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

Left:Laboratory IVD Specimen Definition (http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/order-catalog/StructureDefinition/LabSpecimenDefinition)
Right:Laboratory IVD Specimen Definition (http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/order-catalog/StructureDefinition/LabSpecimenDefinition)

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'
InformationSpecimenDefinitionStructureDefinition LabSpecimenDefinition has a constraint that is removed in LabSpecimenDefinition and it is uncertain whether they are compatible (contained.contained.empty())
InformationSpecimenDefinitionStructureDefinition LabSpecimenDefinition has a constraint that is removed in LabSpecimenDefinition and it is uncertain whether they are compatible (contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty())
InformationSpecimenDefinitionStructureDefinition LabSpecimenDefinition has a constraint that is removed in LabSpecimenDefinition and it is uncertain whether they are compatible (contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty())
InformationSpecimenDefinitionStructureDefinition LabSpecimenDefinition has a constraint that is removed in LabSpecimenDefinition and it is uncertain whether they are compatible (contained.meta.security.empty())
InformationSpecimenDefinitionStructureDefinition LabSpecimenDefinition has a constraint that is removed in LabSpecimenDefinition and it is uncertain whether they are compatible (text.`div`.exists())
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: 'Business identifier of a kind of specimen' vs 'Business identifier'
InformationStructureDefinition.definitionValues for definition differ: 'A business identifier associated with the kind of specimen.' vs 'A business identifier assigned to this SpecimenDefinition.'
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.definitionValues for definition differ: 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).' vs '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).'
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.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.definitionValues for definition differ: 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).' vs '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).'
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: 'Container material' vs 'The material type used for the container'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Container description' vs 'The description of the kind of container'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Container capacity' vs 'The capacity of this kind of container'
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.definitionValues for definition differ: 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).' vs '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).'
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: 'Specimen container preparation' vs 'Special processing applied to the container for this specimen type'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Specimen requirements' vs 'Requirements for specimen delivery and special handling'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Specimen retention time' vs 'The usual time for retaining this kind of specimen'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Rejection criterion' vs 'Criterion specified for specimen rejection'
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.definitionValues for definition differ: 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).' vs '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).'
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: 'Temperature qualifier' vs 'Qualifies the interval of temperature'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Temperature range' vs 'Temperature range for these handling instructions'

Metadata

NameValueComments
.abstractfalse
    .baseDefinitionhttp://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/SpecimenDefinition
      .copyright
        .date2020-08-09T15:19:11+00:002025-06-12T15:52:07+00:00
        • Values Differ
        .descriptionThe LabSpecimenDefinition profile constrains the SpecimenDefinition resource to represent definitions of IVD specimens attached to laboratory procedures described in catalogs of laboratory services using these procedures and specimens.
          .experimental
            .fhirVersion4.0.15.0.0
            • Values Differ
            .jurisdiction
              ..jurisdiction[0]http://unstats.un.org/unsd/methods/m49/m49.htm#001
                .kindresource
                  .nameLabSpecimenDefinition
                    .publisherHL7 International - Orders and Observations Work GroupHL7 International / Orders and Observations
                    • Values Differ
                    .purposeThis profile only sets MustSupport on the minimal data of a SpecimenDefinition used in a laboratory compendium.
                      .statusdraft
                        .titleLaboratory IVD Specimen Definition
                          .typeSpecimenDefinition
                            .urlhttp://hl7.org/fhir/uv/order-catalog/StructureDefinition/LabSpecimenDefinition
                              .version0.1.01.0.0-ballot
                              • Values Differ

                              Structure

                              NameL FlagsL Card.L TypeL Description & ConstraintsR FlagsR Card.R TypeR Description & ConstraintsCommentsdoco
                              .. SpecimenDefinition 0..*SpecimenDefinitionKind of specimen
                              0..*SpecimenDefinitionKind of specimen
                              • StructureDefinition LabSpecimenDefinition has a constraint that is removed in LabSpecimenDefinition and it is uncertain whether they are compatible (contained.contained.empty())
                              • StructureDefinition LabSpecimenDefinition has a constraint that is removed in LabSpecimenDefinition and it is uncertain whether they are compatible (contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty())
                              • StructureDefinition LabSpecimenDefinition has a constraint that is removed in LabSpecimenDefinition and it is uncertain whether they are compatible (contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty())
                              • StructureDefinition LabSpecimenDefinition has a constraint that is removed in LabSpecimenDefinition and it is uncertain whether they are compatible (contained.meta.security.empty())
                              • StructureDefinition LabSpecimenDefinition has a constraint that is removed in LabSpecimenDefinition and it is uncertain whether they are compatible (text.`div`.exists())
                              ... 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
                                              ... identifier Σ0..1IdentifierBusiness identifier of a kind of specimenΣ0..1IdentifierBusiness identifier
                                                ... typeCollected Σ0..1CodeableConceptKind of material to collect
                                                Binding: ?? (example): The type of the specimen to be collected.
                                                Σ0..1CodeableConceptKind of material to collect
                                                Binding: ?? (example): The type of the specimen to be collected.
                                                  ... patientPreparation Σ0..*CodeableConceptPatient preparation for collection
                                                  Binding: ?? (example): Checks on the patient prior specimen collection.
                                                  Σ0..*CodeableConceptPatient preparation for collection
                                                  Binding: ?? (example): SCT descendants of 703763000 |Precondition value (qualifier value)|
                                                    ... timeAspect Σ0..1stringTime aspect for collection
                                                    Example General: 24 hour, 20' post charge
                                                    Σ0..1stringTime aspect for collection
                                                    Example General: 24 hour, 20' post charge
                                                      ... collection Σ0..*CodeableConceptSpecimen collection procedure
                                                      Binding: ?? (example): The action to collect a type of specimen.
                                                      Σ0..*CodeableConceptSpecimen collection procedure
                                                      Binding: ?? (example): SCT actions and procedures for specimen collection
                                                        ... typeTested S0..*BackboneElementSpecimen in container intended for testing by lab
                                                        S0..*BackboneElementSpecimen in container intended for testing by lab
                                                          .... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                            .... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                            0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                              .... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                              ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                .... isDerived 0..1booleanPrimary or secondary specimen
                                                                Example General: false
                                                                0..1booleanPrimary or secondary specimen
                                                                Example General: false
                                                                  .... type S0..1CodeableConceptType of intended specimen
                                                                  Binding: ?? (example): The type of specimen conditioned in a container for lab testing.
                                                                  S0..1CodeableConceptType of intended specimen
                                                                  Binding: ?? (example): The type of specimen conditioned in a container for lab testing.
                                                                    .... preference 1..1codepreferred | alternate
                                                                    Binding: ?? (required): Degree of preference of a type of conditioned specimen.
                                                                    Example General: preferred, alternate
                                                                    1..1codepreferred | alternate
                                                                    Binding: ?? (required): Degree of preference of a type of conditioned specimen.
                                                                    Example General: preferred, alternate
                                                                      .... container 0..1BackboneElementThe specimen's container0..1BackboneElementThe specimen's container
                                                                        ..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                                          ..... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                          0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                            ..... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                            ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                              ..... material 0..1CodeableConceptContainer material
                                                                              Binding: ?? (example): Types of material for specimen containers.
                                                                              0..1CodeableConceptThe material type used for the container
                                                                              Binding: ?? (example): SCT 32039001 |Glass|, 61088005 |Plastic|, 425620007 |Metal|
                                                                                ..... type 0..1CodeableConceptKind of container associated with the kind of specimen
                                                                                Binding: ?? (example): Type of specimen container.
                                                                                0..1CodeableConceptKind of container associated with the kind of specimen
                                                                                Binding: ?? (example): SCT descendants of 706041008 |Device for body fluid and tissue collection/transfer/processing (physical object)|
                                                                                  ..... cap 0..1CodeableConceptColor of container cap
                                                                                  Binding: ?? (example): Color of the container cap.
                                                                                  0..1CodeableConceptColor of container cap
                                                                                  Binding: ?? (example): Color of the container cap.
                                                                                    ..... description 0..1stringContainer description
                                                                                    Example General: Blue top tube with citrate
                                                                                    0..1markdownThe description of the kind of container
                                                                                    Example General: Blue top tube with citrate
                                                                                      ..... capacity 0..1??Container capacity0..1??The capacity of this kind of container
                                                                                        ..... minimumVolume[x] 0..1??, stringMinimum volume0..1??, stringMinimum volume
                                                                                          ..... additive 0..*BackboneElementAdditive associated with container
                                                                                          0..*BackboneElementAdditive associated with container
                                                                                            ...... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                                                              ...... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                                              0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                                                ...... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                                ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                                  ...... additive[x] 1..1CodeableConcept, Reference(Substance)Additive associated with container
                                                                                                  Binding: ?? (example): Substance added to specimen container.
                                                                                                  1..1CodeableConcept, Reference(SubstanceDefinition)Additive associated with container
                                                                                                  Binding: ?? (example): Substance added to specimen container.
                                                                                                    ..... preparation 0..1stringSpecimen container preparation0..1markdownSpecial processing applied to the container for this specimen type
                                                                                                      .... requirement 0..1stringSpecimen requirements0..1markdownRequirements for specimen delivery and special handling
                                                                                                        .... retentionTime 0..1DurationSpecimen retention time0..1DurationThe usual time for retaining this kind of specimen
                                                                                                          .... rejectionCriterion 0..*CodeableConceptRejection criterion
                                                                                                          Binding: ?? (example): Criterion for rejection of the specimen by laboratory.
                                                                                                          0..*CodeableConceptCriterion specified for specimen rejection
                                                                                                          Binding: ?? (example): Criterion for rejection of the specimen by laboratory.
                                                                                                            .... handling 0..*BackboneElementSpecimen handling before testing
                                                                                                            0..*BackboneElementSpecimen handling before testing
                                                                                                              ..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                                                                                ..... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                                                                0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                                                                  ..... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                                                  ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                                                    ..... temperatureQualifier 0..1CodeableConceptTemperature qualifier
                                                                                                                    Binding: ?? (example): Set of handling instructions prior testing of the specimen.
                                                                                                                    0..1CodeableConceptQualifies the interval of temperature
                                                                                                                    Binding: ?? (example): Set of handling instructions prior testing of the specimen.
                                                                                                                      ..... temperatureRange 0..1RangeTemperature range0..1RangeTemperature range for these handling instructions
                                                                                                                        ..... maxDuration 0..1DurationMaximum preservation time0..1DurationMaximum preservation time
                                                                                                                          ..... instruction 0..1stringPreservation instruction
                                                                                                                          Example General: freeze within 4 hours
                                                                                                                          0..1markdownPreservation instruction
                                                                                                                          Example General: freeze within 4 hours
                                                                                                                            .... singleUse 0..1booleanSpecimen for single use only
                                                                                                                            • Added this element
                                                                                                                            .... testingDestination 0..*CodeableConceptWhere the specimen will be tested
                                                                                                                            Binding: ?? (example): Codes specifying where the specimen will be tested.
                                                                                                                            • Added this element
                                                                                                                            ... url Σ0..1uriLogical canonical URL to reference this SpecimenDefinition (globally unique)
                                                                                                                            • Added this element
                                                                                                                            ... version Σ0..1stringBusiness version of the SpecimenDefinition
                                                                                                                            • Added this element
                                                                                                                            ... versionAlgorithm[x] Σ0..1string, CodingHow to compare versions
                                                                                                                            Binding: ?? (extensible)
                                                                                                                            • Added this element
                                                                                                                            ... name Σ0..1stringName for this {{title}} (computer friendly)
                                                                                                                            • Added this element
                                                                                                                            ... title Σ0..1stringName for this SpecimenDefinition (Human friendly)
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                                                                                                                            ... derivedFromCanonical Σ0..*canonical(SpecimenDefinition)Based on FHIR definition of another SpecimenDefinition
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                                                                                                                            ... derivedFromUri Σ0..*uriBased on external definition
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                                                                                                                            ... status ?!Σ1..1codedraft | active | retired | unknown
                                                                                                                            Binding: ?? (required): Codes identifying the status of a SpecimenDefinition resource.
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                                                                                                                            ... experimental Σ0..1booleanIf this SpecimenDefinition is not for real usage
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                                                                                                                            ... subject[x] Σ0..1CodeableConcept, Reference(Group)Type of subject for specimen collection
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                                                                                                                            ... date Σ0..1dateTimeDate status first applied
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                                                                                                                            ... publisher Σ0..1stringThe name of the individual or organization that published the SpecimenDefinition
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                                                                                                                            ... contact Σ0..*ContactDetailContact details for the publisher
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                                                                                                                            ... description 0..1markdownNatural language description of the SpecimenDefinition
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                                                                                                                            ... useContext 0..*UsageContextContent intends to support these contexts
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                                                                                                                            ... jurisdiction Σ0..*CodeableConceptIntended jurisdiction for this SpecimenDefinition (if applicable)
                                                                                                                            Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes for country, country subdivision and region for indicating where a resource is intended to be used.
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                                                                                                                            ... purpose 0..1markdownWhy this SpecimenDefinition is defined
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                                                                                                                            ... copyright 0..1markdownUse and/or publishing restrictions
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                                                                                                                            ... copyrightLabel 0..1stringCopyright holder and year(s)
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                                                                                                                            ... approvalDate 0..1dateWhen SpecimenDefinition was approved by publisher
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                                                                                                                            ... lastReviewDate 0..1dateThe date on which the asset content was last reviewed by the publisher
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                                                                                                                            ... effectivePeriod Σ0..1PeriodThe effective date range for the SpecimenDefinition
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