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 1.6.0 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 Observation Results: Laboratory (strict)

Official URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/StructureDefinition/ch-elm-observation-results-laboratory-strict Version: 1.6.0
Active as of 2024-10-31 Computable Name: ChElmObservationResultsLaboratoryStrict

Copyright/Legal: CC0-1.0

CH ELM profile for the Observation resource with a stricter validation mechanism than the base profile via binding strength reinforcement for the leading code element.

Usage:

Formal Views of Profile Content

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

This structure is derived from ChElmObservationResultsLaboratory

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation ChElmObservationResultsLaboratory This profile also imposes the profile Observation Results: laboratory
... code 1..1 ChElmCodeableConcept Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: CH ELM Results Laboratory Observation (required)

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Observation.coderequiredChElmResultsLaboratoryObservation
http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-results-laboratory-observation
from this IG
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C 0..* ChElmObservationResultsLaboratory CH ELM Observation Results: Laboratory
This profile also imposes the profile Observation Results: laboratory
obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
eu-lab-1: If observation status is other then "registered" or "cancelled", at least one of these Observation elements shall be provided: "value", "dataAbsentReason", "hasMember" or "component"
eu-lab-2: If observation has components and observation status is other then "registered" or "cancelled", at least one of these Observation.component elements shall be provided: "value" or "dataAbsentReason"
ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification: If Observation.code is a member of http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification, then Specimen.type must be a member of the mapped ValueSet in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification-to-results-completion-vs
ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification: If Observation.code is a member of http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification, then Observation.valueCodeableConcept must be a member of the mapped ValueSet in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification-to-results-completion-vs
ch-elm-interpretation-code-loinc: If Observation.code is mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code', then the interpretation code must be a member of the mapped ValueSet
ch-elm-interpretation-code-snomedct: If Observation.code is mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code', then the interpretation code must be a member of the mapped ValueSet
ch-elm-patient-name-representation-initial-loinc: If Observation.code is mapped to initials in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation then patient.name.first and given must have one character and the following elements must not be provided: patient.telecom, patient.address.line
ch-elm-patient-name-representation-initial-snomedct: If Observation.code is mapped to initials in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation then patient.name.first and given must have one character and the following elements must not be provided: patient.telecom, patient.address.line
ch-elm-patient-name-representation-initial-or-vctcode-loinc: If Observation.code is mapped to initials or vctcode in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation then patient.name family and given must have one character or - in case of a VCT patient - must be masked and the following elements must not be provided: patient.telecom, patient.address.line.
ch-elm-patient-name-representation-initial-or-vctcode-snomedct: If Observation.code is mapped to initials or vctcode in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation then patient.name family and given must have one character or - in case of a VCT patient - must be masked and the following elements must not be provided: patient.telecom, patient.address.line.
ch-elm-observation-profile-loinc: If Observation.code is mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-observation-profile', then the observation must be conform to the mapped profile
ch-elm-observation-profile-snomedct: If Observation.code is mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-observation-profile', then the observation must be conform to the mapped profile
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
.... supportingInfo 0..* Reference(Resource) Other information that may be relevant to this event.
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/workflow-supportingInfo
.... triggeredBy-r5 0..* (Complex) Optional Extensions Element
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.triggeredBy
..... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
...... extension:observation 0..* Extension Triggering observation.
....... extension 0..0
....... url 1..1 uri "observation"
....... value[x] 1..1 Reference(Observation) Value of extension
...... extension:type 0..* Extension The type of trigger
....... extension 0..0
....... url 1..1 uri "type"
....... value[x] 1..1 code Value of extension
...... extension:reason 0..* Extension Extension
....... extension 0..0
....... url 1..1 uri "reason"
....... value[x] 1..1 string Value of extension
..... url 1..1 uri "http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.triggeredBy"
.... certifiedRefMaterialCodeable 0..* CodeableConcept Certified Reference Material: CodeableConcept
URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/observation-certifiedRefMaterialCodeable
Binding: Laboratory Certified Reference Material (example)
.... certifiedRefMaterialIdentifer 0..* Identifier Certified Reference Material: Identifier
URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/observation-certifiedRefMaterialIdentifer
.... labTestKit 0..* Reference(Device) Device Laboratory Test Kit
URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/observation-deviceLabTestKit
.... value-r5 0..1 (Complex) only for result of type Attachment
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.value[x]
..... extension 0..0
..... url 1..1 uri "http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.value[x]"
..... value[x] 1..1 Attachment Value of extension
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... Slices for category 1..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


.... category:laboratory 1..1 CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.



Required Pattern: At least the following
..... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
...... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: laboratory
.... category:studyType 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 0..* CodeableConcept The clinical domain of the laboratory performing the observation (e.g. microbiology, toxicology, chemistry)
Binding: Laboratory Specialty (required)
... code 1..1 ChElmCodeableConcept Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: CH ELM Results Laboratory Observation (required)
... subject Σ 1..1 Reference(CH ELM Patient) Who and/or what the observation is about
.... reference ΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
... Slices for effective[x] Σ 1..1 dateTime Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
.... effective[x]:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
..... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
...... data-absent-reason 0..1 code effective[x] absence reason
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason
Binding: DataAbsentReason (required)
.... effective[x]:effectiveDateTime ΣC 1..1 dateTime Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
ch-elm-dateTime: At least the format YYYY-MM-DD is required.
..... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
...... data-absent-reason 0..1 code effective[x] absence reason
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason
Binding: DataAbsentReason (required)
... performer Σ 1..1 Reference(CH ELM Organization: Lab) Who is responsible for the observation
.... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
..... performerFunction 0..* CodeableConcept Type of performance
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/event-performerFunction
Binding: Performer Function Codes (extensible)
... Slices for value[x] ΣC 0..1 Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
.... valueString string
.... valueQuantity Quantity
.... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... value[x]:valueString ΣC 0..1 string String if required by leading code, see also 'Guidance - Laboratory Result'
.... value[x]:valueQuantity C 0..1 QuantityEuLab Quantity if required by leading code, see also 'Guidance - Laboratory Result'
qty-3: If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present
.... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept 0..1 ChElmCodeableConcept Positive/Negative or code for an additional organism specification, see also 'Guidance - Laboratory Result'
Binding: CH ELM Results Coded Values Laboratory (preferred)
Additional BindingsPurpose
Results Blood Group - SNOMED CT IPS Free Set candidate
Results Presence Absence - SNOMED CT IPS Free Set candidate
Results Microorganism - SNOMED CT IPS Free Set candidate
.... value[x]:valueRange C 0..1 RangeIPS Set of values bounded by low and high
rng-2: If present, low SHALL have a lower value than high
.... value[x]:valueRatio C 0..1 RatioEuLab A measured ratio using UCUM
rat-1: Numerator and denominator SHALL both be present, or both are absent. If both are absent, there SHALL be some extension present
.... value[x]:valueTime ΣC 0..1 time Actual result
.... value[x]:valueDateTime ΣC 0..1 dateTime Actual result
.... value[x]:valuePeriod ΣC 0..1 Period Actual result
... interpretation 1..1 ChElmCodeableConcept see also 'Guidance - Laboratory Result'
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


... specimen 1..1 Reference(CH ELM Specimen: Laboratory) Specimen used for this observation

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
Observation.statusrequiredPattern: final
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:laboratorypreferredPattern: laboratory
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:studyTyperequiredLabStudyTypesEuVs
http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-studyType-eu-lab
Observation.category:specialtyrequiredLabSpecialtyEuVs
http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-specialty-eu-lab
Observation.coderequiredChElmResultsLaboratoryObservation
http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-results-laboratory-observation
from this IG
Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConceptpreferredChElmResultsCodedValuesLaboratory
http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-results-coded-values-laboratory
from this IG
Observation.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
ch-elm-dateTimeerrorObservation.effective[x]:effectiveDateTimeAt least the format YYYY-MM-DD is required.
: $this.toString().length() >= 10
ch-elm-expecting-organism-specificationerrorObservationIf Observation.code is a member of http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification, then Observation.valueCodeableConcept must be a member of the mapped ValueSet in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification-to-results-completion-vs
: code.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification') implies (value.exists() and (value as CodeableConcept).exists() and (value as CodeableConcept).memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification-to-results-completion-vs'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).target.first().code))
ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specificationerrorObservationIf Observation.code is a member of http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification, then Specimen.type must be a member of the mapped ValueSet in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification-to-results-completion-vs
: code.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification') implies (specimen.resolve().exists() and specimen.resolve().type.exists() and specimen.resolve().type.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification-to-results-completion-vs'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).target.first().code))
ch-elm-interpretation-code-loincerrorObservationIf Observation.code is mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code', then the interpretation code must be a member of the mapped ValueSet
: 'http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).exists() implies interpretation.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).target.first().code)
ch-elm-interpretation-code-snomedcterrorObservationIf Observation.code is mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code', then the interpretation code must be a member of the mapped ValueSet
: 'http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code'.resolve().group.where(source='http://snomed.info/sct').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://snomed.info/sct').first().code).exists() implies interpretation.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code'.resolve().group.where(source='http://snomed.info/sct').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://snomed.info/sct').first().code).target.first().code)
ch-elm-observation-profile-loincerrorObservationIf Observation.code is mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-observation-profile', then the observation must be conform to the mapped profile
: 'http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-observation-profile'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).exists() implies conformsTo('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-observation-profile'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).target.first().code)
ch-elm-observation-profile-snomedcterrorObservationIf Observation.code is mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-observation-profile', then the observation must be conform to the mapped profile
: 'http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-observation-profile'.resolve().group.where(source='http://snomed.info/sct').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://snomed.info/sct').first().code).exists() implies conformsTo('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-observation-profile'.resolve().group.where(source='http://snomed.info/sct').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://snomed.info/sct').first().code).target.first().code)
ch-elm-patient-name-representation-initial-loincerrorObservationIf Observation.code is mapped to initials in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation then patient.name.first and given must have one character and the following elements must not be provided: patient.telecom, patient.address.line
: 'http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).empty() or ('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).target.first().code = 'initials' implies (subject.resolve().conformsTo('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/StructureDefinition/ChElmPatientInitials')))
ch-elm-patient-name-representation-initial-or-vctcode-loincerrorObservationIf Observation.code is mapped to initials or vctcode in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation then patient.name family and given must have one character or - in case of a VCT patient - must be masked and the following elements must not be provided: patient.telecom, patient.address.line.
: 'http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).empty() or ('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).target.first().code = 'initials-or-vctcode' implies (subject.resolve().conformsTo('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/StructureDefinition/ChElmPatientInitials') or subject.resolve().conformsTo('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/StructureDefinition/ChElmPatientVCT')))
ch-elm-patient-name-representation-initial-or-vctcode-snomedcterrorObservationIf Observation.code is mapped to initials or vctcode in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation then patient.name family and given must have one character or - in case of a VCT patient - must be masked and the following elements must not be provided: patient.telecom, patient.address.line.
: 'http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation'.resolve().group.where(source='http://snomed.info/sct').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://snomed.info/sct').first().code).empty() or ('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation'.resolve().group.where(source='http://snomed.info/sct').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://snomed.info/sct').first().code).target.first().code = 'initials-or-vctcode' implies (subject.resolve().conformsTo('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/StructureDefinition/ChElmPatientInitials') or subject.resolve().conformsTo('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/StructureDefinition/ChElmPatientVCT')))
ch-elm-patient-name-representation-initial-snomedcterrorObservationIf Observation.code is mapped to initials in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation then patient.name.first and given must have one character and the following elements must not be provided: patient.telecom, patient.address.line
: 'http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation'.resolve().group.where(source='http://snomed.info/sct').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://snomed.info/sct').first().code).empty() or ('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation'.resolve().group.where(source='http://snomed.info/sct').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://snomed.info/sct').first().code).target.first().code = 'initials' implies (subject.resolve().conformsTo('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/StructureDefinition/ChElmPatientInitials')))
dom-2errorObservationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorObservationIf 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-4errorObservationIf 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-5errorObservationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceObservationA 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())
eu-lab-1errorObservationIf observation status is other then "registered" or "cancelled", at least one of these Observation elements shall be provided: "value", "dataAbsentReason", "hasMember" or "component"
: (status in ('registered'|'cancelled')) or value.exists() or hasMember.exists() or component.exists() or dataAbsentReason.exists()
eu-lab-2errorObservationIf observation has components and observation status is other then "registered" or "cancelled", at least one of these Observation.component elements shall be provided: "value" or "dataAbsentReason"
: component.exists() implies (status in ('registered'|'cancelled')) or component.value.exists() or component.dataAbsentReason.exists()
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-6errorObservationdataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
: dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7errorObservationIf Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
: value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()
qty-3errorObservation.value[x]:valueQuantityIf a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present
: code.empty() or system.exists()
rat-1errorObservation.value[x]:valueRatioNumerator and denominator SHALL both be present, or both are absent. If both are absent, there SHALL be some extension present
: (numerator.empty() xor denominator.exists()) and (numerator.exists() or extension.exists())
rng-2errorObservation.value[x]:valueRangeIf present, low SHALL have a lower value than high
: low.empty() or high.empty() or (low <= high)
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C 0..* ChElmObservationResultsLaboratory CH ELM Observation Results: Laboratory
This profile also imposes the profile Observation Results: laboratory
obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
eu-lab-1: If observation status is other then "registered" or "cancelled", at least one of these Observation elements shall be provided: "value", "dataAbsentReason", "hasMember" or "component"
eu-lab-2: If observation has components and observation status is other then "registered" or "cancelled", at least one of these Observation.component elements shall be provided: "value" or "dataAbsentReason"
ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification: If Observation.code is a member of http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification, then Specimen.type must be a member of the mapped ValueSet in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification-to-results-completion-vs
ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification: If Observation.code is a member of http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification, then Observation.valueCodeableConcept must be a member of the mapped ValueSet in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification-to-results-completion-vs
ch-elm-interpretation-code-loinc: If Observation.code is mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code', then the interpretation code must be a member of the mapped ValueSet
ch-elm-interpretation-code-snomedct: If Observation.code is mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code', then the interpretation code must be a member of the mapped ValueSet
ch-elm-patient-name-representation-initial-loinc: If Observation.code is mapped to initials in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation then patient.name.first and given must have one character and the following elements must not be provided: patient.telecom, patient.address.line
ch-elm-patient-name-representation-initial-snomedct: If Observation.code is mapped to initials in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation then patient.name.first and given must have one character and the following elements must not be provided: patient.telecom, patient.address.line
ch-elm-patient-name-representation-initial-or-vctcode-loinc: If Observation.code is mapped to initials or vctcode in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation then patient.name family and given must have one character or - in case of a VCT patient - must be masked and the following elements must not be provided: patient.telecom, patient.address.line.
ch-elm-patient-name-representation-initial-or-vctcode-snomedct: If Observation.code is mapped to initials or vctcode in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation then patient.name family and given must have one character or - in case of a VCT patient - must be masked and the following elements must not be provided: patient.telecom, patient.address.line.
ch-elm-observation-profile-loinc: If Observation.code is mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-observation-profile', then the observation must be conform to the mapped profile
ch-elm-observation-profile-snomedct: If Observation.code is mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-observation-profile', then the observation must be conform to the mapped profile
... 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
... language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.

Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Laboratory Test Kit
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... supportingInfo 0..* Reference(Resource) Other information that may be relevant to this event.
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/workflow-supportingInfo
.... triggeredBy-r5 0..* (Complex) Optional Extensions Element
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.triggeredBy
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... extension:observation 0..* Extension Triggering observation.
....... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
....... extension 0..0
....... url 1..1 uri "observation"
....... value[x] 1..1 Reference(Observation) Value of extension
...... extension:type 0..* Extension The type of trigger
....... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
....... extension 0..0
....... url 1..1 uri "type"
....... value[x] 1..1 code Value of extension
...... extension:reason 0..* Extension Extension
....... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
....... extension 0..0
....... url 1..1 uri "reason"
....... value[x] 1..1 string Value of extension
..... url 1..1 uri "http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.triggeredBy"
.... certifiedRefMaterialCodeable 0..* CodeableConcept Certified Reference Material: CodeableConcept
URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/observation-certifiedRefMaterialCodeable
Binding: Laboratory Certified Reference Material (example)
.... certifiedRefMaterialIdentifer 0..* Identifier Certified Reference Material: Identifier
URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/observation-certifiedRefMaterialIdentifer
.... labTestKit 0..* Reference(Device) Device Laboratory Test Kit
URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/observation-deviceLabTestKit
.... value-r5 0..1 (Complex) only for result of type Attachment
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.value[x]
..... 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-Observation.value[x]"
..... value[x] 1..1 Attachment Value of extension
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
... basedOn Σ 0..* Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest) Fulfills plan, proposal or order
... partOf Σ 0..* Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy) Part of referenced event
... status ?!Σ 1..1 code Status of this observation (e.g. preliminary, final,...)
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.


Required Pattern: final
... Slices for category 1..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


.... category:laboratory 1..1 CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.



Required Pattern: At least the following
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
...... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: laboratory
...... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
...... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
.... category:studyType 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 0..* CodeableConcept The clinical domain of the laboratory performing the observation (e.g. microbiology, toxicology, chemistry)
Binding: Laboratory Specialty (required)
... code 1..1 ChElmCodeableConcept Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: CH ELM Results Laboratory Observation (required)
... subject Σ 1..1 Reference(CH ELM Patient) Who and/or what the observation is about
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... reference ΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
.... type Σ 0..1 uri Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).

.... identifier Σ 0..1 Identifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
.... display Σ 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
... focus Σ 0..* Reference(Resource) What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
... encounter Σ 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... Slices for effective[x] Σ 1..1 dateTime Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
.... effective[x]:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... data-absent-reason 0..1 code effective[x] absence reason
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason
Binding: DataAbsentReason (required)
.... effective[x]:effectiveDateTime ΣC 1..1 dateTime Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
ch-elm-dateTime: At least the format YYYY-MM-DD is required.
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... data-absent-reason 0..1 code effective[x] absence reason
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason
Binding: DataAbsentReason (required)
... issued Σ 0..1 instant Date/Time this result was made available
... performer Σ 1..1 Reference(CH ELM Organization: Lab) Who is responsible for the observation
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... performerFunction 0..* CodeableConcept Type of performance
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/event-performerFunction
Binding: Performer Function Codes (extensible)
.... reference ΣC 0..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
.... type Σ 0..1 uri Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).

.... identifier Σ 0..1 Identifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
.... display Σ 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
... Slices for value[x] ΣC 0..1 Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
.... valueString string
.... valueQuantity Quantity
.... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... value[x]:valueString ΣC 0..1 string String if required by leading code, see also 'Guidance - Laboratory Result'
.... value[x]:valueQuantity C 0..1 QuantityEuLab Quantity if required by leading code, see also 'Guidance - Laboratory Result'
qty-3: If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present
.... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept 0..1 ChElmCodeableConcept Positive/Negative or code for an additional organism specification, see also 'Guidance - Laboratory Result'
Binding: CH ELM Results Coded Values Laboratory (preferred)
Additional BindingsPurpose
Results Blood Group - SNOMED CT IPS Free Set candidate
Results Presence Absence - SNOMED CT IPS Free Set candidate
Results Microorganism - SNOMED CT IPS Free Set candidate
.... value[x]:valueRange C 0..1 RangeIPS Set of values bounded by low and high
rng-2: If present, low SHALL have a lower value than high
.... value[x]:valueRatio C 0..1 RatioEuLab A measured ratio using UCUM
rat-1: Numerator and denominator SHALL both be present, or both are absent. If both are absent, there SHALL be some extension present
.... value[x]:valueTime ΣC 0..1 time Actual result
.... value[x]:valueDateTime ΣC 0..1 dateTime Actual result
.... value[x]:valuePeriod ΣC 0..1 Period Actual result
... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept see also 'Guidance - Laboratory Result'
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

... interpretation 1..1 ChElmCodeableConcept see also 'Guidance - Laboratory Result'
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


... note 0..* Annotation Comments about the observation
... bodySite 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.

... method 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
Binding: Laboratory Techniques (preferred)
... specimen 1..1 Reference(CH ELM Specimen: Laboratory) Specimen used for this observation
... device 0..1 Reference(Device | DeviceMetric) Measuring instrument
... referenceRange C 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text
.... 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
.... low C 0..1 SimpleQuantity Low Range, if relevant
.... high C 0..1 SimpleQuantity High Range, if relevant
.... type 0..1 CodeableConcept Reference range qualifier
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.

.... appliesTo 0..* CodeableConcept Reference range population
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.


.... age 0..1 Range Applicable age range, if relevant
.... text 0..1 string Text based reference range in an observation
... hasMember Σ 0..* Reference(CH LAB Observation Results: Laboratory Report) Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
... derivedFrom Σ 0..* Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence) Related measurements the observation is made from
... component Σ 0..* BackboneElement Laboratory result
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... value-r5 0..1 (Complex) only for result of type Attachment
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.value[x]
...... 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-Observation.value[x]"
...... value[x] 1..1 Attachment Value of extension
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.

.... Slices for value[x] Σ 0..1 Actual component result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
..... valueQuantity Quantity
..... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
..... valueString string
..... valueBoolean boolean
..... valueInteger integer
..... valueRange Range
..... valueRatio Ratio
..... valueSampledData SampledData
..... valueTime time
..... valueDateTime dateTime
..... valuePeriod Period
..... value[x]:valueString Σ 0..1 string Actual component result
..... value[x]:valueRange C 0..1 RangeIPS Set of values bounded by low and high
rng-2: If present, low SHALL have a lower value than high
..... value[x]:valueRatio C 0..1 RatioEuLab A measured ratio using UCUM
rat-1: Numerator and denominator SHALL both be present, or both are absent. If both are absent, there SHALL be some extension present
..... value[x]:valueTime Σ 0..1 time Actual component result
..... value[x]:valueDateTime Σ 0..1 dateTime Actual component result
..... value[x]:valuePeriod Σ 0..1 Period Actual component result
..... value[x]:valueQuantity C 0..1 QuantityEuLab A measured amount using UCUM
qty-3: If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present
..... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Actual component result
Binding: Results Coded Values Laboratory - IPS (preferred)
Additional BindingsPurpose
Results Blood Group - SNOMED CT IPS Free Set candidate
Results Presence Absence - SNOMED CT IPS Free Set candidate
Results Microorganism - SNOMED CT IPS Free Set candidate
.... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

.... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


.... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
Observation.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.statusrequiredPattern: final
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:laboratorypreferredPattern: laboratory
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:studyTyperequiredLabStudyTypesEuVs
http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-studyType-eu-lab
Observation.category:specialtyrequiredLabSpecialtyEuVs
http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-specialty-eu-lab
Observation.coderequiredChElmResultsLaboratoryObservation
http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-results-laboratory-observation
from this IG
Observation.subject.typeextensibleResourceType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.performer.typeextensibleResourceType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConceptpreferredChElmResultsCodedValuesLaboratory
http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-results-coded-values-laboratory
from this IG
Observation.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.bodySiteexampleSNOMEDCTBodyStructures
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.methodpreferredLabTechniqueEuVs
http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-technique-eu-lab
Observation.referenceRange.typepreferredObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-meaning
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.appliesToexampleObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-appliesto
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.codeexampleLOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.value[x]:valueCodeableConceptpreferredResultsCodedValuesLaboratoryUvIps
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-coded-values-laboratory-uv-ips
Observation.component.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
ch-elm-dateTimeerrorObservation.effective[x]:effectiveDateTimeAt least the format YYYY-MM-DD is required.
: $this.toString().length() >= 10
ch-elm-expecting-organism-specificationerrorObservationIf Observation.code is a member of http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification, then Observation.valueCodeableConcept must be a member of the mapped ValueSet in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification-to-results-completion-vs
: code.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification') implies (value.exists() and (value as CodeableConcept).exists() and (value as CodeableConcept).memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification-to-results-completion-vs'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).target.first().code))
ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specificationerrorObservationIf Observation.code is a member of http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification, then Specimen.type must be a member of the mapped ValueSet in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification-to-results-completion-vs
: code.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification') implies (specimen.resolve().exists() and specimen.resolve().type.exists() and specimen.resolve().type.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification-to-results-completion-vs'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).target.first().code))
ch-elm-interpretation-code-loincerrorObservationIf Observation.code is mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code', then the interpretation code must be a member of the mapped ValueSet
: 'http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).exists() implies interpretation.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).target.first().code)
ch-elm-interpretation-code-snomedcterrorObservationIf Observation.code is mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code', then the interpretation code must be a member of the mapped ValueSet
: 'http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code'.resolve().group.where(source='http://snomed.info/sct').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://snomed.info/sct').first().code).exists() implies interpretation.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code'.resolve().group.where(source='http://snomed.info/sct').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://snomed.info/sct').first().code).target.first().code)
ch-elm-observation-profile-loincerrorObservationIf Observation.code is mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-observation-profile', then the observation must be conform to the mapped profile
: 'http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-observation-profile'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).exists() implies conformsTo('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-observation-profile'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).target.first().code)
ch-elm-observation-profile-snomedcterrorObservationIf Observation.code is mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-observation-profile', then the observation must be conform to the mapped profile
: 'http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-observation-profile'.resolve().group.where(source='http://snomed.info/sct').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://snomed.info/sct').first().code).exists() implies conformsTo('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-observation-profile'.resolve().group.where(source='http://snomed.info/sct').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://snomed.info/sct').first().code).target.first().code)
ch-elm-patient-name-representation-initial-loincerrorObservationIf Observation.code is mapped to initials in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation then patient.name.first and given must have one character and the following elements must not be provided: patient.telecom, patient.address.line
: 'http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).empty() or ('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).target.first().code = 'initials' implies (subject.resolve().conformsTo('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/StructureDefinition/ChElmPatientInitials')))
ch-elm-patient-name-representation-initial-or-vctcode-loincerrorObservationIf Observation.code is mapped to initials or vctcode in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation then patient.name family and given must have one character or - in case of a VCT patient - must be masked and the following elements must not be provided: patient.telecom, patient.address.line.
: 'http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).empty() or ('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).target.first().code = 'initials-or-vctcode' implies (subject.resolve().conformsTo('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/StructureDefinition/ChElmPatientInitials') or subject.resolve().conformsTo('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/StructureDefinition/ChElmPatientVCT')))
ch-elm-patient-name-representation-initial-or-vctcode-snomedcterrorObservationIf Observation.code is mapped to initials or vctcode in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation then patient.name family and given must have one character or - in case of a VCT patient - must be masked and the following elements must not be provided: patient.telecom, patient.address.line.
: 'http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation'.resolve().group.where(source='http://snomed.info/sct').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://snomed.info/sct').first().code).empty() or ('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation'.resolve().group.where(source='http://snomed.info/sct').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://snomed.info/sct').first().code).target.first().code = 'initials-or-vctcode' implies (subject.resolve().conformsTo('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/StructureDefinition/ChElmPatientInitials') or subject.resolve().conformsTo('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/StructureDefinition/ChElmPatientVCT')))
ch-elm-patient-name-representation-initial-snomedcterrorObservationIf Observation.code is mapped to initials in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation then patient.name.first and given must have one character and the following elements must not be provided: patient.telecom, patient.address.line
: 'http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation'.resolve().group.where(source='http://snomed.info/sct').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://snomed.info/sct').first().code).empty() or ('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation'.resolve().group.where(source='http://snomed.info/sct').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://snomed.info/sct').first().code).target.first().code = 'initials' implies (subject.resolve().conformsTo('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/StructureDefinition/ChElmPatientInitials')))
dom-2errorObservationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorObservationIf 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-4errorObservationIf 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-5errorObservationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceObservationA 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())
eu-lab-1errorObservationIf observation status is other then "registered" or "cancelled", at least one of these Observation elements shall be provided: "value", "dataAbsentReason", "hasMember" or "component"
: (status in ('registered'|'cancelled')) or value.exists() or hasMember.exists() or component.exists() or dataAbsentReason.exists()
eu-lab-2errorObservationIf observation has components and observation status is other then "registered" or "cancelled", at least one of these Observation.component elements shall be provided: "value" or "dataAbsentReason"
: component.exists() implies (status in ('registered'|'cancelled')) or component.value.exists() or component.dataAbsentReason.exists()
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-3errorObservation.referenceRangeMust have at least a low or a high or text
: low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()
obs-6errorObservationdataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
: dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7errorObservationIf Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
: value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()
qty-3errorObservation.value[x]:valueQuantity, Observation.component.value[x]:valueQuantityIf a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present
: code.empty() or system.exists()
rat-1errorObservation.value[x]:valueRatio, Observation.component.value[x]:valueRatioNumerator and denominator SHALL both be present, or both are absent. If both are absent, there SHALL be some extension present
: (numerator.empty() xor denominator.exists()) and (numerator.exists() or extension.exists())
rng-2errorObservation.value[x]:valueRange, Observation.component.value[x]:valueRangeIf present, low SHALL have a lower value than high
: low.empty() or high.empty() or (low <= high)

This structure is derived from ChElmObservationResultsLaboratory

Summary

Differential View

This structure is derived from ChElmObservationResultsLaboratory

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation ChElmObservationResultsLaboratory This profile also imposes the profile Observation Results: laboratory
... code 1..1 ChElmCodeableConcept Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: CH ELM Results Laboratory Observation (required)

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Observation.coderequiredChElmResultsLaboratoryObservation
http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-results-laboratory-observation
from this IG

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C 0..* ChElmObservationResultsLaboratory CH ELM Observation Results: Laboratory
This profile also imposes the profile Observation Results: laboratory
obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
eu-lab-1: If observation status is other then "registered" or "cancelled", at least one of these Observation elements shall be provided: "value", "dataAbsentReason", "hasMember" or "component"
eu-lab-2: If observation has components and observation status is other then "registered" or "cancelled", at least one of these Observation.component elements shall be provided: "value" or "dataAbsentReason"
ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification: If Observation.code is a member of http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification, then Specimen.type must be a member of the mapped ValueSet in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification-to-results-completion-vs
ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification: If Observation.code is a member of http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification, then Observation.valueCodeableConcept must be a member of the mapped ValueSet in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification-to-results-completion-vs
ch-elm-interpretation-code-loinc: If Observation.code is mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code', then the interpretation code must be a member of the mapped ValueSet
ch-elm-interpretation-code-snomedct: If Observation.code is mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code', then the interpretation code must be a member of the mapped ValueSet
ch-elm-patient-name-representation-initial-loinc: If Observation.code is mapped to initials in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation then patient.name.first and given must have one character and the following elements must not be provided: patient.telecom, patient.address.line
ch-elm-patient-name-representation-initial-snomedct: If Observation.code is mapped to initials in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation then patient.name.first and given must have one character and the following elements must not be provided: patient.telecom, patient.address.line
ch-elm-patient-name-representation-initial-or-vctcode-loinc: If Observation.code is mapped to initials or vctcode in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation then patient.name family and given must have one character or - in case of a VCT patient - must be masked and the following elements must not be provided: patient.telecom, patient.address.line.
ch-elm-patient-name-representation-initial-or-vctcode-snomedct: If Observation.code is mapped to initials or vctcode in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation then patient.name family and given must have one character or - in case of a VCT patient - must be masked and the following elements must not be provided: patient.telecom, patient.address.line.
ch-elm-observation-profile-loinc: If Observation.code is mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-observation-profile', then the observation must be conform to the mapped profile
ch-elm-observation-profile-snomedct: If Observation.code is mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-observation-profile', then the observation must be conform to the mapped profile
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
.... supportingInfo 0..* Reference(Resource) Other information that may be relevant to this event.
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/workflow-supportingInfo
.... triggeredBy-r5 0..* (Complex) Optional Extensions Element
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.triggeredBy
..... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
...... extension:observation 0..* Extension Triggering observation.
....... extension 0..0
....... url 1..1 uri "observation"
....... value[x] 1..1 Reference(Observation) Value of extension
...... extension:type 0..* Extension The type of trigger
....... extension 0..0
....... url 1..1 uri "type"
....... value[x] 1..1 code Value of extension
...... extension:reason 0..* Extension Extension
....... extension 0..0
....... url 1..1 uri "reason"
....... value[x] 1..1 string Value of extension
..... url 1..1 uri "http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.triggeredBy"
.... certifiedRefMaterialCodeable 0..* CodeableConcept Certified Reference Material: CodeableConcept
URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/observation-certifiedRefMaterialCodeable
Binding: Laboratory Certified Reference Material (example)
.... certifiedRefMaterialIdentifer 0..* Identifier Certified Reference Material: Identifier
URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/observation-certifiedRefMaterialIdentifer
.... labTestKit 0..* Reference(Device) Device Laboratory Test Kit
URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/observation-deviceLabTestKit
.... value-r5 0..1 (Complex) only for result of type Attachment
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.value[x]
..... extension 0..0
..... url 1..1 uri "http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.value[x]"
..... value[x] 1..1 Attachment Value of extension
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... Slices for category 1..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


.... category:laboratory 1..1 CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.



Required Pattern: At least the following
..... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
...... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: laboratory
.... category:studyType 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 0..* CodeableConcept The clinical domain of the laboratory performing the observation (e.g. microbiology, toxicology, chemistry)
Binding: Laboratory Specialty (required)
... code 1..1 ChElmCodeableConcept Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: CH ELM Results Laboratory Observation (required)
... subject Σ 1..1 Reference(CH ELM Patient) Who and/or what the observation is about
.... reference ΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
... Slices for effective[x] Σ 1..1 dateTime Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
.... effective[x]:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
..... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
...... data-absent-reason 0..1 code effective[x] absence reason
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason
Binding: DataAbsentReason (required)
.... effective[x]:effectiveDateTime ΣC 1..1 dateTime Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
ch-elm-dateTime: At least the format YYYY-MM-DD is required.
..... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
...... data-absent-reason 0..1 code effective[x] absence reason
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason
Binding: DataAbsentReason (required)
... performer Σ 1..1 Reference(CH ELM Organization: Lab) Who is responsible for the observation
.... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
..... performerFunction 0..* CodeableConcept Type of performance
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/event-performerFunction
Binding: Performer Function Codes (extensible)
... Slices for value[x] ΣC 0..1 Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
.... valueString string
.... valueQuantity Quantity
.... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... value[x]:valueString ΣC 0..1 string String if required by leading code, see also 'Guidance - Laboratory Result'
.... value[x]:valueQuantity C 0..1 QuantityEuLab Quantity if required by leading code, see also 'Guidance - Laboratory Result'
qty-3: If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present
.... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept 0..1 ChElmCodeableConcept Positive/Negative or code for an additional organism specification, see also 'Guidance - Laboratory Result'
Binding: CH ELM Results Coded Values Laboratory (preferred)
Additional BindingsPurpose
Results Blood Group - SNOMED CT IPS Free Set candidate
Results Presence Absence - SNOMED CT IPS Free Set candidate
Results Microorganism - SNOMED CT IPS Free Set candidate
.... value[x]:valueRange C 0..1 RangeIPS Set of values bounded by low and high
rng-2: If present, low SHALL have a lower value than high
.... value[x]:valueRatio C 0..1 RatioEuLab A measured ratio using UCUM
rat-1: Numerator and denominator SHALL both be present, or both are absent. If both are absent, there SHALL be some extension present
.... value[x]:valueTime ΣC 0..1 time Actual result
.... value[x]:valueDateTime ΣC 0..1 dateTime Actual result
.... value[x]:valuePeriod ΣC 0..1 Period Actual result
... interpretation 1..1 ChElmCodeableConcept see also 'Guidance - Laboratory Result'
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


... specimen 1..1 Reference(CH ELM Specimen: Laboratory) Specimen used for this observation

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Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
Observation.statusrequiredPattern: final
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:laboratorypreferredPattern: laboratory
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:studyTyperequiredLabStudyTypesEuVs
http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-studyType-eu-lab
Observation.category:specialtyrequiredLabSpecialtyEuVs
http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-specialty-eu-lab
Observation.coderequiredChElmResultsLaboratoryObservation
http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-results-laboratory-observation
from this IG
Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConceptpreferredChElmResultsCodedValuesLaboratory
http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-results-coded-values-laboratory
from this IG
Observation.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
ch-elm-dateTimeerrorObservation.effective[x]:effectiveDateTimeAt least the format YYYY-MM-DD is required.
: $this.toString().length() >= 10
ch-elm-expecting-organism-specificationerrorObservationIf Observation.code is a member of http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification, then Observation.valueCodeableConcept must be a member of the mapped ValueSet in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification-to-results-completion-vs
: code.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification') implies (value.exists() and (value as CodeableConcept).exists() and (value as CodeableConcept).memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification-to-results-completion-vs'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).target.first().code))
ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specificationerrorObservationIf Observation.code is a member of http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification, then Specimen.type must be a member of the mapped ValueSet in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification-to-results-completion-vs
: code.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification') implies (specimen.resolve().exists() and specimen.resolve().type.exists() and specimen.resolve().type.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification-to-results-completion-vs'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).target.first().code))
ch-elm-interpretation-code-loincerrorObservationIf Observation.code is mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code', then the interpretation code must be a member of the mapped ValueSet
: 'http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).exists() implies interpretation.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).target.first().code)
ch-elm-interpretation-code-snomedcterrorObservationIf Observation.code is mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code', then the interpretation code must be a member of the mapped ValueSet
: 'http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code'.resolve().group.where(source='http://snomed.info/sct').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://snomed.info/sct').first().code).exists() implies interpretation.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code'.resolve().group.where(source='http://snomed.info/sct').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://snomed.info/sct').first().code).target.first().code)
ch-elm-observation-profile-loincerrorObservationIf Observation.code is mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-observation-profile', then the observation must be conform to the mapped profile
: 'http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-observation-profile'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).exists() implies conformsTo('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-observation-profile'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).target.first().code)
ch-elm-observation-profile-snomedcterrorObservationIf Observation.code is mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-observation-profile', then the observation must be conform to the mapped profile
: 'http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-observation-profile'.resolve().group.where(source='http://snomed.info/sct').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://snomed.info/sct').first().code).exists() implies conformsTo('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-observation-profile'.resolve().group.where(source='http://snomed.info/sct').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://snomed.info/sct').first().code).target.first().code)
ch-elm-patient-name-representation-initial-loincerrorObservationIf Observation.code is mapped to initials in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation then patient.name.first and given must have one character and the following elements must not be provided: patient.telecom, patient.address.line
: 'http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).empty() or ('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).target.first().code = 'initials' implies (subject.resolve().conformsTo('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/StructureDefinition/ChElmPatientInitials')))
ch-elm-patient-name-representation-initial-or-vctcode-loincerrorObservationIf Observation.code is mapped to initials or vctcode in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation then patient.name family and given must have one character or - in case of a VCT patient - must be masked and the following elements must not be provided: patient.telecom, patient.address.line.
: 'http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).empty() or ('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).target.first().code = 'initials-or-vctcode' implies (subject.resolve().conformsTo('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/StructureDefinition/ChElmPatientInitials') or subject.resolve().conformsTo('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/StructureDefinition/ChElmPatientVCT')))
ch-elm-patient-name-representation-initial-or-vctcode-snomedcterrorObservationIf Observation.code is mapped to initials or vctcode in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation then patient.name family and given must have one character or - in case of a VCT patient - must be masked and the following elements must not be provided: patient.telecom, patient.address.line.
: 'http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation'.resolve().group.where(source='http://snomed.info/sct').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://snomed.info/sct').first().code).empty() or ('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation'.resolve().group.where(source='http://snomed.info/sct').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://snomed.info/sct').first().code).target.first().code = 'initials-or-vctcode' implies (subject.resolve().conformsTo('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/StructureDefinition/ChElmPatientInitials') or subject.resolve().conformsTo('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/StructureDefinition/ChElmPatientVCT')))
ch-elm-patient-name-representation-initial-snomedcterrorObservationIf Observation.code is mapped to initials in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation then patient.name.first and given must have one character and the following elements must not be provided: patient.telecom, patient.address.line
: 'http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation'.resolve().group.where(source='http://snomed.info/sct').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://snomed.info/sct').first().code).empty() or ('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation'.resolve().group.where(source='http://snomed.info/sct').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://snomed.info/sct').first().code).target.first().code = 'initials' implies (subject.resolve().conformsTo('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/StructureDefinition/ChElmPatientInitials')))
dom-2errorObservationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorObservationIf 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-4errorObservationIf 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-5errorObservationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceObservationA 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())
eu-lab-1errorObservationIf observation status is other then "registered" or "cancelled", at least one of these Observation elements shall be provided: "value", "dataAbsentReason", "hasMember" or "component"
: (status in ('registered'|'cancelled')) or value.exists() or hasMember.exists() or component.exists() or dataAbsentReason.exists()
eu-lab-2errorObservationIf observation has components and observation status is other then "registered" or "cancelled", at least one of these Observation.component elements shall be provided: "value" or "dataAbsentReason"
: component.exists() implies (status in ('registered'|'cancelled')) or component.value.exists() or component.dataAbsentReason.exists()
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-6errorObservationdataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
: dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7errorObservationIf Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
: value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()
qty-3errorObservation.value[x]:valueQuantityIf a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present
: code.empty() or system.exists()
rat-1errorObservation.value[x]:valueRatioNumerator and denominator SHALL both be present, or both are absent. If both are absent, there SHALL be some extension present
: (numerator.empty() xor denominator.exists()) and (numerator.exists() or extension.exists())
rng-2errorObservation.value[x]:valueRangeIf present, low SHALL have a lower value than high
: low.empty() or high.empty() or (low <= high)

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C 0..* ChElmObservationResultsLaboratory CH ELM Observation Results: Laboratory
This profile also imposes the profile Observation Results: laboratory
obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
eu-lab-1: If observation status is other then "registered" or "cancelled", at least one of these Observation elements shall be provided: "value", "dataAbsentReason", "hasMember" or "component"
eu-lab-2: If observation has components and observation status is other then "registered" or "cancelled", at least one of these Observation.component elements shall be provided: "value" or "dataAbsentReason"
ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification: If Observation.code is a member of http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification, then Specimen.type must be a member of the mapped ValueSet in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification-to-results-completion-vs
ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification: If Observation.code is a member of http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification, then Observation.valueCodeableConcept must be a member of the mapped ValueSet in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification-to-results-completion-vs
ch-elm-interpretation-code-loinc: If Observation.code is mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code', then the interpretation code must be a member of the mapped ValueSet
ch-elm-interpretation-code-snomedct: If Observation.code is mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code', then the interpretation code must be a member of the mapped ValueSet
ch-elm-patient-name-representation-initial-loinc: If Observation.code is mapped to initials in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation then patient.name.first and given must have one character and the following elements must not be provided: patient.telecom, patient.address.line
ch-elm-patient-name-representation-initial-snomedct: If Observation.code is mapped to initials in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation then patient.name.first and given must have one character and the following elements must not be provided: patient.telecom, patient.address.line
ch-elm-patient-name-representation-initial-or-vctcode-loinc: If Observation.code is mapped to initials or vctcode in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation then patient.name family and given must have one character or - in case of a VCT patient - must be masked and the following elements must not be provided: patient.telecom, patient.address.line.
ch-elm-patient-name-representation-initial-or-vctcode-snomedct: If Observation.code is mapped to initials or vctcode in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-foph-patient-name-representation then patient.name family and given must have one character or - in case of a VCT patient - must be masked and the following elements must not be provided: patient.telecom, patient.address.line.
ch-elm-observation-profile-loinc: If Observation.code is mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-observation-profile', then the observation must be conform to the mapped profile
ch-elm-observation-profile-snomedct: If Observation.code is mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-observation-profile', then the observation must be conform to the mapped profile
... 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
... language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.

Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Laboratory Test Kit
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... supportingInfo 0..* Reference(Resource) Other information that may be relevant to this event.
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/workflow-supportingInfo
.... triggeredBy-r5 0..* (Complex) Optional Extensions Element
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.triggeredBy
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... extension:observation 0..* Extension Triggering observation.
....... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
....... extension 0..0
....... url 1..1 uri "observation"
....... value[x] 1..1 Reference(Observation) Value of extension
...... extension:type 0..* Extension The type of trigger
....... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
....... extension 0..0
....... url 1..1 uri "type"
....... value[x] 1..1 code Value of extension
...... extension:reason 0..* Extension Extension
....... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
....... extension 0..0
....... url 1..1 uri "reason"
....... value[x] 1..1 string Value of extension
..... url 1..1 uri "http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.triggeredBy"
.... certifiedRefMaterialCodeable 0..* CodeableConcept Certified Reference Material: CodeableConcept
URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/observation-certifiedRefMaterialCodeable
Binding: Laboratory Certified Reference Material (example)
.... certifiedRefMaterialIdentifer 0..* Identifier Certified Reference Material: Identifier
URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/observation-certifiedRefMaterialIdentifer
.... labTestKit 0..* Reference(Device) Device Laboratory Test Kit
URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/observation-deviceLabTestKit
.... value-r5 0..1 (Complex) only for result of type Attachment
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.value[x]
..... 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-Observation.value[x]"
..... value[x] 1..1 Attachment Value of extension
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
... basedOn Σ 0..* Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest) Fulfills plan, proposal or order
... partOf Σ 0..* Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy) Part of referenced event
... status ?!Σ 1..1 code Status of this observation (e.g. preliminary, final,...)
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.


Required Pattern: final
... Slices for category 1..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


.... category:laboratory 1..1 CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.



Required Pattern: At least the following
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
...... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: laboratory
...... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
...... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
.... category:studyType 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 0..* CodeableConcept The clinical domain of the laboratory performing the observation (e.g. microbiology, toxicology, chemistry)
Binding: Laboratory Specialty (required)
... code 1..1 ChElmCodeableConcept Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: CH ELM Results Laboratory Observation (required)
... subject Σ 1..1 Reference(CH ELM Patient) Who and/or what the observation is about
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... reference ΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
.... type Σ 0..1 uri Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).

.... identifier Σ 0..1 Identifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
.... display Σ 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
... focus Σ 0..* Reference(Resource) What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
... encounter Σ 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... Slices for effective[x] Σ 1..1 dateTime Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
.... effective[x]:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... data-absent-reason 0..1 code effective[x] absence reason
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason
Binding: DataAbsentReason (required)
.... effective[x]:effectiveDateTime ΣC 1..1 dateTime Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
ch-elm-dateTime: At least the format YYYY-MM-DD is required.
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... data-absent-reason 0..1 code effective[x] absence reason
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason
Binding: DataAbsentReason (required)
... issued Σ 0..1 instant Date/Time this result was made available
... performer Σ 1..1 Reference(CH ELM Organization: Lab) Who is responsible for the observation
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... performerFunction 0..* CodeableConcept Type of performance
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/event-performerFunction
Binding: Performer Function Codes (extensible)
.... reference ΣC 0..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
.... type Σ 0..1 uri Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).

.... identifier Σ 0..1 Identifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
.... display Σ 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
... Slices for value[x] ΣC 0..1 Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
.... valueString string
.... valueQuantity Quantity
.... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... value[x]:valueString ΣC 0..1 string String if required by leading code, see also 'Guidance - Laboratory Result'
.... value[x]:valueQuantity C 0..1 QuantityEuLab Quantity if required by leading code, see also 'Guidance - Laboratory Result'
qty-3: If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present
.... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept 0..1 ChElmCodeableConcept Positive/Negative or code for an additional organism specification, see also 'Guidance - Laboratory Result'
Binding: CH ELM Results Coded Values Laboratory (preferred)
Additional BindingsPurpose
Results Blood Group - SNOMED CT IPS Free Set candidate
Results Presence Absence - SNOMED CT IPS Free Set candidate
Results Microorganism - SNOMED CT IPS Free Set candidate
.... value[x]:valueRange C 0..1 RangeIPS Set of values bounded by low and high
rng-2: If present, low SHALL have a lower value than high
.... value[x]:valueRatio C 0..1 RatioEuLab A measured ratio using UCUM
rat-1: Numerator and denominator SHALL both be present, or both are absent. If both are absent, there SHALL be some extension present
.... value[x]:valueTime ΣC 0..1 time Actual result
.... value[x]:valueDateTime ΣC 0..1 dateTime Actual result
.... value[x]:valuePeriod ΣC 0..1 Period Actual result
... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept see also 'Guidance - Laboratory Result'
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

... interpretation 1..1 ChElmCodeableConcept see also 'Guidance - Laboratory Result'
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


... note 0..* Annotation Comments about the observation
... bodySite 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.

... method 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
Binding: Laboratory Techniques (preferred)
... specimen 1..1 Reference(CH ELM Specimen: Laboratory) Specimen used for this observation
... device 0..1 Reference(Device | DeviceMetric) Measuring instrument
... referenceRange C 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text
.... 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
.... low C 0..1 SimpleQuantity Low Range, if relevant
.... high C 0..1 SimpleQuantity High Range, if relevant
.... type 0..1 CodeableConcept Reference range qualifier
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.

.... appliesTo 0..* CodeableConcept Reference range population
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.


.... age 0..1 Range Applicable age range, if relevant
.... text 0..1 string Text based reference range in an observation
... hasMember Σ 0..* Reference(CH LAB Observation Results: Laboratory Report) Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
... derivedFrom Σ 0..* Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence) Related measurements the observation is made from
... component Σ 0..* BackboneElement Laboratory result
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... value-r5 0..1 (Complex) only for result of type Attachment
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.value[x]
...... 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-Observation.value[x]"
...... value[x] 1..1 Attachment Value of extension
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.

.... Slices for value[x] Σ 0..1 Actual component result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
..... valueQuantity Quantity
..... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
..... valueString string
..... valueBoolean boolean
..... valueInteger integer
..... valueRange Range
..... valueRatio Ratio
..... valueSampledData SampledData
..... valueTime time
..... valueDateTime dateTime
..... valuePeriod Period
..... value[x]:valueString Σ 0..1 string Actual component result
..... value[x]:valueRange C 0..1 RangeIPS Set of values bounded by low and high
rng-2: If present, low SHALL have a lower value than high
..... value[x]:valueRatio C 0..1 RatioEuLab A measured ratio using UCUM
rat-1: Numerator and denominator SHALL both be present, or both are absent. If both are absent, there SHALL be some extension present
..... value[x]:valueTime Σ 0..1 time Actual component result
..... value[x]:valueDateTime Σ 0..1 dateTime Actual component result
..... value[x]:valuePeriod Σ 0..1 Period Actual component result
..... value[x]:valueQuantity C 0..1 QuantityEuLab A measured amount using UCUM
qty-3: If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present
..... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept