Product-related Information:

Product Name: Snibelis System

Name of Manufacturer: Shenzhen New Industries Biomedical Engineering Co., Ltd.

Address of Manufacturing Site: No. 16, Jinhui Road, Jinsha Community, Kengzi Street,
Pingshan District, Shenzhen

After-service Provider: Shenzhen New Industries Biomedical Engineering Co., Ltd.

Operating Instructions Information:

Operating Instructions Version No.: 1.1

Applicable Software Version: 1.18.8.27 or above

Composed in: 2018.9

Revised in: 2018.9

Contact Information:
Shenzhen New Industries Biomedical Engineering Co., Ltd.
Tel: 0755-26637204
Fax: 0755-26654810
Website: http://www.snibe.com
E-mail: [email protected]
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 Contents

Contents
Safety Precautions...................................................................................................................................1
Chapter 1 Software Installation ........................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Operating Environment ....................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Software Installation Steps.................................................................................................. 1-1
1.3 Software Registration.......................................................................................................... 1-5
Chapter 2 Routine Operation Process .................................................................................................. 2-1
2.1 Login System ...................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Enter Sample ....................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.3 Review Sample ................................................................................................................... 2-3
2.4 Print Report ......................................................................................................................... 2-4
2.5 Query Report....................................................................................................................... 2-4
2.6 Set up QC Material Parameter ............................................................................................ 2-5
Chapter 3 Detailed Operations ............................................................................................................ 3-1
3.1 Menu Instruction ................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.2 Input .................................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.2.1 Input Report ................................................................................................................ 3-2
3.2.2 Batch Input .................................................................................................................. 3-6
3.2.3 Batch Adjust................................................................................................................ 3-6
3.2.4 Batch Review .............................................................................................................. 3-7
3.2.5 Batch Print .................................................................................................................. 3-8
3.2.6 Glucose Tolerance Merge ........................................................................................... 3-9
3.2.7 Single Merge ............................................................................................................... 3-9
3.2.8 Sample Merge ........................................................................................................... 3-10
3.3 Query ................................................................................................................................ 3-11
3.3.1 Query Report............................................................................................................. 3-11
3.3.2 Summary Table ......................................................................................................... 3-12
3.3.3 Fluctuation Chart ...................................................................................................... 3-12
3.3.4 Compare Results ....................................................................................................... 3-13
3.3.5 Assay Normal Rate ................................................................................................... 3-14
3.3.6 Combined Query ....................................................................................................... 3-15
3.4 Statistics ............................................................................................................................ 3-16
3.4.1 Comprehensive Statistics .......................................................................................... 3-16
3.4.2 Expenses Statistics .................................................................................................... 3-17
3.4.3 Academic Statistics ................................................................................................... 3-18
3.5 QC ..................................................................................................................................... 3-19
3.5.1 QC Rules Setting....................................................................................................... 3-19
3.5.2 QC Material Parm Setting ......................................................................................... 3-20
3.5.3 QC Data .................................................................................................................... 3-21
3.5.4 QC Chart (Date) ........................................................................................................ 3-22
3.5.5 QC Chart (Lot) .......................................................................................................... 3-23
3.6 Dictionary ......................................................................................................................... 3-24

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3.6.1 Department................................................................................................................ 3-24

3.6.2 Sender ....................................................................................................................... 3-26
3.6.3 Sample Type ............................................................................................................. 3-27
3.6.4 Unit ........................................................................................................................... 3-28
3.6.5 Patient Type .............................................................................................................. 3-29
3.6.6 Pay Method ............................................................................................................... 3-30
3.6.7 User ........................................................................................................................... 3-31
3.6.8 Instrument Type ........................................................................................................ 3-33
3.6.9 Instrument ................................................................................................................. 3-35
3.6.10 Assay ......................................................................................................................... 3-36
3.6.11 Profile........................................................................................................................ 3-39
3.7 Setting ............................................................................................................................... 3-41
3.7.1 System Setting .......................................................................................................... 3-41
3.7.2 Report Setting ........................................................................................................... 3-42
3.7.3 Input Field Setting..................................................................................................... 3-45
3.7.4 Sample ID Rule Setting............................................................................................. 3-46
3.7.5 System Register ........................................................................................................ 3-46
3.7.6 Modify Password ...................................................................................................... 3-47
3.7.7 Logout ....................................................................................................................... 3-47
3.7.8 Exit ............................................................................................................................ 3-47
3.8 Help................................................................................................................................... 3-47
3.8.1 User Guide ................................................................................................................ 3-48
3.8.2 About ........................................................................................................................ 3-48
Appendix A Network Interface Instruction ....................................................................................................1
A.1 Protocol ...................................................................................................................................1
A.2 Control Code Description .......................................................................................................1
A.3 Basic communication format description................................................................................1
A.4 Separator Description..............................................................................................................2
A.5 Message Type Description ......................................................................................................2
A.5.1 Header Record (H) ..........................................................................................................2
A.5.2 Patient Information Record (P) .......................................................................................3
A.5.3 Assay Record (O) ............................................................................................................4
A.5.4 Result Record (R) ...........................................................................................................5
A.5.5 Request Information Record (Q).....................................................................................6
A.5.6 Message End Record (L).................................................................................................7
A.6 Example ..................................................................................................................................7
A.6.1 Request Assay .................................................................................................................7
A.6.2 Return Assay ...................................................................................................................8
A.6.3 Transmission results ........................................................................................................9

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 Safety precautions

Safety Precautions

This section includes all the information on how to use the SnibeLis
Snibe is System in a safe and proper
manner. Please read the Operating
ing instructions before you use the System.

Explanation

This Operating instructions of the Snibelis System mainly helps users understand how to operate the
SnibeLis System and other related content. Please follow the instruction when using the System.

Safety Precautions

1、 Defense of Computer Virus

Please comply with the following precautions to prevent computer infection.

Warning:
1、 Please do not use the data communication functions,
s, such as data movement,
beyond the range allowed by our company, to prevent virus infection or
computer system damage caused by improper operation, or other reasons.
Computer viruses can be transmitted by floppy disk, USB flash drives, via the
network, and
a other routes.
2、 It is recommended to install anti-virus
anti virus softwares on computers to prevent
computer viruses.
3、 Some anti-virus
anti softwares may mistakenly identify this System as a virus,
preventing it from running. To fix the problem, please add the System to the
white list.

Safety Precautions for Use

1、 Data Backup

Warning:
This system provides automatic storage for important profile data on the computer
hard disk, however the data on the computer hard disk cannot be recovered if it has
been deleted or the hard disk is damaged somehow. Please backup the sample data
to other media, such as a CD-ROM,
CD on a regular basis.

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Chapter 1 Software Installation

1.1 Operating Environment

CPU: Clock speed ≥3.0GHz

RAM: ≥4GB
Hard disk: ≥500GB
Interface: USB interface, RJ45 network interface, RS-232 interface
OS: Supports Windows 7 and Windows 10

1.2 Software Installation Steps

1、 The minimum disk capacity required for software installation is 300MB. We recommend that users
install the software to a larger disk, as data volume stored by the software will increase over time;

2、 Run "SnibeLisSetep-ENU.exe", as shown in Fig. 1.2-1, to enter the Prerequisite Setup Wizard

interface, as shown in Fig. 1.2-2. Click<Next>;

Fig. 1.2-1

Fig. 1.2-2

3、 Enter the prerequisite selection interface as shown in Fig. 1.2-3, select prerequisites to be installed
(default all selection). Click <Next>;

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Fig. 1.2-3

4、 Enter the prerequisite installation interface, as shown in Fig. 1.2-4;

Fig. 1.2-4

5、 When the dialog as shown in Fig. 1.2-5 pops up, check "I have read and accept the license terms".

Click <Install> to enter the installation interface as shown in Fig. 1.2-6. The dialog will be closed
automatically after installation;

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Fig. 1.2-5

Fig. 1.2-6

6、 When the dialog as shown in Fig. 1.2-7 pops up, check "I agree to the license terms and conditions".

Click <Install> to enter the installation interface as shown in Fig. 1.2-8. The dialog as shown in

Fig. 1.2-9 will pop up after installation. Click <Close>;

Fig. 1.2-7

Fig. 1.2-8

Fig. 1.2-9

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7、 Enter the software setup wizard interface as shown in Fig. 1.2-10. Select the installation location,
check "I agree to the license terms and conditions" and then click <INSTALL>. Please read them
carefully before you install the software. If any disputes occur, please contact Snibe;

Fig. 1.2-10

8、 Enter the software installation interface, as shown in Fig. 1.2-11;

Fig. 1.2-11

9、 Enter the configuration finish interface, as shown in Fig. 1.2-12. Click <OK>;

Fig. 1.2-12

10、Enter the installation finish interface, as shown in Fig. 1.2-13. Click <Finish>. Then double click the
SnibeLis icon on the desktop or just click " " to run the software.

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Note:
To run this system, the Operating System Administrator ID must be used.

Fig. 1.2-13

1.3 Software Registration

After the software installation is completed, the user needs to register the System at the first login. As

shown in Fig.1.3-1, the Machine Code, Company, and Reg Code are displayed. After logging in to the
System, you can click <Setting> on the main menu to access to the [Setting] menu, then click <System
Register>, and continue to register in the [System Register] window that pops up, based on the Expiry
Date of the last registration.
The machine code is randomly generated by the System and cannot be modified. Click <Refresh> to
generate a new machine code. The user sends the machine code to the manufacturer, who will then return
the Reg Code. Enter the returned reg code in the Reg Code edit box and enter Company, then click the
<Register> button to complete the registration.

Note:
If the system is not registered or the registration is invalid, you will not be able to
log in to the system any more and need to re-register.

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Fig.1.3-1 System Register

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Chapter 2 Routine Operation Process

This chapter mainly introduces the basic operation process of this System. Users could handle the
basic routine operation after learning the content in this chapter.

2.1 Login System

Double click the shortcut of SnibeLis after entering Windows to start the software. After starting,

enter the user name and password in the pop-up login dialog box as shown in Fig.2.1-1, and click <Login>
to access to the Input Report window of the System.

Fig.2.1-1 Login window

To log in, click <Login>. If the user name is wrong, the user name is selected and the password is
cleared; If the password is incorrect, the password is cleared. Both indicate login failure. Unauthorized
user logins will fail. Please ask administrator for login account information. Check “Remember Password.”
When you log in again, the login dialog box will automatically fill in the account name and password from
the previous login.

Note:
In a single operating system, the SnibeLis System only support one end-user to
operate. Please do not run the SnibeLis System multiple times concurrently.

After logging in successfully, enter into the main interface and open [Input Report] window.

2.2 Enter Sample

Open the System and you will automatically access to the [Input Report] window. If you need to enter

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manually, click <Input Report> on the [Input] menu to enter into the [Input Report] window as shown in

Fig.2.2-1.

Fig.2.2-1 Input Report window

1、 Enter Sample Info

Click button icon to add a blank Sample Info. Enter the Sample ID, Patient ID, Patient Name
and other information in the Sample Info column. Fields such as Department and Patient Type are
maintained in the Dictionary, and shortcut input for ID and mnemonics is supported. Set the Sample ID
rule (see Section 3.7.4), and the Sample ID will be automatically generated when you enter it.
Click <Edit Assay> button to bring up the [Edit Assay] window, and select the assay or profile (
indicates selected), then click <OK> to save the selected assay and exit the [Edit Assay] window.
Click <Save> button to save the current sample, add the sample info in the list on the right, and switch
to the next sample or add a blank sample.
If you need to delete the entered samples, select samples to delete in the list on the right, and click
<Delete>.

Note:
When modifying the Birthday or Age Unit, you need to clear the age and press
Enter to recalculate the age.

2、 Enter the result

The result entry is divided into manual entry and communication entry:

Manual Entry In the list on the right, select the sample that needs to be manually entered for
the result. Double-click the left mouse button in the middle list to edit the assay
result, then click <Save>. And manually entry result is marked with "*".

Communication 1. Once the instrument is successfully connected to the system, you can
Entry receive sample test results transmitted by the instrument, which are saved as

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that day’s samples by default. Save dates for samples can be set in the
[System Setting] window (see Chapter 3.7.1). The sample assay won't be
overwritten if it already exists and only non-existent assays will be added.
2. Click <Refresh>, then [Communicate] and [List] can display the received
sample information. The System selects the first result as the sample result
by default.

3、 Batch Input
If you need to input sample assay information in batches, click <Batch Input> on the [Input] menu to

access to the [Batch Input] window as shown in Fig.2.2-2. Enter the Sample Date and Sample ID Range,
and click <Edit Assay> to bring up the [Edit Assay] window, in which you can edit the assay, then click
<Save>. If the right list sample "Input" column is selected ( indicates selected), then this sample assay
information is successfully entered. When you input it in batches, the sample assay won't be overwritten if
it is already exist and only non-existent assays will be added.

Fig.2.2-2 Batch Input window

2.3 Review Sample

Click <Input> on the main menu to access to the [Input] menu, and click <Input Report> on the [Input]
menu to enter the [Input Report] window. Select an unreviewed sample in the list on the right, and the
basic info of the sample will be displayed on the left. Click <Review> to complete the review operation,
then <Review> button changes to <Unreview> button, and the sample info is not editable; click
<Unreview>, the sample is restored to the unreviewed state and can be edited and modified.
If you need to perform a batch review operation, click <Input> on the main menu to access to the
[Input] menu, and click [Batch Review] on the [Input] menu to enter the [Batch Review] window. Enter
filter conditions such as the Sample Date, Sample ID Range and Department, and click <Read>, and
eligible samples will be listed in the middle list. Select one or more samples that need to be reviewed (

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indicates selected), and click <Review> to complete the batch review operation; select one or more
samples that need to be unreviewed, and click <Unreview> to complete the batch unreview operation.

2.4 Print Report

1、 Set up a report template

Click <Setting> on the main menu to access to the [Setting] menu, and click [Report Setting] on the
[Setting] menu to enter the [Report Setting] window. The System chooses a report template ( indicates
selected) by default, and users can modify it as needed.

2、 Print Report
The test report can be printed in the following windows:

[Input Report] Click <Input> on the main menu to access to the [Input] menu, and click <Input
Report> on the [Input] menu to enter the [Input Report] window. Select a sample to
be printed in the list on the right, and click <Preview> to preview the sample test
report. Click the icon button in the upper left corner of the [Print Preview]
window to complete the printing operation of the sample test report; click <Print>
to directly print the sample test report.

[Batch Print] If you need to print the sample report in batches, click <Input> on the main menu to
access to the [Input] menu, and click <Batch Print> on the [Input] menu to enter the
[Batch Print] window. Enter filter conditions and click <Read>, then the eligible
reviewed samples will be listed in the middle list, and the assay information for the
current sample will be listed in the right list. Select one or more samples to be
printed from the middle list ( indicates selected), and click <Print> to complete
the batch print of sample reports.

2.5 Query Report

Click <Query> on the main menu to access to the [Query] menu, and click <Query Report> in the

[Query] menu to enter [Query Report] window, as shown in Fig.2.5-1.

Enter the Sample ID, Patient ID, Name and other query conditions as needed. Click <Query>, and the
sample information that meets the query conditions will be listed in the left list. Right click the left list to
customize the display column; the list on the right will list the assay information for the current sample.
If you need to reset the query conditions and clear the query results, please click <Reset>.

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Fig.2.5-1 Query Report window

2.6 Set up QC Material Parameter

Click <QC> on the main menu to access to the [QC] menu, and click <QC Material Parm Setting> of
the [QC] menu to enter the [QC Material Parm Setting] window. By setting the QC Materials Associate
With Samples and the Target Value of QC Materials, you can receive the samples result of the instrument
and convert it into QC results of the corresponding QC materials.

1、 Set "Relation of QC Materials and Samples"

Click <Add> to add a new blank relation in the left list. Enter a QC material name, one or more

corresponding sample IDs, and click <Save> (as shown in Fig.2.6-1). The samples result is transmitted to
the System, and the System automatically converts one or more sample results that you set into one or
more QC results corresponding to QC materials.
If you need to delete the relation selected in the left list, click <Delete>. The relation will be removed
from the left list, and then click <Save>. You can click <Save> after continuous deletion. If you need to
discard the current operation of adding, modifying, and deleting the relation, click <NotSave>.

Fig.2.6-1 QC Material Associate

2、 Set up the Target Value of QC Materials

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As shown in Fig.2.6-2, the target value information of QC materials set for the current QC assay is
listed in the middle list. Select a QC assay on the left side, and click <Add> on the right side to add new
blank target value information for QC materials. Select the QC material and input the Target Value and SD,
then click <Save>.
If you need to delete the target value of the QC material for a QC assay, select the target value of the
QC material to be deleted, then click <Delete>. The QC material parameter will be removed from the
middle list, and click <Save>. You can click <Save> after continuous deletion for the same QC assay. If
you need to discard the current operation of adding, modifying, and deleting the target value of the QC
material, click <NotSave>.

Fig.2.6-2 QC Material Target Value Settings

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Chapter 3 Detailed Operations

According to the working characteristics of the SnibeLis System business process, functions of the
System include inputting sample info, reviewing samples, printing reports, querying reports, querying
forms, printing forms, workload statistics, QC analysis and other business scope functions. It also includes
dictionary maintenance, system settings, input field settings, etc. This chapter will describe individual
interfaces and features of this System in detail.

3.1 Menu Instruction

Double click the shortcut of SnibeLis System on the desktop after entering Windows. A login dialog
box would pop up in the screen after starting up, enter the user name and password, then click <Login>

button to enter the main interface of the user system. As shown in Fig.3.1-1.

Fig.3.1-1 User System Main Interface

The menu bar is on the upper left corner of the user system interface, which is mainly used to open

relevant windows and group various functions, thus facilitating operation, as shown in Fig.3.1-2; the
system shortcut key is on the upper right corner, which can quickly open the corresponding window. You
can hide or expand the secondary menu bar by clicking the or icon button in the upper right corner
of the interface.

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Fig.3.1-2 Menu Bar

Each time a window is opened, the corresponding tab is added to the "Tab" column. Multiple
windows can be opened at the same time, and the corresponding window contents can be switched by
switching tabs. Click the icon button on the right side of the current
current tab to close the corresponding
window, or focus the cursor on the tab, right-click
right click and select a closing method
method, can also close the
corresponding window.
At the bottom of the user system interface is the system status bar, which displays information susuch as
the current user, registration expiry date, interface scaling, etc. Press Ctrl + slide the mouse in the blank
space to zoom the current interface.

3.2 Input

Click the <Input> button on the main menu to access the [Input] menu and the related function
interface. Input is used primarily to complete patient information, enter test results, carry out modifications,
reviews, printing, batch input of samples, reviews, printing, and sample merging, etc. This chapter
introduces each Input function interface one
on by one.

3.2.1 Input Report

Input report is the core of the entire input, which enables the functions such as inputting, modifying
and printing Sample Info.. Open the System and you will automatically access to the [Input Report]
window. If you need to enter manually, click <Input Report> on the [Input] menu to access to the [Input

Report] window. As shown in Fig. 3.2-1,, enter the sample info on the left side and drag to adjust the order
of the input content. The current sample assay information is listed in the middle list; the entry samples of
that day are
re listed in the right list, right click the right list to customize the display column.

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Fig. 3.2-1 Input Report window

Some of parameters in this window are as below:

Parameters Meaning
Sample Date The System defaults the sample entry date to the date of the day.
Sample ID Sample ID cannot be empty, it is unique of that day and unrepeatable;
The default sample ID rule for the System is "Only use figure";
The Sample ID can be generated automatically or entered manually.
The automatically generated Sample ID is increased by 1 for the largest Sample ID
that meets the Sample ID Rule for the day.
Patient ID Patient ID is unique in the System and cannot be empty.
Report Time First pirnt time for test report.
Examiner Users who enter samples are saved as current users by default.
Reviewer Users who review samples are saved as current users by default.
List List all sample info entered on that day.
Compare Comparison of current patient assay results with historical results.
Communicate Briefly list the Sample ID, Instrument Name, and Results of the samples received in
the Communication on that day.

1、 Switch Sample
Samples can be switched in the following three ways:
 Enter an existing sample ID directly, press the Enter key, and select the sample from the list on
the right.
 For the sample that meets the current sample ID rules, you can directly click ( ) icon
button in the upper left corner to switch to the previous (next) sample; or click <Save> button to
switch to the next sample.
 Select a sample in the list on the right, and you can press "↑" ("↓") on the keyboard to switch to
the previous (next) sample.

2、 Generate Sample ID

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After setting the sample ID rule (see Section 3.7.4), you can generate the sample ID in the following
two ways:
 After entering the sample info, click <Save>, or press the Enter after enter the last item.
 Select the last automatically generated sample or non-automatically generated sample in the list
on the right, and click the icon button in the upper left corner.

3、 Edit Sample Info

Enter sample info on the left side of this window:
1) When inputting information about Sample Type, Patient Type, Pay Method, Department, Sender,

Examiner, and Reviewer Info, due to the maintenance in the dictionary (see Section 3.6), you can
double-click the Input box to bring up the drop-down list to select. Quick input of ID and
mnemonic is supported.
2) When entering sex, 1 indicates male, 2 indicates female, and 3 indicates unknown.
3) When entering the age unit, 1 is the Y/O, 2 is the month, 3 is the week, 4 is the day, and 5 is the
hour. Set the age unit and edit birthday (age) to calculate the age (birthday). When modifying the
Birthday or Age Unit, you need to clear the age and press Enter to recalculate the age.
4) You can enter other information such as patient ID and name directly.
5) After entering any content, press the Enter/Tab to switch directly to the next input content; press
"↑" ("↓") key on the keyboard to switch the input content up and down; after inputting the last
item, press Enter/Tab to save the current sample and switch to the next sample.

Note:
For the patient with the existing patient ID, if the patient information is entered
once, then the user will input the patient ID and presses Enter for the next time the
patient is examined again. The System will automatically fill in the Name, Ward
No., Bed No., Telephone, Birthday, Patient Type, Sex, Age with the information
that entered for the patient last time.

4、 Edit Assay Information

Click <Edit Assay> to bring up the [Edit Assay] window (as shown in Fig. 3.2-2). Select the assay or
profile on the left side of the [Edit Assay] window, and the selected assay will be listed in the list on the
right. Select the assay ( indicates selected), click <OK> to save the selected assay and exit the [Edit
Assay] window; click <Cancel> to exit the [Edit Assay] window without saving; if you need to delete the
selected assay, click the icon button in front of the right side assay list and click <OK>.

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Fig. 3.2-2 Edit Assay window

5、 Modify Result
If you need to modify a sample result, double-click the left mouse button on the result that need to be
modified in the middle list for modification, then click <Save>.

6、 Save Sample
After editing the patient info and assay info, click <Save> to add the sample to the list on the right. If
you do not need to save the current edited sample, click <NotSave>.

7、 Review Sample
After inputting all the information, click <Review> to save and review the current sample. The
reviewed sample can't be edited. At this time, <Review> button changes to the <Unreview> button, and
after clicking <UnReview>, the sample is restored to the unreviewed state and can be edited and modified.
Select the sample that has been entered on the right side and click <Review>/<Unreview> to review the
unreviewed sample/unreview the reviewed sample.

8、 Print Report
After entering all the information, click <Print> to save, review and print the current sample. The
current sample status changes to Printed and Reviewed. Select the sample that has been entered on the
right side and click <Print> to print the current sample test report.

9、 Refresh
Click <Refresh> to refresh the information of [List].

10、Delete Sample
Select the entered samples in the list on the right and click <Delete>. If the current sample has been
reviewed, it needs to be unreviewed before being deleted.

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11、Input Field Setting

Set the fields of the patient info entry area, such as the Default Value, Disable Input and others. Please

refer Input Field Setting in the Section 3.7.3.

3.2.2 Batch Input

Click <Batch Input> on the [Input] menu to access to the [Batch Input] window as shown in

Fig. 3.2-3 Enter one or more assays for one or more samples in batches.
Please select sample date at top left corner, enter multiple numbers or ranges such as 1, 2, 3, 5-10 in
sample ID field, if the option "Generate Sample ID By Sample ID Rules" is selected, the input numbers for
sample ID should be self-incremented numbers, and an actual sample ID will be generated according to the
rules; Click <Edit Assay> to bring up the [Edit Assay] window, then edit the assay information (see

section 3.2.1); Information of selected assays is listed in the middle list, click <Save> to save sample assay
information in bulk. If "input" is checked for a sample on the right side of list , it means that the sample
is inputted successfully.
When you input in batches, if some of the input sample assays already exist, the existed old ones will
not be overwritten, only new ones will be added; if the input sample ID does not exist, corresponding
sample information will be added.

Fig. 3.2-3 Batch Input window

3.2.3 Batch Adjust

Click <Batch Adjust> on [Input] menu to access to the [Batch Adjust] window (as shown in

Fig.3.2-4). In Batch Adjust, you can make adjustment to the result of a specific assay for multiple samples

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against an expression containing R.

1、 Read sample
Enter sample date, sample ID range and other conditions on the left side, select assays, click <Read>,
and those unreviewed samples with inspection results that meet the conditions will be listed on the right
side.

2、 Delete
If you want to delete one or more samples from the right side, select samples to delete ( indicates
been selected), and click <Delete> to delete them from the list.

3、 Adjust result
After samples are read, select samples that require batch result adjustment ( indicates been
selected), enter a formula such as R*1.1, then click <Adjust> to adjust the result and click <Save> to save
this adjustment. If you need to adjust a specific sample result separately, double-click the result to edit it
directly on the right side, after the result is edited, click <Save>.

Fig.3.2-4 Batch Adjust window

3.2.4 Batch Review

Click <Batch Review> on [Input] menu to access to the [Batch Review] window (as shown in

Fig.3.2-5). In Batch Review, you can Review or Unreview one or more samples against selected review
conditions.

1、 Read sample
Enter sample date, sample ID range and other conditions on the left side, click <Read>, sample
information that meets the specified conditions will be listed in the middle section, and assay information

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of the current sample will be listed on the right side.

2、 Delete
If you need to delete one or more samples from the middle list, select samples to delete ( indicates
been selected), and click <Delete>.
3、 Review
After samples are read, select samples to be reviewed in batch ( indicates been selected), and click
<Review> to review the selected samples.

4、 Unreview
If you need to unreview samples in batch, select from the list the reviewed samples that are read out
( indicates been selected) and click <Unreview>.

Fig.3.2-5 Batch Review window

3.2.5 Batch Print

Click <Batch Print> on [Input] menu to access to the [Batch Print] window (as shown in Fig.3.2-6). In
Batch Print, you can print a test report of one or more samples..

1、 Read sample
Enter sample ID as the filter condition in top left corner, click <Read>, then reviewed samples that
meet the filter condition will appear in the middle list, and are selected by default ( indicates been
selected), and assay information of the current sample will be listed on the right side.

2、 Delete
If you need to delete one or more samples from the middle list, select samples to delete ( indicates
been selected), and click <Delete>.

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3、 Print
Select from the middle list the samples to be printed ( indicates been selected), click <Print>, and
the test reports for selected samples will be printed in batch.

Fig.3.2-6 Batch Print window

3.2.6 Glucose Tolerance Merge

Click <GT merge> on [Input] menu to access to the [GT merge] window (as shown in Fig.3.2-7). In
Glucose Tolerance Merge, you can merge multiple blood glucose assay results for a patient into a single
sample.
Enter the blood glucose Assay ID, the default metric is GLU, the system will take GLU0 for fasting
GLU, GLU5 for half-hour GLU, GLU1 for one-hour GLU, GUL2 for two-hour GLU, and GLU3 for

three-hour GLU. Assays should first be created in [Assay] before the merge (see section 3.6.10); To merge,
enter the sample ID the results are to be merged to as well as the sample ID actually tested, then click <OK>
to execute the glucose tolerance merge. After the merge, if the sample entered on the right is merged
successfully, the sample ID is retained, otherwise it is cleared.

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Fig.3.2-7 GT Merge window

3.2.7 Single Merge

Click <Single Merge> on [Input] menu to access to the [Single Merge] window (as shown in

Fig.3.2-8). In Single Merge, you can merge multiple test results of a specific assay for a patient into a same
sample.
Select assays before merging, if you select TG, and select to merge results for 3 times, the system will
default the 3 assays after merging respectively as TG0, TG1 and TG2, so the assays TG, TG0, TG1, TG2
should first be created in [Assay] before merging. To merge, enter the sample ID the results are to be
merged to as well as the sample ID actually tested, then click <OK> to execute the single merge. After the
merge, if the sample entered on the right is merged successfully, the sample ID is retained, otherwise it is
cleared.

Fig.3.2-8 Single Merge window

3.2.8 Sample Merge

Click <Sample Merge> on [Input] menu to access to the [Sample Merge] window (as shown in

Fig.3.2-9). In Sample Merge, you can copy or move patient information or assay results of one or more
samples to another or multiple other samples.

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Select the contents to be merged, all patient information and results are selected by default; There are
two ways to merge: copy and move. By moving, the original contents of the samples to be merged will be
removed after merging. After choosing the merge method, select "Cover if exist", which means if the
Assay A or Patient ID has been entered in the "merged sample", after clicking <OK>, the "Result" of
Assay A or "Patient Info" in the "merged sample" will be covered; select "Cancel if exist", which means if
the Assay A or Patient ID has been entered in the "merged sample", after clicking <OK>, the "Result" of
Assay A or "Patient Info" in the "merged sample" will not be covered. Multiple merge sample IDs can be
entered, and in general, you should ensure that the amount of samples before and after merging is the same.
This allows the system to match each sample, one by one. Exceptions exist, however, when one sample has
been copied into multiple samples or multiple samples have been merged into one sample.

Note:
When the sample date before and after merging is the same, the sample ID before
and after merging cannot be the same.

Fig.3.2-9 Sample Merge window

3.3 Query

Click [Query] on the main menu to access to the [Query] menu and its related functionality interface.
Query allows you to query and export information such as sample, patient, result from the current system.
This section will describe the query functions one by one.

3.3.1 Query Report

Click <Query Report> on [Query] menu to access to the [Query Report] window (as shown in

Fig.3.3-1). Query Report supports multiple ways and conditions for patient report query, it also supports
paged query.
Enter the query condition at the top, such as Sample ID or Patient ID, click <Query>, then sample
information that meets the query condition will appear at bottom left, and test results of the current sample

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will appear at bottom right. If you want to reset the query condition and clear the query results, click
<Reset>.

Note:
You can make fuzzy query for Sample IDs, for example, if you want to search
"12", you can enter "1", "2" or "12".

Fig.3.3-1 Query Report window

3.3.2 Summary Table

Click <Summary Table> on [Query] menu to access to the [Summary Table] window (as shown in

Fig.3.3-2). Summary Table is mainly used to gather sample information for data archiving, it also supports
data export and paged query.
Enter sample date range, patient type at top left, then click <Query>, the samples that meet the query
condition will appear on the right side, they are paged by sample date with "_" indicating missing
information.

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Fig.3.3-2 Summary Table window

3.3.3 Fluctuation Chart

Click <Fluctuation Chart> on [Query] menu to access to the [Fluctuation Chart] window (as shown in

Fig.3.3-3). Fluctuation Chart is mainly used to display the fluctuation trend for multiple test results of a
patient in the form of a line chart, which is important for result comparison and result reliability check, and
it also supports data export.
Enter the query condition at top left, such as sample date range and Patient ID, select one or more
assays, then click <Query>, the patient result fluctuation charts that meet the query condition will appear
on the right side.

Fig.3.3-3 Fluctuation Chart Window

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3.3.4 Compare Results

Click <Compare Results> on [Query] menu to access to the [Compare Results] window (as shown in

Fig.3.3-4). Compare Results is mainly used to visualize multiple test results of a patient in the form of a
table, it also supports data export.
Enter the query condition at top left, such as sample date range and Patient ID, select one or more
assays, then click <Query>, patient results that meet the query condition will be listed on the right side.

Fig.3.3-4 Compare Results window

3.3.5 Assay Normal Rate

Click <Assay Normal Rate> on [Query] menu to access to the [Assay Normal Rate] window (as
shown in

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Fig.3.3-5). Assay Normal Rate is the statistics for the percentage of test results within reference range
for a specific assay during a period of time, it also supports data export.
Select sample date range, instrument name and assay at top left, click <Query>, the normal rate for a
period of time will be shown in the form of a pie chart on the right side.

Fig.3.3-5 Assay Normal Rate window

3.3.6 Combined Query

Click <Combined Query> on [Query] menu to access to the [Combined Query] window (as shown in

Fig.3.3-6). Combined Query allows the user to select one or more assays, and list all sample information
about selected assays in a report, and it also supports data export and paged query.

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Enter the query condition at top left, such as sample date range and department, select one or more
assays, then click <Query>, sample information that meets the query condition will be listed in a report on
the right side.

Note:
If "Sample must include all selected assays" is selected, only the samples for which
the selected assays all have results will be retrieved.

Fig.3.3-6 Combined Query window

3.4 Statistics

Click [Statistics] on the main menu to access to the [Statistics] menu and its related functionality
interface. Statistics is used to make statistics of system workload, patient cost, assay results, etc. This
section will describe the statistics functions one by one.

3.4.1 Comprehensive Statistics

Click <Comprehensive Statistics> on <Statistics> menu to access to the [Comprehensive Statistics]

window (as shown in Fig.3.4-1). Comprehensive Statistics makes statistics of the number of samples,
assays and assay fund according to "Statistical Item" selected by the user ( indicates been selected), and
can satisfy almost any statistics need.
Select the query condition such as sample date range and instrument name on the left side, select one
or more "Statistical Item", click <Query>, statistical results will be listed on the right side; Click the Or
icon button in front of Subtotal to expand or collapse details of current subtotal. To reset the query
conditions and clear the results, click <Reset>.

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Note:
1、 The system calculates subtotal according to the first selected "Statistical Item".
2、 Only samples that meet the query condition and have assays are counted.
3、 It will take 1-2 minutes to retrieve the results when the quantity of data to
query is big.

Fig.3.4-1 Comprehensive Statistics window

3.4.2 Expenses Statistics

Click <Expenses Statistics> on <Statistics> menu to access to the [Expenses Statistics] window (as

shown in Fig.3.4-2). Expenses Statistics is used to make statistics of the number and fund of assays for a
patient under different conditions over a period of time, and can enable almost any types of expenses
statistics.
Select the query condition such as sample date range and instrument name on the left side, click
<Query>, then the statistical results will be listed on the right side. To reset the query condition and clear
the results, click <Reset>.

Note:
If query condition "Merge Department" is selected, query results will not be
grouped by department.

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Fig.3.4-2 Expenses Statistics window

3.4.3 Academic Statistics

Click <Academic Statistics> on <Statistics> menu to access to the [Academic Statistics] window (as

shown in Fig.3.4-3). Academic Statistics enables the calculation of average value, SD and CV for multiple
results of a specific assay.

Fig.3.4-3 Academic Statistics window

Select the query condition such as sample date range and instrument name on the left side, click
<Query>, then sample information that meets the query condition will be listed on the right side, all
samples listed are selected by default ( indicates been selected). If you want to reset the query condition

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and clear the query results, click <Reset>.

1、 Select normal samples
Click <Filter> button, samples whose results are within the Range are selected on the right side.

2、 Calculate Result
Select samples for which results are to be calculated, click <Calculate> to access to the [Calculate

Result] window, as shown in Fig.3.4-4. The [Calculate Result] window lists the results of the selected
samples on the left, and makes calculations such as average value, SD and CV for those results and lists
related information on the right side, the user can select calculation method on top right corner as needed,
three calculation methods are available: linear, constant logarithm and natural logarithm, linear method is
selected by default. If you click <Select Within ±1SD>, only results greater than -1SD and less than 1SD
will be kept, the average value, SD, CV and other information will be recalculated for the results listed on
the left side. Click <Reset> to re-list the selected sample results on the left side.

Fig.3.4-4 Calculate Result

3.5 QC

Click <QC> button on the main menu to access to the [QC] menu and related functionality interface.
QC enables quality control of test instruments and supports WestGuard Rules, it mainly provides following
functions: configuration and input for QC, configuration and setting of QC assays, rules, parameter, input
and modification of QC data, review of QC fluctuation chart. This section will describe the aforesaid
functions one by one.

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3.5.1 QC Rules Setting

Click <QC Rules Setting> on [QC] menu to access to the [QC Rules Setting] windows, as shown in

Fig.3.5-1, check the assay to set it as a QC assay and set WestGuard Rules for it on the right side, then
click <Save> to finish setting the QC assay and its QC rules.

Note:
Any newly added assay will be set as a QC assay by default.

Fig.3.5-1 QC Rules Setting

3.5.2 QC Material Parm Setting

Click <QC Material Parm Setting> on <QC> menu to access to the [QC Material Parm Setting]
window, the user can set QC Material parameters as appropriate, after all parameters are set, a daily QC
chart can be drawn.

1、 Set "Relation of QC Materials and Samples"

As shown in Fig.3.5-2, click <Add> button to add a new blank piece of correspondence, enter a QC
material name, one or more corresponding ordinary Sample IDs, then click <Save>. Results of ordinary
samples are sent to the system, the system automatically converts these results of one or more ordinary
samples into one or more QC results of corresponding QC materials.
If you need to delete a relation, simply select the relation to be deleted on the left side, click <Delete>
and then click <Save>. The selected relation will be removed from the list on the left side. You can also
click <Save> after continuous deletions. If you need to discard the current operation of adding, modifying,
and deleting the relation, click <NotSave>.

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Fig.3.5-2 Relation Setting

2、 Set up the Target Value of QC Materials

As shown in Fig.3.5-3, the list in the middle lists target values of QC materials set for the current QC
assay. Select a QC assay on the left side and click <Add> to add new blank target value information for
QC material in the middle list. Enter QC Material, Target Value and SD in the empty row and click
<Save>.
If you need to delete the target value of the QC material for a QC assay, select the target value of the
QC material to be deleted, then click <Delete>. The QC material parameter will be removed from the
middle list, and click <Save>. You can click <Save> after continuous deletion for the same QC assay. If
you need to discard the current operation of adding, modifying, and deleting the target value of the QC
material, click <NotSave>.

Fig.3.5-3 QC Material Target Value Setting

3.5.3 QC Data

Click <QC Data> on the <QC> menu to access to the [QC Data] window, as shown in Fig.3.5-4. The
QC Data window allows you to add, modify, delete and inquire QC data.

1、 Query
Edit query conditions, click <Query>, and the right-hand list will show QC data that matches the
specified query conditions. The red circle in "Expired" column indicates that the QC data exceeds the
validity period.

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2、 Reset
Click <Reset> to reset the query conditions in this window and clear the results of the last query.

3、 Add

Click <Add> to bring up the [Add QC Data] window, as shown in Fig.3.5-5. After editing instrument
name, QC result and other information, click <Add>; click <QC Assay> to modify QC assays and their

corresponding QC rules (see Section 3.5.1); click <QC Material> to modify QC materials' parameters (see

Section 3.5.2).

4、 Modify
In the right-hand list, select the "QC Result" or "Remark" to be modified and double click the left
mouse button to make your modifications, which will be automatically saved.

5、 Delete
In the right-hand list, select one or more pieces of QC data to be deleted ( indicates selected) and
click <Delete>.

Fig.3.5-4 QC Data window

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Fig.3.5-5 Add QC Data

3.5.4 QC Chart (Date)

Click <QC Chart (Date)> on the [QC] menu to access to the [QC Chart (Date)] window, as shown in

Fig.3.5-6. Users can check the fluctuation chart for a QC assay in a specific period to determine whether
instrument QC is normal.
Select query conditions such as the QC date range and instrument name on the left side of this
window, and the system will automatically search for matching results when you select a QC assay. QC
materials that match the query conditions will be listed in the top right section. Select one or more QC
materials ( indicates selected), choose data points and click <Draw> to draw a QC graph for the
selected QC materials in the bottom right section based on QC data filtered by selected data points. Curves
in different colors represent different QC materials. Hover over a point in the graph to see its details.
Switch to the other 2 tabs on the top of the graph to see the QC data and QC analysis. Click <Reset> to
reset the query conditions and clear the results of the last query.

Fig.3.5-6 QC Chart (Date)

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3.5.5 QC Chart (Lot)

Click <QC Chart (Lot) > on the [QC] menu to access to the [QC Chart (Lot)] window, as shown in

Fig.3.5-7. Users can view the QC fluctuation chart for a QC assay lot and determine whether instrument
QC is normal.
Select query conditions such as the QC date range and instrument name on the left side, and the
system will automatically search for matching results when you select a QC assay. QC materials that
match the query conditions will be listed in the top right section. Select one QC material for which you
want to draw a graph, and click <Draw> to draw a QC graph for the selected QC assays in the bottom right
section. Hover over a point in the graph to see its details. Switch to the other 2 tabs on the top of the graph
to see the QC data and QC analysis. Click <Reset> to reset the query conditions and clear the results of the
last query.

Fig.3.5-7 QC Chart (Lot)

3.6 Dictionary

Click <Dictionary> on the main menu to access to the [Dictionary] menu and its related functionality
interface. This is used to set items such as department, sender, sample type, user, assay and profile, making
it easy to edit sample information, query and statistics. This section will describe the functions one by one.

3.6.1 Department

Click <Department> on the [Dictionary] menu to access to the [Department] window, as shown in

Fig.3.6-1. It is used to add, delete, and modify department information, and it provides print preview
function, allowing the user to select departments while editing sample and sender informations, making

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statistics and queries.

Fig.3.6-1 Department window

Below is an introduction to basic functions in this window:

1、 Add
Click <Add> to add a new blank piece of department information, enter department information in the
blank row on the left side or in the "Basic Info" column, and click <Save>. You can click <Save> after
consecutive additions.

Note:
The department ID and name cannot be blank, and the ID cannot be repeated.

2、 Delete
On the left side, select the department to be deleted and click <Delete>. The information of the
selected department is removed, and then click <Save>. You can click <Save> after consecutive deletions.

3、 Modify
If you need to modify the information of department, you can double-click on the content that needs
to be modified on the left list to modify it or edit in the "Basic Info" column, then click <Save>.

4、 Cancel save
If you need to abandon the current operation of adding, modifying or deleting the department
information, just click <NotSave>.

5、 Refresh
Click <Refresh> to synchronously update the department information on the left.

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3.6.2 Sender

Click <Sender> on the [Dictionary] menu to access to the [Sender] window, as shown in Fig.3.6-2. It
is used to add, delete, and modify sender information, and it provides print preview function, allowing the
user to select senders while editing sample informations, making statistics and queries.

Fig.3.6-2 Sender window

Below is an introduction to basic functions in this window:

1、 Add
Click <Add> to add the new blank information of Sender, enter the sender information in the blank
row on the left list or in the "Basic Info" column, and click <Save>. You can click <Save> after
consecutive additions.

Note:
1、 The Doctor ID and Doctor Name of the sender cannot be blank, and the ID
cannot be repeated.
2、 The Department is a drop-down list. You can double click on it to select a
department.

2、 Delete
Select the sender to be deleted on the left list and click <Delete>, and the information of the selected
sender will be removed from the list on the left, then click <Save>. You can click <Save> after consecutive
deletions.

3、 Modify
If you need to modify the information of a sender, you can double-click on the content that needs to
be modified on the left list to modify it or edit in the "Basic Info" column, then click <Save>.

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4、 Cancel save
If you need to abandon the current operation of adding, modifying or deleting the Sender information,
just click <NotSave>.

5、 Refresh
Click <Refresh> to synchronously update the Sender information on the left.

3.6.3 Sample Type

Click <Sample Type> on the [Dictionary] menu to access to the [Sample Type] window as shown in

Fig.3.6-3. It is used to add, delete, and modify the sample type information, and it provides print preview
function, allowing the user to select the sample type when editing sample information, making statistics
and queries.

Fig.3.6-3 Sample Type window

Below is an introduction to basic functions in this window:

1、 Add
Click <Add> to add the new blank information of Sample Type, enter the sample type information in
the blank row on the left list or in the "Basic Info" column, and click <Save>. You can click <Save> after
consecutive additions.

Note:
The Sample Type ID and Sample Type cannot be blank, and the ID cannot be
repeated.

2、 Delete
Select the sample type to be deleted on the left list and click <Delete>, and the information of the
selected sample type will be removed from the list on the left, then click <Save>. You can click <Save>

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after consecutive deletions.

3、 Modify
If you need to modify the sample type, you can double-click on the content that needs to be modified
on the left list to modify it or edit in the "Basic Info" column, then click <Save>.

4、 Cancel save
If you need to abandon the current operation of adding, modifying or deleting the Sample Type
information, just click <NotSave>.

5、 Refresh
Click <Refresh> to synchronously update the Sample Type information on the left.

3.6.4 Unit

Click <Unit> on the [Dictionary] menu to access to the [Unit] window as shown in Fig.3.6-4. It is
used to add, delete, and modify the unit information of assay results, and it provides print preview function,
allowing the user to select the appropriate unit when setting the assays.

Fig.3.6-4 Unit window

Below is an introduction to basic functions in this window:

1、 Add
Click <Add> to add the new blank information of Unit, enter the unit information in the blank row on
the left list or in the "Basic Info" column, and click <Save>. You can click <Save> after consecutive
additions.

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Note:
The Unit Name cannot be blank and cannot be repeated.

2、 Delete
Select the unit to be deleted on the left list and click <Delete>, and the information of the selected unit
will be removed from the list on the left, then click <Save>. You can click <Save> after consecutive
deletions.

3、 Modify
If you need to modify the information of unit, you can double-click on the content that needs to be
modified on the left list to modify it or edit in the "Basic Info" column, then click <Save>.

4、 Cancel save
If you need to abandon the current operation of adding, modifying or deleting the Unit information,
just click <NotSave>.

5、 Refresh
Click <Refresh> to synchronously update the Unit information on the left.

3.6.5 Patient Type

Click <Patient Type> on the [Dictionary] menu to access to the [Patient Type] window as shown in

Fig.3.6-5. It is used to add, delete, and modify the patient type information, and it provides print preview
function, allowing the user to select the patient type when editing sample information and making statistics
and queries.

Fig.3.6-5 Patient Type window

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Below is an introduction to basic functions in this window:

1、 Add
Click <Add> to add the new blank information of Patient Type, enter the patient type information in
the blank row on the left list or in the "Basic Info" column, and click <Save>. You can click <Save> after
consecutive additions.

Note:
The Patient Type ID and Patient Type cannot be blank, and the ID cannot be
repeated.

2、 Delete
Select the patient type to be deleted on the left list and click <Delete>, and the information of the
selected patient type will be removed from the list on the left, then click <Save>. You can click <Save>
after consecutive deletions.

3、 Modify
If you need to modify the information of patient type, you can double-click on the content that needs
to be modified on the left list to modify it or edit in the "Basic Info" column, then click <Save>.

4、 Cancel save
If you need to abandon the current operation of adding, modifying or deleting the Patient Type
information, just click <NotSave>.

5、 Refresh
Click <Refresh> to synchronously update the Patient Type information on the left.

3.6.6 Pay Method

Click <Pay Method> on the [Dictionary] menu to access to the [Pay Method] window as shown in

Fig.3.6-6. It is used to add, delete, and modify the information of pay method, and it provides print
preview function, allowing the user to select the pay method when editing sample information, making
statistics and queries.

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Fig.3.6-6 Pay Method window

Below is an introduction to basic functions in this window:
1、 Add
Click <Add> to add the new blank information of Pay Method, enter the pay method information in
the blank row on the left list or in the "Basic Info" column, and click <Save>. You can click <Save> after
consecutive additions.

Note:
The Pay Method ID and Pay Method cannot be blank, and the ID cannot be repeated.

2、 Delete
Select the pay method to be deleted on the left list and click <Delete>, and the information of the
selected pay method will be removed from the list on the left, then click <Save>. You can click <Save>
after consecutive deletions.

3、 Modify
If you need to modify the information of pay method, you can double-click on the content that needs
to be modified on the left list to modify it or edit in the "Basic Info" column, then click <Save>.

4、 Cancel save
If you need to abandon the current operation of adding, modifying or deleting the Pay Method
information, just click <NotSave>.

5、 Refresh
Click <Refresh> to synchronously update the Pay Method information on the left side.

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3.6.7 User

Click <User> on the [Dictionary] menu to access the [User] window (as shown in Fig.3.6-7). This is
used to set the user account, user name, role, e-signature, and authority, and also provides a print preview
function. The Examiner and Reviewer are all system users.

Fig.3.6-7 User window

Below is an introduction to basic functions in this window:

1、 Add
Click <Add> to add the new blank information of User, enter the user information in the blank row on
the left list or in the "Basic Info" column, and click <Save>. You can click <Save> after consecutive
additions.

Note:
1、 The "snibe" user is the default Administrator user in the system, and its User
Name and Authority cannot be changed.
2、 The initial password of "snibe" user is "snibe". Please change the password in
time.
3、 When you add a user, the User Account and User Name cannot be blank, and
the account cannot be duplicated with the existing user accounts.
4、 The default role of the newly-added user is a Normal User, with the initial
password of "123".
5、 The Administrator user has all the authorities in the system and the authorities
cannot be modified, while the authorities of Normal User need to be set by the
administrator.
6、 The content in the Authority cannot be edited on the left list.

2、 Delete

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Select the user information to be deleted on the left list and click <Delete>, and the information of the
selected user information will be removed from the list on the left, then click <Save>. You can click <Save>
after consecutive deletions.

3、 Modify
If you need to modify the user information, you can double-click on the content that needs to be
modified on the left list to modify it or edit in the "Basic Info" column, then click <Save>.
4、 Cancel save
If you need to abandon the current operation of adding, modifying or deleting the User information,
just click <NotSave>.

5、 Set up an e-signature
Double-click the E-signature Content Box, click <Upload>, and then simply select an e-signature
image. Image size cannot exceed 65kB.

6、 Authorize
When the <Save> button is grayed out, select the normal user that needs to be authorized on the left
list, click <Authorize>, then select the functional authority ( indicates selected) in the [Authorize]
dialog box, and click <Save>. The system will automatically save the authorization operation.

7、 Copy Authority
When the <Save> button is grayed out, select the normal user that needs the copy authority on the left
list, click <Copy Auth.>, then select one or more normal users ( indicates selected) in the [Copy Auth.]

dialog box as the object of authority copying (as shown in Fig.3.6-8), and click <Save> to copy the the
current user’s authority to the selected user.

8、 Reset Password
When the <Save> button is grayed out, select the user that needs to reset the password on the left list,
and click <Reset Pwd> to reset the current user password to "123".

9、 Refresh
Click <Refresh> to synchronously update the User information on the left side.

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Fig.3.6-8 Copy Authority

3.6.8 Instrument Type

Click <Instrument Type> on the [Dictionary] menu to access to the [Instrument Type] window as

shown in Fig.3.6-9. It is used to add, delete, and modify the information of instrument type, and it provides
print preview function, allowing the user to select the instrument type when adding the instrument.

Fig.3.6-9 Instrument Type window

Below is an introduction to basic functions in this window:

1、 Add
Click <Add> to add the new blank information of Instrument Type, enter the instrument type
information in the blank row on the left list or in the "Basic Info" column, and click <Save>. You can click
<Save> after consecutive additions.

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Note:
The Instrument Type cannot be blank and cannot be repeated.

2、 Delete
Select the instrument type information to be deleted on the left list and click <Delete>, and the
information of the selected instrument type will be removed from the list on the left, then click <Save>.
You can click <Save> after consecutive deletions.

3、 Modify
If you need to modify the instrument type information, you can double-click on the content that needs
to be modified on the left list to modify it or edit in the "Basic Info" column, then click <Save>.

4、 Cancel save
If you need to abandon the current operation of adding, modifying or deleting the Instrument Type
information, just click <NotSave>.

5、 Refresh
Click <Refresh> to synchronously update the Instrument Type information on the left side.

3.6.9 Instrument

Click <Instrument> on the [Dictionary] menu to access to the [Instrument] window as shown in

Fig.3.6-10. It is used to add, delete, and modify the instrument information and set the communication
parameters, and it provides print preview function, allowing the user to select the instrument when editing
assays, making statistics and queries, etc.

Fig.3.6-10 Instrument window

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Below is an introduction to basic functions in this window:

1、 Add
Click <Add> to add the new blank information of Instrument, enter the instrument name, serial
number and other parameters on the right side, and click <Save>. The Communication Method setting is
an important setting for the communication between the software and the instrument. If TCP/IP is selected,
then the IP address of the instrument needs to be set in the "TCP/IP Parm"; if COM Port is selected, the
COM port, baud rate and other parameters need to be set in the "COM Port Parm", which need to
correspond to the settings on the instrument side.

Note:
1、 The Instrument Name and Instrument Type cannot be blank, and the Instrument
Name and the Instrument Serial Number cannot be repeated.
2、 The instrument name needs to correspond to the instrument name setting on the
instrument side, otherwise the communication will fail.
3、 Connection Status: A green circle indicates that the COM port is open or the IP
address is successfully connected. A red circle indicates that the COM Port is
not open or the IP connection has failed.
4、 For the TCP/IP, the port should be consistent with the port on the instrument
side. The port number and local IP address can be set and viewed in the [System

Setting] (see 3.7.1 section).

2、 Delete
Select the instrument information to be deleted on the left list and click <Delete>.

3、 Modify
Select the instrument information to be modified on the left list, and edit it on the right side, then click
<Save>.

4、 Cancel save
If you need to abandon the current operation of adding and modifying the Instrument information, just
click <NotSave>.

5、 Refresh
Click <Refresh> to refresh the instrument connection status and synchronously update the Instrument
information. For the TCP/IP, click <Refresh> when all parameters and port settings are correctly set. If the
instrument status is still "failed to connect", please close the firewall and click <Refresh> again.

3.6.10 Assay

Click <Assay> on the [Dictionary] menu to access to the [Assay] interface as shown in Fig.3.6-11. It
is used to add, delete, and modify the assay information, and set assay parameters, allowing the user to
select assays when editing assays, making statistics and queries.

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Fig.3.6-11 Assay window

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Below is the introduction to the parameters in this window:

Parameters Meaning
Lis ID Also known as the “interface code”. It's the identifier of the assay when the
instrument transmits the result to the software. The Lis ID for a single
instrument cannot be repeated. An assay has only one Lis ID, which must be
the same as that setting on the User.
Precision The precision of the test results, with the default original value.
Assay Type When printing a report, it is printed according to the Assay Type. The
drop-down list provides Biochemistry, Immune, Electrolyte and other 4 types
to choose from.
Test Method The test method for assays.
Result Type Result Type is divided into three types: Numeric type, Text type and
Negative/Positive. Most of the assays are of Numeric type, and the Lower
and Upper need to be input, so that the system can automatically determine if
the result is higher or lower according to the result of the assay; for the
results with Text type and Negative/Positive, the Upper and Lower make no
sense. To determine whether the result is normal, you must create a list of

Common Value for the assay, as shown in Fig.3.6-12, and you can directly
choose from the drop-down list when you enter the result of the assay. If
using the keyboard to enter, you can directly enter Fast Input Code. The
System will automatically bring out the English character "yellow"
immediately if you enter 1; and you can modify the "Mark" to determine
whether the result is normal.
Multi-line Range Click <Multi-line Range> to bring up the [Sex Hormone Assay Multi-line
Range Setting] window, and set multiple ranges for the assay according to
Sex and Meaning.
Print Mode It's used to set the print mode for the assay. It provides three options:
"Original Result", "> Upper, < Lower Mode" and "Not Print".
Range relates to sex If selected, the Sex and Range can be set in the "Range Details"; On the
contrary, there is no need to set them up.
Range relates to age If selected, the Min Age，Max Age upper/lower age limit and the range can
be set in the "Range Details"; On the contrary, there is no need to set them
up.
Range relates to sample If selected, the Sample Type and Range can be set in the "Range Details";
On the contrary, there is no need to set them up.
Calculation If selected, it indicates that the result of the assay can be calculated via other
assays. Click <Guide> to bring up the [Assay Calculation Formula Guide]
window, and set the assay calculation formula; On the contrary, there is no
need to set it up.

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Fig.3.6-12 Common Value

Below is an introduction to basic functions in this window:

1、 Add
Select the instrument that needs to be added a new assay in, and click <Add> to add the new blank
information of Assay, and enter the assay parameter information such as the Assay ID, Assay Name, Lis
ID, etc., then click <Save>.

Note:
1、 The Assay ID and Assay Name cannot be blank, and the ID cannot be repeated.
2、 The Lis ID is empty. After saving, the Lis ID of assay will be the same as the
Assay ID by default.

2、 Delete
Select the assay information to be deleted on the left list and click <Delete>.

3、 Modify
Select the assay information that needs to be modified on the left list, and edit it on the right side, then
click <Save>.

4、 Cancel save
If you need to abandon the current operation of adding, modifying or deleting the Assay information,
just click <NotSave>.

5、 Print Order

Click <Print Order> to bring up the [Assay Print Order Settings] window (as shown in Fig.3.6-13), in
which you can adjust the order of all assays for the system in the report. The system provides 2 adjustment
methods: 1. "Move up and down to adjust", printing based on the list order. Select an assay on the left list,
and adjust its print order in the list by clicking the <Up>/<Down> button on the right side. 2. “Manually
enter order”, printing according to the Print Order. Just enter the number directly in the "Print Order"
column, adjust the order of all assays and click <Save>.

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6、 Refresh
Click <Refresh> to synchronously update the Assay information on the left side.

Fig.3.6-13 Assay print order setting

3.6.11 Profile

Click <Profile> on the [Dictionary] menu to access to the [Profile] window, as shown in Fig.3.6-14. It
is used to add, delete, and modify the profile information, and it provides print preview function, allowing
the user to select the profile when editing the sample assay information.

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Fig.3.6-14 Profile window

Below is an introduction to basic functions in this window:

1、 Add
Click <Add> to add the new blank information of Profile, enter the basic information of the profile in
the "Basic Info" column, then click <Edit Assay>, and select the assay in the [Edit Assay] dialog box (
indicates selected), and then click <Save>.

Note:
The Profile ID and Profile Name cannot be blank and cannot be repeated.

2、 Delete
Select the profile information to be deleted on the left list, and click <Delete>.

3、 Modify
Select the profile information that needs to be modified on the left list, and modify it in the "Basic
Info" column, then click <Save>.

4、 Cancel save
If you want to abandon the current operation of adding or modifying the Profile information, just click
<NotSave>.

5、 Refresh
Click <Refresh> to synchronously update the Profile information on the left side.

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3.7 Setting

Click <Setting> on the main menu to access to the [Setting] menu and the related functional interface.
"Setting" is the core content of the system environment configuration. It is mainly used for setting
interfaces, reports, sample ID rules, etc., which are generally performed by the system administrator. This
section will walk you through the individual settings.

3.7.1 System Setting

Click <System Setting> in the [Setting] menu to bring up the [System Settings] window, as shown in

Fig.3.7-1. Used to set the system TCP/IP parameters, language, skin, and others, with all settings
automatically saved by the system.

1、 TCP/IP Setting
The system automatically gets the local IP Address and customizes the Local Listener Port.

2、 Language Setting
It is used to set the interface language of the user's system. The supported languages include English ,
Simplified Chinese, French, and Spanish. For example, select English, the system interface language will
be switched to English; select Simplified Chinese, the system interface language will be switched to
Simplified Chinese.

3、 Skin Setting
Multiple skin colors are supported. You can choose one from them and set it as the skin color of the
system interface.

4、 Other settings
Used to set the save date of the received samples, with “Received samples saved to the current date”
selected by default. ( implies it has been selected). Unchecking the box, on the other hand, saves the
received samples to the actual sample date.

Fig.3.7-1 System Setting window

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3.7.2 Report Setting

Click <Report Setting> on the [Setting] menu to bring up the [Report Setting] window
window, as shown in

Fig.3.7-2.. Set the report result flags such as higher, lower and other parameters on
on the right side; and the
current report templates of the system is shown on the left side, select one of them to set as the current
system report print template ( indicates selected), and the system will automatically save all settings.

Fig.3.7-2 Report Setting

Below is an introduction to basic functions in this window:

1、 Edit Template
Select the template you want to edit ( indicates selected), and click <Edit
Edit> to open the [Snibe

Report] edit template

late window, as shown in Fig.3.7-3. Users can edit templates as needed, such as adding,
deleting controls, editing the position of controls, displaying
displaying text, and binding fields, etc
etc.

Fig.3.7-3 Edit Template window

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(1) Add Controls

The control column is at the upper left of the [Snibe Report] edit template window; the Report Band
stores container controls; and the Report Component stores basic controls; the properties of the current
control are shown at the left bottom, including layout, design, appearance, etc.; and the report template
being edited currently is on the right side. Click the control you want to add in the upper left, and click
where you want to place it. Here are some common controls.

Container Controls Meaning

Report Title It is usually used to set the title of a report.
Report Summary It is usually used to set the summary of a report, including information such as
reviewer, report date.
Page Header It is usually used to set the page header of a report.
Page Footer It is usually used to set the page footer of a report.
Master Data It is used to set the patient information of the report and needs to be binded
with the data source.
Detail Data It is used to set the result information of the report and needs to be binded with
the data source.

Basic Controls Meaning

Label Static, double-click on it to set the field description.
DBText Dynamic, double-click on it to bind fields.
DBImage Dynamic, double-click on it to bind image.

Note:
1、 When you add a control, a basic control must be placed inside a container
control, and the container control cannot be repeated.
2、 The container with Detail type is a child container of the container with Master
type. To set the child container, the parent container must be set first.

(2) Template-supported binding fields

1) Assay information
Field Meaning
ShorCode Assay ID
ItemName Assay Name
Result Result
Range Range
Unit Unit of the Results
Flag Flag
Description Remark
EquipmentName Instrument Name
TestMethod Test Method
DetailRange Multi-line Range

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2) Patient information
Field Meaning
SampleNo Sample ID
InputDate Sample Date
Department Department
ApplyCode Application No.
Doctor Sender
ChargeType Pay Method
SampleType Sample Type
Tester Examiner
TesterESign Examiner’s e-signature
Checker Reviewer
CheckerESign Reviewer’s e-signature
SubmitDateTime Send Time
SamplingDateTime Sampling Time
ReportDateTime Report Time
CheckDateTime Review Time
Description Remark
PatientType Patient Type
PatientNo Patient ID
FullName Patient Name
Sex Sex
AgeWithUnit Age Unit
Area Ward No.
BedNo Bed No.
Birthday Birthday
Phone Telephone
Diagnosis Diagnosis

(3) Edit Control

You can modify the field description or binding field by double-clicking the Label or DBText control
that needs to be modified on the template on the right. After selecting a control, long press the left mouse
button to adjust its position. You can also adjust the position, font size, etc. through the properties of the
control. Select a container control first, then long press the left mouse button to have all controls in the
container selected. Press Ctrl to select multiple controls. Select a control and right-click the mouse on it to
perform the copy and paste, binding the data source or field, and other operations.

2、 Preview Template
Select the template you want to preview, and click <Preview>.

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3.7.3 Input Field Setting

Click <Input Field> on the [Setting] menu to access to the [Input Field] window, as shown in

Fig.3.7-4. It is used to set the default value of the input field, disable the input and hide the field, and it is
used as the [Input Report] window input field.

Fig.3.7-4 Input Field Setting window

Below is an introduction to basic functions in this window:

1、 Set Default Value
Enter the default value of a field in the "Default Value" edit box of the field, and click <Save>. This
field will display the default value on the left side of the [Input Report] window.

2、 Set Disable Input

Tick ( ) in the "Disable Input" edit box corresponding to the field, and click <Save>. This field
cannot be edited on the left side of the [Input Report] window.

3、 Hide Field
Tick ( ) in the "Hide" edit box corresponding to the field, and click <Save>. This field will not be
displayed on the left side of the [Input Report] window.

Note:
After modifying the Default Value setting of the input field, it requires restarting the
[Input Report] window to take effect.

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3.7.4 Sample ID Rule Setting

Click <Sample ID Rule> on the [Setting] menu to bring up the [Sample ID Rule] window, as shown

in Fig.3.7-5. It is used to set the sample ID generation rule during the sample entry.

Fig.3.7-5 Sample ID Rule window

Below is an introduction to basic functions in this window:

1、 Auto generate
If "Auto generate" is selected, the Sample ID can be automatically generated according to the rules
during the sample entry. Users can choose "Only use figure" or "Custom Rule" as needed. Otherwise, the
sample ID needs to be manually entered.

2、 Only use figure

Select "Only use figure" and click <Save>, the initial Sample ID automatically generated by the
[Input Report] window is 1, and the next Sample ID is the current Sample ID plus 1, until the maximum
Sample ID 2147483647 is generated.

3、 Custom Rule
Select "Custom Rule", the Sample ID rule will be as "leading characters + auto-increment number +
trailing characters"; if "Incl. today's date" is selected, the rule will be as "leading characters + date +
auto-increment number + trailing characters", and then click <Save>.

3.7.5 System Register

Click <System Register> on the [Setting] menu to bring up the [System Register] window, as shown

in Fig.3.7-6, and the Machine Code, Company and Reg Code will be displayed.
The Machine Code is randomly generated by the system and cannot be modified. Click <Refresh> to
generate a new machine code. Send the machine code to the manufacturer, who will then return the
registration code. Enter the returned code in the Reg Code edit box and enter the registration company,
click the <Register> button to complete the registration.

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Note:
If the system is not registered or the registration is invalid, you will not be able to log
in to the system any more and need to re-register.

Fig.3.7-6 System Register

3.7.6 Modify Password

Click <Modify Password> on the [Setting] menu to bring up the [Modify Password] window, as

shown in Fig.3.7-7. Enter the old password, new password and confirm password. If the password entered
is incorrect, will be displayed on the right side of the input box, if correct, will be displayed, then
click <Save>. If you need to cancel the password change, just click <Exit>.

Fig.3.7-7 Modify Password

3.7.7 Logout

Click <Logout> on the [Setting] menu, the [Prompt] window for logout will pop up, click <OK> to
log off the currently logged-in user; click <Cancel> to discard the logout and close the [Prompt] window.

3.7.8 Exit

Click <Exit> on the [Setting] menu, the [Prompt] window for exit will pop up, click <OK> to exit the
system; click <Cancel> to discard exiting the system and close the [Prompt] window.

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3.8 Help

Click <Help> on the main menu to access to [Help] menu and the related functional interface. Help
mainly provides the help and descriptive information of the system, including three parts that are User
Guide, Revision Note, and About, which will be discussed in this section.

3.8.1 User Guide

Click <User Guide> on the [Help] menu to access to the [User Guide] window as shown in Fig.3.8-1.
The User Guide provides the help documentation for the entire system operation instructions; the guide
provides the index and link function, so that users can get help quickly and easily.

Fig.3.8-1 User Guide

3.8.2 About

Click <About> of [Help] to access to the [About] window, and you can view the current system name,
version, company name, telephone and other information.

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Appendix A Network Interface Instruction

A.1 Protocol

The system uses the ASTM E1394 protocol to implement communication.

All the information that the system communicates with each instrument is saved in the
Directory\online\log.
The following descriptions apply to the Snibelis System of Shenzhen New Industries Biomedical
Engineering Co., Ltd.

A.2 Control Code Description

Table A.2-1 Control Code Description

Character Meaning ASCII
<ENQ> Request 0x05
<ACK> Confirm the response 0x06
<STX> Text start 0x02
<ETX> Text end 0x03
<CR> Home key 0x0D
<EOT> Transmission end 0x04

A.3 Basic communication format description

<ENQ><STX>content<STX><EOT>

For example:
<ENQ><STX>TEST<STX><EOT>

Table A.3-1 Basic communication description

Character Meaning ASCII
<ENQ> Request 0x05
<STX> Text start 0x02
T Letter T 0x54
E Letter E 0x45
S Letter S 0x53
T Letter T 0x54
<ETX> Text end 0x03
<EOT> Transmission end 0x04

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A.4 Separator Description

The ASTM E1394 protocol has defined 4 separators for distinguishing the communication content.

Refer to Section A.4 of E1394 for details. The following table shows the meaning of each separator:

Table A.4-1 Separator Description

Separators Meaning ASCII
<CR> Recording separator 0x0D
| Field separator 0x7C
\ Repetition separator 0x5C
^ Element separator 0x5E
& Special separator 0x26

A.5 Message Type Description

Table A.5-1 Message Type Description

Message Identifier Meaning
H Header record
P Patient information record
O Assay record
R Result record
Q Request information record
L Message end record

A.5.1 Header Record (H)

Explanation:
This part of content corresponds to Section 7 of ASTM E1394.
The header record must be placed at the front in all transmission records. It is used to describe some basic
information of protocol and transmission.

Example:
H|\^&||PSWD|BC1200|||||Lis||P|E1394-97|20180323<CR>

Table A.5-2 Message Header Record

Maximum
Field E1394 Field Name of ASTM Content Required or not
Length

1 7.1.1 Message type H 1 Yes

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2 7.1.2 Separator definition |\^& 4 Yes

4 7.1.4 Password PSWD 20 No

5 7.1.5 Transmitter name BC1200 20 Yes

10 7.1.10 Receiver name LIS 20 Yes

12 7.1.14 Process mode P 1 Yes

13 7.1.13 Protocol Version E1394-97 10 Yes

YYYYMMD
14 7.1.14 Date 14 Yes
D

Note:
1、 The protocol includes a total of 14 fields. Only the fields required by the system
are listed here. The rest of the fields can be added during the actual communication
process and can be automatically recognized by the system. If some fields are left
blank, please use the separator “|” to segregate the different fields.
2、 The <CR> at the end of the message records is required. This separator must be
added at the end of each message record to indicate the end of each message
record.

A.5.2 Patient Information Record (P)

Explanation:
This part of content corresponds to Section 8 of ASTM E1394.
Every patient’s related information will be described by this record.

Example:
P|1||||ABC|||F <CR>

Table A.5-3 Patient information record

Maximum
Field E1394 Field Name of ASTM Content Required or not
Length

1 8.1.1 Message type P 1 Yes

2 8.1.2 Sequence number 1 6 Yes

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6 8.1.6 Patient name ABC 30 No

9 8.1.9 Sex M, F, U 1 No

Note:
1、 Since only the first and second fields are required, it will be put in the system, eg. P|1
<CR>.
2、 The protocol includes a total of 35 fields. Only the fields required by the system are
listed here. The rest of the fields can be added during the actual communication
process and can be automatically recognized by the system
3、 The <CR> at the end of the message records is required. This separator must be
added at the end of each message record to indicate the end of each message record.

A.5.3 Assay Record (O)

Explanation:
This part of content corresponds to Section 9 of ASTM E1394.
Information of each test assay will be described by this record.

Example:
O|1|1234567||^^^ALT|R<CR>

Table A.5-4 Assay Record

Maximum
Field E1394 Field Name of ASTM Content Required or not
length

1 9.1.1 Message type O 1 Yes

2 9.1.2 Sequence number 1 6 Yes

3 9.1.3 Sample ID 1234567 22 Yes

5 9.1.5 Assay ^^^ALT 30 Yes

6 9.1.6 Priority level S, R 1 Yes

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Note:
1、 The three separators “^” in the fifth field “Assay” are mandatory, and the ALT that
follows is the actual assay name.
2、 In the sixth field "Priority level", “S” stands for STAT samples, and “R” stands for
common samples, “R” is used usually.
3、 The protocol includes a total of 31 fields. Only the fields required by the system are
listed here. The rest of the fields can be added during the actual communication
process and can be automatically recognized by the system.

A.5.4 Result Record (R)

Explanation:
This part of content corresponds to Section 10 of ASTM E1394.
Every piece of result information will be described by this record.

Example:
R|1|^^^ALT|115.3|pg/mL|0 to 200|N||||||20180326172956<CR>

Table A.5-5 Result records

Maximum
Field E1394 Field Name of ASTM Content Required or not
Length

1 10.1.1 Message type R 1 Yes

2 10.1.2 Sequence number 1 5 Yes

3 10.1.3 Assay ^^^ALT 10 Yes

4 10.1.4 Result 115.3 12 No

5 10.1.5 Unit pg/mL 10 No

6 10.1.6 Range 0 to 200 30 No

7 10.1.7 Result mark L,H,N 1 No

YYYYMMD
13 10.1.13 Test completion time 14 No
DHHMMSS

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Note:
1、 The three separators “^” in the third field “Assay” is mandatory, and the ALT that
follows is the actual assay name.
2、 In the seventh field "Result mark", “L” stands for lower than the range, “H” stands
for higher than the range, and “N” stands for within the range.
3、 The protocol includes a total of 14 fields. Only the fields required by the system are
listed here. The rest of the fields can be added during the actual communication
process and can be automatically recognized by the system.
4、 The <CR> at the end of the message records is required. This separator must be
added at the end of each message record to indicate the end of each message record.

A.5.5 Request Information Record (Q)

Explanation:
This part of content corresponds to Section 12 of ASTM E1394.
It is used for the instrument to request assay information corresponding to the sample from the system.

Example:
Q|1|^1234567||ALL||||||||O<CR>

Table A.5-6 Request Information Record

Maximum
Field E1394 Field Name of ASTM Content Required or not
Length

1 12.1.1 Message type Q 1 Yes

2 12.1.2 Sequence number 1 6 Yes

3 12.1.3 Sample ID ^1234567 22 Yes

5 12.1.5 All assays All 10 Yes

Status of request
13 10.1.13 O 1 Yes
information

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Note:
1、 The separator “^”in the third field “Sample ID” is mandatory, and the “1234567”
that follows is the actual sample ID.
2、 The protocol includes a total of 13 fields. Only the fields required by the system are
listed here. The rest of the fields can be added during the actual communication
process and can be automatically recognized by the system.
3、 The <CR> at the end of the message records is required. This separator must be
added at the end of each message record to indicate the end of each message record.

A.5.6 Message End Record (L)

Explanation:
This part of content corresponds to Section 13 of ASTM E1394.
This is used in the last transmission record, indicating transmission completed.

Example:
L|1|N<CR>

Table A.5-7 Message End Record

Maximum
Field E1394 Field Name of ASTM Content Required or not
Length

1 13.1.1 Message type L 1 Yes

2 13.1.2 Sequence number 1 6 Yes

3 13.1.3 End code N 1 Yes

Note:
The <CR> at the end of the message records is required. This separator must be added at
the end of each message record to indicate the end of each message record.

A.6 Example

A.6.1 Request Assay

Actual transmission content:

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<--<ENQ>
--><ACK>
<--<STX>
--><ACK>
<--H|\^&||PSWD|BC1200|||||Lis||P|E1394-97|20180323<CR>
<--Q|1|^1234567||ALL||||||||O<CR>
<--L|1|N<CR>
<--<ETX>
--><ACK>
<--<EOT>
--><ACK>

Fig. A.6-1 Request Assay

Transmission direction explanation:

Character Meaning
--> Sent by the system
<-- Received by the system

For the fields below:

H|\^&||PSWD|BC1200|||||Lis||P|E1394-97|20180323<CR>
Q|1|^1234567||ALL||||||||O<CR>
L|1|N<CR>

The above content is the message that the instrument requests for the assay corresponding to the
sample from the software by using the ASTM E1394 communication protocol. It is to request the assays

for Sample 1234567. For the detailed field meaning, please refer to Section A.5.

Note:
Upon receiving this message, the system will return the assay information. Please refer to
the example in Section A.6.2.

A.6.2 Return Assay

Actual transmission content:

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--><ENQ>
<--<ACK>
--><STX>
<--<ACK>
-->H|\^&||PSWD|BC1200|||||Lis||P|E1394-97|20180319<CR>
-->P|1<CR>
-->O|1|1234567||^^^ALT\^^^CK|R<CR>
-->L|1|N<CR>
--><ETX>
<--<ACK>
--><EOT>
<--<ACK>

Fig. A.6-2 Return Assay

Transmission direction explanation:

Character Meaning
--> Sent by the system
<-- Received by the system

For the fields below:

H|\^&||PSWD|BC1200|||||Lis||P|E1394-97|20180319<CR>
P|1<CR>
O|1|1234567||^^^ALT\^^^CK|R<CR>
L|1|N<CR>

The above content is the message that the system returns the assay by using the ASTM E1394
communication protocol. It is to return the assays ALT and CK of Sample 1234567, which is correspond
with the “Request Assay” in Section A6.1. For the detailed field meaning, please refer to Section A5.

Attention:
The <ACK> in the above transmission content is sent by this instrument. It is required to
send the corresponding <ACK> command at the above position; otherwise the software
will be considered that the instrument has disconnected.

A.6.3 Transmission results

Actual transmission content:

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<--<ENQ>
--><ACK>
<--<STX>
--><ACK>
<--H|\^&||PSWD|BC1200|||||Lis||P|E1394-97|20180326<CR>
<--P|1<CR>
<--O|1|1234567||^^^ALT\^^^CK<CR>
<--R|1|^^^ALT|123|pg/mL|0 to 200|N||||||20180326172956<CR>
<--R|2|^^^CK|25.1|pg/mL|0 to 50|N||||||20180326172956<CR>
<--L|1|N<CR>
<--<ETX>
--><ACK>
<--<EOT>
--><ACK>

Fig. A.6-3 Transmission results

Transmission direction explanation:

Character Meaning
--> Sent by the system
<-- Received by the system

For the fields below:

H|\^&||PSWD|BC1200|||||Lis||P|E1394-97|20180326<CR>
P|1<CR>
O|1|1234567||^^^ALT\^^^CK<CR>
R|1|^^^ALT|123|pg/mL|0 to 200|N||||||20180326172956<CR>
R|2|^^^CK|25.1|pg/mL|0 to 50|N||||||20180326172956<CR>

The above content is the message that the instrument sends the results to the system by using the
ASTM E1394 communication protocol. It is the instrument to send the ALT result and CK result of

Sample 1234567 to the system. For the detailed field meaning, please refer to Section A.5.

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