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Microprocessor assisted handling of oestrogen receptor assays
Summary
This study introduces an Apple II microcomputer system for rapid steroid receptor data analysis, reducing processing time from an hour to under five minutes. This interactive system eliminates data backlogs and offers graphical outputs for verification.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Medical Technology
- Computer Science Applications
Background:
- Manual analysis of steroid receptor data is time-consuming, typically taking 45-60 minutes per patient.
- Increasing demand for assays, such as oestrogen receptor analysis, necessitates more efficient processing methods.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe an interactive system using an Apple II microcomputer and light-pen for analyzing steroid receptor data.
- To significantly reduce data processing times and eliminate processing backlogs.
Main Methods:
- Utilized an Apple II microcomputer with a light-pen for interactive data analysis.
- Developed a program applicable to analyses with linear correlations between x and y parameters.
- Generated graphical outputs with derived results for verification.
Main Results:
- Reduced processing time to less than 5 minutes per patient.
- Completely eliminated data processing backlogs.
- Provided graphical outputs for verification by Consultant Medical Biochemists.
Conclusions:
- The implemented microcomputer system offers a substantial improvement in efficiency for steroid receptor data analysis.
- The system's general applicability to linear correlation analyses makes it a versatile tool in clinical biochemistry.