International Patient Summary Implementation Guide
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International Patient Summary Implementation Guide, published by HL7 International / Patient Care. 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/fhir-ips/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: ObservationResultsRadiologyUvIps - Detailed Descriptions

Page standards status: Trial-use Maturity Level: 2

Definitions for the Observation-results-radiology-uv-ips resource profile.

Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here

0. Observation
InvariantshasMemberOrComponent: component and hasMember are mutually exclusive (hasMember.empty() or component.empty())
2. Observation.partOf
TypeReference(Imaging Study (IPS))
4. Observation.status
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from Results Status Codes - IPS
(required to http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-status-uv-ips)
LabelObservation 'complete' status codes
6. Observation.category
Definition

A code that classifies the general type of observation being made. In this profile, fixed to "imaging".

Control1..?
TypeCodeableConcept(Codeable Concept (IPS))
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Observation.category. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • pattern @ $this
  • 8. Observation.category:radiology
    Slice Nameradiology
    Control1..1
    Must Supporttrue
    Pattern Value{
      "coding" : [{
        "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category",
        "code" : "imaging"
      }]
    }
    10. Observation.code
    Definition

    Describes what was observed. Sometimes this is called the observation "name". In this profile the code of the containing observation (the organizer result in the CDA implementation) may correspond to the procedure code (e.g. Chest X-Ray).

    BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from Results Radiology Observation - IPS
    (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-radiology-observations-uv-ips)
    TypeCodeableConcept(Codeable Concept (IPS))
    Must Supporttrue
    LabelDiagnostic Procedure Code
    12. Observation.subject
    Definition

    The patient, or group of patients, location, or device whose characteristics (direct or indirect) are described by the observation and into whose record the observation is placed. Comments: Indirect characteristics may be those of a specimen, fetus, donor, other observer (for example a relative or EMT), or any observation made about the subject.

    In this profile is constrained to the patient

    Control1..?
    TypeReference(Patient (IPS))
    Must Supporttrue
    14. Observation.subject.reference
    Control1..?
    Must Supporttrue
    16. Observation.effective[x]
    Control1..?
    TypeChoice of: dateTime, Period, Timing, instant
    [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Must Supporttrue
    Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
    Invariantsips-1: Datetime must be at least to day. ($this.ofType(dateTime).empty() or ($this as dateTime).toString().length() >= 8)
    18. Observation.effective[x].extension:data-absent-reason
    Slice Namedata-absent-reason
    Definition

    Provides a reason why the effectiveTime is missing.

    Shorteffective[x] absence reason
    Control0..1
    TypeExtension(Data Absent Reason) (Extension Type: code)
    Must Supporttrue
    20. Observation.performer
    Control1..?
    TypeReference(Practitioner (IPS), PractitionerRole (IPS), Organization (IPS), CareTeam, Patient (IPS), RelatedPerson)
    Must Supporttrue
    Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
    22. Observation.value[x]
    [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Observation.value[x]. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
    • type @ $this
    • 24. Observation.value[x]:valueString
      Slice NamevalueString
      Control0..1
      Typestring
      [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Must Supporttrue
      LabelOverall Conclusion
      26. Observation.bodySite
      TypeCodeableConcept(Codeable Concept (IPS))
      Labelbody site
      28. Observation.device
      TypeReference(Device - performer, observer)
      30. Observation.hasMember
      TypeReference(Observation Results: radiology (IPS))
      32. Observation.component
      Must Supporttrue
      Requirements

      Required if not(exists(Observation.valueString))

      SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Observation.component. The slices areUnordered and Closed, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
      • type @ value
      • 34. Observation.component:observationText
        Slice NameobservationText
        ShortObservation Text
        Control0..*
        36. Observation.component:observationText.code
        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Results Radiology Textual Observation - IPS
        (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-radiology-txtobs-uv-ips)
        TypeCodeableConcept(Codeable Concept (IPS))
        38. Observation.component:observationText.value[x]
        Control1..?
        Typestring
        [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        40. Observation.component:observationCode
        Slice NameobservationCode
        ShortObservation Code
        Control0..*
        42. Observation.component:observationCode.code
        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Results Radiology Observation - IPS
        (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-radiology-observations-uv-ips)
        TypeCodeableConcept(Codeable Concept (IPS))
        44. Observation.component:observationCode.value[x]
        Control1..?
        TypeCodeableConcept(Codeable Concept (IPS))
        [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
        46. Observation.component:numericQuantityMeasurement
        Slice NamenumericQuantityMeasurement
        ShortObservation Measurement, including linear, area and volume quantity measurements
        Control0..*
        48. Observation.component:numericQuantityMeasurement.code
        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Results Radiology Measurement Observation - IPS
        (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-radiology-numobs-uv-ips)

        Codes identifying numeric measurements

        TypeCodeableConcept(Codeable Concept (IPS))
        50. Observation.component:numericQuantityMeasurement.value[x]
        Control1..?
        TypeQuantity(Quantity (IPS))
        [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
        52. Observation.component:numericRangeMeasurement
        Slice NamenumericRangeMeasurement
        ShortObservation Measurement, including linear, area and volume range measurements
        Control0..*
        54. Observation.component:numericRangeMeasurement.code
        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Results Radiology Measurement Observation - IPS
        (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-radiology-numobs-uv-ips)

        Codes identifying numeric measurements

        TypeCodeableConcept(Codeable Concept (IPS))
        56. Observation.component:numericRangeMeasurement.value[x]
        Control1..?
        TypeRange(Range (IPS))
        [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
        58. Observation.component:numericRatioMeasurement
        Slice NamenumericRatioMeasurement
        ShortObservation Measurement, including linear, area and volume ratio measurements
        Control0..*
        60. Observation.component:numericRatioMeasurement.code
        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Results Radiology Measurement Observation - IPS
        (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-radiology-numobs-uv-ips)

        Codes identifying numeric measurements

        TypeCodeableConcept(Codeable Concept (IPS))
        62. Observation.component:numericRatioMeasurement.value[x]
        Control1..?
        TypeRatio(Ratio (IPS))
        [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
        64. Observation.component:numericSampledDataMeasurement
        Slice NamenumericSampledDataMeasurement
        ShortObservation Measurement, including linear, area and volume sampled data measurements
        Control0..*
        66. Observation.component:numericSampledDataMeasurement.code
        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Results Radiology Measurement Observation - IPS
        (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-radiology-numobs-uv-ips)

        Codes identifying numeric measurements

        TypeCodeableConcept(Codeable Concept (IPS))
        68. Observation.component:numericSampledDataMeasurement.value[x]
        Control1..?
        TypeSampledData
        [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]

        Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here

        0. Observation
        Definition

        Measurements and simple assertions made about a patient, device or other subject.

        ShortMeasurements and simple assertions
        Comments

        Used for simple observations such as device measurements, laboratory atomic results, vital signs, height, weight, smoking status, comments, etc. Other resources are used to provide context for observations such as laboratory reports, etc.

        Control0..*
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summaryfalse
        Alternate NamesVital Signs, Measurement, Results, Tests
        Invariantsdom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
        dom-3: 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: 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: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
        dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
        obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present (dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty())
        obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present (value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty())
        hasMemberOrComponent: component and hasMember are mutually exclusive (hasMember.empty() or component.empty())
        obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present (dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty())
        obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present (value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty())
        2. Observation.implicitRules
        Definition

        A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.

        ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
        Comments

        Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.

        Control0..1
        Typeuri
        Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies it's meaning or interpretation
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        4. Observation.modifierExtension
        Definition

        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

        Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

        ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored
        Comments

        There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

        Control0..*
        TypeExtension
        Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
        Summaryfalse
        Requirements

        Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

        Alternate Namesextensions, user content
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
        6. Observation.partOf
        Definition

        A larger event of which this particular Observation is a component or step. For example, an observation as part of a procedure.

        ShortPart of referenced event
        Comments

        To link an Observation to an Encounter use encounter. See the Notes below for guidance on referencing another Observation.

        Control0..*
        TypeReference(Imaging Study (IPS), MedicationAdministration, MedicationDispense, MedicationStatement, Procedure, Immunization, ImagingStudy)
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summarytrue
        Alternate NamesContainer
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        8. Observation.status
        Definition

        The status of the result value.

        Shortregistered | preliminary | final | amended +
        Comments

        This element is labeled as a modifier because the status contains codes that mark the resource as not currently valid.

        Control1..1
        BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from Results Status Codes - IPShttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1
        (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-status-uv-ips)
        Typecode
        Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because it is a status element that contains status entered-in-error which means that the resource should not be treated as valid
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Need to track the status of individual results. Some results are finalized before the whole report is finalized.

        LabelObservation 'complete' status codes
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        10. Observation.category
        Definition

        A code that classifies the general type of observation being made. In this profile, fixed to "imaging".


        A code that classifies the general type of observation being made.

        ShortClassification of type of observation
        Comments

        In addition to the required category valueset, this element allows various categorization schemes based on the owner’s definition of the category and effectively multiple categories can be used at once. The level of granularity is defined by the category concepts in the value set.

        Control10..*
        BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from ObservationCategoryCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
        (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category)

        Codes for high level observation categories.

        TypeCodeableConcept(Codeable Concept (IPS))
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summaryfalse
        Requirements

        Used for filtering what observations are retrieved and displayed.

        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Observation.category. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
        • pattern @ $this
        • 12. Observation.category:radiology
          Slice Nameradiology
          Definition

          A code that classifies the general type of observation being made.

          ShortClassification of type of observation
          Comments

          In addition to the required category valueset, this element allows various categorization schemes based on the owner’s definition of the category and effectively multiple categories can be used at once. The level of granularity is defined by the category concepts in the value set.

          Control10..1*
          BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from ObservationCategoryCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
          (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category)

          Codes for high level observation categories.

          TypeCodeableConcept
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          Summaryfalse
          Requirements

          Used for filtering what observations are retrieved and displayed.

          Pattern Value{
            "coding" : [{
              "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category",
              "code" : "imaging"
            }]
          }
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          14. Observation.code
          Definition

          Describes what was observed. Sometimes this is called the observation "name". In this profile the code of the containing observation (the organizer result in the CDA implementation) may correspond to the procedure code (e.g. Chest X-Ray).


          Describes what was observed. Sometimes this is called the observation "name".

          ShortConcept - reference to a terminology or just textType of observation (code / type)
          Comments

          Not all terminology uses fit this general pattern. In some cases, models should not use CodeableConcept and use Coding directly and provide their own structure for managing text, codings, translations and the relationship between elements and pre- and post-coordination.


          All code-value and, if present, component.code-component.value pairs need to be taken into account to correctly understand the meaning of the observation.

          Control1..1
          This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
          BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see Results Radiology Observation - IPShttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
          (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-radiology-observations-uv-ips)
          TypeCodeableConcept(Codeable Concept (IPS))
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          Requirements

          Knowing what kind of observation is being made is essential to understanding the observation.

          LabelDiagnostic Procedure Code
          Alternate NamesName
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          16. Observation.subject
          Definition

          The patient, or group of patients, location, or device whose characteristics (direct or indirect) are described by the observation and into whose record the observation is placed. Comments: Indirect characteristics may be those of a specimen, fetus, donor, other observer (for example a relative or EMT), or any observation made about the subject.

          In this profile is constrained to the patient


          The patient, or group of patients, location, or device this observation is about and into whose record the observation is placed. If the actual focus of the observation is different from the subject (or a sample of, part, or region of the subject), the focus element or the code itself specifies the actual focus of the observation.

          ShortWho and/or what the observation is about
          Comments

          One would expect this element to be a cardinality of 1..1. The only circumstance in which the subject can be missing is when the observation is made by a device that does not know the patient. In this case, the observation SHALL be matched to a patient through some context/channel matching technique, and at this point, the observation should be updated.

          Control10..1
          TypeReference(Patient (IPS), Patient, Group, Device, Location)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Observations have no value if you don't know who or what they're about.

          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          18. Observation.subject.reference
          Definition

          A reference to a location at which the other resource is found. The reference may be a relative reference, in which case it is relative to the service base URL, or an absolute URL that resolves to the location where the resource is found. The reference may be version specific or not. If the reference is not to a FHIR RESTful server, then it should be assumed to be version specific. Internal fragment references (start with '#') refer to contained resources.

          ShortLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
          Comments

          Using absolute URLs provides a stable scalable approach suitable for a cloud/web context, while using relative/logical references provides a flexible approach suitable for use when trading across closed eco-system boundaries. Absolute URLs do not need to point to a FHIR RESTful server, though this is the preferred approach. If the URL conforms to the structure "/[type]/[id]" then it should be assumed that the reference is to a FHIR RESTful server.

          Control10..1
          This element is affected by the following invariants: ref-1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          20. Observation.effective[x]
          Definition

          The time or time-period the observed value is asserted as being true. For biological subjects - e.g. human patients - this is usually called the "physiologically relevant time". This is usually either the time of the procedure or of specimen collection, but very often the source of the date/time is not known, only the date/time itself.

          ShortClinically relevant time/time-period for observation
          Comments

          At least a date should be present unless this observation is a historical report. For recording imprecise or "fuzzy" times (For example, a blood glucose measurement taken "after breakfast") use the Timing datatype which allow the measurement to be tied to regular life events.

          Control10..1
          TypeChoice of: dateTime, Period, Timing, instant
          [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Must Supporttrue
          Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Knowing when an observation was deemed true is important to its relevance as well as determining trends.

          Alternate NamesOccurrence
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          ips-1: Datetime must be at least to day. ($this.ofType(dateTime).empty() or ($this as dateTime).toString().length() >= 8)
          22. Observation.effective[x].extension:data-absent-reason
          Slice Namedata-absent-reason
          Definition

          Provides a reason why the effectiveTime is missing.

          Shorteffective[x] absence reason
          Control0..1
          TypeExtension(Data Absent Reason) (Extension Type: code)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
          24. Observation.performer
          Definition

          Who was responsible for asserting the observed value as "true".

          ShortWho is responsible for the observation
          Control10..*
          TypeReference(Practitioner (IPS), PractitionerRole (IPS), Organization (IPS), CareTeam, Patient (IPS), RelatedPerson, Practitioner, PractitionerRole, Organization, Patient)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          May give a degree of confidence in the observation and also indicates where follow-up questions should be directed.

          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          26. Observation.value[x]
          Definition

          The information determined as a result of making the observation, if the information has a simple value.

          ShortActual result
          Comments

          An observation may have; 1) a single value here, 2) both a value and a set of related or component values, or 3) only a set of related or component values. If a value is present, the datatype for this element should be determined by Observation.code. A CodeableConcept with just a text would be used instead of a string if the field was usually coded, or if the type associated with the Observation.code defines a coded value. For additional guidance, see the Notes section below.

          Control0..1
          This element is affected by the following invariants: obs-7
          TypeChoice of: Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, Period
          [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          An observation exists to have a value, though it might not if it is in error, or if it represents a group of observations.

          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Observation.value[x]. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
          • type @ $this
          • 28. Observation.value[x]:valueString
            Slice NamevalueString
            Definition

            The information determined as a result of making the observation, if the information has a simple value.

            ShortActual result
            Comments

            An observation may have; 1) a single value here, 2) both a value and a set of related or component values, or 3) only a set of related or component values. If a value is present, the datatype for this element should be determined by Observation.code. A CodeableConcept with just a text would be used instead of a string if the field was usually coded, or if the type associated with the Observation.code defines a coded value. For additional guidance, see the Notes section below.

            Control0..1
            This element is affected by the following invariants: obs-7
            Typestring, dateTime, boolean, SampledData, Quantity, Period, Ratio, integer, time, Range, CodeableConcept
            [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
            Is Modifierfalse
            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
            Must Supporttrue
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            An observation exists to have a value, though it might not if it is in error, or if it represents a group of observations.

            LabelOverall Conclusion
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            30. Observation.bodySite
            Definition

            A concept that may be defined by a formal reference to a terminology or ontology or may be provided by text.


            Indicates the site on the subject's body where the observation was made (i.e. the target site).

            ShortConcept - reference to a terminology or just textObserved body part
            Comments

            Not all terminology uses fit this general pattern. In some cases, models should not use CodeableConcept and use Coding directly and provide their own structure for managing text, codings, translations and the relationship between elements and pre- and post-coordination.


            Only used if not implicit in code found in Observation.code. In many systems, this may be represented as a related observation instead of an inline component.

            If the use case requires BodySite to be handled as a separate resource (e.g. to identify and track separately) then use the standard extension bodySite.

            Control0..1
            This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
            BindingFor example codes, see SNOMEDCTBodyStructureshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site
            (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site)

            Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.

            TypeCodeableConcept(Codeable Concept (IPS))
            Is Modifierfalse
            Labelbody site
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            32. Observation.device
            Definition

            The device used to generate the observation data.

            Short(Measurement) Device
            Comments

            Note that this is not meant to represent a device involved in the transmission of the result, e.g., a gateway. Such devices may be documented using the Provenance resource where relevant.

            Control0..1
            TypeReference(Device - performer, observer, Device, DeviceMetric)
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            34. Observation.hasMember
            Definition

            This observation is a group observation (e.g. a battery, a panel of tests, a set of vital sign measurements) that includes the target as a member of the group.

            ShortRelated resource that belongs to the Observation group
            Comments

            When using this element, an observation will typically have either a value or a set of related resources, although both may be present in some cases. For a discussion on the ways Observations can assembled in groups together, see Notes below. Note that a system may calculate results from QuestionnaireResponse into a final score and represent the score as an Observation.


            When using this element, an observation will typically have either a value or a set of related resources, although both may be present in some cases. For a discussion on the ways Observations can assembled in groups together, see Notes below. Note that a system may calculate results from QuestionnaireResponse into a final score and represent the score as an Observation.

            Control0..*
            TypeReference(Observation Results: radiology (IPS), Observation, QuestionnaireResponse, MolecularSequence)
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summarytrue
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            36. Observation.component
            Definition

            Some observations have multiple component observations. These component observations are expressed as separate code value pairs that share the same attributes. Examples include systolic and diastolic component observations for blood pressure measurement and multiple component observations for genetics observations.

            ShortComponent results
            Comments

            For a discussion on the ways Observations can be assembled in groups together see Notes below.

            Control0..*
            TypeBackboneElement
            Is Modifierfalse
            Must Supporttrue
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            Required if not(exists(Observation.valueString))


            Component observations share the same attributes in the Observation resource as the primary observation and are always treated a part of a single observation (they are not separable). However, the reference range for the primary observation value is not inherited by the component values and is required when appropriate for each component observation.

            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Observation.component. The slices areUnordered and Closed, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
            • type @ value
            • 38. Observation.component.modifierExtension
              Definition

              May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

              Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

              ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
              Comments

              There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

              Control0..*
              TypeExtension
              Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

              Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
              40. Observation.component.code
              Definition

              Describes what was observed. Sometimes this is called the observation "code".

              ShortType of component observation (code / type)
              Comments

              All code-value and component.code-component.value pairs need to be taken into account to correctly understand the meaning of the observation.

              Control1..1
              BindingFor example codes, see LOINCCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
              (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes)

              Codes identifying names of simple observations.

              TypeCodeableConcept
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Knowing what kind of observation is being made is essential to understanding the observation.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              42. Observation.component:observationText
              Slice NameobservationText
              Definition

              Some observations have multiple component observations. These component observations are expressed as separate code value pairs that share the same attributes. Examples include systolic and diastolic component observations for blood pressure measurement and multiple component observations for genetics observations.

              ShortObservation TextComponent results
              Comments

              For a discussion on the ways Observations can be assembled in groups together see Notes below.

              Control0..*
              TypeBackboneElement
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Component observations share the same attributes in the Observation resource as the primary observation and are always treated a part of a single observation (they are not separable). However, the reference range for the primary observation value is not inherited by the component values and is required when appropriate for each component observation.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              44. Observation.component:observationText.modifierExtension
              Definition

              May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

              Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

              ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
              Comments

              There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

              Control0..*
              TypeExtension
              Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

              Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
              46. Observation.component:observationText.code
              Definition

              A concept that may be defined by a formal reference to a terminology or ontology or may be provided by text.


              Describes what was observed. Sometimes this is called the observation "code".

              ShortConcept - reference to a terminology or just textType of component observation (code / type)
              Comments

              Not all terminology uses fit this general pattern. In some cases, models should not use CodeableConcept and use Coding directly and provide their own structure for managing text, codings, translations and the relationship between elements and pre- and post-coordination.


              All code-value and component.code-component.value pairs need to be taken into account to correctly understand the meaning of the observation.

              Control1..1
              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
              BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from For example codes, see Results Radiology Textual Observation - IPShttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
              (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-radiology-txtobs-uv-ips)
              TypeCodeableConcept(Codeable Concept (IPS))
              Is Modifierfalse
              Requirements

              Knowing what kind of observation is being made is essential to understanding the observation.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              48. Observation.component:observationText.value[x]
              Definition

              The information determined as a result of making the observation, if the information has a simple value.

              ShortActual component result
              Comments

              Used when observation has a set of component observations. An observation may have both a value (e.g. an Apgar score) and component observations (the observations from which the Apgar score was derived). If a value is present, the datatype for this element should be determined by Observation.code. A CodeableConcept with just a text would be used instead of a string if the field was usually coded, or if the type associated with the Observation.code defines a coded value. For additional guidance, see the Notes section below.

              Control10..1
              Typestring, dateTime, boolean, SampledData, Quantity, Period, Ratio, integer, time, Range, CodeableConcept
              [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              An observation exists to have a value, though it might not if it is in error, or if it represents a group of observations.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              50. Observation.component:observationCode
              Slice NameobservationCode
              Definition

              Some observations have multiple component observations. These component observations are expressed as separate code value pairs that share the same attributes. Examples include systolic and diastolic component observations for blood pressure measurement and multiple component observations for genetics observations.

              ShortObservation CodeComponent results
              Comments

              For a discussion on the ways Observations can be assembled in groups together see Notes below.

              Control0..*
              TypeBackboneElement
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Component observations share the same attributes in the Observation resource as the primary observation and are always treated a part of a single observation (they are not separable). However, the reference range for the primary observation value is not inherited by the component values and is required when appropriate for each component observation.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              52. Observation.component:observationCode.modifierExtension
              Definition

              May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

              Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

              ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
              Comments

              There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

              Control0..*
              TypeExtension
              Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

              Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
              54. Observation.component:observationCode.code
              Definition

              A concept that may be defined by a formal reference to a terminology or ontology or may be provided by text.


              Describes what was observed. Sometimes this is called the observation "code".

              ShortConcept - reference to a terminology or just textType of component observation (code / type)
              Comments

              Not all terminology uses fit this general pattern. In some cases, models should not use CodeableConcept and use Coding directly and provide their own structure for managing text, codings, translations and the relationship between elements and pre- and post-coordination.


              All code-value and component.code-component.value pairs need to be taken into account to correctly understand the meaning of the observation.

              Control1..1
              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
              BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from For example codes, see Results Radiology Observation - IPShttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
              (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-radiology-observations-uv-ips)
              TypeCodeableConcept(Codeable Concept (IPS))
              Is Modifierfalse
              Requirements

              Knowing what kind of observation is being made is essential to understanding the observation.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              56. Observation.component:observationCode.value[x]
              Definition

              A concept that may be defined by a formal reference to a terminology or ontology or may be provided by text.


              The information determined as a result of making the observation, if the information has a simple value.

              ShortConcept - reference to a terminology or just textActual component result
              Comments

              Not all terminology uses fit this general pattern. In some cases, models should not use CodeableConcept and use Coding directly and provide their own structure for managing text, codings, translations and the relationship between elements and pre- and post-coordination.


              Used when observation has a set of component observations. An observation may have both a value (e.g. an Apgar score) and component observations (the observations from which the Apgar score was derived). If a value is present, the datatype for this element should be determined by Observation.code. A CodeableConcept with just a text would be used instead of a string if the field was usually coded, or if the type associated with the Observation.code defines a coded value. For additional guidance, see the Notes section below.

              Control10..1
              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
              TypeCodeableConcept(Codeable Concept (IPS)), dateTime, boolean, string, SampledData, Quantity, Period, Ratio, integer, time, Range
              [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
              Is Modifierfalse
              Requirements

              An observation exists to have a value, though it might not if it is in error, or if it represents a group of observations.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              58. Observation.component:numericQuantityMeasurement
              Slice NamenumericQuantityMeasurement
              Definition

              Some observations have multiple component observations. These component observations are expressed as separate code value pairs that share the same attributes. Examples include systolic and diastolic component observations for blood pressure measurement and multiple component observations for genetics observations.

              ShortObservation Measurement, including linear, area and volume quantity measurementsComponent results
              Comments

              For a discussion on the ways Observations can be assembled in groups together see Notes below.

              Control0..*
              TypeBackboneElement
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Component observations share the same attributes in the Observation resource as the primary observation and are always treated a part of a single observation (they are not separable). However, the reference range for the primary observation value is not inherited by the component values and is required when appropriate for each component observation.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              60. Observation.component:numericQuantityMeasurement.modifierExtension
              Definition

              May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

              Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

              ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
              Comments

              There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

              Control0..*
              TypeExtension
              Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

              Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
              62. Observation.component:numericQuantityMeasurement.code
              Definition

              A concept that may be defined by a formal reference to a terminology or ontology or may be provided by text.


              Describes what was observed. Sometimes this is called the observation "code".

              ShortConcept - reference to a terminology or just textType of component observation (code / type)
              Comments

              Not all terminology uses fit this general pattern. In some cases, models should not use CodeableConcept and use Coding directly and provide their own structure for managing text, codings, translations and the relationship between elements and pre- and post-coordination.


              All code-value and component.code-component.value pairs need to be taken into account to correctly understand the meaning of the observation.

              Control1..1
              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
              BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from For example codes, see Results Radiology Measurement Observation - IPShttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
              (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-radiology-numobs-uv-ips)

              Codes identifying numeric measurements


              Codes identifying names of simple observations.

              TypeCodeableConcept(Codeable Concept (IPS))
              Is Modifierfalse
              Requirements

              Knowing what kind of observation is being made is essential to understanding the observation.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              64. Observation.component:numericQuantityMeasurement.value[x]
              Definition

              A measured amount (or an amount that can potentially be measured). Note that measured amounts include amounts that are not precisely quantified, including amounts involving arbitrary units and floating currencies. This profile imposes that the code system for units be UCUM.


              The information determined as a result of making the observation, if the information has a simple value.

              ShortA measured amount using UCUMActual component result
              Comments

              The context of use may frequently define what kind of quantity this is and therefore what kind of units can be used. The context of use may also restrict the values for the comparator.


              Used when observation has a set of component observations. An observation may have both a value (e.g. an Apgar score) and component observations (the observations from which the Apgar score was derived). If a value is present, the datatype for this element should be determined by Observation.code. A CodeableConcept with just a text would be used instead of a string if the field was usually coded, or if the type associated with the Observation.code defines a coded value. For additional guidance, see the Notes section below.

              Control10..1
              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
              TypeQuantity(Quantity (IPS)), dateTime, boolean, string, SampledData, Period, Ratio, integer, time, Range, CodeableConcept
              [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
              Is Modifierfalse
              Requirements

              An observation exists to have a value, though it might not if it is in error, or if it represents a group of observations.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              qty-3: If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present (code.empty() or system.exists())
              66. Observation.component:numericRangeMeasurement
              Slice NamenumericRangeMeasurement
              Definition

              Some observations have multiple component observations. These component observations are expressed as separate code value pairs that share the same attributes. Examples include systolic and diastolic component observations for blood pressure measurement and multiple component observations for genetics observations.

              ShortObservation Measurement, including linear, area and volume range measurementsComponent results
              Comments

              For a discussion on the ways Observations can be assembled in groups together see Notes below.

              Control0..*
              TypeBackboneElement
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Component observations share the same attributes in the Observation resource as the primary observation and are always treated a part of a single observation (they are not separable). However, the reference range for the primary observation value is not inherited by the component values and is required when appropriate for each component observation.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              68. Observation.component:numericRangeMeasurement.modifierExtension
              Definition

              May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

              Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

              ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
              Comments

              There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

              Control0..*
              TypeExtension
              Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

              Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
              70. Observation.component:numericRangeMeasurement.code
              Definition

              A concept that may be defined by a formal reference to a terminology or ontology or may be provided by text.


              Describes what was observed. Sometimes this is called the observation "code".

              ShortConcept - reference to a terminology or just textType of component observation (code / type)
              Comments

              Not all terminology uses fit this general pattern. In some cases, models should not use CodeableConcept and use Coding directly and provide their own structure for managing text, codings, translations and the relationship between elements and pre- and post-coordination.


              All code-value and component.code-component.value pairs need to be taken into account to correctly understand the meaning of the observation.

              Control1..1
              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
              BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from For example codes, see Results Radiology Measurement Observation - IPShttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
              (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-radiology-numobs-uv-ips)

              Codes identifying numeric measurements


              Codes identifying names of simple observations.

              TypeCodeableConcept(Codeable Concept (IPS))
              Is Modifierfalse
              Requirements

              Knowing what kind of observation is being made is essential to understanding the observation.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              72. Observation.component:numericRangeMeasurement.value[x]
              Definition

              A set of ordered Quantities defined by a low and high limit.


              The information determined as a result of making the observation, if the information has a simple value.

              ShortSet of values bounded by low and highActual component result
              Comments

              The stated low and high value are assumed to have arbitrarily high precision when it comes to determining which values are in the range. I.e. 1.99 is not in the range 2 -> 3.


              Used when observation has a set of component observations. An observation may have both a value (e.g. an Apgar score) and component observations (the observations from which the Apgar score was derived). If a value is present, the datatype for this element should be determined by Observation.code. A CodeableConcept with just a text would be used instead of a string if the field was usually coded, or if the type associated with the Observation.code defines a coded value. For additional guidance, see the Notes section below.

              Control10..1
              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
              TypeRange(Range (IPS)), dateTime, boolean, string, SampledData, Quantity, Period, Ratio, integer, time, CodeableConcept
              [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
              Is Modifierfalse
              Requirements

              An observation exists to have a value, though it might not if it is in error, or if it represents a group of observations.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              rng-2: If present, low SHALL have a lower value than high (low.empty() or high.empty() or (low <= high))
              74. Observation.component:numericRatioMeasurement
              Slice NamenumericRatioMeasurement
              Definition

              Some observations have multiple component observations. These component observations are expressed as separate code value pairs that share the same attributes. Examples include systolic and diastolic component observations for blood pressure measurement and multiple component observations for genetics observations.

              ShortObservation Measurement, including linear, area and volume ratio measurementsComponent results
              Comments

              For a discussion on the ways Observations can be assembled in groups together see Notes below.

              Control0..*
              TypeBackboneElement
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Component observations share the same attributes in the Observation resource as the primary observation and are always treated a part of a single observation (they are not separable). However, the reference range for the primary observation value is not inherited by the component values and is required when appropriate for each component observation.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              76. Observation.component:numericRatioMeasurement.modifierExtension
              Definition

              May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

              Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

              ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
              Comments

              There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

              Control0..*
              TypeExtension
              Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

              Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
              78. Observation.component:numericRatioMeasurement.code
              Definition

              A concept that may be defined by a formal reference to a terminology or ontology or may be provided by text.


              Describes what was observed. Sometimes this is called the observation "code".

              ShortConcept - reference to a terminology or just textType of component observation (code / type)
              Comments

              Not all terminology uses fit this general pattern. In some cases, models should not use CodeableConcept and use Coding directly and provide their own structure for managing text, codings, translations and the relationship between elements and pre- and post-coordination.


              All code-value and component.code-component.value pairs need to be taken into account to correctly understand the meaning of the observation.

              Control1..1
              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
              BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from For example codes, see Results Radiology Measurement Observation - IPShttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
              (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-radiology-numobs-uv-ips)

              Codes identifying numeric measurements


              Codes identifying names of simple observations.

              TypeCodeableConcept(Codeable Concept (IPS))
              Is Modifierfalse
              Requirements

              Knowing what kind of observation is being made is essential to understanding the observation.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              80. Observation.component:numericRatioMeasurement.value[x]
              Definition

              A relationship of two Quantity values - expressed as a numerator and a denominator.


              The information determined as a result of making the observation, if the information has a simple value.

              ShortA ratio of two Quantity values - a numerator and a denominatorActual component result
              Comments

              The Ratio datatype should only be used to express a relationship of two numbers if the relationship cannot be suitably expressed using a Quantity and a common unit. Where the denominator value is known to be fixed to "1", Quantity should be used instead of Ratio.


              Used when observation has a set of component observations. An observation may have both a value (e.g. an Apgar score) and component observations (the observations from which the Apgar score was derived). If a value is present, the datatype for this element should be determined by Observation.code. A CodeableConcept with just a text would be used instead of a string if the field was usually coded, or if the type associated with the Observation.code defines a coded value. For additional guidance, see the Notes section below.

              Control10..1
              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
              TypeRatio(Ratio (IPS)), dateTime, boolean, string, SampledData, Quantity, Period, integer, time, Range, CodeableConcept
              [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
              Is Modifierfalse
              Requirements

              An observation exists to have a value, though it might not if it is in error, or if it represents a group of observations.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              rat-1: Numerator and denominator SHALL both be present, or both are absent. If both are absent, there SHALL be some extension present ((numerator.empty() xor denominator.exists()) and (numerator.exists() or extension.exists()))
              82. Observation.component:numericSampledDataMeasurement
              Slice NamenumericSampledDataMeasurement
              Definition

              Some observations have multiple component observations. These component observations are expressed as separate code value pairs that share the same attributes. Examples include systolic and diastolic component observations for blood pressure measurement and multiple component observations for genetics observations.

              ShortObservation Measurement, including linear, area and volume sampled data measurementsComponent results
              Comments

              For a discussion on the ways Observations can be assembled in groups together see Notes below.

              Control0..*
              TypeBackboneElement
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Component observations share the same attributes in the Observation resource as the primary observation and are always treated a part of a single observation (they are not separable). However, the reference range for the primary observation value is not inherited by the component values and is required when appropriate for each component observation.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              84. Observation.component:numericSampledDataMeasurement.modifierExtension
              Definition

              May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

              Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

              ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
              Comments

              There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

              Control0..*
              TypeExtension
              Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

              Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
              86. Observation.component:numericSampledDataMeasurement.code
              Definition

              A concept that may be defined by a formal reference to a terminology or ontology or may be provided by text.


              Describes what was observed. Sometimes this is called the observation "code".

              ShortConcept - reference to a terminology or just textType of component observation (code / type)
              Comments

              Not all terminology uses fit this general pattern. In some cases, models should not use CodeableConcept and use Coding directly and provide their own structure for managing text, codings, translations and the relationship between elements and pre- and post-coordination.


              All code-value and component.code-component.value pairs need to be taken into account to correctly understand the meaning of the observation.

              Control1..1
              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
              BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from For example codes, see Results Radiology Measurement Observation - IPShttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
              (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-radiology-numobs-uv-ips)

              Codes identifying numeric measurements


              Codes identifying names of simple observations.

              TypeCodeableConcept(Codeable Concept (IPS))
              Is Modifierfalse
              Requirements

              Knowing what kind of observation is being made is essential to understanding the observation.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              88. Observation.component:numericSampledDataMeasurement.value[x]
              Definition

              The information determined as a result of making the observation, if the information has a simple value.

              ShortActual component result
              Comments

              Used when observation has a set of component observations. An observation may have both a value (e.g. an Apgar score) and component observations (the observations from which the Apgar score was derived). If a value is present, the datatype for this element should be determined by Observation.code. A CodeableConcept with just a text would be used instead of a string if the field was usually coded, or if the type associated with the Observation.code defines a coded value. For additional guidance, see the Notes section below.

              Control10..1
              TypeSampledData, dateTime, boolean, string, Quantity, Period, Ratio, integer, time, Range, CodeableConcept
              [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              An observation exists to have a value, though it might not if it is in error, or if it represents a group of observations.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))

              Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here

              0. Observation
              Definition

              Measurements and simple assertions made about a patient, device or other subject.

              ShortMeasurements and simple assertions
              Comments

              Used for simple observations such as device measurements, laboratory atomic results, vital signs, height, weight, smoking status, comments, etc. Other resources are used to provide context for observations such as laboratory reports, etc.

              Control0..*
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summaryfalse
              Alternate NamesVital Signs, Measurement, Results, Tests
              Invariantsdom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
              dom-3: 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: 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: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
              dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
              obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present (dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty())
              obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present (value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty())
              hasMemberOrComponent: component and hasMember are mutually exclusive (hasMember.empty() or component.empty())
              2. Observation.id
              Definition

              The logical id of the resource, as used in the URL for the resource. Once assigned, this value never changes.

              ShortLogical id of this artifact
              Comments

              The only time that a resource does not have an id is when it is being submitted to the server using a create operation.

              Control0..1
              Typeid
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summarytrue
              4. Observation.meta
              Definition

              The metadata about the resource. This is content that is maintained by the infrastructure. Changes to the content might not always be associated with version changes to the resource.

              ShortMetadata about the resource
              Control0..1
              TypeMeta
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summarytrue
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              6. Observation.implicitRules
              Definition

              A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.

              ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
              Comments

              Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.

              Control0..1
              Typeuri
              Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies it's meaning or interpretation
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Summarytrue
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              8. Observation.language
              Definition

              The base language in which the resource is written.

              ShortLanguage of the resource content
              Comments

              Language is provided to support indexing and accessibility (typically, services such as text to speech use the language tag). The html language tag in the narrative applies to the narrative. The language tag on the resource may be used to specify the language of other presentations generated from the data in the resource. Not all the content has to be in the base language. The Resource.language should not be assumed to apply to the narrative automatically. If a language is specified, it should it also be specified on the div element in the html (see rules in HTML5 for information about the relationship between xml:lang and the html lang attribute).

              Control0..1
              BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from CommonLanguages
              (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages)

              A human language.

              Additional BindingsPurpose
              AllLanguagesMax Binding
              Typecode
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Summaryfalse
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              10. Observation.text
              Definition

              A human-readable narrative that contains a summary of the resource and can be used to represent the content of the resource to a human. The narrative need not encode all the structured data, but is required to contain sufficient detail to make it "clinically safe" for a human to just read the narrative. Resource definitions may define what content should be represented in the narrative to ensure clinical safety.

              ShortText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
              Comments

              Contained resources do not have narrative. Resources that are not contained SHOULD have a narrative. In some cases, a resource may only have text with little or no additional discrete data (as long as all minOccurs=1 elements are satisfied). This may be necessary for data from legacy systems where information is captured as a "text blob" or where text is additionally entered raw or narrated and encoded information is added later.

              Control0..1
              TypeNarrative
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summaryfalse
              Alternate Namesnarrative, html, xhtml, display
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              12. Observation.contained
              Definition

              These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, and nor can they have their own independent transaction scope.

              ShortContained, inline Resources
              Comments

              This should never be done when the content can be identified properly, as once identification is lost, it is extremely difficult (and context dependent) to restore it again. Contained resources may have profiles and tags In their meta elements, but SHALL NOT have security labels.

              Control0..*
              TypeResource
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summaryfalse
              Alternate Namesinline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources
              14. Observation.extension
              Definition

              May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

              ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
              Comments

              There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

              Control0..*
              TypeExtension
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summaryfalse
              Alternate Namesextensions, user content
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
              16. Observation.modifierExtension
              Definition

              May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

              Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

              ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored
              Comments

              There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

              Control0..*
              TypeExtension
              Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
              Summaryfalse
              Requirements

              Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

              Alternate Namesextensions, user content
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
              18. Observation.identifier
              Definition

              A unique identifier assigned to this observation.

              ShortBusiness Identifier for observation
              NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
              Control0..*
              TypeIdentifier
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Allows observations to be distinguished and referenced.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              20. Observation.basedOn
              Definition

              A plan, proposal or order that is fulfilled in whole or in part by this event. For example, a MedicationRequest may require a patient to have laboratory test performed before it is dispensed.

              ShortFulfills plan, proposal or order
              Control0..*
              TypeReference(CarePlan, DeviceRequest, ImmunizationRecommendation, MedicationRequest, NutritionOrder, ServiceRequest)
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Allows tracing of authorization for the event and tracking whether proposals/recommendations were acted upon.

              Alternate NamesFulfills
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              22. Observation.partOf
              Definition

              A larger event of which this particular Observation is a component or step. For example, an observation as part of a procedure.

              ShortPart of referenced event
              Comments

              To link an Observation to an Encounter use encounter. See the Notes below for guidance on referencing another Observation.

              Control0..*
              TypeReference(Imaging Study (IPS))
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summarytrue
              Alternate NamesContainer
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              24. Observation.status
              Definition

              The status of the result value.

              Shortregistered | preliminary | final | amended +
              Comments

              This element is labeled as a modifier because the status contains codes that mark the resource as not currently valid.

              Control1..1
              BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from Results Status Codes - IPS
              (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-status-uv-ips)
              Typecode
              Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because it is a status element that contains status entered-in-error which means that the resource should not be treated as valid
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Need to track the status of individual results. Some results are finalized before the whole report is finalized.

              LabelObservation 'complete' status codes
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              26. Observation.category
              Definition

              A code that classifies the general type of observation being made. In this profile, fixed to "imaging".

              ShortClassification of type of observation
              Comments

              In addition to the required category valueset, this element allows various categorization schemes based on the owner’s definition of the category and effectively multiple categories can be used at once. The level of granularity is defined by the category concepts in the value set.

              Control1..*
              BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from ObservationCategoryCodes
              (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category)

              Codes for high level observation categories.

              TypeCodeableConcept(Codeable Concept (IPS))
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summaryfalse
              Requirements

              Used for filtering what observations are retrieved and displayed.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Observation.category. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
              • pattern @ $this
              • 28. Observation.category:radiology
                Slice Nameradiology
                Definition

                A code that classifies the general type of observation being made.

                ShortClassification of type of observation
                Comments

                In addition to the required category valueset, this element allows various categorization schemes based on the owner’s definition of the category and effectively multiple categories can be used at once. The level of granularity is defined by the category concepts in the value set.

                Control1..1
                BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from ObservationCategoryCodes
                (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category)

                Codes for high level observation categories.

                TypeCodeableConcept
                Is Modifierfalse
                Must Supporttrue
                Summaryfalse
                Requirements

                Used for filtering what observations are retrieved and displayed.

                Pattern Value{
                  "coding" : [{
                    "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category",
                    "code" : "imaging"
                  }]
                }
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                30. Observation.code
                Definition

                Describes what was observed. Sometimes this is called the observation "name". In this profile the code of the containing observation (the organizer result in the CDA implementation) may correspond to the procedure code (e.g. Chest X-Ray).

                ShortConcept - reference to a terminology or just text
                Comments

                Not all terminology uses fit this general pattern. In some cases, models should not use CodeableConcept and use Coding directly and provide their own structure for managing text, codings, translations and the relationship between elements and pre- and post-coordination.

                Control1..1
                This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from Results Radiology Observation - IPS
                (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-radiology-observations-uv-ips)
                TypeCodeableConcept(Codeable Concept (IPS))
                Is Modifierfalse
                Must Supporttrue
                Requirements

                Knowing what kind of observation is being made is essential to understanding the observation.

                LabelDiagnostic Procedure Code
                Alternate NamesName
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                32. Observation.subject
                Definition

                The patient, or group of patients, location, or device whose characteristics (direct or indirect) are described by the observation and into whose record the observation is placed. Comments: Indirect characteristics may be those of a specimen, fetus, donor, other observer (for example a relative or EMT), or any observation made about the subject.

                In this profile is constrained to the patient

                ShortWho and/or what the observation is about
                Comments

                One would expect this element to be a cardinality of 1..1. The only circumstance in which the subject can be missing is when the observation is made by a device that does not know the patient. In this case, the observation SHALL be matched to a patient through some context/channel matching technique, and at this point, the observation should be updated.

                Control1..1
                TypeReference(Patient (IPS))
                Is Modifierfalse
                Must Supporttrue
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                Observations have no value if you don't know who or what they're about.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                34. Observation.subject.id
                Definition

                Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                Control0..1
                Typestring
                Is Modifierfalse
                XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                Summaryfalse
                36. Observation.subject.extension
                Definition

                May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                Comments

                There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                Control0..*
                TypeExtension
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Observation.subject.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                • value @ url
                • 38. Observation.subject.reference
                  Definition

                  A reference to a location at which the other resource is found. The reference may be a relative reference, in which case it is relative to the service base URL, or an absolute URL that resolves to the location where the resource is found. The reference may be version specific or not. If the reference is not to a FHIR RESTful server, then it should be assumed to be version specific. Internal fragment references (start with '#') refer to contained resources.

                  ShortLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
                  Comments

                  Using absolute URLs provides a stable scalable approach suitable for a cloud/web context, while using relative/logical references provides a flexible approach suitable for use when trading across closed eco-system boundaries. Absolute URLs do not need to point to a FHIR RESTful server, though this is the preferred approach. If the URL conforms to the structure "/[type]/[id]" then it should be assumed that the reference is to a FHIR RESTful server.

                  Control1..1
                  This element is affected by the following invariants: ref-1
                  Typestring
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                  Must Supporttrue
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  40. Observation.subject.type
                  Definition

                  The expected type of the target of the reference. If both Reference.type and Reference.reference are populated and Reference.reference is a FHIR URL, both SHALL be consistent.

                  The type is the Canonical URL of Resource Definition that is the type this reference refers to. References are URLs that are relative to http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/ e.g. "Patient" is a reference to http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient. Absolute URLs are only allowed for logical models (and can only be used in references in logical models, not resources).

                  ShortType the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
                  Comments

                  This element is used to indicate the type of the target of the reference. This may be used which ever of the other elements are populated (or not). In some cases, the type of the target may be determined by inspection of the reference (e.g. a RESTful URL) or by resolving the target of the reference; if both the type and a reference is provided, the reference SHALL resolve to a resource of the same type as that specified.

                  Control0..1
                  BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ResourceType
                  (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types)

                  Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).

                  Typeuri
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  42. Observation.subject.identifier
                  Definition

                  An identifier for the target resource. This is used when there is no way to reference the other resource directly, either because the entity it represents is not available through a FHIR server, or because there is no way for the author of the resource to convert a known identifier to an actual location. There is no requirement that a Reference.identifier point to something that is actually exposed as a FHIR instance, but it SHALL point to a business concept that would be expected to be exposed as a FHIR instance, and that instance would need to be of a FHIR resource type allowed by the reference.

                  ShortLogical reference, when literal reference is not known
                  Comments

                  When an identifier is provided in place of a reference, any system processing the reference will only be able to resolve the identifier to a reference if it understands the business context in which the identifier is used. Sometimes this is global (e.g. a national identifier) but often it is not. For this reason, none of the useful mechanisms described for working with references (e.g. chaining, includes) are possible, nor should servers be expected to be able resolve the reference. Servers may accept an identifier based reference untouched, resolve it, and/or reject it - see CapabilityStatement.rest.resource.referencePolicy.

                  When both an identifier and a literal reference are provided, the literal reference is preferred. Applications processing the resource are allowed - but not required - to check that the identifier matches the literal reference

                  Applications converting a logical reference to a literal reference may choose to leave the logical reference present, or remove it.

                  Reference is intended to point to a structure that can potentially be expressed as a FHIR resource, though there is no need for it to exist as an actual FHIR resource instance - except in as much as an application wishes to actual find the target of the reference. The content referred to be the identifier must meet the logical constraints implied by any limitations on what resource types are permitted for the reference. For example, it would not be legitimate to send the identifier for a drug prescription if the type were Reference(Observation|DiagnosticReport). One of the use-cases for Reference.identifier is the situation where no FHIR representation exists (where the type is Reference (Any).

                  NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
                  Control0..1
                  TypeIdentifier
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  44. Observation.subject.display
                  Definition

                  Plain text narrative that identifies the resource in addition to the resource reference.

                  ShortText alternative for the resource
                  Comments

                  This is generally not the same as the Resource.text of the referenced resource. The purpose is to identify what's being referenced, not to fully describe it.

                  Control0..1
                  Typestring
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  46. Observation.focus
                  Definition

                  The actual focus of an observation when it is not the patient of record representing something or someone associated with the patient such as a spouse, parent, fetus, or donor. For example, fetus observations in a mother's record. The focus of an observation could also be an existing condition, an intervention, the subject's diet, another observation of the subject, or a body structure such as tumor or implanted device. An example use case would be using the Observation resource to capture whether the mother is trained to change her child's tracheostomy tube. In this example, the child is the patient of record and the mother is the focus.

                  ShortWhat the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
                  Comments

                  Typically, an observation is made about the subject - a patient, or group of patients, location, or device - and the distinction between the subject and what is directly measured for an observation is specified in the observation code itself ( e.g., "Blood Glucose") and does not need to be represented separately using this element. Use specimen if a reference to a specimen is required. If a code is required instead of a resource use either bodysite for bodysites or the standard extension focusCode.

                  Control0..*
                  TypeReference(Resource)
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  48. Observation.encounter
                  Definition

                  The healthcare event (e.g. a patient and healthcare provider interaction) during which this observation is made.

                  ShortHealthcare event during which this observation is made
                  Comments

                  This will typically be the encounter the event occurred within, but some events may be initiated prior to or after the official completion of an encounter but still be tied to the context of the encounter (e.g. pre-admission laboratory tests).

                  Control0..1
                  TypeReference(Encounter)
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Summarytrue
                  Requirements

                  For some observations it may be important to know the link between an observation and a particular encounter.

                  Alternate NamesContext
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  50. Observation.effective[x]
                  Definition

                  The time or time-period the observed value is asserted as being true. For biological subjects - e.g. human patients - this is usually called the "physiologically relevant time". This is usually either the time of the procedure or of specimen collection, but very often the source of the date/time is not known, only the date/time itself.

                  ShortClinically relevant time/time-period for observation
                  Comments

                  At least a date should be present unless this observation is a historical report. For recording imprecise or "fuzzy" times (For example, a blood glucose measurement taken "after breakfast") use the Timing datatype which allow the measurement to be tied to regular life events.

                  Control1..1
                  TypeChoice of: dateTime, Period
                  [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                  Must Supporttrue
                  Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
                  Summarytrue
                  Requirements

                  Knowing when an observation was deemed true is important to its relevance as well as determining trends.

                  Alternate NamesOccurrence
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  ips-1: Datetime must be at least to day. ($this.ofType(dateTime).empty() or ($this as dateTime).toString().length() >= 8)
                  52. Observation.effective[x].id
                  Definition

                  Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                  ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                  Control0..1
                  Typestring
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                  Summaryfalse
                  54. Observation.effective[x].extension
                  Definition

                  May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                  ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                  Comments

                  There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                  Control0..*
                  TypeExtension
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Summaryfalse
                  Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                  SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Observation.effective[x].extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                  • value @ url
                  • 56. Observation.effective[x].extension:data-absent-reason
                    Slice Namedata-absent-reason
                    Definition

                    Provides a reason why the effectiveTime is missing.

                    Shorteffective[x] absence reason
                    Control0..1
                    TypeExtension(Data Absent Reason) (Extension Type: code)
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Must Supporttrue
                    Summaryfalse
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                    58. Observation.issued
                    Definition

                    The date and time this version of the observation was made available to providers, typically after the results have been reviewed and verified.

                    ShortDate/Time this version was made available
                    Comments

                    For Observations that don’t require review and verification, it may be the same as the lastUpdated time of the resource itself. For Observations that do require review and verification for certain updates, it might not be the same as the lastUpdated time of the resource itself due to a non-clinically significant update that doesn’t require the new version to be reviewed and verified again.

                    Control0..1
                    Typeinstant
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                    Summarytrue
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    60. Observation.performer
                    Definition

                    Who was responsible for asserting the observed value as "true".

                    ShortWho is responsible for the observation
                    Control1..*
                    TypeReference(Practitioner (IPS), PractitionerRole (IPS), Organization (IPS), CareTeam, Patient (IPS), RelatedPerson)
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Must Supporttrue
                    Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
                    Summarytrue
                    Requirements

                    May give a degree of confidence in the observation and also indicates where follow-up questions should be directed.

                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    62. Observation.value[x]
                    Definition

                    The information determined as a result of making the observation, if the information has a simple value.

                    ShortActual result
                    Comments

                    An observation may have; 1) a single value here, 2) both a value and a set of related or component values, or 3) only a set of related or component values. If a value is present, the datatype for this element should be determined by Observation.code. A CodeableConcept with just a text would be used instead of a string if the field was usually coded, or if the type associated with the Observation.code defines a coded value. For additional guidance, see the Notes section below.

                    Control0..1
                    This element is affected by the following invariants: obs-7
                    TypeChoice of: Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, Period
                    [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                    Summarytrue
                    Requirements

                    An observation exists to have a value, though it might not if it is in error, or if it represents a group of observations.

                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Observation.value[x]. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                    • type @ $this
                    • 64. Observation.value[x]:valueString
                      Slice NamevalueString
                      Definition

                      The information determined as a result of making the observation, if the information has a simple value.

                      ShortActual result
                      Comments

                      An observation may have; 1) a single value here, 2) both a value and a set of related or component values, or 3) only a set of related or component values. If a value is present, the datatype for this element should be determined by Observation.code. A CodeableConcept with just a text would be used instead of a string if the field was usually coded, or if the type associated with the Observation.code defines a coded value. For additional guidance, see the Notes section below.

                      Control0..1
                      This element is affected by the following invariants: obs-7
                      Typestring
                      [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                      Must Supporttrue
                      Summarytrue
                      Requirements

                      An observation exists to have a value, though it might not if it is in error, or if it represents a group of observations.

                      LabelOverall Conclusion
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      66. Observation.dataAbsentReason
                      Definition

                      Provides a reason why the expected value in the element Observation.value[x] is missing.

                      ShortWhy the result is missing
                      Comments

                      Null or exceptional values can be represented two ways in FHIR Observations. One way is to simply include them in the value set and represent the exceptions in the value. For example, measurement values for a serology test could be "detected", "not detected", "inconclusive", or "specimen unsatisfactory".

                      The alternate way is to use the value element for actual observations and use the explicit dataAbsentReason element to record exceptional values. For example, the dataAbsentReason code "error" could be used when the measurement was not completed. Note that an observation may only be reported if there are values to report. For example differential cell counts values may be reported only when > 0. Because of these options, use-case agreements are required to interpret general observations for null or exceptional values.

                      Control0..1
                      This element is affected by the following invariants: obs-6
                      BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from DataAbsentReason
                      (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason)

                      Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

                      TypeCodeableConcept
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Summaryfalse
                      Requirements

                      For many results it is necessary to handle exceptional values in measurements.

                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      68. Observation.interpretation
                      Definition

                      A categorical assessment of an observation value. For example, high, low, normal.

                      ShortHigh, low, normal, etc.
                      Comments

                      Historically used for laboratory results (known as 'abnormal flag' ), its use extends to other use cases where coded interpretations are relevant. Often reported as one or more simple compact codes this element is often placed adjacent to the result value in reports and flow sheets to signal the meaning/normalcy status of the result.

                      Control0..*
                      BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ObservationInterpretationCodes
                      (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation)

                      Codes identifying interpretations of observations.

                      TypeCodeableConcept
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Summaryfalse
                      Requirements

                      For some results, particularly numeric results, an interpretation is necessary to fully understand the significance of a result.

                      Alternate NamesAbnormal Flag
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      70. Observation.note
                      Definition

                      Comments about the observation or the results.

                      ShortComments about the observation
                      Comments

                      May include general statements about the observation, or statements about significant, unexpected or unreliable results values, or information about its source when relevant to its interpretation.

                      Control0..*
                      TypeAnnotation
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Summaryfalse
                      Requirements

                      Need to be able to provide free text additional information.

                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      72. Observation.bodySite
                      Definition

                      A concept that may be defined by a formal reference to a terminology or ontology or may be provided by text.

                      ShortConcept - reference to a terminology or just text
                      Comments

                      Not all terminology uses fit this general pattern. In some cases, models should not use CodeableConcept and use Coding directly and provide their own structure for managing text, codings, translations and the relationship between elements and pre- and post-coordination.

                      Control0..1
                      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                      BindingFor example codes, see SNOMEDCTBodyStructures
                      (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site)

                      Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.

                      TypeCodeableConcept(Codeable Concept (IPS))
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Labelbody site
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      74. Observation.method
                      Definition

                      Indicates the mechanism used to perform the observation.

                      ShortHow it was done
                      Comments

                      Only used if not implicit in code for Observation.code.

                      Control0..1
                      BindingFor example codes, see ObservationMethods
                      (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-methods)

                      Methods for simple observations.

                      TypeCodeableConcept
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Summaryfalse
                      Requirements

                      In some cases, method can impact results and is thus used for determining whether results can be compared or determining significance of results.

                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      76. Observation.specimen
                      Definition

                      The specimen that was used when this observation was made.

                      ShortSpecimen used for this observation
                      Comments

                      Should only be used if not implicit in code found in Observation.code. Observations are not made on specimens themselves; they are made on a subject, but in many cases by the means of a specimen. Note that although specimens are often involved, they are not always tracked and reported explicitly. Also note that observation resources may be used in contexts that track the specimen explicitly (e.g. Diagnostic Report).

                      Control0..1
                      TypeReference(Specimen)
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Summaryfalse
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      78. Observation.device
                      Definition

                      The device used to generate the observation data.

                      Short(Measurement) Device
                      Comments

                      Note that this is not meant to represent a device involved in the transmission of the result, e.g., a gateway. Such devices may be documented using the Provenance resource where relevant.

                      Control0..1
                      TypeReference(Device - performer, observer)
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Summaryfalse
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      80. Observation.referenceRange
                      Definition

                      Guidance on how to interpret the value by comparison to a normal or recommended range. Multiple reference ranges are interpreted as an "OR". In other words, to represent two distinct target populations, two referenceRange elements would be used.

                      ShortProvides guide for interpretation
                      Comments

                      Most observations only have one generic reference range. Systems MAY choose to restrict to only supplying the relevant reference range based on knowledge about the patient (e.g., specific to the patient's age, gender, weight and other factors), but this might not be possible or appropriate. Whenever more than one reference range is supplied, the differences between them SHOULD be provided in the reference range and/or age properties.

                      Control0..*
                      TypeBackboneElement
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Summaryfalse
                      Requirements

                      Knowing what values are considered "normal" can help evaluate the significance of a particular result. Need to be able to provide multiple reference ranges for different contexts.

                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text (low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists())
                      82. Observation.referenceRange.id
                      Definition

                      Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                      ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                      Control0..1
                      Typestring
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                      Summaryfalse
                      84. Observation.referenceRange.extension
                      Definition

                      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                      ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                      Comments

                      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                      Control0..*
                      TypeExtension
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Summaryfalse
                      Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                      86. Observation.referenceRange.modifierExtension
                      Definition

                      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

                      Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

                      ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                      Comments

                      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                      Control0..*
                      TypeExtension
                      Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
                      Summarytrue
                      Requirements

                      Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

                      Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                      88. Observation.referenceRange.low
                      Definition

                      The value of the low bound of the reference range. The low bound of the reference range endpoint is inclusive of the value (e.g. reference range is >=5 - <=9). If the low bound is omitted, it is assumed to be meaningless (e.g. reference range is <=2.3).

                      ShortLow Range, if relevant
                      Control0..1
                      This element is affected by the following invariants: obs-3
                      TypeQuantity(SimpleQuantity)
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Summaryfalse
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      90. Observation.referenceRange.high
                      Definition

                      The value of the high bound of the reference range. The high bound of the reference range endpoint is inclusive of the value (e.g. reference range is >=5 - <=9). If the high bound is omitted, it is assumed to be meaningless (e.g. reference range is >= 2.3).

                      ShortHigh Range, if relevant
                      Control0..1
                      This element is affected by the following invariants: obs-3
                      TypeQuantity(SimpleQuantity)
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Summaryfalse
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      92. Observation.referenceRange.type
                      Definition

                      Codes to indicate the what part of the targeted reference population it applies to. For example, the normal or therapeutic range.

                      ShortReference range qualifier
                      Comments

                      This SHOULD be populated if there is more than one range. If this element is not present then the normal range is assumed.

                      Control0..1
                      BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes
                      (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-meaning)

                      Code for the meaning of a reference range.

                      TypeCodeableConcept
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Summaryfalse
                      Requirements

                      Need to be able to say what kind of reference range this is - normal, recommended, therapeutic, etc., - for proper interpretation.

                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      94. Observation.referenceRange.appliesTo
                      Definition

                      Codes to indicate the target population this reference range applies to. For example, a reference range may be based on the normal population or a particular sex or race. Multiple appliesTo are interpreted as an "AND" of the target populations. For example, to represent a target population of African American females, both a code of female and a code for African American would be used.

                      ShortReference range population
                      Comments

                      This SHOULD be populated if there is more than one range. If this element is not present then the normal population is assumed.

                      Control0..*
                      BindingFor example codes, see ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes
                      (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-appliesto)

                      Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.

                      TypeCodeableConcept
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Summaryfalse
                      Requirements

                      Need to be able to identify the target population for proper interpretation.

                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      96. Observation.referenceRange.age
                      Definition

                      The age at which this reference range is applicable. This is a neonatal age (e.g. number of weeks at term) if the meaning says so.

                      ShortApplicable age range, if relevant
                      Control0..1
                      TypeRange
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Summaryfalse
                      Requirements

                      Some analytes vary greatly over age.

                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      98. Observation.referenceRange.text
                      Definition

                      Text based reference range in an observation which may be used when a quantitative range is not appropriate for an observation. An example would be a reference value of "Negative" or a list or table of "normals".

                      ShortText based reference range in an observation
                      Control0..1
                      Typestring
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                      Summaryfalse
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      100. Observation.hasMember
                      Definition

                      This observation is a group observation (e.g. a battery, a panel of tests, a set of vital sign measurements) that includes the target as a member of the group.

                      ShortRelated resource that belongs to the Observation group
                      Comments

                      When using this element, an observation will typically have either a value or a set of related resources, although both may be present in some cases. For a discussion on the ways Observations can assembled in groups together, see Notes below. Note that a system may calculate results from QuestionnaireResponse into a final score and represent the score as an Observation.

                      Control0..*
                      TypeReference(Observation Results: radiology (IPS))
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Summarytrue
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      102. Observation.derivedFrom
                      Definition

                      The target resource that represents a measurement from which this observation value is derived. For example, a calculated anion gap or a fetal measurement based on an ultrasound image.

                      ShortRelated measurements the observation is made from
                      Comments

                      All the reference choices that are listed in this element can represent clinical observations and other measurements that may be the source for a derived value. The most common reference will be another Observation. For a discussion on the ways Observations can assembled in groups together, see Notes below.

                      Control0..*
                      TypeReference(DocumentReference, ImagingStudy, Media, QuestionnaireResponse, Observation, MolecularSequence)
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Summarytrue
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      104. Observation.component
                      Definition

                      Some observations have multiple component observations. These component observations are expressed as separate code value pairs that share the same attributes. Examples include systolic and diastolic component observations for blood pressure measurement and multiple component observations for genetics observations.

                      ShortComponent results
                      Comments

                      For a discussion on the ways Observations can be assembled in groups together see Notes below.

                      Control0..*
                      TypeBackboneElement
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Must Supporttrue
                      Summarytrue
                      Requirements

                      Required if not(exists(Observation.valueString))

                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Observation.component. The slices areUnordered and Closed, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                      • type @ value
                      • 106. Observation.component.id
                        Definition

                        Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                        ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                        Control0..1
                        Typestring
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                        Summaryfalse
                        108. Observation.component.extension
                        Definition

                        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                        ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                        Comments

                        There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                        Control0..*
                        TypeExtension
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                        110. Observation.component.modifierExtension
                        Definition

                        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

                        Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

                        ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                        Comments

                        There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                        Control0..*
                        TypeExtension
                        Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
                        Summarytrue
                        Requirements

                        Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

                        Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                        112. Observation.component.code
                        Definition

                        Describes what was observed. Sometimes this is called the observation "code".

                        ShortType of component observation (code / type)
                        Comments

                        All code-value and component.code-component.value pairs need to be taken into account to correctly understand the meaning of the observation.

                        Control1..1
                        BindingFor example codes, see LOINCCodes
                        (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes)

                        Codes identifying names of simple observations.

                        TypeCodeableConcept
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summarytrue
                        Requirements

                        Knowing what kind of observation is being made is essential to understanding the observation.

                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        114. Observation.component.value[x]
                        Definition

                        The information determined as a result of making the observation, if the information has a simple value.

                        ShortActual component result
                        Comments

                        Used when observation has a set of component observations. An observation may have both a value (e.g. an Apgar score) and component observations (the observations from which the Apgar score was derived). If a value is present, the datatype for this element should be determined by Observation.code. A CodeableConcept with just a text would be used instead of a string if the field was usually coded, or if the type associated with the Observation.code defines a coded value. For additional guidance, see the Notes section below.

                        Control0..1
                        TypeChoice of: Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, Period
                        [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                        Summarytrue
                        Requirements

                        An observation exists to have a value, though it might not if it is in error, or if it represents a group of observations.

                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        116. Observation.component.dataAbsentReason
                        Definition

                        Provides a reason why the expected value in the element Observation.component.value[x] is missing.

                        ShortWhy the component result is missing
                        Comments

                        "Null" or exceptional values can be represented two ways in FHIR Observations. One way is to simply include them in the value set and represent the exceptions in the value. For example, measurement values for a serology test could be "detected", "not detected", "inconclusive", or "test not done".

                        The alternate way is to use the value element for actual observations and use the explicit dataAbsentReason element to record exceptional values. For example, the dataAbsentReason code "error" could be used when the measurement was not completed. Because of these options, use-case agreements are required to interpret general observations for exceptional values.

                        Control0..1
                        This element is affected by the following invariants: obs-6
                        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from DataAbsentReason
                        (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason)

                        Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

                        TypeCodeableConcept
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Requirements

                        For many results it is necessary to handle exceptional values in measurements.

                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        118. Observation.component.interpretation
                        Definition

                        A categorical assessment of an observation value. For example, high, low, normal.

                        ShortHigh, low, normal, etc.
                        Comments

                        Historically used for laboratory results (known as 'abnormal flag' ), its use extends to other use cases where coded interpretations are relevant. Often reported as one or more simple compact codes this element is often placed adjacent to the result value in reports and flow sheets to signal the meaning/normalcy status of the result.

                        Control0..*
                        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ObservationInterpretationCodes
                        (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation)

                        Codes identifying interpretations of observations.

                        TypeCodeableConcept
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Requirements

                        For some results, particularly numeric results, an interpretation is necessary to fully understand the significance of a result.

                        Alternate NamesAbnormal Flag
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        120. Observation.component.referenceRange
                        Definition

                        Guidance on how to interpret the value by comparison to a normal or recommended range.

                        ShortProvides guide for interpretation of component result
                        Comments

                        Most observations only have one generic reference range. Systems MAY choose to restrict to only supplying the relevant reference range based on knowledge about the patient (e.g., specific to the patient's age, gender, weight and other factors), but this might not be possible or appropriate. Whenever more than one reference range is supplied, the differences between them SHOULD be provided in the reference range and/or age properties.

                        Control0..*
                        TypeSeettp://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Observation#Observation.referenceRange
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Requirements

                        Knowing what values are considered "normal" can help evaluate the significance of a particular result. Need to be able to provide multiple reference ranges for different contexts.

                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        122. Observation.component:observationText
                        Slice NameobservationText
                        Definition

                        Some observations have multiple component observations. These component observations are expressed as separate code value pairs that share the same attributes. Examples include systolic and diastolic component observations for blood pressure measurement and multiple component observations for genetics observations.

                        ShortObservation Text
                        Comments

                        For a discussion on the ways Observations can be assembled in groups together see Notes below.

                        Control0..*
                        TypeBackboneElement
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summarytrue
                        Requirements

                        Component observations share the same attributes in the Observation resource as the primary observation and are always treated a part of a single observation (they are not separable). However, the reference range for the primary observation value is not inherited by the component values and is required when appropriate for each component observation.

                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        124. Observation.component:observationText.id
                        Definition

                        Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                        ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                        Control0..1
                        Typestring
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                        Summaryfalse
                        126. Observation.component:observationText.extension
                        Definition

                        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                        ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                        Comments

                        There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                        Control0..*
                        TypeExtension
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                        128. Observation.component:observationText.modifierExtension
                        Definition

                        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

                        Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

                        ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                        Comments

                        There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                        Control0..*
                        TypeExtension
                        Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
                        Summarytrue
                        Requirements

                        Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

                        Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                        130. Observation.component:observationText.code
                        Definition

                        A concept that may be defined by a formal reference to a terminology or ontology or may be provided by text.

                        ShortConcept - reference to a terminology or just text
                        Comments

                        Not all terminology uses fit this general pattern. In some cases, models should not use CodeableConcept and use Coding directly and provide their own structure for managing text, codings, translations and the relationship between elements and pre- and post-coordination.

                        Control1..1
                        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Results Radiology Textual Observation - IPS
                        (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-radiology-txtobs-uv-ips)
                        TypeCodeableConcept(Codeable Concept (IPS))
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Requirements

                        Knowing what kind of observation is being made is essential to understanding the observation.

                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        132. Observation.component:observationText.value[x]
                        Definition

                        The information determined as a result of making the observation, if the information has a simple value.

                        ShortActual component result
                        Comments

                        Used when observation has a set of component observations. An observation may have both a value (e.g. an Apgar score) and component observations (the observations from which the Apgar score was derived). If a value is present, the datatype for this element should be determined by Observation.code. A CodeableConcept with just a text would be used instead of a string if the field was usually coded, or if the type associated with the Observation.code defines a coded value. For additional guidance, see the Notes section below.

                        Control1..1
                        Typestring
                        [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                        Summarytrue
                        Requirements

                        An observation exists to have a value, though it might not if it is in error, or if it represents a group of observations.

                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        134. Observation.component:observationText.dataAbsentReason
                        Definition

                        Provides a reason why the expected value in the element Observation.component.value[x] is missing.

                        ShortWhy the component result is missing
                        Comments

                        "Null" or exceptional values can be represented two ways in FHIR Observations. One way is to simply include them in the value set and represent the exceptions in the value. For example, measurement values for a serology test could be "detected", "not detected", "inconclusive", or "test not done".

                        The alternate way is to use the value element for actual observations and use the explicit dataAbsentReason element to record exceptional values. For example, the dataAbsentReason code "error" could be used when the measurement was not completed. Because of these options, use-case agreements are required to interpret general observations for exceptional values.

                        Control0..1
                        This element is affected by the following invariants: obs-6
                        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from DataAbsentReason
                        (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason)

                        Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

                        TypeCodeableConcept
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Requirements

                        For many results it is necessary to handle exceptional values in measurements.

                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        136. Observation.component:observationText.interpretation
                        Definition

                        A categorical assessment of an observation value. For example, high, low, normal.

                        ShortHigh, low, normal, etc.
                        Comments

                        Historically used for laboratory results (known as 'abnormal flag' ), its use extends to other use cases where coded interpretations are relevant. Often reported as one or more simple compact codes this element is often placed adjacent to the result value in reports and flow sheets to signal the meaning/normalcy status of the result.

                        Control0..*
                        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ObservationInterpretationCodes
                        (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation)

                        Codes identifying interpretations of observations.

                        TypeCodeableConcept
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Requirements

                        For some results, particularly numeric results, an interpretation is necessary to fully understand the significance of a result.

                        Alternate NamesAbnormal Flag
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        138. Observation.component:observationText.referenceRange
                        Definition

                        Guidance on how to interpret the value by comparison to a normal or recommended range.

                        ShortProvides guide for interpretation of component result
                        Comments

                        Most observations only have one generic reference range. Systems MAY choose to restrict to only supplying the relevant reference range based on knowledge about the patient (e.g., specific to the patient's age, gender, weight and other factors), but this might not be possible or appropriate. Whenever more than one reference range is supplied, the differences between them SHOULD be provided in the reference range and/or age properties.

                        Control0..*
                        TypeSeettp://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Observation#Observation.referenceRange
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Requirements

                        Knowing what values are considered "normal" can help evaluate the significance of a particular result. Need to be able to provide multiple reference ranges for different contexts.

                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        140. Observation.component:observationCode
                        Slice NameobservationCode
                        Definition

                        Some observations have multiple component observations. These component observations are expressed as separate code value pairs that share the same attributes. Examples include systolic and diastolic component observations for blood pressure measurement and multiple component observations for genetics observations.

                        ShortObservation Code
                        Comments

                        For a discussion on the ways Observations can be assembled in groups together see Notes below.

                        Control0..*
                        TypeBackboneElement
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summarytrue
                        Requirements

                        Component observations share the same attributes in the Observation resource as the primary observation and are always treated a part of a single observation (they are not separable). However, the reference range for the primary observation value is not inherited by the component values and is required when appropriate for each component observation.

                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        142. Observation.component:observationCode.id
                        Definition

                        Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                        ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                        Control0..1
                        Typestring
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                        Summaryfalse
                        144. Observation.component:observationCode.extension
                        Definition

                        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                        ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                        Comments

                        There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                        Control0..*
                        TypeExtension
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                        146. Observation.component:observationCode.modifierExtension
                        Definition

                        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

                        Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

                        ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                        Comments

                        There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                        Control0..*
                        TypeExtension
                        Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
                        Summarytrue
                        Requirements

                        Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

                        Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                        148. Observation.component:observationCode.code
                        Definition

                        A concept that may be defined by a formal reference to a terminology or ontology or may be provided by text.

                        ShortConcept - reference to a terminology or just text
                        Comments

                        Not all terminology uses fit this general pattern. In some cases, models should not use CodeableConcept and use Coding directly and provide their own structure for managing text, codings, translations and the relationship between elements and pre- and post-coordination.

                        Control1..1
                        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Results Radiology Observation - IPS
                        (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-radiology-observations-uv-ips)
                        TypeCodeableConcept(Codeable Concept (IPS))
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Requirements

                        Knowing what kind of observation is being made is essential to understanding the observation.

                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        150. Observation.component:observationCode.value[x]
                        Definition

                        A concept that may be defined by a formal reference to a terminology or ontology or may be provided by text.

                        ShortConcept - reference to a terminology or just text
                        Comments

                        Not all terminology uses fit this general pattern. In some cases, models should not use CodeableConcept and use Coding directly and provide their own structure for managing text, codings, translations and the relationship between elements and pre- and post-coordination.

                        Control1..1
                        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                        TypeCodeableConcept(Codeable Concept (IPS))
                        [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Requirements

                        An observation exists to have a value, though it might not if it is in error, or if it represents a group of observations.

                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        152. Observation.component:observationCode.dataAbsentReason
                        Definition

                        Provides a reason why the expected value in the element Observation.component.value[x] is missing.

                        ShortWhy the component result is missing
                        Comments

                        "Null" or exceptional values can be represented two ways in FHIR Observations. One way is to simply include them in the value set and represent the exceptions in the value. For example, measurement values for a serology test could be "detected", "not detected", "inconclusive", or "test not done".

                        The alternate way is to use the value element for actual observations and use the explicit dataAbsentReason element to record exceptional values. For example, the dataAbsentReason code "error" could be used when the measurement was not completed. Because of these options, use-case agreements are required to interpret general observations for exceptional values.

                        Control0..1
                        This element is affected by the following invariants: obs-6
                        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from DataAbsentReason
                        (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason)

                        Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

                        TypeCodeableConcept
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Requirements

                        For many results it is necessary to handle exceptional values in measurements.

                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        154. Observation.component:observationCode.interpretation
                        Definition

                        A categorical assessment of an observation value. For example, high, low, normal.

                        ShortHigh, low, normal, etc.
                        Comments

                        Historically used for laboratory results (known as 'abnormal flag' ), its use extends to other use cases where coded interpretations are relevant. Often reported as one or more simple compact codes this element is often placed adjacent to the result value in reports and flow sheets to signal the meaning/normalcy status of the result.

                        Control0..*
                        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ObservationInterpretationCodes
                        (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation)

                        Codes identifying interpretations of observations.

                        TypeCodeableConcept
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Requirements

                        For some results, particularly numeric results, an interpretation is necessary to fully understand the significance of a result.

                        Alternate NamesAbnormal Flag
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        156. Observation.component:observationCode.referenceRange
                        Definition

                        Guidance on how to interpret the value by comparison to a normal or recommended range.

                        ShortProvides guide for interpretation of component result
                        Comments

                        Most observations only have one generic reference range. Systems MAY choose to restrict to only supplying the relevant reference range based on knowledge about the patient (e.g., specific to the patient's age, gender, weight and other factors), but this might not be possible or appropriate. Whenever more than one reference range is supplied, the differences between them SHOULD be provided in the reference range and/or age properties.

                        Control0..*
                        TypeSeettp://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Observation#Observation.referenceRange
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Requirements

                        Knowing what values are considered "normal" can help evaluate the significance of a particular result. Need to be able to provide multiple reference ranges for different contexts.

                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        158. Observation.component:numericQuantityMeasurement
                        Slice NamenumericQuantityMeasurement
                        Definition

                        Some observations have multiple component observations. These component observations are expressed as separate code value pairs that share the same attributes. Examples include systolic and diastolic component observations for blood pressure measurement and multiple component observations for genetics observations.

                        ShortObservation Measurement, including linear, area and volume quantity measurements
                        Comments

                        For a discussion on the ways Observations can be assembled in groups together see Notes below.

                        Control0..*
                        TypeBackboneElement
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summarytrue
                        Requirements

                        Component observations share the same attributes in the Observation resource as the primary observation and are always treated a part of a single observation (they are not separable). However, the reference range for the primary observation value is not inherited by the component values and is required when appropriate for each component observation.

                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        160. Observation.component:numericQuantityMeasurement.id
                        Definition

                        Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                        ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                        Control0..1
                        Typestring
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                        Summaryfalse
                        162. Observation.component:numericQuantityMeasurement.extension
                        Definition

                        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                        ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                        Comments

                        There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                        Control0..*
                        TypeExtension
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                        164. Observation.component:numericQuantityMeasurement.modifierExtension
                        Definition

                        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

                        Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

                        ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                        Comments

                        There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                        Control0..*
                        TypeExtension
                        Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
                        Summarytrue
                        Requirements

                        Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

                        Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                        166. Observation.component:numericQuantityMeasurement.code
                        Definition

                        A concept that may be defined by a formal reference to a terminology or ontology or may be provided by text.

                        ShortConcept - reference to a terminology or just text
                        Comments

                        Not all terminology uses fit this general pattern. In some cases, models should not use CodeableConcept and use Coding directly and provide their own structure for managing text, codings, translations and the relationship between elements and pre- and post-coordination.

                        Control1..1
                        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Results Radiology Measurement Observation - IPS
                        (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-radiology-numobs-uv-ips)

                        Codes identifying numeric measurements

                        TypeCodeableConcept(Codeable Concept (IPS))
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Requirements

                        Knowing what kind of observation is being made is essential to understanding the observation.

                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        168. Observation.component:numericQuantityMeasurement.value[x]
                        Definition

                        A measured amount (or an amount that can potentially be measured). Note that measured amounts include amounts that are not precisely quantified, including amounts involving arbitrary units and floating currencies. This profile imposes that the code system for units be UCUM.

                        ShortA measured amount using UCUM
                        Comments

                        The context of use may frequently define what kind of quantity this is and therefore what kind of units can be used. The context of use may also restrict the values for the comparator.

                        Control1..1
                        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                        TypeQuantity(Quantity (IPS))
                        [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Requirements

                        An observation exists to have a value, though it might not if it is in error, or if it represents a group of observations.

                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        qty-3: If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present (code.empty() or system.exists())
                        170. Observation.component:numericQuantityMeasurement.dataAbsentReason
                        Definition

                        Provides a reason why the expected value in the element Observation.component.value[x] is missing.

                        ShortWhy the component result is missing
                        Comments

                        "Null" or exceptional values can be represented two ways in FHIR Observations. One way is to simply include them in the value set and represent the exceptions in the value. For example, measurement values for a serology test could be "detected", "not detected", "inconclusive", or "test not done".

                        The alternate way is to use the value element for actual observations and use the explicit dataAbsentReason element to record exceptional values. For example, the dataAbsentReason code "error" could be used when the measurement was not completed. Because of these options, use-case agreements are required to interpret general observations for exceptional values.

                        Control0..1
                        This element is affected by the following invariants: obs-6
                        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from DataAbsentReason
                        (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason)

                        Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

                        TypeCodeableConcept
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Requirements

                        For many results it is necessary to handle exceptional values in measurements.

                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        172. Observation.component:numericQuantityMeasurement.interpretation
                        Definition

                        A categorical assessment of an observation value. For example, high, low, normal.

                        ShortHigh, low, normal, etc.
                        Comments

                        Historically used for laboratory results (known as 'abnormal flag' ), its use extends to other use cases where coded interpretations are relevant. Often reported as one or more simple compact codes this element is often placed adjacent to the result value in reports and flow sheets to signal the meaning/normalcy status of the result.

                        Control0..*
                        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ObservationInterpretationCodes
                        (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation)

                        Codes identifying interpretations of observations.

                        TypeCodeableConcept
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Requirements

                        For some results, particularly numeric results, an interpretation is necessary to fully understand the significance of a result.

                        Alternate NamesAbnormal Flag
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        174. Observation.component:numericQuantityMeasurement.referenceRange
                        Definition

                        Guidance on how to interpret the value by comparison to a normal or recommended range.

                        ShortProvides guide for interpretation of component result
                        Comments

                        Most observations only have one generic reference range. Systems MAY choose to restrict to only supplying the relevant reference range based on knowledge about the patient (e.g., specific to the patient's age, gender, weight and other factors), but this might not be possible or appropriate. Whenever more than one reference range is supplied, the differences between them SHOULD be provided in the reference range and/or age properties.

                        Control0..*
                        TypeSeettp://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Observation#Observation.referenceRange
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Requirements

                        Knowing what values are considered "normal" can help evaluate the significance of a particular result. Need to be able to provide multiple reference ranges for different contexts.

                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        176. Observation.component:numericRangeMeasurement
                        Slice NamenumericRangeMeasurement
                        Definition

                        Some observations have multiple component observations. These component observations are expressed as separate code value pairs that share the same attributes. Examples include systolic and diastolic component observations for blood pressure measurement and multiple component observations for genetics observations.

                        ShortObservation Measurement, including linear, area and volume range measurements
                        Comments

                        For a discussion on the ways Observations can be assembled in groups together see Notes below.

                        Control0..*
                        TypeBackboneElement
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summarytrue
                        Requirements

                        Component observations share the same attributes in the Observation resource as the primary observation and are always treated a part of a single observation (they are not separable). However, the reference range for the primary observation value is not inherited by the component values and is required when appropriate for each component observation.

                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        178. Observation.component:numericRangeMeasurement.id
                        Definition

                        Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                        ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                        Control0..1
                        Typestring
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                        Summaryfalse
                        180. Observation.component:numericRangeMeasurement.extension
                        Definition

                        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                        ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                        Comments

                        There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                        Control0..*
                        TypeExtension
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                        182. Observation.component:numericRangeMeasurement.modifierExtension
                        Definition

                        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

                        Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

                        ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                        Comments

                        There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                        Control0..*
                        TypeExtension
                        Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
                        Summarytrue
                        Requirements

                        Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

                        Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                        184. Observation.component:numericRangeMeasurement.code
                        Definition

                        A concept that may be defined by a formal reference to a terminology or ontology or may be provided by text.

                        ShortConcept - reference to a terminology or just text
                        Comments

                        Not all terminology uses fit this general pattern. In some cases, models should not use CodeableConcept and use Coding directly and provide their own structure for managing text, codings, translations and the relationship between elements and pre- and post-coordination.

                        Control1..1
                        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Results Radiology Measurement Observation - IPS
                        (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-radiology-numobs-uv-ips)

                        Codes identifying numeric measurements

                        TypeCodeableConcept(Codeable Concept (IPS))
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Requirements

                        Knowing what kind of observation is being made is essential to understanding the observation.

                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        186. Observation.component:numericRangeMeasurement.value[x]
                        Definition

                        A set of ordered Quantities defined by a low and high limit.

                        ShortSet of values bounded by low and high
                        Comments

                        The stated low and high value are assumed to have arbitrarily high precision when it comes to determining which values are in the range. I.e. 1.99 is not in the range 2 -> 3.

                        Control1..1
                        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                        TypeRange(Range (IPS))
                        [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Requirements

                        An observation exists to have a value, though it might not if it is in error, or if it represents a group of observations.

                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        rng-2: If present, low SHALL have a lower value than high (low.empty() or high.empty() or (low <= high))
                        188. Observation.component:numericRangeMeasurement.dataAbsentReason
                        Definition

                        Provides a reason why the expected value in the element Observation.component.value[x] is missing.

                        ShortWhy the component result is missing
                        Comments

                        "Null" or exceptional values can be represented two ways in FHIR Observations. One way is to simply include them in the value set and represent the exceptions in the value. For example, measurement values for a serology test could be "detected", "not detected", "inconclusive", or "test not done".

                        The alternate way is to use the value element for actual observations and use the explicit dataAbsentReason element to record exceptional values. For example, the dataAbsentReason code "error" could be used when the measurement was not completed. Because of these options, use-case agreements are required to interpret general observations for exceptional values.

                        Control0..1
                        This element is affected by the following invariants: obs-6
                        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from DataAbsentReason
                        (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason)

                        Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

                        TypeCodeableConcept
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Requirements

                        For many results it is necessary to handle exceptional values in measurements.

                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        190. Observation.component:numericRangeMeasurement.interpretation
                        Definition

                        A categorical assessment of an observation value. For example, high, low, normal.

                        ShortHigh, low, normal, etc.
                        Comments

                        Historically used for laboratory results (known as 'abnormal flag' ), its use extends to other use cases where coded interpretations are relevant. Often reported as one or more simple compact codes this element is often placed adjacent to the result value in reports and flow sheets to signal the meaning/normalcy status of the result.

                        Control0..*
                        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ObservationInterpretationCodes
                        (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation)

                        Codes identifying interpretations of observations.

                        TypeCodeableConcept
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Requirements

                        For some results, particularly numeric results, an interpretation is necessary to fully understand the significance of a result.

                        Alternate NamesAbnormal Flag
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        192. Observation.component:numericRangeMeasurement.referenceRange
                        Definition

                        Guidance on how to interpret the value by comparison to a normal or recommended range.

                        ShortProvides guide for interpretation of component result
                        Comments

                        Most observations only have one generic reference range. Systems MAY choose to restrict to only supplying the relevant reference range based on knowledge about the patient (e.g., specific to the patient's age, gender, weight and other factors), but this might not be possible or appropriate. Whenever more than one reference range is supplied, the differences between them SHOULD be provided in the reference range and/or age properties.

                        Control0..*
                        TypeSeettp://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Observation#Observation.referenceRange
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Requirements

                        Knowing what values are considered "normal" can help evaluate the significance of a particular result. Need to be able to provide multiple reference ranges for different contexts.

                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        194. Observation.component:numericRatioMeasurement
                        Slice NamenumericRatioMeasurement
                        Definition

                        Some observations have multiple component observations. These component observations are expressed as separate code value pairs that share the same attributes. Examples include systolic and diastolic component observations for blood pressure measurement and multiple component observations for genetics observations.

                        ShortObservation Measurement, including linear, area and volume ratio measurements
                        Comments

                        For a discussion on the ways Observations can be assembled in groups together see Notes below.

                        Control0..*
                        TypeBackboneElement
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summarytrue
                        Requirements

                        Component observations share the same attributes in the Observation resource as the primary observation and are always treated a part of a single observation (they are not separable). However, the reference range for the primary observation value is not inherited by the component values and is required when appropriate for each component observation.

                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        196. Observation.component:numericRatioMeasurement.id
                        Definition

                        Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                        ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                        Control0..1
                        Typestring
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                        Summaryfalse
                        198. Observation.component:numericRatioMeasurement.extension
                        Definition

                        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                        ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                        Comments

                        There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                        Control0..*
                        TypeExtension
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                        200. Observation.component:numericRatioMeasurement.modifierExtension
                        Definition

                        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

                        Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

                        ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                        Comments

                        There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                        Control0..*
                        TypeExtension
                        Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
                        Summarytrue
                        Requirements

                        Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

                        Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                        202. Observation.component:numericRatioMeasurement.code
                        Definition

                        A concept that may be defined by a formal reference to a terminology or ontology or may be provided by text.

                        ShortConcept - reference to a terminology or just text
                        Comments

                        Not all terminology uses fit this general pattern. In some cases, models should not use CodeableConcept and use Coding directly and provide their own structure for managing text, codings, translations and the relationship between elements and pre- and post-coordination.

                        Control1..1
                        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Results Radiology Measurement Observation - IPS
                        (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-radiology-numobs-uv-ips)

                        Codes identifying numeric measurements

                        TypeCodeableConcept(Codeable Concept (IPS))
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Requirements

                        Knowing what kind of observation is being made is essential to understanding the observation.

                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        204. Observation.component:numericRatioMeasurement.value[x]
                        Definition

                        A relationship of two Quantity values - expressed as a numerator and a denominator.

                        ShortA ratio of two Quantity values - a numerator and a denominator
                        Comments

                        The Ratio datatype should only be used to express a relationship of two numbers if the relationship cannot be suitably expressed using a Quantity and a common unit. Where the denominator value is known to be fixed to "1", Quantity should be used instead of Ratio.

                        Control1..1
                        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                        TypeRatio(Ratio (IPS))
                        [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Requirements

                        An observation exists to have a value, though it might not if it is in error, or if it represents a group of observations.

                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        rat-1: Numerator and denominator SHALL both be present, or both are absent. If both are absent, there SHALL be some extension present ((numerator.empty() xor denominator.exists()) and (numerator.exists() or extension.exists()))
                        206. Observation.component:numericRatioMeasurement.dataAbsentReason
                        Definition

                        Provides a reason why the expected value in the element Observation.component.value[x] is missing.

                        ShortWhy the component result is missing
                        Comments

                        "Null" or exceptional values can be represented two ways in FHIR Observations. One way is to simply include them in the value set and represent the exceptions in the value. For example, measurement values for a serology test could be "detected", "not detected", "inconclusive", or "test not done".

                        The alternate way is to use the value element for actual observations and use the explicit dataAbsentReason element to record exceptional values. For example, the dataAbsentReason code "error" could be used when the measurement was not completed. Because of these options, use-case agreements are required to interpret general observations for exceptional values.

                        Control0..1
                        This element is affected by the following invariants: obs-6
                        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from DataAbsentReason
                        (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason)

                        Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

                        TypeCodeableConcept
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Requirements

                        For many results it is necessary to handle exceptional values in measurements.

                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        208. Observation.component:numericRatioMeasurement.interpretation
                        Definition

                        A categorical assessment of an observation value. For example, high, low, normal.

                        ShortHigh, low, normal, etc.
                        Comments

                        Historically used for laboratory results (known as 'abnormal flag' ), its use extends to other use cases where coded interpretations are relevant. Often reported as one or more simple compact codes this element is often placed adjacent to the result value in reports and flow sheets to signal the meaning/normalcy status of the result.

                        Control0..*
                        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ObservationInterpretationCodes
                        (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation)

                        Codes identifying interpretations of observations.

                        TypeCodeableConcept
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Requirements

                        For some results, particularly numeric results, an interpretation is necessary to fully understand the significance of a result.

                        Alternate NamesAbnormal Flag
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        210. Observation.component:numericRatioMeasurement.referenceRange
                        Definition

                        Guidance on how to interpret the value by comparison to a normal or recommended range.

                        ShortProvides guide for interpretation of component result
                        Comments

                        Most observations only have one generic reference range. Systems MAY choose to restrict to only supplying the relevant reference range based on knowledge about the patient (e.g., specific to the patient's age, gender, weight and other factors), but this might not be possible or appropriate. Whenever more than one reference range is supplied, the differences between them SHOULD be provided in the reference range and/or age properties.

                        Control0..*
                        TypeSeettp://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Observation#Observation.referenceRange
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Requirements

                        Knowing what values are considered "normal" can help evaluate the significance of a particular result. Need to be able to provide multiple reference ranges for different contexts.

                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        212. Observation.component:numericSampledDataMeasurement
                        Slice NamenumericSampledDataMeasurement
                        Definition

                        Some observations have multiple component observations. These component observations are expressed as separate code value pairs that share the same attributes. Examples include systolic and diastolic component observations for blood pressure measurement and multiple component observations for genetics observations.

                        ShortObservation Measurement, including linear, area and volume sampled data measurements
                        Comments

                        For a discussion on the ways Observations can be assembled in groups together see Notes below.

                        Control0..*
                        TypeBackboneElement
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summarytrue
                        Requirements

                        Component observations share the same attributes in the Observation resource as the primary observation and are always treated a part of a single observation (they are not separable). However, the reference range for the primary observation value is not inherited by the component values and is required when appropriate for each component observation.

                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        214. Observation.component:numericSampledDataMeasurement.id
                        Definition

                        Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                        ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                        Control0..1
                        Typestring
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                        Summaryfalse
                        216. Observation.component:numericSampledDataMeasurement.extension
                        Definition

                        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                        ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                        Comments

                        There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                        Control0..*
                        TypeExtension
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                        218. Observation.component:numericSampledDataMeasurement.modifierExtension
                        Definition

                        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

                        Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

                        ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                        Comments

                        There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                        Control0..*
                        TypeExtension
                        Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
                        Summarytrue
                        Requirements

                        Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

                        Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                        220. Observation.component:numericSampledDataMeasurement.code
                        Definition

                        A concept that may be defined by a formal reference to a terminology or ontology or may be provided by text.

                        ShortConcept - reference to a terminology or just text
                        Comments

                        Not all terminology uses fit this general pattern. In some cases, models should not use CodeableConcept and use Coding directly and provide their own structure for managing text, codings, translations and the relationship between elements and pre- and post-coordination.

                        Control1..1
                        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Results Radiology Measurement Observation - IPS
                        (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-radiology-numobs-uv-ips)

                        Codes identifying numeric measurements

                        TypeCodeableConcept(Codeable Concept (IPS))
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Requirements

                        Knowing what kind of observation is being made is essential to understanding the observation.

                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        222. Observation.component:numericSampledDataMeasurement.value[x]
                        Definition

                        The information determined as a result of making the observation, if the information has a simple value.

                        ShortActual component result
                        Comments

                        Used when observation has a set of component observations. An observation may have both a value (e.g. an Apgar score) and component observations (the observations from which the Apgar score was derived). If a value is present, the datatype for this element should be determined by Observation.code. A CodeableConcept with just a text would be used instead of a string if the field was usually coded, or if the type associated with the Observation.code defines a coded value. For additional guidance, see the Notes section below.

                        Control1..1
                        TypeSampledData
                        [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summarytrue
                        Requirements

                        An observation exists to have a value, though it might not if it is in error, or if it represents a group of observations.

                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        224. Observation.component:numericSampledDataMeasurement.dataAbsentReason
                        Definition

                        Provides a reason why the expected value in the element Observation.component.value[x] is missing.

                        ShortWhy the component result is missing
                        Comments

                        "Null" or exceptional values can be represented two ways in FHIR Observations. One way is to simply include them in the value set and represent the exceptions in the value. For example, measurement values for a serology test could be "detected", "not detected", "inconclusive", or "test not done".

                        The alternate way is to use the value element for actual observations and use the explicit dataAbsentReason element to record exceptional values. For example, the dataAbsentReason code "error" could be used when the measurement was not completed. Because of these options, use-case agreements are required to interpret general observations for exceptional values.

                        Control0..1
                        This element is affected by the following invariants: obs-6
                        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from DataAbsentReason
                        (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason)

                        Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

                        TypeCodeableConcept
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Requirements

                        For many results it is necessary to handle exceptional values in measurements.

                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        226. Observation.component:numericSampledDataMeasurement.interpretation
                        Definition

                        A categorical assessment of an observation value. For example, high, low, normal.

                        ShortHigh, low, normal, etc.
                        Comments

                        Historically used for laboratory results (known as 'abnormal flag' ), its use extends to other use cases where coded interpretations are relevant. Often reported as one or more simple compact codes this element is often placed adjacent to the result value in reports and flow sheets to signal the meaning/normalcy status of the result.

                        Control0..*
                        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ObservationInterpretationCodes
                        (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation)

                        Codes identifying interpretations of observations.

                        TypeCodeableConcept
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Requirements

                        For some results, particularly numeric results, an interpretation is necessary to fully understand the significance of a result.

                        Alternate NamesAbnormal Flag
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        228. Observation.component:numericSampledDataMeasurement.referenceRange
                        Definition

                        Guidance on how to interpret the value by comparison to a normal or recommended range.

                        ShortProvides guide for interpretation of component result
                        Comments

                        Most observations only have one generic reference range. Systems MAY choose to restrict to only supplying the relevant reference range based on knowledge about the patient (e.g., specific to the patient's age, gender, weight and other factors), but this might not be possible or appropriate. Whenever more than one reference range is supplied, the differences between them SHOULD be provided in the reference range and/or age properties.

                        Control0..*
                        TypeSeettp://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Observation#Observation.referenceRange
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Requirements

                        Knowing what values are considered "normal" can help evaluate the significance of a particular result. Need to be able to provide multiple reference ranges for different contexts.

                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))