ISO 18812--a worldwide standard for the online-connection of analytical instruments to laboratory information systems

Clin Lab. 2004;50(3-4):205-8.

Abstract

In the past there were many attempts to standardize the interface from analytical instruments to laboratory-information-systems. Most of these attempts were national. The international standardisation bodies CEN and ISO have now developed an international standard that is presented here.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Chemistry, Clinical / instrumentation*
  • Chemistry, Clinical / standards*
  • Clinical Laboratory Information Systems / instrumentation*
  • Clinical Laboratory Information Systems / standards*
  • Humans
  • International Cooperation*
  • Quality Assurance, Health Care*