The JavaLin interface allows one-step connections directly into the LIS using industry standard protocols including HL7 and ASTM. This is made possible by the JResultNet Interface Engine Software embedded within the interface. JResultNet is a powerful Javabased application with a completely modular design. One module contains the instrument driver software, usually serving all modes of communication an instrument is capable of. Other modules handle host connections, whether it requires a TCP/IP socket HL7 connection or an FTP ASTM connection or something else. This package also provides an array of other functionality including rules processing, complete message mapping control, a number of diagnostic features and much more.

Only the JavaLin offers one-step direct HL7 and ASTM connections, alternatives require a dedicated central PC server or more. The JavaLin offers the option of connecting newly acquired instruments straight in with standard protocols, eliminating costly additions to older interface systems.

Using the JResultNet core, the JavaLin is capable of capturing every element of data produced by an analyzer and sending any desired message structure to the host information system. A high degree of control over the instrument connection is combined with robust mapping tools to allow a best fit with any information system.

The JavaLin, by virtue of its embedded JResultNet, provides complete control over message mapping to and from both analyzer and host system. On the analyzer side, default tables are included for the most common message elements: test names, test values, flags, action codes, priorities and sample types. On the host side, default tables provide control over all aspects of HL7 and ASTM field position mapping. This mapping capability is not available on any other interface product without the use of costly centralized server applications, and it assures that you can meet the requirements of both your instruments and LIS.

The JavaLin includes a Simple Rules Plug-in as a basic component of the embedded JResultNet software. This provides an enormous array of user customizations to optimize the flow of data in your lab, including:

• add predetermined comments to records that pass or fail a defined rule
• suppress any unwanted message components from the analyzer or the LIS
• map instrument flags to result value fields
• add flags to the message based on data in the record (results too high, low, positive or negative, etc.)
• set up a test panel going to the analyzer
• change test priorities based on data in the download message, such as test name or ID

The Simple Rules feature allows considerable flexibility in processing instrument data, avoiding software customizations and the associated delays and costs. Rules are defined without programming, using a series of intuitive GUI tools to define, save, import and export. This capability provides the lab a way to handle situations that currently require manual input or some other workaround. Multiple rules can be applied simultaneously.