Computerized analysis of microbiological data generated by replicator methods: an optical mark/sense technique for rapid data entry.
A rapid method of entering microbiological data into a computer is described. Data generated by replicator methods are recorded on optical mark/sense sheets, which are translated into conventional records by a document reader linked to a computer. The method has been used for processing the results of tests for antibiotic susceptibility and biochemical identification, the calculation of minimum inhibitory concentrations and the detection of transferable antibiotic resistance.
D001331:Automation; D003201:Computers; D006801:Humans; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests / Q000295:instrumentation; D008828:Microbiological Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*