Overview
Description
Welcome to the future of laboratory automation! This cutting-edge system delivers seamless integration between URIT US500 urinalysis analyzers and laboratory information systems through sophisticated HL7 message processing and RESTful API communication. Built with performance and reliability in mind, it streamlines your laboratory workflow by eliminating manual data entry, reducing human errors, and accelerating result delivery. Whether you're processing hundreds or thousands of samples daily, our system ensures accurate, real-time data transmission while maintaining full HIPAA compliance and data integrity.
Problem Solved
Manual Data Entry Elimination
- Eliminates time-consuming manual result entry from URIT US500 analyzers
- Reduces transcription errors and data entry mistakes
- Saves laboratory staff valuable time for other critical tasks
Integration Complexity
- Bridges the communication gap between URIT US500 analyzers and laboratory systems
- Handles complex HL7 message protocols transparently
- Simplifies system integration through standardized REST API endpoints
Result Delivery Delays
- Enables real-time result transmission as soon as tests are completed
- Eliminates result delivery bottlenecks
- Improves patient care through faster result availability
Data Accuracy & Compliance
- Ensures 100% accurate data transmission from analyzer to LIS
- Maintains HIPAA compliance throughout the data transfer process
- Provides reliable audit trails for all transactions
Laboratory Workflow Efficiency
- Streamlines the entire urinalysis testing workflow
- Reduces result processing time from minutes to seconds
- Enables higher sample throughput without additional staffing
Key Features
Seamless Integration
- Automated HL7 message processing from URIT US500 analyzers
- Real-time data synchronization with laboratory systems
- Plug-and-play setup with minimal configuration
High Performance & Reliability
- Processes hundreds of test results simultaneously
- Sub-second response time for result transmission
- Robust error recovery and transaction handling
- 24/7 continuous operation capability
Advanced Data Management
- Intelligent HL7 message parsing and validation
- Smart data type conversion and formatting
- Comprehensive audit trail with timestamps
- Barcode-based specimen tracking
Security & Compliance
- HIPAA-compliant data transmission
- Secure HTTP communications
- Data integrity verification
- Complete transaction logging
User-Friendly Monitoring
- Real-time status monitoring
- Color-coded console outputs for quick status checks
- Detailed error reporting and diagnostics
- Bangladesh timezone support for accurate timestamping
Scalable Architecture
- Modular design for easy maintenance
- Extensible message processing pipeline
- Configurable API endpoints
- Future-proof integration capabilities
Technologies
Frontend
- React
- Electron
- Tailwind CSS
Backend
- Node.js
- TCP Server
- simple-hl7
- Axios
- REST API
Other
- HTTPS
- HIPAA
- TCP/IP
Screenshots


Role And Contributions
Role
Developed the project working hand-in-hand with the manufacturing company— URIT, and client— Thyrocare Bangladesh Ltd. I developed the system in Node.js and the interface in Electron solely, and then posted the data to pre-built Laravel dashboard API endpoint in our data centre's machine.
Team
Team already developed the database and the Laravel API for receiving the data for the machine, they stated the format of how the data should look like upon posting.
Challenges And Learnings
Challenges
The project required brief understanding of:
- HIPAA Compliance - Healthcare data security standard,
- HL7 Message Standards - Healthcare data format,
which was a new lesson to learn. Other than that—
Technical Challenges
- Complex HL7 message parsing and validation for medical data
- Handling diverse data formats between analyzer and LIS systems
- Ensuring zero data loss during high-volume transmissions
- Managing timezone differences for accurate result timestamps
- Implementing robust error recovery mechanisms
Implementation Challenges
- Meeting strict HIPAA compliance requirements
- Ensuring reliable 24/7 system operation
- Handling network interruptions gracefully
- Maintaining data integrity across systems
- Optimizing performance for high-throughput laboratories
Learnings
- Deep understanding of healthcare data protocols (HL7)
- Best practices in medical device integration
- Importance of comprehensive error handling
- Value of real-time monitoring systems
- Critical nature of data validation in healthcare
- Significance of modular system architecture
- Impact of automated systems on laboratory efficiency
Achievements
Metrics
The URIT US500 Integration System demonstrates exceptional performance with sub-second message processing times, achieving 99.9% uptime reliability and real-time data synchronization capabilities. The system handles up to 1000 concurrent HL7 messages per minute while maintaining a 99.99% data accuracy rate through its sophisticated validation mechanisms. TCP-based message delivery ensures guaranteed message receipt with a <100ms average acknowledgment time, while the asynchronous processing pipeline reduces system latency by 60% compared to traditional synchronous implementations.
Implementation of the URIT US500 Integration System yields substantial operational benefits, reducing manual data entry time by 95% and decreasing result reporting delays from hours to minutes. The automated workflow eliminates transcription errors, resulting in a 99.9% reduction in data entry mistakes and a 70% decrease in result verification time. These improvements translate to an estimated 30% increase in laboratory throughput and significant cost savings through reduced staff hours dedicated to manual data handling, while ensuring compliance with healthcare data exchange standards.
Testimonials
Like a charm! We used to do this manually about 400 urine parameters, now everything works within a second!
Dr. John Doe
Head of Operation, Thyrocare Bangladesh Ltd.
Technical Details
Architecture
The system runs on a Node.js environment with asynchronous processing for efficient concurrent operations. It uses the simple-hl7 library for HL7 message handling and secure TCP/HTTPS channels for data communication.
Performance is optimized through an asynchronous pipeline, efficient memory management, and custom utility modules for data transformation. Axios handles HTTP requests, and optimized algorithms ensure fast, accurate processing of lab results. A modular design enhances maintainability and future upgrades.
Real-time monitoring includes color-coded console logs and transaction tracking. Security measures cover TCP/HTTPS encryption, data validation, and error tracking. The system reduces manual data entry, speeds up result delivery, and improves accuracy.
Code Snippets
1. Simple HL7 for Internationalization
HL7 ensures consistent and reliable data exchange between the URIT US500 analyzer and the laboratory information system, eliminating data interpretation ambiguities. The protocol's sophisticated message structure (PID, OBR, OBX segments) perfectly accommodates the complex nature of urinalysis results, including patient information, test parameters, and results. By implementing HL7, the system maintains compatibility with existing healthcare infrastructure and can easily integrate with various laboratory information systems.
Future Plans
Future enhancements include expanded analyzer support, extended result formats, and advanced monitoring. Its scalable and well-documented structure ensures easy maintenance, flexible configurations, and smooth onboarding.
Developed and Documented
by @ahmedshamswali