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Nomenclature and Basic Concepts in Automation in the Clinical Laboratory Setting: A Practical Glossary |
In the early 80s, the word automation was used in the clinical laboratory setting referring only to analyzers. But in late 80s and afterwards, automation found its way into all aspects of the diagnostic process, embracing not only the analytical but also the pre- and post-analytical phase. While laboratories in the eastern world, mainly Japan, paved the way for laboratory automation, US and European labo-ratories soon realized the benefits and were quick to follow.
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