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Electronic Data Interface

EDI delivery of results provides clients with electronic transfer of laboratory result data. Clients may choose to either retrieve or have LabCorp send data files into a designated system.
Features:
  • Two delivery options available:
    • Mailbox: Client initiates file transfer
    • Direct-Send: LabCorp initiates file transfer
      • Data file can be sent to the client over the Internet; supported protocols include FTP, FTP over SSH, and FTP over SSL
      • Client-defined file delivery frequency
  • Specimen data are archived for three years and can be retransmitted upon request
Benefits:
  • Reduces and/or eliminates data entry into client’s system
  • Increased efficiency through paperless result reporting
  • Easy access to archived data
Requirements:
  • Client Information Technology programmer resources
  • Client destination system for data import
  • If Direct-Send method is selected
    • Client-maintained FTP server with FTP software
    • Optional secure protocols:
      • SSH
      • SSL
  • If secure protocols are not used, data files must be encrypted:
    • S/MIME Security Certificate or PGP Public Key
    • Decryption software
  • If Mailbox method is selected:
    • Dial-up file transfer software (eg, PROCOMM)