Cancer Pathology Data Sharing
2.0.0 - STU 2

Cancer Pathology Data Sharing, published by HL7 International / Orders and Observations. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 2.0.0 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/HL7/cancer-reporting/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

## Resource Profile: US Pathology Specimen

Official URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/cancer-reporting/StructureDefinition/us-pathology-specimen | Version: 2.0.0
Standards status: Trial-use | Maturity Level: 2 | Computable Name: USPathologySpecimen

This Specimen profile defines a pathology specimen that is the focus of an eCP report.

Usages:

- Use this Profile: US Pathology Bundle
- Refer to this Profile: US Pathology Diagnostic Report and US Pathology Service Request
- Examples for this Profile: Specimen/specimen-breast

You can also check for usages in the FHIR IG Statistics

### Formal Views of Profile Content

Description of Profiles, Differentials, Snapshots and how the different presentations work.

- Differential Table
- Key Elements Table
- Snapshot Table
- Statistics/References
- All

This structure is derived from USCoreSpecimenProfile

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Specimen |  |  | USCoreSpecimenProfile |
identifier |  | 1..* | Identifier | External Identifier
accessionIdentifier |  | 1..1 | Identifier | Identifier assigned by the lab
status | S | 0..1 | code | available | unavailable | unsatisfactory | entered-in-error
receivedTime | S | 0..1 | dateTime | The time when specimen was received for processing
parent | S | 0..* | Reference(Specimen) | Specimen from which this specimen originated
collection | S | 0..1 | BackboneElement | Collection details
collector | S | 0..1 | Reference(US Pathology Related Practitioner Role) | Who collected the specimen
collected[x] | S | 1..1 | dateTime | Collection time
method | S | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Technique used to perform collection
bodySite | S | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Anatomical collection site
container | S | 1..* | BackboneElement | Direct container of specimen (tube/slide, etc.)
identifier |  | 1..* | Identifier | Id for the container
note | S | 0..* | Annotation | Comments
Documentation for this format

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Specimen |  | 0..* | USCoreSpecimenProfile | Sample for analysis
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created
modifierExtension | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier | Σ | 1..* | Identifier | External Identifier
accessionIdentifier | Σ | 1..1 | Identifier | Identifier assigned by the lab
status | ?!S Σ | 0..1 | code | available | unavailable | unsatisfactory | entered-in-error Binding: SpecimenStatus (required): Codes providing the status/availability of a specimen.
type | S Σ | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | (USCDI) Kind of material that forms the specimen Binding: Specimen type (extensible)
subject | S Σ | 0..1 | Reference(US Core Patient Profile) | (USCDI) The patient where the specimen came from.
receivedTime | S Σ | 0..1 | dateTime | The time when specimen was received for processing
parent | S | 0..* | Reference(Specimen) | Specimen from which this specimen originated
collection | S | 0..1 | BackboneElement | Collection details
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
collector | S Σ | 0..1 | Reference(US Pathology Related Practitioner Role) | Who collected the specimen
collected[x] | S Σ | 1..1 | dateTime | Collection time
method | S | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Technique used to perform collection Binding: FHIRSpecimenCollectionMethod (example): The technique that is used to perform the procedure.
bodySite | S | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Anatomical collection site Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.
container | S | 1..* | BackboneElement | Direct container of specimen (tube/slide, etc.)
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
identifier | Σ | 1..* | Identifier | Id for the container
note | S | 0..* | Annotation | Comments
Documentation for this format

#### Terminology Bindings

Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source
Specimen.status | Base | required | SpecimenStatus | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Specimen.type | Base | extensible | Specimen type | 📦20221102 | VSAC v0.11
Specimen.collection.​method | Base | example | FHIR Specimen Collection Method | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Specimen.collection.​bodySite | Base | example | SNOMED CT Body Structures | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std.

#### Constraints

Id | Grade | Path(s) | Description | Expression
dom-2 | error | Specimen | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources | `contained.contained.empty()`
dom-3 | error | Specimen | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource | `contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()`
dom-4 | error | Specimen | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated | `contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()`
dom-5 | error | Specimen | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label | `contained.meta.security.empty()`
dom-6 | best practice | Specimen | A resource should have narrative for robust management | `text.`div`.exists()`
ele-1 | error | **ALL** elements | All FHIR elements must have a @value or children | `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`
ext-1 | error | **ALL** extensions | Must have either extensions or value[x], not both | `extension.exists() != value.exists()`

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Specimen |  | 0..* | USCoreSpecimenProfile | Sample for analysis
id | Σ | 0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact
meta | Σ | 0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created
language |  | 0..1 | code | Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional Bindings | Purpose
AllLanguages | Max Binding
text |  | 0..1 | Narrative | Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
contained |  | 0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier | Σ | 1..* | Identifier | External Identifier
accessionIdentifier | Σ | 1..1 | Identifier | Identifier assigned by the lab
status | ?!S Σ | 0..1 | code | available | unavailable | unsatisfactory | entered-in-error Binding: SpecimenStatus (required): Codes providing the status/availability of a specimen.
type | S Σ | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | (USCDI) Kind of material that forms the specimen Binding: Specimen type (extensible)
subject | S Σ | 0..1 | Reference(US Core Patient Profile) | (USCDI) The patient where the specimen came from.
receivedTime | S Σ | 0..1 | dateTime | The time when specimen was received for processing
parent | S | 0..* | Reference(Specimen) | Specimen from which this specimen originated
request |  | 0..* | Reference(ServiceRequest) | Why the specimen was collected
collection | S | 0..1 | BackboneElement | Collection details
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
collector | S Σ | 0..1 | Reference(US Pathology Related Practitioner Role) | Who collected the specimen
collected[x] | S Σ | 1..1 | dateTime | Collection time
duration | Σ | 0..1 | Duration | How long it took to collect specimen
quantity |  | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity | The quantity of specimen collected
method | S | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Technique used to perform collection Binding: FHIRSpecimenCollectionMethod (example): The technique that is used to perform the procedure.
bodySite | S | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Anatomical collection site Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.
fastingStatus[x] | Σ | 0..1 |  | Whether or how long patient abstained from food and/or drink Binding: hl7VS-relevantClincialInformation (extensible): Codes describing the fasting status of the patient.
fastingStatusCodeableConcept |  |  | CodeableConcept |
fastingStatusDuration |  |  | Duration |
processing |  | 0..* | BackboneElement | Processing and processing step details
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
description |  | 0..1 | string | Textual description of procedure
procedure |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Indicates the treatment step applied to the specimen Binding: SpecimenProcessingProcedure (example): Type indicating the technique used to process the specimen.
additive |  | 0..* | Reference(Substance) | Material used in the processing step
time[x] |  | 0..1 |  | Date and time of specimen processing
timeDateTime |  |  | dateTime |
timePeriod |  |  | Period |
container | S | 1..* | BackboneElement | Direct container of specimen (tube/slide, etc.)
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
identifier | Σ | 1..* | Identifier | Id for the container
description |  | 0..1 | string | Textual description of the container
type |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Kind of container directly associated with specimen Binding: SpecimenContainerType (example): Type of specimen container.
capacity |  | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity | Container volume or size
specimenQuantity |  | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity | Quantity of specimen within container
additive[x] |  | 0..1 |  | Additive associated with container Binding: hl7VS-additivePreservative (example): Substance added to specimen container.
additiveCodeableConcept |  |  | CodeableConcept |
additiveReference |  |  | Reference(Substance) |
condition | Σ | 0..* | CodeableConcept | State of the specimen Binding: hl7VS-specimenCondition (extensible): Codes describing the state of the specimen.
note | S | 0..* | Annotation | Comments
Documentation for this format

#### Terminology Bindings

Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source
Specimen.language | Base | preferred | Common Languages | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Specimen.status | Base | required | SpecimenStatus | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Specimen.type | Base | extensible | Specimen type | 📦20221102 | VSAC v0.11
Specimen.collection.​method | Base | example | FHIR Specimen Collection Method | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Specimen.collection.​bodySite | Base | example | SNOMED CT Body Structures | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Specimen.collection.​fastingStatus[x] | Base | extensible | hl7VS-relevantClincialInformation | 📦2.0.0 | THO v6.5
Specimen.processing.​procedure | Base | example | Specimen processing procedure | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Specimen.container.type | Base | example | Specimen Container Type | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Specimen.container.additive[x] | Base | example | hl7VS-additivePreservative | 📦2.0.0 | THO v6.5
Specimen.condition | Base | extensible | hl7VS-specimenCondition | 📦2.0.0 | THO v6.5

#### Constraints

Id | Grade | Path(s) | Description | Expression
dom-2 | error | Specimen | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources | `contained.contained.empty()`
dom-3 | error | Specimen | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource | `contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()`
dom-4 | error | Specimen | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated | `contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()`
dom-5 | error | Specimen | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label | `contained.meta.security.empty()`
dom-6 | best practice | Specimen | A resource should have narrative for robust management | `text.`div`.exists()`
ele-1 | error | **ALL** elements | All FHIR elements must have a @value or children | `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`
ext-1 | error | **ALL** extensions | Must have either extensions or value[x], not both | `extension.exists() != value.exists()`

This structure is derived from USCoreSpecimenProfile

Summary

Mandatory: 4 elements(2 nested mandatory elements)
Must-Support: 10 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

- US Pathology Related Practitioner Role (http://hl7.org/fhir/us/cancer-reporting/StructureDefinition/us-pathology-related-practitioner-role)

Maturity: 2

Differential View

This structure is derived from USCoreSpecimenProfile

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Specimen |  |  | USCoreSpecimenProfile |
identifier |  | 1..* | Identifier | External Identifier
accessionIdentifier |  | 1..1 | Identifier | Identifier assigned by the lab
status | S | 0..1 | code | available | unavailable | unsatisfactory | entered-in-error
receivedTime | S | 0..1 | dateTime | The time when specimen was received for processing
parent | S | 0..* | Reference(Specimen) | Specimen from which this specimen originated
collection | S | 0..1 | BackboneElement | Collection details
collector | S | 0..1 | Reference(US Pathology Related Practitioner Role) | Who collected the specimen
collected[x] | S | 1..1 | dateTime | Collection time
method | S | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Technique used to perform collection
bodySite | S | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Anatomical collection site
container | S | 1..* | BackboneElement | Direct container of specimen (tube/slide, etc.)
identifier |  | 1..* | Identifier | Id for the container
note | S | 0..* | Annotation | Comments
Documentation for this format

Key Elements View

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Specimen |  | 0..* | USCoreSpecimenProfile | Sample for analysis
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created
modifierExtension | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier | Σ | 1..* | Identifier | External Identifier
accessionIdentifier | Σ | 1..1 | Identifier | Identifier assigned by the lab
status | ?!S Σ | 0..1 | code | available | unavailable | unsatisfactory | entered-in-error Binding: SpecimenStatus (required): Codes providing the status/availability of a specimen.
type | S Σ | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | (USCDI) Kind of material that forms the specimen Binding: Specimen type (extensible)
subject | S Σ | 0..1 | Reference(US Core Patient Profile) | (USCDI) The patient where the specimen came from.
receivedTime | S Σ | 0..1 | dateTime | The time when specimen was received for processing
parent | S | 0..* | Reference(Specimen) | Specimen from which this specimen originated
collection | S | 0..1 | BackboneElement | Collection details
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
collector | S Σ | 0..1 | Reference(US Pathology Related Practitioner Role) | Who collected the specimen
collected[x] | S Σ | 1..1 | dateTime | Collection time
method | S | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Technique used to perform collection Binding: FHIRSpecimenCollectionMethod (example): The technique that is used to perform the procedure.
bodySite | S | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Anatomical collection site Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.
container | S | 1..* | BackboneElement | Direct container of specimen (tube/slide, etc.)
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
identifier | Σ | 1..* | Identifier | Id for the container
note | S | 0..* | Annotation | Comments
Documentation for this format

#### Terminology Bindings

Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source
Specimen.status | Base | required | SpecimenStatus | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Specimen.type | Base | extensible | Specimen type | 📦20221102 | VSAC v0.11
Specimen.collection.​method | Base | example | FHIR Specimen Collection Method | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Specimen.collection.​bodySite | Base | example | SNOMED CT Body Structures | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std.

#### Constraints

Id | Grade | Path(s) | Description | Expression
dom-2 | error | Specimen | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources | `contained.contained.empty()`
dom-3 | error | Specimen | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource | `contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()`
dom-4 | error | Specimen | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated | `contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()`
dom-5 | error | Specimen | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label | `contained.meta.security.empty()`
dom-6 | best practice | Specimen | A resource should have narrative for robust management | `text.`div`.exists()`
ele-1 | error | **ALL** elements | All FHIR elements must have a @value or children | `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`
ext-1 | error | **ALL** extensions | Must have either extensions or value[x], not both | `extension.exists() != value.exists()`

Snapshot View

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Specimen |  | 0..* | USCoreSpecimenProfile | Sample for analysis
id | Σ | 0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact
meta | Σ | 0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created
language |  | 0..1 | code | Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional Bindings | Purpose
AllLanguages | Max Binding
text |  | 0..1 | Narrative | Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
contained |  | 0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier | Σ | 1..* | Identifier | External Identifier
accessionIdentifier | Σ | 1..1 | Identifier | Identifier assigned by the lab
status | ?!S Σ | 0..1 | code | available | unavailable | unsatisfactory | entered-in-error Binding: SpecimenStatus (required): Codes providing the status/availability of a specimen.
type | S Σ | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | (USCDI) Kind of material that forms the specimen Binding: Specimen type (extensible)
subject | S Σ | 0..1 | Reference(US Core Patient Profile) | (USCDI) The patient where the specimen came from.
receivedTime | S Σ | 0..1 | dateTime | The time when specimen was received for processing
parent | S | 0..* | Reference(Specimen) | Specimen from which this specimen originated
request |  | 0..* | Reference(ServiceRequest) | Why the specimen was collected
collection | S | 0..1 | BackboneElement | Collection details
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
collector | S Σ | 0..1 | Reference(US Pathology Related Practitioner Role) | Who collected the specimen
collected[x] | S Σ | 1..1 | dateTime | Collection time
duration | Σ | 0..1 | Duration | How long it took to collect specimen
quantity |  | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity | The quantity of specimen collected
method | S | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Technique used to perform collection Binding: FHIRSpecimenCollectionMethod (example): The technique that is used to perform the procedure.
bodySite | S | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Anatomical collection site Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.
fastingStatus[x] | Σ | 0..1 |  | Whether or how long patient abstained from food and/or drink Binding: hl7VS-relevantClincialInformation (extensible): Codes describing the fasting status of the patient.
fastingStatusCodeableConcept |  |  | CodeableConcept |
fastingStatusDuration |  |  | Duration |
processing |  | 0..* | BackboneElement | Processing and processing step details
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
description |  | 0..1 | string | Textual description of procedure
procedure |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Indicates the treatment step applied to the specimen Binding: SpecimenProcessingProcedure (example): Type indicating the technique used to process the specimen.
additive |  | 0..* | Reference(Substance) | Material used in the processing step
time[x] |  | 0..1 |  | Date and time of specimen processing
timeDateTime |  |  | dateTime |
timePeriod |  |  | Period |
container | S | 1..* | BackboneElement | Direct container of specimen (tube/slide, etc.)
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
identifier | Σ | 1..* | Identifier | Id for the container
description |  | 0..1 | string | Textual description of the container
type |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Kind of container directly associated with specimen Binding: SpecimenContainerType (example): Type of specimen container.
capacity |  | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity | Container volume or size
specimenQuantity |  | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity | Quantity of specimen within container
additive[x] |  | 0..1 |  | Additive associated with container Binding: hl7VS-additivePreservative (example): Substance added to specimen container.
additiveCodeableConcept |  |  | CodeableConcept |
additiveReference |  |  | Reference(Substance) |
condition | Σ | 0..* | CodeableConcept | State of the specimen Binding: hl7VS-specimenCondition (extensible): Codes describing the state of the specimen.
note | S | 0..* | Annotation | Comments
Documentation for this format

#### Terminology Bindings

Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source
Specimen.language | Base | preferred | Common Languages | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Specimen.status | Base | required | SpecimenStatus | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Specimen.type | Base | extensible | Specimen type | 📦20221102 | VSAC v0.11
Specimen.collection.​method | Base | example | FHIR Specimen Collection Method | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Specimen.collection.​bodySite | Base | example | SNOMED CT Body Structures | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Specimen.collection.​fastingStatus[x] | Base | extensible | hl7VS-relevantClincialInformation | 📦2.0.0 | THO v6.5
Specimen.processing.​procedure | Base | example | Specimen processing procedure | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Specimen.container.type | Base | example | Specimen Container Type | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Specimen.container.additive[x] | Base | example | hl7VS-additivePreservative | 📦2.0.0 | THO v6.5
Specimen.condition | Base | extensible | hl7VS-specimenCondition | 📦2.0.0 | THO v6.5

#### Constraints

Id | Grade | Path(s) | Description | Expression
dom-2 | error | Specimen | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources | `contained.contained.empty()`
dom-3 | error | Specimen | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource | `contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()`
dom-4 | error | Specimen | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated | `contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()`
dom-5 | error | Specimen | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label | `contained.meta.security.empty()`
dom-6 | best practice | Specimen | A resource should have narrative for robust management | `text.`div`.exists()`
ele-1 | error | **ALL** elements | All FHIR elements must have a @value or children | `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`
ext-1 | error | **ALL** extensions | Must have either extensions or value[x], not both | `extension.exists() != value.exists()`

This structure is derived from USCoreSpecimenProfile

Summary

Mandatory: 4 elements(2 nested mandatory elements)
Must-Support: 10 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

- US Pathology Related Practitioner Role (http://hl7.org/fhir/us/cancer-reporting/StructureDefinition/us-pathology-related-practitioner-role)

Maturity: 2

Other representations of profile: CSV, Excel, Schematron