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.hl7

HL7 v2 ADT Message

A sample HL7 v2.x ADT (Admit/Discharge/Transfer) message for testing hospital information system integrations.

.hl7

HL7 v2 ADT Message

medical file · 2 KB

A sample HL7 v2.x ADT (Admit/Discharge/Transfer) message for testing hospital information system integrations.

Format
HL7
Size
2 KB
MIME
application/hl7-v2
Bytes
2,048
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File Details

File Name
HL7 v2 ADT Message.hl7
Format
HL7
File Size
2 KB
MIME Type
application/hl7-v2
License
Free for testing

About HL7 Files

The HL7 format is commonly used in the medical & health category. HL7 files are supported by a wide range of applications and tools. This sample file is a valid, well-formed example with proper headers and metadata, designed for testing file upload/download functionality, validating parsers and converters, automated testing, and learning about the HL7 file format structure. All files on File Examples are free to download without registration.

Common Use Cases for .hl7 Files

  • Testing file upload and download functionality in web and mobile applications
  • Validating HL7 parsers, converters, and rendering engines
  • Automated testing in CI/CD pipelines
  • Prototyping applications that process medical & health files
  • Learning about the HL7 file format structure and metadata

How to Open HL7 Files

HL7 files can be opened with applications that support the HL7 format. Check your operating system's default app settings or try a universal file viewer. Most text-based formats can also be opened with any code editor like VS Code.

Developer Notes

MIME Typeapplication/hl7-v2File Size2 KBExtension.hl7CategoryMedical & Health

This file is well-formed with valid headers and metadata, making it safe for automated testing and CI/CD pipelines. You can fetch this file directly in your tests using the URL https://fileexamples.com/api/download?file=sample_message.hl7&type=application/hl7-v2. Works with curl, wget, fetch(), axios, and any HTTP client. Set the Content-Type header to application/hl7-v2 when serving HL7 files in your application.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this sample HL7 file used for?

This sample HL7 file is designed for testing file upload forms, validating HL7 parsers, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and prototyping applications that handle medical & health files.

Can I use this file for upload testing?

Yes. This 2 KB HL7 file is well-formed with valid headers and metadata, making it suitable for testing file upload endpoints, size limit validation, and MIME type detection (application/hl7-v2).

Is this example file safe to download?

Yes. All sample files on File Examples are created in-house, contain no malware or tracking, and are free to download without registration. They are safe for development and testing use.

What software can open this HL7 file?

HL7 files can be opened with applications that support the HL7 format. Check your operating system's default app settings or try a universal file viewer. Most text-based formats can also be opened with any code editor like VS Code.