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Computer-assisted quality control in clinical chemistry

P P Sher

    Clinical Chemistry
    |May 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    A new MUMPS computer program streamlines laboratory quality control by managing data from all workstations. This system offers real-time displays and statistics, improving efficiency and timeliness over manual methods.

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    Area of Science:

    • Laboratory Medicine
    • Clinical Informatics

    Background:

    • Traditional laboratory quality control relies on manual data management, which can be time-consuming and prone to errors.
    • Integrating quality control data into a broader laboratory information system (LIS) is crucial for efficient laboratory operations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and implement a MUMPS computer program for comprehensive quality-control data management within a laboratory information system.
    • To enhance the real-time accessibility and analysis of quality-control data.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a MUMPS (Massachusetts General Hospital Utility Multi-Programming System) computer program.
    • Integration of the program into an existing laboratory information system.
    • Implementation of real-time data retrieval for automated and manual workstations.

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    Main Results:

    • The system provides real-time tabular displays, Levey-Jennings charts, and summary statistics.
    • Significant cost savings compared to previous manual quality-control methods were observed.
    • The overall laboratory quality-control program became more active and timely.

    Conclusions:

    • A MUMPS-based program effectively centralizes and manages laboratory quality-control data.
    • Real-time data access and analysis improve the efficiency and responsiveness of quality control.
    • Computerized quality-control systems offer economic advantages and enhance laboratory workflow.