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Lab Test Suite

Information Sheet

Tool NameLaboratory Test Suite (eDOS, LOI, LRI, and ELR)
DescriptionThe NIST Laboratory Test Suite supports the testing of HL7 v2.5.1 labortory messages (eDOS, LOI, LRI, and ELR) supporting the following implementaiton guides: 1) HL7 Version 2.5.1 Implementation Guide: S&I Framework Laboratory Test Compendium Framework R2, DSTU Release 2 - US Realm 2) HL7 Version 2.5.1 Implementation Guide: S&I Framework Laboratory Orders (LOI) from EHR, Release 1, DSTU Release 2 - US Realm 3) HL7 Version 2.5.1 Implementation Guide: S&I Framework Lab Results Interface, Release 1, DSTU Release 2 - US Realm. The test is out-of-date and is archived.
DispositionArchived
AccessAvailable for Download and Local Install
TimelineShutdown June 30, 2026 - OFFLINE
New Tool URLNot Applicable
New WebsiteNot Applicable
User ActionsNot Applicable
Data TransferNot Applicable

Contact

NIST will continue to host this legacy information site for the foreseeable future to guide users through the transition. For specific questions regarding the sunset timelines, technical architecture, or data migration steps, please contact:

Robert Snelick -- robert.snelick [at] nist.gov (robert[dot]snelick[at]nist[dot]gov) or r.snelick [at] prometheuscomputing.com (r[dot]snelick[at]prometheuscomputing[dot]com)

Created June 15, 2026
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