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A comparison of serum electrolyte results by the Flame III Auto-Analyser and a Flame IV Auto-Analyser which utilises curve regeneration with a data acquisition system. 1978

M A MacAulay, and J J Mathers, and C J Jacklyn

Results obtained with a Technicon Flame Photometer Model IV Auto-Analyzer, which utilizes curve regeneration in conjunction with a mini-computer for the continuous-flow determination of serum electrolytes, is presented. The system, featuring optimal flow conditions, subjects sample peaks to a mathematical treatment to effectively remove exponential deformation. The evaluation, undertaken after 2 months of operation in the routine clinical laboratory, utilizes the Flame Photometer Model III as the "referee" procedure. The comparison includes a statistical analysis of quality control reference material, simultaneously determined patient data and an evaluation of repeated patient data. The system gave comparable results to those obtained for the Flame Photometer Model III and provides the additional benefits of increased sample throughput, decreased reagent comsumption and sample interaction and gives reductions in the clerical tasks associated with the retrieval of data from Auto-Analyzer systems.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D010783	Photometry	Measurement of the various properties of light.	Photometries
D011188	Potassium	An element in the alkali group of metals with an atomic symbol K, atomic number 19, and atomic weight 39.10. It is the chief cation in the intracellular fluid of muscle and other cells. Potassium ion is a strong electrolyte that plays a significant role in the regulation of fluid volume and maintenance of the WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE.
D011786	Quality Control	A system for verifying and maintaining a desired level of quality in a product or process by careful planning, use of proper equipment, continued inspection, and corrective action as required. (Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed)	Control, Quality,Controls, Quality,Quality Controls
D002245	Carbon Dioxide	A colorless, odorless gas that can be formed by the body and is necessary for the respiration cycle of plants and animals.	Carbonic Anhydride,Anhydride, Carbonic,Dioxide, Carbon
D002712	Chlorides	Inorganic compounds derived from hydrochloric acid that contain the Cl- ion.	Chloride,Chloride Ion Level,Ion Level, Chloride,Level, Chloride Ion
D003201	Computers	Programmable electronic devices designed to accept data, perform prescribed mathematical and logical operations at high speed, and display the results of these operations.	Calculators, Programmable,Computer Hardware,Computers, Digital,Hardware, Computer,Calculator, Programmable,Computer,Computer, Digital,Digital Computer,Digital Computers,Programmable Calculator,Programmable Calculators
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D001322	Autoanalysis	Method of analyzing chemicals using automation.	Autoanalyses
D012964	Sodium	A member of the alkali group of metals. It has the atomic symbol Na, atomic number 11, and atomic weight 23.	Sodium Ion Level,Sodium-23,Ion Level, Sodium,Level, Sodium Ion,Sodium 23