title: [Modularization by the open standard. (I)].
abstract: We are proceeding with the project called "Open LA21 Project" in the course of the clinical laboratory automation toward the 21st century. With the modular system that realizes integration, downsizing, a reasonable price, and is the future course in the clinical testing automation system as well, we aim to establish common standards among manufacturers as the only way to create user friendly market environments where the proper competition exists among the manufacturers. The common standards which are in preparation by the participating companies as "Open module system standards" are the standards which are going to be made public. They are intended to guarantee connection, compatibility of the products in conformity with the standards. In this project, we intend to realize the modular system that integrates each field, such as chemistry, hematology, coagulation/fibrinolysis, immunology, urinalysis in an early stage, and contribute positively to restructuring and upgrading the "raison d'etre" of the 21st century clinical testing.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Hirano
mesh_terms: D001331:Automation / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards*; D019411:Clinical Laboratory Techniques / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards* / Q000639:trends; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D018511:Systems Integration