TEST REQUEST [35=1]
The Test Request message forces a Heartbeat response to verify session connectivity.
Message Specification
Message Direction: Bidirectional
| Tag | Field Name | Type | Req'd | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Message Header | Y | MsgType = 1 | ||
| 112 | TestReqID | String | Y | Unique identifier for this test request |
| Message Trailer | Y |
Sample Messages
Test Request:
8=FIX.4.2|9=80|35=1|49=T4Example|56=T4|50=TraderName|52=20120905-18:09:12.103| 112=treqid.09.05.2012-13.09.12|10=123|
Required Heartbeat Response:
8=FIX.4.2|9=80|35=0|49=T4|56=T4Example|50=T4FIX|52=20120905-18:09:12.119| 112=treqid.09.05.2012-13.09.12|10=234|
Notes
- Response must be Heartbeat with matching TestReqID
- Can be sent anytime to verify connectivity
- Checks sequence number synchronization
- Failure to respond triggers Logout