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ISBT-128 Barcode Overview
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The ISBT 128 barcode symbology is an international standard based on the Code 128 Barcode for the transfer of information associated with blood transfusion, cellular therapy and tissue transplantation. ISBT 128 is not in the public domain; therefore, implementation requires registration with ICCBBA including payment of annual fees. The ICCBBA publishes the ISBT-128 specification, which should be referred to in all ISBT128 projects. The purpose of this Webpage is not to provide information about this standard, but to describe how to use ISBT in IDAutomation’s products.
Implementing ISBT 128 Barcodes
ISBT 128 barcodes begin with an equal ‘=’ or ampersand ‘&’ character, which is referred to as the first of two characters that make up the data identifier. If the second character of the data identifier is a non alpha-numeric character of 1-9, A-N or P-Z, the symbol type is a Donation Identification Number and the second data identifier character is also the first character of the data content. When using IDAutomation barcode products, data identifiers should be static data (or a constant) that is appended to the dynamic data before encoding. Encoding should be done in the Code 128 barcode type with the default “auto” character set enabled, which is the default on all IDAutomation products.
A keyboard entry check character referred to as [K] is sometimes required at the end of ISBT-128 barcodes to verify correct manual entry. This character appears only in the eye-readable text (aka: human readable text) and is not encoded in the barcode itself. K is calculated according to the ISO/IEC 7064 modulo 37-2 checksum method.
Flag characters are required for some ISBT barcode symbols. When used, flag characters are encoded in the barcode and are included in the eye-readable text. However, flag characters are not part of the product identification itself. When required in the symbol and not used, the value of the flags should be 00.
ISBT 128 Barcode Tutorial for Crystal Reports
The following tutorial demonstrates the implementation of a donation number of W0000 07 123456 in Crystal Reports with the IDAutomation Universal Barcode Font Advantage™, which produces Code 128 and many other barcode types from a single font. This tutorial may also be used as a guide for other types of label and reporting software programs.
- Install the Universal Barcode Font Advantage™.
- Open a report in design mode with Crystal Reports.
- Follow the Barcode Implementation Tutorial for Crystal Reports, with the following considerations:
- Modify the source of the data to be encoded in Step 10 so that static data, such as the “=” character, is separated from dynamic data that is retrieved from a database. For example, the following formula encodes “=”, the donor number from a database and two flag characters:
IDAutomation_Uni_C128(“=” & {Table1.DonorNumberField} & “01”, FALSE ) - Open field explorer and create three separate fields for the text interpretation mentioned in step 12, named ISBT Flag, ISBT ID and ISBT K.
- Modify the ISBT ID formula to connect to the data source of the Donor Number Field.
- Place the ISBT Flag formula on the form with the needed data (in this case “01” is used) and choose to rotate the field by 270 degrees with the format field option.
- Modify the ISBT K formula to include the K check character:
- Change the formula syntax from Crystal Syntax to Basic Syntax.
- Open and paste the following formula into the formula editor, where DataString is equal to the data being evaluated for the check digit:
- Place a border around this field with the format field option.
- Place the fields on the form and size appropriately in preview mode.
- If problems are encountered in this tutorial, it is suggested to download the Crystal Report example.
- Modify the source of the data to be encoded in Step 10 so that static data, such as the “=” character, is separated from dynamic data that is retrieved from a database. For example, the following formula encodes “=”, the donor number from a database and two flag characters:
ISO 7064 MOD 37-2 Algorithm
The following source code is a ISO7064 MOD 37-2 VB function used to calculate a checksum character with an algorithm that is commonly used in ISBT-128 barcodes as the K check character for manual keyboard entry. The source code may be easily used in Visual Basic applications including VBA, VB6, VB.NET and Microsoft Access to display the check character K. The source code is free to use with a license to any of IDAutomation’s products. If assistance is needed, please contact IDAutomation.
Many years of PULSE experience has ensured Savant are experts with linear and 2D matrix barcodes, ISBT 128 standard labelling and developing software for barcode scanning and labelling equipment.
Savant develop ISBT 128 standard compliant software
As Savant have been an ICCBBA licensed vendor of ISBT 128 standards compliant software for many years, you are assured of a robust product that fulfils your barcoding needs – and meets regulatory requirements.
The barcode and labelling software we develop is used extensively by UK blood transfusion services, and within our own software products; for example the Li-LAC human milk bank system, and the LabelCyte human tissue product labelling solution.
Savant software controls Zebra devices
As a result of a long-term re-seller partnership with Zebra, Savant’s status as a Zebra ISV (Independent Software Vendor) enables us to provide you with software verified as compatible with Zebra devices.
Zebra devices running Savant software can include:
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- Bluetooth label printers
- Clinical-grade hand-held devices (that can be disinfected)
- Ruggedised mobile computers
- High-speed barcode scanners
- Portable wristband printers