[The computer at the pathologist's laboratory].

Computers are coming into practical use by pathologists. The computer hardware and software are briefly outlined. The software is discussed while drawing up protocols on the examination of biopsies, operative materials and autopsies. A special attention is given to the SNOP and SNOMED coding of diagnoses. How to operate on a computer is described in the paper. The latter provides evidence for applying the computer to the formulation of laboratory documents.