Kenya Lab Order Implementation Guide
0.1.0 - ci-build

Kenya Lab Order Implementation Guide, published by IntelliSOFT Consulting. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 0.1.0 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/IntelliSOFT-Consulting/Kenya-LabOrder-IG/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: Kenya Lab Specimen

Official URL: http://example.org/StructureDefinition/kenya-lab-specimen Version: 0.1.0
Draft as of 2025-12-18 Computable Name: KenyaLabSpecimen

Kenya specimen profile for lab workflows when specimen details are exchanged.

Usages:

You can also check for usages in the FHIR IG Statistics

Formal Views of Profile Content

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

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Specimen 0..* Specimen Sample for analysis
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier SΣ 1..* Identifier External Identifier
.... use ?!SΣ 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
.... type SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
.... system SΣ 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
.... value SΣ 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
... type SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Kind of material that forms the specimen
Binding: hl7VS-specimenType (example): The type of the specimen.
.... coding SΣ 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
..... system SΣ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
..... code SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
..... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
.... text SΣ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(Patient) Where the specimen came from. This may be from patient(s), from a location (e.g., the source of an environmental sample), or a sampling of a substance or a device
... receivedTime SΣ 0..1 dateTime The time when specimen was received for processing
... collection S 0..1 BackboneElement Collection details
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... collector SΣ 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole) Who collected the specimen
.... collected[x] SΣ 0..1 Collection time
..... collectedDateTime dateTime
..... collectedPeriod Period
.... bodySite S 0..1 CodeableConcept Anatomical collection site
Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.
..... coding SΣ 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
...... system SΣ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... text SΣ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Specimen.identifier.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Specimen.identifier.​type Base extensible IdentifierType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Specimen.status Base required SpecimenStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Specimen.type Base example hl7VS-specimenType 📦2.0.0 THO v7.0
Specimen.collection.​bodySite Base example SNOMED CT Body Structures 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Specimen If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Specimen If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource 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()
dom-4 error Specimen If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error Specimen If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Specimen A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from Specimen

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Specimen 0..* Specimen Sample for analysis
... identifier S 1..* Identifier External Identifier
.... use S 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
.... type S 1..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
.... system S 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
.... value S 1..1 string The value that is unique
... type S 1..1 CodeableConcept Kind of material that forms the specimen
.... coding S 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
..... system S 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
..... code S 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
..... display S 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
.... text S 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... subject S 1..1 Reference(Patient) Where the specimen came from. This may be from patient(s), from a location (e.g., the source of an environmental sample), or a sampling of a substance or a device
... collection S 0..1 BackboneElement Collection details
.... collector S 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole) Who collected the specimen
.... collected[x] S 0..1 dateTime, Period Collection time
.... bodySite S 0..1 CodeableConcept Anatomical collection site
..... coding S 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
...... system S 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
...... code S 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display S 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... text S 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept

doco Documentation for this format
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Specimen 0..* Specimen Sample for analysis
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier SΣ 1..* Identifier External Identifier
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... use ?!SΣ 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
.... type SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
.... system SΣ 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
.... value SΣ 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
.... period Σ 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
.... assigner Σ 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
... accessionIdentifier Σ 0..1 Identifier Identifier assigned by the lab
... status ?!Σ 0..1 code available | unavailable | unsatisfactory | entered-in-error
Binding: SpecimenStatus (required): Codes providing the status/availability of a specimen.
... type SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Kind of material that forms the specimen
Binding: hl7VS-specimenType (example): The type of the specimen.
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... coding SΣ 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... system SΣ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
..... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
..... code SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
..... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... userSelected Σ 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text SΣ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(Patient) Where the specimen came from. This may be from patient(s), from a location (e.g., the source of an environmental sample), or a sampling of a substance or a device
... receivedTime SΣ 0..1 dateTime The time when specimen was received for processing
... parent 0..* Reference(Specimen) Specimen from which this specimen originated
... request 0..* Reference(ServiceRequest) Why the specimen was collected
... collection S 0..1 BackboneElement Collection details
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... collector SΣ 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole) Who collected the specimen
.... collected[x] SΣ 0..1 Collection time
..... collectedDateTime dateTime
..... collectedPeriod Period
.... duration Σ 0..1 Duration How long it took to collect specimen
.... quantity 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) The quantity of specimen collected
.... method 0..1 CodeableConcept Technique used to perform collection
Binding: FHIRSpecimenCollectionMethod (example): The technique that is used to perform the procedure.
.... bodySite S 0..1 CodeableConcept Anatomical collection site
Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... coding SΣ 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... system SΣ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
...... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
...... userSelected Σ 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... text SΣ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
.... fastingStatus[x] Σ 0..1 Whether or how long patient abstained from food and/or drink
Binding: hl7VS-relevantClincialInformation (extensible): Codes describing the fasting status of the patient.
..... fastingStatusCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
..... fastingStatusDuration Duration
... processing 0..* BackboneElement Processing and processing step details
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... description 0..1 string Textual description of procedure
.... procedure 0..1 CodeableConcept Indicates the treatment step applied to the specimen
Binding: SpecimenProcessingProcedure (example): Type indicating the technique used to process the specimen.
.... additive 0..* Reference(Substance) Material used in the processing step
.... time[x] 0..1 Date and time of specimen processing
..... timeDateTime dateTime
..... timePeriod Period
... container 0..* BackboneElement Direct container of specimen (tube/slide, etc.)
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Id for the container
.... description 0..1 string Textual description of the container
.... type 0..1 CodeableConcept Kind of container directly associated with specimen
Binding: SpecimenContainerType (example): Type of specimen container.
.... capacity 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Container volume or size
.... specimenQuantity 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Quantity of specimen within container
.... additive[x] 0..1 Additive associated with container
Binding: hl7VS-additivePreservative (example): Substance added to specimen container.
..... additiveCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
..... additiveReference Reference(Substance)
... condition Σ 0..* CodeableConcept State of the specimen
Binding: hl7VS-specimenCondition (extensible): Codes describing the state of the specimen.
... note 0..* Annotation Comments

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Specimen.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Specimen.identifier.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Specimen.identifier.​type Base extensible IdentifierType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Specimen.status Base required SpecimenStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Specimen.type Base example hl7VS-specimenType 📦2.0.0 THO v7.0
Specimen.collection.​method Base example FHIR Specimen Collection Method 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Specimen.collection.​bodySite Base example SNOMED CT Body Structures 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Specimen.collection.​fastingStatus[x] Base extensible hl7VS-relevantClincialInformation 📦2.0.0 THO v7.0
Specimen.processing.​procedure Base example Specimen processing procedure 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Specimen.container.type Base example Specimen Container Type 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Specimen.container.additive[x] Base example hl7VS-additivePreservative 📦2.0.0 THO v7.0
Specimen.condition Base extensible hl7VS-specimenCondition 📦2.0.0 THO v7.0

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Specimen If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Specimen If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource 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()
dom-4 error Specimen If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error Specimen If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Specimen A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from Specimen

Summary

Mandatory: 9 elements(3 nested mandatory elements)
Must-Support: 22 elements

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Specimen 0..* Specimen Sample for analysis
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier SΣ 1..* Identifier External Identifier
.... use ?!SΣ 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
.... type SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
.... system SΣ 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
.... value SΣ 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
... type SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Kind of material that forms the specimen
Binding: hl7VS-specimenType (example): The type of the specimen.
.... coding SΣ 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
..... system SΣ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
..... code SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
..... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
.... text SΣ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(Patient) Where the specimen came from. This may be from patient(s), from a location (e.g., the source of an environmental sample), or a sampling of a substance or a device
... receivedTime SΣ 0..1 dateTime The time when specimen was received for processing
... collection S 0..1 BackboneElement Collection details
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... collector SΣ 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole) Who collected the specimen
.... collected[x] SΣ 0..1 Collection time
..... collectedDateTime dateTime
..... collectedPeriod Period
.... bodySite S 0..1 CodeableConcept Anatomical collection site
Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.
..... coding SΣ 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
...... system SΣ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... text SΣ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Specimen.identifier.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Specimen.identifier.​type Base extensible IdentifierType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Specimen.status Base required SpecimenStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Specimen.type Base example hl7VS-specimenType 📦2.0.0 THO v7.0
Specimen.collection.​bodySite Base example SNOMED CT Body Structures 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Specimen If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Specimen If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource 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()
dom-4 error Specimen If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error Specimen If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Specimen A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()

Differential View

This structure is derived from Specimen

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Specimen 0..* Specimen Sample for analysis
... identifier S 1..* Identifier External Identifier
.... use S 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
.... type S 1..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
.... system S 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
.... value S 1..1 string The value that is unique
... type S 1..1 CodeableConcept Kind of material that forms the specimen
.... coding S 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
..... system S 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
..... code S 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
..... display S 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
.... text S 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... subject S 1..1 Reference(Patient) Where the specimen came from. This may be from patient(s), from a location (e.g., the source of an environmental sample), or a sampling of a substance or a device
... collection S 0..1 BackboneElement Collection details
.... collector S 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole) Who collected the specimen
.... collected[x] S 0..1 dateTime, Period Collection time
.... bodySite S 0..1 CodeableConcept Anatomical collection site
..... coding S 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
...... system S 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
...... code S 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display S 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... text S 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept

doco Documentation for this format

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Specimen 0..* Specimen Sample for analysis
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier SΣ 1..* Identifier External Identifier
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... use ?!SΣ 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
.... type SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
.... system SΣ 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
.... value SΣ 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
.... period Σ 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
.... assigner Σ 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
... accessionIdentifier Σ 0..1 Identifier Identifier assigned by the lab
... status ?!Σ 0..1 code available | unavailable | unsatisfactory | entered-in-error
Binding: SpecimenStatus (required): Codes providing the status/availability of a specimen.
... type SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Kind of material that forms the specimen
Binding: hl7VS-specimenType (example): The type of the specimen.
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... coding SΣ 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... system SΣ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
..... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
..... code SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
..... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... userSelected Σ 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text SΣ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(Patient) Where the specimen came from. This may be from patient(s), from a location (e.g., the source of an environmental sample), or a sampling of a substance or a device
... receivedTime SΣ 0..1 dateTime The time when specimen was received for processing
... parent 0..* Reference(Specimen) Specimen from which this specimen originated
... request 0..* Reference(ServiceRequest) Why the specimen was collected
... collection S 0..1 BackboneElement Collection details
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... collector SΣ 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole) Who collected the specimen
.... collected[x] SΣ 0..1 Collection time
..... collectedDateTime dateTime
..... collectedPeriod Period
.... duration Σ 0..1 Duration How long it took to collect specimen
.... quantity 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) The quantity of specimen collected
.... method 0..1 CodeableConcept Technique used to perform collection
Binding: FHIRSpecimenCollectionMethod (example): The technique that is used to perform the procedure.
.... bodySite S 0..1 CodeableConcept Anatomical collection site
Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... coding SΣ 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... system SΣ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
...... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
...... userSelected Σ 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... text SΣ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
.... fastingStatus[x] Σ 0..1 Whether or how long patient abstained from food and/or drink
Binding: hl7VS-relevantClincialInformation (extensible): Codes describing the fasting status of the patient.
..... fastingStatusCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
..... fastingStatusDuration Duration
... processing 0..* BackboneElement Processing and processing step details
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... description 0..1 string Textual description of procedure
.... procedure 0..1 CodeableConcept Indicates the treatment step applied to the specimen
Binding: SpecimenProcessingProcedure (example): Type indicating the technique used to process the specimen.
.... additive 0..* Reference(Substance) Material used in the processing step
.... time[x] 0..1 Date and time of specimen processing
..... timeDateTime dateTime
..... timePeriod Period
... container 0..* BackboneElement Direct container of specimen (tube/slide, etc.)
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Id for the container
.... description 0..1 string Textual description of the container
.... type 0..1 CodeableConcept Kind of container directly associated with specimen
Binding: SpecimenContainerType (example): Type of specimen container.
.... capacity 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Container volume or size
.... specimenQuantity 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Quantity of specimen within container
.... additive[x] 0..1 Additive associated with container
Binding: hl7VS-additivePreservative (example): Substance added to specimen container.
..... additiveCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
..... additiveReference Reference(Substance)
... condition Σ 0..* CodeableConcept State of the specimen
Binding: hl7VS-specimenCondition (extensible): Codes describing the state of the specimen.
... note 0..* Annotation Comments

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Specimen.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Specimen.identifier.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Specimen.identifier.​type Base extensible IdentifierType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Specimen.status Base required SpecimenStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Specimen.type Base example hl7VS-specimenType 📦2.0.0 THO v7.0
Specimen.collection.​method Base example FHIR Specimen Collection Method 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Specimen.collection.​bodySite Base example SNOMED CT Body Structures 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Specimen.collection.​fastingStatus[x] Base extensible hl7VS-relevantClincialInformation 📦2.0.0 THO v7.0
Specimen.processing.​procedure Base example Specimen processing procedure 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Specimen.container.type Base example Specimen Container Type 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Specimen.container.additive[x] Base example hl7VS-additivePreservative 📦2.0.0 THO v7.0
Specimen.condition Base extensible hl7VS-specimenCondition 📦2.0.0 THO v7.0

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Specimen If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Specimen If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource 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()
dom-4 error Specimen If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error Specimen If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Specimen A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from Specimen

Summary

Mandatory: 9 elements(3 nested mandatory elements)
Must-Support: 22 elements

 

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