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Resource Profile: LabSpecimenDefinition - Detailed Descriptions

Draft as of 2023-07-08

Definitions for the LabSpecimenDefinition resource profile.

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

1. SpecimenDefinition
2. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested
Must Supporttrue
3. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested.type
Must Supporttrue

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

1. SpecimenDefinition
Definition

A kind of specimen with associated set of requirements.

Control0..*
Summaryfalse
2. SpecimenDefinition.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.

Control0..1
Typeuri
Is Modifiertrue
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
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 its narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
3. SpecimenDefinition.contained
Definition

These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, nor can they have their own independent transaction scope. This is allowed to be a Parameters resource if and only if it is referenced by a resource that provides context/meaning.

Control0..* This element is affected by the following invariants: dom-2, dom-4, dom-3, dom-5
TypeResource
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesinline resources, anonymous resources, contained 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.

4. SpecimenDefinition.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 managable, 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).

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifiertrue
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
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.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-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())
5. SpecimenDefinition.status
Definition

The current state of theSpecimenDefinition.

Control1..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from PublicationStatus

Codes identifying the status of a SpecimenDefinition resource.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Comments

A nominal state-transition diagram can be found in the Definition pattern documentation Unknown does not represent "other" - one of the defined statuses must apply. Unknown is used when the authoring system is not sure what the current status is.

See guidance around (not) making local changes to elements here.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
6. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested
Definition

Specimen conditioned in a container as expected by the testing laboratory.

Control0..*
TypeBackboneElement
Must Supporttrue
Summaryfalse
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
7. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested.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 managable, 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).

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifiertrue
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
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.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-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())
8. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested.type
Definition

The kind of specimen conditioned for testing expected by lab.

Control0..1
BindingFor example codes, see hl7VS-specimenType

The type of specimen conditioned in a container for lab testing.

TypeCodeableConcept
Must Supporttrue
Summaryfalse
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
9. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested.preference
Definition

The preference for this type of conditioned specimen.

Control1..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from SpecimenContainedPreference

Degree of preference of a type of conditioned specimen.

Typecode
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summaryfalse
Example
General:preferred, alternate
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-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.

1. SpecimenDefinition
Definition

A kind of specimen with associated set of requirements.

Control0..*
Summaryfalse
2. SpecimenDefinition.id
Definition

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

Control0..1
Typeid
Summarytrue
Comments

Within the context of the FHIR RESTful interactions, the resource has an id except for cases like the create and conditional update. Otherwise, the use of the resouce id depends on the given use case.

3. SpecimenDefinition.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.

Control0..1
TypeMeta
Summarytrue
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
4. SpecimenDefinition.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.

Control0..1
Typeuri
Is Modifiertrue
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
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 its narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
5. SpecimenDefinition.language
Definition

The base language in which the resource is written.

Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from AllLanguages IETF language tag for a human languag
Typecode
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summaryfalse
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).

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
6. SpecimenDefinition.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.

Control0..1 This element is affected by the following invariants: dom-6
TypeNarrative
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesnarrative, html, xhtml, display
Comments

Contained resources do not have a 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.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
7. SpecimenDefinition.contained
Definition

These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, nor can they have their own independent transaction scope. This is allowed to be a Parameters resource if and only if it is referenced by a resource that provides context/meaning.

Control0..* This element is affected by the following invariants: dom-2, dom-4, dom-3, dom-5
TypeResource
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesinline resources, anonymous resources, contained 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.

8. SpecimenDefinition.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 managable, 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.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
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.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-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())
9. SpecimenDefinition.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 managable, 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).

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifiertrue
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
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.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-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())
10. SpecimenDefinition.url
Definition

An absolute URL that is used to identify this SpecimenDefinition when it is referenced in a specification, model, design or an instance. This SHALL be a URL, SHOULD be globally unique, and SHOULD be an address at which this SpecimenDefinition is (or will be) published. The URL SHOULD include the major version of the SpecimenDefinition. For more information see Technical and Business Versions.

Control0..1
Typeuri
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

Allows the SpecimenDefinition to be referenced by a single globally unique identifier.

Comments

Can be a urn:uuid: or a urn:oid:, but real http: addresses are preferred. This is the URI that will be used when making canonical references to this resource.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
11. SpecimenDefinition.identifier
Definition

A business identifier assigned to this SpecimenDefinition.

NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Control0..1
TypeIdentifier
Summarytrue
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
12. SpecimenDefinition.version
Definition

The identifier that is used to identify this version of the SpecimenDefinition when it is referenced in a specification, model, design or instance. This is an arbitrary value managed by the SpecimenDefinition author and is not expected to be globally unique.

NoteThis is a business versionId, not a resource version id (see discussion)
Control0..1
Typestring
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Comments

There may be multiple different instances of a SpecimenDefinition that have the same identifier but different versions.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
13. SpecimenDefinition.versionAlgorithm[x]
Definition

Indicates the mechanism used to compare versions to determine which is more current.

Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from VersionAlgorithm; other codes may be used where these codes are not suitable
TypeChoice of: string, Coding
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Comments

If set as a string, this is a FHIRPath expression that has two additional context variables passed in - %version1 and %version2 and will return a negative number if version1 is newer, a positive number if version2 and a 0 if the version ordering can't be successfully be determined.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
14. SpecimenDefinition.name
Definition

A natural language name identifying the {{title}}. This name should be usable as an identifier for the module by machine processing applications such as code generation.

Control0..1
Typestring
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

Support human navigation and code generation.

Comments

The name is not expected to be globally unique. The name should be a simple alphanumeric type name to ensure that it is machine-processing friendly.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
15. SpecimenDefinition.title
Definition

A short, descriptive, user-friendly title for the SpecimenDefinition.

Control0..1
Typestring
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Obligations
Obligations
??
??
Summarytrue
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
16. SpecimenDefinition.derivedFromCanonical
Definition

The canonical URL pointing to another FHIR-defined SpecimenDefinition that is adhered to in whole or in part by this definition.

Control0..*
Typecanonical(SpecimenDefinition)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
17. SpecimenDefinition.derivedFromUri
Definition

The URL pointing to an externally-defined type of specimen, guideline or other definition that is adhered to in whole or in part by this definition.

Control0..*
Typeuri
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

Specimen definitions may be refinements of other definitions.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
18. SpecimenDefinition.status
Definition

The current state of theSpecimenDefinition.

Control1..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from PublicationStatus Codes identifying the status of a SpecimenDefinition resource
Typecode
Is Modifiertrue
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Comments

A nominal state-transition diagram can be found in the Definition pattern documentation Unknown does not represent "other" - one of the defined statuses must apply. Unknown is used when the authoring system is not sure what the current status is.

See guidance around (not) making local changes to elements here.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
19. SpecimenDefinition.experimental
Definition

A flag to indicate that this SpecimenDefinition is not authored for genuine usage.

Control0..1
Typeboolean
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Comments

Allows filtering of SpecimenDefinition that are appropriate for use vs. not.

Meaning if MissingIf absent, this resource is treated as though it is not experimental.
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
20. SpecimenDefinition.subject[x]
Definition

A code or group definition that describes the intended subject from which this kind of specimen is to be collected.

Control0..1
TypeChoice of: CodeableConcept, Reference(Group)
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Summarytrue
Comments

Examples: person, animal, device, water ….

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
21. SpecimenDefinition.date
Definition

For draft definitions, indicates the date of initial creation. For active definitions, represents the date of activation. For withdrawn definitions, indicates the date of withdrawal.

Control0..1
TypedateTime
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Comments

See guidance around (not) making local changes to elements here.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
22. SpecimenDefinition.publisher
Definition

Helps establish the "authority/credibility" of the SpecimenDefinition. May also allow for contact.

Control0..1
Typestring
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Obligations
Obligations
??
??
Summarytrue
Requirements

Usually an organization, but may be an individual. The publisher (or steward) of the SpecimenDefinition is the organization or individual primarily responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the SpecimenDefinition. This is not necessarily the same individual or organization that developed and initially authored the content. The publisher is the primary point of contact for questions or issues with the SpecimenDefinition. This item SHOULD be populated unless the information is available from context.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
23. SpecimenDefinition.contact
Definition

Contact details to assist a user in finding and communicating with the publisher.

Control0..*
TypeContactDetail
Summarytrue
Comments

May be a web site, an email address, a telephone number, etc.

See guidance around (not) making local changes to elements here.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
24. SpecimenDefinition.description
Definition

A free text natural language description of the SpecimenDefinition from the consumer's perspective.

Control0..1
Typemarkdown
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Obligations
Obligations
??
??
Summaryfalse
Comments

This description can be used to capture details such as comments about misuse, instructions for clinical use and interpretation, literature references, examples from the paper world, etc. It is not a rendering of the module as conveyed in the text field of the resource itself. This item SHOULD be populated unless the information is available from context.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
25. SpecimenDefinition.useContext
Definition

The content was developed with a focus and intent of supporting the contexts that are listed. These terms may be used to assist with indexing and searching of specimen definitions.

Control0..*
TypeUsageContext
Summaryfalse
Requirements

Assist in searching for appropriate content.

Comments

When multiple usageContexts are specified, there is no expectation for whether all or any of the contexts apply.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
26. SpecimenDefinition.jurisdiction
Definition

A jurisdiction in which the SpecimenDefinition is intended to be used.

Control0..*
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from JurisdictionValueSet; other codes may be used where these codes are not suitable Codes for country, country subdivision and region for indicating where a resource is intended to be used
TypeCodeableConcept
Obligations
Obligations
??
Standards StatusDeprecated (from Trial Use)
Summarytrue
Comments

DEPRECATION NOTE: For consistency, implementations are encouraged to migrate to using the new 'jurisdiction' code in the useContext element. (I.e. useContext.code indicating http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/usage-context-type#jurisdiction and useContext.valueCodeableConcept indicating the jurisdiction.)

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
27. SpecimenDefinition.purpose
Definition

Explains why this SpecimeDefinition is needed and why it has been designed as it has.

Control0..1
Typemarkdown
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Obligations
Obligations
??
??
Summaryfalse
Comments

This element does not describe the usage of the SpecimenDefinition. Rather it is for traceability of ''why'' the resource is either needed or ''why'' it is defined as it is. This may be used to point to source materials or specifications that drove the structure of this SpecimenDefinition.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
28. SpecimenDefinition.copyright
Definition

Copyright statement relating to the SpecimenDefinition and/or its contents. Copyright statements are generally legal restrictions on the use and publishing of the SpecimenDefinition.

Control0..1
Typemarkdown
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Obligations
Obligations
??
??
Summaryfalse
Requirements

Consumers of the SpecimenDefinition must be able to determine any legal restrictions on the use of the artifact and/or its content.

Alternate NamesLicense, Restrictions
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
29. SpecimenDefinition.copyrightLabel
Definition

A short string (<50 characters), suitable for inclusion in a page footer that identifies the copyright holder, effective period, and optionally whether rights are resctricted. (e.g. 'All rights reserved', 'Some rights reserved').

Control0..1
Typestring
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Obligations
Obligations
??
??
Summaryfalse
Requirements

Defines the content expected to be rendered in all representations of the artifact.

Comments

The (c) symbol should NOT be included in this string. It will be added by software when rendering the notation. Full details about licensing, restrictions, warrantees, etc. goes in the more general 'copyright' element.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
30. SpecimenDefinition.approvalDate
Definition

The date on which the asset content was approved by the publisher. Approval happens once when the content is officially approved for usage.

Control0..1
Typedate
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summaryfalse
Comments

The date may be more recent than the approval date because of minor changes / editorial corrections.

See guidance around (not) making local changes to elements here.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
31. SpecimenDefinition.lastReviewDate
Definition

The date on which the asset content was last reviewed. Review happens periodically after that, but doesn't change the original approval date.

Control0..1
Typedate
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summaryfalse
Comments

If specified, this is usually after the approval date.

See guidance around (not) making local changes to elements here.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
32. SpecimenDefinition.effectivePeriod
Definition

The period during which the SpecimenDefinition content was or is planned to be effective.

Control0..1
TypePeriod
Summarytrue
Comments

The effective period for a SpecimenDefinition determines when the content is applicable for usage and is independent of publication and review dates.

See guidance around (not) making local changes to elements here.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
33. SpecimenDefinition.typeCollected
Definition

The kind of material to be collected.

Control0..1
BindingFor example codes, see hl7VS-specimenType The type of the specimen to be collected
TypeCodeableConcept
Summarytrue
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
34. SpecimenDefinition.patientPreparation
Definition

Preparation of the patient for specimen collection.

Control0..*
BindingFor example codes, see PreparePatient SCT descendants of 703763000 |Precondition value (qualifier value)
TypeCodeableConcept
Summarytrue
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
35. SpecimenDefinition.timeAspect
Definition

Time aspect of specimen collection (duration or offset).

Control0..1
Typestring
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Example
General:24 hour, 20' post charge
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
36. SpecimenDefinition.collection
Definition

The action to be performed for collecting the specimen.

Control0..*
BindingFor example codes, see SpecimenCollection SCT actions and procedures for specimen collectio
TypeCodeableConcept
Summarytrue
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
37. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested
Definition

Specimen conditioned in a container as expected by the testing laboratory.

Control0..*
TypeBackboneElement
Must Supporttrue
Summaryfalse
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
38. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested.id
Definition

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

Control0..1 This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
39. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested.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 managable, 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.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
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.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-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. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested.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 managable, 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).

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifiertrue
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
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.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-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())
41. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested.isDerived
Definition

Primary of secondary specimen.

Control0..1
Typeboolean
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summaryfalse
Example
General:false
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
42. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested.type
Definition

The kind of specimen conditioned for testing expected by lab.

Control0..1
BindingFor example codes, see hl7VS-specimenType The type of specimen conditioned in a container for lab testing
TypeCodeableConcept
Must Supporttrue
Summaryfalse
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
43. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested.preference
Definition

The preference for this type of conditioned specimen.

Control1..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from SpecimenContainedPreference Degree of preference of a type of conditioned specimen
Typecode
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summaryfalse
Example
General:preferred, alternate
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
44. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested.container
Definition

The specimen's container.

Control0..1
TypeBackboneElement
Summaryfalse
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
45. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested.container.id
Definition

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

Control0..1 This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
46. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested.container.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 managable, 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.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
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.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-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())
47. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested.container.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 managable, 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).

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifiertrue
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
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.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-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())
48. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested.container.material
Definition

The type of material of the container.

Control0..1
BindingFor example codes, see ContainerMaterials SCT 32039001 |Glass|, 61088005 |Plastic|, 425620007 |Metal
TypeCodeableConcept
Summaryfalse
Comments

Examples: glass, plastic, metal.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
49. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested.container.type
Definition

The type of container used to contain this kind of specimen.

Control0..1
BindingFor example codes, see SpecimenContainerType SCT descendants of 706041008 |Device for body fluid and tissue collection/transfer/processing (physical object)
TypeCodeableConcept
Summaryfalse
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
50. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested.container.cap
Definition

Color of container cap.

Control0..1
BindingFor example codes, see ContainerCap Color of the container cap
TypeCodeableConcept
Summaryfalse
Requirements

From ISO 6710-2017 Table F.1 Recommended colour codes.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
51. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested.container.description
Definition

The textual description of the kind of container.

Control0..1
Typemarkdown
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summaryfalse
Example
General:Blue top tube with citrate
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
52. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested.container.capacity
Definition

The capacity (volume or other measure) of this kind of container.

Control0..1
TypeQuantity(SimpleQuantity)
Summaryfalse
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
53. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested.container.minimumVolume[x]
Definition

The minimum volume to be conditioned in the container.

Control0..1
TypeChoice of: Quantity(SimpleQuantity), string
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summaryfalse
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
54. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested.container.additive
Definition

Substance introduced in the kind of container to preserve, maintain or enhance the specimen. Examples: Formalin, Citrate, EDTA.

Control0..*
TypeBackboneElement
Summaryfalse
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
55. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested.container.additive.id
Definition

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

Control0..1 This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
56. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested.container.additive.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 managable, 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.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
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.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-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())
57. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested.container.additive.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 managable, 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).

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifiertrue
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
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.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-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. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested.container.additive.additive[x]
Definition

Substance introduced in the kind of container to preserve, maintain or enhance the specimen. Examples: Formalin, Citrate, EDTA.

Control1..1
BindingFor example codes, see hl7VS-additivePreservative Substance added to specimen container
TypeChoice of: CodeableConcept, Reference(SubstanceDefinition)
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Summaryfalse
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
59. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested.container.preparation
Definition

Special processing that should be applied to the container for this kind of specimen.

Control0..1
Typemarkdown
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summaryfalse
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
60. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested.requirement
Definition

Requirements for delivery and special handling of this kind of conditioned specimen.

Control0..1
Typemarkdown
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summaryfalse
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
61. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested.retentionTime
Definition

The usual time that a specimen of this kind is retained after the ordered tests are completed, for the purpose of additional testing.

Control0..1
TypeDuration
Summaryfalse
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
62. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested.singleUse
Definition

Specimen can be used by only one test or panel if the value is "true".

Control0..1
Typeboolean
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summaryfalse
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
63. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested.rejectionCriterion
Definition

Criterion for rejection of the specimen in its container by the laboratory.

Control0..*
BindingFor example codes, see RejectionCriterion Criterion for rejection of the specimen by laboratory
TypeCodeableConcept
Summaryfalse
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
64. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested.handling
Definition

Set of instructions for preservation/transport of the specimen at a defined temperature interval, prior the testing process.

Control0..*
TypeBackboneElement
Summaryfalse
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
65. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested.handling.id
Definition

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

Control0..1 This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
66. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested.handling.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 managable, 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.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
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.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-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())
67. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested.handling.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 managable, 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).

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifiertrue
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
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.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-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())
68. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested.handling.temperatureQualifier
Definition

It qualifies the interval of temperature, which characterizes an occurrence of handling. Conditions that are not related to temperature may be handled in the instruction element.

Control0..1
BindingFor example codes, see HandlingConditionSet Set of handling instructions prior testing of the specimen
TypeCodeableConcept
Summaryfalse
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
69. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested.handling.temperatureRange
Definition

The temperature interval for this set of handling instructions.

Control0..1
TypeRange
Summaryfalse
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
70. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested.handling.maxDuration
Definition

The maximum time interval of preservation of the specimen with these conditions.

Control0..1
TypeDuration
Summaryfalse
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
71. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested.handling.instruction
Definition

Additional textual instructions for the preservation or transport of the specimen. For instance, 'Protect from light exposure'.

Control0..1
Typemarkdown
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summaryfalse
Example
General:freeze within 4 hours
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
72. SpecimenDefinition.typeTested.testingDestination
Definition

Where the specimen will be tested: e.g., lab, sector, device or any combination of these.

Control0..*
BindingFor example codes, see DiagnosticServiceSectionCodes Codes specifying where the specimen will be tested
TypeCodeableConcept
Summaryfalse
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))