Work study of a desk computer in the clinical laboratory. Issue 5 (September 1969)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lines, J. G.
• Is Part Of: Journal of clinical pathology. Volume 22:Issue 5(1969)
• Page Start: 617
• Page End: 620
• Publication Date: 1969-09
• Subjects: Pathology -- Periodicals; Pathology, Molecular -- Periodicals; 616.0705
• DOI: 10.1136/jcp.22.5.617
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0021-9746

Abstract

Abstract : Calculating results from laboratory data is a time-consuming part of laboratory work, particularly in chemical pathology, and is a frequent source of mistakes. It is much less popular with technical staff than the basic laboratory work. The reasons for purchasing a desk computer, and its use to perform the calculations in a number of investigations and to convert AutoAnalyzer data into concentration units, are discussed. The introduction of a desk computer improved morale, speeded up the work, and reduced both fatigue and mistakes.