Coding Clinical Laboratory Data for Automatic Storage and Retrieval

Abstract

A series of clinical laboratory codes were developed to accept and store Urinalysis, Blood Chemistry, and Hematology test results for automatic data processing. The codes, although constructed as part of a computerized hospital simulation, have been able to handle the results of every laboratory test that they have en countered. The unique feature of these codes is that they can accept conventionally recorded qualitative as well as quantitative test results. Consequently, clinical test results need not be arbitrarily stratified, standardized, or altered in any way to be coded. This paper describes how the codes were developed and presents a listing of the Urinalysis codes. Five criteria used in developing the codes are outlined and the problem of multiple-synonymous terminology is discussed. A solution to the problem is described. Flexible, computer-produced, composite laboratory reports are also discussed, along with reproduction of such a report.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0406909

Entities

People

  • Leonard D. Gross

Organizations

  • System Development Corporation

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Blood Chemistry
  • Calcium Compounds
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Clinical Laboratories
  • Computer Programming
  • Corporations
  • Data Processing
  • Epithelial Cells
  • Government Procurement
  • Health Services
  • Hematology
  • Information Systems
  • Laboratory Procedures
  • Laboratory Tests
  • Medical Personnel
  • Simulations

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