Use radio-frequency identification tags in assisted reproductive management to achieve more efficient and reliable identification of identity information

Abstract

Objective To explore the efficiency and reliability of a triple identification system based on radio-frequency identification (RFID) tagging technology. Methods This study included two key processes of embryo transplantation and semen collection. Totally 500 women undergoing embryo transplantation were randomly divided into two groups (group A1: traditional tag group; group A2: RFID tag group); 500 men at the process of semen collection were randomly divided into two groups (group B1: traditional tag group; group B2: RFID tag group). The time required for identification was compared at the key processes and the correction rate for distinguishing the doped tags from those with approximate name was also compared between the two groups. Results Group A2 added the wristband RFID tags process. Prior to the operation stage, there was sufficient time to carry out the triple identity check and buckle band RFID tag, which made the preoperative identification on the operating table shorter [(2.17±1.31) s] than group A1 [(35.32±20.65) s, P=0.00], and its once failure rate using tradiontal identification was 17.0%. In semen collection process, the time-consuming by checking the label consistency in group B2 [(2.02±1.41) s] was less than those in group B1 [(37.52±13.12) s, P=0.00]. The correction rate for differentiating the doped tags with approximate name was 89.6% in short time using traditional tags and manual work, however, this differetiating rate by the sensor of RFID tags was 100% (P=0.00). Conclusion Using RFID tags can quickly identify the consistency between the patients identity information and tags, the consistency between the tag and tag. So it can optimize the identity verification process, improve the efficiency and reliability of the identity verification. Key words: Radio-frequency identification (RFID); Identification technology; Fingerprint identification technology; Assisted reproduction; Patient management