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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 17, 2026
Filed:
Oct. 28, 2021
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc., Tarrytown, NY (US);
Ahmet Tuysuzoglu, Jersey City, NJ (US);
Yue Zhang, Jersey City, NJ (US);
Michael Heydlauf, Cary, NC (US);
Luxi Zheng, Cary, NC (US);
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc., Tarrytown, NY (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods include an optimization-based load planning module including a data-reduction scheme for analyzers of bio-fluid samples. The optimization-based load planning module is executable on a computer server and is configured to optimize assay type assignments across a large number of analyzers based on one or more objectives, such as: load balancing, efficient reagent usage, reduced turn-around-time, reduced quality assurance costs, and/or improved system robustness. The optimization-based load planning module uses a data-reduction scheme to generate a load plan comprising computer-executable instructions configured to cause a system controller of a diagnostic laboratory system to assign each of the requested test types to be performed over the planning period to one or more selected analyzers in accordance with the one or more preferences or priorities. Other aspects are also described.