Chemistry
CXL
HL7 v2.3.1 (MLLP) / ASTM E1394 · RS-232 / TCP/IP
Bidirectional ordering

Connect Your CXL PRO to Any HIS or LIMS

The CXL PRO (vendor model CS6400) is an automated clinical chemistry analyser with an unusual characteristic: it ships in two protocol dialects. Depending on how the unit was configured, it speaks either HL7 v2.3.1 over MLLP or classic ASTM E1394 — and LISBridge handles both, bidirectionally.

Connect the CXL PRO to your LIS in both directions, whichever dialect your unit was configured for. LISBridge parses results from either protocol and answers the analyser's host query in the matching dialect — HL7 QRY^Q02 answered with a DSR^Q03 worklist, or an ASTM Q-record answered with a full H/P/O/L order frame. A lab running two differently configured CXL PRO units needs one connection profile, not two interface projects.

< 30 min
Setup time
HL7 v2.3.1 (MLLP) / ASTM E1394
Protocol
RS-232 / TCP/IP
Connection
>99.9%
Parse accuracy

How LISBridge Connects the CXL PRO

01

Connect your instrument

Plug in via RS-232 or point it at LISBridge over TCP/IP. Auto-detection identifies the instrument and loads the correct parser — no manual selection.

02

Parse the data

LISBridge reads the HL7 v2.3.1 (MLLP) / ASTM E1394 stream in real time. Every result message is decoded — field by field — into structured data.

03

Validate results

Each result is checked for completeness. Duplicates caught. Malformed messages flagged. Only clean data moves forward.

04

HIS receives clean data

Validated results reach your HIS automatically — as HL7 or direct format. Stored locally too. No manual entry required.

CXL PRO — Frequently Asked Questions

What protocol does the CXL PRO use?

Both, depending on configuration. Some CXL PRO units are set up for HL7 v2.3.1 over MLLP; others use classic ASTM E1394. LISBridge ships a dedicated parser for each dialect and detects which one your unit speaks — you do not need to know before you connect it.

Does LISBridge support bidirectional ordering on the CXL PRO?

Yes, in both dialects. On HL7 the analyser sends QRY^Q02 and LISBridge answers with a DSR^Q03 message carrying the pending worklist. On ASTM the analyser sends a Q-record and LISBridge builds the H/P/O/L order frame in reply. The CXL PRO is one of LISBridge's 16 order-capable instruments.

What is the CS6400?

CS6400 is the vendor model designation for the CXL PRO auto-chemistry analyser. Both names refer to the same instrument and the same LISBridge connection profile.

What chemistry tests does LISBridge extract from the CXL PRO?

Every test the analyser reports — liver, kidney, lipid, glucose, and enzyme panels — with values, units, flags, and reference ranges preserved. The raw HL7 or ASTM frame that produced each result is stored alongside it for traceability.

How long does CXL PRO setup take?

Typically under 30 minutes. Connect over RS-232 or TCP/IP, pick the dialect in the connection profile if it is not detected automatically, and results begin flowing.

Connect your CXL PRO today

Start your free 7-day trial — no credit card required. Full HL7 v2.3.1 (MLLP) / ASTM E1394 support from day one.