title: Analyzing large numbers of data with a programmable calculator. Technic and applications.
abstract: Programmable calculators or minicomputers can be used in many laboratory activities, including tasks for which large numbers of data must be analyzed. A technic for organizing data into records and files for storage on magnetic tape and for using an index to find the locations of stored data quickly is described. Applications of the technic for analysis of quality control results, determination of potential HLA-compatible tissue donors, and analysis of laboratory administrative data are presented. These applications were written for use with a small programmable calculator.
mesh_terms: D003201:Computers; D006680:HLA Antigens; D006801:Humans; D010559:Personnel Management; D011786:Quality Control; D011996:Records
chemical_list: D006680:HLA Antigens