CH ELM (R4)
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CH ELM (R4), published by Federal Office of Public Health FOPH. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 1.12.0 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/ahdis/ch-elm/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: CH ELM DiagnosticReport: Laboratory Report

Official URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/StructureDefinition/ch-elm-diagnosticreport Version: 1.12.0
Active as of 2025-09-19 Computable Name: ChElmDiagnosticReport

Copyright/Legal: CC0-1.0

This CH ELM base profile constrains the DiagnosticReport resource for the purpose of laboratory test reports.

Usages:

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Formal Views of Profile Content

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

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. DiagnosticReport 0..* ChLabDiagnosticReport CH ELM DiagnosticReport: Laboratory Report
This profile also imposes the profile DiagnosticReport: Laboratory Report
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... Slices for extension 1..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... extension:DiagnosticReportCompositionR5 1..1 (Complex) Associated Lab Report Composition
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-DiagnosticReport.composition
..... extension 0..0
..... url 1..1 uri "http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-DiagnosticReport.composition"
..... value[x] 1..1 Reference(CH LAB-Report Composition: Laboratory Report) Value of extension
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
.... use ?!Σ 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
.... system Σ 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Required Pattern: urn:ietf:rfc:3986
.... value ΣC 1..1 string The value that is unique
Constraints: ch-elm-doc-identifier
Example General: 123456
Example CH ELM: urn:uuid:d494503a-7bef-4551-853c-f3dced2c518f
... basedOn 1..1 Reference(CH ELM ServiceRequest: Laboratory Order) What was requested
... status ?!Σ 1..1 code Status of the Report
Binding: DiagnosticReportStatus (required): The status of the diagnostic report.
Required Pattern: final
... Slices for category Σ 0..* CodeableConcept Report Category
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this
Binding: DiagnosticServiceSectionCodes (example): Codes for diagnostic service sections.
.... category:studyType Σ 0..* CodeableConcept The way of grouping of the test results into clinically meaningful domains (e.g. hematology study, microbiology study, etc.)
Binding: Laboratory Study Types (required)
.... category:specialty Σ 0..* CodeableConcept The clinical domain of the laboratory performing the observation (e.g. microbiology, toxicology, chemistry)
Binding: Laboratory Specialty (required)
... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of (Laboratory) Report
Binding: Laboratory Report Types (preferred)
... subject Σ 1..1 Reference(CH ELM Patient) Who and/or what this report is about
... performer Σ 1..1 Reference(CH ELM Organization: Lab) Responsible Diagnostic Service.
... specimen 1..1 Reference(CH ELM Specimen: Laboratory) Specimens this report is based on.
... result 1..1 Reference(CH ELM Observation Results: Laboratory) results

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
DiagnosticReport.identifier.userequiredIdentifierUse
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
DiagnosticReport.statusrequiredPattern Value: final
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/diagnostic-report-status|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
DiagnosticReport.categoryexampleDiagnosticServiceSectionCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/diagnostic-service-sections
From the FHIR Standard
DiagnosticReport.category:studyTyperequiredLabStudyTypesEuVs
http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-studyType-eu-lab
DiagnosticReport.category:specialtyrequiredLabSpecialtyEuVs
http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-specialty-eu-lab
DiagnosticReport.codepreferredLabReportTypesEuVs
http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-reportType-eu-lab

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
ch-elm-doc-identifiererrorDiagnosticReport.identifier.valueThe identifier must be an UUID.
: startsWith('urn:uuid:')
dom-2errorDiagnosticReportIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorDiagnosticReportIf 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-4errorDiagnosticReportIf 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-5errorDiagnosticReportIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceDiagnosticReportA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from ChLabDiagnosticReport

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. DiagnosticReport 0..* ChLabDiagnosticReport CH ELM DiagnosticReport: Laboratory Report
This profile also imposes the profile DiagnosticReport: Laboratory Report
... identifier 1..1 Identifier Persistent, unique identifier for the diagnostic report (UUID)
.... system 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Required Pattern: urn:ietf:rfc:3986
.... value C 1..1 string The value that is unique
Constraints: ch-elm-doc-identifier
Example CH ELM: urn:uuid:d494503a-7bef-4551-853c-f3dced2c518f
... basedOn 1..1 Reference(CH ELM ServiceRequest: Laboratory Order) What was requested
... status 1..1 code Status of the Report
Required Pattern: final
... performer 1..1 Reference(CH ELM Organization: Lab) Responsible Diagnostic Service.
... specimen 1..1 Reference(CH ELM Specimen: Laboratory) Specimens this report is based on.
... result 1..1 Reference(CH ELM Observation Results: Laboratory) results

doco Documentation for this format

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
ch-elm-doc-identifiererrorDiagnosticReport.identifier.valueThe identifier must be an UUID.
: startsWith('urn:uuid:')
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. DiagnosticReport 0..* ChLabDiagnosticReport CH ELM DiagnosticReport: Laboratory Report
This profile also imposes the profile DiagnosticReport: Laboratory Report
... 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
... Slices for extension 1..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... extension:DiagnosticReportCompositionR5 1..1 (Complex) Associated Lab Report Composition
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-DiagnosticReport.composition
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..0
..... url 1..1 uri "http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-DiagnosticReport.composition"
..... value[x] 1..1 Reference(CH LAB-Report Composition: Laboratory Report) Value of extension
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ 1..1 Identifier Persistent, unique identifier for the diagnostic report (UUID)
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... use ?!Σ 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
.... type Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
.... system Σ 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Required Pattern: urn:ietf:rfc:3986
.... value ΣC 1..1 string The value that is unique
Constraints: ch-elm-doc-identifier
Example General: 123456
Example CH ELM: urn:uuid:d494503a-7bef-4551-853c-f3dced2c518f
.... 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)
... basedOn 1..1 Reference(CH ELM ServiceRequest: Laboratory Order) What was requested
... status ?!Σ 1..1 code Status of the Report
Binding: DiagnosticReportStatus (required): The status of the diagnostic report.
Required Pattern: final
... Slices for category Σ 0..* CodeableConcept Report Category
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this
Binding: DiagnosticServiceSectionCodes (example): Codes for diagnostic service sections.
.... category:studyType Σ 0..* CodeableConcept The way of grouping of the test results into clinically meaningful domains (e.g. hematology study, microbiology study, etc.)
Binding: Laboratory Study Types (required)
.... category:specialty Σ 0..* CodeableConcept The clinical domain of the laboratory performing the observation (e.g. microbiology, toxicology, chemistry)
Binding: Laboratory Specialty (required)
... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of (Laboratory) Report
Binding: Laboratory Report Types (preferred)
... subject Σ 1..1 Reference(CH ELM Patient) Who and/or what this report is about
... encounter Σ 0..1 Reference(Encounter) The healthcare event which this Laboratory Report is about (when test ordered).
... effective[x] Σ 0..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for report.
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
... issued Σ 0..1 instant DateTime this version was made
... performer Σ 1..1 Reference(CH ELM Organization: Lab) Responsible Diagnostic Service.
... resultsInterpreter Σ 0..* Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam) Primary result interpreter
... specimen 1..1 Reference(CH ELM Specimen: Laboratory) Specimens this report is based on.
... result 1..1 Reference(CH ELM Observation Results: Laboratory) results
... media Σ 0..* BackboneElement Key images associated with this report
.... 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
.... comment 0..1 string Comment about the image (e.g. explanation)
.... link Σ 1..1 Reference(Media) Reference to the image source
... conclusion 0..1 string Clinical conclusion (interpretation) of test results
... conclusionCode 0..* CodeableConcept Codes for the clinical conclusion of test results
Binding: SNOMEDCTClinicalFindings (example): Diagnosis codes provided as adjuncts to the report.
... presentedForm 0..* Attachment Entire report as issued (pdf recommended)

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
DiagnosticReport.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages
From the FHIR Standard
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
DiagnosticReport.identifier.userequiredIdentifierUse
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
DiagnosticReport.identifier.typeextensibleIdentifier Type Codes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
DiagnosticReport.statusrequiredPattern Value: final
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/diagnostic-report-status|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
DiagnosticReport.categoryexampleDiagnosticServiceSectionCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/diagnostic-service-sections
From the FHIR Standard
DiagnosticReport.category:studyTyperequiredLabStudyTypesEuVs
http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-studyType-eu-lab
DiagnosticReport.category:specialtyrequiredLabSpecialtyEuVs
http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-specialty-eu-lab
DiagnosticReport.codepreferredLabReportTypesEuVs
http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-reportType-eu-lab
DiagnosticReport.conclusionCodeexampleSNOMEDCTClinicalFindings
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/clinical-findings
From the FHIR Standard

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
ch-elm-doc-identifiererrorDiagnosticReport.identifier.valueThe identifier must be an UUID.
: startsWith('urn:uuid:')
dom-2errorDiagnosticReportIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorDiagnosticReportIf 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-4errorDiagnosticReportIf 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-5errorDiagnosticReportIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceDiagnosticReportA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. DiagnosticReport 0..* ChLabDiagnosticReport CH ELM DiagnosticReport: Laboratory Report
This profile also imposes the profile DiagnosticReport: Laboratory Report
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... Slices for extension 1..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... extension:DiagnosticReportCompositionR5 1..1 (Complex) Associated Lab Report Composition
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-DiagnosticReport.composition
..... extension 0..0
..... url 1..1 uri "http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-DiagnosticReport.composition"
..... value[x] 1..1 Reference(CH LAB-Report Composition: Laboratory Report) Value of extension
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
.... use ?!Σ 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
.... system Σ 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Required Pattern: urn:ietf:rfc:3986
.... value ΣC 1..1 string The value that is unique
Constraints: ch-elm-doc-identifier
Example General: 123456
Example CH ELM: urn:uuid:d494503a-7bef-4551-853c-f3dced2c518f
... basedOn 1..1 Reference(CH ELM ServiceRequest: Laboratory Order) What was requested
... status ?!Σ 1..1 code Status of the Report
Binding: DiagnosticReportStatus (required): The status of the diagnostic report.
Required Pattern: final
... Slices for category Σ 0..* CodeableConcept Report Category
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this
Binding: DiagnosticServiceSectionCodes (example): Codes for diagnostic service sections.
.... category:studyType Σ 0..* CodeableConcept The way of grouping of the test results into clinically meaningful domains (e.g. hematology study, microbiology study, etc.)
Binding: Laboratory Study Types (required)
.... category:specialty Σ 0..* CodeableConcept The clinical domain of the laboratory performing the observation (e.g. microbiology, toxicology, chemistry)
Binding: Laboratory Specialty (required)
... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of (Laboratory) Report
Binding: Laboratory Report Types (preferred)
... subject Σ 1..1 Reference(CH ELM Patient) Who and/or what this report is about
... performer Σ 1..1 Reference(CH ELM Organization: Lab) Responsible Diagnostic Service.
... specimen 1..1 Reference(CH ELM Specimen: Laboratory) Specimens this report is based on.
... result 1..1 Reference(CH ELM Observation Results: Laboratory) results

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
DiagnosticReport.identifier.userequiredIdentifierUse
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
DiagnosticReport.statusrequiredPattern Value: final
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/diagnostic-report-status|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
DiagnosticReport.categoryexampleDiagnosticServiceSectionCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/diagnostic-service-sections
From the FHIR Standard
DiagnosticReport.category:studyTyperequiredLabStudyTypesEuVs
http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-studyType-eu-lab
DiagnosticReport.category:specialtyrequiredLabSpecialtyEuVs
http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-specialty-eu-lab
DiagnosticReport.codepreferredLabReportTypesEuVs
http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-reportType-eu-lab

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
ch-elm-doc-identifiererrorDiagnosticReport.identifier.valueThe identifier must be an UUID.
: startsWith('urn:uuid:')
dom-2errorDiagnosticReportIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorDiagnosticReportIf 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-4errorDiagnosticReportIf 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-5errorDiagnosticReportIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceDiagnosticReportA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()

Differential View

This structure is derived from ChLabDiagnosticReport

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. DiagnosticReport 0..* ChLabDiagnosticReport CH ELM DiagnosticReport: Laboratory Report
This profile also imposes the profile DiagnosticReport: Laboratory Report
... identifier 1..1 Identifier Persistent, unique identifier for the diagnostic report (UUID)
.... system 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Required Pattern: urn:ietf:rfc:3986
.... value C 1..1 string The value that is unique
Constraints: ch-elm-doc-identifier
Example CH ELM: urn:uuid:d494503a-7bef-4551-853c-f3dced2c518f
... basedOn 1..1 Reference(CH ELM ServiceRequest: Laboratory Order) What was requested
... status 1..1 code Status of the Report
Required Pattern: final
... performer 1..1 Reference(CH ELM Organization: Lab) Responsible Diagnostic Service.
... specimen 1..1 Reference(CH ELM Specimen: Laboratory) Specimens this report is based on.
... result 1..1 Reference(CH ELM Observation Results: Laboratory) results

doco Documentation for this format

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
ch-elm-doc-identifiererrorDiagnosticReport.identifier.valueThe identifier must be an UUID.
: startsWith('urn:uuid:')

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. DiagnosticReport 0..* ChLabDiagnosticReport CH ELM DiagnosticReport: Laboratory Report
This profile also imposes the profile DiagnosticReport: Laboratory Report
... 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
... Slices for extension 1..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... extension:DiagnosticReportCompositionR5 1..1 (Complex) Associated Lab Report Composition
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-DiagnosticReport.composition
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..0
..... url 1..1 uri "http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-DiagnosticReport.composition"
..... value[x] 1..1 Reference(CH LAB-Report Composition: Laboratory Report) Value of extension
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ 1..1 Identifier Persistent, unique identifier for the diagnostic report (UUID)
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... use ?!Σ 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
.... type Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
.... system Σ 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Required Pattern: urn:ietf:rfc:3986
.... value ΣC 1..1 string The value that is unique
Constraints: ch-elm-doc-identifier
Example General: 123456
Example CH ELM: urn:uuid:d494503a-7bef-4551-853c-f3dced2c518f
.... 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)
... basedOn 1..1 Reference(CH ELM ServiceRequest: Laboratory Order) What was requested
... status ?!Σ 1..1 code Status of the Report
Binding: DiagnosticReportStatus (required): The status of the diagnostic report.
Required Pattern: final
... Slices for category Σ 0..* CodeableConcept Report Category
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this
Binding: DiagnosticServiceSectionCodes (example): Codes for diagnostic service sections.
.... category:studyType Σ 0..* CodeableConcept The way of grouping of the test results into clinically meaningful domains (e.g. hematology study, microbiology study, etc.)
Binding: Laboratory Study Types (required)
.... category:specialty Σ 0..* CodeableConcept The clinical domain of the laboratory performing the observation (e.g. microbiology, toxicology, chemistry)
Binding: Laboratory Specialty (required)
... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of (Laboratory) Report
Binding: Laboratory Report Types (preferred)
... subject Σ 1..1 Reference(CH ELM Patient) Who and/or what this report is about
... encounter Σ 0..1 Reference(Encounter) The healthcare event which this Laboratory Report is about (when test ordered).
... effective[x] Σ 0..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for report.
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
... issued Σ 0..1 instant DateTime this version was made
... performer Σ 1..1 Reference(CH ELM Organization: Lab) Responsible Diagnostic Service.
... resultsInterpreter Σ 0..* Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam) Primary result interpreter
... specimen 1..1 Reference(CH ELM Specimen: Laboratory) Specimens this report is based on.
... result 1..1 Reference(CH ELM Observation Results: Laboratory) results
... media Σ 0..* BackboneElement Key images associated with this report
.... 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
.... comment 0..1 string Comment about the image (e.g. explanation)
.... link Σ 1..1 Reference(Media) Reference to the image source
... conclusion 0..1 string Clinical conclusion (interpretation) of test results
... conclusionCode 0..* CodeableConcept Codes for the clinical conclusion of test results
Binding: SNOMEDCTClinicalFindings (example): Diagnosis codes provided as adjuncts to the report.
... presentedForm 0..* Attachment Entire report as issued (pdf recommended)

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
DiagnosticReport.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages
From the FHIR Standard
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
DiagnosticReport.identifier.userequiredIdentifierUse
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
DiagnosticReport.identifier.typeextensibleIdentifier Type Codes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
DiagnosticReport.statusrequiredPattern Value: final
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/diagnostic-report-status|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
DiagnosticReport.categoryexampleDiagnosticServiceSectionCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/diagnostic-service-sections
From the FHIR Standard
DiagnosticReport.category:studyTyperequiredLabStudyTypesEuVs
http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-studyType-eu-lab
DiagnosticReport.category:specialtyrequiredLabSpecialtyEuVs
http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-specialty-eu-lab
DiagnosticReport.codepreferredLabReportTypesEuVs
http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-reportType-eu-lab
DiagnosticReport.conclusionCodeexampleSNOMEDCTClinicalFindings
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/clinical-findings
From the FHIR Standard

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
ch-elm-doc-identifiererrorDiagnosticReport.identifier.valueThe identifier must be an UUID.
: startsWith('urn:uuid:')
dom-2errorDiagnosticReportIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorDiagnosticReportIf 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-4errorDiagnosticReportIf 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-5errorDiagnosticReportIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceDiagnosticReportA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()

 

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