SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS

Aptio Dashboard Tool

Data File Collection Version 22
Koen Placke & Kenneth Cruse
10/16/2014

Instructions and screen shots detailing file collection procedure for the Aptio Dashboard Tool.
Table of Contents
Aptio File Collection Overview ..................................................................................................................... 2
Mandatory Required Files ....................................................................................................................... 2
1. CentraLink Create-Result Export ......................................................................................................... 3
Create Report ........................................................................................................................................... 3
Report Parameters ................................................................................................................................... 5
Export Data ............................................................................................................................................... 6
2. CentraLink Export Instrument Code to Node ID ................................................................................. 8
3. CentraLink ASTM Method ID to LIS Method Name (LIS) ................................................................ 10
4. CentraLink ASTM Method ID to Method Name (LAS) ..................................................................... 11
5. Aptio Layout & Node-Types............................................................................................................... 14
6. Aptio xml Zip Files ............................................................................................................................. 15
7. Aptio Dream Folder ........................................................................................................................... 16
8. Aptio Total Track Pallets ................................................................................................................... 17
9. Aptio Centrifuge Setup Parameters ................................................................................................. 18

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Aptio File Collection Overview
File collection requires data components to be gathered from a variety of sources (logs, xml, csv, ini),
folders, and manual parameters from the Aptio system (Total Pallets and Centrifuge setup).

Before collecting data it is imperative to check all the clocks and synchronize if necessary. If the
server system clocks are not synchronized with the LIS time then the turn-around-times (TAT) may
not be accurate.

Collect only 2-3 days for data. The reason is a considerable length of time is required to process all
the files. It is better to collect a few days of data and make adjustments and collect a second set of
files for subsequent projects.

Mandatory Required Files

Summary of mandatory files and parameters to be submitted for processing:

1. CentraLink Create-Result Export File - This is an export from CentraLink. The MISPL is
attached in a small text file (MISPL Code_Create-Result_Validated v22.txt). Place the MISPL
text file on a USB Flash Drive. Copy all of the code in the text file and paste into the
appropriate input.
a. NOTE: An example of what the exported file contents should look like is attached (1
Example_Export_Create-Result Report.txt) for a reference.
2. CentraLink Export Instrument Code to Node ID - This is an export from CentraLink.
a. NOTE: An example of what the exported file contents should look like is attached (2
Example_Export_InstrumentCodes.csv) for a reference.
3. CentraLink ASTM Method ID to LIS Method Name (LIS) - This is an export from CentraLink.
a. NOTE: An example of what the exported file contents should look like is attached (3
Example_Export_LIS_TestCpdes.csv) for a reference.
4. CentraLink ASTM Method ID to LIS Method Name (LAS) - This is an export from CentraLink.
a. NOTE: An example of what the exported file contents should look like is attached (4
Example_Export_LAS_TestCodes.csv) for a reference.
5. Aptio Layout and Node-Type Files - These files are located in (Layout.csv and Node-Types.csv)
are located in the D:\FlexLab36\Config folder.
a. NOTE: An example of what the exported file contents should look like is attached (5
Example_Layout.csv) for a reference.
6. Aptio xml Zip Files: The zipped Aptio log files are located in the D:\FlexLab36\Log folder.
Copy and paste all the zipped log files for the dates of the project.
a. NOTE: there may be more than one zipped log file for the day. Be sure and get all the
appropriate files.
7. Aptio Dream Folder: All the system ini files are located in the D:\FlexLab36\Config\Dream
folder. Zip the entire Dream folder and send all the ini files.
a. NOTE: when the entire Dream folder is zipped it is a very small file.
8. Aptio Total Track Pallets: The total system pallets are a manual parameter. The Aptio screen
is source for the parameter.
9. Aptio Centrifuge Parameters – The centrifuge setup is also a manual parameter. The Aptio
screen is the source for the configurations.

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 1. CentraLink Create-Result Export
The MISPL to export the Create-Result file has been validated. The version of the MISPL for this
report is version 22 (MISPL Code_Create-Result_Validated v22.txt) and is included in the zip.

Create Report
To create the report, click the Sample Query icon. When selected the Sample Query dialog
will appear. Verify that the Minimal status and Maximal status value are as indicated in the
image (?).

Enter the Collected from and to dates

as desired. Note that:

• From time: 00:00:00

• To time: 23:59:59.
• Click the OK to continue

Click the Select All icon. A

warning dialog will appear
click Yes to continue.

After a period of time a complete list

of all the Sample ID will appear. Verify
that the dates that appear in the dialog header correspond to the date and time entered earlier.

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From the menu bar select the

• Record and
• Report from the displayed list.

The Report dialog will appear. Once the input screen appears
place a check in the box labeled:

“Output to File.”

Locate the box labeled Body. Use the mouse pointer and double click in the text box.

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Click the first row of the dialog to select and then Press the Insert key on the keyboard.

Report Parameters
Complete the report fields as follows:

• Mnemonic: HCS Report

• Description: Report used for the export of Create-Result file.
• Text: Place the MISPL text file (MISPL Code_Create-Result_Validated v22.txt) on a USB drive
and open the text file on the CentraLink server. Copy all of the MISPL and paste into the text
box.
• Click OK: to complete the process.

NOTE: This step only needs to be performed one time. After the report is created simply export the
data for the desired dates.

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Export Data
• Select the HCS Report from the list.

• Verify that the report name appears in the Body text box and that the check box Output to
File is checked.

• Click OK to complete the inputs.

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• The File specification form will appear.

• Change the name of the report to HCS-Report.prn.

• Click OK to continue. The report HCS-Report.prn will be exported to the D:\CentraLink\Tmp
directory.
• Depending on the amount of data selected for export the process can take several minutes
to capture the data.

• When the process screen disappears click the OK. Open Windows Explorer and maneuver to
the D:\CentraLink\Tmp directory. Copy the to the USB drive.

• The file can be opened using WordPad.

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 2. CentraLink Export Instrument Code to Node ID
This procedure exports a small csv file that details the LIS instrument code to Aptio node ID.

Open the CentraLink application and using the menu bar and select:

1. Start
2. System Management
3. Database
4. Export

This will open the Export Dialog box.

Locate the area labeled Tables:

Click one time in the white space to
place the cursor. Enter
InstrumentCode for the table name.

Locate the area labeled Folder: and

note the fully qualified folder path.
CentraLink will export the file to the
folder.

Click the OK button to initiate the file export. The export time should not take very long to complete.

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Once the file export successfully
completes the export summary
dialog will appear.

Open the Windows Explorer and

browse to the folder where the
exported file is located. The
default export location is
(D:\CentraLink\insc.csv).

Copy the file and place it on the

USB Flash Drive.

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 3. CentraLink ASTM Method ID to LIS Method Name (LIS)
This procedure exports a small csv file that details the CentraLink ASTM Method ID to the LIS Method
Name.

Open the CentraLink application and using the menu bar select:

1. Start
2. Configuration
3. Coding System

The Coding systems list will appear. Right mouse-

click on the item LIS and select Related from the
popup window.

Click Test Codes and then Select All icon.

When the Warning popup appears click Yes to continue.

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 4. CentraLink ASTM Method ID to Method Name (LAS)
This procedure exports a small csv file that details the CentraLink ASTM Method ID to the LAS
Method Name.

• Use the CentraLink menu bar and Start > Configuration > Coding systems.

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• Right mouse click on the LAS > Related > Test Codes

• Click on Select All icon.

• A warning dialog will appear, click Yes to continue.

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• From the menu bar select Record > Export

• Click OK to continue.

• Note the folder location the exported file is stored.

• Open Windows Explorer and browse to the D:\CentraLink folder.
• Rename the file from tstc.csv to LAS_tstc.csv and copy and paste the file to the USB drive.

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 5. Aptio Layout & Node-Types
These files are located on the Aptio computer.

• Open the Windows Explorer and maneuver to the D:\FlexLAB36\Config directory.

• Locate the Layout.csv and Node-Types.csv files.

• Copy and Paste the files on the USB drive.

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 6. Aptio xml Zip Files
These are the Aptio xml export files. They vary in size and multiple zip files may be required for each
day.

• Open Windows Explorer and maneuver to the D:\FlexLab36\Log folder.

• Copy and paste all the required zip file to the USB drive.

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 7. Aptio Dream Folder
All the system ini files are located in the Dream folder.

• Copy the entire Dream folder from the Aptio (D:\FlexLab36\Config\Dream folder) and send
the entire contents.

• When the folder is zipped it is very small in size.

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 8. Aptio Total Track Pallets
Use the Aptio screen to record the total track pallet count.

• Select COUNTERS > Track Stat

• Record the number of carriers.

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 9. Aptio Centrifuge Setup Parameters
Retrieve the centrifuge setup parameters. If more than one centrifuge is attached to the system
record the following parameters for each centrifuge. Omit if no centrifuges are on the system.

• Use the Aptio screen and select Centrifuge > Settings.

• Click OK to continue.

• Record the Batch Size (4-80).

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• Scroll down and record the Run Time.

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