EHDS Logical Information Models
0.2.1 - qa-preview

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Logical Model: EHDSSpecimenCore - Detailed Descriptions

Draft as of 2025-12-03

Definitions for the EHDSSpecimenCore logical model.

Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be foundhere

0. EHDSSpecimenCore
Definition

EHDS refined base model for A sample to be used for Analysis


Base definition for all types defined in FHIR type system.

ShortSpecimen modelBase for all types and resources
Control0..*
Is Modifierfalse
Logical ModelInstances of this logical model are not marked to be the target of a Reference
2. EHDSSpecimenCore.identifier
Definition

An identifier of the specimen which is unique within in a defined scope. Example: identifier assigned by ordering system, identifier assigned by laboratory etc. Multiple identifiers can be used.

ShortAn identifier of the specimen which is unique within in a defined scope.
NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Control1..*
TypeIdentifier
4. EHDSSpecimenCore.collectionPeriod
Definition

The period or date and time of specimen collection.

ShortThe period or date and time of specimen collection.
Control0..1
TypePeriod
6. EHDSSpecimenCore.bodySite
Definition

Anatomic location (body location, laterality) where the material is collected, e.g. Elbow, left

ShortAnatomic location (body location, laterality) where the material is collected, e.g. Elbow, left
Control0..1
Typehttp://www.xt-ehr.eu/fhir/models/StructureDefinition/EHDSBodyStructure
8. EHDSSpecimenCore.collectionProcedure
Definition

The procedure that collects the specimen.

ShortThe procedure that collects the specimen.
Control0..1
Typehttp://www.xt-ehr.eu/fhir/models/StructureDefinition/EHDSProcedure
10. EHDSSpecimenCore.collectionProcedureMethod
Definition

If relevant for the results, the method of obtaining the specimen.

ShortCollection procedure method
Control0..1
Binding

SNOMED CT

TypeCodeableConcept

Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be foundhere

0. EHDSSpecimenCore
Definition

EHDS refined base model for A sample to be used for Analysis

ShortSpecimen model
Logical ModelInstances of this logical model are not marked to be the target of a Reference
2. EHDSSpecimenCore.identifier
Definition

An identifier of the specimen which is unique within in a defined scope. Example: identifier assigned by ordering system, identifier assigned by laboratory etc. Multiple identifiers can be used.

ShortAn identifier of the specimen which is unique within in a defined scope.
NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Control1..*
TypeIdentifier
4. EHDSSpecimenCore.collectionPeriod
Definition

The period or date and time of specimen collection.

ShortThe period or date and time of specimen collection.
Control0..1
TypePeriod
6. EHDSSpecimenCore.bodySite
Definition

Anatomic location (body location, laterality) where the material is collected, e.g. Elbow, left

ShortAnatomic location (body location, laterality) where the material is collected, e.g. Elbow, left
Control0..1
Typehttp://www.xt-ehr.eu/fhir/models/StructureDefinition/EHDSBodyStructure
8. EHDSSpecimenCore.collectionProcedure
Definition

The procedure that collects the specimen.

ShortThe procedure that collects the specimen.
Control0..1
Typehttp://www.xt-ehr.eu/fhir/models/StructureDefinition/EHDSProcedure
10. EHDSSpecimenCore.collectionProcedureMethod
Definition

If relevant for the results, the method of obtaining the specimen.

ShortCollection procedure method
Control0..1
Binding

SNOMED CT

TypeCodeableConcept

Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be foundhere

0. EHDSSpecimenCore
Definition

EHDS refined base model for A sample to be used for Analysis

ShortSpecimen model
Control0..*
Is Modifierfalse
Logical ModelInstances of this logical model are not marked to be the target of a Reference
2. EHDSSpecimenCore.identifier
Definition

An identifier of the specimen which is unique within in a defined scope. Example: identifier assigned by ordering system, identifier assigned by laboratory etc. Multiple identifiers can be used.

ShortAn identifier of the specimen which is unique within in a defined scope.
NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Control1..*
TypeIdentifier
4. EHDSSpecimenCore.collectionPeriod
Definition

The period or date and time of specimen collection.

ShortThe period or date and time of specimen collection.
Control0..1
TypePeriod
6. EHDSSpecimenCore.bodySite
Definition

Anatomic location (body location, laterality) where the material is collected, e.g. Elbow, left

ShortAnatomic location (body location, laterality) where the material is collected, e.g. Elbow, left
Control0..1
Typehttp://www.xt-ehr.eu/fhir/models/StructureDefinition/EHDSBodyStructure
8. EHDSSpecimenCore.collectionProcedure
Definition

The procedure that collects the specimen.

ShortThe procedure that collects the specimen.
Control0..1
Typehttp://www.xt-ehr.eu/fhir/models/StructureDefinition/EHDSProcedure
10. EHDSSpecimenCore.collectionProcedureMethod
Definition

If relevant for the results, the method of obtaining the specimen.

ShortCollection procedure method
Control0..1
Binding

SNOMED CT

TypeCodeableConcept