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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 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
Active as of 2024-12-03 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 USCoreSpecimenProfile

    NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
    .. Specimen USCoreSpecimenProfile
    ... Slices for identifier S 0..* Identifier External Identifier
    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:type
    .... identifier:bodyStructureIdentifier S 0..* BodyStructureIdentifier An identifier associating the specimen with a identified body structure, such as a tumor with a tumor identifier.
    ..... type S 0..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
    ..... value S 1..1 string The value that is unique
    ... status S 0..1 code available | unavailable | unsatisfactory | entered-in-error
    ... type 1..1 CodeableConcept (USCDI) Kind of material that forms the specimen
    Binding: Human Specimen Type Value Set (extensible)
    ... collection S 0..1 BackboneElement Collection details
    .... bodySite S 0..1 CodeableConcept Anatomical collection site
    ..... extension S 0..* Extension Extension
    ..... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
    ...... locationQualifier S 0..* CodeableConcept General 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 S 0..1 CodeableConcept Laterality 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..* USCoreSpecimenProfile Sample for analysis
    ... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
    ... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
    ... Slices for identifier SΣ 0..* Identifier External Identifier
    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:type
    .... identifier:bodyStructureIdentifier S 0..* BodyStructureIdentifier An identifier associating the specimen with a identified body structure, such as a tumor with a tumor identifier.
    ..... use ?!Σ 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
    Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .


    Required Pattern: usual
    ..... type SΣ 0..1 CodeableConcept Description 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
    ...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
    Fixed Value: (complex)
    ....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
    Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/resource-types
    ....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: BodyStructure
    ..... value SΣ 1..1 string The value that is unique
    Example General: 123456
    ... type SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept (USCDI) Kind of material that forms the specimen
    Binding: Human Specimen Type Value Set (extensible)
    ... subject SΣ 0..1 Reference(Cancer Patient Profile) (USCDI) The patient where the specimen came from.
    ... collection S 0..1 BackboneElement Collection details
    .... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    .... bodySite S 0..1 CodeableConcept Anatomical collection site
    Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.

    ..... Slices for extension S 0..* Extension Extension
    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
    ...... locationQualifier S 0..* CodeableConcept General 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 S 0..1 CodeableConcept Laterality 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..* USCoreSpecimenProfile Sample for analysis
    ... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
    ... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
    ... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
    ... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
    ... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
    ... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    ... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
    ... Slices for identifier SΣ 0..* Identifier External Identifier
    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:type
    .... identifier:bodyStructureIdentifier S 0..* BodyStructureIdentifier An identifier associating the specimen with a identified body structure, such as a tumor with a tumor identifier.
    ..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    ..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
    ..... use ?!Σ 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
    Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .


    Required Pattern: usual
    ..... type SΣ 0..1 CodeableConcept Description 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
    ...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    ...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    ...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
    Fixed Value: (complex)
    ....... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    ....... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    ....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
    Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/resource-types
    ....... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
    ....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: BodyStructure
    ....... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
    ....... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
    ...... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
    ..... system Σ 0..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
    Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
    ..... value SΣ 1..1 string The value that is unique
    Example General: 123456
    ..... period Σ 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
    ..... assigner Σ 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
    ... accessionIdentifier Σ 0..1 Identifier Identifier assigned by the lab
    ... status ?!SΣ 0..1 code available | unavailable | unsatisfactory | entered-in-error
    Binding: SpecimenStatus (required): Codes providing the status/availability of a specimen.

    ... type SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept (USCDI) Kind of material that forms the specimen
    Binding: Human Specimen Type Value Set (extensible)
    ... subject SΣ 0..1 Reference(Cancer Patient Profile) (USCDI) The patient where the specimen came from.
    ... receivedTime Σ 0..1 dateTime The 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 S 0..1 BackboneElement Collection details
    .... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    .... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    .... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    .... collector Σ 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole) Who collected the specimen
    .... collected[x] Σ 0..1 Collection time
    ..... collectedDateTime dateTime
    ..... collectedPeriod Period
    .... duration Σ 0..1 Duration How long it took to collect specimen
    .... quantity 0..1 SimpleQuantity The quantity of specimen collected
    .... method 0..1 CodeableConcept Technique used to perform collection
    Binding: FHIRSpecimenCollectionMethod (example): The technique that is used to perform the procedure.

    .... bodySite S 0..1 CodeableConcept Anatomical collection site
    Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.

    ..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    ..... Slices for extension S 0..* Extension Extension
    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
    ...... locationQualifier S 0..* CodeableConcept General 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 S 0..1 CodeableConcept Laterality qualifier for this bodySite
    URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/mcode/StructureDefinition/mcode-laterality-qualifier
    Binding: Laterality Qualifier Value Set (required)
    ..... coding Σ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
    ..... text Σ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
    .... fastingStatus[x] Σ 0..1 Whether or how long patient abstained from food and/or drink
    Binding: hl7VS-relevantClincialInformation (extensible): Codes describing the fasting status of the patient.

    ..... fastingStatusCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
    ..... fastingStatusDuration Duration
    ... processing 0..* BackboneElement Processing and processing step details
    .... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    .... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    .... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    .... description 0..1 string Textual description of procedure
    .... procedure 0..1 CodeableConcept Indicates the treatment step applied to the specimen
    Binding: SpecimenProcessingProcedure (example): Type indicating the technique used to process the specimen.

    .... additive 0..* Reference(Substance) Material used in the processing step
    .... time[x] 0..1 Date and time of specimen processing
    ..... timeDateTime dateTime
    ..... timePeriod Period
    ... container 0..* BackboneElement Direct container of specimen (tube/slide, etc.)
    .... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    .... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    .... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    .... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Id for the container
    .... description 0..1 string Textual description of the container
    .... type 0..1 CodeableConcept Kind of container directly associated with specimen
    Binding: SpecimenContainerType (example): Type of specimen container.

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

    ..... additiveCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
    ..... additiveReference Reference(Substance)
    ... condition Σ 0..* CodeableConcept State of the specimen
    Binding: hl7VS-specimenCondition (extensible): Codes describing the state of the specimen.


    ... note 0..* Annotation Comments

    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 USCoreSpecimenProfile

    Summary

    Must-Support: 10 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 1 is sliced based on the value of Specimen.identifier

    Maturity: 1

    Differential View

    This structure is derived from USCoreSpecimenProfile

    NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
    .. Specimen USCoreSpecimenProfile
    ... Slices for identifier S 0..* Identifier External Identifier
    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:type
    .... identifier:bodyStructureIdentifier S 0..* BodyStructureIdentifier An identifier associating the specimen with a identified body structure, such as a tumor with a tumor identifier.
    ..... type S 0..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
    ..... value S 1..1 string The value that is unique
    ... status S 0..1 code available | unavailable | unsatisfactory | entered-in-error
    ... type 1..1 CodeableConcept (USCDI) Kind of material that forms the specimen
    Binding: Human Specimen Type Value Set (extensible)
    ... collection S 0..1 BackboneElement Collection details
    .... bodySite S 0..1 CodeableConcept Anatomical collection site
    ..... extension S 0..* Extension Extension
    ..... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
    ...... locationQualifier S 0..* CodeableConcept General 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 S 0..1 CodeableConcept Laterality 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..* USCoreSpecimenProfile Sample for analysis
    ... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
    ... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
    ... Slices for identifier SΣ 0..* Identifier External Identifier
    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:type
    .... identifier:bodyStructureIdentifier S 0..* BodyStructureIdentifier An identifier associating the specimen with a identified body structure, such as a tumor with a tumor identifier.
    ..... use ?!Σ 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
    Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .


    Required Pattern: usual
    ..... type SΣ 0..1 CodeableConcept Description 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
    ...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
    Fixed Value: (complex)
    ....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
    Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/resource-types
    ....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: BodyStructure
    ..... value SΣ 1..1 string The value that is unique
    Example General: 123456
    ... type SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept (USCDI) Kind of material that forms the specimen
    Binding: Human Specimen Type Value Set (extensible)
    ... subject SΣ 0..1 Reference(Cancer Patient Profile) (USCDI) The patient where the specimen came from.
    ... collection S 0..1 BackboneElement Collection details
    .... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    .... bodySite S 0..1 CodeableConcept Anatomical collection site
    Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.

    ..... Slices for extension S 0..* Extension Extension
    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
    ...... locationQualifier S 0..* CodeableConcept General 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 S 0..1 CodeableConcept Laterality 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..* USCoreSpecimenProfile Sample for analysis
    ... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
    ... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
    ... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
    ... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
    ... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
    ... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    ... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
    ... Slices for identifier SΣ 0..* Identifier External Identifier
    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:type
    .... identifier:bodyStructureIdentifier S 0..* BodyStructureIdentifier An identifier associating the specimen with a identified body structure, such as a tumor with a tumor identifier.
    ..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    ..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
    ..... use ?!Σ 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
    Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .


    Required Pattern: usual
    ..... type SΣ 0..1 CodeableConcept Description 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
    ...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    ...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    ...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
    Fixed Value: (complex)
    ....... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    ....... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    ....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
    Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/resource-types
    ....... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
    ....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: BodyStructure
    ....... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
    ....... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
    ...... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
    ..... system Σ 0..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
    Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
    ..... value SΣ 1..1 string The value that is unique
    Example General: 123456
    ..... period Σ 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
    ..... assigner Σ 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
    ... accessionIdentifier Σ 0..1 Identifier Identifier assigned by the lab
    ... status ?!SΣ 0..1 code available | unavailable | unsatisfactory | entered-in-error
    Binding: SpecimenStatus (required): Codes providing the status/availability of a specimen.

    ... type SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept (USCDI) Kind of material that forms the specimen
    Binding: Human Specimen Type Value Set (extensible)
    ... subject SΣ 0..1 Reference(Cancer Patient Profile) (USCDI) The patient where the specimen came from.
    ... receivedTime Σ 0..1 dateTime The 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 S 0..1 BackboneElement Collection details
    .... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    .... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    .... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    .... collector Σ 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole) Who collected the specimen
    .... collected[x] Σ 0..1 Collection time
    ..... collectedDateTime dateTime
    ..... collectedPeriod Period
    .... duration Σ 0..1 Duration How long it took to collect specimen
    .... quantity 0..1 SimpleQuantity The quantity of specimen collected
    .... method 0..1 CodeableConcept Technique used to perform collection
    Binding: FHIRSpecimenCollectionMethod (example): The technique that is used to perform the procedure.

    .... bodySite S 0..1 CodeableConcept Anatomical collection site
    Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.

    ..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    ..... Slices for extension S 0..* Extension Extension
    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
    ...... locationQualifier S 0..* CodeableConcept General 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 S 0..1 CodeableConcept Laterality qualifier for this bodySite
    URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/mcode/StructureDefinition/mcode-laterality-qualifier
    Binding: Laterality Qualifier Value Set (required)
    ..... coding Σ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
    ..... text Σ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
    .... fastingStatus[x] Σ 0..1 Whether or how long patient abstained from food and/or drink
    Binding: hl7VS-relevantClincialInformation (extensible): Codes describing the fasting status of the patient.

    ..... fastingStatusCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
    ..... fastingStatusDuration Duration
    ... processing 0..* BackboneElement Processing and processing step details
    .... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    .... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    .... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    .... description 0..1 string Textual description of procedure
    .... procedure 0..1 CodeableConcept Indicates the treatment step applied to the specimen
    Binding: SpecimenProcessingProcedure (example): Type indicating the technique used to process the specimen.

    .... additive 0..* Reference(Substance) Material used in the processing step
    .... time[x] 0..1 Date and time of specimen processing
    ..... timeDateTime dateTime
    ..... timePeriod Period
    ... container 0..* BackboneElement Direct container of specimen (tube/slide, etc.)
    .... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    .... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    .... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    .... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Id for the container
    .... description 0..1 string Textual description of the container
    .... type 0..1 CodeableConcept Kind of container directly associated with specimen
    Binding: SpecimenContainerType (example): Type of specimen container.

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

    ..... additiveCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
    ..... additiveReference Reference(Substance)
    ... condition Σ 0..* CodeableConcept State of the specimen
    Binding: hl7VS-specimenCondition (extensible): Codes describing the state of the specimen.


    ... note 0..* Annotation Comments

    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 USCoreSpecimenProfile

    Summary

    Must-Support: 10 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 1 is sliced based on the value of Specimen.identifier

    Maturity: 1

     

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