HL7-LAW-DETAIL

HL7 v2.5.1 lab automation guide.

Definition

HL7 LAW implementation guide covers: Communication between LIS (Laboratory Information System) and analyzers (Roche Cobas, Siemens Atellica, Beckman Coulter AU, Abbott Architect), Order management (OML), Result reporting (ORU), Quality control management. ASTM (American Society for Testing Materials) lower-level instrument communication via ASTM E1394 / LIS01. Mandatory adoption: CLIA-certified US labs and CAP accreditation. CDC LRN (Laboratory Response Network) uses LAW for public health surveillance.

Origin

HL7 LAW implementation guide published HL7 + CDC 2009 ; updates 2013, 2018 ; reflected releases with HL7 FHIR R4 lab workflow.

Example in context

A Quest Diagnostics regional lab automates its Roche Cobas 8000 analyzer connected to LIS via HL7 LAW: sends OML order, receives ORU COVID-19 lab results, transmitted to CDC LRN.

Related terms

• LOINC — used for observation codes.