COMPUTER-ASSISTED INTERPRETATION OF LABORATORY TEST DATA WITH MDI-LABLINK

Physicians have to confront an enormous output of laboratory data. Nor mally, only a few experts manually perform the interpretation of highl y specialised laboratory tests. PC Windows based 'MDI-LabLink' automat es interpretation and expands traditional rule-based expert systems wi th flexibility and graphic illustrations of complex laboratory data. T he laboratory can adjust the interpretation database to its specific n eeds, maintaining full control over program output. The structured inp ut that 'MDI-LabLink' requires, supports dynamic test scheduling. It c an be used to train personnel in the interpretation of laboratory test results. The program provides the clinician with a report that visual ises the defect of the evaluated organ system with bitmap pictures and 3-dimensional graphics. Patient follow-ups present in tabular and gra phical form. Changes in the severity of the pathobiochemical defect, i nduced, for example, by therapy, are monitored automatically. Applicat ions available include interpretations of isoenzyme patterns, diagnosi s of urinary proteinuria and cerebrospinal fluid analysis.