Analyzer, and method for performing a measurement on a sample
First Claim
1. A hematology analyzer for performing a measurement on a blood sample, wherein an operator of the hematology analyzer follows a plurality of procedures prior to the measurement of the blood sample, the hematology analyzer comprising:
- a display;
measurement hardware configured to perform the measurement on the blood sample, wherein the measurement hardware comprises a pipette configured to draw the blood sample from a sample vial, a chamber configured to mix the blood sample drawn by the pipette and a reagent, and a detector configured to detect a signal of each blood cell contained in the mixed sample; and
a controller in communication with the display and the measurement hardware configured to;
continuously show, via the display, a first image promoting a procedure of warming the sample vial for a first amount of time needed for warming the sample vial;
after the first amount of time has elapsed, show, via the display, an object to be operated by the operator; and
in response to the operation of the object by the operator, continuously show, via the display, a second image promoting a procedure of stirring the blood sample contained in the sample vial for a second amount of time needed for stirring the blood sample,wherein the controller is configured to;
control the measurement hardware to prepare the mixed sample and obtain the detection result from the mixed sample after the plurality of procedures have been performed; and
count the blood cells contained in the mixed sample based on the detection result.
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Abstract
An analyzer includes a display, measurement hardware configured to perform a measurement on a sample, and a controller. The controller is in communication with the display and the measurement hardware and is configured to communicate, via the display, a first pre-analytical procedure of the sample prior to measurement of the sample. The controller is also configured to maintain the analyzer in a state associated with the first procedure for an amount of time equal to a time needed for performing the first procedure. After the time needed for performing the first procedure has elapsed, the controller is configured to communicate, via the display, a second pre-analytical procedure of the sample prior to measurement of the sample.
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15 Claims
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1. A hematology analyzer for performing a measurement on a blood sample, wherein an operator of the hematology analyzer follows a plurality of procedures prior to the measurement of the blood sample, the hematology analyzer comprising:
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a display; measurement hardware configured to perform the measurement on the blood sample, wherein the measurement hardware comprises a pipette configured to draw the blood sample from a sample vial, a chamber configured to mix the blood sample drawn by the pipette and a reagent, and a detector configured to detect a signal of each blood cell contained in the mixed sample; and a controller in communication with the display and the measurement hardware configured to; continuously show, via the display, a first image promoting a procedure of warming the sample vial for a first amount of time needed for warming the sample vial; after the first amount of time has elapsed, show, via the display, an object to be operated by the operator; and in response to the operation of the object by the operator, continuously show, via the display, a second image promoting a procedure of stirring the blood sample contained in the sample vial for a second amount of time needed for stirring the blood sample, wherein the controller is configured to; control the measurement hardware to prepare the mixed sample and obtain the detection result from the mixed sample after the plurality of procedures have been performed; and count the blood cells contained in the mixed sample based on the detection result. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 10, 11)
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4. A method for performing a measurement on a blood sample, wherein an operator follows a plurality of procedures prior to the measurement of the blood sample, the method comprising:
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providing a display; providing measurement hardware configured to perform the measurement on the blood sample, wherein the measurement hardware comprises a pipette configured to draw the blood sample from a sample vial, a chamber configured to mix the blood sample drawn by the pipette and a reagent, and a detector configured to detect a signal of each blood cell contained in the mixed sample; and
controlling by at least one controller the display to continuously show, via the display, a first image promoting procedure of warming the sample vial for a first amount of time needed for warming the sample vial;after the first amount of has elapsed, show, via the display, an object to be operated by the operator; in response to the operation of the object by the operator, continuously show, via the display, a second image promoting a procedure of stirring the blood sample contained in the sample vial for a second amount of time needed for stirring the blood sample; and measuring, by controlling the measurement hardware by the at least one controller, wherein controlling the measurement hardware by the at least one controller includes; controlling the measurement hardware to prepare the mixed sample and obtain the detection result from the mixed sample after the plurality of procedures have been performed; and counting the blood cells contained in the mixed sample based on the detection result. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 12, 13)
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7. A non-transitory machine-readable storage medium having stored thereon a computer program comprising at least one code section for performing a measurement on a blood sample, wherein an operator follows a plurality of procedures prior to the measurement of the blood sample, wherein the at least one code section is executable by a machine and the machine is in communication with a display and measurement hardware configured to perform a measurement on the blood sample, wherein the measurement hardware comprises a pipette configured to draw the blood sample from a sample vial, a chamber configured to mix the blood sample drawn by the pipette and a reagent, and a detector configured to detect a signal of each blood cell contained in the mixed sample, and wherein the at least one code section causes the machine to perform acts of:
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continuously show, via the display, a first image promoting a procedure of warming the sample vial for a first amount of time needed for warming the sample vial; after the first amount of time has elapsed, show, via the display, an object to be operated by the operator; and in response to the operation of the object by the operator, continuously show, via the display, a second image promoting a procedure of stirring the blood sample prior to measurement of the sample contained in the sample vial for a second amount of time needed for stirring the blood sample, wherein the at least one code section is further executable to cause the machine to perform acts of; controlling the measurement hardware to prepare the mixed sample and obtain the detection result from the mixed sample after the plurality of procedures have been performed; and counting the blood cells contained in the mixed sample based on the detection result. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 14, 15)
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