minimal Common Oncology Data Elements (mCODE) Implementation Guide
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minimal Common Oncology Data Elements (mCODE) Implementation Guide, published by HL7 International / Clinical Interoperability Council. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 4.0.0-ballot built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/HL7/fhir-mCODE-ig/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: Human Specimen Profile

Official URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/mcode/StructureDefinition/mcode-human-specimen Version: 4.0.0-ballot
Active as of 2024-03-26 Maturity Level: 1 Computable Name: HumanSpecimen
Other Identifiers: OID:2.16.840.1.113883.4.642.40.15.42.26

A specimen taken from a Patient for the purpose of oncology-related testing. The profile includes extensions to specify a more precise body site and an identifier of source body structure at that site (for example, a tumor identifier).

Usage:

Changes since version true:

  • No changes
  • Formal Views of Profile Content

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

    This structure is derived from Specimen

    NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
    .. Specimen Specimen
    ... Slices for identifier S0..*IdentifierExternal Identifier
    Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:type
    .... identifier:bodyStructureIdentifier S0..*BodyStructureIdentifierAn identifier associating the specimen with a identified body structure, such as a tumor with a tumor identifier.
    ..... type S0..1CodeableConceptDescription of identifier
    ..... value S1..1stringThe value that is unique
    ... status S0..1codeavailable | unavailable | unsatisfactory | entered-in-error
    ... type S0..1CodeableConceptKind of material that forms the specimen
    Binding: Human Specimen Type Value Set (extensible)
    ... collection S0..1BackboneElementCollection details
    .... bodySite S0..1CodeableConceptAnatomical collection site
    ..... extension S0..*ExtensionExtension
    ..... locationQualifier S0..*CodeableConceptGeneral location qualifier (excluding laterality) for this bodySite
    URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/mcode/StructureDefinition/mcode-body-location-qualifier
    Binding: Body Location Qualifier Value Set (required)
    ..... lateralityQualifier S0..1CodeableConceptLaterality qualifier for this bodySite
    URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/mcode/StructureDefinition/mcode-laterality-qualifier
    Binding: Laterality Qualifier Value Set (required)

    doco Documentation for this format

    Terminology Bindings (Differential)

    PathConformanceValueSetURI
    Specimen.typeextensibleHumanSpecimenTypeVS
    http://hl7.org/fhir/us/mcode/ValueSet/mcode-human-specimen-type-vs
    from this IG
    NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
    .. Specimen 0..*SpecimenSample for analysis
    ... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
    ... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
    ... Slices for identifier SΣ0..*IdentifierExternal Identifier
    Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:type
    .... identifier:bodyStructureIdentifier S0..*BodyStructureIdentifierAn identifier associating the specimen with a identified body structure, such as a tumor with a tumor identifier.
    ..... use ?!Σ0..1codeusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
    Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .


    Required Pattern: usual
    ..... type SΣ0..1CodeableConceptDescription of identifier
    Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.


    Required Pattern: At least the following
    ...... coding1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
    Fixed Value: (complex)
    ....... system1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
    Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/resource-types
    ....... code1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: BodyStructure
    ..... value SΣ1..1stringThe value that is unique
    Example General: 123456
    ... type SΣ0..1CodeableConceptKind of material that forms the specimen
    Binding: Human Specimen Type Value Set (extensible)
    ... subject SΣ0..1Reference(Cancer Patient Profile)Where the specimen came from. This may be from patient(s), from a location (e.g., the source of an environmental sample), or a sampling of a substance or a device
    ... collection S0..1BackboneElementCollection details
    .... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    .... bodySite S0..1CodeableConceptAnatomical collection site
    Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.

    ..... Slices for extension S0..*ExtensionExtension
    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
    ..... locationQualifier S0..*CodeableConceptGeneral location qualifier (excluding laterality) for this bodySite
    URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/mcode/StructureDefinition/mcode-body-location-qualifier
    Binding: Body Location Qualifier Value Set (required)
    ..... lateralityQualifier S0..1CodeableConceptLaterality qualifier for this bodySite
    URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/mcode/StructureDefinition/mcode-laterality-qualifier
    Binding: Laterality Qualifier Value Set (required)

    doco Documentation for this format

    Terminology Bindings

    PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
    Specimen.identifier:bodyStructureIdentifier.userequiredPattern: usual
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1
    from the FHIR Standard
    Specimen.identifier:bodyStructureIdentifier.typeextensiblePattern: BodyStructure
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type
    from the FHIR Standard
    Specimen.statusrequiredSpecimenStatus
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/specimen-status|4.0.1
    from the FHIR Standard
    Specimen.typeextensibleHumanSpecimenTypeVS
    http://hl7.org/fhir/us/mcode/ValueSet/mcode-human-specimen-type-vs
    from this IG
    Specimen.collection.bodySiteexampleSNOMEDCTBodyStructures
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site
    from the FHIR Standard
    NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
    .. Specimen 0..*SpecimenSample for analysis
    ... id Σ0..1idLogical id of this artifact
    ... meta Σ0..1MetaMetadata about the resource
    ... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
    ... text 0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
    ... contained 0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
    ... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
    ... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
    ... Slices for identifier SΣ0..*IdentifierExternal Identifier
    Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:type
    .... identifier:bodyStructureIdentifier S0..*BodyStructureIdentifierAn identifier associating the specimen with a identified body structure, such as a tumor with a tumor identifier.
    ..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
    ..... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
    ..... use ?!Σ0..1codeusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
    Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .


    Required Pattern: usual
    ..... type SΣ0..1CodeableConceptDescription of identifier
    Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.


    Required Pattern: At least the following
    ...... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
    ...... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
    ...... coding1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
    Fixed Value: (complex)
    ....... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
    ....... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
    ....... system1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
    Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/resource-types
    ....... version0..1stringVersion of the system - if relevant
    ....... code1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: BodyStructure
    ....... display0..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
    ....... userSelected0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
    ...... text0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
    ..... system Σ0..1uriThe namespace for the identifier value
    Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
    ..... value SΣ1..1stringThe value that is unique
    Example General: 123456
    ..... period Σ0..1PeriodTime period when id is/was valid for use
    ..... assigner Σ0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that issued id (may be just text)
    ... accessionIdentifier Σ0..1IdentifierIdentifier assigned by the lab
    ... status ?!SΣ0..1codeavailable | unavailable | unsatisfactory | entered-in-error
    Binding: SpecimenStatus (required): Codes providing the status/availability of a specimen.

    ... type SΣ0..1CodeableConceptKind of material that forms the specimen
    Binding: Human Specimen Type Value Set (extensible)
    ... subject SΣ0..1Reference(Cancer Patient Profile)Where the specimen came from. This may be from patient(s), from a location (e.g., the source of an environmental sample), or a sampling of a substance or a device
    ... receivedTime Σ0..1dateTimeThe time when specimen was received for processing
    ... parent 0..*Reference(Specimen)Specimen from which this specimen originated
    ... request 0..*Reference(ServiceRequest)Why the specimen was collected
    ... collection S0..1BackboneElementCollection details
    .... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
    .... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
    .... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    .... collector Σ0..1Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole)Who collected the specimen
    .... collected[x] Σ0..1Collection time
    ..... collectedDateTimedateTime
    ..... collectedPeriodPeriod
    .... duration Σ0..1DurationHow long it took to collect specimen
    .... quantity 0..1SimpleQuantityThe quantity of specimen collected
    .... method 0..1CodeableConceptTechnique used to perform collection
    Binding: FHIRSpecimenCollectionMethod (example): The technique that is used to perform the procedure.

    .... bodySite S0..1CodeableConceptAnatomical collection site
    Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.

    ..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
    ..... Slices for extension S0..*ExtensionExtension
    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
    ..... locationQualifier S0..*CodeableConceptGeneral location qualifier (excluding laterality) for this bodySite
    URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/mcode/StructureDefinition/mcode-body-location-qualifier
    Binding: Body Location Qualifier Value Set (required)
    ..... lateralityQualifier S0..1CodeableConceptLaterality qualifier for this bodySite
    URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/mcode/StructureDefinition/mcode-laterality-qualifier
    Binding: Laterality Qualifier Value Set (required)
    ..... coding Σ0..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
    ..... text Σ0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
    .... fastingStatus[x] Σ0..1Whether or how long patient abstained from food and/or drink
    Binding: hl7VS-relevantClincialInformation (extensible): Codes describing the fasting status of the patient.

    ..... fastingStatusCodeableConceptCodeableConcept
    ..... fastingStatusDurationDuration
    ... processing 0..*BackboneElementProcessing and processing step details
    .... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
    .... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
    .... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    .... description 0..1stringTextual description of procedure
    .... procedure 0..1CodeableConceptIndicates the treatment step applied to the specimen
    Binding: SpecimenProcessingProcedure (example): Type indicating the technique used to process the specimen.

    .... additive 0..*Reference(Substance)Material used in the processing step
    .... time[x] 0..1Date and time of specimen processing
    ..... timeDateTimedateTime
    ..... timePeriodPeriod
    ... container 0..*BackboneElementDirect container of specimen (tube/slide, etc.)
    .... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
    .... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
    .... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    .... identifier Σ0..*IdentifierId for the container
    .... description 0..1stringTextual description of the container
    .... type 0..1CodeableConceptKind of container directly associated with specimen
    Binding: SpecimenContainerType (example): Type of specimen container.

    .... capacity 0..1SimpleQuantityContainer volume or size
    .... specimenQuantity 0..1SimpleQuantityQuantity of specimen within container
    .... additive[x] 0..1Additive associated with container
    Binding: hl7VS-additivePreservative (example): Substance added to specimen container.

    ..... additiveCodeableConceptCodeableConcept
    ..... additiveReferenceReference(Substance)
    ... condition Σ0..*CodeableConceptState of the specimen
    Binding: hl7VS-specimenCondition (extensible): Codes describing the state of the specimen.


    ... note 0..*AnnotationComments

    doco Documentation for this format

    Terminology Bindings

    PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
    Specimen.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
    Additional Bindings Purpose
    AllLanguages Max Binding
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages
    from the FHIR Standard
    Specimen.identifier:bodyStructureIdentifier.userequiredPattern: usual
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1
    from the FHIR Standard
    Specimen.identifier:bodyStructureIdentifier.typeextensiblePattern: BodyStructure
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type
    from the FHIR Standard
    Specimen.statusrequiredSpecimenStatus
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/specimen-status|4.0.1
    from the FHIR Standard
    Specimen.typeextensibleHumanSpecimenTypeVS
    http://hl7.org/fhir/us/mcode/ValueSet/mcode-human-specimen-type-vs
    from this IG
    Specimen.collection.methodexampleFHIRSpecimenCollectionMethod
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/specimen-collection-method
    from the FHIR Standard
    Specimen.collection.bodySiteexampleSNOMEDCTBodyStructures
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site
    from the FHIR Standard
    Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]extensibleHl7VSRelevantClincialInformation
    http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0916
    Specimen.processing.procedureexampleSpecimenProcessingProcedure
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/specimen-processing-procedure
    from the FHIR Standard
    Specimen.container.typeexampleSpecimenContainerType
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/specimen-container-type
    from the FHIR Standard
    Specimen.container.additive[x]exampleHl7VSAdditivePreservative
    http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0371
    Specimen.conditionextensibleHl7VSSpecimenCondition
    http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0493

    This structure is derived from Specimen

    Summary

    Must-Support: 12 elements

    Structures

    This structure refers to these other structures:

    Extensions

    This structure refers to these extensions:

    Slices

    This structure defines the following Slices:

    • The element Specimen.identifier is sliced based on the value of pattern:type

    Maturity: 1

    Differential View

    This structure is derived from Specimen

    NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
    .. Specimen Specimen
    ... Slices for identifier S0..*IdentifierExternal Identifier
    Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:type
    .... identifier:bodyStructureIdentifier S0..*BodyStructureIdentifierAn identifier associating the specimen with a identified body structure, such as a tumor with a tumor identifier.
    ..... type S0..1CodeableConceptDescription of identifier
    ..... value S1..1stringThe value that is unique
    ... status S0..1codeavailable | unavailable | unsatisfactory | entered-in-error
    ... type S0..1CodeableConceptKind of material that forms the specimen
    Binding: Human Specimen Type Value Set (extensible)
    ... collection S0..1BackboneElementCollection details
    .... bodySite S0..1CodeableConceptAnatomical collection site
    ..... extension S0..*ExtensionExtension
    ..... locationQualifier S0..*CodeableConceptGeneral location qualifier (excluding laterality) for this bodySite
    URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/mcode/StructureDefinition/mcode-body-location-qualifier
    Binding: Body Location Qualifier Value Set (required)
    ..... lateralityQualifier S0..1CodeableConceptLaterality qualifier for this bodySite
    URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/mcode/StructureDefinition/mcode-laterality-qualifier
    Binding: Laterality Qualifier Value Set (required)

    doco Documentation for this format

    Terminology Bindings (Differential)

    PathConformanceValueSetURI
    Specimen.typeextensibleHumanSpecimenTypeVS
    http://hl7.org/fhir/us/mcode/ValueSet/mcode-human-specimen-type-vs
    from this IG

    Key Elements View

    NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
    .. Specimen 0..*SpecimenSample for analysis
    ... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
    ... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
    ... Slices for identifier SΣ0..*IdentifierExternal Identifier
    Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:type
    .... identifier:bodyStructureIdentifier S0..*BodyStructureIdentifierAn identifier associating the specimen with a identified body structure, such as a tumor with a tumor identifier.
    ..... use ?!Σ0..1codeusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
    Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .


    Required Pattern: usual
    ..... type SΣ0..1CodeableConceptDescription of identifier
    Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.


    Required Pattern: At least the following
    ...... coding1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
    Fixed Value: (complex)
    ....... system1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
    Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/resource-types
    ....... code1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: BodyStructure
    ..... value SΣ1..1stringThe value that is unique
    Example General: 123456
    ... type SΣ0..1CodeableConceptKind of material that forms the specimen
    Binding: Human Specimen Type Value Set (extensible)
    ... subject SΣ0..1Reference(Cancer Patient Profile)Where the specimen came from. This may be from patient(s), from a location (e.g., the source of an environmental sample), or a sampling of a substance or a device
    ... collection S0..1BackboneElementCollection details
    .... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    .... bodySite S0..1CodeableConceptAnatomical collection site
    Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.

    ..... Slices for extension S0..*ExtensionExtension
    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
    ..... locationQualifier S0..*CodeableConceptGeneral location qualifier (excluding laterality) for this bodySite
    URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/mcode/StructureDefinition/mcode-body-location-qualifier
    Binding: Body Location Qualifier Value Set (required)
    ..... lateralityQualifier S0..1CodeableConceptLaterality qualifier for this bodySite
    URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/mcode/StructureDefinition/mcode-laterality-qualifier
    Binding: Laterality Qualifier Value Set (required)

    doco Documentation for this format

    Terminology Bindings

    PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
    Specimen.identifier:bodyStructureIdentifier.userequiredPattern: usual
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1
    from the FHIR Standard
    Specimen.identifier:bodyStructureIdentifier.typeextensiblePattern: BodyStructure
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type
    from the FHIR Standard
    Specimen.statusrequiredSpecimenStatus
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/specimen-status|4.0.1
    from the FHIR Standard
    Specimen.typeextensibleHumanSpecimenTypeVS
    http://hl7.org/fhir/us/mcode/ValueSet/mcode-human-specimen-type-vs
    from this IG
    Specimen.collection.bodySiteexampleSNOMEDCTBodyStructures
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site
    from the FHIR Standard

    Snapshot View

    NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
    .. Specimen 0..*SpecimenSample for analysis
    ... id Σ0..1idLogical id of this artifact
    ... meta Σ0..1MetaMetadata about the resource
    ... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
    ... text 0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
    ... contained 0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
    ... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
    ... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
    ... Slices for identifier SΣ0..*IdentifierExternal Identifier
    Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:type
    .... identifier:bodyStructureIdentifier S0..*BodyStructureIdentifierAn identifier associating the specimen with a identified body structure, such as a tumor with a tumor identifier.
    ..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
    ..... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
    ..... use ?!Σ0..1codeusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
    Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .


    Required Pattern: usual
    ..... type SΣ0..1CodeableConceptDescription of identifier
    Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.


    Required Pattern: At least the following
    ...... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
    ...... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
    ...... coding1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
    Fixed Value: (complex)
    ....... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
    ....... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
    ....... system1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
    Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/resource-types
    ....... version0..1stringVersion of the system - if relevant
    ....... code1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: BodyStructure
    ....... display0..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
    ....... userSelected0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
    ...... text0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
    ..... system Σ0..1uriThe namespace for the identifier value
    Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
    ..... value SΣ1..1stringThe value that is unique
    Example General: 123456
    ..... period Σ0..1PeriodTime period when id is/was valid for use
    ..... assigner Σ0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that issued id (may be just text)
    ... accessionIdentifier Σ0..1IdentifierIdentifier assigned by the lab
    ... status ?!SΣ0..1codeavailable | unavailable | unsatisfactory | entered-in-error
    Binding: SpecimenStatus (required): Codes providing the status/availability of a specimen.

    ... type SΣ0..1CodeableConceptKind of material that forms the specimen
    Binding: Human Specimen Type Value Set (extensible)
    ... subject SΣ0..1Reference(Cancer Patient Profile)Where the specimen came from. This may be from patient(s), from a location (e.g., the source of an environmental sample), or a sampling of a substance or a device
    ... receivedTime Σ0..1dateTimeThe time when specimen was received for processing
    ... parent 0..*Reference(Specimen)Specimen from which this specimen originated
    ... request 0..*Reference(ServiceRequest)Why the specimen was collected
    ... collection S0..1BackboneElementCollection details
    .... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
    .... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
    .... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    .... collector Σ0..1Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole)Who collected the specimen
    .... collected[x] Σ0..1Collection time
    ..... collectedDateTimedateTime
    ..... collectedPeriodPeriod
    .... duration Σ0..1DurationHow long it took to collect specimen
    .... quantity 0..1SimpleQuantityThe quantity of specimen collected
    .... method 0..1CodeableConceptTechnique used to perform collection
    Binding: FHIRSpecimenCollectionMethod (example): The technique that is used to perform the procedure.

    .... bodySite S0..1CodeableConceptAnatomical collection site
    Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.

    ..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
    ..... Slices for extension S0..*ExtensionExtension
    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
    ..... locationQualifier S0..*CodeableConceptGeneral location qualifier (excluding laterality) for this bodySite
    URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/mcode/StructureDefinition/mcode-body-location-qualifier
    Binding: Body Location Qualifier Value Set (required)
    ..... lateralityQualifier S0..1CodeableConceptLaterality qualifier for this bodySite
    URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/mcode/StructureDefinition/mcode-laterality-qualifier
    Binding: Laterality Qualifier Value Set (required)
    ..... coding Σ0..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
    ..... text Σ0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
    .... fastingStatus[x] Σ0..1Whether or how long patient abstained from food and/or drink
    Binding: hl7VS-relevantClincialInformation (extensible): Codes describing the fasting status of the patient.

    ..... fastingStatusCodeableConceptCodeableConcept
    ..... fastingStatusDurationDuration
    ... processing 0..*BackboneElementProcessing and processing step details
    .... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
    .... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
    .... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    .... description 0..1stringTextual description of procedure
    .... procedure 0..1CodeableConceptIndicates the treatment step applied to the specimen
    Binding: SpecimenProcessingProcedure (example): Type indicating the technique used to process the specimen.

    .... additive 0..*Reference(Substance)Material used in the processing step
    .... time[x] 0..1Date and time of specimen processing
    ..... timeDateTimedateTime
    ..... timePeriodPeriod
    ... container 0..*BackboneElementDirect container of specimen (tube/slide, etc.)
    .... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
    .... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
    .... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    .... identifier Σ0..*IdentifierId for the container
    .... description 0..1stringTextual description of the container
    .... type 0..1CodeableConceptKind of container directly associated with specimen
    Binding: SpecimenContainerType (example): Type of specimen container.

    .... capacity 0..1SimpleQuantityContainer volume or size
    .... specimenQuantity 0..1SimpleQuantityQuantity of specimen within container
    .... additive[x] 0..1Additive associated with container
    Binding: hl7VS-additivePreservative (example): Substance added to specimen container.

    ..... additiveCodeableConceptCodeableConcept
    ..... additiveReferenceReference(Substance)
    ... condition Σ0..*CodeableConceptState of the specimen
    Binding: hl7VS-specimenCondition (extensible): Codes describing the state of the specimen.


    ... note 0..*AnnotationComments

    doco Documentation for this format

    Terminology Bindings

    PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
    Specimen.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
    Additional Bindings Purpose
    AllLanguages Max Binding
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages
    from the FHIR Standard
    Specimen.identifier:bodyStructureIdentifier.userequiredPattern: usual
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1
    from the FHIR Standard
    Specimen.identifier:bodyStructureIdentifier.typeextensiblePattern: BodyStructure
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type
    from the FHIR Standard
    Specimen.statusrequiredSpecimenStatus
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/specimen-status|4.0.1
    from the FHIR Standard
    Specimen.typeextensibleHumanSpecimenTypeVS
    http://hl7.org/fhir/us/mcode/ValueSet/mcode-human-specimen-type-vs
    from this IG
    Specimen.collection.methodexampleFHIRSpecimenCollectionMethod
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/specimen-collection-method
    from the FHIR Standard
    Specimen.collection.bodySiteexampleSNOMEDCTBodyStructures
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site
    from the FHIR Standard
    Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]extensibleHl7VSRelevantClincialInformation
    http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0916
    Specimen.processing.procedureexampleSpecimenProcessingProcedure
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/specimen-processing-procedure
    from the FHIR Standard
    Specimen.container.typeexampleSpecimenContainerType
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/specimen-container-type
    from the FHIR Standard
    Specimen.container.additive[x]exampleHl7VSAdditivePreservative
    http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0371
    Specimen.conditionextensibleHl7VSSpecimenCondition
    http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0493

    This structure is derived from Specimen

    Summary

    Must-Support: 12 elements

    Structures

    This structure refers to these other structures:

    Extensions

    This structure refers to these extensions:

    Slices

    This structure defines the following Slices:

    • The element Specimen.identifier is sliced based on the value of pattern:type

    Maturity: 1

     

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