Connect Your Lab Equipment Seamlessly
OpenELIS Global supports bi-directional communication with clinical laboratory analyzers using ASTM and HL7 protocols. Results flow automatically from instruments to the LIS, eliminating manual data entry errors and accelerating turnaround times. Built-in Westgard Rules monitoring ensures quality control compliance at a glance.
How Analyzer Integration Works
Bi-directional data flow between instruments and OpenELIS
Lab Analyzer
GeneXpert, Sysmex, etc.
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Bi-directional
ASTM-HTTP Bridge
Protocol translator
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API Calls
Analyzer Plugin
Result parser
OpenELIS
Results stored
Automatic Result Import
Results flow directly from analyzers to patient records—no manual transcription, no transcription errors.
Work Order Download
Analyzers query OpenELIS for pending orders and automatically download patient and test information.
Real-Time Sync
QC data synchronized at regular intervals for live compliance monitoring and immediate alerts.
ASTM Field Mapping Interface
Configure analyzer connections through an intuitive graphical interface—no code required. Map analyzer test codes to OpenELIS tests, configure result field positions, and enable connections dynamically without restarting the system.
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Visual mapping interface—drag-and-drop test code associations -
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Pre-configured profiles for GeneXpert, Sysmex, and common analyzers -
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Dynamic setup—add new analyzers without server restart -
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Test mapping validation—ensure all analyzer codes map to valid tests -
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Connection status monitoring—see which analyzers are online
Westgard Rules Compliance Dashboard
Monitor instrument performance with interactive Levey-Jennings charts and automated Westgard rule evaluation. Catch quality issues before they affect patient results.
Compliant
All rules passing, within control limits
Warning
1:2s rule triggered, investigate trend
Out of Control
Rejection rule violated, action required
Flat File Import for Any Analyzer
Not all laboratory instruments support electronic interfacing—older equipment, specialized devices, or budget constraints may limit connectivity options. OpenELIS provides flexible flat file import capabilities to ensure every analyzer in your lab can contribute results to the system.
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CSV and TSV support—import comma or tab-delimited result files -
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Configurable column mapping—match file columns to OpenELIS fields -
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Batch processing—upload multiple results in a single file -
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Validation and error reporting—identify issues before import -
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Automated folder watching—monitor directories for new files
Flat File Import Workflow
Export from Analyzer
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CSV/TSV File
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Upload to OpenELIS
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Validate & Map
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Results Imported
Supported Analyzers
Pre-built plugins with extensible architecture for adding new instruments
GeneXpert
Cepheid
Sysmex
Hematology
QuantStudio
Applied Biosystems
Aquios
Beckman Coulter
COBAS
Roche
Add Your Own
Plugin architecture
The OpenELIS plugin architecture allows you to develop custom analyzer plugins for any ASTM-compatible instrument.
Plugin-Based Architecture
Analyzer integration in OpenELIS uses a modular plugin system. Each analyzer type has its own plugin JAR that handles message parsing and result mapping. Plugins are loaded at startup and can be deployed independently.
# Deploy a new analyzer plugin
mv analyzer-plugin.jar /plugins/
docker restart openelis
# Or via Docker volume
volumes:
– ./plugins:/plugins
Ready to Connect Your Lab Equipment?
Eliminate manual data entry and monitor quality control in real time with OpenELIS analyzer integration.
OpenELIS Global is developed by DIGI at the University of Washington with support from CDC, PEPFAR, and implementing partners worldwide.