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ABBOTT ANALYZER INTERFACING GUIDE

Abbott Alinity ci-series / i-series Bi-Directional LIS Interfacing Guide

Complete engineering specification, HL7/ASTM protocols, pinouts, and parameter mapping for Abbott Alinity ci-series / i-series on AILS Cloud LIMS.

Abbott Alinity ci-series / i-series Analyzer - AILS LIS Interfacing Guide
Manufacturer
Abbott
Protocol
HL7 v2.5 / ASTM E1394
Interface Mode
Bi-Directional
Throughput
Up to 1,550 tests/hour

1. Abbott Alinity ci-series / i-series Interfacing Overview & Diagnostic Workflow

The Abbott Alinity ci-series / i-series is an advanced diagnostic system utilizing chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA/ECLIA) technology for hormones, tumor markers, cardiac biomarkers, infectious serology, and molecular pathogen detection. Integrating the Abbott Alinity ci-series / i-series with AILS Cloud LIMS standardizes cut-off index (COI) calculations, calibrator curve tracking, and electronic batch signing.

Chemiluminescent Worklist Synchronization

Sample tubes placed in the Abbott Alinity ci-series / i-series reagent carousel trigger automatic bi-directional worklist sync, loading specific monoclonal antibody assay protocols.

RLU & Cut-Off Index (S/CO) Interpretation

Relative light units (RLU) and master calibration curves are evaluated instantly against assay cut-off ratios, auto-generating qualitative serology interpretations and quantitative hormone values.

2. Abbott Alinity ci-series / i-series TCP/IP Socket & Network Configuration

Hardware & Socket Configuration

Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 TCP/IP MLLP Socket (Port 5001).

Protocol: HL7 v2.5 / ASTM E1394
Interface Mode: Bi-Directional
Default Speed: N/A (Ethernet)
// TCP/IP MLLP SOCKET WRAPPER NETWORK
[Instrument IP Client]            [AILS Gateway Server]
Socket Address   ------------->  Static IP : Port 5001
Start of Block   ------------->  <VT> ASCII 0x0B
End of Block     ------------->  <FS><CR> ASCII 0x1C 0x0D
Payload Standard ------------->  HL7 v2.5 / ASTM E1394
KeepAlive Probe  ------------->  Bi-Directional ACK (AA)
Verified with AILS Gateway Daemon & Real-Time Socket Router.

3. Abbott Alinity ci-series / i-series HL7 v2.x Message Stream

Below is a validated communication frame transmitted between the Abbott Alinity ci-series / i-series and AILS LIS middleware:

MSH|^~\&|ALINITY|Abbott|AILS_LIMS|LAB_MAIN|20260815163000||ORU^R01|MSG009970|P|2.5
PID|1||P982440||Robinson^Claire||19860419|F
OBR|1|ORD982440|ACC2026081556|FERTILITY^Fertility Panel|||20260815162500
OBX|1|NM|LH^Luteinizing Hormone||8.45|mIU/mL|1.9-12.5|N|||F
OBX|2|NM|FSH^Follicle Stimulating Hormone||6.20|mIU/mL|2.5-10.2|N|||F
OBX|3|NM|PROG^Progesterone||12.8|ng/mL|1.8-24.0|N|||F
OBX|4|NM|AMH^Anti-Mullerian Hormone||2.65|ng/mL|1.0-4.0|N|||F

4. Abbott Alinity ci-series / i-series Clinical Parameter LOINC & Reference Range Dictionary

Instrument Code LOINC Code Clinical Parameter Name Standard Units Default Reference Range
LH 83103-2 Luteinizing Hormone (LH) mIU/mL 1.9 - 12.5
FSH 15067-2 Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) mIU/mL 2.5 - 10.2
PROG 2839-9 Progesterone Serum ng/mL 1.8 - 24.0
AMH 67160-2 Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) ng/mL 1.0 - 4.0
ESTRADIOL 2243-4 Estradiol (E2) pg/mL 30.0 - 400.0

5. Abbott Biomedical Engineering Field Notes & Gotchas

1

In Alinity system software, configure Host Communication to HL7 v2.5 with MLLP framing.

2

Continuous loading track transmits tube arrival events in real time to query test profiles.

3

Ensure AILS Gateway returns ACK within 150ms to sustain maximum track throughput.

TECHNICAL FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions: Abbott Alinity ci-series / i-series LIS Interfacing

Common biomedical engineering questions regarding connection, worklist setup, and data capture with AILS Cloud LIMS.

Q: What communication protocol is used by Abbott Alinity systems?

Abbott Alinity uses HL7 v2.5 over TCP/IP MLLP socket (Port 5001) or ASTM E1394.

Q: How does Alinity continuous sample loading coordinate with AILS LIMS?

As sample racks move along the Alinity track, barcode scanners query AILS LIMS in real time, routing tubes to chemistry or immunoassay processing modules automatically.

Q: What throughput can be handled over the AILS Alinity gateway?

The gateway handles up to 1,550 tests/hour with sub-200 millisecond message latency.

Q: Are Alinity STAT urgent samples prioritized automatically?

Yes. STAT priority codes in the HL7 order segment cause Alinity to bypass routine rack queues and aspirate the urgent sample immediately.

Q: How does AILS handle Alinity reagent inventory and lot tracking?

Reagent cartridge RFID telemetry, onboard test remaining counts, and expiration dates are synchronized with AILS Inventory module.

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