Profile Comparison between http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/Observation-obl-eu-lab vs http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/Observation-obl-eu-lab

Left:Observation: Obligations (http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/Observation-obl-eu-lab)
Right:Observation: Obligations (http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/Observation-obl-eu-lab)

Messages

ErrorStructureDefinition.versionValues for version differ: '0.1.1' vs '0.2.0-ci'
InformationStructureDefinition.statusValues for status differ: 'active' vs 'draft'
InformationStructureDefinition.dateValues for date differ: '2025-03-25T12:00:10+01:00' vs '2026-04-25T13:05:07+00:00'
InformationStructureDefinition.copyrightValues for copyright differ: 'Used by permission of HL7 Europe, all rights reserved Creative Commons License' vs 'Copyright HL7 Europe. Licensed under creative commons public domain (CC0 1.0).'
InformationObservation.languageExample/preferred bindings differ at Observation.language using binding from ObservationEuObligations
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Laboratory Test Kit' vs 'Extension'
InformationStructureDefinition.definitionValues for definition differ: 'The laboratory test kit used for this test.' vs 'An Extension'
InformationObservation.categoryExample/preferred bindings differ at Observation.category using binding from ObservationEuObligations
InformationStructureDefinition.commentValues for comment differ: 'In the context of this Observation-laboratory-uv-ips profile, when the observation plays the role of a grouper of member sub-observations, the code represent the group (for instance a panel code). In case no code is available, at least a text shall be provided.' vs 'In the context of this Observation-laboratory profile, when the observation plays the role of a grouper of member sub-observations, the code represent the group (for instance a panel code). In case no code is available, at least a text shall be provided.'
InformationObservation.referenceRange.typeExample/preferred bindings differ at Observation.referenceRange.type using binding from ObservationEuObligations
InformationObservation.component.codeExample/preferred bindings differ at Observation.component.code using binding from ObservationEuObligations

Metadata

NameValueComments
.abstractfalse
    .baseDefinitionhttp://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/Observation-resultslab-eu-lab
      .copyrightUsed by permission of HL7 Europe, all rights reserved Creative Commons LicenseCopyright HL7 Europe. Licensed under creative commons public domain (CC0 1.0).
      • Values Differ
      .date2025-03-25T12:00:10+01:002026-04-25T13:05:07+00:00
      • Values Differ
      .descriptionThis profile defines obligations for Observation in FHIR for the purpose of this guide.
        .experimental
          .fhirVersion4.0.1
            .jurisdiction
              ..jurisdiction[0]http://unstats.un.org/unsd/methods/m49/m49.htm#150
                .kindresource
                  .nameObservationEuObligations
                    .publisherHL7 Europe
                      .purpose
                        .statusactivedraft
                        • Values Differ
                        .titleObservation: Obligations
                          .typeObservation
                            .urlhttp://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/Observation-obl-eu-lab
                              .version0.1.10.2.0-ci
                              • Values Differ

                              Structure

                              NameL FlagsL Card.L TypeL Description & ConstraintsR FlagsR Card.R TypeR Description & ConstraintsCommentsdoco
                              .. Observation C0..*ObservationResultsLaboratoryEuLaboratory result for a simple test or for a panel/study
                              C0..*ObservationResultsLaboratoryEuLaboratory result for a simple test or for a panel/study
                                ... id Σ0..1idLogical id of this artifactΣ0..1idLogical id of this artifact
                                  ... meta Σ0..1MetaMetadata about the resourceΣ0..1MetaMetadata about the resource
                                    ... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
                                      ... language 0..1codeLanguage of the resource content
                                      Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language.
                                      Additional BindingsPurpose
                                      ??Max Binding
                                      0..1codeLanguage of the resource content
                                      Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language.
                                      Additional BindingsPurpose
                                      ??Max Binding
                                      • Example/preferred bindings differ at Observation.language using binding from ObservationEuObligations
                                      ... text 0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
                                      This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
                                      0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
                                      This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
                                        ... contained 0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
                                        0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
                                          ... Slices for extension 0..*ExtensionLaboratory Test Kit
                                          Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
                                          0..*ExtensionExtension
                                          Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
                                            ... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
                                            ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
                                              ... identifier Σ0..*IdentifierBusiness Identifier for observation
                                              Σ0..*IdentifierBusiness Identifier for observation
                                                ... basedOn Σ0..*Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest)Fulfills plan, proposal or order
                                                Σ0..*Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest)Fulfills plan, proposal or order
                                                  ... partOf Σ0..*Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy)Part of referenced event
                                                  Σ0..*Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy)Part of referenced event
                                                    ... status ?!OΣ1..1codeStatus of this observation (e.g. preliminary, final,...)
                                                    Binding: ?? (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
                                                    ObligationsActor
                                                    SHALL:handleLabReportRepos
                                                    SHALL:handleLabReportConsumer
                                                    SHALL:able-to-populateLabReportCreator
                                                    ?!OΣ1..1codeStatus of this observation (e.g. preliminary, final,...)
                                                    Binding: ?? (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
                                                    ObligationsActor
                                                    SHALL:handleLabReportRepos
                                                    SHALL:handleLabReportConsumer
                                                    SHALL:able-to-populateLabReportCreator
                                                      ... Slices for category O1..*??Classification of type of observation
                                                      Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this
                                                      Binding: ?? (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
                                                      ObligationsActor
                                                      SHALL:handleLabReportRepos
                                                      SHALL:handleLabReportConsumer
                                                      SHALL:able-to-populateLabReportCreator
                                                      O1..*??Classification of type of observation
                                                      Slice: Unordered, Open by value:#this
                                                      Binding: ?? (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
                                                      ObligationsActor
                                                      SHALL:handleLabReportRepos
                                                      SHALL:handleLabReportConsumer
                                                      SHALL:able-to-populateLabReportCreator
                                                      • Example/preferred bindings differ at Observation.category using binding from ObservationEuObligations
                                                      ... code OΣ1..1??Type of observation (code / type)
                                                      Binding: ?? (preferred)
                                                      ObligationsActor
                                                      SHALL:handleLabReportRepos
                                                      SHALL:handleLabReportConsumer
                                                      SHALL:able-to-populateLabReportCreator
                                                      OΣ1..1??Type of observation (code / type)
                                                      Binding: ?? (preferred)
                                                      ObligationsActor
                                                      SHALL:handleLabReportRepos
                                                      SHALL:handleLabReportConsumer
                                                      SHALL:able-to-populateLabReportCreator
                                                        ... subject OΣ1..1Reference(Patient: Animal | Patient: Person | Group | Device | Location)Who and/or what the observation is about
                                                        ObligationsActor
                                                        SHALL:handleLabReportRepos
                                                        SHALL:handleLabReportConsumer
                                                        SHALL:able-to-populateLabReportCreator
                                                        OΣ1..1Reference(Patient: Animal | Patient (EU core) | Group | Device | Location)Who and/or what the observation is about
                                                        ObligationsActor
                                                        SHALL:handleLabReportRepos
                                                        SHALL:handleLabReportConsumer
                                                        SHALL:able-to-populateLabReportCreator
                                                          .... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                          • Removed this element
                                                          .... Slices for extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                          Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
                                                          • Removed this element
                                                          .... reference ΣC1..1stringLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
                                                          • Removed this element
                                                          .... type Σ0..1uriType the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
                                                          Binding: ?? (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
                                                          • Removed this element
                                                          .... identifier Σ0..1IdentifierLogical reference, when literal reference is not known
                                                          • Removed this element
                                                          .... display Σ0..1stringText alternative for the resource
                                                          • Removed this element
                                                          ... focus Σ0..*Reference(Resource)What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
                                                          Σ0..*Reference(RelatedPerson: Animal)What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
                                                            ... encounter Σ0..1Reference(Encounter)Healthcare event during which this observation is madeΣ0..1Reference(Encounter)Healthcare event during which this observation is made
                                                              ... effective[x] OΣ1..1dateTime, PeriodClinically relevant time/time-period for observation
                                                              ObligationsActor
                                                              SHALL:handleLabReportRepos
                                                              SHALL:handleLabReportConsumer
                                                              SHALL:able-to-populateLabReportCreator
                                                              OΣ1..1dateTime, Period, Timing, instantClinically relevant time/time-period for observation
                                                              ObligationsActor
                                                              SHALL:handleLabReportRepos
                                                              SHALL:handleLabReportConsumer
                                                              SHALL:able-to-populateLabReportCreator
                                                                .... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                                • Removed this element
                                                                .... Slices for extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
                                                                • Removed this element
                                                                ... issued OΣ0..1instantDate/Time this result was made available
                                                                ObligationsActor
                                                                SHALL:handleLabReportRepos
                                                                SHALL:handleLabReportConsumer
                                                                SHOULD:able-to-populateLabReportCreator
                                                                OΣ0..1instantDate/Time this result was made available
                                                                ObligationsActor
                                                                SHALL:handleLabReportRepos
                                                                SHALL:handleLabReportConsumer
                                                                SHOULD:able-to-populateLabReportCreator
                                                                  ... performer OΣ1..*Reference(PractitionerRole: Laboratory Report | Practitioner: Laboratory Report | Organization (IPS) | CareTeam | Patient: Person | RelatedPerson)Who is responsible for the observation
                                                                  ObligationsActor
                                                                  SHALL:handleLabReportRepos
                                                                  SHALL:handleLabReportConsumer
                                                                  SHALL:able-to-populateLabReportCreator
                                                                  OΣ1..*Reference(PractitionerRole (EU core) | Practitioner (EU core) | Organization (EU core) | Patient (EU core) | RelatedPerson)Who is responsible for the observation
                                                                  ObligationsActor
                                                                  SHALL:handleLabReportRepos
                                                                  SHALL:handleLabReportConsumer
                                                                  SHALL:able-to-populateLabReportCreator
                                                                    .... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                                      .... Slices for extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                      Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
                                                                      0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                      Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
                                                                        .... reference ΣC0..1stringLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URLΣC0..1stringLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
                                                                          .... type Σ0..1uriType the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
                                                                          Binding: ?? (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
                                                                          Σ0..1uriType the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
                                                                          Binding: ?? (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
                                                                            .... identifier Σ0..1IdentifierLogical reference, when literal reference is not knownΣ0..1IdentifierLogical reference, when literal reference is not known
                                                                              .... display Σ0..1stringText alternative for the resourceΣ0..1stringText alternative for the resource
                                                                                ... Slices for value[x] OΣC0..1Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, PeriodActual result
                                                                                Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
                                                                                ObligationsActor
                                                                                SHALL:handleLabReportRepos
                                                                                SHALL:handleLabReportConsumer
                                                                                SHALL:able-to-populateLabReportCreator
                                                                                OΣC0..1Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, PeriodActual result
                                                                                Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
                                                                                ObligationsActor
                                                                                SHALL:handleLabReportRepos
                                                                                SHALL:handleLabReportConsumer
                                                                                SHALL:able-to-populateLabReportCreator
                                                                                  ... dataAbsentReason C0..1CodeableConceptProvides a reason why the expected value is missing.
                                                                                  Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
                                                                                  C0..1CodeableConceptProvides a reason why the expected value is missing.
                                                                                  Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
                                                                                    ... interpretation O0..*??High, low, normal, etc.
                                                                                    Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
                                                                                    ObligationsActor
                                                                                    SHALL:handleLabReportRepos
                                                                                    SHALL:handleLabReportConsumer
                                                                                    SHALL:able-to-populateLabReportCreator
                                                                                    O0..*??High, low, normal, etc.
                                                                                    Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
                                                                                    ObligationsActor
                                                                                    SHALL:handleLabReportRepos
                                                                                    SHALL:handleLabReportConsumer
                                                                                    SHALL:able-to-populateLabReportCreator
                                                                                      ... note 0..*AnnotationComments about the observation
                                                                                      0..*AnnotationComments about the observation
                                                                                        ... bodySite 0..1CodeableConceptObserved body part
                                                                                        Binding: ?? (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.
                                                                                        0..1CodeableConceptObserved body part
                                                                                        Binding: ?? (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.
                                                                                          ... method O0..1??How it was done
                                                                                          Binding: ?? (preferred)
                                                                                          ObligationsActor
                                                                                          SHALL:handleLabReportRepos
                                                                                          SHALL:handleLabReportConsumer
                                                                                          SHALL:able-to-populateLabReportCreator
                                                                                          O0..1??How it was done
                                                                                          Binding: ?? (preferred)
                                                                                          ObligationsActor
                                                                                          SHALL:handleLabReportRepos
                                                                                          SHALL:handleLabReportConsumer
                                                                                          SHALL:able-to-populateLabReportCreator
                                                                                            ... specimen O0..1Reference(Specimen: Laboratory)Specimen used for this observation
                                                                                            ObligationsActor
                                                                                            SHALL:handleLabReportRepos
                                                                                            SHALL:handleLabReportConsumer
                                                                                            SHALL:able-to-populateLabReportCreator
                                                                                            O0..1Reference(Specimen: Laboratory)Specimen used for this observation
                                                                                            ObligationsActor
                                                                                            SHALL:handleLabReportRepos
                                                                                            SHALL:handleLabReportConsumer
                                                                                            SHALL:able-to-populateLabReportCreator
                                                                                              ... device 0..1Reference(Device | DeviceMetric)Measuring instrument0..1Reference(Device | DeviceMetric)Measuring instrument
                                                                                                ... referenceRange C0..*BackboneElementProvides guide for interpretation
                                                                                                C0..*BackboneElementProvides guide for interpretation
                                                                                                  .... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                                                                    .... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                                                    0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                                                      .... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                                      ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                                        .... low C0..1??Low Range, if relevantC0..1??Low Range, if relevant
                                                                                                          .... high C0..1??High Range, if relevantC0..1??High Range, if relevant
                                                                                                            .... type 0..1CodeableConceptReference range qualifier
                                                                                                            Binding: ?? (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.
                                                                                                            0..1CodeableConceptReference range qualifier
                                                                                                            Binding: ?? (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.
                                                                                                            • Example/preferred bindings differ at Observation.referenceRange.type using binding from ObservationEuObligations
                                                                                                            .... appliesTo 0..*CodeableConceptReference range population
                                                                                                            Binding: ?? (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.
                                                                                                            0..*CodeableConceptReference range population
                                                                                                            Binding: ?? (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.
                                                                                                              .... age 0..1RangeApplicable age range, if relevant0..1RangeApplicable age range, if relevant
                                                                                                                .... text 0..1stringText based reference range in an observation0..1stringText based reference range in an observation
                                                                                                                  ... hasMember OΣ0..*Reference(Observation Results: laboratory)Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
                                                                                                                  ObligationsActor
                                                                                                                  SHALL:handleLabReportRepos
                                                                                                                  SHALL:handleLabReportConsumer
                                                                                                                  SHALL:able-to-populateLabReportCreator
                                                                                                                  OΣ0..*Reference(Observation Results: laboratory)Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
                                                                                                                  ObligationsActor
                                                                                                                  SHALL:handleLabReportRepos
                                                                                                                  SHALL:handleLabReportConsumer
                                                                                                                  SHALL:able-to-populateLabReportCreator
                                                                                                                    ... derivedFrom Σ0..*Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence)Related measurements the observation is made from
                                                                                                                    Σ0..*Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence)Related measurements the observation is made from
                                                                                                                      ... component OΣ0..*BackboneElementLaboratory result
                                                                                                                      ObligationsActor
                                                                                                                      SHALL:handleLabReportRepos
                                                                                                                      SHALL:handleLabReportConsumer
                                                                                                                      SHALL:able-to-populateLabReportCreator
                                                                                                                      OΣ0..*BackboneElementLaboratory result
                                                                                                                      ObligationsActor
                                                                                                                      SHALL:handleLabReportRepos
                                                                                                                      SHALL:handleLabReportConsumer
                                                                                                                      SHALL:able-to-populateLabReportCreator
                                                                                                                        .... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                                                                                          .... Slices for extension 0..*ExtensionExtension
                                                                                                                          Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
                                                                                                                          0..*ExtensionExtension
                                                                                                                          Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
                                                                                                                            .... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                                                            ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                                                              .... code OΣ1..1??Type of component observation (code / type)
                                                                                                                              Binding: ?? (preferred)
                                                                                                                              ObligationsActor
                                                                                                                              SHALL:handleLabReportRepos
                                                                                                                              SHALL:handleLabReportConsumer
                                                                                                                              SHALL:able-to-populateLabReportCreator
                                                                                                                              OΣ1..1??Type of component observation (code / type)
                                                                                                                              Binding: ?? (preferred)
                                                                                                                              ObligationsActor
                                                                                                                              SHALL:handleLabReportRepos
                                                                                                                              SHALL:handleLabReportConsumer
                                                                                                                              SHALL:able-to-populateLabReportCreator
                                                                                                                              • Example/preferred bindings differ at Observation.component.code using binding from ObservationEuObligations
                                                                                                                              .... Slices for value[x] OΣ0..1Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, PeriodActual component result
                                                                                                                              Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
                                                                                                                              ObligationsActor
                                                                                                                              SHALL:handleLabReportRepos
                                                                                                                              SHALL:handleLabReportConsumer
                                                                                                                              SHALL:able-to-populateLabReportCreator
                                                                                                                              OΣ0..1Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, PeriodActual component result
                                                                                                                              Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
                                                                                                                              ObligationsActor
                                                                                                                              SHALL:handleLabReportRepos
                                                                                                                              SHALL:handleLabReportConsumer
                                                                                                                              SHALL:able-to-populateLabReportCreator
                                                                                                                                .... dataAbsentReason C0..1CodeableConceptWhy the component result is missing
                                                                                                                                Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
                                                                                                                                C0..1CodeableConceptWhy the component result is missing
                                                                                                                                Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
                                                                                                                                  .... interpretation 0..*CodeableConceptHigh, low, normal, etc.
                                                                                                                                  Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
                                                                                                                                  0..*CodeableConceptHigh, low, normal, etc.
                                                                                                                                  Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
                                                                                                                                    .... referenceRange 0..*See referenceRange (Observation)Provides guide for interpretation of component result
                                                                                                                                    0..*See referenceRange (Observation)Provides guide for interpretation of component result

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