Specific solution handling method for calibration and quality control by automatic analytical apparatus
US6579717B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 3, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/115831
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for handling specific sample solutions for calibration and quality control by an automatic analytical apparatus in which a sample rack to hold calibrator bottles for required analysis items is set on a rack supply unit by an operator. Identification information of all calibrator bottles on the rack is read out, and data on corresponding calibrator samples are also stored. The operator enters analysis items to be measured, and a measuring channel to be used for calibration. Comparison is made between the planned number of requested calibrations and the number of permissible services to determine whether or not calibrator solution is sufficient. If it is determined to be insufficient, the required number of bottles are displayed according to the difference between the number of permissible services and the number of requests, thereby allowing the operator to add the required number of calibrator bottles. Pressing the analysis start button allows the rack holding the calibrator to be moved to the analysis unit, thereby permitting calibration to be performed.
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