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SYSMEX ANALYZER INTERFACING GUIDE

Sysmex XP-100 / XP-300 Bi-Directional LIS Interfacing Guide

Complete engineering specification, HL7/ASTM protocols, pinouts, and parameter mapping for Sysmex XP-100 / XP-300 on AILS Cloud LIMS.

Sysmex XP-100 / XP-300 Analyzer - AILS LIS Interfacing Guide
Manufacturer
Sysmex
Protocol
ASTM E1381 / E1394
Interface Mode
Uni-Directional
Throughput
60 samples/hour

1. Sysmex XP-100 / XP-300 Interfacing Overview & Diagnostic Workflow

The Sysmex XP-100 / XP-300 is an automated hematology platform engineered for high-precision complete blood counts (CBC) and white blood cell differential analysis. In modern clinical laboratory workflows, interfacing the Sysmex XP-100 / XP-300 directly to AILS Cloud LIMS eliminates manual transcription delays, captures full WBC scattergram channel flags (such as immature granulocytes, atypical lymphocytes, and platelet clumps), and validates patient results against historical delta check baselines in real time.

Real-Time EDTA Tube Accessioning

AILS Gateway parses sample accession barcodes from the Sysmex XP-100 / XP-300 data stream, linking multi-parameter CBC results directly to open patient encounter records without manual intervention.

Cytometry Flagging & Delta Check Interlock

Raw result segments are evaluated instantly against laboratory reference intervals and Westgard multirule delta check algorithms. Critical alerts (e.g. severe thrombocytopenia or extreme leukocytosis) trigger automatic hold flags for pathologist microscopic smear review.

2. Sysmex XP-100 / XP-300 RS-232 Serial Port & Pinout Configuration

Hardware & Socket Configuration

DB9 Female Serial Cable. Baud: 9600 bps, 8 Data Bits, Parity None, 1 Stop Bit.

Protocol: ASTM E1381 / E1394
Interface Mode: Uni-Directional
Default Speed: 9600 bps, 8 Data Bits
// RS-232 DB9 NULL-MODEM PINOUT SERIAL COM
[Instrument DB9]                   [AILS Gateway PC]
Pin 2 (TxD / Data Out) ---------> Pin 2 (RxD / Data In)
Pin 3 (RxD / Data In)  <--------- Pin 3 (TxD / Data Out)
Pin 5 (GND / Signal)   <========> Pin 5 (GND / Signal)
Pin 7 (RTS) & Pin 8 (CTS)        [Loopback or None]
Baud: 9600 bps | Data Bits: 8 | Parity: None | Stop: 1
Verified with AILS Gateway Daemon & Real-Time Socket Router.

3. Sysmex XP-100 / XP-300 ASTM E1394 Record Frame

Below is a validated communication frame transmitted between the Sysmex XP-100 / XP-300 and AILS LIS middleware:

<STX>1H|\^&|||Sysmex XP-100|||||||P|1394-97|20260815125000<CR><ETX>4E<CR><LF>
<STX>2P|1||||Brown^Robert|||M<CR><ETX>3A<CR><LF>
<STX>3O|1|ACC2026081507||^^^CBC|||||||A<CR><ETX>4B<CR><LF>
<STX>4R|1|^^^WBC|6.80|10*3/uL|4.0-11.0|N||F<CR><ETX>15<CR><LF>
<STX>5R|2|^^^HGB|14.2|g/dL|13.0-17.0|N||F<CR><ETX>18<CR><LF>
<STX>6R|3|^^^PLT|265|10*3/uL|150-450|N||F<CR><ETX>22<CR><LF>
<STX>7L|1|N<CR><ETX>0A<CR><LF>

4. Sysmex XP-100 / XP-300 Clinical Parameter LOINC & Reference Range Dictionary

Instrument Code LOINC Code Clinical Parameter Name Standard Units Default Reference Range
WBC 6690-2 White Blood Cells 10*3/uL 4.0 - 11.0
HGB 718-7 Hemoglobin g/dL 13.0 - 17.0
PLT 777-3 Platelet Count 10*3/uL 150 - 450

5. Sysmex Biomedical Engineering Field Notes & Gotchas

1

In XP-100 menu, verify Host Output is configured for ASTM protocol format.

2

Check that sample barcode ID format matches accession numbers in AILS LIMS.

3

Ensure AILS COM port auto-reconnect service is active in background.

TECHNICAL FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions: Sysmex XP-100 / XP-300 LIS Interfacing

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

Q: What communication protocol does Sysmex XP-100 use?

Sysmex XP-100 and XP-300 use ASTM E1381/E1394 protocol over RS-232 serial port.

Q: What serial cable is required for Sysmex XP-300?

A DB9 Female-to-Female Null Modem Serial Cable connected to the RS-232 host port.

Q: How does AILS Gateway process ASTM frames from XP-100?

AILS decodes Header, Patient, Order, and Result records between STX and ETX, verifies checksums, and sends ACK.

Q: Can abnormal WBC flags be captured from XP-100?

Yes. Flags such as WL (WBC Low), WH (WBC High), and PL (Platelet Low) in ASTM field 8 are captured as clinical alerts.

Q: Is USB-to-Serial converter supported with Sysmex XP series?

Yes. High-quality FTDI chipset USB-to-RS232 converters are fully supported for continuous 24/7 operation.

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