[Management of data in the microbiological laboratory. Experience with the Olivetti TES 501 system]

The Authors note their experience of dealing with data in a microbiology laboratory using the Olivetti TES 501 system. This system permits a rational organisation of the work programme, from writing out the work sheets, simultaneous type-out of results, filing, to the possibility of rapid consultation of records, etc. According to the Authors, however, its most important function is the possibility of being able to obtain the read-out of the infective position of each ward in the hospital very easily and rapidly, which makes it possible to adopt an effective antibiotic policy.