HL7 Europe Laboratory Report
0.2.0-ci - ci-build 150

HL7 Europe Laboratory Report, published by HL7 Europe. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 0.2.0-ci built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/hl7-eu/laboratory/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: Observation Obligations

Official URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/Observation-obl-eu-lab Version: 0.2.0-ci
Standards status: Informative Maturity Level: 0 Computable Name: ObservationEuObligations

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This profile defines obligations for Observation in FHIR for the purpose of this guide.

Usage:

  • This Resource Profile is not used by any profiles in this Implementation Guide

Formal Views of Profile Content

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

This structure is derived from ObservationResultsLaboratoryEu

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation 0..* ObservationResultsLaboratoryEu Laboratory result for a simple test or for a panel/study
... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
.... extension:supportingInfo O 0..* SupportingInfo(5.1.0) Other information that may be relevant to this event.
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHOULD:able-to-populate
.... extension:triggeredBy-r5 O 0..* R5 Observation.triggeredBy Extension
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHOULD:able-to-populate
..... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
...... extension:observation O 0..* Extension Extension
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
...... extension:type O 0..* Extension Extension
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... status O 1..1 code Status of this observation (e.g. preliminary, final,...)
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... category O 1..* CodeableConceptIPS Classification of type of observation
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... subject O 1..1 Reference(Patient: Animal | Patient: Person | Group | Device | Location) Who and/or what the observation is about
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... effective[x] O 1..1 dateTime, Period Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
.... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
..... extension:data-absent-reason O 0..1 DataAbsentReason(5.1.0) unknown | asked | temp | notasked | masked | unsupported | astext | error
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... issued O 0..1 instant Date/Time this result was made available
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHOULD:able-to-populate
... performer O 1..* Reference(PractitionerRole: Laboratory Report | Practitioner: Laboratory Report | Organization (IPS) | CareTeam | Patient: Person | RelatedPerson) Who is responsible for the observation
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
.... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
..... extension:performerFunction O 0..* PerformerFunction(5.1.0) Type of performance
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHOULD:able-to-populate
... value[x] O 0..1 Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, Period Actual result
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... interpretation O 0..* CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... method O 0..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... specimen O 0..1 Reference(Specimen: Laboratory) Specimen used for this observation
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... hasMember O 0..* Reference(Observation Results: laboratory) Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... component O 0..* BackboneElement Laboratory result
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
.... code O 1..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
.... value[x] O 0..1 Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, Period Actual component result
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate

doco Documentation for this format
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C 0..* ObservationResultsLaboratoryEu Laboratory result for a simple test or for a panel/study
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"
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
.... supportingInfo O 0..* Reference(Resource) Other information that may be relevant to this event.
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/workflow-supportingInfo
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHOULD:able-to-populate
.... triggeredBy-r5 O 0..* (Complex) Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.triggeredBy
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHOULD:able-to-populate
..... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
...... extension:observation O 0..* Extension Extension
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
....... extension 0..0
....... url 1..1 uri "observation"
....... value[x] 1..1 Reference(Observation) Value of extension
...... extension:type O 0..* Extension Extension
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
....... 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 O 1..* CodeableConceptIPS Classification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
.... 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 O 1..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: Laboratory Code (preferred)
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... subject OΣ 1..1 Reference(Patient: Animal | Patient: Person | Group | Device | Location) Who and/or what the observation is about
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
.... reference ΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
... effective[x] OΣ 1..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
.... effective[x]All Types Content/Rules for all Types
..... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
...... data-absent-reason O 0..1 code unknown | asked | temp | notasked | masked | unsupported | astext | error
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason
Binding: DataAbsentReason (required)
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
... issued OΣ 0..1 instant Date/Time this result was made available
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHOULD:able-to-populate
... performer OΣ 1..* Reference(PractitionerRole: Laboratory Report | Practitioner: Laboratory Report | Organization (IPS) | CareTeam | Patient: Person | RelatedPerson) Who is responsible for the observation
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
.... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
..... performerFunction O 0..* CodeableConcept Type of performance
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/event-performerFunction
Binding: Performer Function Codes (extensible)
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHOULD:able-to-populate
... Slices for value[x] OΣC 0..1 Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
.... 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 ΣC 0..1 string Actual 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 ΣC 0..1 time Actual result
.... value[x]:valueDateTime ΣC 0..1 dateTime Actual result
.... value[x]:valuePeriod ΣC 0..1 Period Actual 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 0..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-coded-values-laboratory-uv-ips (preferred)
Additional BindingsPurpose
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-blood-group-snomed-ct-ips-free-set candidate
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-presence-absence-snomed-ct-ips-free-set candidate
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-microorganism-snomed-ct-ips-free-set candidate
... interpretation O 0..* CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... method O 0..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: Laboratory Techniques (preferred)
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... specimen O 0..1 Reference(Specimen: Laboratory) Specimen used for this observation
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... hasMember OΣ 0..* Reference(Observation Results: laboratory) Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... component OΣ 0..* BackboneElement Laboratory result
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
.... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
..... 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 ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... code O 1..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-laboratory-observations-uv-ips (preferred)
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
.... Slices for value[x] OΣ 0..1 Actual component result
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
..... 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 0..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-coded-values-laboratory-uv-ips (preferred)
Additional BindingsPurpose
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-blood-group-snomed-ct-ips-free-set candidate
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-presence-absence-snomed-ct-ips-free-set candidate
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-microorganism-snomed-ct-ips-free-set candidate

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
Observation.statusrequiredObservationStatus
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
from this IG
Observation.category:specialtyrequiredLabSpecialtyEuVs
http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-specialty-eu-lab
from this IG
Observation.codepreferredLaboratoryResultStandardEuVs
http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-obsCode-eu-lab
from this IG
Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConceptpreferredhttp://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-coded-values-laboratory-uv-ips
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-coded-values-laboratory-uv-ips
Observation.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.methodpreferredLabTechniqueEuVs
http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-technique-eu-lab
from this IG
Observation.component.codepreferredhttp://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-laboratory-observations-uv-ips
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-laboratory-observations-uv-ips
Observation.component.value[x]:valueCodeableConceptpreferredhttp://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-coded-values-laboratory-uv-ips
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-coded-values-laboratory-uv-ips

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
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]: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)
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C 0..* ObservationResultsLaboratoryEu Laboratory result for a simple test or for a panel/study
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"
... 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 O 0..* Reference(Resource) Other information that may be relevant to this event.
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/workflow-supportingInfo
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHOULD:able-to-populate
.... triggeredBy-r5 O 0..* (Complex) Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.triggeredBy
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHOULD:able-to-populate
..... 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 O 0..* Extension Extension
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
....... 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 O 0..* Extension Extension
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
....... 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 ?!OΣ 1..1 code Status of this observation (e.g. preliminary, final,...)
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.

ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... Slices for category O 1..* CodeableConceptIPS Classification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
.... 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 O 1..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: Laboratory Code (preferred)
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... subject OΣ 1..1 Reference(Patient: Animal | Patient: Person | Group | Device | Location) Who and/or what the observation is about
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
.... 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
... effective[x] OΣ 1..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
.... effective[x]All Types Content/Rules for all Types
..... 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 O 0..1 code unknown | asked | temp | notasked | masked | unsupported | astext | error
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason
Binding: DataAbsentReason (required)
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
... issued OΣ 0..1 instant Date/Time this result was made available
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHOULD:able-to-populate
... performer OΣ 1..* Reference(PractitionerRole: Laboratory Report | Practitioner: Laboratory Report | Organization (IPS) | CareTeam | Patient: Person | RelatedPerson) Who is responsible for the observation
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
.... 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 O 0..* CodeableConcept Type of performance
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/event-performerFunction
Binding: Performer Function Codes (extensible)
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHOULD:able-to-populate
.... 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] OΣC 0..1 Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
.... 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 ΣC 0..1 string Actual 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 ΣC 0..1 time Actual result
.... value[x]:valueDateTime ΣC 0..1 dateTime Actual result
.... value[x]:valuePeriod ΣC 0..1 Period Actual 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 0..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-coded-values-laboratory-uv-ips (preferred)
Additional BindingsPurpose
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-blood-group-snomed-ct-ips-free-set candidate
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-presence-absence-snomed-ct-ips-free-set candidate
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-microorganism-snomed-ct-ips-free-set candidate
... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Provides a reason why the expected value is missing.
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

... interpretation O 0..* CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... 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 O 0..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: Laboratory Techniques (preferred)
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... specimen O 0..1 Reference(Specimen: Laboratory) Specimen used for this observation
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... 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 OΣ 0..* Reference(Observation Results: laboratory) Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... derivedFrom Σ 0..* Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence) Related measurements the observation is made from
... component OΣ 0..* BackboneElement Laboratory result
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
.... 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 O 1..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-laboratory-observations-uv-ips (preferred)
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
.... Slices for value[x] OΣ 0..1 Actual component result
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
..... 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 0..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-coded-values-laboratory-uv-ips (preferred)
Additional BindingsPurpose
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-blood-group-snomed-ct-ips-free-set candidate
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-presence-absence-snomed-ct-ips-free-set candidate
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/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.statusrequiredObservationStatus
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
from this IG
Observation.category:specialtyrequiredLabSpecialtyEuVs
http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-specialty-eu-lab
from this IG
Observation.codepreferredLaboratoryResultStandardEuVs
http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-obsCode-eu-lab
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]:valueCodeableConceptpreferredhttp://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-coded-values-laboratory-uv-ips
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-coded-values-laboratory-uv-ips
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
from this IG
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.codepreferredhttp://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-laboratory-observations-uv-ips
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-laboratory-observations-uv-ips
Observation.component.value[x]:valueCodeableConceptpreferredhttp://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-coded-values-laboratory-uv-ips
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
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 ObservationResultsLaboratoryEu

Summary

Maturity: 0

Differential View

This structure is derived from ObservationResultsLaboratoryEu

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation 0..* ObservationResultsLaboratoryEu Laboratory result for a simple test or for a panel/study
... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
.... extension:supportingInfo O 0..* SupportingInfo(5.1.0) Other information that may be relevant to this event.
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHOULD:able-to-populate
.... extension:triggeredBy-r5 O 0..* R5 Observation.triggeredBy Extension
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHOULD:able-to-populate
..... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
...... extension:observation O 0..* Extension Extension
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
...... extension:type O 0..* Extension Extension
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... status O 1..1 code Status of this observation (e.g. preliminary, final,...)
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... category O 1..* CodeableConceptIPS Classification of type of observation
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... subject O 1..1 Reference(Patient: Animal | Patient: Person | Group | Device | Location) Who and/or what the observation is about
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... effective[x] O 1..1 dateTime, Period Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
.... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
..... extension:data-absent-reason O 0..1 DataAbsentReason(5.1.0) unknown | asked | temp | notasked | masked | unsupported | astext | error
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... issued O 0..1 instant Date/Time this result was made available
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHOULD:able-to-populate
... performer O 1..* Reference(PractitionerRole: Laboratory Report | Practitioner: Laboratory Report | Organization (IPS) | CareTeam | Patient: Person | RelatedPerson) Who is responsible for the observation
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
.... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
..... extension:performerFunction O 0..* PerformerFunction(5.1.0) Type of performance
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHOULD:able-to-populate
... value[x] O 0..1 Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, Period Actual result
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... interpretation O 0..* CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... method O 0..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... specimen O 0..1 Reference(Specimen: Laboratory) Specimen used for this observation
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... hasMember O 0..* Reference(Observation Results: laboratory) Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... component O 0..* BackboneElement Laboratory result
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
.... code O 1..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
.... value[x] O 0..1 Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, Period Actual component result
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate

doco Documentation for this format

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C 0..* ObservationResultsLaboratoryEu Laboratory result for a simple test or for a panel/study
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"
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
.... supportingInfo O 0..* Reference(Resource) Other information that may be relevant to this event.
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/workflow-supportingInfo
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHOULD:able-to-populate
.... triggeredBy-r5 O 0..* (Complex) Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.triggeredBy
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHOULD:able-to-populate
..... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
...... extension:observation O 0..* Extension Extension
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
....... extension 0..0
....... url 1..1 uri "observation"
....... value[x] 1..1 Reference(Observation) Value of extension
...... extension:type O 0..* Extension Extension
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
....... 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 O 1..* CodeableConceptIPS Classification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
.... 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 O 1..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: Laboratory Code (preferred)
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... subject OΣ 1..1 Reference(Patient: Animal | Patient: Person | Group | Device | Location) Who and/or what the observation is about
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
.... reference ΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
... effective[x] OΣ 1..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
.... effective[x]All Types Content/Rules for all Types
..... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
...... data-absent-reason O 0..1 code unknown | asked | temp | notasked | masked | unsupported | astext | error
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason
Binding: DataAbsentReason (required)
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
... issued OΣ 0..1 instant Date/Time this result was made available
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHOULD:able-to-populate
... performer OΣ 1..* Reference(PractitionerRole: Laboratory Report | Practitioner: Laboratory Report | Organization (IPS) | CareTeam | Patient: Person | RelatedPerson) Who is responsible for the observation
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
.... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
..... performerFunction O 0..* CodeableConcept Type of performance
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/event-performerFunction
Binding: Performer Function Codes (extensible)
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHOULD:able-to-populate
... Slices for value[x] OΣC 0..1 Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
.... 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 ΣC 0..1 string Actual 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 ΣC 0..1 time Actual result
.... value[x]:valueDateTime ΣC 0..1 dateTime Actual result
.... value[x]:valuePeriod ΣC 0..1 Period Actual 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 0..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-coded-values-laboratory-uv-ips (preferred)
Additional BindingsPurpose
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-blood-group-snomed-ct-ips-free-set candidate
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-presence-absence-snomed-ct-ips-free-set candidate
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-microorganism-snomed-ct-ips-free-set candidate
... interpretation O 0..* CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... method O 0..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: Laboratory Techniques (preferred)
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... specimen O 0..1 Reference(Specimen: Laboratory) Specimen used for this observation
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... hasMember OΣ 0..* Reference(Observation Results: laboratory) Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... component OΣ 0..* BackboneElement Laboratory result
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
.... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
..... 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 ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... code O 1..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-laboratory-observations-uv-ips (preferred)
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
.... Slices for value[x] OΣ 0..1 Actual component result
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
..... 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 0..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-coded-values-laboratory-uv-ips (preferred)
Additional BindingsPurpose
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-blood-group-snomed-ct-ips-free-set candidate
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-presence-absence-snomed-ct-ips-free-set candidate
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-microorganism-snomed-ct-ips-free-set candidate

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
Observation.statusrequiredObservationStatus
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
from this IG
Observation.category:specialtyrequiredLabSpecialtyEuVs
http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-specialty-eu-lab
from this IG
Observation.codepreferredLaboratoryResultStandardEuVs
http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-obsCode-eu-lab
from this IG
Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConceptpreferredhttp://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-coded-values-laboratory-uv-ips
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-coded-values-laboratory-uv-ips
Observation.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.methodpreferredLabTechniqueEuVs
http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-technique-eu-lab
from this IG
Observation.component.codepreferredhttp://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-laboratory-observations-uv-ips
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-laboratory-observations-uv-ips
Observation.component.value[x]:valueCodeableConceptpreferredhttp://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-coded-values-laboratory-uv-ips
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-coded-values-laboratory-uv-ips

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
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]: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)

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C 0..* ObservationResultsLaboratoryEu Laboratory result for a simple test or for a panel/study
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"
... 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 O 0..* Reference(Resource) Other information that may be relevant to this event.
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/workflow-supportingInfo
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHOULD:able-to-populate
.... triggeredBy-r5 O 0..* (Complex) Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.triggeredBy
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHOULD:able-to-populate
..... 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 O 0..* Extension Extension
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
....... 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 O 0..* Extension Extension
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
....... 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 ?!OΣ 1..1 code Status of this observation (e.g. preliminary, final,...)
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.

ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... Slices for category O 1..* CodeableConceptIPS Classification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
.... 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 O 1..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: Laboratory Code (preferred)
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... subject OΣ 1..1 Reference(Patient: Animal | Patient: Person | Group | Device | Location) Who and/or what the observation is about
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
.... 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
... effective[x] OΣ 1..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
.... effective[x]All Types Content/Rules for all Types
..... 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 O 0..1 code unknown | asked | temp | notasked | masked | unsupported | astext | error
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason
Binding: DataAbsentReason (required)
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
... issued OΣ 0..1 instant Date/Time this result was made available
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHOULD:able-to-populate
... performer OΣ 1..* Reference(PractitionerRole: Laboratory Report | Practitioner: Laboratory Report | Organization (IPS) | CareTeam | Patient: Person | RelatedPerson) Who is responsible for the observation
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
.... 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 O 0..* CodeableConcept Type of performance
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/event-performerFunction
Binding: Performer Function Codes (extensible)
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHOULD:able-to-populate
.... 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] OΣC 0..1 Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
.... 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 ΣC 0..1 string Actual 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 ΣC 0..1 time Actual result
.... value[x]:valueDateTime ΣC 0..1 dateTime Actual result
.... value[x]:valuePeriod ΣC 0..1 Period Actual 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 0..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-coded-values-laboratory-uv-ips (preferred)
Additional BindingsPurpose
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-blood-group-snomed-ct-ips-free-set candidate
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-presence-absence-snomed-ct-ips-free-set candidate
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-microorganism-snomed-ct-ips-free-set candidate
... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Provides a reason why the expected value is missing.
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

... interpretation O 0..* CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... 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 O 0..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: Laboratory Techniques (preferred)
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... specimen O 0..1 Reference(Specimen: Laboratory) Specimen used for this observation
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... 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 OΣ 0..* Reference(Observation Results: laboratory) Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
... derivedFrom Σ 0..* Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence) Related measurements the observation is made from
... component OΣ 0..* BackboneElement Laboratory result
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
.... 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 O 1..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-laboratory-observations-uv-ips (preferred)
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
.... Slices for value[x] OΣ 0..1 Actual component result
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
ObligationsActor
SHALL:handle
SHALL:handle
SHALL:able-to-populate
..... 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 0..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-coded-values-laboratory-uv-ips (preferred)
Additional BindingsPurpose
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-blood-group-snomed-ct-ips-free-set candidate
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-presence-absence-snomed-ct-ips-free-set candidate
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/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.statusrequiredObservationStatus
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
from this IG
Observation.category:specialtyrequiredLabSpecialtyEuVs
http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-specialty-eu-lab
from this IG
Observation.codepreferredLaboratoryResultStandardEuVs
http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-obsCode-eu-lab
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]:valueCodeableConceptpreferredhttp://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-coded-values-laboratory-uv-ips
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-coded-values-laboratory-uv-ips
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
from this IG
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.codepreferredhttp://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-laboratory-observations-uv-ips
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-laboratory-observations-uv-ips
Observation.component.value[x]:valueCodeableConceptpreferredhttp://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-coded-values-laboratory-uv-ips
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
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 ObservationResultsLaboratoryEu

Summary

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