[Management of a clinical pathology laboratory using a record system on personal computer data base]

Abstract

Data collection and processing via a Report System Data Base (dBASE III) is a new method recently implemented on Personal or Microcomputer. The major advantage compared to other systems lies in the possibility of working simultaneously with several open files that interact amongst themselves practically in real time. Procedures and programmes can also be created without the need to convert them to machine language. Management of the Clinical Pathology Laboratory via dBASE III is described. The Data Base Record files were specially created. Data on the necessary alteration in mass storage dimensions are supplied on the basis of the number of tests to be carried out. Preliminary information on the possibility of translating currently used statistical equations through the keyboard are also given. The package produced is absolutely interactive and does not require special training. It may therefore be used easily both by the laboratory doctor and personnel responsible for input and reference.