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ISBT128 LABELING STANDARD FAQs

Why implement ISBT 128 bar coding since HL7 is the data transfer method used by most computers?

The two systems are complementary and designed to work together. HL7 is an electronic data interchange (EDI) (communication) protocol. It does not provide a system for electronically coding information on products. ISBT 128 is recognized within HL7. The systems are therefore compatible.