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: SpecimenEu - Detailed Descriptions

Page standards status: Trial-use Maturity Level: 2

Definitions for the Specimen-eu-lab resource profile.

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

0. Specimen
Definition

Laboratory specimen

ShortLaboratory Specimen
2. Specimen.type
Comments

If the specimen.type conveys information about the site the specimen has been collected from, then, if the bodySite if present it shall be coherent with the type.

BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from Specimen Types
(preferred to http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-specimenType-eu-lab)
4. Specimen.subject
TypeReference(Patient: Person, Patient: Animal, Group, Device, Substance, Location)
6. Specimen.parent
TypeReference(Specimen: Laboratory)
8. Specimen.request
ShortWhy the specimen was collected.
Comments

If the specimen information are known when the order is created then the ServiceRequest.specimen should be used. If the ServiceRequest can be updated when the specimen is collected then the ServiceRequest.specimen or the Specimen.request could be used. Otherwise the relationship is recorded in the Specimen.request element

10. Specimen.collection
12. Specimen.collection.extension
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.collection.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
  • 14. Specimen.collection.extension:bodySite
    Slice NamebodySite
    Control0..1
    TypeExtension(BodyStructure Reference) (Extension Type: Reference(BodyStructure))
    16. Specimen.collection.extension:bodySite.value[x]
    TypeReference(Body structure: Laboratory)
    [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
    18. Specimen.collection.bodySite
    Comments

    If the specimen.type conveys information about the site the specimen has been collected from, then, if the bodySite is present, it shall be coherent with the type

    BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from SNOMEDCTBodyStructures
    (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site)
    20. Specimen.processing
    22. Specimen.processing.additive
    TypeReference(Substance, Substance: Specimen Additive Substance)
    24. Specimen.container
    26. Specimen.container.extension
    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.container.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
    • value @ url
    • 28. Specimen.container.extension:device
      Slice Namedevice
      Control0..1
      TypeExtension(Extension Definition for Specimen.container.device for Version 5.0) (Extension Type: Reference(Device))
      30. Specimen.container.type
      BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from Specimen Container
      (preferred to http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-specimenContainer-eu-lab)
      32. Specimen.container.additive[x]
      Control0..0

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

      0. Specimen
      Definition

      Laboratory specimen


      A sample to be used for analysis.

      ShortLaboratory SpecimenSample for analysis
      Control0..*
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsdom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
      dom-3: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource (contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty())
      dom-4: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated (contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty())
      dom-5: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
      dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
      2. Specimen.implicitRules
      Definition

      A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.

      ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
      Comments

      Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.

      Control0..1
      Typeuri
      Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies it's meaning or interpretation
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      4. Specimen.modifierExtension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

      Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

      ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
      Summaryfalse
      Requirements

      Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

      Alternate Namesextensions, user content
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      6. Specimen.status
      Definition

      The availability of the specimen.

      Shortavailable | unavailable | unsatisfactory | entered-in-error
      Comments

      This element is labeled as a modifier because the status contains codes that mark the resource as not currently valid.

      Control0..1
      BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from SpecimenStatushttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/specimen-status|4.0.1
      (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/specimen-status|4.0.1)

      Codes providing the status/availability of a specimen.

      Typecode
      Is Modifiertrue because This element is labelled as a modifier because it is a status element that contains status entered-in-error which means that the resource should not be treated as valid
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      8. Specimen.type
      Definition

      The kind of material that forms the specimen.

      ShortKind of material that forms the specimen
      Comments

      If the specimen.type conveys information about the site the specimen has been collected from, then, if the bodySite if present it shall be coherent with the type.


      The type can change the way that a specimen is handled and drives what kind of analyses can properly be performed on the specimen. It is frequently used in diagnostic work flow decision making systems.

      Control0..1
      BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see Specimen Typeshttp://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0487
      (preferred to http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-specimenType-eu-lab)
      TypeCodeableConcept
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      10. Specimen.subject
      Definition

      Where the specimen came from. This may be from patient(s), from a location (e.g., the source of an environmental sample), or a sampling of a substance or a device.

      ShortWhere the specimen came from. This may be from patient(s), from a location (e.g., the source of an environmental sample), or a sampling of a substance or a device
      Control0..1
      TypeReference(Patient: Person, Patient: Animal, Group, Device, Substance, Location, Patient)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Must know the subject context.

      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      12. Specimen.parent
      Definition

      Reference to the parent (source) specimen which is used when the specimen was either derived from or a component of another specimen.

      ShortSpecimen from which this specimen originated
      Comments

      The parent specimen could be the source from which the current specimen is derived by some processing step (e.g. an aliquot or isolate or extracted nucleic acids from clinical samples) or one of many specimens that were combined to create a pooled sample.

      Control0..*
      TypeReference(Specimen: Laboratory, Specimen)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      14. Specimen.request
      Definition

      Details concerning a service request that required a specimen to be collected.

      ShortWhy the specimen was collected.
      Comments

      If the specimen information are known when the order is created then the ServiceRequest.specimen should be used. If the ServiceRequest can be updated when the specimen is collected then the ServiceRequest.specimen or the Specimen.request could be used. Otherwise the relationship is recorded in the Specimen.request element


      The request may be explicit or implied such with a ServiceRequest that requires a blood draw.

      Control0..*
      TypeReference(ServiceRequest)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))

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

      0. Specimen
      Definition

      Laboratory specimen

      ShortLaboratory Specimen
      Control0..*
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsdom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
      dom-3: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource (contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty())
      dom-4: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated (contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty())
      dom-5: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
      dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
      2. Specimen.id
      Definition

      The logical id of the resource, as used in the URL for the resource. Once assigned, this value never changes.

      ShortLogical id of this artifact
      Comments

      The only time that a resource does not have an id is when it is being submitted to the server using a create operation.

      Control0..1
      Typeid
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summarytrue
      4. Specimen.meta
      Definition

      The metadata about the resource. This is content that is maintained by the infrastructure. Changes to the content might not always be associated with version changes to the resource.

      ShortMetadata about the resource
      Control0..1
      TypeMeta
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      6. Specimen.implicitRules
      Definition

      A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.

      ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
      Comments

      Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.

      Control0..1
      Typeuri
      Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies it's meaning or interpretation
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      8. Specimen.language
      Definition

      The base language in which the resource is written.

      ShortLanguage of the resource content
      Comments

      Language is provided to support indexing and accessibility (typically, services such as text to speech use the language tag). The html language tag in the narrative applies to the narrative. The language tag on the resource may be used to specify the language of other presentations generated from the data in the resource. Not all the content has to be in the base language. The Resource.language should not be assumed to apply to the narrative automatically. If a language is specified, it should it also be specified on the div element in the html (see rules in HTML5 for information about the relationship between xml:lang and the html lang attribute).

      Control0..1
      BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from CommonLanguages
      (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages)

      A human language.

      Additional BindingsPurpose
      AllLanguagesMax Binding
      Typecode
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      10. Specimen.text
      Definition

      A human-readable narrative that contains a summary of the resource and can be used to represent the content of the resource to a human. The narrative need not encode all the structured data, but is required to contain sufficient detail to make it "clinically safe" for a human to just read the narrative. Resource definitions may define what content should be represented in the narrative to ensure clinical safety.

      ShortText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
      Comments

      Contained resources do not have narrative. Resources that are not contained SHOULD have a narrative. In some cases, a resource may only have text with little or no additional discrete data (as long as all minOccurs=1 elements are satisfied). This may be necessary for data from legacy systems where information is captured as a "text blob" or where text is additionally entered raw or narrated and encoded information is added later.

      Control0..1
      TypeNarrative
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Alternate Namesnarrative, html, xhtml, display
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      12. Specimen.contained
      Definition

      These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, and nor can they have their own independent transaction scope.

      ShortContained, inline Resources
      Comments

      This should never be done when the content can be identified properly, as once identification is lost, it is extremely difficult (and context dependent) to restore it again. Contained resources may have profiles and tags In their meta elements, but SHALL NOT have security labels.

      Control0..*
      TypeResource
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Alternate Namesinline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources
      14. Specimen.extension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

      ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Alternate Namesextensions, user content
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      16. Specimen.modifierExtension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

      Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

      ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
      Summaryfalse
      Requirements

      Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

      Alternate Namesextensions, user content
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      18. Specimen.identifier
      Definition

      Id for specimen.

      ShortExternal Identifier
      NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
      Control0..*
      TypeIdentifier
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      20. Specimen.accessionIdentifier
      Definition

      The identifier assigned by the lab when accessioning specimen(s). This is not necessarily the same as the specimen identifier, depending on local lab procedures.

      ShortIdentifier assigned by the lab
      Control0..1
      TypeIdentifier
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      22. Specimen.status
      Definition

      The availability of the specimen.

      Shortavailable | unavailable | unsatisfactory | entered-in-error
      Comments

      This element is labeled as a modifier because the status contains codes that mark the resource as not currently valid.

      Control0..1
      BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from SpecimenStatus
      (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/specimen-status|4.0.1)

      Codes providing the status/availability of a specimen.

      Typecode
      Is Modifiertrue because This element is labelled as a modifier because it is a status element that contains status entered-in-error which means that the resource should not be treated as valid
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      24. Specimen.type
      Definition

      The kind of material that forms the specimen.

      ShortKind of material that forms the specimen
      Comments

      If the specimen.type conveys information about the site the specimen has been collected from, then, if the bodySite if present it shall be coherent with the type.

      Control0..1
      BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from Specimen Types
      (preferred to http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-specimenType-eu-lab)
      TypeCodeableConcept
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      26. Specimen.subject
      Definition

      Where the specimen came from. This may be from patient(s), from a location (e.g., the source of an environmental sample), or a sampling of a substance or a device.

      ShortWhere the specimen came from. This may be from patient(s), from a location (e.g., the source of an environmental sample), or a sampling of a substance or a device
      Control0..1
      TypeReference(Patient: Person, Patient: Animal, Group, Device, Substance, Location)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Must know the subject context.

      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      28. Specimen.receivedTime
      Definition

      Time when specimen was received for processing or testing.

      ShortThe time when specimen was received for processing
      Control0..1
      TypedateTime
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      30. Specimen.parent
      Definition

      Reference to the parent (source) specimen which is used when the specimen was either derived from or a component of another specimen.

      ShortSpecimen from which this specimen originated
      Comments

      The parent specimen could be the source from which the current specimen is derived by some processing step (e.g. an aliquot or isolate or extracted nucleic acids from clinical samples) or one of many specimens that were combined to create a pooled sample.

      Control0..*
      TypeReference(Specimen: Laboratory)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      32. Specimen.request
      Definition

      Details concerning a service request that required a specimen to be collected.

      ShortWhy the specimen was collected.
      Comments

      If the specimen information are known when the order is created then the ServiceRequest.specimen should be used. If the ServiceRequest can be updated when the specimen is collected then the ServiceRequest.specimen or the Specimen.request could be used. Otherwise the relationship is recorded in the Specimen.request element

      Control0..*
      TypeReference(ServiceRequest)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      34. Specimen.collection
      Definition

      Details concerning the specimen collection.

      ShortCollection details
      Control0..1
      TypeBackboneElement
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      36. Specimen.collection.id
      Definition

      Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

      ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
      Control0..1
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
      Summaryfalse
      38. Specimen.collection.extension
      Definition

      An Extension

      ShortExtension
      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.collection.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
      • value @ url
      • 40. Specimen.collection.extension:bodySite
        Slice NamebodySite
        Definition

        Record details about the anatomical location of a specimen or body part. This resource may be used when a coded concept does not provide the necessary detail needed for the use case.

        ShortTarget anatomic location or structure
        Control0..1
        TypeExtension(BodyStructure Reference) (Extension Type: Reference(BodyStructure))
        Is Modifierfalse
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
        42. Specimen.collection.extension:bodySite.id
        Definition

        Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

        ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
        Control0..1
        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
        Typeid
        Is Modifierfalse
        XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
        Summaryfalse
        44. Specimen.collection.extension:bodySite.extension
        Definition

        An Extension

        ShortExtension
        Control0..0
        TypeExtension
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summaryfalse
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
        SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.collection.extension.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
        • value @ url
        • 46. Specimen.collection.extension:bodySite.url
          Definition

          Source of the definition for the extension code - a logical name or a URL.

          Shortidentifies the meaning of the extension
          Comments

          The definition may point directly to a computable or human-readable definition of the extensibility codes, or it may be a logical URI as declared in some other specification. The definition SHALL be a URI for the Structure Definition defining the extension.

          Control1..1
          Typeuri
          Is Modifierfalse
          XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
          Summaryfalse
          Fixed Valuehttp://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/bodySite
          48. Specimen.collection.extension:bodySite.value[x]
          Definition

          Value of extension - must be one of a constrained set of the data types (see Extensibility for a list).

          ShortValue of extension
          Control1..1
          This element is affected by the following invariants: ext-1
          TypeReference(Body structure: Laboratory)
          [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          50. Specimen.collection.modifierExtension
          Definition

          May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

          Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

          ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
          Comments

          There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

          Control0..*
          TypeExtension
          Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

          Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
          52. Specimen.collection.collector
          Definition

          Person who collected the specimen.

          ShortWho collected the specimen
          Control0..1
          TypeReference(Practitioner, PractitionerRole)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          54. Specimen.collection.collected[x]
          Definition

          Time when specimen was collected from subject - the physiologically relevant time.

          ShortCollection time
          Control0..1
          TypeChoice of: dateTime, Period
          [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          56. Specimen.collection.duration
          Definition

          The span of time over which the collection of a specimen occurred.

          ShortHow long it took to collect specimen
          Control0..1
          TypeDuration
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          58. Specimen.collection.quantity
          Definition

          The quantity of specimen collected; for instance the volume of a blood sample, or the physical measurement of an anatomic pathology sample.

          ShortThe quantity of specimen collected
          Control0..1
          TypeQuantity(SimpleQuantity)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          60. Specimen.collection.method
          Definition

          A coded value specifying the technique that is used to perform the procedure.

          ShortTechnique used to perform collection
          Control0..1
          BindingFor example codes, see FHIRSpecimenCollectionMethod
          (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/specimen-collection-method)

          The technique that is used to perform the procedure.

          TypeCodeableConcept
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          62. Specimen.collection.bodySite
          Definition

          Anatomical location from which the specimen was collected (if subject is a patient). This is the target site. This element is not used for environmental specimens.

          ShortAnatomical collection site
          Comments

          If the specimen.type conveys information about the site the specimen has been collected from, then, if the bodySite is present, it shall be coherent with the type

          Control0..1
          BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from SNOMEDCTBodyStructures
          (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site)
          TypeCodeableConcept
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          64. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]
          Definition

          Abstinence or reduction from some or all food, drink, or both, for a period of time prior to sample collection.

          ShortWhether or how long patient abstained from food and/or drink
          Comments

          Representing fasting status using this element is preferred to representing it with an observation using a 'pre-coordinated code' such as LOINC 2005-7 (Calcium [Moles/​time] in 2 hour Urine --12 hours fasting), or using a component observation such asObservation.component code` = LOINC 49541-6 (Fasting status - Reported).

          Control0..1
          BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from hl7VS-relevantClincialInformation
          (extensible to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0916)

          Codes describing the fasting status of the patient.

          TypeChoice of: CodeableConcept, Duration
          [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Many diagnostic tests require fasting to facilitate accurate interpretation.

          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          66. Specimen.processing
          Definition

          Details concerning processing and processing steps for the specimen.

          ShortProcessing and processing step details
          Control0..*
          TypeBackboneElement
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          68. Specimen.processing.id
          Definition

          Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

          ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
          Control0..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
          Summaryfalse
          70. Specimen.processing.extension
          Definition

          May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

          ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
          Comments

          There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

          Control0..*
          TypeExtension
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Alternate Namesextensions, user content
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
          72. Specimen.processing.modifierExtension
          Definition

          May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

          Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

          ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
          Comments

          There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

          Control0..*
          TypeExtension
          Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

          Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
          74. Specimen.processing.description
          Definition

          Textual description of procedure.

          ShortTextual description of procedure
          Control0..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          76. Specimen.processing.procedure
          Definition

          A coded value specifying the procedure used to process the specimen.

          ShortIndicates the treatment step applied to the specimen
          Control0..1
          BindingFor example codes, see SpecimenProcessingProcedure
          (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/specimen-processing-procedure)

          Type indicating the technique used to process the specimen.

          TypeCodeableConcept
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          78. Specimen.processing.additive
          Definition

          Material used in the processing step.

          ShortMaterial used in the processing step
          Control0..*
          TypeReference(Substance, Substance: Specimen Additive Substance)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          80. Specimen.processing.time[x]
          Definition

          A record of the time or period when the specimen processing occurred. For example the time of sample fixation or the period of time the sample was in formalin.

          ShortDate and time of specimen processing
          Control0..1
          TypeChoice of: dateTime, Period
          [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          82. Specimen.container
          Definition

          The container holding the specimen. The recursive nature of containers; i.e. blood in tube in tray in rack is not addressed here.

          ShortDirect container of specimen (tube/slide, etc.)
          Control0..*
          TypeBackboneElement
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          84. Specimen.container.id
          Definition

          Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

          ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
          Control0..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
          Summaryfalse
          86. Specimen.container.extension
          Definition

          An Extension

          ShortExtension
          Control0..*
          TypeExtension
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
          SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.container.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
          • value @ url
          • 88. Specimen.container.extension:device
            Slice Namedevice
            Definition

            Optional Extension Element - found in all resources.

            ShortOptional Extensions Element
            Control0..1
            This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
            TypeExtension(Extension Definition for Specimen.container.device for Version 5.0) (Extension Type: Reference(Device))
            Is Modifierfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
            90. Specimen.container.modifierExtension
            Definition

            May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

            Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

            ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
            Comments

            There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

            Control0..*
            TypeExtension
            Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

            Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
            92. Specimen.container.identifier
            Definition

            Id for container. There may be multiple; a manufacturer's bar code, lab assigned identifier, etc. The container ID may differ from the specimen id in some circumstances.

            ShortId for the container
            NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
            Control0..*
            TypeIdentifier
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summarytrue
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            94. Specimen.container.description
            Definition

            Textual description of the container.

            ShortTextual description of the container
            Control0..1
            Typestring
            Is Modifierfalse
            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            96. Specimen.container.type
            Definition

            The type of container associated with the specimen (e.g. slide, aliquot, etc.).

            ShortKind of container directly associated with specimen
            Control0..1
            BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from Specimen Container
            (preferred to http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-specimenContainer-eu-lab)
            TypeCodeableConcept
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            98. Specimen.container.capacity
            Definition

            The capacity (volume or other measure) the container may contain.

            ShortContainer volume or size
            Control0..1
            TypeQuantity(SimpleQuantity)
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            100. Specimen.container.specimenQuantity
            Definition

            The quantity of specimen in the container; may be volume, dimensions, or other appropriate measurements, depending on the specimen type.

            ShortQuantity of specimen within container
            Control0..1
            TypeQuantity(SimpleQuantity)
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            102. Specimen.container.additive[x]
            Definition

            Introduced substance to preserve, maintain or enhance the specimen. Examples: Formalin, Citrate, EDTA.

            ShortAdditive associated with container
            Control0..0
            BindingFor example codes, see hl7VS-additivePreservative
            (example to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0371)

            Substance added to specimen container.

            TypeChoice of: CodeableConcept, Reference(Substance)
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            104. Specimen.condition
            Definition

            A mode or state of being that describes the nature of the specimen.

            ShortState of the specimen
            Comments

            Specimen condition is an observation made about the specimen. It's a point-in-time assessment. It can be used to assess its quality or appropriateness for a specific test.

            Control0..*
            BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from hl7VS-specimenCondition
            (extensible to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0493)

            Codes describing the state of the specimen.

            TypeCodeableConcept
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            The specimen condition can be used to assess its quality or appropriateness for a specific test.

            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            106. Specimen.note
            Definition

            To communicate any details or issues about the specimen or during the specimen collection. (for example: broken vial, sent with patient, frozen).

            ShortComments
            Control0..*
            TypeAnnotation
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))