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A Prall

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PubMed1980

Data processing in pathology laboratories: the extension of the Phoenix system into haematology.

A computer data-processing system in the chemical pathology laboratories of the Royal Postgraduate Medical School at Hammersmith Hospital was described recently. This has now been extended to include the haematology laboratory. In the main, the original 'Phoenix' programs were adaptable to the new subject, but two major new programs were required, one to deal with automated blood counting by the Coulter S and one to accept film examination results on-line. The programs and procedures have been thoroughly tested and in routine use since 1977. The results have fully justified their introduction.

Computers↗
PubMed1977

Data processing in pathology laboratories: the Phoenix system. 3. Further programs, staff training, and system performance.

This paper completes the description of the Phoenix system by outlining the additional programs necessary to maintain the data files in a satisfactory condition and prevent them from becoming overfilled. The standards of training required by the operating staff are discussed an assessment is made of the system performance in terms of cost/benefit. This was achieved by observing the time spent by staff during a period when the throughput of work was accurately measured. From these figures it is possible to estimate the needs of another laboratory. Finally, the continued extension of the computer facilities into other pathology disciplines and the provision of terminals in the hospital is described.

Chemistry, Clinical↗