Electronic data interface (EDI) result delivery
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:
- Secure Website – hosted by Labcorp
- Direct-send - Labcorp initiates file transfer
- Data file can be sent to the client via the internet; supported protocols include FTP, FTP via SSH, and FTP via SSL
- Client-defined file delivery frequency
- Specimen data files 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
- Trading partner needs a PC with internet connectivity and a web browser which supports SSL encryption (not compatible with Firefox)
If direct-send method is selected
- Client-maintained FTP server with FTP software
- Optional secure protocols:
If secure protocols are not used, data files must be encrypted
- S/MIME Security Certificate or PGP Public Key
- Decryption software
Secure website is selected
- A website which uses HTTPS with SSL encryption and utilizes an interface resembling an FTP client