Application of a microcomputer system in an infra-red laboratory
1983
Microcomputer Applications in Analytical Laboratories
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): M. J. Adams, I. Black, D. Keating, H. Baadenhuijsen, Th. Zelders, P. M. S. Clark, P. M. G. Broughton, C. Riley, D. C. Turnell, J. D. H. Cooper, P. Ferreira, B. E. Jacobson, M. J. Duffy
Conclusion
Microcomputer systems can significantly enhance data processing and analysis in clinical laboratories.
Supporting Evidence
- A personal microcomputer can provide inexpensive and powerful computing facilities for data-logging and data-processing.
- The system is capable of monitoring possible deviations of the sample and rinse frequency.
- Results were printed in tabular and graphical form for easy interpretation.
- The ARIA II system gives good precision for routine thyroid function tests.
Takeaway
Using a small computer can help scientists quickly and easily analyze data in labs.
Methodology
The study describes the use of microcomputers for data acquisition and processing in various laboratory settings.
Limitations
The precision of some instruments was not optimal, and certain conditions limited their effectiveness.
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