Identification of biological samples

摘要

A method for coding and identification of biological samples for in vitro fertilization comprises the steps of applying to receptacles intended for unfertilized eggs and sperm, respectively, an identification code characteristic of the patient; placing unfertilized eggs and sperm, respectively, in the receptacles; storing, transporting and admixing the respective samples in receptacles which each carry the same code; and implanting the resulting embryo in the patient. The identification code may based on RFID technology, in which sample vessels (12) are codified by the application of an RFID tag (13).

主权项

1. A method for coding and identification of biological samples for in vitro fertilisation, the method comprising the steps of applying to receptacles intended for unfertilised eggs and sperm, respectively, an identification code characteristic of the patient, the identification code being based on RFID technology, sample vessels being codified by the application of an RFID tag; placing unfertilised eggs and sperm, respectively, in the receptacles; storing, transporting and admixing the respective samples in receptacles which each carry the same code; and implanting the resulting embryo in the patient, the method being carried out on a laboratory bench having a work area beneath which is located an antenna for transmission of activation radiation and receiving signals emitted by the RFID tag, the antenna producing a magnetic field over a surface of the bench, the magnetic field produced by said antenna being dampened sufficiently to prevent the RFID tag being swamped and still allow communication between the antenna and the RFID tag; wherein the work area is defined by an electrically insulating plate having a surface, the surface being heated without preventing reading of the RFID tag associated with an item placed on the surface.