The following link is designed to give users a generic url (without the schema version) that users can include as the schema in their xml. This would allow you to be sure that you are always validating against this latest posted schema without having to download a new copy and update your xml each time a new version is created. If you prefer to have a local copy of the current schema, you can follow the instructions below for downloading a copy. Previous versions are also available below.
Current Base Schema (V2.1):https://vtsl.vetmed.vt.edu/vs/Documents/NAHLNMessageSchemas/NAHLNResultBase.xsd
(To Save a copy locally: In Chrome or Edge, right-click and select Save Link As.. In Safari, Control+Click and select Download Linked File)
Please note that for messaging, file name must include the version number, but without the file extension. See sample text below.
<MSH.21>
<EI.1>NAHLNResultBaseV2.1</EI.1>
<EI.3>2.16.840.1.113883.3.5.9</EI.3>
<EI.4>ISO</EI.4>
</MSH.21>
Base Schema Version 2.0
Base Schema Version 1.9.5
Base Schema Version 1.9.4
An xsl transformation file is provided here to give users an easy way to render your xml result messages into a human-readable format. Copy/paste the following into your XML message on Line 2, immediately following the "". Download and put the .xsl file in the same folder with your XML document. You should then be able to point your web browser or favorite XML program at the XML file and view it in a more human-readable format. Please post any comments or suggestions regarding the Transformation on the NAHLN documents forum.
<?xml-stylesheet type='text/xsl' href='NAHLNResultHTML.xsl'?>
To download a copy of the transform and save it locally, right click on the following link and save the file to your disk.
https://vtsl.vetmed.vt.edu/vs/Documents/NAHLNMessageTransforms/NAHLNResultHTML.xsl
The NAHLN Electronic Messaging Guide, NVSL-WI-1781, contains requirements and guidance for electronically messaging test results. It is a controlled document and available through your lab's quality management system.
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