Client Industry
A global leader specializing in innovative reproductive genetics solutions
igenomix
Electronic Lab Reporting Solution with HL7 Engine for COVID-19
AkshatMedTech partnered with a global leader in reproductive genetics to streamline COVID-19 PCR test reporting. Using an HL7 engine and Electronic Laboratory Reporting (ELR), our team developed an automated system that enabled seamless submission of laboratory results to government health bodies across the United States.
Request a DemoEnhancements
- Automated HL7 Engine
- Scalable Infrastructure
- State-Specific Compliance
- Secure Data Exchange
Services Delivered
- Custom ELR Software
- Cost-Effective Customization
- HL7 Engine Integration
- Regulatory Alignment
The Tech Stack
- J2EE (Java)
- HAPI (HL7 API)
- Linux platform
Project Overview:
HL7 Message PipelineSubmit Batch
Messages today812,460Accepted99.9%States live47Avg encode0.4s
Submission trends
State-level ELR coverage
● Live · PCR result → HL7 v2MSH|^~\&|LAB|ELR|…
800,000PCR tests processed daily
HL7 v2 · auto-submittedDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. laboratories processed approximately 800,000 PCR tests daily. Despite this massive testing volume, fewer than half of providers had automated reporting systems.
Our client required an electronic lab reporting software engine capable of encoding COVID-19 PCR test results in HL7 v2 messages and meeting diverse state requirements. To achieve this, AkshatMedTech Digital Health strengthened public health response during the pandemic by delivering a cost-effective ELR solution that centralized data exchange, streamlined submissions, and enabled more reliable reporting.
Challenges Faced
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Laboratories struggled with fragmented systems for submitting COVID-19 PCR test results to state health bodies.
Solutions We Delivered
Automated HL7 Engine
We developed an automated engine that converted raw COVID-19 PCR test data into standardized HL7 v2 messages. This solution was tailored to meet the varying reporting requirements of multiple state health bodies, ensuring accuracy and consistency across jurisdictions.
System InfrastructureRun Engine
Data pipeline
Raw PCR DataProcessingHL7 v2 Message
State reporting compliance
CA · Compliant
NY · Compliant
TX · Compliant
FL · Compliant
PID|1||PT-48211
OBR|1||SARS-CoV-2 PCR
OBX|1|CWE|Detected
Recent conversions
PCR-90412CASent
PCR-90411NYSent
PCR-90410TXQueued
Streamlined ELR Process
By implementing custom electronic lab reporting software, the reporting workflow was centralized and automated. This eliminated inefficiencies from manual processes and reduced delays that resulted in timely submissions of critical test results.
Streamlined ELR WorkflowAutomate
Reduction90%Automated100%ErrorsZero
Workflow visualization
Lab ResultELR EngineValidationPublic Health Dept.
Manual steps removedTimely submissions · on schedule
Scalable Infrastructure
Designed to manage the surge in COVID-19 PCR testing, the platform was engineered with scalability in mind. It reliably handled large testing volumes, ensuring faster and uninterrupted data exchange even during peak pandemic demand.
Platform AnalyticsLive
Total tests50,420,182Latency<184msMessages10.2k/sReliability99.998%
Throughput analytics
Regional traffic
West
Northeast
South
Midwest
Cost-Effective Customization
Instead of expensive commercial HL7 tools, we developed a tailored solution using J2EE and HAPI on a Linux platform. This approach significantly lowered costs while maintaining compliance and delivering long-term operational flexibility.
Workflow TransformationCustomize
Commercial engine
License fees
Vendor lock-in
Fixed formats
Custom ELR
J2EE + HAPI
Linux platform
Flexible templates
Flexible reporting templates
CA · ELR v2.5.1Active
NY · ELR v2.5.1Active
TX · CustomDraft
Impact
HL7 Message PipelineSubmit Batch
Messages today812,460Accepted99.9%States live47Avg encode0.4s
Submission trends
State-level ELR coverage
● Live · PCR result → HL7 v2MSH|^~\&|LAB|ELR|…
Faster Test Reporting
Automated HL7 v2 message generation streamlined COVID-19 PCR test result submissions, cutting delays in reporting to public health bodies.
Improved Compliance
Custom ELR software ensured adherence to diverse state-specific requirements, reducing reporting errors and rejections.
40% Cost Savings
By avoiding commercial HL7 engines, the client reduced operational expenses while maintaining efficiency and scalability.
Enhanced Efficiency
High testing volumes were processed seamlessly, minimizing manual work and enabling quicker data exchange during peak pandemic periods.