Computerized results tracking

Is there a computerized, analytical results tracking and graphing system [process management software or statistical process control (SPC)] in place, as well as manual checks ... 

A poor inventory control can result in the overstocking or disposal of expired material. The economic loss as a result of this malpractice can be avoided by computerizing the inventory control where one can monitor shipping, storing, raw material requests, and material tracking. 

In laboratories where electronic identification and tracking has not been implemented, a substantial risk of transcription error exists from manual entry of data even with the double checking of results. Computerization will reduce this type of transcription error as such systems have error detection routines programmed into the terminal entry functions, such as check digits, limit checks, test correlation checks, and... 

Modem computerized analytical instruments have quantitative analysis programs that allow the analyst to specify the calibration standard concentrations, select the curve-fitting mode, and calculate the results of the samples from the calibration curve equation. Many of these programs will remn outher standards and samples automatically, flag suspect data, compute precision and recovery of spikes, track reference standards for quahty control, and perform many other functions that used to be done manually by the analyst. 

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