Haematology · Mindray
Mindray BC-30 LIS integration with PathLab Software
3-part differential cell counter (result-only (unidirectional)). Connects over HL7 v2.3.1 over TCP/IP (LAN), with 21 parameters mapped to your test master. Included in Pro and Chain with no per-analyzer fee.
What is live today for the Mindray BC-30
Result fields captured: Sample ID, parameter code, value and unit for the CBC. Histograms are not captured yet. Testing status: Pipeline simulator-tested; model profile set up and validated on site at go-live. No analyzer has been field-validated with a customer yet; this one is validated at your lab with known samples before you rely on interfaced results. Full compatibility matrix.
How the Mindray BC-30 works with PathLab Software
The BC-30 is result-only: you scan or type the sample ID on the analyzer and it sends the CBC back. PathLab Software matches the ID to the accessioned barcode, applies age- and sex-specific ranges, flags H/L and runs the delta check against the previous visit. A result whose ID matches no registered sample goes to the unmatched list on the Analyzers page instead of a patient record. Histograms stay on the analyzer for now; the pathologist views them there if needed.
Hardware and cabling
None. The BC-30 has an Ethernet port. In Setup → Communication, set the LIS host to the connector's IP and port, choose HL7 and "send after each sample".
Setup tips
- Scan the PathLab Software tube barcode into the BC-30 sample ID field instead of typing; one wrong digit is the usual cause of unmatched results
- Let PathLab Software apply reference ranges so the report has one source of truth
- Check the unmatched list on the Analyzers page at the end of each run
What you get once it is connected
- Results land on the correct sample with units, H/L flags from your reference ranges and a delta check against the patient's previous visit.
- Critical values trigger the auto-call to the referring doctor with retries, escalation and an acknowledgement log; staff still inform the clinician if it stays open.
- Every interfaced result records the analyzer and time, and every message is kept on the analyzer log for your NABL evidence.
- The validated report goes to the patient and doctor on WhatsApp the moment the pathologist signs; see a sample report.
New to LIS connections? The HL7 vs ASTM vs serial interfacing guide explains protocols, cabling and what goes wrong, and PathLab Software pricing shows which plans include interfacing.
Model names belong to their manufacturers. Protocol details come from typical LIS configurations of this model, not from a customer installation; firmware versions vary, so we confirm against your unit and validate on site. Status as of October 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Mindray BC-30 need any extra hardware to connect to PathLab Software?
None. The BC-30 has an Ethernet port. In Setup → Communication, set the LIS host to the connector's IP and port, choose HL7 and "send after each sample".
Is interfacing the Mindray BC-30 chargeable?
No. It is included in the Pro and Chain plans with no per-machine fee, including on-site validation with known samples during the free setup.
Has the Mindray BC-30 been tested with PathLab Software?
Testing status: Pipeline simulator-tested; model profile set up and validated on site at go-live. No analyzer has been field-validated with a customer yet; the Mindray BC-30 is validated at your lab with known samples before you rely on interfaced results.
What if the Mindray BC-30 is already connected to another LIS?
The analyzer's LIS output can only point to one host at a time. During cutover we change the host IP or serial target to the PathLab Software connector; the switch takes a few minutes and is usually done after the day's run.
How long does it take to connect the Mindray BC-30?
We plan about 30 to 45 minutes with your technician or service engineer. That covers the Mindray BC-30 LIS settings, mapping its parameter codes to your PathLab Software test master and running at least three known samples to confirm results land on the right patient. It is a planning estimate, not a measured average.
Connect your Mindray BC-30 during the free setup
About 30 to 45 minutes with your technician: protocol settings, parameter mapping and at least three known samples compared value by value.