Connectivity Solutions for BIOFIRE® Systems

Faster results. Fewer errors.

BIOFIRE® Systems provide robust connectivity solutions that produce faster delivery of test results, reduce labor costs, eliminate manual data entry errors, and ensure efficient data management. Depending on your connectivity needs, BIOFIRE Systems can interface with many Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) or Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) providers to automate reporting workflows and facilitate full data interoperability within your organization.

LIS Connectivity for BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® Systems

The BIOFIRE® Link Software for BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® 2.0 and BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® TORCH platforms enables faster reporting capabilities, quicker turnaround times, electronic association of test results to test orders, and helps optimize your laboratory’s workflow. BIOFIRE Link reduces the risk of reporting errors without sacrificing your data security.

BIOFIRE Link is now available in either a unidirectional or bidirectional configuration depending on your institution’s preferences. Select the configurations below for more details.

The bidirectional configuration of BIOFIRE Link adds an additional layer of peace of mind with a pre-run concurrence check. Before initiating the run, BIOFIRE Link can ensure the sample, test, and pouch type match the test order information provided by the connected data manager. The user is immediately notified if any discrepancy is found between the pouch information and corresponding test order.

Supported communication protocol:

BIOFIRE Link formats test result information into a computer-readable HL7 message and transfers the data to the data manager. Currently only MLLP (Minimum Lower Layer Protocol) is supported for bidirectional implementations of BIOFIRE Link.

BIOFIRE Link is capable of directly connecting the BIOFIRE 2.0 and BIOFIRE TORCH Systems with several LISs, including Cerner, MEDITECH, Sunquest, Orchard, Soft, IBM Merge, CyberLab, LabDaq, and more. BIOFIRE Link is also able to connect with many LISs via a middleware connection, such as Data Innovations® Instrument Manager, or McKesson® Lab SD2.

Supported communication protocols:

BIOFIRE Link formats test result information into a computer-readable HL7 or ATSM-XML message format and transfers the data to the data manager. The following communication protocols can be used for data transfer:

  • ATSM-XML Protocols
    • Shared Folder Protocol (SMB)
    • File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
    • Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
    • Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS)
  • HL7 Protocols
    • Minimum Lower Layer Protocol (MLLP)

POCT Connectivity for the BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® System

Quickly connect one or more BIOFIRE SPOTFIRE devices to your POCT data management platform to activate seamless bidirectional communication, automate reporting workflows, and facilitate centralized device control across your organization.

SPOTFIRE is compatible with industry-leading POCT middleware providers, such as TELCOR and Orchard Software. With an easy-to-configure interface, SPOTFIRE’s POCT capabilities unlock several additional features to help streamline testing operations, including:

  • Automated, real-time electronic reporting of patient and Quality Control (QC) test results
  • Remote management of SPOTFIRE device operators and administrators
  • Remote management of SPOTFIRE device settings, including electronic reporting options, device access controls, QC requirements, and more.

SPOTFIRE was developed in alignment with the industry standard CLSI POCT01-A2 communication protocol and data format. Bidirectional communication with a POCT data manager requires access to a local network and a single TCP/IP connection.

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Driver Development Guide

Driver Development Guides provide specifications for developing a BIOFIRE-compatible device driver, including supported data formats and communication protocols. These specifications are intended to be used by LIS, POCT, and middleware vendors interested in interfacing with a BIOFIRE System and are available upon request. Please click the button below and fill out the form to submit a request.

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