b is peeled off from the release paper 3b and the sheet label 2b is attached to a predetermined portion of the inspection request sheet 10.

As described above, until the inspection (when the container is used),
Both labels are integrated, and label 2 for sheet during inspection
Since b can be easily separated and peeled from the container 7 side (container label side), mistakes such as forgetting to apply the label and mistakes in applying the label are extremely unlikely to occur, which also leads to labor saving.

In FIG. 5, since the bar code on the container label 2a is written so as to be read in the axial direction of the container 7, the reading operation is easy. Also, a plurality of second labels can be attached on the inspection request sheet side.

Next, various preferred embodiments of the identification label will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 6 is a rear view of the identification label 1 particularly showing the state of the tongue 4 (means for fixing the identification label to the container).

The tongue portion 4 is coated with an adhesive 5c except for a slight end portion 4a. Therefore, only the adhesive 5c acts on the sealing of the identification label 1 and the tip 4a is not coated with the adhesive, so that when the winding of the identification label 1 from the sample container 7 is unwound, Is already in a peeled state, so that it can be easily unwound.

[0049] Figure 7, as a reference example 1, VII-VII in FIG. 6
FIG.

The identification label 1 shown in FIG. 3 and FIG.
The lamination relationship of the label portion, the adhesive portion, and the release paper is different.

In the identification label 1 shown in FIG. 3, the container label side is the container label 2a, the adhesive 5
a, on the sheet label side, the sheet label 2b, the adhesive material 5b, and the release paper 3b are laminated in this order from the outer peripheral side, and the container label can be seen from the correspondence of the identification label 1 in the circumferential direction (left and right direction in the drawing). 2a and release paper 3b are at the same height. A perforation 8 is provided between the container label side and the sheet label side (release paper 3b).

On the other hand, in the identification label 1 shown in FIG. 7, the container label side is the container label 2a and the adhesive material 5a in order from the top in the figure, and the sheet label side is the sheet label 2b and the adhesive material in the order from the top in the figure. 5b and the release paper 3b, the container label 2a and the sheet label 2b are at the same height in the circumferential direction of the identification label 1 (left and right directions in the drawing). Therefore, it is easy to print the barcode.

[0053] Next, as another reference example of the configuration of the adhesive means of the second label and the container in FIGS. 8 to 10.

FIG. 8 is a rear view of the identification label 1 (the back side of the barcode printing surface), and particularly, the second exposed portion by cutting out the triangular corners adjacent to the two vertices of the release paper 3b. 5d shows an adhesive material 5d attached to the label of FIG.

Since the adhesive 5d (part of the adhesive 5b) is exposed by the triangular cutout of the release paper 3b, the identification label 1 can be sealed. The adhesives 5b and 5
d is the same layer.

FIG. 9 is a front perspective view of the container 7 provided with the identification label 1 showing that the sheet label 2b is temporarily fixed to the container 7 by the band-shaped seal 11.

FIG. 10 shows a container 7 provided with the identification seal 1 showing that the sheet label 2b is temporarily fastened to the container 7 by a seal 11 which wraps around the outer periphery of the container and encloses and seals the identification label. 1 shows a front perspective view of FIG.

In such a structure, the identification label 1 can be sealed by attaching a wrap-shaped cover over the identification label 1 and attaching a band-shaped seal to the cover.

Any of the identification labels 1 shown in FIGS.
Can be quickly removed from the container side of the second label or release paper (backing paper) by means for fastening
Labor saving of label attaching work is possible.

Next, FIGS. 11 to 12 show some structures other than perforations that facilitate the separation of the first label and the second label (or release paper to which the second label is attached).

FIG. 11 shows an identification label 1 in which a slit 12 is provided between a container label 2a and a sheet label 2b.
FIG.

The slit 12 is provided in parallel with the axial direction of the container 7 of the identification label 1 and has a cut at the end in the vertical direction in the figure.

FIG. 12 is a front view of the identification label 1 having a cut portion 13a and an uncut portion 13b provided between the container label 2a and the sheet label 2b.

The second label or the release paper (backing paper) can be quickly obtained by any of the separation means shown in FIGS.
Can be removed from the container side, and labor for labeling can be saved.

Since the sample container is stored at a low temperature to maintain the blood, urine, etc. contained therein, the adhesive 5a used for bonding the container label does not lose its elasticity even at a low temperature. A natural rubber-based adhesive material having a strong adhesive force is preferable.

[0066]

Embodiment 2 Another embodiment of the identification label will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIGS. 13 and 14 are front perspective views of the sample identification label 1 having the window 20 on the container label 2a or the sheet label 2b.

FIG. 13 shows a state before the sheet label 2 b is temporarily fixed to the sample container 7, and the sheet label 2 b can be separated from the cut 8. Other points are the same as those in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 13, the specimen identification label 1 has a narrow width (about several mm) along the entire length along the axial direction of the specimen container 7 at the end of the container label 2a. A window 20 having a shape is provided.

The window 20 is made of a transparent sheet-like member and is integral with the paper portion of the container label 2a.

The sample container 7 of FIG. 14 is obtained by rotating the sample container 7 of FIG. 13 around the axis of the sample container 7 with the sheet label 2b temporarily fixed to the sample container 7.

The sampling liquid collected in the sample container 7 can be seen from the window 20 shown in FIGS.

Therefore, even if the liquid level of the sampling liquid is within the width of the sample identification label in the axial direction, the window 20
When the reagent is added to a large number of sample containers 7 from a pipette (dropper) or the like, erroneous operations such as immersing the tip of the pipette in the liquid can be prevented. In the case of sampling, it is easy to insert a pipette from the liquid surface to an appropriate depth, and it is possible to prevent a large amount of air from being included in the sampling liquid. In particular, when the liquid surface is foamy, the pipette tip can be accurately inserted into the liquid, so that when the reagent is added from the pipette, the pipette tip touches the foam and becomes contaminated or sucks in the foam. Therefore, mistakes such as insufficient sampling liquid collection or bubbles spilling into the sample container 7 are reduced, and the sampling operation is facilitated.

Although the window portion 20 shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 is provided at the end of the container label 2a, the window portion can be formed at a central portion along the radial direction on the container label 2a. Alternatively, by providing the sheet label 2b on the sheet label 2b, the inside of the sample container can be observed through this window in a state where the sheet label 2b is wound around the sample container 7.

Although the window 20 in FIGS. 13 and 14 is a sheet-like transparent member, a part of the window may be a gap or the whole may be a gap.

As another arrangement of the windows, the windows may be provided on the sheet label, or a plurality of windows may be provided on the identification label. Further, the window may have a frame in an outer peripheral portion in a hollow shape. Furthermore, the mount part of the sheet label is connected to the container label and affixed to the sample container, and only the barcode printing surface (seal part) of the sheet label is connected to the container label (container) side and the container label. It is also preferable that the sheet can be peeled off through a cut at the boundary between the sheet label and the sheet label.

Any window 20 (see FIGS. 13 to 15)
Also, the identification label 1 provided with the above allows the reagent in the sample container 7 to be added to the liquid or to sample the liquid from the sample container in order to accurately recognize the position of the liquid level in the sample container 7, for example. At this time, the adding means is prevented from touching the liquid, and it is easy to perform an appropriate amount of sampling, thereby improving operability.

[0078]

Reference Example 3 Still another reference example of the identification label will be described with reference to the drawings.

Identification Label 1 According to Example 1 and Reference Example 2
A bar printed on the surface of the identification label 1 when the sample container 7 is washed, heated, and humidified by coating the surface of the sample container 7 with a water-resistant and transparent resin (see FIGS. 1 to 16). The code (see FIG. 11 and the like) is swollen by water, drops off, adheres blood, or sticks on the hand, making the bar code unreadable.
This prevents the sample container 7 from becoming inseparable. Further, when a sample solution or the like is applied to the sample container 7, the codes and symbols used for identifying the sample container 7 are protected by the coating film, so that the sample container 7 is protected.
Can be washed, so that dirt can be removed.

The present invention has been described with reference to the embodiments.
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, but includes various embodiments according to the principle of the present invention.

[0081]

As described above, according to the identification label of the present invention, there is an effect that the reliability of article management and identification is high, the handling of the label is easy, and a compact structure can be realized. In particular, by attaching a bar code to the identification label, the identification work can be performed easily, in large quantities, quickly, and accurately using an optical reader. Also,
INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The identification label of the present invention is particularly suitable for a test tube for a biological test or a medical test because of its good handleability, high reliability of article management and identification, and compactness.

Further, the backing of the second label is adhered to the container, and only the bar code printing sticker of the second label is peeled off, so that the backing of the second label is removed from the first backing. Since there is no need to separate from the label side,
Handleability is improved.

Further, by winding the identification label around the container and temporarily fastening it with a band seal, it is easy to store the container to which the identification label is attached and to unwind the identification label.

In particular, by providing the identification label attached to the sample container with a window for visualizing the inside of the sample container, for example, the position of the liquid level in the sample container can be accurately recognized. When adding a reagent to the liquid in the sample or sampling the liquid from the sample container, the means to be added is prevented from touching the liquid, and the appropriate amount of sampling is easily performed. Is improved.

In particular, by coating the container identification label, dirt is less likely to adhere to the container identification label, and in addition, the sample container can be washed, so that the data attached to the container identification label is lost and the container identification is lost. Label contamination is prevented.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a sample identification label attached to a sample container 7 (test tube) according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 shows a state in which the sample identification label 1 (sheet label 2b) shown in FIG. 1 is rolled along the outer periphery of the container 7 and fastened to the container 7 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front perspective view shown.

FIG. 3 relates to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG.
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the sample identification label taken along line III-III.

FIG. 4 relates to the first embodiment of the present invention, in which the specimen container 7 in a state where the identification label 1 is rounded and fastened in the container circumferential direction,
FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a state in which a sample container box 9 (a test tube container) is contained.

FIG. 5 is a schematic view showing a state in which the sheet label 2b is peeled off from the release paper 3b and the sheet label 2b is attached to a predetermined portion of the inspection request sheet 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. .

FIG. 6 is a rear view of the identification label 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, particularly showing a state of the tongue 4;

7 shows a reference example of a section taken along line VII-VII in FIG .

FIG. 8 is a rear view of the identification label 1 according to the reference example;
Particularly, it shows an adhesive material provided at a triangular corner portion adjacent to two apexes of the release paper 3b.

FIG. 9 is a front perspective view of the container 7 including the identification seal 1 showing that the sheet label 2b is fixed to the container 7 by the band-shaped seal 11 according to the reference example.

FIG. 10 is a container provided with an identification seal 1 showing a state in which a sheet label 2b is fixed to a container 7 by a seal 11 which surrounds the outer periphery of the container and encloses and seals the identification label according to the reference example. 7 shows a front perspective view of FIG.

FIG. 11 is a front view of an identification label 1 in which a slit 12 is provided between a container label 2a and a sheet label 2b according to another reference example.

FIG. 12 shows a cut portion 13a and an uncut portion 1 between a container label 2a and a sheet label 2b according to another reference example.
It is a front view of the identification label 1 provided with 3b.

FIG. 13 is a front perspective view of a sample identification label including a window according to another reference example.

14 is a front perspective view of a sample identification label provided with a window in a state where the container identification label shown in FIG. 13 is temporarily fixed to the container and rotated about the container, according to still another reference example.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 identification label 2a container label (the first label) 2b sheet label (second label) 3b release paper 4 tongues 4 a tip end portion (tip portion of the tongue) 5a, 5b, 5c adhesive 7 Container (sample container) 8 Perforation, break 9 Container box 10 Inspection request sheet 11 Seal 12 Slit 13a Cut part 13b Uncut part 20 Window

Claims (3)

(57) [Claims] 1. A container identification label of the specimen container, comprising a first, second label is attached identification code, said first label you are capable attached to the sample container
Ri, one end detachably mounted et the end of the first label
The second label is releasably attached to the surface of the backing paper
And placed in the circumferential direction of the sample container together with the mount.
The mount is the sample container on the opposite side to one end of the mount.
A tongue is provided at the center of the circumferential end, and the tongue is
A configuration in which a back surface is detachably attached to the sample container;
It is, container identification label, characterized in that. 2. A part of the back surface excluding a tip portion, wherein the tongue portion is formed.
Adhesive is be applied to it, characterized in claim 1
Container identification label as described. 3. The method according to claim 2, wherein the identification code is a bar code having the same code.
The barcode on the first label is the sample
3. The container identification label according to claim 1, wherein the container identification label is arranged so as to be scanned in an axial direction of the container.