{"title":"Automation in microbiology: a physician's viewpoint.","authors":"P F Dupont","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Physicians in clinical practice are often less than fully aware of the problems and potential resources of the microbiology laboratory. While automation can be of significant benefit simply within the laboratory itself, communication with those directly responsible for patient care is vital if the full potential of automation to improve the quality of health care is to be realized. This paper presents the clinician's viewpoint and suggests affirmative actions the microbiologist can take to improve the clinician/laboratory working relationship.</p>","PeriodicalId":76595,"journal":{"name":"The American journal of medical technology","volume":"49 5","pages":"323-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1983-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"17408699","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"AIDS and the laboratory worker.","authors":"A Kellner","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":76595,"journal":{"name":"The American journal of medical technology","volume":"49 5","pages":"290"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1983-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"17932168","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Automated methods in microbiology: I. Bacterial detection systems.","authors":"B G Miceika, P J Malloy, M J Ducate","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The rapid and efficient screening of blood and urine specimens for the presence of bacteria is now possible. Bioluminescent, colorimetric, and nephelometric bacterial detection systems are described in this paper. In addition, enzyme immunoassay for bacterial antigens is discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":76595,"journal":{"name":"The American journal of medical technology","volume":"49 5","pages":"305-10"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1983-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"17257080","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Quality control charting in a large automated laboratory.","authors":"D Price","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":76595,"journal":{"name":"The American journal of medical technology","volume":"49 4","pages":"229-31"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1983-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"17896840","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comparative evaluation of biochemical and microscopic urinalysis.","authors":"D L Smalley, J A Bryan","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In the present investigation, only one of 244 (0.4%) urines with abnormal microscopic findings would have been missed because of normal biochemical results of pH, protein, glucose, ketones, bilirubin, urobilinogen, hemoglobin, and leukocyte esterase. These biochemical tests detected 106 of 107 (99.1%) urines with significant microscopic findings. Sixty-three (25.8%) of 244 urines tested could have been eliminated from microscopic examination based on the negative results of the biochemical screen.</p>","PeriodicalId":76595,"journal":{"name":"The American journal of medical technology","volume":"49 4","pages":"237-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1983-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"17896841","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A continuing education program for rural communities: evaluating cognitive and behavioral change.","authors":"A W Bruce, J W Vennes, M L Wavra","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A total of 133 laboratory workers from 60 institutions participated in a unique continuing education project in North Dakota. Cognitive and behavioral changes of the participants were measured in an attempt to evaluate the effectiveness of the Laboratory Education for North Dakota (LEND) program, which included self-instructional programs (SIPs), telelectures, and workshops. The effects of variables such as institutional size, educational level of participants, topic presented, and type of participation were studied. Institutional size had no significant effect on cognitive change (P greater than .05) but had some effect on behavioral change. Educational level was found to significantly affect pretest scores (P less than .05), but was not a major factor in post-test scores. Certain topics presented (i.e., quality assurance and microbiology) resulted in significantly more behavioral changes than other categories. Behavioral changes and degree of cognitive change did not always correspond. Significant correlation was shown between attendance at wet workshops and the number of behavioral changes.</p>","PeriodicalId":76595,"journal":{"name":"The American journal of medical technology","volume":"49 4","pages":"247-52"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1983-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"17898258","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Quality control in the automated clinical laboratory.","authors":"D Plaut, J Silberman","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":76595,"journal":{"name":"The American journal of medical technology","volume":"49 4","pages":"213-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1983-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"17896839","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Competitive bidding for laboratory services, supplies, and equipment.","authors":"","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A procompetition approach to reducing health care costs has moved from the discussion stage to implementation. The Omnibus Budget and Reconciliation Act of 1981 called for competitive bidding for laboratory services. The Health Care Financing Administration recently awarded a contract to the Center for Health Policy Studies for the development of a competitive bidding system for clinical laboratory services. In 1981 an ASMT Task Force appointed by the Chair of the Government Liaison Committee developed the following White Paper on Competitive Bidding for Laboratory Services, Supplies, and Equipment. The Paper was considered for comment by the 1982 ASMT House of Delegates and adopted by the Board of Directors in October, 1982. This paper provides members of the Society with practical information on using the competitive bidding process in their own work setting. The Chairman of the Task Force was Walter Valliere of Houston, TX, with the final revisions of the Paper being prepared by John P. Smith of Wichita, KS.</p>","PeriodicalId":76595,"journal":{"name":"The American journal of medical technology","volume":"49 4","pages":"253-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1983-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"17898259","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Determination of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase levels in red cell preparations.","authors":"G Echler","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Data are presented which prove that accurate measurement of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) activity in red cells can be affected by the presence of leukocytes and platelets. Measurement of the enzyme in red cell preparations (after buffy coat removal) permits more accurate identification of patients with deficient enzyme activity, especially in the presence of anemia and/or leukocytosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":76595,"journal":{"name":"The American journal of medical technology","volume":"49 4","pages":"259-62"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1983-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"17898260","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The personal microcomputer: its operation and application in the laboratory.","authors":"T S Herman","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Several laboratory vendors have begun marketing quality control programs for use on personal microcomputers. To appreciate fully its utility, the first-time microcomputer user must have a basic understanding of its operation, application and limitations. This article presents an introduction to microcomputer operation for the computer novice. Laboratory applications and criteria for selecting additional application programs are discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":76595,"journal":{"name":"The American journal of medical technology","volume":"49 4","pages":"219-25"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1983-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"17742041","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}