Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
DIAG, a laboratory information management system developed for regional animal disease diagnostic laboratories in Indonesia.
- Journal:
- Tropical animal health and production
- Year:
- 1994
- Authors:
- Hanks, J D et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Agriculture · United Kingdom
Plain-English summary
The DIAG Laboratory Information Management System is a computer program designed to help animal disease diagnostic labs in Indonesia manage their daily tasks more efficiently. It tracks the progress of samples sent for testing and provides detailed reports on the tests performed and their results. This system also helps generate reports on diseases that need to be monitored as part of a national health program. It allows for easy access to data for further analysis and reduces mistakes during data entry. Overall, this system is adaptable and can be tailored to fit the needs of various countries and veterinary services.
Abstract
The DIAG Laboratory Information Management System is a micro-computerised program designed for the use of regional and national animal disease diagnostic laboratories in Indonesia. It facilitates the day to day management of diagnostic data by monitoring the progress and turn round times of samples sent to laboratory sections and by printing outputs detailing the tests undertaken and results obtained. Notifiable disease reports are generated routinely as part of a national disease surveillance programme. Detailed analyses of specific diagnoses allow investigations of diseases over location and time. The database is easily accessed to allow additional analyses. Data entry is facilitated through the use of entry screens which reduce associated errors. The system is flexible and can readily be adapted to meet the demands of different countries, veterinary services and types of laboratory.
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