JP7271753B2 - Display method, sample analyzer and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a display method and the like in a sample analyzer that analyzes a sample using a plurality of reagents.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a sample analyzer having a function of automatically measuring measurement items set for each sample. Such a sample analyzer holds consumables such as reagents used for measurement of each measurement item in the housing, and uses these to automatically measure predetermined measurement items for each sample to be analyzed. . For example, the sample analyzer can automatically perform the following steps (1) to (4) while sequentially exchanging samples to be analyzed. (1) A step of dispensing the sample into a cuvette, (2) A step of taking out a reagent corresponding to the measurement item from the reagent container and mixing it with the sample to prepare a measurement sample, (3) A step of measuring each measurement item. and (4) performing an analysis based on the measurement results. Such a sample analyzer is very convenient when analyzing a large number of samples continuously.

However, when performing the analysis of a large number of samples in succession, the sample analyzer should hold sufficient quantities of cuvettes and consumables such as reagents for the number of samples and the number of measurements before starting the continuous analysis. There must be. If the quantity of consumables held by the sample analyzer is insufficient, there is a risk that sample analysis will stop in the middle or cause a malfunction of the sample analyzer.

Therefore, in order to appropriately manage the reagents held in the sample analyzer, there is a display unit that displays a display screen including icons corresponding to the reagents arranged in the device. The display screen displays information such as the state of reagents used for analysis of the sample and measurement items.

As such a display screen, for example, the one disclosed in Patent Document 1 can be cited. Patent Document 1 discloses a display screen including a reagent layout display area A that displays marks M corresponding to reagents held in a sample analyzer, and an operation means display area B that displays operations for reagents. (see Figure 24). On this display screen, when a mark M corresponding to a reagent is selected from the reagent arrangement display area A, and any button included in the investigation means display area B is selected, a predetermined operation is performed on the reagent. . For example, reagents can be replaced or new reagents can be added.

JP 2009-036513 A

Unlike the management of cuvettes, which need only be replenished in the sample analyzer as needed, the management of reagents requires complicated and troublesome work and predetermined operations, which can be a burden on the operator of the sample analyzer. For example, since the amount consumed in the analysis of one sample differs for each reagent, it is essential to check the remaining amount of each reagent before starting analysis. Furthermore, since reagents used for sample analysis have different expiry dates for each lot, it is necessary to appropriately manage the expiry date of each reagent in order to obtain highly reliable analysis results.

More specifically, when the remaining amount of reagent is less than the amount used in continuous analysis, the operator needs to replace or add each reagent. If there is a reagent whose remaining amount is unknown, the operator needs to instruct the device to measure the remaining amount of the reagent. For reagents of unregistered lots, the operator needs to input information to be registered such as the expiration date for each reagent. If there is a reagent for which reading of the barcode information of the reagent container fails, the operator must either instruct the device to reread the barcode information or manually input the information.

When performing such a predetermined operation, on the display screen disclosed in Patent Document 1, the predetermined operation had to be performed for each mark. In other words, the operator had to input to perform a predetermined operation for each reagent. Although this method is reliable, it requires a lot of work when performing a predetermined operation on two or more reagents, and there is still room for improvement in terms of reducing the burden on the operator. rice field.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the problems described above, and one of its purposes is to provide a display method that reduces the burden on an operator who manages reagents in a sample analyzer. It is in.

In order to solve the above problems, a display method according to one aspect of the present invention is a display method in a sample analyzer (30) that analyzes a sample using a reagent, and is arranged in the sample analyzer (30). a first display step of displaying a display screen including a plurality of icons (700) corresponding to the plurality of reagents displayed; a mode switching step of switching the mode of the display screen between at least a first mode and a second mode; In the first mode, when the icon (700) displayed on the display screen is selected, the selected icon (700 (A1-10)) is displayed in a manner different from the other icons (700). In the display step and the second mode, when the icon (700) displayed on the display screen is selected, the selected icon (700 (A1-10)) and the selected icon (700 (A1-10 ))), displaying at least one related icon (700(A1-2), 700(A1-8)) in a manner different from the other icons (700) ; In the display step, the selected icon (700(A1-10)) and at least one related icon (700(A1-2), 700(A1-8)) are displayed in different manners.

In order to solve the above problems, a display method according to another aspect of the present invention is a display method in a sample analyzer (30) that analyzes a sample using a reagent, comprising: a first display step of displaying a display screen including a plurality of icons (700) corresponding to the plurality of arranged reagents; and a mode switching step of switching the mode of the display screen between at least a first mode and a second mode. , in the first mode, when an icon (700) displayed on the display screen is selected, the selected icon (700 (A1-10)) is displayed in a manner different from other icons (700); 2 display step, and when the icon (700) displayed on the display screen is selected in the second mode, the selected icon (700 (A1-10)) and the selected icon (700 (A1- 10))), including a third display step of displaying at least one related icon (700(A1-2), 700(A1-8)) related to the icon (700(A1-2), 700(A1-8)) in a manner different from the other icons (700); 3 In the display step, the reagent corresponding to the selected icon (700 (A1-10)) and the reagent corresponding to at least one related icon (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)) are There is a common state regarding the reagent remaining amount.

In the third display step, the selected icon (700(A1-10)) and at least one related icon (700(A1-2), 700(A1-8)) are displayed in color with the other icons (700). Or you may display by changing the brightness .

In the third display step, at least one related icon (700(A1-2), 700(A1-8)) may be displayed in a selectable manner.

In the third display step, the reagent corresponding to the selected icon (700 (A1-10)) and the reagent corresponding to at least one related icon (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)) may correspond to the same measurement item .

The display screen includes a mode switching unit (680) for switching the mode of the display screen, and in the mode switching step, the mode of the display screen may be switched according to the operation of the mode switching unit (680). good.

It may further include an operation receiving step of receiving an operation related to the reagent corresponding to the icon (700 (A1-10)) selected in the second display step and the third display step.

The operation includes (i) measurement of the remaining amount of the reagent corresponding to the selected icon (700 (A1-10)), (ii) reagent related to the reagent corresponding to the selected icon (700 (A1-10)) (iii) obtaining reagent information for the reagent corresponding to the selected icon (700 (A1-10)).

The display screen includes a reagent arrangement display area (610) displaying a plurality of icons (700) and a consumables information display area (630) displaying information on consumables different from the plurality of reagents. The display area (610) and the consumables information display area (630) may be provided in different areas within the display screen.

The consumables information display area (630) may display at least information about the amount of cuvettes in storage and about the amount of cuvettes that have been discarded.

The icon (700) may display the order of use of reagents corresponding to the icon (700), quality control warning, or calibration curve warning.

A sample analyzer (30) according to another aspect of the present invention is a sample analyzer (30) that analyzes samples using reagents, and holds a plurality of reagent containers (442) containing reagents. A display section (33c) displaying a display screen including a plurality of holding sections (441) and a plurality of icons (700) corresponding to the plurality of holding sections (441); 700) and an input unit (33d) that accepts a selection operation of the display screen mode and a control unit (analysis control unit 33a, display control unit 51), wherein the display screen mode is set to at least the first When switching between the 1st mode and the 2nd mode and accepting the selection of the icon (700) displayed on the display screen in the 1st mode, the selected icon (700 (A1-10)) is changed to another icon ( 700), and when the selection of the icon (700) displayed on the display screen in the second mode is accepted, the selected icon (700 (A1-10)) and the selected icon (700 (A1-10)), at least one related icon (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)) is displayed in a manner different from the other icons (700) , and in the second mode, A control unit (analysis control unit 33a, and a display control unit 51).

A sample analyzer (30) according to another aspect of the present invention is a sample analyzer (30) that analyzes samples using reagents, and holds a plurality of reagent containers (442) containing reagents. A display section (33c) displaying a display screen including a plurality of holding sections (441) and a plurality of icons (700) corresponding to the plurality of holding sections (441); 700) and an input unit (33d) that accepts a selection operation of the display screen mode and a control unit (analysis control unit 33a, display control unit 51), wherein the display screen mode is set to at least the first When switching between the 1st mode and the 2nd mode and accepting the selection of the icon (700) displayed on the display screen in the 1st mode, the selected icon (700 (A1-10)) is changed to another icon ( 700), and when the selection of the icon (700) displayed on the display screen in the second mode is accepted, the selected icon (700 (A1-10)) and the selected icon (700 (A1-10)), at least one related icon (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)) is displayed in a manner different from the other icons (700), and in the second mode, The reagent corresponding to the selected icon (700 (A1-10)) and the reagent corresponding to at least one related icon (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)) have common reagent remaining amounts. and a control unit (analysis control unit 33a, display control unit 51) in the state of

A program according to another aspect of the present invention comprises a process of displaying a display screen including a plurality of icons (700) corresponding to a plurality of reagents arranged in a sample analyzer (30), and at least a mode of the display screen. A process for switching between the first mode and the second mode, and a selected icon (700 (A1-10)) when selection of an icon (700) displayed on the display screen is accepted in the first mode. is displayed in a manner different from other icons (700); )) and at least one related icon (700(A1-2), 700(A1-8)) related to the selected icon (700(A1-10)) in a manner different from the other icons (700). a display process, wherein in the second mode, the selected icon (700(A1-10)) and at least one related icon (700(A1-2), 700(A1 -8)) and are displayed in different modes .

A program according to another aspect of the present invention comprises a process of displaying a display screen including a plurality of icons (700) corresponding to a plurality of reagents arranged in a sample analyzer (30), and at least a mode of the display screen. A process for switching between the first mode and the second mode, and a selected icon (700 (A1-10)) when selection of an icon (700) displayed on the display screen is accepted in the first mode. is displayed in a manner different from other icons (700); )) and at least one related icon (700(A1-2), 700(A1-8)) related to the selected icon (700(A1-10)) in a manner different from the other icons (700). and a display process, wherein in the second mode, a reagent corresponding to the selected icon (700 (A1-10)) and at least one related icon (700 (A1- 2), 700 (A1-8)) are in a common state with respect to the reagent remaining amount.

A display method according to another aspect of the present invention is a display method in a sample analyzer (30) that analyzes a sample using reagents, and corresponds to a plurality of reagents arranged in the sample analyzer (30). a display step of displaying a display screen including a plurality of icons (700); and a selection mode of the icons (700) displayed on the display screen; and an icon selection step of receiving an operation to select the icon (700), wherein the first mode and the second mode , the states of the related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)) related to the icon (700 (A1-10)) that is the target of the selection operation are different. The display mode of the related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)) is different in the second mode, and in the second mode, the icon (700 (A1-10) ) and related icons (700(A1-2), 700(A1-8)) are displayed in different manners .

A display method according to another aspect of the present invention is a display method in a sample analyzer (30) that analyzes a sample using reagents, and corresponds to a plurality of reagents arranged in the sample analyzer (30). a display step of displaying a display screen including a plurality of icons (700); and a selection mode of the icons (700) displayed on the display screen; and an icon selection step of receiving an operation to select the icon (700), wherein the first mode and the second mode , the states of the related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)) related to the icon (700 (A1-10)) that is the target of the selection operation are different, and the first mode and the second mode are different. 2 mode, the display mode of the related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)) is different, and in the second mode, the icon (700 (A1-10)) that is the target of the selection operation and the reagents corresponding to the related icons (700(A1-2), 700(A1-8)) are in a common state regarding the reagent remaining amount.

A sample analyzer (30) according to another aspect of the present invention is a sample analyzer (30) that analyzes a sample using a reagent, and includes a plurality of holders holding a plurality of reagent containers containing reagents. a display unit (33c) displaying a display screen including a unit (441) and a plurality of icons (700) corresponding to the plurality of holding units (441); and selection of the icons (700) displayed on the display screen. an input unit (33d) that receives an operation and a switching operation of the selection mode of the icon (700) displayed on the display screen; Toggle the selection mode of the icons (700) displayed in the icon ( 700), and a control unit (analysis control unit 33a, display control unit 51) that receives an operation to select the first mode and the second mode. The display screen is changed so that the states of the related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)) related to the icon (700 (A1-10)) that is the target of the selection operation are different depending on the mode. Control the display of the related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)) and/or the response to the selection operation on the related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)) However, the related icons (700(A1-2), 700(A1-8)) are displayed differently in the first mode and the second mode, and in the second mode, they are subject to the selection operation. The icon (700 (A1-10)) and the related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)) are displayed in different manners .

A sample analyzer (30) according to another aspect of the present invention is a sample analyzer (30) that analyzes a sample using a reagent, and includes a plurality of holders holding a plurality of reagent containers containing reagents. a display unit (33c) displaying a display screen including a unit (441) and a plurality of icons (700) corresponding to the plurality of holding units (441); and selection of the icons (700) displayed on the display screen. an input unit (33d) that receives an operation and a switching operation of the selection mode of the icon (700) displayed on the display screen; Toggle the selection mode of the icons (700) displayed in the icon ( 700), and a control unit (analysis control unit 33a, display control unit 51) that receives an operation to select the first mode and the second mode. The display screen is changed so that the states of the related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)) related to the icon (700 (A1-10)) that is the target of the selection operation are different depending on the mode. Control the display of the related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)) and/or the response to the selection operation on the related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)) However, the related icons (700(A1-2), 700(A1-8)) are displayed differently in the first mode and the second mode, and in the second mode, they are subject to the selection operation. The reagent corresponding to the icon (700(A1-10)) and the reagents corresponding to the related icons (700(A1-2), 700(A1-8)) are in a common state regarding the reagent remaining amount.

A program according to another aspect of the present invention comprises a process of displaying a display screen including a plurality of icons (700) corresponding to a plurality of reagents arranged in a sample analyzer (30); A process of switching a selection mode of an icon (700) between a first mode for selecting a single icon (700) and a second mode for selecting a plurality of icons (700); and a program for causing a computer to execute a process for accepting an operation to select a The states of the related icons (700(A1-2), 700(A1-8)) are different, and the display modes of the related icons (700(A1-2), 700 (A1-8)) are different, and in the second mode, the selected icon (700 (A1-10)) and the related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)) and are displayed in different ways .

A program according to another aspect of the present invention comprises a process of displaying a display screen including a plurality of icons (700) corresponding to a plurality of reagents arranged in a sample analyzer (30); A process of switching a selection mode of an icon (700) between a first mode for selecting a single icon (700) and a second mode for selecting a plurality of icons (700); and a program for causing a computer to execute a process for accepting an operation to select a The states of the related icons (700(A1-2), 700(A1-8)) are different, and the display modes of the related icons (700(A1-2), 700( A1-8)) are different, and in the second mode, the reagent corresponding to the icon (700 (A1-10)) that is the target of the selection operation, and the related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1 The reagents corresponding to -8)) are in a common state with respect to the reagent remaining amount .

According to the present invention, there is provided a display method that reduces the burden on an operator who manages reagents of a sample analyzer.

1 is a block diagram showing the essential configuration of a sample analyzer according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 2 is a top view schematically showing the measurement section of the sample analyzer according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing each part related to the display method according to one embodiment of the present invention; 4 is a flow chart showing the flow of processing in a display method according to an embodiment of the present invention; It is a figure which shows an example of a structure of a reagent information database. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which reagent containers are held in a reagent container rack; 4 is a flow chart showing the flow of processing in a barcode information reading step; (a) to (l) are diagrams showing examples of reagent information included in icons. FIG. 10 is a table showing an example of classification of reagent information by category; FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a reagent management screen of the sample analyzer according to one embodiment of the present invention; (a) to (c) are transition diagrams of display screens according to the first embodiment. (a) and (b) are transition diagrams of display screens in the reference example. (a) to (b) are transition diagrams of display screens according to the second embodiment. (a) to (b) are transition diagrams of display screens according to the third embodiment. 11 is a transition diagram of display screens in modification 1. FIG. 11 is a transition diagram of display screens in modification 2. FIG. FIG. 11 is a transition diagram of display screens in modification 3-1; FIG. 20 is a transition diagram of display screens in modification 3-2; 4 is a flow chart showing an example of predetermined operations in the display method according to one embodiment of the present invention. In this figure, measurement of the remaining amount of the reagent is adopted as the predetermined operation. FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing how to calculate the height of the liquid surface of the reagent in the reagent container. 9 is a flow chart showing another example of a predetermined operation in the display method according to one embodiment of the present invention; In this figure, collective editing of reagent information is adopted as a predetermined operation. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a reagent information editing area; 9 is a flow chart showing still another example of a predetermined operation in the display method according to one embodiment of the present invention; In this figure, restoration of reagent information is adopted as a predetermined operation. It is a figure showing the display screen of the reagent monitor information in a prior art.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

First, the structure of a sample analyzer 30 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 1 , the sample analyzer 30 includes a measurement section 32 and an analysis section 33 .

The measurement unit 32 includes a measurement control unit 32a, a measurement storage unit 32b, and various mechanical units shown in FIG. The measurement control unit 32a is, for example, a CPU. The measurement storage unit 32b is, for example, a ROM, a RAM, or a hard disk. The measurement control section 32a controls each section in the measurement section 32 according to the programs and data stored in the measurement storage section 32b. The measurement control unit 32 a performs measurements necessary for, for example, blood coagulation analysis of the sample, and sends the measurement results to the analysis unit 33 .

The analysis unit 33 includes an analysis control unit 33a, an analysis storage unit 33b, a display unit 33c, and an input unit 33d. The analysis control unit 33a is, for example, a CPU. The analysis storage unit 33b is, for example, a ROM, a RAM, or a hard disk. The analysis control unit 33a controls each unit in the analysis unit 33 and the measurement unit 32 according to the programs and data stored in the analysis storage unit 33b. The display unit 33c is, for example, a liquid crystal display. The input unit 33d is, for example, a mouse or keyboard. The display unit 33c and the input unit 33d may be integrally configured by a touch panel display or the like.

Here, the analysis control unit 33a may be realized by hardware (for example, using a logic circuit formed in an integrated circuit or the like). Alternatively, the analysis control unit 33a may be implemented by software (for example, using a device that includes one or more processors and a computer-readable recording medium that stores a program that causes the computer to implement each function. ).

Based on the measurement result received from the measurement unit 32, the analysis control unit 33a performs, for example, a blood coagulation analysis of the sample. In this case, the analysis control unit 33a controls PT, APTT, Fbg, extrinsic coagulation factor, intrinsic coagulation factor, coagulation factor XIII, HpT, TTO, FDP, D-dimer, PIC, FM, ATIII, Plg, APL, PC , VWF:Ag, VWF:RCo, ADP, collagen, epinephrine, etc. are analyzed.

As shown in FIG. 2 , the measuring section 32 is arranged behind the conveying section 31 . In one embodiment, measurement unit 32 performs measurements required for blood clotting analysis. In this case, the specimen contained in the specimen container 20 is plasma.

Note that the liquid contained as a sample in the sample container 20 is not limited to blood plasma. That is, the specimen contained in the specimen container 20 is not limited to plasma, and may be whole blood, serum, urine, lymph, body cavity fluid, or the like. For example, when a blood cell test is performed on a specimen by the measurement unit 32, the specimen can be whole blood. For example, when the measurement unit 32 performs a blood coagulation test, an immunological test, or a biochemical test on the sample, the sample can be blood plasma. For example, when an immunological test or a biochemical test is performed on a sample by the measurement unit 32, the sample can be serum.

The measurement unit 32 includes a sample dispensing unit 410, a reaction container table 420, a heating table 430, a reagent table 440, reagent dispensing units 450 and 460, a transfer unit 470, a detection unit 480, and a sample dispensing unit. A pouring section 490 is provided.

The specimen dispensing section 410 includes a suction section 411 , an arm 412 and a mechanism section 413 . The sample dispensing unit 410 aspirates the sample via the aspirating unit 411 from the sample container 20 set in the sample rack 10 and positioned at the aspirating position 301 . After that, the sample dispensing unit 410 discharges the aspirated sample into the reaction container 422 held in the holding hole 421 of the reaction container table 420 .

The specimen dispensing section 490 includes a suction section 491 , an arm 492 , and a mechanism section 493 , similar to the specimen dispensing section 410 . The suction part 491 is installed at the tip of the arm 492 . The suction part 491 is configured by a nozzle. The mechanism part 493 is configured to rotate the arm 492 in the circumferential direction and move it in the vertical direction. This allows the suction portion 491 to move in the circumferential direction and the vertical direction.

The sample dispensing unit 490 lowers the aspirating unit 491 from above and inserts the aspirating unit 491 into the sample container 20 that is set in the sample rack 10 and positioned at the aspirating position 302 on the rack transport unit 42 . . Then, the specimen dispensing section 490 aspirates the specimen from the specimen container 20 via the aspiration section 491 and discharges the aspirated specimen into the reaction container 422 held in the holding hole 421 of the reaction container table 420 .

The reaction container table 420 has a ring shape in plan view and is arranged outside the reagent table 440 . The reaction container table 420 is configured to be rotatable in the circumferential direction. The reaction vessel table 420 has a plurality of holding holes 421 for holding reaction vessels 422 .

The heating table 430 has a plurality of holding holes 431 for holding the reaction containers 422 and a transfer section 432 for transferring the reaction containers 422 . The heating table 430 has a circular outline in plan view and is configured to be rotatable in the circumferential direction. The heating table 430 heats the reaction container 422 set in the holding hole 431 to 37°C.

When the sample is discharged into the reaction container 422 held on the reaction container table 420 , the reaction container table 420 is rotated and the reaction container 422 containing the sample is transferred to the vicinity of the heating table 430 . Then, the transfer section 432 of the heating table 430 grips the reaction container 422 and sets it in the holding hole 431 of the heating table 430 .

A reagent table 440 is provided with a plurality of holders 441 . The holding part 441 can hold a reagent container 442 containing a reagent used for measurement necessary for blood coagulation analysis. That is, the reagent table 440 can hold a plurality of reagent containers 442 . The reagent table 440 is configured to be rotatable in the circumferential direction. A reagent table 440 is provided with a plurality of reagent containers 442 containing reagents used in measurement of measurement items.

The reagent dispensing section 450 includes a nozzle 451 and a mechanical section 452 . The mechanism section 452 is configured to horizontally move the nozzle 451 across the reagent table 440 and vertically move the nozzle 451 . Similarly, reagent dispensing section 460 includes nozzle 461 and mechanism section 462 . The mechanism section 462 is configured to horizontally move the nozzle 461 across the reagent table 440 and vertically move the nozzle 461 . The reagent dispensing units 450 and 460 are installed below the upper surface of the housing of the measurement unit 32 .

Reagent dispensing units 450 and 460 dispense reagents into reaction containers 422 heated by heating table 430 . When dispensing the reagent, the transfer section 432 or the transfer section 470 takes out the reaction container 422 from the holding hole 431 of the heating table 430 and positions it at a predetermined position near the heating table 430 . Then, the reagent dispensing units 450 and 460 suck the reagent from the reagent container 442 through the nozzles 451 and 461 and discharge the sucked reagent into the reaction container 422 . Thereby, the sample is mixed with the reagent to prepare the measurement sample. After that, the transfer section 470 sets the reaction container 422 in the holding hole 481 of the detection section 480 .

The measurement principle of the detection unit 480 is, for example, a coagulation method, a synthetic substrate method, an immunoturbidimetric method, an agglutination method, and the like. The detector 480 has a plurality of holding holes 481 . The detection unit 480 irradiates the reaction container 422 set in the holding hole 481 with light, receives the light transmitted through the measurement sample, and outputs a signal corresponding to the received light intensity. The measurement control section 32 a of the measurement section 32 stores the signal output from the detection section 480 as the measurement result and also sends the measurement result to the analysis section 33 .

[Parts related to display method]
Next, each part related to the display method according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

In FIG. 3, the measurement unit 32 is provided with a bar code reader 32c (description of the measurement control unit 32a is omitted since it has been described above). A bar code reader 41 is included in the measurement controller 32a. The barcode reading unit 41 receives the information read from the barcode by the barcode reader 32c and sends it to each unit.

The analysis control unit 33a includes a display control unit 51, a related icon extraction unit 52, and an icon generation unit .

The display control unit 51 receives data necessary for generating a display screen from each unit and causes the display unit 33c to display the display screen. The related icon extractor 52 extracts the icon 700 corresponding to the icon 700 related to the one icon 700 based on the input of selecting one icon 700 via the input unit 33d. The icon generation unit 54 refers to the reagent information database 36 stored in the analysis storage unit 33b, acquires reagent information corresponding to the received barcode information, and generates an icon 700 including the reagent information.

Note that the main configuration of the measurement control unit 32a and the analysis control unit 33a described above is an example, and both control units may be realized by hardware (for example, a logic circuit formed in an integrated circuit or the like), It may be implemented by software (for example, a device comprising one or more processors and a computer-readable recording medium storing a program that causes a computer to implement each function).

Next, the flow of processing when executing the display method according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

In S10, the power of the sample analyzer 30 is turned on. This activates the sample analyzer 30 .

In S20, the measurement unit 32 reads barcode information. Specifically, the barcode reader 32c reads the barcode provided on the reagent container 442 or the reagent container rack 440a. The read barcode information is sent to the analysis unit 33 . The details of step S20 will be described later in another item.

In S30, an icon is displayed on the display section 33c. Specifically, the icon generation unit 54 reads reagent information from the reagent information database 36 and generates an icon. At this time, the icon generator generates an icon for each reagent held in the reagent table 440 . The generated icon is sent to the display control section 51 and displayed on the display section 33c.

Here, the reagent information database 36 is a relational database, and has fields such as holder number, reagent name, lot number, remaining amount, remaining usable number of times, set date, and set time (see FIG. 5). In the following description, “reagent” refers to the reagent container 442 and the reagent contained in the reagent container 442 . A holder number is a number assigned to each holder 441 that holds a reagent. Each record corresponds to one reagent among the multiple reagents arranged in the reagent table 440 .

In S40, an operation of selecting a plurality of icons 700 from the icons displayed on the display section 33c is accepted via the input section 33d. In one embodiment, the action is to select one icon 700 . In this case, the related icon extractor 52 extracts the icon 700 related to the selected one icon 700 and sends it to the display controller 51 . The display control unit 51 causes the display unit 33c to display the selected one icon 700 and the icon 700 related to the one icon in a manner distinguishable from the other icons 700 . Examples of different modes include changing the color of the icon 700, changing the brightness of the icon 700, changing the shape of the icon 700, and the like.

In S50, an input for performing a predetermined operation is accepted via the input section 33d. This operation input may be processed by the analysis control section 33a. Alternatively, it may be processed by the measurement control section 32a after being sent to the measurement section 32. FIG. As a result of the predetermined operation, the reagent information has changed since S30. For example, reagent information may be newly input, or reagents may be replenished.

In S60, the reagent information changed in the stage of S50 is written in the reagent information database 36. FIG. As a result, the reagent information contained in the reagent information database 36 becomes the latest. After that, an icon including the updated reagent information is displayed on the display section 33c by the same processing as in S30.

In S70, the power of the sample analyzer 30 is turned off. Thus, the sample analyzer 30 ends its operation.

[Reading step of barcode information]
The processing of the barcode information reading step (S20) will be described with reference to FIGS. In S20, the barcode provided on the reagent container 442 or the reagent container rack 440a is read.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the reagent container rack 440a. A plurality of reagent container racks 440 a are arranged on the reagent table 440 . The reagent container rack 440a is provided with a holding portion 441, and the holding portion 441 can hold a reagent container 442 (see the holding portion 441 on the right side). By designing the reagent container rack 440 a with different inner diameters of the holders 441 or by attaching an adapter (not shown) to the holders 441 , reagent containers 442 of various sizes can be held by the holders 441 . can be done.

Here, a barcode A is provided on the reagent container 442 . A barcode B is provided on the front side of the outer surface of the holding portion 441 , and a barcode C is provided on the inner surface of the holding portion 441 .

Barcode A contains detailed information (information such as reagent name, reagent container type, lot number, reagent expiration date, etc.) contained in the reagent container 442 . The barcode B includes position information (holder number) for identifying each position of the holding portion 441 . Barcode C contains information indicating that there is no retained reagent container 442 .

FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing the flow of processing in the barcode information reading step (S20). In S21, the states of various members (such as the barcode reader 32c) related to reading barcode information are confirmed.

At S22, the barcode of the reagent container 442 is read. Specifically, the barcode reader 32c sequentially reads barcodes provided on the reagent container 442 or the reagent container rack 440a. In the example of FIG. 3, the barcode B on the right side is read first, and then the barcode A is read. As a result, the holding portion 441 on the right side is associated with the detailed information of the reagent contained in the reagent container 442 . Next, bar code B on the left is read, then bar code C is read. As a result, the holding portion 441 on the left side is associated with the information indicating "no reagent container".

In S23, it is determined whether or not there is a holding unit 441 for which reading of barcode information has failed. Specifically, after the barcode reader 32c reads the barcode B, it is determined whether there is a case where neither the barcode A nor the barcode C is read. For example, when the reagent container 442 faces sideways, neither the barcode A nor the barcode C can be read, so the determination in S23 is YES. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to S24, and if the determination is YES, the process proceeds to S25.

In S24, the reagent information database is referenced to obtain the reagent information associated with the barcode information. Specifically, the barcode reading unit 41 sends the acquired barcode information to the icon generating unit 54 . The icon generation unit 54 refers to the reagent information database 36 stored in the analysis storage unit 33b to acquire reagent information corresponding to the received barcode information.

In S25, the reagent table 440 is rotated to move the reagent container rack 440a including the holding portion 441 whose reading failed to a position where the reagent container 442 can be replaced. This allows the operator to replace the reagent container 442 held by the holding unit 441 whose barcode information has failed to be read, or change the orientation of the reagent container 442 .

At S26, replacement of the reagent container 442 is accepted. This step can be triggered, for example, by closing the lid (not shown) of the reagent table 440 . After S26, the process returns to S22, and the bar code is read again.

If YES in S23, instead of proceeding to S25, the position information included in the barcode B and the information representing the "barcode reading error" may be associated and displayed as an icon.

[Steps for selecting multiple icons]
The steps of selecting a plurality of icons 700 will now be described with reference to FIGS. 8-18. The description will be based on screen transitions.

[icon]
(a) of FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of an icon 700 displayed on the display section 33c. In the figure, an icon 700 includes a position display portion 701 that displays the position of the reagent and a reagent name display portion 702 that displays the reagent name. The holder number displayed on the position display section 701 is determined by the icon generation section 54 based on the information read by the barcode reader 32c from the barcode B provided on the reagent container rack 440a. Further, the reagent name displayed in the reagent name display portion 702 is obtained by referring to the barcode information read by the barcode reader 32c from the barcode C provided in the reagent container 442 and the reagent information database 36. The icon generator 54 decides. Icons representing diluents or washing liquids can also display reagent positions and reagent names in a similar manner.

As other reagent information, in (a) of FIG. 8, a possible usage count 703, a quality control warning 704, a calibration curve warning 705, and a reagent usage order 706 are displayed. The number of possible uses 703 is determined by the remaining amount of the reagent and the measurement item, and indicates how many more measurements can be performed. Quality control warning 704 indicates that the quality control of the reagent is out of standard. A calibration curve warning 705 indicates that a calibration curve corresponding to the reagent lot has not been created. The reagent use order 706 indicates the order in which the same reagents are used when the same reagents are arranged in a plurality of holders 441 . In addition, although not shown, the elapsed time (unit: hour) after the reagent is installed and the remaining amount of the reagent (unit: mL) may be displayed as the reagent information.

Also, some reagent information is displayed in a larger area. This will be described based on (b) to (l) of FIG. In FIG. 8, (b) represents "no reagent", (c) represents "use prohibited", and (d) represents "expired". Icons 700 displaying these reagent information cannot be selected in the selection step. The reason is as follows. Icons 700 displaying “no reagent” indicate that no reagent is placed in the corresponding holding portion 441 . Therefore, no operation can be performed on this holding portion 441 . An icon 700 displaying “use prohibited” indicates that the size of the reagent container to be placed in the holding portion 441 is incorrect (for example, the holding portion 441 for installing the large reagent container 442 has a small size). reagent container 442 is placed). Therefore, it cannot be operated by the sample analyzer 30 until the reagent container 442 is relocated to the correct position. An icon 700 displaying "expired" indicates that the corresponding reagent has expired. Since it is not recommended to use expired reagents, operation by the sample analyzer 30 is prohibited by setting.

(e) of FIG. 8 represents "barcode reading error (no previous reagent information)", (f) represents "barcode reading error (no previous reagent information)", and (g) represents "unregistered reagent". and (h) is reagent information representing an "unregistered reagent lot". These reagent information are displayed when the icon 700 as shown in FIG. This is reagent information.

The sample analyzer 30 recognizes each reagent container 442 based on information stored in the reagent information database 36 . Therefore, the reagent container 442 corresponding to the icon 700 displaying the reagent information shown in (e) to (h) of FIG. The sample analyzer 30 cannot recognize information such as what the As a result, the sample analyzer 30 cannot use the reagent container 442 corresponding to the icon 700 displaying the reagent information for sample analysis.

“Barcode read error (previous reagent information missing)” means that (i) the reagent barcode reader 350 cannot read information from the barcode A of the reagent container 442 and (ii) the barcode is associated with the same holder 441 . displayed when the currently used reagent is not registered in the reagent information database 36 . For example, this is the case when a new reagent is placed in the holding unit 441 in which the reagent was not placed when the sample analyzer 30 was used last time, and the reading of the barcode A fails.

The operator can edit and register the reagent information in the reagent information database 36 for the reagent container 442 in which the icon 700 of “barcode reading error (no previous reagent information)” is displayed. By this operation, the display of the icon 700 changes from the bar code reading error to that shown in FIG. 8(a). Also, the analysis control unit 33a recognizes the reagent container 442 corresponding to the icon 700 based on the reagent information newly registered in the reagent information database 36. FIG. As a result, the sample analyzer 30 can use the reagent container 442 corresponding to the icon 700 for sample analysis. For a specific flow of processing when editing reagent information, see the item [Example 2] described later.

“Barcode reading error (previous reagent information present)” means that (i) the barcode reader 32c cannot read information from the barcode A of the reagent container 442 and (ii) the same holding unit 441 is associated with Displayed when the reagent is registered in the reagent information database 36 . For example, this is the case when the same reagent is placed in the holder where the reagent was placed when the sample analyzer 30 was used last time, but the reading of the barcode A fails. The operator can (i) edit the reagent information for the icon 700 displaying “barcode reading error (previous reagent information present)”, or Based on the position information of 441, the reagent information database 36 can be referenced to restore the reagent information.

By editing the reagent information and registering it in the reagent information database 36, the sample analyzer 30 can use the reagent container 442 corresponding to the icon 700 for sample analysis, as described above. On the other hand, after restoring the reagent information, the analysis control unit 33a acquires information for recognizing the reagent container 442 corresponding to the icon 700 from the reagent information database . As a result, the sample analyzer 30 can use the reagent container 442 corresponding to the icon 700 for sample analysis. For the specific flow of processing when restoring the reagent information, see the item [Example 3] described later.

“Unregistered reagent” is displayed when the barcode reader 32 c reads information from the barcode A of the reagent container 442 but the reagent name is not registered in the reagent information database 36 . The operator can edit the reagent information for the icon 700 displaying "unregistered reagent". “Unregistered reagent lot” is displayed when the barcode reader 32 c reads information from the barcode A of the reagent container 442 but the lot is not registered in the reagent information database 36 . The operator can edit the reagent information for the icon 700 displaying "unregistered reagent lot". By editing the reagent information and registering it in the reagent information database 36, the sample analyzer 30 can use the reagent container 442 corresponding to the icon 700 for sample analysis, as described above.

In FIG. 8, (i) represents "remaining amount", (j) represents "remaining amount warning", (k) represents "reagent exhausted", and (l) represents "remaining amount unknown". Information. All of these are reagent information related to the remaining amount of the reagent. Normally, "remaining amount" is displayed. No remaining charge” is displayed, and “unknown remaining charge” is displayed when the remaining charge is unknown. The operator can cause the sample analyzer 30 to measure the remaining amount of the icons displaying the reagent information.

By measuring the remaining amount, the analysis control unit 33a can grasp the correct amount of the reagent contained in the reagent container 442 corresponding to each icon 700. FIG. If the amount of reagent is less than a predetermined threshold, the analysis control unit 33a may notify the user to replenish the reagent (for example, by changing the reagent information displayed on the icon 700). The analysis control unit 33a may also operate the measurement unit 32 to accept a reagent replenishment (for example, by rotating the reagent table 440 to a predetermined position). By replenishing the reagent by the operator, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the remaining amount of the reagent becomes insufficient during continuous analysis, and the sample analyzer 30 can be operated efficiently.

[Category of reagent information]
FIG. 9 is a table summarizing what the operator can do with the reagent information shown in FIGS. 8(e)-(l). In the table of FIG. 9, a "category" is set for each piece of reagent information, and one or more pieces of reagent information are classified into one category.

The states of the reagents represented by the reagent information classified into the same category have at least some common items. In one embodiment, this common denominator is that the manipulations that the operator can perform on the reagents are common. For example, "unregistered reagent" and "unregistered reagent lot" include "Information was read from the barcode A of the reagent container 442, but part of the reagent information (reagent name or reagent lot) is not stored in the reagent information database 36. They are common in that they are not registered", and they are also common in that the operation "edit reagent information" is possible. Similarly, for "remaining amount", "remaining amount warning", "reagent depleted", and "remaining amount unknown", "can read information from barcode A of reagent container 442 and obtain reagent information from the reagent information database". They are also common in that they are capable of "measuring the remaining amount" or "resetting the remaining amount".

However, the categorization of the reagent information shown in FIG. 9 is merely an example, and other categories may be appropriately set according to the purpose. For example, "remaining amount", "remaining amount warning", "reagent exhausted", and "remaining amount unknown" may be set as different categories.

In one embodiment, related icons 700 that can be selected after selecting one icon 700 (or icons 700 that are selected together when one icon 700 is selected) are referred to as "selected one icon 700 and Icons in the same category". In other words, the state of the reagent represented by one selected icon 700 and the state of the reagent represented by the related icon 700 are at least partially common.

When the categories are set as in FIG. 9, in one example, the selected one icon 700 and related icons 700 include "remaining amount", "remaining amount warning", "reagent exhausted" and "remaining amount". "Unknown" may be displayed. In this case, the operator selects a plurality of reagents corresponding to a plurality of icons 700 displaying any of "remaining amount", "remaining amount warning", "reagent exhausted", and "remaining amount unknown". Remaining amount measurement can be performed.

In one example, one selected icon 700 and related icons 700 may both display "barcode read error (no previous reagent information)". In this case, the operator collectively edits reagent information for a plurality of reagent containers 442 corresponding to a plurality of icons 700 displaying "barcode read error (previous reagent information present)". can be done. In another example, one selected icon 700 and related icons 700 may both display "barcode read error (previous reagent information present)". In this case, the operator collectively edits reagent information for a plurality of reagent containers 442 corresponding to a plurality of icons 700 displaying "barcode read error (previous reagent information present)". In addition, the reagent information can be restored all at once. In yet another example, one selected icon 700 and related icons 700 display either "Barcode read error (previous reagent information missing)" and "Barcode read error (previous reagent information present)". may have been In this case, the operator selects a plurality of reagents corresponding to a plurality of icons 700 displaying either "barcode reading error (with previous reagent information)" or "barcode reading error (with previous reagent information)". Reagent information can be edited collectively for the container 442 .

In one example, one selected icon 700 and related icons 700 may display either “unregistered reagent” or “unregistered reagent lot”. In this case, the operator can, for example, collectively edit the reagent information for the reagent container 442 corresponding to the icon 700 displaying "unregistered reagent" and "unregistered reagent lot". .

In one example, the one selected icon 700 and related icons 700 may correspond to reagents whose information has been read from barcode A on reagent container 442 and which have not expired (Fig. 9 classification corresponds to the icon 700 displaying "remaining amount", "remaining amount warning", "reagent exhausted", and "remaining amount unknown"). In this case, the operator selects a plurality of reagents corresponding to a plurality of icons 700 displaying any of "remaining amount", "remaining amount warning", "reagent exhausted", and "remaining amount unknown". For example, remaining amount measurement can be performed collectively, calibration curves can be created collectively, and accuracy control can be collectively performed.

[Reagent management screen]
FIG. 10 is an overall view of the reagent management screen 600. As shown in FIG. The reagent management screen 600 includes a reagent arrangement display area 610, a holder information display area 620, a consumables information display area 630, a list information display area 640, an operation instruction area 650, and a mode switching section 680. be Here, the display section 33c has a touch panel function. Therefore, the operator can select or operate by directly touching a button or the like displayed on the reagent management screen 600 .

In FIG. 10 , the layout of the icons 700 is designed to correspond to the layout of the reagents in the holder 441 of the sample analyzer 30 . In the figure, 38 icons 700 are arranged corresponding to the arrangement state of reagents arranged in the reagent table 440 . Further, six icons 700 are arranged in the reagent arrangement display area 610 at the bottom of the reagent management screen 600 corresponding to the arrangement state of the diluent or washing liquid. Note that when no reagent is placed in the holding portion 441, an icon 700 including reagent information "no reagent" is displayed.

These icons 700 can be selected by a selection operation (tapping with a finger, clicking with a mouse, etc.). In FIG. 10, the icons 700 of A1-10 are displayed so that it can be determined that they are in the selected state. Note that the icon 700 (A1-10) is surrounded by a thick frame (in the following figures, in order to distinguish individual icons 700, the corresponding holders of the holding unit 441 are shown in brackets). may include first name).

As described above, icon 700 displays various reagent information. For example, in FIG. 10, icon 700 (A1-10), icon 700 (A1-7), and icon 700 (D2-2) all represent reagents used for sample analysis, but the remaining amounts of reagents are different. . Icon 700 (B-2) represents a diluent. An icon 700 (A2-5) represents that unregistered reagents are arranged.

Icons 700 corresponding to the reagents arranged in the holding section 441 are displayed in the reagent arrangement display area 610 . In the holder information display area 620, information regarding reagents arranged in the holding section 441 corresponding to the icon 700 in the selected state is displayed. Such information includes holder number, reagent name, order of use, remaining usable amount (usable amount), number of remaining tests, presence/absence of stirring, lot number, type of reagent container, expiration date of reagent, set date , set time and elapsed time. The consumables information display area 630 displays the stock amount of washing water and cuvettes, the remaining capacity of the waste liquid tank and used cuvette disposal box, and the like. In the list information display area 640, the remaining number of tests that can be performed (determined by the remaining amount of reagent, etc.), the remaining amount of reagent, the remaining amount of diluent, and the like are displayed using tabs. The operation instruction area 650 includes buttons for instructing a reagent corresponding to the selected icon to perform a predetermined operation. In FIG. 10, four types of buttons are shown, namely, a "remaining amount measurement" button, a "remaining amount reset" button, a "reagent information input" button, and a "reagent information restoration" button. The operations described in the respective buttons are performed for the reagents corresponding to the icon 700 in the folded state. The mode switching unit 680 switches modes of the reagent management screen 600 . Of particular importance is switching between the "normal selection mode" and the "multiple selection mode." This will be described in detail in Embodiments 1-3.

[Embodiment 1]
A display method according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG. In Embodiment 1, multiple reagents are selected in multiple selection mode.

First, tap the mode switching unit 680 to switch to the multiple selection mode ((a) in FIG. 11). Note that the check box in the mode switcher 680 is checked. A plurality of icons 700 can be selected on the display screen in the multiple selection mode.

FIG. 11(b) shows the display screen when the icon 700 (A1-10) is selected from the state of FIG. 11(a). In the first embodiment, the icon 700 (A1-10) is selected by tapping. At this time, icon 700 (A1-8) and icon 700 (A1-2), which are reagent icons (second reagent icons) related to reagent information included in selected icon 700 (A1-10), are bright. is displayed. On the other hand, other icons 700 are displayed dark. As a result, icon 700 (A1-10) and related reagent icons 700 (A1-2) and 700 (A1-8) are displayed so as to be distinguishable from other icons 700. FIG.

That is, in (b) of FIG. 11, (i) the icon 700 (A1-10) selected first is displayed so that it can be determined that it is in the selected state, and (ii) the icon 700 (A1-10) ), icons 700 (A1-2) and 700 (A1-8), which are icons of reagents related to reagent information included in .

In addition, in FIG. 11(b), the icon with "the same reagent name" is set as the "related reagent icon". However, the method of selecting icons of related reagents is not limited to this (the same applies to other embodiments).

FIG. 11(c) shows the display screen when the icon 700 (A1-8) is selected from the state of FIG. 11(b). At this time, the additionally selected icon 700 (A1-8) is also in a selected state (note that the surrounding is surrounded by a thick frame), and the first selected icon 700 (A1-10) is also selected. ) and two icons are selected. On the other hand, the icon 700 (A1-2) that is selectable but not selected by the operator is not selected.

That is, in (c) of FIG. 11, by selecting the icon 700 (A1-8) that was displayed so as to be selectable in (b), the icon 700 (A1-8) is also selected. It is displayed so that it can be determined that it is in a state of

[Reference example]
As a reference example, an operation in a mode other than the multiple selection mode (hereinafter referred to as "normal selection mode") will be described with reference to FIG. Note that in this reference example, the check box of the mode switching unit 680 is not checked.

FIG. 12(a) shows a state in which the icon 700 (A1-10) is selected in the normal selection mode. Note that the icon 700 (A1-10) is surrounded by a thick frame. Also, the surroundings of the icons other than the icon 700 (A1-10) are neither brightly displayed nor darkly displayed. That is, the associated reagent icons are not displayed in a distinguishable manner.

FIG. 12B shows the display screen when the icon 700 (A1-8) is selected from the state of FIG. 12A. At this time, the icon 700 (A1-8) is in the selected state, whereas the icon 700 (A1-10) is not in the selected state. In other words, even if another icon 700 is selected while a certain icon 700 is selected, only the icon in the selected state is changed, and a plurality of icons cannot be selected.

[Embodiment 2]
A display method according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG. In the second embodiment, multiple reagents are collectively selected in the multiple selection mode. FIG. 13(a) shows a state in which the mode switching unit 680 is tapped to switch to the multiple selection mode (that is, the same state as in FIG. 13(a)).

FIG. 13(b) shows the display screen when the icon 700 (A1-10) is selected from the state of FIG. 13(a). In the second embodiment, the icon 700 (A1-10) is selected by long pressing. At this time, in addition to the icon 700 (A1-10) selected by the operator, related reagent icons 700 (A1-2) and 700 (A1-8) are also selected. In other words, the selected icon 700 (A1-10) and related reagent icons 700 (A1-2) and 700 (A1-8) can be displayed without requiring an additional tap operation as in the first embodiment. It is possible to put them in a selected state collectively.

In other words, in FIG. 13(b), all of the icons 700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8), and 700 (A1-10) are in the selected state and are in the selected state. Something is identifiably displayed.

[Embodiment 3]
A display method according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG. In Embodiment 3, switching from the normal selection mode to the multiple selection mode and collective selection of a plurality of reagents are performed in the same operation. (a) of FIG. 14 shows a state in which the mode switching unit 680 is tapped to switch to the normal selection mode.

FIG. 14B shows the display screen when the icon 700 (A1-10) is selected from the state of FIG. 14A. In the third embodiment, the icon 700 (A1-10) is selected by long pressing. At this time, the selected icon 700 (A1-10) and related reagent icons 700 (A1-2) and 700 (A1-8) are collectively selected. The selection mode is also switched, and the mode switching section 680 is in a checked state.

[Modification 1]
Embodiment 1 and Embodiment 2 or Embodiment 1 and Embodiment 3 can be combined (see FIG. 15). In this modified example, the analysis control unit 33a sets a predetermined threshold value for the duration of touching the touch panel, and distinguishes between tapping (first selection means) and long pressing (second selection means). Then, according to the selection by tapping (first selection means), the selected icon 700 (A1-10) is selected, and the related reagent icons 700 (A1-2) and 700 (A1-8) are selected. make it selectable. On the other hand, the selected icon 700 (A1-10) and related reagent icons 700 (A1-2) and 700 (A1-8) are selected according to the selection by the long press (second selection means). state.

[Modification 2]
By preparing two types of multiple selection modes, it is possible to switch whether or not to collectively select (see FIG. 16). That is, in the first multiple selection mode, the selected icon 700 (A1-10) is selected in accordance with the selection (tap) of the icon 700 (A1-10), and the associated reagent icon 700 (A1 -2) and 700 (A1-8) are made selectable. On the other hand, in the second multiple selection mode, according to the selection (tap) of the icon 700 (A1-10), the selected icon 700 (A1-10) and related reagent icons 700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8) are selected. The difference from Modification 1 is that there is no need to prepare a plurality of selection means.

[Modification 3]
In the above embodiments and variations, a method for deselecting the icon 700 may be provided.

(Modification 3-1)
As an example of such a method, FIG. 17 illustrates a method of reselecting an icon in a selected state. In (a), icons 700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8) and 700 (A1-10) are selected. In (b), by selecting icon 700 (A1-2), only icons 700 (A1-8) and 700 (A1-10) are selected. Here, the selection means for canceling the selected state of the icon 700 may be the same as the selection means for selecting the icon 700, or may be different. For example, when the icon 700 is selected by one-tapping, the design may be such that the selected state is canceled by one-tapping, or the selected state is canceled by double-tapping.

(Modification 3-2)
As another example of the method of canceling the selection state of the icon 700, FIG. 18 illustrates a method of switching from the multiple selection mode to a mode other than the multiple selection mode. In (a), icons 700 (A1-8) and 700 (A1-10) are selected, and 700 (A1-2) is selectable. In (b), by switching the multiple selection mode to the normal selection mode, all the icons are changed to a state in which they are not selected. When switching from the multiple selection mode to the normal selection mode, the selected state of at least one icon 700 should be canceled.

[Predetermined operation steps]
Three typical examples of the "predetermined operation" performed in S50 of FIG. 4 will be described below.

[Example 1: Remaining reagent measurement]
Example 1 is an example of measuring the remaining amount of reagents corresponding to a plurality of selected icons 700 . According to the categories in FIG. 9, this operation can be performed for icons containing reagent information of "remaining amount", "remaining amount warning", "no remaining amount", and "remaining amount unknown". As described above, for efficient measurement, it is necessary to confirm whether there are sufficient reagents for the scheduled measurements before performing continuous measurements using the sample analyzer 30 .

In addition, many of the reagents used for analyzing the coagulation/fibrinolysis function of blood are sealed in vials rather than in cartridges. Therefore, reagents of the same type and same lot can be collectively used in one vial. For example, after the sample analyzer 30 has been used, the two reagents that have been used up to about half of their capacity are transferred to one vial to prepare for the next use. In this case, the reagent information database 36 stores the remaining amount of the reagent immediately before the end of use of the sample analyzer 30, but it is not known that the reagent has been replenished by the operator after that.

Due to such circumstances, it is important to measure the remaining amount before starting continuous measurement by the sample analyzer 30 . On the reagent management screen 600 displayed by the sample analyzer 30, it is possible to select a plurality of reagents (reagents whose names and lots are known). can be done. In addition, by informing the operator of the measurement result of the remaining amount, it is possible to prompt the operator to replenish the necessary reagent.

Hereinafter, based on FIG. 19, the flow of processing when measuring the remaining amounts of the corresponding reagents after selecting a plurality of icons 700 will be described.

In S51a, an input for remaining amount measurement is accepted. This step is triggered by the operator tapping the “remaining amount measurement” button in the operation instruction area 650 .

In S52a, the liquid level of the reagent contained in the reagent container 442 is detected. Specifically, the nozzle 451 (461) of the reagent dispensing section 450 (460) moves downward from the initial position (height H1) for aspirating the reagent. The nozzle 451 (461) is driven by a stepping motor, and moves by a movement distance D each time one pulse is input to the stepping motor. A sensor is provided at the tip of the nozzle 451 (461) to detect the liquid level of the reagent. At the same time, the number of pulses P when the sensor detects the liquid level of the reagent is acquired by the measurement control unit 32a.

In S53a, the analysis control unit 33a calculates the height of the liquid surface (see FIG. 20). Specifically, the analysis control section 33a receives the number of pulses P from the measurement control section 32a. After that, the analysis control unit 33a calculates the height H of the liquid surface according to the following equation (1) (H1 and D are stored as given values in the analysis storage unit 33b).
H (height of liquid surface) = H1 (height of initial position) - P (number of pulses) x D (movement distance of one pulse) (1).

In S54a, the analysis control unit 33a calculates the remaining amount of reagent from the type of container and the height of the liquid surface. Specifically, the analysis control unit 33 a acquires the horizontal inner area S of the reagent container 442 from the reagent information database 36 . Next, the analysis control unit 33a calculates the remaining amount T of the reagent by the following formula (2).
T (remaining amount) = H (height of liquid surface) x S (inner area of reagent container) (2).

In S<b>55 a , the analysis control unit 33 a stores the calculated reagent remaining amount T in the reagent information database 36 . Here, if the reagent information database already stores data on the remaining amount of reagent, the data is deleted, and the remaining amount of reagent T calculated in steps S51a to S54a is newly stored.

[Example 2: Batch editing of reagent information]
Example 2 is an example of measuring the remaining amount of reagents corresponding to a plurality of selected icons 700 . According to the categories in Fig. 9, for icons containing reagent information of "barcode reading error (no previous reagent information)", "barcode reading error (with previous reagent information)", "unregistered reagent", and "unregistered reagent lot" , this operation is permissible. For example, this example is useful when there are a plurality of lot-unregistered reagents, all of which belong to the same lot.

Hereinafter, based on FIG. 21, the flow of processing when selecting a plurality of icons 700 and collectively editing the reagent information of the corresponding plurality of reagents will be described.

In S51b, an input for editing information is accepted. This step is triggered by the operator tapping the “edit information” button in the operation instruction area 650 .

In S52b, the display control unit 51 displays the reagent information editing area 2300 on the display unit 33c. The reagent information editing area 2300 is, for example, a pop-up screen as shown in FIG. In FIG. 22, the information of the reagent name "PT THS" can be read from the barcode A of the reagent container 442, but the container type, reagent lot number, expiration date, order of use, etc. are not set.

In S53b, input of information is accepted. At this time, the operator appropriately inputs reagent information via the input unit 33d.

In S54b, the analysis control unit 33a stores the edited reagent information in the reagent information database . As a result, the reagent information of the plurality of reagents corresponding to the plurality of selected icons 700 is updated.

[Example 3: Restoration of reagent information]
Example 3 is an example of restoring reagent information for reagents corresponding to a plurality of selected icons 700 . According to the category in FIG. 9, this operation can be executed for the icon containing the reagent information of "Barcode read error (previous reagent information present)". For example, although the reagent container 442 was left in the holder 441 after the sample analyzer 30 was used last time, a barcode reading error occurred prior to using the sample analyzer 30 this time. If so, you can do this.

The flow of processing for restoring a plurality of corresponding reagent information after selecting a plurality of icons 700 will be described below with reference to FIG.

In S51c, an input for information restoration is accepted. This step is triggered by the operator tapping the “Information Restore” button in the operation instruction area 650 .

In S52c, the analysis control unit 33a searches the reagent information database 36 to acquire necessary reagent information. Specifically, the analysis control unit 33a refers to the holder numbers of the holding unit 441 corresponding to the plurality of selected icons 700. FIG. Next, the analysis control unit 33a acquires the reagent information corresponding to the holder number from the reagent information database 36. FIG. As a result, the reagents that were placed until the last use are extracted at the positions of the holding portion 441 corresponding to the plurality of selected icons 700 .

In S53c, the analysis control unit 33a stores the reagent information acquired in S52c in the reagent information database . Thereby, the reagent information database 36 is updated.

[Other aspects]
The present invention also includes the following aspects.

A display method according to an aspect of the present invention is a display method in a sample analyzer (30) including a plurality of holding units (441) holding reagent containers (442) for reagents used for sample analysis, 441) are displayed on the display unit (33c); and an operation receiving step of receiving a predetermined operation related to a plurality of mutually related icons (700) selected in the icon selection step, wherein The operation of selecting the plurality of icons (700) is an operation of selecting a portion of the icons (700) from the plurality of icons (700) displayed on the display section (33c). (i) a selection operation target icon (700 (A1-10)) that is the target of the selection operation, and (ii) a related icon (700 (A1-2) related to the selection operation target icon. , 700 (A1-8)) are selected, and the predetermined operations include (i) measuring the remaining amount of the reagent, (ii) editing reagent information regarding the reagent, and (iii) (iv) resetting the remaining amount of said reagent;

According to the above configuration, a plurality of mutually related icons (that is, the selection operation target icon (700 (A1-10)) and the related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8))) are selected. , a predetermined operation related to the plurality of mutually related icons (700) (that is, (i) measurement of the remaining amount of the reagent, (ii) editing of reagent information regarding the reagent, (iii) the It is possible to cause the sample analyzer (30) to perform an operation including restoring the reagent information about the reagent or (iv) resetting the remaining amount of the reagent. Therefore, the operator of the sample analyzer (30) can perform a predetermined operation related to a plurality of mutually related icons with a single operation input, saving labor for operation.

Here, the icon (700) means an icon displayed on the reagent management screen (600) of the display section (33c) of the sample analyzer (30).

Reagent information related to the reagent is associated with the reagent, and the selection operation target icon (700 (A1-10)) and related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)) correspond to the reagent information. It may be displayed in a corresponding manner.

According to the above configuration, the selection operation target icon (700 (A1-10)) and the related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)) are displayed in a manner corresponding to the reagent information of the corresponding reagent. Is displayed. Therefore, the operator of the sample analyzer (30), by looking at the selected operation target icon (700 (A1-10)) and the related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)), can Information can be visually recognized.

Here, the reagent information means various information about reagents. The reagent information may also include information on the state of each reagent placed in the holding section (441) of the sample analyzer (30). The reagent information includes, for example, information for identifying the reagent, information indicating the state of the reagent, information regarding measurement items of the reagent, and the like. In addition, since the reagent container may not be arranged in the holding section (441), the reagent information may include information indicating whether or not the reagent container is arranged in the holding section (441).

The selection operation target icon (700 (A1-10)) and the related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)) may have a common part in the aspect corresponding to each reagent information .

According to the above configuration, there is a common part in the display modes of the selection operation target icon (700 (A1-10)) and the related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)). That is, the selection operation target icon (700 (A1-10)) and the related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)) are displayed in a partially common display mode. Therefore, the operator of the sample analyzer (30) visually recognizes the selected operation target icon (700 (A1-10)) and related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)). can do.

In the operation receiving step, receiving an instruction to edit the reagent information related to the state of the reagent held in the holding unit (421) corresponding to the selected operation target icon (700 (A1-10)), and responding to the instruction related to the state of the reagent held in the holding unit (421) corresponding to the selection operation target icon (700 (A1-10)) and the related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)). Reagent information may be collectively edited.

According to the above configuration, the analysis control unit (33a) accepts an instruction to edit the reagent information of the reagent corresponding to the selection operation target icon (700 (A1-10)), thereby allowing the selection operation target icon ( 700(A1-10)) and related icons (700(A1-2), 700(A1-8)) can be collectively edited. Therefore, the operator of the sample analyzer (30) selects the selection operation target icon (700 (A1-10)), and furthermore, the reagent information of the reagent corresponding to the selection operation target icon (700 (A1-10)) is displayed. , the reagent information of the reagents corresponding to the related icons (700(A1-2), 700(A1-8)) can also be updated.

The reagent container (422) has a reagent information storage section (barcode A) for storing reagent information. Further, if the reagent held in the holding unit (421) corresponding to the selection operation target icon (700 (A1-10)) is a reagent whose reagent information could not be read in the reading step, the related icon (700 (A1 -2), 700 (A1-8)) may be an icon corresponding to the holding unit (421) holding the reagent whose reagent information could not be read.

According to the above configuration, the icon (700) corresponding to the holding unit (441) whose reagent information storage unit (barcode A) could not be read is selected as the selection operation target icon (700 (A1-10)). Similarly, the analysis control unit (33a) changes the icon (700) corresponding to the holding unit (441) whose reagent information storage unit (barcode A) could not be read to the related icon (700 (A1-2 ), 700 (A1-8)). Therefore, the operator of the sample analyzer (30) selects one of the icons (700) corresponding to the holding section (441) whose reagent information storage section (barcode A) could not be read. Similarly, another icon (700) corresponding to the holding section whose reagent information storage section (barcode A) could not be read can also be selected. For the reagents stored in the reagent containers (442) held in the holding unit (441), for example, the reagent information can be collectively updated, and the reagent information database (36) can be updated. Appropriate reagent information can also be obtained from

The reagent container (422) has a reagent information storage section (barcode A) for storing reagent information. Further including, the reagent held in the holding unit (421) corresponding to the selection operation target icon (700 (A1-10)) is the reagent whose reagent information has been read in the reading step and is stored in the reagent information database If the reagent has no registered reagent information, the related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)) are the reagents whose reagent information has been read, and the reagent information is stored in the reagent information database. It may be an icon (700) corresponding to a holding section (421) holding unregistered reagents.

According to the above configuration, when the selection operation target icon (700 (A1-10)) is the icon (700) corresponding to "a reagent whose reagent information has been read but is not registered", Similarly, the analysis control unit (33a) replaces the icon (700) corresponding to "a reagent whose reagent information has been read but is not registered" with related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8 )). Therefore, the operator of the sample analyzer (30) selects one of the icons (700) corresponding to "a reagent whose reagent information has been read but is not registered", and similarly " Other icons (700) corresponding to "reagent for which reagent information was read but not registered" can also be selected. For such reagents, for example, the reagent information can be collectively edited.

The reagent container (441) has a reagent information storage section (barcode A) for storing reagent information. Further including, the reagent held in the holding unit (421) corresponding to the selection operation target icon (700 (A1-10)) is the reagent whose reagent information has been read in the reading step and has expired If the reagent is not expired, the related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)) are also the reagents whose reagent information has been read and the expiration date has not expired. It may be an icon corresponding to (421).

According to the above configuration, when the selection operation target icon (700 (A1-10)) is the icon (700) corresponding to the "reagent whose reagent information can be read and whose expiration date has not expired", the analysis control unit Similarly, (33a) sets the icon (700) corresponding to "a reagent whose reagent information can be read and has not expired" as related icons (700(A1-2), 700(A1-8)). Therefore, the operator of the sample analyzer (30) similarly selects "the reagent information is Other icons (700) corresponding to "readable and unexpired reagents" can also be selected. For such reagents, for example, it is possible to collectively instruct the measurement of the remaining amount, collectively instruct the preparation of a calibration curve, collectively instruct the execution of quality control. You can also

Arrangement of a plurality of icons (700) on a display screen displayed on a display section (33c), arrangement of a holding section (441) to which a reagent container (442) indicated by the plurality of icons (700) is mounted, may correspond.

According to the above configuration, the arrangement of the icons (700) on the display section (33c) and the arrangement of the reagent containers (442) on the reagent table (440) correspond to each other. Therefore, the operator of the sample analyzer (30) can intuitively recognize the actual arrangement of the reagent containers (442) on the display screen, which further enhances operability.

A sample analyzer (30) according to another aspect of the present invention is a sample analyzer (30) comprising a plurality of holders (421) for holding reagent containers (422) for reagents used for analysis of a sample. A display control unit (51) that displays a plurality of icons (700) corresponding to each of the units (421) on the display unit (33c), and a plurality of icons (700) displayed on the display unit (33c). an input unit (33d) that receives an operation to select a plurality of related icons (700); a control unit (analysis control unit 33a) that receives a predetermined operation related to the selected mutually related icons (700); , and the operation of selecting a plurality of mutually related icons (700) received by the input unit (33d) selects some icons (700) from the plurality of icons (700) displayed on the display unit (33c). It is a selection operation, and by the selection operation of some icons (700), (i) the selection operation target icon (700 (A1-10)) that is the target of the selection operation, and (ii) the selection operation target Associated icons (700(A1-2), 700(A1-8)) associated with the icon are selected, and the predetermined operation includes (i) measuring the remaining amount of the reagent, (ii) editing reagent information, (iii) restoring reagent information about said reagent after use has begun, or (iv) resetting the remaining amount of said reagent.

According to the above configuration, the predetermined operation (that is, (i) the above-mentioned (ii) editing reagent information about the reagent; (iii) restoring reagent information about the reagent after the start of use; or (iv) resetting the remaining amount of the reagent). A receptive sample analyzer (30) is provided.

A program according to still another aspect of the present invention is a program for controlling a sample analyzer (30) including a plurality of holding units (421) holding reagent containers (422) for reagents used for sample analysis, a display step of displaying a plurality of icons (700) corresponding to each of the sections (421) on the display section (33c); causing a computer to execute an icon selection step of receiving an operation to select an icon (700) and an operation receiving step of receiving a predetermined operation related to a plurality of mutually related icons (700) selected in the icon selection step; The operation of selecting a plurality of mutually related icons (700) in the icon selection step is an operation of selecting a portion of the icons (700) from the plurality of icons (700) displayed on the display section (33c). By the selection operation of the part icon (700), (i) the selection operation target icon (700 (A1-10)) that is the target of the selection operation, and (ii) the related icon related to the selection operation target icon ( 700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)) are selected, and the predetermined operation includes (i) measuring the remaining amount of the reagent, (ii) editing reagent information regarding the reagent, and (iii) ) restoration of reagent information about the reagent after the start of use; or (iv) resetting the remaining amount of the reagent.

According to the above configuration, the predetermined operation (that is, (i) the above-mentioned (ii) editing reagent information about the reagent; (iii) restoring reagent information about the reagent after the start of use; or (iv) resetting the remaining amount of the reagent). A program is provided to control the sample analyzer (30) so that it can be received.

A recording medium according to still another aspect of the present invention is a computer-readable recording medium recording the program.

According to the configuration, the program can exist in a form with physical substance.

A display method according to another aspect of the present invention is a display method in a sample analyzer (30) including a plurality of holders (441) holding reagent containers (442) for reagents used for sample analysis, a display step of displaying a plurality of icons (700) corresponding to each of (441) on the display section (33c); A selection step, an operation reception step of receiving a predetermined operation related to the icon (700) selected in the icon selection step, a first selection mode for selecting one icon (700), or a plurality of icons ( 700), wherein the icon selection step in the second selection mode selects from the plurality of icons (700) displayed on the display section (33c) one another. The operation of selecting a plurality of associated icons (700) is accepted.

According to the above configuration, a first selection mode for selecting one icon (700) and a second selection mode for selecting a plurality of icons (700) can be selected. In addition, when the second selection mode is selected, the sample analyzer (30) can be caused to perform predetermined operations related to a plurality of mutually related icons (700). Therefore, the operator of the sample analyzer (30) can perform a predetermined operation related to a plurality of mutually related icons with a single operation input, saving labor for operation.

The operation of selecting a plurality of mutually related icons (700) in the icon selection step of the second selection mode selects a portion of the icons (700) from the plurality of icons (700) displayed on the display section (33c). By the selection operation of the icon (700), (i) the selected operation target icon (700 (A1-10)) that is the target of the selection operation, and (ii) related to the selected operation target icon associated icons (700(A1-2), 700(A1-8)) may be selected.

According to the above configuration, the related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)) can also be brought into the selected state only by the selection operation on the selection operation target icon (700 (A1-10)). .

The operation of selecting a plurality of mutually related icons in the icon selection step of the second selection mode includes (i) an operation of selecting a portion of the icons (700) displayed on the display unit; ii) an operation of selecting related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)) related to the selection operation target icon (700 (A1-10)) that is the target of the selection operation; good.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to perform an operation of "selecting some of the related icons (700(A1-2), 700(A1-8)) and not selecting some of them".

In the icon selection step in the second selection mode, when an operation to select a selection operation target icon (700 (A1-10)) is received, related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)) are It may also include an identification display step of displaying identifiably from the icon.

According to the above configuration, the related icon (700(A1-2), 700(A1-8)) type icons are displayed so as to be identifiable. Therefore, the operator can easily recognize the related icons (700(A1-2), 700(A1-8)).

A sample analyzer (30) according to another aspect of the present invention is a sample analyzer (30) comprising a plurality of holders (421) for holding reagent containers (422) for reagents used for analysis of a sample. Select either a display control unit (51) that displays a plurality of icons (700) corresponding to each of the units (421) on the display unit (33c), or an icon (700) displayed on the display unit (33c) and a control unit (analysis control unit 33a) for receiving a predetermined operation related to the selected icon (700). An operation for selecting a first selection mode for selecting or a second selection mode for selecting a plurality of icons is further accepted, and an operation for selecting an icon (700) in the second selection mode is performed by the display unit (33c ) to select a plurality of icons (700) related to each other from the plurality of icons (700) displayed in ).

According to the above configuration, (i) a first selection mode for selecting one icon (700) and a second selection mode for selecting a plurality of icons (700) can be selected, and ( ii) When the second selection mode is selected, a sample analyzer (30) is provided that can accept predetermined operations related to a plurality of mutually related icons (700).

A program according to another aspect of the present invention is a program for controlling a sample analyzer (30) provided with a plurality of holding units (441) holding reagent containers (442) for reagents used for sample analysis, wherein the holding unit a display step of displaying a plurality of icons (700) corresponding to each of (442) on the display unit (33c); A selection step, an operation reception step of receiving a predetermined operation related to the icon (700) selected in the icon selection step, a first selection mode for selecting one icon (700), or a plurality of icons ( and a mode selection step of selecting a second selection mode for selecting the icon (700), and the icon selection step in the second selection mode includes a plurality of icons (700) displayed on the display unit (33c). , an operation of selecting a plurality of mutually related icons (700) is accepted.

According to the above configuration, (i) a first selection mode for selecting one icon (700) and a second selection mode for selecting a plurality of icons (700) can be selected, and ( ii) When the second selection mode is selected, a program for controlling the sample analyzer (30) is provided so as to accept predetermined operations related to a plurality of mutually related icons (700). .

A display method according to another aspect of the present invention is a display method in a sample analyzer (30) including a plurality of holders (441) holding reagent containers (442) for reagents used for sample analysis, (441) are displayed on the display unit (33c); ), an operation receiving step of receiving a predetermined operation related to a plurality of mutually related icons (700) selected in the icon selecting step, and selecting one icon (700). a mode selection step of selecting a first selection mode for selecting a plurality of icons (700) or a second selection mode for selecting a plurality of icons (700), wherein the icon selection step in the second selection mode is performed by the display unit (33c) receives an operation of selecting a plurality of mutually related icons (700) from the icons (700) displayed in the .

According to the above configuration, (i) a first selection mode for selecting one icon (700) and a second selection mode for selecting a plurality of icons (700) can be selected, and ( ii) When the second selection mode is selected, it is possible to cause the sample analyzer (30) to perform predetermined operations related to a plurality of mutually related icons (700).

In order to solve the above-described problems, a display method according to an aspect of the present invention provides a sample analyzer (30) having a plurality of holding units (441) holding reagent containers (442) for reagents used for sample analysis. A display method comprising: a first display step of displaying a plurality of icons (700) corresponding to each of a holding portion (441) on a display portion (33c); and an icon (700) displayed on the display portion (33c). and related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1- 8)) is displayed as a selectable icon (700) in a distinguishable manner.

The display method is a related icon that receives an operation of selecting one by one the related icons (700(A1-2), 700(A1-8)) displayed so as to be identifiable as selectable icons (700). The method may further include a selection step and an operation reception step of collectively receiving predetermined operations related to the plurality of icons (700) selected in the icon selection step and the related icon selection step.

The predetermined operation includes (i) measuring the remaining amount of the reagent, (ii) editing reagent information about the reagent, (iii) restoring reagent information about the reagent after the start of use, or (iv) Resetting the remaining amount may also be included.

The display method receives, in the operation receiving step, an instruction to edit reagent information related to the state of reagents held in a holding unit (441) corresponding to a plurality of selected icons (700), According to an instruction, the reagent information related to the state of the reagent held in the holding unit (441) corresponding to the selected icons (700) may be collectively edited.

In the display method, one of the icons (700) displayed on the display section (33c) and related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)) related to the icon (700) are collectively displayed. It may further include an icon collective selection step of receiving an operation of selecting by .

The display method further includes a mode setting step of setting an icon batch selection mode for collectively selecting the icons (700), wherein the icon batch selection step is performed when the icon batch selection mode is set. may be executable.

The collective icon selection step may be executed by receiving a predetermined operation different from the selection operation in the icon selection step.

A sample analyzer (30) according to another aspect of the present invention is a sample analyzer (30) comprising a plurality of holders (441) for holding reagent containers (442) for reagents used for analysis of a sample. A display unit (33c) that displays a plurality of icons (700) corresponding to each of the units (442), and an input unit ( 33d), and the related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)) related to the selection operation target icon (700 (A1-10)) that is the target of the selection operation are converted into selectable icons ( 700) in a distinguishable manner (analysis control unit 33a).

A control program according to still another aspect of the present invention is a program for controlling a sample analyzer (30) comprising a plurality of holders (441) holding reagent containers (442) for reagents used for sample analysis, a display step of displaying a plurality of icons (700) corresponding to each of the holding portion (441) on the display portion (33c); and an operation of selecting one of the icons (700) displayed on the display portion (33c). An icon selection step to be accepted and related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)) related to the selection operation target icon (700 (A1-10)) that is the target of the selection operation can be selected. and a display step of displaying the icon (700) in a distinguishable manner.

In order to solve the above-described problems, a display method according to an aspect of the present invention provides a sample analyzer (30) having a plurality of holding units (441) holding reagent containers (442) for reagents used for sample analysis. A display method comprising: a first display step of displaying a plurality of icons (700) corresponding to each of a holding portion (441) on a display portion (33c); and an icon (700) displayed on the display portion (33c). and related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1- 8)) is displayed so as to be identifiable as a selectable icon (700); and a related icon (700 (A1 -2), a related icon selection step of receiving an operation to select 700 (A1-8)) one by one; and an operation receiving step of collectively receiving the operations of

The predetermined operation includes (i) measuring the remaining amount of the reagent, (ii) editing reagent information about the reagent, (iii) restoring reagent information about the reagent after the start of use, or (iv) Resetting the remaining amount may also be included.

The display method receives, in the operation receiving step, an instruction to edit reagent information related to the state of reagents held in a holding unit (441) corresponding to a plurality of selected icons (700), According to an instruction, the reagent information related to the state of the reagent held in the holding unit (441) corresponding to the selected icons (700) may be collectively edited.

In the display method, one of the icons (700) displayed on the display section (33c) and related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)) related to the icon (700) are collectively displayed. It may further include an icon collective selection step of receiving an operation of selecting by .

The display method further includes a mode setting step of setting an icon batch selection mode for collectively selecting the icons (700), wherein the icon batch selection step is performed when the icon batch selection mode is set. may be executable.

The collective icon selection step may be executed by receiving a predetermined operation different from the selection operation in the icon selection step.

A sample analyzer (30) according to another aspect of the present invention is a sample analyzer (30) comprising a plurality of holders (441) for holding reagent containers (442) for reagents used for analysis of a sample. A display unit (33c) that displays a plurality of icons (700) corresponding to each of the units (442), and an input unit ( 33d), and the related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)) related to the selection operation target icon (700 (A1-10)) that is the target of the selection operation are converted into selectable icons ( 700), and the input unit (33d) includes a related icon displayed so as to be identifiable as the selectable icon (700). (700(A1-2), 700(A1-8)) are accepted one by one, and the control unit (analysis control unit 33a) selects one of the icons (700) displayed on the display unit (33c). and the operation of selecting one by one the related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)) displayed so as to be identifiable as selectable icons (700). It collectively accepts predetermined operations related to the plurality of icons (700).

A control program according to still another aspect of the present invention is a program for controlling a sample analyzer (30) comprising a plurality of holders (441) holding reagent containers (442) for reagents used for sample analysis, a display step of displaying a plurality of icons (700) corresponding to each of the holding portion (441) on the display portion (33c); and an operation of selecting one of the icons (700) displayed on the display portion (33c). An icon selection step to be accepted and related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)) related to the selection operation target icon (700 (A1-10)) that is the target of the selection operation can be selected. A display step of recognizably displaying the icon (700), and related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8) displayed recognizably as the selectable icon (700) ) one by one, and an operation receiving step of collectively receiving a predetermined operation related to the plurality of icons (700) selected in the icon selection step and the related icon selection step. and cause the computer to execute

A display method according to still another aspect of the present invention is a display method in a sample analyzer (30) including a plurality of holding units (441) holding reagent containers (442) for reagents used for sample analysis, a first display step of displaying a plurality of icons (700) corresponding to each of the portions (441) on the display portion (33c); and an operation of selecting one of the icons (700) displayed on the display portion (33c). An icon selection step to accept and related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)) related to the selection operation target icon (700 (A1-10)) that is the target of the selection operation can be selected. a second display step of displaying such that the icon (700) is recognizable, any of the icons (700) displayed on the display unit (33c), and related icons (700) related to the icon (700) (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)); and a mode setting step of setting an icon batch selection mode for collectively selecting icons (700). , wherein the collective icon selection step is executable when the collective icon selection mode is set.

A sample analyzer (30) according to still another aspect of the present invention is a sample analyzer (30) comprising a plurality of holders (441) for holding reagent containers (442) for reagents used for sample analysis, A display unit (33c) that displays a plurality of icons (700) corresponding to each of the holding unit (442), and an input unit that receives an operation to select one of the icons (700) displayed on the display unit (33c) (33d), and related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)) related to the selection operation target icon (700 (A1-10)) which is the target of the selection operation, are selectable icons. a control unit (analysis control unit 33a) that recognizably displays (700), and the input unit (33d) is one of the icons (700) displayed on the display unit (33c), and Receiving an operation to collectively select related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)) related to the icon (700), the control unit (analysis control unit 33a) selects the icon (700) An icon collective selection mode for collective selection is set, and any of the icons (700) displayed on the display unit (33c) and related icons (700 (A1-2) related to the icon (700) are displayed. , 700(A1-8)) can be accepted when the icon batch selection mode is set.

A control program according to still another aspect of the present invention is a program for controlling a sample analyzer (30) comprising a plurality of holders (441) holding reagent containers (442) for reagents used for sample analysis, a display step of displaying a plurality of icons (700) corresponding to each of the holding portion (441) on the display portion (33c); and an operation of selecting one of the icons (700) displayed on the display portion (33c). An icon selection step to be accepted and related icons (700 (A1-2), 700 (A1-8)) related to the selection operation target icon (700 (A1-10)) that is the target of the selection operation can be selected. A display step of displaying the icon (700) in a recognizable manner, any of the icons (700) displayed on the display unit (33c), and related icons (700 (A1- 2) an icon batch selection step of receiving an operation to collectively select the icons (700 (A1-8)); and a mode setting step of setting an icon batch selection mode for collectively selecting the icons (700). The icon batch selection step can be executed by a computer when the icon batch selection mode is set.

30: sample analyzer 33a: analysis control unit (control unit)
33c: display unit 33d: input unit 36: reagent information database 51: display control unit 441: holding unit 442: reagent container 700: icon A: barcode

Claims (21)

A display method for a sample analyzer that analyzes a sample using a reagent, comprising:
a first display step of displaying a display screen including a plurality of icons corresponding to a plurality of reagents arranged in the sample analyzer;
a mode switching step of switching the mode of the display screen between at least a first mode and a second mode;
a second display step of displaying the selected icon in a manner different from other icons when the icon displayed on the display screen is selected in the first mode;
In the second mode, when the icon displayed on the display screen is selected, the selected icon and at least one related icon related to the selected icon are displayed in a manner different from other icons. and a third display step of
In the third display step, the selected icon and the at least one related icon are displayed in different manners.
Display method. A display method for a sample analyzer that analyzes a sample using a reagent, comprising:
a first display step of displaying a display screen including a plurality of icons corresponding to a plurality of reagents arranged in the sample analyzer;
a mode switching step of switching the mode of the display screen between at least a first mode and a second mode;
a second display step of displaying the selected icon in a manner different from other icons when the icon displayed on the display screen is selected in the first mode;
In the second mode, when the icon displayed on the display screen is selected, the selected icon and at least one related icon related to the selected icon are displayed in a manner different from other icons. and a third display step of
In the third display step, the reagent corresponding to the selected icon and the reagent corresponding to the at least one related icon are in a common state with respect to remaining reagent amount. 3. The display method according to claim 1, wherein in said third display step, said selected icon and said at least one related icon are displayed in a color or brightness different from that of other icons. 4. The display method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein in said third display step, said at least one related icon is displayed in a selectable manner. 2. The display method according to claim 1, wherein in said third display step, the reagent corresponding to said selected icon and the reagent corresponding to said at least one related icon correspond to the same measurement item. The display screen includes a mode switching unit for switching modes of the display screen,
The display method according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , wherein in the mode switching step, the mode of the display screen is switched according to the operation of the mode switching unit. The display method according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , further comprising an operation receiving step of receiving an operation regarding the reagent corresponding to the icon selected in the second display step and the third display step. The operation includes (i) measuring the remaining amount of the reagent corresponding to the selected icon, (ii) editing reagent information about the reagent corresponding to the selected icon, or (iii) 8. The display method of claim 7 , comprising obtaining reagent information about corresponding reagents. The display screen includes a reagent layout display area displaying the plurality of icons, and a consumables information display area displaying information about consumables different from the plurality of reagents,
The display method according to any one of claims 1 to 8 , wherein the reagent arrangement display area and the consumables information display area are provided in different areas within the display screen. 10. The display method according to claim 9 , wherein the consumables information display area displays at least information about the amount of cuvettes stored and information about the amount of cuvettes discarded. 11. The display method according to any one of claims 1 to 10 , wherein said icon displays the order of use of reagents corresponding to said icon, quality control warning, or calibration curve warning. A sample analyzer that analyzes a sample using a reagent,
a plurality of holders holding a plurality of reagent containers containing reagents;
a display unit displaying a display screen including a plurality of icons corresponding to the plurality of holding units;
an input unit that receives a selection operation of the icon displayed on the display screen and a mode switching operation of the display screen;
a control unit,
switching the mode of the display screen between at least a first mode and a second mode;
when receiving selection of the icon displayed on the display screen in the first mode, displaying the selected icon in a manner different from other icons;
When the selection of the icon displayed on the display screen is accepted in the second mode, the selected icon and at least one related icon related to the selected icon are displayed in a manner different from other icons. ,
a control unit that, in the second mode, displays the selected icon and the at least one related icon in different manners;
Sample analyzer. A sample analyzer that analyzes a sample using a reagent,
a plurality of holders holding a plurality of reagent containers containing reagents;
a display unit displaying a display screen including a plurality of icons corresponding to the plurality of holding units;
an input unit that receives a selection operation of the icon displayed on the display screen and a mode switching operation of the display screen;
a control unit,
switching the mode of the display screen between at least a first mode and a second mode;
when receiving selection of the icon displayed on the display screen in the first mode, displaying the selected icon in a manner different from other icons;
When the selection of the icon displayed on the display screen is accepted in the second mode, the selected icon and at least one related icon related to the selected icon are displayed in a manner different from other icons. ,
a control unit in which, in the second mode, the reagent corresponding to the selected icon and the reagent corresponding to the at least one related icon are in a common state with respect to reagent remaining amount;
Sample analyzer. a process of displaying a display screen including a plurality of icons corresponding to a plurality of reagents arranged in the sample analyzer;
a process of switching the mode of the display screen between at least a first mode and a second mode;
a process of displaying the selected icon in a manner different from other icons when selection of the icon displayed on the display screen is received in the first mode;
In the second mode, when the selection of the icon displayed on the display screen is accepted, the selected icon and at least one related icon related to the selected icon are displayed in a manner different from other icons. processing to display;
A program that causes a computer to execute
The program, wherein in the second mode, the selected icon and the at least one related icon are displayed in different manners. a process of displaying a display screen including a plurality of icons corresponding to a plurality of reagents arranged in the sample analyzer;
a process of switching the mode of the display screen between at least a first mode and a second mode;
a process of displaying the selected icon in a manner different from other icons when selection of the icon displayed on the display screen is received in the first mode;
In the second mode, when the selection of the icon displayed on the display screen is accepted, the selected icon and at least one related icon related to the selected icon are displayed in a manner different from other icons. processing to display;
A program that causes a computer to execute
The program, wherein in the second mode, the reagent corresponding to the selected icon and the reagent corresponding to the at least one related icon are in a common state with respect to reagent remaining amount. A display method for a sample analyzer that analyzes a sample using a reagent, comprising:
a display step of displaying a display screen including a plurality of icons corresponding to a plurality of reagents arranged in the sample analyzer;
a mode switching step of switching a selection mode of icons displayed on the display screen between a first mode for selecting a single icon and a second mode for selecting a plurality of icons;
an icon selection step of receiving an operation to select the icon,
In the first mode and the second mode, the states of related icons related to the icon that is the target of the selection operation are different,
Display modes of the related icons are different between the first mode and the second mode,
In the second mode, the icon that is the target of the selection operation and the related icon are displayed in different manners.
Display method. A display method for a sample analyzer that analyzes a sample using a reagent, comprising:
a display step of displaying a display screen including a plurality of icons corresponding to a plurality of reagents arranged in the sample analyzer;
a mode switching step of switching a selection mode of icons displayed on the display screen between a first mode for selecting a single icon and a second mode for selecting a plurality of icons;
an icon selection step of receiving an operation to select the icon,
In the first mode and the second mode, the states of related icons related to the icon that is the target of the selection operation are different,
The display mode of the related icon is different between the first mode and the second mode,
In the second mode, the reagent corresponding to the icon that is the target of the selection operation and the reagent corresponding to the related icon are in a common state with respect to the reagent remaining amount.
Display method. A sample analyzer that analyzes a sample using a reagent,
a plurality of holders holding a plurality of reagent containers containing reagents;
a display unit displaying a display screen including a plurality of icons corresponding to the plurality of holding units;
an input unit that receives a selection operation of the icon displayed on the display screen and a switching operation of a selection mode of the icon displayed on the display screen;
a control unit,
switching a selection mode of icons displayed on the display screen between a first mode for selecting a single icon and a second mode for selecting a plurality of icons;
a control unit that receives an operation to select the icon,
The control unit displays the related icon on the display screen and/or the controls the response to selection operations on related icons ,
The display mode of the related icon is different between the first mode and the second mode,
In the second mode, the icon that is the target of the selection operation and the related icon are displayed in different manners.
Sample analyzer. A sample analyzer that analyzes a sample using a reagent,
a plurality of holders holding a plurality of reagent containers containing reagents;
a display unit displaying a display screen including a plurality of icons corresponding to the plurality of holding units;
an input unit that receives a selection operation of the icon displayed on the display screen and a switching operation of a selection mode of the icon displayed on the display screen;
a control unit,
switching a selection mode of icons displayed on the display screen between a first mode for selecting a single icon and a second mode for selecting a plurality of icons;
a control unit that receives an operation to select the icon,
The control unit displays the related icon on the display screen and/or the controls the response to selection operations on related icons ,
The display mode of the related icon is different between the first mode and the second mode,
In the second mode, the reagent corresponding to the icon that is the target of the selection operation and the reagent corresponding to the related icon are in a common state with respect to the reagent remaining amount.
Sample analyzer. a process of displaying a display screen including a plurality of icons corresponding to a plurality of reagents arranged in the sample analyzer;
a process of switching a selection mode of icons displayed on the display screen between a first mode for selecting a single icon and a second mode for selecting a plurality of icons; A program that causes a computer to execute a process of receiving,
In the first mode and the second mode, the states of related icons related to the icon that is the target of the selection operation are different,
The display mode of the related icon is different between the first mode and the second mode,
In the second mode, the icon that is the target of the selection operation and the related icon are displayed in different manners.
program. a process of displaying a display screen including a plurality of icons corresponding to a plurality of reagents arranged in the sample analyzer;
a process of switching a selection mode of icons displayed on the display screen between a first mode for selecting a single icon and a second mode for selecting a plurality of icons; A program that causes a computer to execute a process of receiving,
In the first mode and the second mode, the states of related icons related to the icon that is the target of the selection operation are different,
The display mode of the related icon is different between the first mode and the second mode,
In the second mode, the reagent corresponding to the icon that is the target of the selection operation and the reagent corresponding to the related icon are in a common state with respect to the reagent remaining amount.
program.

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