IDS IDS-iSYS

The low level connection protocol uses the standard ASTM E 1381-95 “Standard Specification for Low-Level
protocol to transfer messages between clinical laboratory Instruments and computer systems” and the high
level connection protocol uses the standard ASTM E1394-91 “Standard Specification for transferring
information between clinical instruments and computer systems”.
Three versions are available in the software and can be selected from the IDS-iSYS interface:
The ASTM Compatible version is the original connection protocol version, existing in the IDS-iSYS software
versions prior to V10.00.
The ASTM Compatible V2 version offers additional functionalities for the transfers to the LIS:
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transfer of the traceability associated with a result,
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transfer of messages associated with a result in a Comment block,
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transfer of quality control results (if the option is selected).
The ASTM Compatible V3 version offers, in addition to the features of ASTM Compatible V2 version:
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transfer of the operator identifiers,
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transfer of the traceability associated with a result including information about AP Substrate and
pretreatment washer,
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results are resent when a clot is detected on a sample,
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transfer ofTanner stage.
This document describes the structure and construction of ASTM messages used in each version of the
connection protocol.
1- Versions of ASTM Protocol
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1- Versions of ASTM Protocol
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