Bidirectional Interfaces
Use configured ASTM or HL7 interfaces to send worklists and receive results where the analyzer supports both directions; validate transport and mappings before go-live.
LIMS IQ
Instrument automation
DOC INSTRUMENT-INTEGRATIONS
REV 2026-08
REV 2026-08
INSTRUMENT INTEGRATION & AUTOMATION
LIMS IQ sends worklists to supported analyzers, imports instrument data, and maps configured results to the correct accession through interfaces validated for each connection.
- Bidirectional ASTM / HL7
- LC/MS Parsers
- Molecular & PCR
- Vendor Neutral
Bidirectional control
For supported instruments, send worklists and receive results through configured ASTM or HL7 interfaces, with direction and mappings validated before go-live.
Discipline coverage
Pre-built parsers for chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, molecular/PCR, and LC/MS toxicology platforms across major vendors.
Auto result mapping
Import CSV, XML, or TXT outputs and map results, QC flags, and instrument comments directly to the originating accession.
Product view
Vendor-neutral connectivity that drives your instruments.
POWERFUL, AGNOSTIC DEVICE CONNECTIVITY
Use configured ASTM, HL7, or file-based connections for analyzers across toxicology, molecular, chemistry, hematology, and urinalysis.
- Bidirectional Interfaces
- Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS)
- Molecular & PCR
- Chemistry & Hematology
- Urinalysis
- Automated Result Loading
Key Capabilities
6 capabilitiesExplore the core capabilities available for this laboratory workflow.
Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS)
Specialized parsers for Shimadzu, Sciex, Agilent, ThermoFisher, and Waters instruments.
Molecular & PCR
Integrations for QuantStudio, BioFire, Seegene, and Illumina streamline high-throughput testing.
Chemistry & Hematology
Support for Beckman Coulter (AU400), Sysmex, and Siemens analyzers, with mappings and result handling validated for the configured model.
Urinalysis
Integration with Siemens Clinitek and other urinalysis devices for automated result capture.
Automated Result Loading
Import CSV, XML, or TXT data and map results, QC flags, and comments directly to patient records.
Frequently asked questions
7 answers on file
Q01
Are LIMS IQ instrument interfaces bidirectional?
Yes, where the configured analyzer supports both directions. LIMS IQ can send worklists and order details over ASTM or HL7 connections, then receive mapped results, flags, and QC data. The transport, message fields, and mappings are confirmed and validated for each analyzer before production use; unmatched rows enter an exception queue for review.
Q02
Is LIMS IQ tied to a specific analyzer vendor?
No. The interface layer supports analyzers from major manufacturers across chemistry, hematology, immunoassay, molecular, and mass-spec lines. Labs can mix instrument vendors, while each analyzer's model, protocol or output format, field mapping, and validation scope are confirmed during implementation.
Q03
How are analyzer codes and units mapped to LIMS IQ tests?
Each interface includes a mapping layer that translates analyzer test codes, result units, and reference ranges into the lab's LIMS IQ compendium. Unit conversion, decimal precision, and result-type handling are configured per analyte so that downstream resulting, autoverification, and HL7 ORU messages stay consistent regardless of source instrument.
Q04
How does LIMS IQ handle instrument flags and error codes?
Configured analyzer flags — such as hemolysis, lipemia, dilution required, or out-of-range — can be captured alongside the numeric result and mapped to LIMS IQ flag categories. Rules can hold flagged results for technologist review, while unmatched rows enter the import exception log instead of being applied silently.
Q05
Which instrument types and platforms are supported?
LIMS IQ supports interfaces for chemistry and hematology analyzers, immunoassay platforms, urinalysis instruments, molecular and PCR systems, and LC/MS or GC/MS instruments common in toxicology and pain-management labs. Connection methods include ASTM or HL7 interfaces where supported and configurable CSV, XML, or TXT result parsing; compatibility is confirmed for the specific model and workflow.
Q06
Where does instrument interfacing fit in a full LIMS integration project?
Analyzer interfaces are one layer of a clinical lab's integration footprint. A complete LIMS integration also covers EMR/EHR ordering and resulting over HL7 or FHIR, billing and claim export, and electronic laboratory reporting to public-health agencies. The LIMS IQ integrations overview page maps the full set of connections and the standards each one uses.
Q07
Can LIMS IQ track instrument calibration and maintenance?
Yes. The instrument registry records each analyzer's department, serial number, model, manufacturer, purchase date, calibration status, and QC status across its New, Active, and Retired lifecycle. Labs can log maintenance events, schedule recurring calibration and maintenance with due-date notifications, and attach supporting certificates and manuals to the instrument record.
Related guides
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- Dendi LIS vs LIMS IQ: Pricing & Fit Compared A side-by-side of Dendi LIS and LIMS IQ using only what each vendor publishes as of September 2026: pricing model and figures, fees, implementation claims, interfaces, portals, billing, compliance areas, and which lab each fits.
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