Interfacer

Interfacer, developed by Agaram Technologies, is a configurable middleware solution designed to interface clinical diagnostic instruments with laboratory information systems and other data management platforms. It is purpose-built for healthcare, diagnostic, and research laboratory environments where seamless, automated data transfer between IVD devices and enterprise systems is critical. Interfacer's driverless approach to instrument integration makes it straightforward to connect both new and legacy devices that may not have readily available drivers.

The platform is the preferred choice for a wide range of laboratory settings, including clinical diagnostic labs, biopharmaceutical organisations, referral labs, and clinical research organisations. It has been adopted by leading pharma and life sciences organisations seeking to reduce manual data handling and streamline instrument-to-system connectivity.

Core Communication Capabilities

• Device Parsing: Interfacer can be configured to parse and extract data by communicating directly with clinical and IVD devices.
• Uni- and Bi-directional Communication: The middleware supports both one-way and two-way communication with clinical instruments, enabling flexible data exchange workflows.
• Test Extraction: A powerful parsing engine extracts test results from IVD device outputs with accuracy and reliability.
• Open Protocol Communication: A configurable communication protocol enables integration with virtually any instrument on the market, significantly reducing the time and cost associated with new device onboarding.
• Driverless Communication: Niche instruments not supported by standard drivers can be interfaced through a one-time configuration process, eliminating dependency on proprietary drivers.
• Complete Integration: Interfacer connects seamlessly with instruments and external databases for end-to-end data flow.

Key Features and Tools

• User-Friendly Test Mapping Tool: An intuitive test mapping interface simplifies the process of mapping instrument data to LIMS-specific test parameters, reducing complexity for end users.
• Instrument Data Mapping: Useful data from a LIMS can be mapped directly to instrument-specific test parameters, ensuring consistency and accuracy across systems.
• Powerful Parsing Engine: A robust and reliable parsing engine extracts relevant information from IVD device output files, with an easy-to-use parser tool and setup process for effortless data extraction.

Integration Capabilities

• Multi-System Integration: Interfacer was designed to integrate with a broad range of external systems, including LIS, LIMS, SDMS, and MES platforms.
• Flexible Integration Methods: Supports both file-based and database-level integration to accommodate different laboratory IT architectures.
• HL7-Based Integration: Capable of HL7-based integration for connecting clinical instruments within healthcare environments, ensuring compatibility with standard clinical data exchange protocols.

Interfacer is part of Agaram Technologies' broader suite of laboratory software products, which includes Qualis LIMS, Logilab SDMS, Logilab ELN, and Qualis DMS. The solution is available with professional implementation, training, and ongoing support services, making it suitable for organisations seeking a fully managed middleware deployment within their laboratory ecosystem.