title: Software regression testing and quality assurance.
abstract: Inadequacy and inefficiency of manual validation and regression testing present major problems for users of clinical laboratory information systems (LIS). This article examines the history of LIS regression testing, typical examples of related problems, and possible approaches to improving system QA through partial or complete automation of the process.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Fresno Community Hospital, California 93721, USA.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Weilert
mesh_terms: D001771:Blood Banks; D002984:Clinical Laboratory Information Systems / Q000592:standards*; D016494:Computer Security; D006801:Humans; D011786:Quality Control; D012016:Reference Values; D012986:Software Validation