Profile Comparison between http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/order-catalog/StructureDefinition/LabObservationDefinition vs http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/order-catalog/StructureDefinition/LabObservationDefinition

Left:Laboratory Observation Definition (http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/order-catalog/StructureDefinition/LabObservationDefinition)
Right:Laboratory Observation Definition (http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/order-catalog/StructureDefinition/LabObservationDefinition)

Messages

ErrorStructureDefinition.versionValues for version differ: '0.1.0' vs '1.0.0-ballot'
InformationStructureDefinition.dateValues for date differ: '2020-08-09T15:19:11+00:00' vs '2025-06-12T15:52:07+00:00'
InformationStructureDefinition.publisherValues for publisher differ: 'HL7 International - Orders and Observations Work Group' vs 'HL7 International / Orders and Observations'
WarningStructureDefinition.fhirVersionValues for fhirVersion differ: '4.0.1' vs '5.0.0'
InformationStructureDefinition.commentValues for comment differ: 'The only time that a resource does not have an id is when it is being submitted to the server using a create operation.' vs '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.'
InformationStructureDefinition.commentValues for comment differ: 'Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.' vs '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.'
InformationStructureDefinition.commentValues for comment differ: 'Contained resources do not have narrative. Resources that are not contained SHOULD have a narrative. In some cases, a resource may only have text with little or no additional discrete data (as long as all minOccurs=1 elements are satisfied). This may be necessary for data from legacy systems where information is captured as a 'text blob' or where text is additionally entered raw or narrated and encoded information is added later.' vs '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.'
InformationStructureDefinition.definitionValues for definition differ: 'These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, and nor can they have their own independent transaction scope.' vs '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.'
InformationStructureDefinition.commentValues for comment differ: '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.' vs '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.'
InformationStructureDefinition.definitionValues for definition differ: 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.' vs '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.'
InformationStructureDefinition.definitionValues for definition differ: 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).' vs '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).'
InformationStructureDefinition.requirementsValues for requirements differ: '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](http://hl7.org/fhir/R4/extensibility.html#modifierExtension).' vs '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](http://hl7.org/fhir/R5/extensibility.html#modifierExtension).'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Category of observation' vs 'General type of observation'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Type of observation (code / type)' vs 'Type of observation'
InformationStructureDefinition.definitionValues for definition differ: 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.' vs '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.'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Business identifier for this ObservationDefinition instance' vs 'Business identifier of the ObservationDefinition'
InformationStructureDefinition.definitionValues for definition differ: 'A unique identifier assigned to this ObservationDefinition artifact.' vs 'Business identifiers assigned to this ObservationDefinition. by the performer and/or other systems. These identifiers remain constant as the resource is updated and propagates from server to server.'
InformationObservationDefinition.identifierElement maximum cardinalities differ: '2147483647' vs '1'
WarningObservationDefinition.permittedDataTypeElements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'false' vs 'true'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Multiple results allowed' vs 'Multiple results allowed for conforming observations'
InformationStructureDefinition.commentValues for comment differ: 'Only used if not implicit in observation code.' vs 'Only used if not implicit in observation code Example: 702659008 |Automated count technique|.'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Preferred report name' vs 'The preferred name to be used when reporting the observation results'

Metadata

NameValueComments
.abstractfalse
    .baseDefinitionhttp://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/ObservationDefinition
      .copyright
        .date2020-08-09T15:19:11+00:002025-06-12T15:52:07+00:00
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        .descriptionThis profile constrains the base resource ObservationDefinition when referenced by ActivityDefinition.observationResultRequirement in the context of a catalog of laboratory services. Such a resource specifies the form of an output observation produced by a laboratory service.
          .experimental
            .fhirVersion4.0.15.0.0
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            .jurisdiction
              ..jurisdiction[0]http://unstats.un.org/unsd/methods/m49/m49.htm#001
                .kindresource
                  .nameLabObservationDefinition
                    .publisherHL7 International - Orders and Observations Work GroupHL7 International / Orders and Observations
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                    .purpose
                      .statusdraft
                        .titleLaboratory Observation Definition
                          .typeObservationDefinition
                            .urlhttp://hl7.org/fhir/uv/order-catalog/StructureDefinition/LabObservationDefinition
                              .version0.1.01.0.0-ballot
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                              Structure

                              NameL FlagsL Card.L TypeL Description & ConstraintsR FlagsR Card.R TypeR Description & ConstraintsCommentsdoco
                              .. ObservationDefinition 0..*ObservationDefinitionDefinition of an observation
                              C0..*ObservationDefinitionDefinition of an observation
                                ... id Σ0..1stringLogical id of this artifactΣ0..1idLogical id of this artifact
                                  ... meta Σ0..1MetaMetadata about the resourceΣ0..1MetaMetadata about the resource
                                    ... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
                                      ... language 0..1codeLanguage of the resource content
                                      Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language.
                                      Additional BindingsPurpose
                                      ??Max Binding
                                      0..1codeLanguage of the resource content
                                      Binding: ?? (required): IETF language tag for a human language
                                      Additional BindingsPurpose
                                      ??Starter
                                        ... text 0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
                                          ... contained 0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
                                          0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
                                            ... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                            0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                              ... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
                                              ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
                                                ... category Σ0..*CodeableConceptCategory of observation
                                                Binding: ?? (example): Codes for high level observation categories.
                                                Σ0..*CodeableConceptGeneral type of observation
                                                Binding: ?? (example): Codes for high level observation categories.
                                                  ... code Σ1..1CodeableConceptType of observation (code / type)
                                                  Binding: ?? (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
                                                  Σ1..1CodeableConceptType of observation
                                                  Binding: ?? (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
                                                    .... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing0..1idUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                      .... Slices for extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                      Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
                                                      0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                      Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
                                                        .... Slices for coding Σ0..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
                                                        Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
                                                        Σ0..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
                                                        Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
                                                          .... text Σ0..1stringPlain text representation of the conceptΣ0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
                                                            ... identifier Σ0..*IdentifierBusiness identifier for this ObservationDefinition instance
                                                            Σ0..1IdentifierBusiness identifier of the ObservationDefinition
                                                            • Element maximum cardinalities differ: '2147483647' vs '1'
                                                            ... permittedDataType 0..*codeQuantity | CodeableConcept | string | boolean | integer | Range | Ratio | SampledData | time | dateTime | Period
                                                            Binding: ?? (required): Permitted data type for observation value.

                                                            Example General: CodeableConcept
                                                            SC0..*codeQuantity | CodeableConcept | string | boolean | integer | Range | Ratio | SampledData | time | dateTime | Period
                                                            Binding: ?? (required): Permitted data type for observation value.

                                                            Example General: CodeableConcept
                                                            • Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'false' vs 'true'
                                                            ... multipleResultsAllowed S0..1booleanMultiple results allowed
                                                            Example General: true
                                                            S0..1booleanMultiple results allowed for conforming observations
                                                            Example General: true
                                                              ... method 0..1CodeableConceptMethod used to produce the observation
                                                              Binding: ?? (example): Methods for simple observations.
                                                              0..1CodeableConceptMethod used to produce the observation
                                                              Binding: ?? (example): Methods for simple observations.
                                                                ... preferredReportName 0..1stringPreferred report name0..1stringThe preferred name to be used when reporting the observation results
                                                                  ... quantitativeDetails S0..1BackboneElementCharacteristics of quantitative results
                                                                  • Removed this element
                                                                  ... qualifiedInterval 0..*BackboneElementQualified range for continuous and ordinal observation results
                                                                  • Removed this element
                                                                  ... validCodedValueSet 0..1Reference(ValueSet)Value set of valid coded values for the observations conforming to this ObservationDefinition
                                                                  • Removed this element
                                                                  ... normalCodedValueSet 0..1Reference(ValueSet)Value set of normal coded values for the observations conforming to this ObservationDefinition
                                                                  • Removed this element
                                                                  ... abnormalCodedValueSet 0..1Reference(ValueSet)Value set of abnormal coded values for the observations conforming to this ObservationDefinition
                                                                  • Removed this element
                                                                  ... criticalCodedValueSet 0..1Reference(ValueSet)Value set of critical coded values for the observations conforming to this ObservationDefinition
                                                                  • Removed this element
                                                                  ... url Σ0..1uriLogical canonical URL to reference this ObservationDefinition (globally unique)
                                                                  • Added this element
                                                                  ... version Σ0..1stringBusiness version of the ObservationDefinition
                                                                  • Added this element
                                                                  ... versionAlgorithm[x] Σ0..1string, CodingHow to compare versions
                                                                  Binding: ?? (extensible)
                                                                  • Added this element
                                                                  ... name ΣC0..1stringName for this ObservationDefinition (computer friendly)
                                                                  • Added this element
                                                                  ... title Σ0..1stringName for this ObservationDefinition (human friendly)
                                                                  • Added this element
                                                                  ... status ?!Σ1..1codedraft | active | retired | unknown
                                                                  Binding: ?? (required): Codes identifying the state of an ObservationDefinition.
                                                                  • Added this element
                                                                  ... experimental Σ0..1booleanIf for testing purposes, not real usage
                                                                  • Added this element
                                                                  ... date Σ0..1dateTimeDate last changed
                                                                  • Added this element
                                                                  ... publisher Σ0..1stringThe name of the individual or organization that published the ObservationDefinition
                                                                  • Added this element
                                                                  ... contact Σ0..*ContactDetailContact details for the publisher
                                                                  • Added this element
                                                                  ... description 0..1markdownNatural language description of the ObservationDefinition
                                                                  • Added this element
                                                                  ... useContext Σ0..*UsageContextContent intends to support these contexts
                                                                  • Added this element
                                                                  ... jurisdiction Σ0..*CodeableConceptIntended jurisdiction for this ObservationDefinition (if applicable)
                                                                  Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes for country, country subdivision and region for indicating where a resource is intended to be used.
                                                                  • Added this element
                                                                  ... purpose 0..1markdownWhy this ObservationDefinition is defined
                                                                  • Added this element
                                                                  ... copyright 0..1markdownUse and/or publishing restrictions
                                                                  • Added this element
                                                                  ... copyrightLabel 0..1stringCopyright holder and year(s)
                                                                  • Added this element
                                                                  ... approvalDate 0..1dateWhen ObservationDefinition was approved by publisher
                                                                  • Added this element
                                                                  ... lastReviewDate 0..1dateDate on which the asset content was last reviewed by the publisher
                                                                  • Added this element
                                                                  ... effectivePeriod Σ0..1PeriodThe effective date range for the ObservationDefinition
                                                                  • Added this element
                                                                  ... derivedFromCanonical Σ0..*canonical(ObservationDefinition)Based on FHIR definition of another observation
                                                                  • Added this element
                                                                  ... derivedFromUri Σ0..*uriBased on external definition
                                                                  • Added this element
                                                                  ... subject Σ0..*CodeableConceptType of subject for the defined observation
                                                                  • Added this element
                                                                  ... performerType Σ0..1CodeableConceptDesired kind of performer for such kind of observation
                                                                  • Added this element
                                                                  ... bodySite 0..1CodeableConceptBody part to be observed
                                                                  Binding: ?? (example): SNOMED CT body structures.
                                                                  • Added this element
                                                                  ... specimen 0..*Reference(SpecimenDefinition)Kind of specimen used by this type of observation
                                                                  • Added this element
                                                                  ... device 0..*Reference(DeviceDefinition | Device)Measurement device or model of device
                                                                  • Added this element
                                                                  ... permittedUnit SC0..*CodingUnit for quantitative results
                                                                  Binding: ?? (preferred): Codes identifying units of measure.
                                                                  • Added this element
                                                                  ... qualifiedValue 0..*BackboneElementSet of qualified values for observation results
                                                                  • Added this element
                                                                  ... hasMember 0..*Reference(ObservationDefinition | Questionnaire)Definitions of related resources belonging to this kind of observation group
                                                                  • Added this element
                                                                  ... component C0..*BackboneElementComponent results
                                                                  • Added this element

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