IQ200 Family Protocol 300-4941JB

Host Transmission Manual
iQ200 Automated Urinalysis Series

iRICELL Automated Urinalysis Workcells
iChemVELOCITY
iQ Workcell
iWARE Software
PN 300-4941JB
February 2020
Beckman Coulter Ireland Inc.

Lismeehan
O’Callaghan’s Mills
Co. Clare, Ireland 353-65-683-1100
iQ200 Automated Urinalysis Series, iRICELL
Automated Urinalysis Workcells, iChemVELOCITY, iQ
Workcell, iWARE Software
Host Transmission Manual
PN 300-4941JB (February 2020)
iQ200 Automated Urinalysis Series and iRICELL

Automated Urinalysis workcells include the following
instruments as individual or workcell (connected)
systems:
• iQ200 Microscopy analyzer

• iChemVELOCITY analyzer
iQ Workcell includes the following instruments as a

workcell:
• iQ200 Microscopy analyzer

• ARKRAY Aution Max AX-4030 analyzer
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Revision History
This document applies to the latest software listed and higher versions. When a subsequent software
version affects the information in this document, a new issue will be released to the Beckman Coulter Web
site. For labeling updates, go to www.beckmancoulter.com and download the latest version of the manual
or system help for your instrument.
Initial Issue JA, 03/2015

Software Version 7.0.5
Initial Issue JB, 02/2020
Software Version 7.0.5
The following sections were modified:
• Updated the document format.
• iQ Workcell added throughout.
• Table A.3, iChemVELOCITY, AX-4280, AX-4030, and iChem100 Urine Chemistry Analyzers in APPENDIX A,
Additional Tables
Note: Changes that are part of the most recent revision are indicated by a change bar in the left margin of the
page.
This document applies to the latest software listed and higher versions. When a subsequent software version affects the
information in this document, a new issue will be released to the Beckman Coulter website. For labeling updates, go to
www.beckmancoulter.com and download the latest version of the manual or system help for your instrument.
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Safety Notice
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to how to proceed in any situation, contact your Beckman Coulter representative.
Beckman Coulter, Inc. urges its customers to comply with all national health and safety standards
such as the use of barrier protection. This may include, but is not limited to, protective eyewear,
gloves, and suitable laboratory attire when operating or maintaining this or any other automated
laboratory analyzer.
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Safety Notice
Alerts for Warning and Caution
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• Instrument alarms and error messages are not acknowledged and acted upon.
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• You mishandle broken parts.
• Doors, covers, and panels are not opened, closed, removed, and/or replaced
with care.
• Improper tools are used for troubleshooting.
To avoid injury:
• Keep doors, covers, and panels closed and secured in place while the
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• Open/remove and close/replace doors, covers, and panels with care.
• Use the proper tools when troubleshooting.
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• This equipment is used in a manner other than specified. Operate the
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Beckman Coulter.
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contamination.
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Contents
Revision History, iii

Safety Notice, v
Alerts for Warning and Caution, v
Introduction, xv
Purpose, xv
Standards/Protocols, xv
CHAPTER 1: ASTM: Low-Level Protocol, 1-1

ASTM Physical Layer, 1-1
Serial Data Exchange, 1-1
Data Link Layer, 1-2
Establishment Phase, 1-2
Transfer Phase, 1-3
Frame Number, 1-3
Checksum, 1-3
Acknowledgments, 1-3
Receiver Interrupts, 1-4
Termination Phase, 1-4
Defective Frames, 1-4
Timeouts, 1-5
During Establishment Phase, 1-5
During the Transfer Phase, 1-5
Receiver Waiting for Frame, 1-5
Sender Wait on Reply, 1-5
Restricted Characters, 1-5
Transport Layer Sequence, 1-6
CHAPTER 2: Iris-defined XML: High-Level Protocol, 2-1

Message Content, 2-1
APPENDIX A: Additional Tables, A-1

LOINC Codes, A-3
APPENDIX B: Sample Messages, B-1

Verification Example, B-1
Specimen Information Query Example, B-1
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Specimen Information Response Example, B-1

Specimen Information Response for Unrecognized Specimen Identifier
Example, B-2
Specimen Analysis Report Example, B-2
Chemistry Control Report Example, B-4
Count Control Report Example, B-4
Body Fluid Control Report Example, B-4
Glossary
Related Documents
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Illustrations
Illustrations
1.1 Host Cable Connector Diagram, 1-2
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Tables
Tables
1.1 Physical Parameters, 1-1

1.2 DB-9 Pin Assignments for EIA-232-D Connection, 1-1
2.1 element IRISPing, 2-1
2.2 Element SA, 2-2
2.3 Attribute SA/@BF, 2-3
2.4 Attribute SA/@ID, 2-3
2.5 Attribute SA/@SID, 2-3
2.6 Attribute SA/@OP, 2-3
2.7 Attribute SA/@ADT, 2-4
2.8 Attribute SA/@ADTS, 2-4
2.9 Attribute SA/@RDT, 2-4
2.10 Attribute SA/@RDTS, 2-4
2.11 Attribute SA/@RP, 2-4
2.12 Attribute SA/SQN, 2-4
2.13 Attribute SA/RSQN, 2-5
2.14 Attribute SA/DILN, 2-5
2.15 Attribute SA/@DILD, 2-5
2.16 Attribute SA/@IMP, 2-5
2.17 Attribute SA/@CDT, 2-5
2.18 Attribute SA/CDTS, 2-5
2.19 Attribute SA/@REDT, 2-6
2.20 Attribute SA/@REDTS, 2-6
2.21 Element SA/PF, 2-6
2.22 Element SA/AC, 2-7
2.23 Attribute SA/AC/@AT, 2-7
2.24 Attribute SA/AC/@AS, 2-7
2.25 Attribute SA/AC/@SO, 2-8
2.26 Attribute SA/AC/@DSLOT, 2-8
2.27 Element SA/AC/AR, 2-8
2.28 Attribute SA/AC/AR/@Key, 2-8
2.29 Attribute SA/AC/AR/@SN, 2-9
2.30 Attribute SA/AC/AR/@LN, 2-9
2.31 Attribute SA/AC/AR/@AF, 2-9
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2.32 Attribute SA/AC/AR/@NR, 2-9

2.33 Element SA/FL, 2-9
2.34 Element SA/tags, 2-10
2.35 Element SA/tags/tag, 2-10
2.36 Attribute SA/tags/tag/@name, 2-10
2.37 Attribute SA/tags/tag/@result, 2-10
2.38 Attribute SA/tags/tag/@ruleModified, 2-11
2.39 Element SA/report Tags, 2-11
2.40 Element SA/reportTags/reportTag, 2-11
2.41 Attribute SA/reportTags/reportTag/@RuleName, 2-12
2.42 Attribute SA/reportTags/reportTag/@RuleTaggingResult, 2-12
2.43 Attribute SA/reportTags/reportTag/@RuleModified, 2-12
2.44 Element SA/validationTags, 2-12
2.45 Element SA/validationTags/validationTag, 2-13
2.46 Attribute SA/validationTags/validationTag/@RuleName, 2-13
2.47 Attribute
SA/validationTags/validationTag/@RuleModified, 2-13
2.48 Element SA/CM, 2-13
2.49 Element SA/ARV, 2-14
2.50 Element SA/SEL_IMGS, 2-14
2.51 Element SA/SEL_IMG/SI, 2-14
2.52 Attribute SA/SEL_IMGS/SI/@img, 2-15
2.53 Attribute SA/SEL_IMGS/SI/@call, 2-15
2.54 Attribute SA/SEL_IMGS/SI/@note, 2-15
2.55 Element SA/AUD, 2-15
2.56 Element SA/AUD/XE, 2-16
2.57 Attribute SA/AUD/XE/@OP, 2-16
2.58 Attribute SA/AUD/XE/@dt, 2-16
2.59 Attribute SA/AUD/XE/@EdFL, 2-17
2.60 Attribute SA/AUD/XE/@EdDEMOG, 2-17
2.61 Attribute SA/AUD/XE/@EdID, 2-17
2.62 Attribute SA/AUD/XE/@CM, 2-17
2.63 Element SA/AUD/XE/ED, 2-18
2.64 Attribute SA/AUD/XE/ED/@SN, 2-18
2.65 Attribute SA/AUD/XE/ED/@FROM, 2-18
2.66 Attribute SA/AUD/XE/ED/@TO, 2-18
2.67 Element SA/SysCfg, 2-19
2.68 Attribute SA/SysCfg/@MicroPresent, 2-19
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2.69 Attribute SA/SysCfg/@AXPresent, 2-19

2.70 Attribute SA/SysCfg/@iChem200Present, 2-19
2.71 Element SA/SL, 2-20
2.72 Element SIQ, 2-20
2.73 Element SI, 2-21
2.74 Attribute SI/@BF, 2-21
2.75 Attribute SI/@WO, 2-22
2.76 Element SI/RCS, 2-22
2.77 Element SI/RCS/RC, 2-22
2.78 Attribute SI/RCS/RC/@Key, 2-23
2.79 Element SI/DEMOG, 2-24
2.80 Attribute SI/DEMOG/@LName, 2-24
2.81 Attribute SI/DEMOG/@FName, 2-24
2.82 Attribute SI/DEMOG/@MName, 2-25
2.83 Attribute SI/DEMOG/@DOB, 2-25
2.84 Attribute SI/DEMOG/@Loc, 2-25
2.85 Attribute SI/DEMOG/@RecNum, 2-25
2.86 Attribute SI/DEMOG/@Gender, 2-25
2.87 Element UNKID, 2-26
2.88 Element ChemQC, 2-27
2.89 Attribute ChemQC/@NAME, 2-28
2.90 Attribute ChemQC/@SID, 2-28
2.91 Attribute ChemQC/@OP, 2-28
2.92 Attribute ChemQC/@ADT, 2-28
2.93 Attribute ChemQC/@ADTS, 2-28
2.94 Attribute ChemQC/@RDT, 2-28
2.95 Attribute ChemQC/@RDTS, 2-29
2.96 Attribute ChemQC/@LOT, 2-29
2.97 Attribute ChemQC/@EXPIR, 2-29
2.98 Attribute ChemQC/@DSID, 2-29
2.99 Attribute ChemQC/@DSEXPIR, 2-29
2.100 Attribute ChemQC/@RP, 2-30
2.101 Attribute ChemQC/@STATUS, 2-30
2.102 Element ChemQC/PF, 2-30
2.103 Element ChemQC/QCR, 2-30
2.104 Attribute ChemQC/QCR/@SN, 2-31
2.105 Attribute ChemQC/QCR/@LN, 2-31
2.106 Attribute Chem QC/QCR/@ISTATUS, 2-31
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2.107 Attribute ChemQC/QCR/@LL, 2-31

2.108 Attribute ChemQC/QCR/@UL, 2-31
2.109 Attribute ChemQC/QCR/@UNIT, 2-32
2.110 Element ChemQC/CM, 2-32
2.111 Element CQC, 2-33
2.112 Attribute CQC/@CCType, 2-34
2.113 Attribute CQC/@ID, 2-34
2.114 Attribute CQC/@SID, 2-34
2.115 Attribute CQC/@OP, 2-34
2.116 Attribute CQC/@ADT, 2-34
2.117 Attribute CQC/@ADTS, 2-35
2.118 Attribute CQC/@RDT, 2-35
2.119 Attribute CQC/@RDTS, 2-35
2.120 Attribute CQC/@LOT, 2-35
2.121 Attribute CQC/@EXPIR, 2-35
2.122 Attribute CQC/@PRODID, 2-35
2.123 Attribute CQC/@MEAN, 2-36
2.124 Attribute CQC/@MNC, 2-36
2.125 Attribute CQC/@RP, 2-36
2.126 Attribute CQC/@SQN, 2-36
2.127 Attribute CQC/@RSQN, 2-36
2.128 Element CQC/PF, 2-36
2.129 Element CQC/MIN, 2-37
2.130 Element CQC/MAX, 2-37
2.131 Element CQC/COUNT, 2-37
2.132 Element CQC/STATUS, 2-38
2.133 Element CQC/REF, 2-38
2.134 Element CQC/CM, 2-38
2.135 Element BFQC, 2-40
2.136 Attribute BFQC/@BFCType, 2-41
2.137 Attribute BFQC/@ID, 2-41
2.138 Attribute BFQC/@SID, 2-41
2.139 Attribute BFQC/@OP, 2-41
2.140 Attribute BFQC/@ADT, 2-41
2.141 Attribute BFQC/@ADTS, 2-42
2.142 Attribute BFQC/@RDT, 2-42
2.143 Attribute BFQC/@RDTS, 2-42
2.144 Attribute BFQC/@LOT, 2-42
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2.145 Attribute BFQC/@EXPIR, 2-42

2.146 Attribute BFQC/@PRODID, 2-42
2.147 Attribute BFQC/@RBCMEAN, 2-43
2.148 Attribute BFQC/@NUCMEAN, 2-43
2.149 Attribute BFQC/@RP, 2-43
2.150 Attribute BFQC/@SQN, 2-43
2.151 Attribute BFQC/@RSQN, 2-43
2.152 Element BFQC/PF, 2-43
2.153 Element BFQC/RBCMIN, 2-44
2.154 Element BFQC/RBCMAX, 2-44
2.155 Element BFQC/RBCCOUNT, 2-44
2.156 Element BFQC/NUCMIN, 2-45
2.157 Element BFQC/NUCMAX, 2-45
2.158 Element BFQC/NUCCOUNT, 2-45
2.159 Element BFQC/STATUS, 2-45
2.160 Element BFQC/REF, 2-46
2.161 Element BFQC/CM, 2-46
A.1 Test Identifiers/Upload Codes, A-1
A.2 iQ200 Series Automated Urine Microscopy Analyzers, A-3
A.3 iChemVELOCITY, AX-4280, AX-4030, and iChem100 Urine
Chemistry Analyzers, A-5
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Introduction
Purpose
The Laboratory Information System (LIS) feature of the iQ200 Automated Urinalysis System,
iRICELL Series, iChemVELOCITY, iQ Workcell, and iWARE Software allows an external laboratory
computer to communicate with the System Manager through a serial connection.
The iQ200 Automated Urinalysis System, iRICELL Series, iChemVELOCITY, iQ Workcell, and iWARE
Software make an interface standard available:
• American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
The ASTM 1381-95 interface standard is used as low-level protocol and Iris-defined XML is used as
high-level protocol:
• ASTM 1381-95
— Low Level Transfer Protocol which consists of two parts:
· Physical Layer (see ASTM Physical Layer in CHAPTER 1, ASTM: Low-Level Protocol).
· Data Link Layer (see Data Link Layer in CHAPTER 1, ASTM: Low-Level Protocol).
• Iris-defined XML
— Message Content (see Message Content in CHAPTER 2, Iris-defined XML: High-Level
Protocol) which contains the specifications for each of the records that are used to pass
information between the instrument and the laboratory computer.
Standards/Protocols
• The iRICELL Series with System Manager Software facilitates the connection of the iQ200
microscopy analyzer and the iChemVELOCITY a workcell configuration.
• The iQ Workcell Series with System Manager Software facilitates the connection of the iQ200
microscopy analyzer and the ARKRAY Aution Max AX-4030 as a workcell configuration.
• The iQ200 Automated Urinalysis System, iRICELL Series, iChemVELOCITY, and iQ Workcell can
be interfaced over Serial connection only.
• The iQ200 Automated Urinalysis System, iRICELL Series, iChemVELOCITY, and iQ Workcell do
not have the capability for TCP/IP nor remote access.
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Introduction
Standards/Protocols
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CHAPTER 1
ASTM: Low-Level Protocol
To accomplish a successful interface between the System Manager and the laboratory computer, a
compatible environment, both physical and logical, must be established. At the lowest level, the
physical connections must be defined and the behavior of both the Sender and Receiver of
information must be specified.
The Low-Level Protocol to use for transferring messages between the Instrument and the
laboratory computer is the ASTM 1381-95.
ASTM Physical Layer
Serial Data Exchange

All serial communications are expected to use the EIA-232-D communication protocol, based upon
the Electronics Industries Association (EIA) standard EIA-232-D. The instrument is configured as
Data Terminal Equipment (DTE).
Protocol: EIA-232-D
Connector: DB-9 Male located on the back of the Instrument Console PC

COM Port: LIS
Table 1.1 Physical Parameters
Physical Setting Default Value Possible Values

Baud Rates 9600 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400
Data Bits 8 7, 8
Parity Bits None Even, Odd, None, Mark, Space
Stop Bits 1 1, 2
Table 1.2 DB-9 Pin Assignments for EIA-232-D Connection
Pin Instrument LIS Port Configuration Laboratory Computer Cable Must Be Provided
Provided on DB-9 Male on DB-9 Female
2 RXD TXD
3 TXD RXD
5 Ground Ground
NOTE Connection from computer to computer usually requires a Null Modem Cable as indicated in the
above table.
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Data Link Layer
Figure 1.1 Host Cable Connector Diagram

5 4 3 2 1
9 8 7 6
Ground on pin 5 TXD on pin 2
RXD on pin 3
Data Link Layer
The data link layer has procedures for link connection and release, delimiting, and synchronism,
sequential control, error detection, and error recovery as specified in ASTM 1381-95. There are
three distinct phases in transferring information between the System Manager and the laboratory
computer. The three phases assure the actions of Sender and Receiver are coordinated. The three
phases are establishment, transfer, and termination.
The data link layer uses a character-oriented protocol to send messages between directly connected
systems. The data link mode of operation is one-way transfer of information with alternate
supervision. Information flows in one direction at a time. Replies occur after information is sent,
never at the same time. It is a simple stop-and-wait protocol. At times, the two systems are actively
operating to transfer information. The remainder of the time the data link is in a neutral state.
Establishment Phase
The establishment phase determines the direction of information flow and prepares the Receiver
to accept information. A system, which does not have information to send, normally monitors the
data link to detect the establishment phase. It acts as a Receiver, waiting for the other system.
The system with information available initiates the establishment phase. After the Sender
determines the data link is in a neutral state, it transmits the <ENQ> transmission control character.
The Receiver ignores any character other than <ENQ> while in the neutral state. Sender will ignore
any responses to the <ENQ> other than <ACK>, <NAK>, or <ENQ>
Receiver State Sender Receiver Reply Sender Status After Receiving

Response
Receiver Ready <ENQ> -->
<-- <ACK> Transfer Phase
Receiver Not Ready <ENQ> -->
<-- <NAK> Wait 10 seconds, then send <ENQ>
again.
Receiver sending *1 <ENQ> -->
<-- <ENQ> *2
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Data Link Layer 1
*1 Line Contention condition - Receiver also has information available and sent the ENQ at the same
time as the Sender.
*2 If Sender is the Instrument, wait 1 second and then begin the establishment phase by sending
<ENQ>. If Sender is the laboratory computer, the laboratory computer goes into a neutral state for
a minimum of 20 seconds or until the receive message session from the System Manager is
complete.
Transfer Phase
During the transfer phase, the Sender transmits messages to the Receiver. The transfer phase
continues until all messages are sent. Messages are sent in frames. Each frame contains a maximum
of 247 characters (including frame overhead). Messages longer than 247 characters are divided
between two or more frames. Multiple messages are never combined in a single frame. Every
message must begin in a new frame. There are two types of frames: intermediate and end. The
intermediate frames terminate with the character <ETB>, checksum, <CR><LF>. End frames
terminate with <ETX>, checksum, <CR><LF>. A message containing 247 characters or less is sent in
a single end frame. Longer messages are sent in intermediate frames with the last part of the
message sent in the end frame.
Frame Number
The frame number permits the Receiver to distinguish between new and retransmitted frames. It is
a single digit sent immediately after the <STX> character. The frame number is an ASCII digit
ranging from 0 to 7. The frame number begins at 1 with the first frame of the Transfer phase. The
frame number is incremented by one for every new frame transmitted. After 7, the number rolls
over to 0, and continues in this fashion.
Checksum
The checksum permits the Receiver to detect a defective frame. The checksum is encoded as two
characters, which are sent after the <ETB>, or <ETX> character. The checksum is computed by
adding the binary values of the characters, keeping the least significant eight bits of the result. The
checksum is initialized to zero with the <STX> character. The first character used in computing the
checksum is the frame number. Each character in the message text is added to the checksum
(modulo 256). The computation for the checksum does not include <STX>, the checksum characters,
or the trailing <CR><LF>. The checksum is an integer represented by eight bits; it can be considered
as two groups of four bits. The groups of four bits are converted to the ASCII characters of the
hexadecimal representation. The two ASCII characters are transmitted as the checksum, with the
most significant character first.
Acknowledgments
After a frame is sent, the Sender stops transmitting until a reply is received. The Receiver replies
to each frame. When it is ready to receive the next frame, it transmits one of three replies to
acknowledge the last frame. This reply must be transmitted within the timeout period. (See
Timeouts for additional information.) A reply of <ACK> signifies the last frame was received
successfully and the Receiver is prepared to receive another frame. The Sender must increment the
frame number and either send a new frame or terminate. A reply of <NAK> signifies the last frame
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Data Link Layer
was not successfully received and the Receiver is prepared to receive the frame again. A reply of
<EOT> signifies that the last frame was successfully received; the Receiver is prepared to receive
another frame, but is a request to the Sender to stop transmitting.
Receiver Interrupts
The Receiver interrupt is a means for the Receiver to request the Sender to stop transmitting
messages as soon as possible. During the transfer phase, if the Receiver responds to a frame with an
<EOT> in place of the usual <ACK>, the Sender must interpret this reply as a Receiver interrupt
request. The <EOT> is a positive acknowledgement of the end frame, signifies the Receiver is
prepared to receive next frame, and is a request to the Sender to stop transmitting. The Sender does
not have to stop transmitting after receiving the Receiver interrupt request. If the Sender chooses
to ignore the <EOT>, the Receiver must re-request the interrupt for the request to remain valid. If
the Sender chooses to honor the Receiver interrupt request, it must first enter the termination
phase to return the data link to the neutral state. This gives the Receiver an opportunity to enter
the establishment phase and become the Sender. The original Sender must not enter the
establishment phase for at least 15 seconds or until the Receiver has sent a message and returned
the data link to the neutral state.
Termination Phase
The termination phase returns the data link to the clear or neutral state. The Sender notifies the
Receiver that all messages have been sent. The Sender transmits the <EOT> transmission control
character and then regards the data link to be in a neutral state. Upon receiving <EOT>, the Receiver
also regards the data link to be in a neutral state.
Defective Frames
A Receiver checks every frame to guarantee it is valid. A reply of <NAK> is transmitted for invalid
frames. Upon receiving the <NAK>, the Sender retransmits the last frame with the same frame
number. In this way, transmission errors are detected and automatically corrected. The Receiver
ignores any characters occurring before the <STX> or <EOT> or after the end of the block character
<ETB> or <ETX> when checking the frame. A frame should be rejected because:
1. Any character errors are detected (parity error, framing error, etc.)
2. The frame checksum does not match the checksum computed on the received frame
3. The frame number is not the same as the last accepted frame or one number higher (modulo 8).
Upon receiving a <NAK> or any character except an <ACK> or <EOT> (a <NAK> condition), the Sender
increments a retransmit counter and retransmits the frame. If this counter shows a single frame
was sent and not accepted six times, the Sender must abort this message by proceeding to the
termination phase. An abort should be extremely rare, but it provides a mechanism to escape from
a condition where the transfer phase cannot continue.
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Data Link Layer 1
Timeouts
The Sender and Receiver both use timers to detect loss of coordination between them. If a reply of
an <ACK, <NAK>, or <ENQ> is not received within 15 seconds, a timeout occurs. After a timeout, the
Sender enters the termination phase.
During Establishment Phase

During the establishment phase, if the computer (as Receiver) detects contention, it sets a timer. If
an <ENQ> is not received within 20 seconds, a timeout occurs. After a timeout, the Receiver regards
the line to be in the neutral state.
During the Transfer Phase

During the transfer phase, the Sender sets a timer when transmitting the last character of a frame.
If a reply is not received within 15 seconds, a timeout occurs. After a timeout, the Sender aborts the
message transfer by proceeding to the termination phase. As with excessive retransmissions of
defective frames, the message must be remembered so it can be completely repeated.
Receiver Waiting for Frame

During the transfer phase, the Receiver sets a timer when first entering the transfer phase or when
replying to a frame. If a frame or <EOT> is not received within 30 seconds, a timeout occurs. After a
timeout, the Receiver discards the last incomplete message and regards the line to be in the neutral
state.
Sender Wait on Reply

A Receiver must reply to a frame within 15 seconds or the Sender will timeout. A Receiver can delay
its reply for up to 15 seconds to process the frame. Longer delays cause the Sender to abort the
message.
Receivers that cannot process messages fast enough to keep up with a Sender may cause message
buffer overflows in the Sender. A Sender can normally store at least one complete message. Storage
space for more than one outgoing message is desirable but optional.
Restricted Characters
The data link protocol is designed for sending character-based message text. Restrictions are placed
on which characters may appear in the message text. The restrictions make it simpler for Senders
and Receivers to recognize replies and frame delimiters. Additional characters are restricted to
avoid interfering with software controls for devices such as multiplexers.
An <LF> character is not permitted to appear in the message text; it can appear only as the last
character of a frame. None of the ten transmission control characters, the <LF> format effector
control character, or four device control characters may appear in message text. The restricted
characters are: <SOH>, <STX>, <ETX>, <EOT>, <ENQ>, <ACK>, <DLE>, <NAK>, <SYN>, <ETB>, <LF>,
<DC1>, <DC2>, <DC3>, and <DC4>.
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Data Link Layer
Transport Layer Sequence

The following tables illustrate a transport layer sequence:
Normal Session Sender Receiver

Establishment Phase <ENQ> --->
<--- <ACK>
Transfer Phase <STX> [frame number] [DATA] <ETX> [C1] [C2] <CR><LF> --->
frames continue until <--- <ACK>
entire message sent
Termination Phase <EOT> --> No Response
Expected
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Delay Request Session (NAK): Sender Receiver

<--- <NAK>
(Delay 10 seconds)
<ENQ> --->
<--- <ACK>
Transfer Phase <STX> [frame number] [DATA] <ETX> [C1] [C2] <CR> <LF> --->
entire message sent
Termination Phase <EOT> ---> No Response
Expected
Failure Session (Max <NAK>s): Sender Receiver

(Delay 10 seconds) <--- <NAK>
<ENQ> --->
<ENQ> --->
<ENQ> --->
<ENQ> --->
<ENQ> --->
Expected
Failure Session (No Response) Sender Receiver

(Time-out after 15 No Response
seconds)
Expected
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Retransmission Request (Multiple <NAK>s): Sender Receiver

<--- <ACK>
<--- <NAK>
<STX> [frame number] [DATA] <ETX> [C1] [C2] <CR> <LF> --->
<--- <NAK>
<--- <NAK>
<--- <NAK>
<--- <NAK>
entire message sent
Termination Phase <EOT> ---> No
Response
Expected
Failure Session (Max <NAK>s): Sender Receiver

<--- <ACK>
<--- <NAK>
<--- <NAK>
<--- <NAK>
<--- <NAK>
<--- <NAK>
<--- <NAK>
Response
Expected
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Failure Session (Receiver Timeout During Transfer): Sender Receiver

<--- <ACK>
<--- No
Response
within 15
seconds
Response
Expected
Failure Session (Sender Timeout During Transfer Sender Receiver

Phase):
<--- <ACK>
Transfer Phase <STX> [frame number] [DATA] <ETX> [C1] [C2] <CR><LF> --->
<--- <ACK>
Termination Phase No Frame sent within ---> No Response
30 seconds
Discards
incomplete
message and
assumes
neutral state.
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CHAPTER 2
Iris-defined XML: High-Level Protocol
This section conforms with Iris-defined XML message layer. The intent of this section is to develop
a complete understanding of the particular records and fields as supported by the Instrument.
Message Content
1. Communications Verification Message

The instrument verifies communications with the host by sending the Communications
Verification message, to which the host replies with the same message.
Attribute form default: unqualified

Element form default: qualified
Elements
IRISPing
Table 2.1 element IRISPing
Used for verification of the communications connection between

the IRIS instrument and the LIS. The instrument sends the IRISPing
element, upon receipt of which the LIS sends one back. The LIS
never instigates the exchange.
Annotation Documentation:
Used for verification of the communications connection between
the IRIS instrument and the LIS. The instrument sends the IRISPing
element, upon receipt of which the LIS sends one back. The LIS
never instigates the exchange.
2. Specimen Analysis Report Message

The instrument reports patient specimen results with the Specimen Analysis Report message.

Elements
SA
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Message Content
Table 2.2 Element SA
Diagram
Properties Content: complex
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Table 2.2 Element SA (Continued)
Children PF AC FL tags reportTags validationTags CM ARV SEL_IMGS AUD SysCfg SL

Annotation Documentation: SpecimenAnalysis root element
Table 2.3 Attribute SA/@BF
Type Restriction of xs: string

Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Facets Kind: Value: Annotation:
Enumeration URN Documentation: Urine
Enumeration CSF Documentation: Cerebrospinal
Enumeration PLE fluid
Enumeration PER Documentation: Pleural fluid
Enumeration PED Documentation: Peritoneal fluid
Enumeration PEL Documentation: Peritoneal

dialysate
Enumeration PCA
Documentation: Peritoneal
Enumeration SER lavage
Enumeration SYN Documentation: Pericardial fluid
Documentation: Serous fluid
Documentation: Synovial fluid
Annotation Documentation: Specimen type (Body Fluid type)
Table 2.4 Attribute SA/@ID
Type xs: string

Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: The specimen identifier
Table 2.5 Attribute SA/@SID
Type xs: string

Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: The system ID
Table 2.6 Attribute SA/@OP
Type xs: string

Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Operator
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Message Content
Table 2.7 Attribute SA/@ADT
Type xs: string

Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Analysis DateTime with time zone info (YYYY-MM-DD
HH:MM:SStz, where an example of tz is “-8:00” for Pacific time)
Table 2.8 Attribute SA/@ADTS
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Analysis DateTime String
Table 2.9 Attribute SA/@RDT
Type xs: string

Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Report Date Time with time zone info (YYYY-MM-DD
Table 2.10 Attribute SA/@RDTS
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Report DateTime String
Table 2.11 Attribute SA/@RP
Type xs:integer
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Rack position (tube number
in the rack)
Table 2.12 Attribute SA/SQN
Type xs:integer
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Sequence Number
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Table 2.13 Attribute SA/RSQN
Type xs:integer
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Rack Sequence Number (rack
ID)
Table 2.14 Attribute SA/DILN
Type xs:integer
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Dilution numerator
Table 2.15 Attribute SA/@DILD
Type xs:integer
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Dilution denominator
Table 2.16 Attribute SA/@IMP
Type Restriction of xs:integer

Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Facets Kind: Value: Annotation
minInclusive 0
maxInclusive 1
Annotation Documentation: Imported 1=yes, 0=no
Table 2.17 Attribute SA/@CDT
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Chemistry DateTime with time zone info (YYYY-MM-DD
Table 2.18 Attribute SA/CDTS
Type xs:string
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Table 2.18 Attribute SA/CDTS (Continued)
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Chemistry DateTime String
Table 2.19 Attribute SA/@REDT
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Microscopy DateTime with the time zone info (YYYY-MM-DD
Table 2.20 Attribute SA/@REDTS
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Microscopy DateTime String
Table 2.21 Element SA/PF
Diagram
PreFace (lab information)

Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
minOcc: 0
maxOcc: unbounded
Content: simple
Annotation Documentation: PreFace (lab information)
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Message Content 2
Table 2.22 Element SA/AC
Diagram
Properties isRef: 0
minOcc: 1
maxOcc: 2
Content: complex
Children AR
Annotation Documentation: Analysis Category
Table 2.23 Attribute SA/AC/@AT
Type Restriction of xs:string

Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Enumeration Chemistry
Enumeration Sediment
Annotation Documentation: Analysis State
Table 2.24 Attribute SA/AC/@AS

Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Enumeration Done
Enumeration Not Done
Annotation Documentation: Analysis State
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Message Content
Table 2.25 Attribute SA/AC/@SO

Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Analysis category SOurce
Table 2.26 Attribute SA/AC/@DSLOT
Properties isRef: 0
Annotation Documentation: Chemistry dipstick lot
Table 2.27 Element SA/AC/AR
Diagram
Type Extension of xs:string

Properties isRef: 0
minOcc: 1
maxOcc: unbounded
Content: complex
Annotation Documentation: Analyte Result
Table 2.28 Attribute SA/AC/AR/@Key
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Mnemonic uniquely
identifying the analyte
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Table 2.29 Attribute SA/AC/AR/@SN
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Short Name
Table 2.30 Attribute SA/AC/AR/@LN
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Long Name
Table 2.31 Attribute SA/AC/AR/@AF
Type Restriction of xs:integer

Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
minInclusive 0
maxInclusive 1
Annotation Documentation: Abnormal Flag
Table 2.32 Attribute SA/AC/AR/@NR
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Normal Range
Table 2.33 Element SA/FL
Diagram
FLags
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
minOcc: 0
maxOcc: 1
Content: simple
Annotation Documentation: FLags
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Message Content
Table 2.34 Element SA/tags
Diagram
Properties isRef: 0
minOcc: 0
maxOcc: 1
Content: complex
Children tag
Annotation Documentation: LIS Tags as generated by iWARE
Table 2.35 Element SA/tags/tag
Diagram
Properties isRef: 0
minOcc: 1
maxOcc: unbounded
Content: complex
Table 2.36 Attribute SA/tags/tag/@name
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Name of the rule
Table 2.37 Attribute SA/tags/tag/@result
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Rule output text
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Message Content 2
Table 2.38 Attribute SA/tags/tag/@ruleModified

Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Enumeration Yes
Enumeration No
Annotation Documentation: Has the rule been modified since the specimen was tagged
(Yes/No)?
Table 2.39 Element SA/report Tags
Diagram
Properties isRef: 0
minOcc: 0
maxOcc: 1
Content: complex
Children reportTag
Annotation Documentation: Report Tags as generated by iWARE
Table 2.40 Element SA/reportTags/reportTag
Diagram
Properties isRef: 0
minOcc: 1
maxOcc: unbounded
Content: complex
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Message Content
Table 2.41 Attribute SA/reportTags/reportTag/@RuleName
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Table 2.42 Attribute SA/reportTags/reportTag/@RuleTaggingResult
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Rule output text
Table 2.43 Attribute SA/reportTags/reportTag/@RuleModified
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Has the rule been modified since the specimen was tagged
(Yes/No)?
Table 2.44 Element SA/validationTags
Diagram
Properties isRef: 0
minOcc: 0
maxOcc: 1
Content: complex
Children validationTag
Annotation Documentation: Validation Tags are generated by iWARE
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Message Content 2
Table 2.45 Element SA/validationTags/validationTag
Diagram
Properties isRef: 0
minOcc: 1
maxOcc: unbounded
Content: complex
Table 2.46 Attribute SA/validationTags/validationTag/@RuleName
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Table 2.47 Attribute SA/validationTags/validationTag/@RuleModified
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Has the rule been modified
since the specimen was tagged (Yes/No)?
Table 2.48 Element SA/CM
Diagram
Operator comment
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
minOcc: 0
maxOcc: 1
Content: simple
Annotation Documentation: Operator comment
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Message Content
Table 2.49 Element SA/ARV
Diagram
APR ReVision
Type xs: tring
Properties isRef: 0
Content: simple
Annotation Documentation: APR ReVision
Table 2.50 Element SA/SEL_IMGS
Diagram
Properties isRef: 0
minOcc: 0
maxOcc: 1
Content: complex
Children SI
Annotation Documentation: Selected images
Table 2.51 Element SA/SEL_IMG/SI
Diagram
Properties isRef: 0
minOcc: 1
maxOcc: unbounded
Content: complex
Annotation Documentation: Selected Image
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Table 2.52 Attribute SA/SEL_IMGS/SI/@img
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Location of image on the instrument
Table 2.53 Attribute SA/SEL_IMGS/SI/@call
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: The long name of the classification of the image
Table 2.54 Attribute SA/SEL_IMGS/SI/@note
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Annotation from operator, may be blank
Table 2.55 Element SA/AUD
Diagram
Properties isRef: 0
minOcc: 0
maxOcc: 1
Content: complex
Children XE
Annotation Documentation: AUDit trail
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Message Content
Table 2.56 Element SA/AUD/XE
Diagram
Properties isRef: 0
minOcc: 1
maxOcc: unbounded
Content: complex
Children ED
Annotation Documentation: Acceptor Entry
Table 2.57 Attribute SA/AUD/XE/@OP
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Table 2.58 Attribute SA/AUD/XE/@dt
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: date/time
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Message Content 2
Table 2.59 Attribute SA/AUD/XE/@EdFL

Properties isRef: 0
Enumeration T
Enumeration F
Annotation Documentation: Edit FLags (did the operator clear any flags, T/F?)
Table 2.60 Attribute SA/AUD/XE/@EdDEMOG

Properties isRef: 0
Enumeration T
Enumeration F
Annotation Documentation: Edit DEMOGraphics (did the operator edit any
demographics, T/F?)
Table 2.61 Attribute SA/AUD/XE/@EdID

Properties isRef: 0
Enumeration T
Enumeration F
Annotation Documentation: Edit ID (did the operator alter the specimen ID,
T/F?)
Table 2.62 Attribute SA/AUD/XE/@CM
Properties isRef: 0
Annotation Documentation: Comment (if the operator changed it)
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Message Content
Table 2.63 Element SA/AUD/XE/ED
Diagram
Properties isRef: 0
minOcc: 0
maxOcc: unbounded
Content: complex
Annotation Documentation: Edit Detail
Table 2.64 Attribute SA/AUD/XE/ED/@SN
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Short Name of the analyte changed
Table 2.65 Attribute SA/AUD/XE/ED/@FROM
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Analyte result before the change
Table 2.66 Attribute SA/AUD/XE/ED/@TO
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Analyte result after the change
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Message Content 2
Table 2.67 Element SA/SysCfg
Diagram
Properties isRef: 0
Content: complex
Annotation Documentation: System Configuration
Table 2.68 Attribute SA/SysCfg/@MicroPresent

Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Enumeration T
Enumeration F
Table 2.69 Attribute SA/SysCfg/@AXPresent

Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Enumeration T
Enumeration F
Table 2.70 Attribute SA/SysCfg/@iChem200Present

Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Enumeration T
Enumeration F
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Message Content
Table 2.71 Element SA/SL
Diagram
Signature Line
Properties isRef: 0
minOcc: 0
maxOcc: 1
Annotation Documentation: Signature Line
3. Specimen Information Query Message

The instrument requests specimen information via the Specimen Information Query request
message.

Elements
SIQ
Table 2.72 Element SIQ
Diagram
Specimen Information Query, contains the specimen identifier for which to

retrieve information from the LIS host.
Annotation Documentation: Specimen Information Query, contains the specimen
identifier for which to retrieve information from the LIS host
4. Specimen Information Response Message

The LIS responds to the instrument’s Specimen Information Query with the Specimen
Information Response message.

Elements
SI
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Message Content 2
Table 2.73 Element SI
Diagram

Mixed: true
Children RCS DEMOG
Annotation Documentation: Specimen Information; contents are the specified specimen’s
identifier
Table 2.74 Attribute SI/@BF

Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Enumeration URN Documentation: Urine
Enumeration CSF Documentation: Cerebrospinal fluid
Enumeration PLE Documentation: Pleural fluid
Enumeration PER Documentation: Peritoneal fluid
Enumeration PED Documentation: Peritoneal dialysate
Enumeration PEL Documentation: Peritoneal lavage
Enumeration PCA Documentation: Pericardial fluid
Enumeration SER Documentation: Serous fluid
Enumeration SYN Documentation: Synovial fluid
Annotation Documentation: Specimen type (Body Fluid type)
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Message Content
Table 2.75 Attribute SI/@WO

Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Enumeration Skip Documentation: Skip microscopy
Enumeration Gate Documentation: Use internal gating parameters to
determine whether to run microscopy
Enumeration Run Documentation: Run microscopy
Enumeration Micro- Documentation: Only run microscopy

only
Enumeration Chem- Documentation: Only run chemistry

only
Annotation Documentation: Work Order
Table 2.76 Element SI/RCS
Diagram
Properties isRef: 0
minOcc: 0
maxOcc: 1
Content: complex
Children RC
Annotation Documentation: RawChems holding the raw chemistry values from the LIS Host
Table 2.77 Element SI/RCS/RC
Diagram
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Message Content 2
Table 2.77 Element SI/RCS/RC (Continued)
Properties isRef: 0
minOcc: 12
maxOcc: 13
Content: complex
Annotation Documentation: Individual chemistry result in the element text, 12 or 13 (ascorbic
is optional)
Table 2.78 Attribute SI/RCS/RC/@Key

Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Enumeration BLD Documentation: Blood
Enumeration BIL Documentation: Bilirubin
Enumeration URO Documentation: Urobilinogen
Enumeration KET Documentation: Ketone
Enumeration GLU Documentation: Glucose
Enumeration PRO Documentation: Protein
Enumeration NIT Documentation: Nitrite
Enumeration LEU Documentation: Leukocyte esterase
Enumeration PH Documentation: pH
Enumeration SG Documentation: Specific Gravity
Enumeration COL Documentation: Color
Enumeration CLA Documentation: Clarity
Enumeration ASA Documentation: Ascorbic Acid
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Message Content
Table 2.79 Element SI/DEMOG
Diagram
Properties isRef: 0
minOcc: 0
maxOcc: 1
Content: complex
Annotation Documentation: DEMOGraphics from the LIS Host
Table 2.80 Attribute SI/DEMOG/@LName

Properties isRef: 0
maxLength 26
Annotation Documentation: Last name
Table 2.81 Attribute SI/DEMOG/@FName

Properties isRef: 0
maxLength 26
Annotation Documentation: First name
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Message Content 2
Table 2.82 Attribute SI/DEMOG/@MName

Properties isRef: 0
maxLength 26
Annotation Documentation: Middle name
Table 2.83 Attribute SI/DEMOG/@DOB

Properties isRef: 0
Length 10
Pattern [0-9][0-9][0-9][0-9]-[0-9][0-9]-[0-9][0-9]
Annotation Documentation: Date of birth (YYYY-MM-DD)
Table 2.84 Attribute SI/DEMOG/@Loc

Properties isRef: 0
maxLength 26
Annotation Documentation: Location
Table 2.85 Attribute SI/DEMOG/@RecNum

Properties isRef: 0
maxLength 26
Annotation Documentation: Medical record number
Table 2.86 Attribute SI/DEMOG/@Gender

Properties isRef: 0
Enumeration M
Enumeration F
Annotation Documentation: Gender (M/F)
5. Specimen Information Response Message for Unrecognized Specimen Identifier
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Message Content
The LIS host responds to the instrument’s Specimen Information Query with the UNKID
message when the host does not recognize the supplied specimen identifier.

Elements
UNKID
Table 2.87 Element UNKID
Diagram
The LIS Host did not recognize the specimen ID (UNKnown ID); the unrecognized
ID is in the element text.
Type xs:string
Properties Content: simple
Annotation Documentation: The LIS Host did not recognize the specimen ID (UNKnown ID);
the unrecognized ID is in the element text
6. Chemistry Control Report Message

The instrument reports chemistry control results with the Chemistry Control Report message.

Elements
ChemQC
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Message Content 2
Table 2.88 Element ChemQC
Diagram
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Message Content
Table 2.88 Element ChemQC (Continued)
Children PF QCR CM
Annotation Documentation: ChemistryQualityControl root element
Table 2.89 Attribute ChemQC/@NAME
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: The control name, e.g., “CA”
Table 2.90 Attribute ChemQC/@SID
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Table 2.91 Attribute ChemQC/@OP
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Table 2.92 Attribute ChemQC/@ADT
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Table 2.93 Attribute ChemQC/@ADTS
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Table 2.94 Attribute ChemQC/@RDT
Type xs:string
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Table 2.94 Attribute ChemQC/@RDT (Continued)
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Report DateTime with time zone info (YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SStz,
where an example of tz is “-8:00” for Pacific time)
Table 2.95 Attribute ChemQC/@RDTS
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Table 2.96 Attribute ChemQC/@LOT
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Control lot
Table 2.97 Attribute ChemQC/@EXPIR
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Lot expiration
Table 2.98 Attribute ChemQC/@DSID
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Dipstick lot ID
Table 2.99 Attribute ChemQC/@DSEXPIR
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Dipstick lot expiration
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Message Content
Table 2.100 Attribute ChemQC/@RP
Type xs:integer
Properties isRef: 0
Use: optional
Annotation Documentation: Rack position (tube number in
the rack)
Table 2.101 Attribute ChemQC/@STATUS
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Pass (P) or Fail (F)
Table 2.102 Element ChemQC/PF
Diagram
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
minOcc: 0
maxOcc: unbounded
Content: simple
Table 2.103 Element ChemQC/QCR
Diagram
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Table 2.103 Element ChemQC/QCR (Continued)
Properties isRef: 0
minOcc: 1
maxOcc: unbounded
Content: complex
Annotation Documentation: QC Result
Table 2.104 Attribute ChemQC/QCR/@SN
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Short Name of the analyte
Table 2.105 Attribute ChemQC/QCR/@LN
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Long Name of the analyte
Table 2.106 Attribute Chem QC/QCR/@ISTATUS

Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Enumeration P
Enumeration F
Enumeration -
Annotation Documentation: Pass (P), Fail (F), ignore (-)
Table 2.107 Attribute ChemQC/QCR/@LL
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Lower Limit
Table 2.108 Attribute ChemQC/QCR/@UL
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Upper Limit
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Message Content
Table 2.109 Attribute ChemQC/QCR/@UNIT
Properties isRef: 0
Use: optional
Annotation Documentation: Unit of measure (if not already in result)
Table 2.110 Element ChemQC/CM
Diagram
Operator comment
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
minOcc: 0
maxOcc: 1
Content: simple
7. Count Control Report Message

The instrument reports count control results with the Count Control Report message.

Elements
CQC
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Message Content 2
Table 2.111 Element CQC
Diagram
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Message Content
Table 2.111 Element CQC (Continued)
Children PF MIN MAX COUNT STATUS REF CM

Annotation Documentation: CountQualityControl root element
Table 2.112 Attribute CQC/@CCType

Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Enumeration +L
Enumeration -L
Enumeration +L2
Enumeration -L2
Annotation Documentation: +L=Primary Positive Count Control; -L=Primary Negative Count
Control; +L2=Secondary Positive Count Control; -L2=Secondary Negative Count
Control
Table 2.113 Attribute CQC/@ID
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: The control ID
Table 2.114 Attribute CQC/@SID
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Table 2.115 Attribute CQC/@OP
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Table 2.116 Attribute CQC/@ADT
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
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Table 2.117 Attribute CQC/@ADTS
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Table 2.118 Attribute CQC/@RDT
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Table 2.119 Attribute CQC/@RDTS
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Table 2.120 Attribute CQC/@LOT
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Table 2.121 Attribute CQC/@EXPIR
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Table 2.122 Attribute CQC/@PRODID
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Product ID of the control
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Message Content
Table 2.123 Attribute CQC/@MEAN
Type xs:integer
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Mean value
Table 2.124 Attribute CQC/@MNC
Type xs:integer
Properties isRef: 0
Use: optional
Annotation Documentation: Maximum negative count (the maximum count for a negative
control)
Table 2.125 Attribute CQC/@RP
Type xs:integer
Properties isRef: 0
Use: optional
Annotation Documentation: Rack position (tube number in the rack)
Table 2.126 Attribute CQC/@SQN
Type xs:integer
Properties isRef: 0
Use: optional
Table 2.127 Attribute CQC/@RSQN
Type xs:integer
Properties isRef: 0
Use: optional
ID)
Table 2.128 Element CQC/PF
Diagram
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Table 2.128 Element CQC/PF (Continued)
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
minOcc: 0
maxOcc: unbounded
Content: simple
Table 2.129 Element CQC/MIN
Diagram
Minimum to pass
Type xs:integer
Properties isRef: 0
Content: simple
Annotation Documentation: Minimum to pass
Table 2.130 Element CQC/MAX
Diagram
Maximum to pass
Type xs:integer
Properties isRef: 0
Content: simple
Annotation Documentation: Maximum to pass
Table 2.131 Element CQC/COUNT
Diagram
Actual count
Type xs:integer
Properties isRef: 0
Content: simple
Annotation Documentation: Actual count
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Message Content
Table 2.132 Element CQC/STATUS
Diagram
Pass (P) or Fail (F)

Properties isRef: 0
Content: simple
Enumeration P
Enumeration F
Table 2.133 Element CQC/REF
Diagram
Run Equivalency Factor

Type xs:double
Properties isRef: 0
Content: simple
Annotation Documentation: Run Equivalency Factor
Table 2.134 Element CQC/CM
Diagram
Operator comment
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
minOcc: 0
maxOcc: 1
Content: simple
8. Body Fluid Control Report Message

The instrument reports body fluid control results with the Body Fluid Control Report message.
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Message Content 2
Elements
BFQC
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Message Content
Table 2.135 Element BFQC
Diagram
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Message Content 2
Table 2.135 Element BFQC (Continued)
Children PF RBCMIN RBCMAX RBCCOUNT NUCMIN NUCMAX NUCCOUNT STATUS REF CM

Annotation Documentation: BodyFluidQualityControl root element
Table 2.136 Attribute BFQC/@BFCType

Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Enumeration BGC
Enumeration BL1
Enumeration BL2
Annotation Documentation: BGC=BFA Background Check; BL1=BFA Level I Control;
BL2=BFA Level II Control
Table 2.137 Attribute BFQC/@ID
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: The control ID
Table 2.138 Attribute BFQC/@SID
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Table 2.139 Attribute BFQC/@OP
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Table 2.140 Attribute BFQC/@ADT
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
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Message Content
Table 2.141 Attribute BFQC/@ADTS
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Table 2.142 Attribute BFQC/@RDT
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Table 2.143 Attribute BFQC/@RDTS
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Table 2.144 Attribute BFQC/@LOT
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Table 2.145 Attribute BFQC/@EXPIR
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Table 2.146 Attribute BFQC/@PRODID
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Product ID of the control
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Message Content 2
Table 2.147 Attribute BFQC/@RBCMEAN
Type xs:integer
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentation: Mean RBC value
Table 2.148 Attribute BFQC/@NUCMEAN
Type xs:integer
Properties isRef: 0
Use: required
Annotation Documentaion: Mean nucleated value
Table 2.149 Attribute BFQC/@RP
Type xs:integer
Properties isRef: 0
Use: optional
Annotation Documentation: Rack position (tube number
in the rack)
Table 2.150 Attribute BFQC/@SQN
Type xs:integer
Properties isRef: 0
Use: optional
Table 2.151 Attribute BFQC/@RSQN
Type xs:integer
Properties isRef: 0
Use: optional
ID)
Table 2.152 Element BFQC/PF
Diagram
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Message Content
Table 2.152 Element BFQC/PF (Continued)
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
minOcc: 0
maxOcc: unbounded
Content: simple
Table 2.153 Element BFQC/RBCMIN
Diagram
Minimum RBC to pass

Type xs:integer
Properties isRef: 0
Content: simple
Annotation Documentation: Minimum RBC to pass
Table 2.154 Element BFQC/RBCMAX
Diagram
Maximum RBC to pass

Type xs:integer
Properties isRef: 0
Content: simple
Annotation Documentation: Maximum RBC to pass
Table 2.155 Element BFQC/RBCCOUNT
Diagram
Actual RBC count

Type xs:integer
Properties isRef: 0
Content: simple
Annotation Documentation: Actual RBC count
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Message Content 2
Table 2.156 Element BFQC/NUCMIN
Diagram
Minimum NUC to pass

Type xs:integer
Properties isRef: 0
Content: simple
Annotation Documentation: Minimum NUC to pass
Table 2.157 Element BFQC/NUCMAX
Diagram
Maximum NUC to pass

Type xs:integer
Properties isRef: 0
Content: simple
Annotation Documentation: Maximum NUC to pass
Table 2.158 Element BFQC/NUCCOUNT
Diagram
Actual NUC count

Type xs:integer
Properties isRef: 0
Content: simple
Annotation Documentation: Actual NUC count
Table 2.159 Element BFQC/STATUS
Diagram
Pass (P) or Fail (F)

Properties isRef: 0
Content: simple
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Message Content
Table 2.159 Element BFQC/STATUS (Continued)

Enumeration P
Enumeration F
Table 2.160 Element BFQC/REF
Diagram
Run Equivalency Factor

Type xs:double
Properties isRef: 0
Content: simple
Annotation Documentation: Run Equivalency Factor
Table 2.161 Element BFQC/CM
Diagram
Operator comment
Type xs:string
Properties isRef: 0
minOcc: 0
maxOcc: 1
Content: simple
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APPENDIX A
Additional Tables
The following table lists the Test Identifiers/Upload codes (in the Test column) for all tests that
correspond to each Simple Panel that makes up the Predefined Panel listed in Table A.1,Test
Identifiers/Upload Codes.
Table A.1 Test Identifiers/Upload Codes
Panel Specimen Type Tests Description

UA Chemistry Urine BLD Blood
BIL Bilirubin
URO Urobilinogen
KET Ketone
GLU Glucose
PRO Protein
NIT Nitrite
LEU Leukocytes
PH pH
SG Specific Gravity
COL Color
CLA Clarity
ASA Ascorbic Acid
UA Microscopy Urine ART Artifact
RBC RedBloodCell
DRBC Dysmorphic Red Blood Cell
WBC White Blood Cell
WBCC White Blood Cell Clump
BACT Bacteria
BYST Budding Yeast
HYST Hyphae Yeast
SQEP Squamous Epithelial
TREP Transitional Epithelial
REEP Renal Epithelial
OVFB Oval Fat Body
FAT Fat
MUCS Mucous
RBCC Red Blood Cell Clump
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Table A.1 Test Identifiers/Upload Codes (Continued)
Panel Specimen Type Tests Description

UA Microscopy Urine SPRM Sperm
TRCH Trichomonas
NSE Non-Squamous Epithelial
UNCC Unclassified Cast
HYAL Hyaline Cast
EPIC Epithelial Cast
WBCT White Blood Cell Cast
RBCT Red Blood Cell Cast
GRAN Granular Cast
CELL Cellular Cast
BROAD Broad Cast
FATC Fatty Cast
WAXY Waxy Cast
UNCX Unclassified Crystal
TPO4 Triple Phosphate Crystal
CAOX Calcium Oxalate
CAPH Calcium Phosphate Crystal
CACB Calcium Carbonate
URIC Uric Acid Crystal
LEUC Leucine Crystal
CYST Cystine Crystal
TYRO Tyrosine Crystal
AMOR Amorphous Crystal
UNCL Unclassified
ASP All Small Particle
Body Fluid Cerebrospinal RBC Red Blood Cells
Fluid NUCL Nucleated Cell
Pleural Fluid UNCX Crystal
Peritoneal dialysate BACT Bacteria
Peritoneal lavage
Pericardial Fluid
Serious Fluid
Synovial Fluid
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Additional Tables
LOINC Codes A
LOINC Codes
The following table lists the LOINC codes.
Table A.2 iQ200 Series Automated Urine Microscopy Analyzers
LOINC Component Time_ASPCT System Type of Method Class Comments

Number Scale Type
(Measure)
53315-8 Urinalysis Random Urine - Automated PANEL. These are
microscopic Sample UA created to ease
panel the mapping of
local codes for
53293-7 Urinalysis Random Urine Quantitive Automated PANEL.
automated
microscopic sample count UA
urinalysis
panel
machines to
50554-5 Urinalysis Random Urine Quantitive Automated PANEL. LOINC codes.
microscopic sample count UA The batteries
panel include a set of
tests reported
one way-e.g. as
concentrations
of observed
particles or
cells, as
number of
particles or cell
per micros.
50221-1 Bacteria Random Urine Ordinal Automated UA Negative, +1,
Sample (+1, +2) +2
33218-9 Bacteria Random Urine Quantitive Automated UA Particles/HPF
Sample count Particles/μl
51480-2 Bacteria Random Urine Quantitive Automated UA
Sample count
53320-8 Casts Random Urine Ordinal Automated UA Negative, +1,
Sample (+1, +2) +2
43755-8 Casts Random Urine Quantitive Automated UA Particles/HPF
51483-6 Casts Random Urine Quantitive Automated UA
Sample count
53319-0 Crystals Random Urine Ordinal Automated UA Negative, +1,
Sample (+1, +2) +2
53322-4 Crystals Random Urine Quantitive Automated UA Particles/HPF
51482-8 Crystals Random Urine Quantitive Automated UA
Sample count
33342-7 Epithelial Random Urine Quantitive Automated UA Particles/HPF
cells Sample count
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LOINC Codes
Table A.2 iQ200 Series Automated Urine Microscopy Analyzers (Continued)

Number Scale Type
(Measure)
50225-2 Epithelial Random Urine Ordinal Automated UA Negative, +1,
cells, non- Sample (+1, +2) +2
squamous Particles/HPF
53294-5 Epithelial Random Urine Quantitive Automated UA Particles/μl
cells, non- Sample count
squamous
51485-1 Epithelial Random Urine Quantitive Automated UA
cells, non- Sample count
squamous
53318-2 Epithelial Random Urine Ordinal Automated UA Negative, +1,
cells, Sample (+1, +2) +2
squamous Particles/HPF
33219-7 Epithelial Random Urine Quantitive Automated UA Particles/μl
cells, Sample count
squamous
51486-9 Epithelial Random Urine Quantitive Automated UA
cells, Sample count
squamous
49505-1 Erythrocyte Random Urine Quantitive Automated UA Particles/HPF
clumps Sample count
53292-9 Erythrocytes Random Urine Ordinal Automated UA Negative, +1,
Sample (+1, +2) +2
46419-8 Erythrocytes Random Urine Quantitive Automated UA Particles/HPF
Sample count
33227-0 Granular Random Urine Quantitive Automated UA Particles/HPF
casts, coarse Sample count Particles/HPF
33225-4 Granular Random Urine Quantitive Automated UA
casts, fine Sample count
50231-0 Hyaline casts Random Urine Ordinal Automated UA Negative, +1,
Sample (+1, +2 +2
33223-9 Hyaline casts Random Urine Quantitive Automated UA Particles/HPF
51484-4 Hyaline casts Random Urine Quantitive Automated UA
Sample count
53317-4 Leukocyte Random Urine Ordinal Automated UA Negative, +1,
clumps Sample (+1, +2 +2
50233-6 Leukocyte Random Urine Automated UA Particles/HPF
clumps Sample count Particles/μl
33768-3 Leukocyte Random Urine Automated UA
clumps Sample count
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Additional Tables
LOINC Codes A
Table A.2 iQ200 Series Automated Urine Microscopy Analyzers (Continued)

Number Scale Type
(Measure)
53316-6 Leukocytes Random Urine Ordinal Automated UA Negative, +1,
Sample (+1, +2) +2
46702-7 Leukocytes Random Urine Quantitive Automated UA Particles/HPF
51487-7 Leukocytes Random Urine Quantitive Automated UA
Sample count
53321-6 Mucus Random Urine Ordinal Automated UA Negative, +1,
Sample (+1, +2) +2
50235-1 Mucus Random Urine Quantitive Automated UA Particles/HPF
51478-6 Mucus Random Urine Quantitive Automated UA
Sample count
33222-1 Oval fat Random Urine Quantitive Automated UA Particles/HPF
bodies Sample count
(globules)
33232-0 Spermatozoa Random Urine Ordinal Automated UA Negative, +1,
Sample (+1, +2) +2
53324-0 Spermatozoa Random Urine Quantitive Automated UA Particles/HPF
51479-4 Spermatozoa Random Urine Quantitive Automated UA
Sample count
51481-0 Yeast Random Urine Quantitive Automated UA Particles/μl
Sample count
Table A.3 iChemVELOCITY, AX-4280, AX-4030, and iChem100 Urine Chemistry Analyzers
LONIC Component Time Aspect System Type of Method Class Comments

Number Scale Type
(Measure)
50564-4 Urinalysis Random Urine - Auto PANE
panel Sample L UA
5768-7 Ascorbate Random Urine Quantitative Test strip UA
Sample
44033-9 Bilirubin 24Hr Urine Ordinal (+1, Test strip UA Negative, +1,
+2) +2
5770-3 Bilirubin Random Urine Ordinal (+1, Test strip UA Negative, +1,
Sample +2) +2
20505-4 Bilirubin Random Urine Quantitative Test strip UA
Sample
41016-7 Bilirubin Random Urine Quantitative Test strip UA
Sample
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Additional Tables
LOINC Codes
Table A.3 iChemVELOCITY, AX-4280, AX-4030, and iChem100 Urine Chemistry Analyzers (Continued)

Number Scale Type
(Measure)
50553-7 Color Random Urine Nominal Auto UA
Sample (name)
20409-9 Erythrocytes Random Urine Quantitative Test strip UA Estimate from
Sample the hemoglobin
reaction on the
test strip.
25428-4 Glucose Random Urine Ordinal (+1, Test strip UA Negative, +1,
Sample +2) +2
5792-7 Glucose Random Urine Quantitative Test strip UA
Sample
20406-5 Glucose Random Urine Quantitative Test strip UA Glucose fraction
Sample measured as
mass.
22705-8 Glucose Random Urine Quantitative Test strip UA
Sample
5794-3 Hemoglobin Random Urine Ordinal (+1, Test strip UA Negative, +1,
Sample +2) +2
49137-3 Hemoglobin Random Urine Quantitative Test strip UA
Sample
2514-8 Ketones Random Urine Ordinal (+1, Test strip CHEM Beta-
Sample +2) hydroxybutyrate
+Acetoacetate
+Acetone
5797-6 Ketones Random Urine Quantitative Test strip UA Beta-
Sample hydroxybutyrate
+Acetoacetate
+Acetone
22702-5 Ketones Random Urine Quantitative Test strip UA
Sample
5799-2 Leukocyte Random Urine Ordinal (+1, Test strip UA Negative, +1,
esterase Sample +2) +2
20408-1 Leukocytes Random Urine Quantitative Test strip UA Reported as
Sample number of
leukocytes per
mL-measured
from amount of
leukocyte
esterase.
5802-4 Nitrite Random Urine Ordinal (+1, Test strip UA Negative, +1,+2
Sample +2)
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Additional Tables
LOINC Codes A
Table A.3 iChemVELOCITY, AX-4280, AX-4030, and iChem100 Urine Chemistry Analyzers (Continued)

Number Scale Type
(Measure)
20407-3 Nitrite Random Urine Quantitative Test strip UA
Sample
50897-8 pH 24Hr Urine Quantitative Test strip CHEM
5803-2 pH Random Urine Quantitative Test strip UA
Sample
32209-9 Protein 24Hr Urine Ordinal (+1, Test strip UA Negative, +1,
+2) +2
20454-5 Protein Random Urine Ordinal (+1, Test strip UA Negative, +1,
Sample +2) +2
5804-0 Protein Random Urine Quantitative Test strip UA
Sample
5811-5 Specific Random Urine Quantitative Test strip UA
gravity Sample
5818-0 Urobilinogen Random Urine Ordinal (+1, Test strip CHEM Negative, +1,
Sample +2) +2
19161-9 Urobilinogen Random Urine Quantitative Test strip UA Quantitated in
Sample ‘Ehrlich units’
20405-7 Urobilinogen Random Urine Quantitative Test strip UA
Sample
34928-2 Urobilinogen Random Urine Quantitative Test strip UA
Sample
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Additional Tables
LOINC Codes
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APPENDIX B
Sample Messages
The communications consists of ASCII-encoded XML messages transmitted between the instrument
system manager and the laboratory information system (LIS) over an ASTM-E 1381-95 low-level
protocol.
Messages from the instrument fall into one of two categories: reports or queries. Reports are
informational, expecting no response from the LIS. Queries, however, expect a reply from the LIS.
The only time the host sends a message to the instrument is in reply to a query.
The messages are in Unicode and ASCII-encoded. ASCII encoding takes the hexadecimal
representation of each byte of the Unicode message and sends that representation in ASCII. For
example, “CAT” has a non-Unicode hexadecimal representation as 434154, which in Unicode is
430041005400, so it would be transmitted as “430041005400”.
The following are examples of messages transmitted between the System Manager and the
laboratory information system.
Verification Example
Communication:
<stx>13C004900520049005300500069006e0067002F003E00D00A00<ETX>C4<cr><lf>
Data: <IRISPing/><cr><lf>
Specimen Information Query Example
Communication:
<stx>13C005300490051003E0037003000370031003000390030003100380037003C002F00530049005100
3E000D000A00<etx><89<cr><lf>
Data: <<SIQ>7071090187</SIQ><cr><lf>
Specimen Information Response Example
Data:
<?xml version=”1.0”?><SI BF=”URN” WO=”run”>7071090187<DEMOG LName=”DOE”

FNAME=”JOHN” MName=”” DOB=”1933-04-05” Loc=”TESTING” RecNum=”257314”
Gender=”M”/><SI>
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Sample Messages
Specimen Information Response for Unrecognized Specimen Identifier Example
Specimen Information Response for Unrecognized Specimen Identifier

Example
Data:
<UNKID>1529934</UNKID>
Specimen Analysis Report Example

Data:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-16"?>

<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="C:\IRIS2K1\Templates\SpecimenAnalysis-style.xsl"?>
<SA BF="URN" ID="987654321" SID="AP" OP="GregLoa" ADT="2010-05-24 15:05:16-08:00"
ADTS="2010-05-24 15:05:16" RDT="2010-05-24 15:11:55-08:00" RDTS="2010-05-24 15:11:55" RP="2"
SQN="14" RSQN="2" DILN="1" DILD="1" IMP="0" LName="Test" FName="Iris" MName="G"
DOB="2001-02-03" Loc="Iris Lab" RecNum="13578" Gender="M" CDT="2010-05-24 15:05:16-08:00"
CDTS="2010-05-24 15:05:16" REDT="2010-05-24 15:11:23-08:00" REDTS="2010-05-24
15:11:23"><PF>Iris Diagnostics</PF><PF>9172 Eton Ave</PF><PF>Chatsworth, CA
91311</PF><PF></PF><PF></PF><PF></PF><PF></PF><AC AT="Chemistry" AS="Done" SO="S/N
40704031X" DSLOT="AX-Stick"><AR Key="GLU" SN="GLU" LN="Glucose" AF="1" NR="+-
">+4</AR><AR Key="PRO" SN="PRO" LN="Protein" AF="0" NR="+-">+3 mg/dL</AR><AR Key="BIL"
SN="BIL" LN="Bilirubin" AF="0" NR="+1">-</AR><AR Key="URO" SN="URO" LN="Urobilinogen"
AF="0" NR="+1">+1 mg/dL</AR><AR Key="PH" SN="PH" LN="pH" AF="0"
NR="[none]">5.0</AR><AR Key="BLD" SN="BLD" LN="Blood" AF="0" NR="+-">-</AR><AR
Key="KET" SN="KET" LN="Ketone" AF="0" NR="+-">-</AR><AR Key="NIT" SN="NIT" LN="Nitrite"
AF="1" NR="-">-</AR><AR Key="LEU" SN="LEU" LN="Leukocytes" AF="0" NR="25">25
Leu/uL</AR><AR Key="CLA" SN="CLA" LN="Clarity" AF="0" NR="[none]">Clear</AR><AR Key="SG"
SN="SPGR" LN="Specific Gravity" AF="0" NR="[none]">1.000</AR><AR Key="COL" SN="COL"
LN="Color" AF="0" NR="[none]">Yellow</AR></AC><AC AT="Sediment" AS="Done" SO="142"><AR
Key="ART" SN="ART" LN="Artifact" AF="0" NR="99999999 /uL">[none]</AR><AR Key="RBC"
SN="RBC" LN="Red Blood Cell" AF="0" NR="10 /uL">Not Detected</AR><AR Key="DRBC"
SN="DRBC" LN="Dysmorphic Red Blood Cell" AF="0" NR="[none]">[none]</AR><AR Key="WBC"
SN="WBC" LN="White Blood Cell" AF="0" NR="28 /uL">None Seen</AR><AR Key="WBCC"
SN="WBCC" LN="White Blood Cell Clump" AF="0" NR="RARE">[none]</AR><AR Key="BACT"
SN="BACT" LN="Bacteria" AF="0" NR="+">NONE DETECTED</AR><AR Key="BYST" SN="BYST"
LN="Budding Yeast" AF="1" NR="+-">+-</AR><AR Key="HYST" SN="HYST" LN="Hyphae Yeast"
AF="0" NR="+-">[none]</AR><AR Key="SQEP" SN="SQEP" LN="Squamous Epithelial" AF="0" NR="28
/uL">[none]</AR><AR Key="TREP" SN="TREP" LN="Transitional Epithelial" AF="0" NR="6
/uL">[none]</AR><AR Key="REEP" SN="REEP" LN="Renal Epithelial" AF="0" NR="6 /uL">1
/uL</AR><AR Key="OVFB" SN="OVFB" LN="Oval Fat Body" AF="0" NR="1 /uL">[none]</AR><AR
Key="FAT" SN="FAT" LN="Fat" AF="1" NR="1 /uL">1 /uL</AR><AR Key="MUCS" SN="MUCS"
LN="Mucous" AF="0" NR="MOD">[none]</AR><AR Key="RBCC" SN="RBCC" LN="Red Blood Cell
Clump" AF="1" NR="1 /uL">1 /uL</AR><AR Key="SPRM" SN="SPRM" LN="Sperm" AF="0" NR="6
/uL">[none]</AR><AR Key="TRCH" SN="TRCH" LN="Trichomonas" AF="1" NR="1 /uL">1
/uL</AR><AR Key="NSE" SN="NSE" LN="Non-Squamous Epithelial" AF="0" NR="6
/uL">[none]</AR><AR Key="UNCC" SN="UNCC" LN="Unclassified Cast" AF="0" NR="1
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Sample Messages
Specimen Analysis Report Example B
/LPF">[none]</AR><AR Key="HYAL" SN="HYAL" LN="Hyaline Cast" AF="0" NR="2

/LPF">[none]</AR><AR Key="EPIC" SN="EPIC" LN="Epithelial Cast" AF="0" NR="1
/LPF">[none]</AR><AR Key="WBCT" SN="WBCT" LN="White Blood Cell Cast" AF="0" NR="1
/LPF">[none]</AR><AR Key="RBCT" SN="RBCT" LN="Red Blood Cell Cast" AF="0" NR="1
/LPF">[none]</AR><AR Key="GRAN" SN="GRAN" LN="Granular Cast" AF="1" NR="1 /LPF">4
/LPF</AR><AR Key="CELL" SN="CELL" LN="Cellular Cast" AF="0" NR="1 /LPF">[none]</AR><AR
Key="BROAD" SN="BROAD" LN="Broad Cast" AF="0" NR="1 /LPF">[none]</AR><AR Key="FATC"
SN="FATC" LN="Fatty Cast" AF="0" NR="1 /LPF">[none]</AR><AR Key="WAXY" SN="WAXY"
LN="Waxy Cast" AF="0" NR="1 /LPF">[none]</AR><AR Key="UNCX" SN="UNCX" LN="Unclassified
Crystal" AF="0" NR="FEW">[none]</AR><AR Key="TPO4" SN="TPO4" LN="Triple Phosphate
Crystal" AF="0" NR="FEW">[none]</AR><AR Key="CAOX" SN="CAOX" LN="Calcium Oxalate
Crystal" AF="0" NR="FEW">RARE</AR><AR Key="CAPH" SN="CAPH" LN="Calcium Phosphate
Crystal" AF="0" NR="FEW">[none]</AR><AR Key="CACB" SN="CACB" LN="Calcium Carbonate
Crystal" AF="0" NR="FEW">[none]</AR><AR Key="URIC" SN="URIC" LN="Uric Acid Crystal" AF="0"
NR="FEW">[none]</AR><AR Key="LEUC" SN="LEUC" LN="Leucine Crystal" AF="0"
NR="POS">[none]</AR><AR Key="CYST" SN="CYST" LN="Cystine Crystal" AF="0"
NR="POS">[none]</AR><AR Key="TYRO" SN="TYRO" LN="Tyrosine Crystal" AF="0"
NR="POS">[none]</AR><AR Key="AMOR" SN="AMOR" LN="Amorphous Crystal" AF="0"
NR="FEW">[none]</AR><AR Key="UNCL" SN="UNCL" LN="Unclassified" AF="0" NR="99999999
/uL">[none]</AR><AR Key="ASP" SN="ASP" LN="All Small Particles" AF="0" NR="7500
/uL">[none]</AR></AC><tags>
<tag name="SG" result="Specific Gravity needs to be retested" ruleModified="No"/>
<tag name="Acidic pH Greg Loa test 1" result="Urine is not acidic. This is free text"
ruleModified="No"/>
<tag name="Protein Greg Loa 2" result="Sample is not lipemic" ruleModified="No"/>
<tag name="Glucose" result="Call MD for result" ruleModified="No"/>
</tags><reportTags>
<reportTag RuleName="SG" RuleTaggingResult="Specific Gravity needs to be retested"
RuleModified="No"/>
<reportTag RuleName="Acidic pH Greg Loa test 1" RuleTaggingResult="Urine sample
is not acidic. This is free text” RuleModified=”No”/>
<reportTag RuleName="Protein Greg Loa 2" RuleTaggingResult="Sample is not
lipemic. This is site specific" RuleModified="No"/>
<reportTag RuleName="Glucose" RuleTaggingResult="Call MD for result"
RuleModified="No"/>
</reportTags><CM>Urine Culture Recommended</CM><ARV>42</ARV><AUD><XE
OP="GregLoa" dt="2010-05-24 15:11:27"><ED SN="WBC" FROM="2 /uL" TO="None Seen"/><ED
SN="REEP" FROM="NONE" TO="1 /uL"/><ED SN="FAT" FROM="NONE" TO="1 /uL"/><ED
SN="RBCC" FROM="NONE" TO="1 /uL"/><ED SN="TRCH" FROM="NONE" TO="1 /uL"/><ED
SN="GRAN" FROM="NONE" TO="4 /LPF"/><ED SN="CAOX" FROM="NONE" TO="RARE"/><ED
SN="UNCL" FROM="10 /uL" TO="6 /uL"/><ED SN="ASP" FROM="46 /uL" TO="NONE"/></XE><XE
OP="GregLoa" dt="2010-05-24 15:11:27"><ED SN="URO" FROM="Normal" TO="+1 mg/dL"/><ED
SN="PRO" FROM="-" TO="+3 mg/dL"/><ED SN="LEU" FROM="Negative" TO="25 Leu/uL"/><ED
SN="COL" FROM="Colorless" TO="Yellow"/></XE><XE OP="GregLoa" dt="2010-05-24
15:07:53"/><XE OP="GregLoa" dt="2010-05-24 15:05:16"/></AUD><SysCfg MicroPresent="T"
AXPresent="T" iChem200Present="F"/><SL>Signature</SL></SA>
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Sample Messages
Chemistry Control Report Example
Chemistry Control Report Example
Data:

<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="C:\IRIS2K1\Templates\ChemQCResult-style.xsl"?>
<ChemQC NAME="CA" SID="AP" OP="GregLoa" ADT="2007-01-08 13:20:15-08:00" ADTS="2007-01-08
13:20:15" RDT="2007-01-09 08:27:00-08:00" RDTS="2007-01-09 08:27:00" LOT="CA" EXPIR="2004-06-
01" DSID="AX-Stick" DSEXPIR="2004-06-01" RP="8" STATUS="P"><PF>Iris
Diagnostics</PF><PF>9172 Eton Ave</PF><PF>Chatsworth, CA
91311</PF><PF>800.776.4747</PF><PF></PF><PF></PF><PF></PF><QCR Key="BLD" SN="BLD"
LN="Blood" ISTATUS="P" LL="+1 (0.06 mg/dL)" UL="+3 (OVER)" UNIT="mg/dL">+2 (0.2
mg/dL)</QCR><QCR Key="BIL" SN="BIL" LN="Bilirubin" ISTATUS="P" LL="+1 (0.5 mg/dL)" UL="+3
(10 mg/dL)" UNIT="mg/dL">+1 (1 mg/dL)</QCR><QCR Key="URO" SN="URO" LN="Urobilinogen"
ISTATUS="P" LL="Normal" UL="Normal" NIT="mg/dL">Normal</QCR><QCR Key="KET" SN="KET"
LN="Ketone" ISTATUS="P" LL="-" UL="-" UNIT="mg/dL">-</QCR><QCR Key="GLU" SN="GLU"
LN="Glucose" ISTATUS="P" LL="+- (30 mg/dL)" UL="+4 (OVER)" UNIT="mg/dL">+2 (200
mg/dL)</QCR><QCR Key="PRO" SN="PRO" LN="Protein" ISTATUS="P" LL="+- (10 mg/dL)" UL="+4
(OVER)" UNIT="mg/dL">+3 (600 mg/dL)</QCR><QCR Key="NIT" SN="NIT" LN="Nitrite"
ISTATUS="P" LL="-" UL="-" UNIT="">-</QCR><QCR Key="LEU" SN="LEU" LN="Leukocytes"
ISTATUS="P" LL="Negative" UL="Negative" UNIT="Leu/ul">Negative</QCR><QCR Key="PH"
SN="PH" LN="pH" ISTATUS="P" LL="7.5" UL="9.0" UNIT="">8.5</QCR><QCR Key="SG" SN="SPGR"
LN="Specific Gravity" ISTATUS="P" LL="1.000" UL="1.025" UNIT="">1.012</QCR><QCR Key="COL"
SN="COL" LN="Color" ISTATUS="-" LL="" UL="" UNIT="">Green</QCR><QCR Key="CLA" SN="CLA"
LN="Clarity" ISTATUS="-" LL="" UL="" UNIT="">Clear</QCR></ChemQC>
Count Control Report Example
Data:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-16"?><cr><lf><?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl"

href="C:\IRIS2K1\Templates\CountControlResult-style.xsl"?><cr><lf><CQC CCType="+L"
ID="PC04184H1005000000" SID="AP" OP="q" ADT="2004-10-13 09:15:20-08:00" ADTS="2004-10-13
09:15:20" RDT="2004-11-19 10:07:07-08:00" RDTS="2004-11-19 10:07:07" LOT="184-2004-PC"
EXPIR="03-2005" PRODID="PC" MEAN="1005" MNC="0" RP="6" SQN="0"
RSQN="29"><PF>IRIS</PF><PF>Chatsworth, California
</PF><PF></PF><PF></PF><PF></PF><PF></PF><PF></PF><MIN>804</MIN><MAX>1206</MAX><C
OUNT>921</COUNT><STATUS>P</STATUS><REF>2.265</REF></CQC><cr><lf>
Body Fluid Control Report Example
Data:

<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="C:\IRIS2K1\Templates\BFControlResult-style.xsl"?>
B-4 PN 300-4941JB
Sample Messages
Body Fluid Control Report Example B
<BFQC BFCType="BL2" ID="L206205E4810272000" SID="AP" OP="Manager" ADT="2006-08-24

15:37:12-08:00" ADTS="2006-08-24 15:37:12" RDT="2006-08-30 11:35:27-08:00" RDTS="2006-08-30
11:35:27" LOT="205-2006-L2" EXPIR="12-2006" PRODID="L2" RBCMEAN="48100" NUCMEAN="2700"
RP="3" SQN="0" RSQN="24"><PF>Iris LIS Laboratory</PF><PF>9172 Eton Ave</PF><PF>Chatsworth,
CA
91311</PF><PF>800.776.4747</PF><PF></PF><PF></PF><PF></PF><RBCMIN>33670</RBCMIN><RBC
MAX>62530</RBCMAX><RBCCOUNT>29831</RBCCOUNT><NUCMIN>1889</NUCMIN><NUCMAX>3
510</NUCMAX><NUCCOUNT>2496</NUCCOUNT><STATUS>F</STATUS><REF>2.408</REF></BFQC
>
PN 300-4941JB B-5
Sample Messages
Body Fluid Control Report Example
B-6 PN 300-4941JB
Glossary
This glossary is a collection of specialized terms and their meanings that are either used in this
manual or related to the information in it. If a term has more than one meaning, all meanings
relevant to this manual are included.
<ACK> — Acknowledgment <ETB> — End of Transmission Block. For use

only when a single record is too large to fit
Analyzer — iQ200 Automated Urinalysis into one frame.
Series, iRICELL Automated Urinalysis
workcells, iChemVELOCITY analyzer, and iQ <ETX> — End of Text. Required at the end of
Workcell each record.
ASTM — The American Society for Testing Frame — A subdivision of a message, used to
and Materials allow periodic communication
housekeeping, such as error checks and
ASCII — American Standard Code for acknowledgement.
Information Interchange
[frame number] — Single digit frame
[C1] — The most significant character of number "0" to "7." Starts with "1."
Checksum.
<LF> — Line Feed
[C2] — The least significant character of
Checksum. LIS — Laboratory Information System.
(Laboratory computer)
Communications Packet — All framing
required for transmission of data. This <NAK> — Negative Acknowledgment
framing includes:
<STX> — Start of Frame
<STX>[frame number][DATA] [<ETB> or
<ETX>][C1][C2]<LF>. Unicode — Unicode is a standard for the
consistent encoding, representation, and
Component Field — A single data element or handling of text expressed in most of the
data elements that express a finer aggregate world’s writing systems.
or extension of data elements which
precede it. Components cannot contain Upload — The transmission of data from the
repeat fields. Instrument to the LIS
<CR> — Carriage Return WO — Work Order
[DATA] — The data contents of the record. XML — Extensible Markup Language
Download — The transmission of data from

the LIS to the analyzer workstation.
<ENQ> — Inquire
<EOT> — End of Transmission
PN 300-4941JB Glossary-1
Glossary
Glossary-2 PN 300-4941JB
Related Documents
Your documentation can be found on our
website at www.beckmancoulter.com.
Instructions for Use
iQ200 North America PN 300-4320

iQ200 International PN 300-4321
iChemVELOCITY North America PN 301-7146
iChemVELOCITY International PN 300-4449
• System Overview
• Operation Principles
• Startup
• Quality Control
• Sample Analysis
• Data Review
• Manual Orders
• Shutdown
• Setup
• Troubleshooting
• Quality Assurance
• Cleaning Procedures
• Replacement/Adjustment Procedures
• iWARE Expert System
• iQ Body Fluids Module
• Auto-Release
• Appendices
• Abbreviations
• Glossary
• References
• Index
• Warranty
Host Transmission
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iQ200 Automated Urinalysis Series

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iQ200 Automated Urinalysis Series and iRICELL

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Revision History, iii

CHAPTER 1: ASTM: Low-Level Protocol, 1-1

CHAPTER 2: Iris-defined XML: High-Level Protocol, 2-1

APPENDIX A: Additional Tables, A-1

APPENDIX B: Sample Messages, B-1

Specimen Information Response Example, B-1

1.1 Host Cable Connector Diagram, 1-2

1.1 Physical Parameters, 1-1

2.32 Attribute SA/AC/AR/@NR, 2-9

2.69 Attribute SA/SysCfg/@AXPresent, 2-19

2.107 Attribute ChemQC/QCR/@LL, 2-31

2.145 Attribute BFQC/@EXPIR, 2-42

ASTM Physical Layer

Serial Data Exchange

Connector: DB-9 Male located on the back of the Instrument Console PC

Table 1.1 Physical Parameters

Physical Setting Default Value Possible Values

Table 1.2 DB-9 Pin Assignments for EIA-232-D Connection

Figure 1.1 Host Cable Connector Diagram

Data Link Layer

Receiver State Sender Receiver Reply Sender Status After Receiving

During Establishment Phase

During the Transfer Phase

Receiver Waiting for Frame

Sender Wait on Reply

Transport Layer Sequence

Normal Session Sender Receiver

Delay Request Session (NAK): Sender Receiver

Failure Session (Max <NAK>s): Sender Receiver

Failure Session (No Response) Sender Receiver

Retransmission Request (Multiple <NAK>s): Sender Receiver

Failure Session (Max <NAK>s): Sender Receiver

Failure Session (Receiver Timeout During Transfer): Sender Receiver

Failure Session (Sender Timeout During Transfer Sender Receiver

1. Communications Verification Message

Attribute form default: unqualified

Used for verification of the communications connection between

2. Specimen Analysis Report Message

Attribute form default: unqualified

Table 2.2 Element SA

Properties Content: complex

Table 2.2 Element SA (Continued)

Children PF AC FL tags reportTags validationTags CM ARV SEL_IMGS AUD SysCfg SL

Table 2.3 Attribute SA/@BF

Type Restriction of xs: string