PanCareSurPass Project HL7 FHIR Implementation Guide
1.0.0 - release 150

PanCareSurPass Project HL7 FHIR Implementation Guide, published by PanCareSurPass Project. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 1.0.0 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/hl7-eu/pcsp/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: Observation: Blood type/RH

Official URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/ig/pcsp/StructureDefinition/Observation-bld-abo-rh-eu-pcsp Version: 1.0.0
Active as of 2025-10-16 Computable Name: ObservationBloodAboRh

This profile defines how to represent Blood type/RH before or after the SCT in HL7 FHIR for the purpose of the PanCareSurPass project.

Usages:

You can also check for usages in the FHIR IG Statistics

Formal Views of Profile Content

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

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation C 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... partOf Σ 1..* Reference(Procedure: Stem Cell Transplantation) Part of referenced event
... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
Required Pattern: At least the following
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
..... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
..... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 34530-6
..... display 1..1 string Representation defined by the system
Fixed Value: ABO and Rh group panel - Blood
..... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... subject Σ 1..1 Reference(Patient: PCSP) Who and/or what the observation is about
... Slices for effective[x] Σ 1..1 Timing Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
.... effective[x]:effectiveTiming Σ 1..1 Timing Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept BID | TID | QID | AM | PM | QD | QOD | +
Binding: Before/after procedure (required)
... Slices for component Σ 2..2 BackboneElement Component results
Slice: Unordered, Closed by value:code
.... component:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
.... component:abo Σ 0..1 BackboneElement Component results
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
Required Pattern: At least the following
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
....... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
....... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
....... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 883-9
....... display 1..1 string Representation defined by the system
Fixed Value: ABO group [Type] in Blood
....... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
...... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
..... Slices for value[x] Σ 0..1 Actual component result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
...... valueQuantity Quantity
...... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
...... valueString string
...... valueBoolean boolean
...... valueInteger integer
...... valueRange Range
...... valueRatio Ratio
...... valueSampledData SampledData
...... valueTime time
...... valueDateTime dateTime
...... valuePeriod Period
...... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Actual component result
Binding: LOINC Answer List LL2419-1 (required)
.... component:rh Σ 0..1 BackboneElement Component results
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
Required Pattern: At least the following
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
....... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
....... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
....... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 10331-7
....... display 1..1 string Representation defined by the system
Fixed Value: Rh [Type] in Blood
....... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
...... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
..... Slices for value[x] Σ 0..1 Actual component result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
...... valueQuantity Quantity
...... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
...... valueString string
...... valueBoolean boolean
...... valueInteger integer
...... valueRange Range
...... valueRatio Ratio
...... valueSampledData SampledData
...... valueTime time
...... valueDateTime dateTime
...... valuePeriod Period
...... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Actual component result
Binding: LOINC Answer List LL360-9 (required)

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.status Base required ObservationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.effective[x]:effectiveTiming.​code Base required Before/after procedure 📦1.0.0 This IG
Observation.component.​code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component:abo.​code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component:abo.​value[x]:valueCodeableConcept Base required ​ LOINC Answer Codes for LL2419-1 (missing link) 📦 unknown?
Observation.component:rh.​code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component:rh.​value[x]:valueCodeableConcept Base required ​ LOINC Answer Codes for LL360-9 (missing link) 📦 unknown?

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Observation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Observation 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 error Observation 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 error Observation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Observation A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-6 error Observation dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7 error Observation If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()

This structure is derived from Observation

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation Observation
... partOf 1..* Reference(Procedure: Stem Cell Transplantation) Part of referenced event
... code 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of observation (code / type)
Required Pattern: At least the following
.... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
..... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
..... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 34530-6
..... display 1..1 string Representation defined by the system
Fixed Value: ABO and Rh group panel - Blood
... subject 1..1 Reference(Patient: PCSP) Who and/or what the observation is about
.... effective[x]:effectiveTiming 1..1 Timing Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
..... code 1..1 CodeableConcept BID | TID | QID | AM | PM | QD | QOD | +
Binding: Before/after procedure (required)
... value[x] 0..0
... Slices for component 2..2 BackboneElement Component results
Slice: Unordered, Closed by value:code
.... component:abo 0..1 BackboneElement Component results
..... code 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Required Pattern: At least the following
...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 883-9
....... display 1..1 string Representation defined by the system
Fixed Value: ABO group [Type] in Blood
..... Slices for value[x] 0..1 Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, Period Actual component result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
...... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept 0..1 CodeableConcept Actual component result
Binding: LOINC Answer List LL2419-1 (required)
.... component:rh 0..1 BackboneElement Component results
..... code 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Required Pattern: At least the following
...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 10331-7
....... display 1..1 string Representation defined by the system
Fixed Value: Rh [Type] in Blood
..... Slices for value[x] 0..1 Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, Period Actual component result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
...... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept 0..1 CodeableConcept Actual component result
Binding: LOINC Answer List LL360-9 (required)

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Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.effective[x]:effectiveTiming.​code Base required Before/after procedure 📦1.0.0 This IG
Observation.component:abo.​value[x]:valueCodeableConcept Base required ​ LOINC Answer Codes for LL2419-1 (missing link) 📦 unknown?
Observation.component:rh.​value[x]:valueCodeableConcept Base required ​ LOINC Answer Codes for LL360-9 (missing link) 📦 unknown?
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation C 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
... basedOn Σ 0..* Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest) Fulfills plan, proposal or order
... partOf Σ 1..* Reference(Procedure: Stem Cell Transplantation) Part of referenced event
... status ?!Σ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
... category 0..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
Required Pattern: At least the following
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
..... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
..... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 34530-6
..... display 1..1 string Representation defined by the system
Fixed Value: ABO and Rh group panel - Blood
..... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... subject Σ 1..1 Reference(Patient: PCSP) Who and/or what the observation is about
... focus Σ 0..* Reference(Resource) What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
... encounter Σ 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... Slices for effective[x] Σ 1..1 Timing Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
.... effective[x]:effectiveTiming Σ 1..1 Timing Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... event Σ 0..* dateTime When the event occurs
..... repeat ΣC 0..1 Element When the event is to occur
Constraints: tim-1, tim-2, tim-4, tim-5, tim-6, tim-7, tim-8, tim-9, tim-10
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... bounds[x] Σ 0..1 Length/Range of lengths, or (Start and/or end) limits
....... boundsDuration Duration
....... boundsRange Range
....... boundsPeriod Period
...... count Σ 0..1 positiveInt Number of times to repeat
...... countMax Σ 0..1 positiveInt Maximum number of times to repeat
...... duration Σ 0..1 decimal How long when it happens
...... durationMax Σ 0..1 decimal How long when it happens (Max)
...... durationUnit Σ 0..1 code s | min | h | d | wk | mo | a - unit of time (UCUM)
Binding: UnitsOfTime (required): A unit of time (units from UCUM).
...... frequency Σ 0..1 positiveInt Event occurs frequency times per period
...... frequencyMax Σ 0..1 positiveInt Event occurs up to frequencyMax times per period
...... period Σ 0..1 decimal Event occurs frequency times per period
...... periodMax Σ 0..1 decimal Upper limit of period (3-4 hours)
...... periodUnit Σ 0..1 code s | min | h | d | wk | mo | a - unit of time (UCUM)
Binding: UnitsOfTime (required): A unit of time (units from UCUM).
...... dayOfWeek Σ 0..* code mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun
Binding: DaysOfWeek (required)
...... timeOfDay Σ 0..* time Time of day for action
...... when Σ 0..* code Code for time period of occurrence
Binding: EventTiming (required): Real world event relating to the schedule.
...... offset Σ 0..1 unsignedInt Minutes from event (before or after)
..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept BID | TID | QID | AM | PM | QD | QOD | +
Binding: Before/after procedure (required)
... issued Σ 0..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
... performer Σ 0..* Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson) Who is responsible for the observation
... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
... note 0..* Annotation Comments about the observation
... bodySite 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.
... method 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.
... specimen 0..1 Reference(Specimen) Specimen used for this observation
... device 0..1 Reference(Device | DeviceMetric) (Measurement) Device
... referenceRange C 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
Constraints: obs-3
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... low C 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Low Range, if relevant
.... high C 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) High Range, if relevant
.... type 0..1 CodeableConcept Reference range qualifier
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.
.... appliesTo 0..* CodeableConcept Reference range population
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.
.... age 0..1 Range Applicable age range, if relevant
.... text 0..1 string Text based reference range in an observation
... hasMember Σ 0..* Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence) Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
... derivedFrom Σ 0..* Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence) Related measurements the observation is made from
... Slices for component Σ 2..2 BackboneElement Component results
Slice: Unordered, Closed by value:code
.... component:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
..... value[x] Σ 0..1 Actual component result
...... valueQuantity Quantity
...... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
...... valueString string
...... valueBoolean boolean
...... valueInteger integer
...... valueRange Range
...... valueRatio Ratio
...... valueSampledData SampledData
...... valueTime time
...... valueDateTime dateTime
...... valuePeriod Period
..... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
..... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
..... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result
.... component:abo Σ 0..1 BackboneElement Component results
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
Required Pattern: At least the following
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
....... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
....... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
....... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 883-9
....... display 1..1 string Representation defined by the system
Fixed Value: ABO group [Type] in Blood
....... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
...... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
..... Slices for value[x] Σ 0..1 Actual component result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
...... valueQuantity Quantity
...... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
...... valueString string
...... valueBoolean boolean
...... valueInteger integer
...... valueRange Range
...... valueRatio Ratio
...... valueSampledData SampledData
...... valueTime time
...... valueDateTime dateTime
...... valuePeriod Period
...... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Actual component result
Binding: LOINC Answer List LL2419-1 (required)
..... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
..... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
..... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result
.... component:rh Σ 0..1 BackboneElement Component results
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
Required Pattern: At least the following
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
....... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
....... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
....... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 10331-7
....... display 1..1 string Representation defined by the system
Fixed Value: Rh [Type] in Blood
....... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
...... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
..... Slices for value[x] Σ 0..1 Actual component result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
...... valueQuantity Quantity
...... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
...... valueString string
...... valueBoolean boolean
...... valueInteger integer
...... valueRange Range
...... valueRatio Ratio
...... valueSampledData SampledData
...... valueTime time
...... valueDateTime dateTime
...... valuePeriod Period
...... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Actual component result
Binding: LOINC Answer List LL360-9 (required)
..... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
..... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
..... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.status Base required ObservationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.category Base preferred Observation Category Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.effective[x]:effectiveTiming.​repeat.durationUnit Base required UnitsOfTime 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.effective[x]:effectiveTiming.​repeat.periodUnit Base required UnitsOfTime 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.effective[x]:effectiveTiming.​repeat.dayOfWeek Base required DaysOfWeek 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.effective[x]:effectiveTiming.​repeat.when Base required EventTiming 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.effective[x]:effectiveTiming.​code Base required Before/after procedure 📦1.0.0 This IG
Observation.dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.bodySite Base example SNOMED CT Body Structures 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.method Base example Observation Methods 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.referenceRange.​type Base preferred Observation Reference Range Meaning Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.referenceRange.​appliesTo Base example Observation Reference Range Applies To Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component:abo.​code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component:abo.​value[x]:valueCodeableConcept Base required ​ LOINC Answer Codes for LL2419-1 (missing link) 📦 unknown?
Observation.component:abo.​dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component:abo.​interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component:rh.​code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component:rh.​value[x]:valueCodeableConcept Base required ​ LOINC Answer Codes for LL360-9 (missing link) 📦 unknown?
Observation.component:rh.​dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component:rh.​interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Observation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Observation 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 error Observation 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 error Observation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Observation A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-3 error Observation.referenceRange Must have at least a low or a high or text low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()
obs-6 error Observation dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7 error Observation If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()
tim-1 error Observation.effective[x]:effectiveTiming.repeat if there's a duration, there needs to be duration units duration.empty() or durationUnit.exists()
tim-2 error Observation.effective[x]:effectiveTiming.repeat if there's a period, there needs to be period units period.empty() or periodUnit.exists()
tim-4 error Observation.effective[x]:effectiveTiming.repeat duration SHALL be a non-negative value duration.exists() implies duration >= 0
tim-5 error Observation.effective[x]:effectiveTiming.repeat period SHALL be a non-negative value period.exists() implies period >= 0
tim-6 error Observation.effective[x]:effectiveTiming.repeat If there's a periodMax, there must be a period periodMax.empty() or period.exists()
tim-7 error Observation.effective[x]:effectiveTiming.repeat If there's a durationMax, there must be a duration durationMax.empty() or duration.exists()
tim-8 error Observation.effective[x]:effectiveTiming.repeat If there's a countMax, there must be a count countMax.empty() or count.exists()
tim-9 error Observation.effective[x]:effectiveTiming.repeat If there's an offset, there must be a when (and not C, CM, CD, CV) offset.empty() or (when.exists() and ((when in ('C' | 'CM' | 'CD' | 'CV')).not()))
tim-10 error Observation.effective[x]:effectiveTiming.repeat If there's a timeOfDay, there cannot be a when, or vice versa timeOfDay.empty() or when.empty()

This structure is derived from Observation

Summary

Mandatory: 5 elements
Prohibited: 1 element

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of Observation.effective[x]
  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of Observation.component (Closed)
  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of Observation.component.value[x]

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation C 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... partOf Σ 1..* Reference(Procedure: Stem Cell Transplantation) Part of referenced event
... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
Required Pattern: At least the following
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
..... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
..... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 34530-6
..... display 1..1 string Representation defined by the system
Fixed Value: ABO and Rh group panel - Blood
..... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... subject Σ 1..1 Reference(Patient: PCSP) Who and/or what the observation is about
... Slices for effective[x] Σ 1..1 Timing Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
.... effective[x]:effectiveTiming Σ 1..1 Timing Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept BID | TID | QID | AM | PM | QD | QOD | +
Binding: Before/after procedure (required)
... Slices for component Σ 2..2 BackboneElement Component results
Slice: Unordered, Closed by value:code
.... component:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
.... component:abo Σ 0..1 BackboneElement Component results
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
Required Pattern: At least the following
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
....... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
....... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
....... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 883-9
....... display 1..1 string Representation defined by the system
Fixed Value: ABO group [Type] in Blood
....... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
...... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
..... Slices for value[x] Σ 0..1 Actual component result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
...... valueQuantity Quantity
...... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
...... valueString string
...... valueBoolean boolean
...... valueInteger integer
...... valueRange Range
...... valueRatio Ratio
...... valueSampledData SampledData
...... valueTime time
...... valueDateTime dateTime
...... valuePeriod Period
...... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Actual component result
Binding: LOINC Answer List LL2419-1 (required)
.... component:rh Σ 0..1 BackboneElement Component results
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
Required Pattern: At least the following
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
....... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
....... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
....... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 10331-7
....... display 1..1 string Representation defined by the system
Fixed Value: Rh [Type] in Blood
....... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
...... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
..... Slices for value[x] Σ 0..1 Actual component result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
...... valueQuantity Quantity
...... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
...... valueString string
...... valueBoolean boolean
...... valueInteger integer
...... valueRange Range
...... valueRatio Ratio
...... valueSampledData SampledData
...... valueTime time
...... valueDateTime dateTime
...... valuePeriod Period
...... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Actual component result
Binding: LOINC Answer List LL360-9 (required)

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.status Base required ObservationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.effective[x]:effectiveTiming.​code Base required Before/after procedure 📦1.0.0 This IG
Observation.component.​code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component:abo.​code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component:abo.​value[x]:valueCodeableConcept Base required ​ LOINC Answer Codes for LL2419-1 (missing link) 📦 unknown?
Observation.component:rh.​code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component:rh.​value[x]:valueCodeableConcept Base required ​ LOINC Answer Codes for LL360-9 (missing link) 📦 unknown?

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Observation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Observation 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 error Observation 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 error Observation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Observation A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-6 error Observation dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7 error Observation If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()

Differential View

This structure is derived from Observation

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation Observation
... partOf 1..* Reference(Procedure: Stem Cell Transplantation) Part of referenced event
... code 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of observation (code / type)
Required Pattern: At least the following
.... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
..... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
..... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 34530-6
..... display 1..1 string Representation defined by the system
Fixed Value: ABO and Rh group panel - Blood
... subject 1..1 Reference(Patient: PCSP) Who and/or what the observation is about
.... effective[x]:effectiveTiming 1..1 Timing Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
..... code 1..1 CodeableConcept BID | TID | QID | AM | PM | QD | QOD | +
Binding: Before/after procedure (required)
... value[x] 0..0
... Slices for component 2..2 BackboneElement Component results
Slice: Unordered, Closed by value:code
.... component:abo 0..1 BackboneElement Component results
..... code 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Required Pattern: At least the following
...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 883-9
....... display 1..1 string Representation defined by the system
Fixed Value: ABO group [Type] in Blood
..... Slices for value[x] 0..1 Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, Period Actual component result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
...... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept 0..1 CodeableConcept Actual component result
Binding: LOINC Answer List LL2419-1 (required)
.... component:rh 0..1 BackboneElement Component results
..... code 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Required Pattern: At least the following
...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 10331-7
....... display 1..1 string Representation defined by the system
Fixed Value: Rh [Type] in Blood
..... Slices for value[x] 0..1 Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, Period Actual component result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
...... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept 0..1 CodeableConcept Actual component result
Binding: LOINC Answer List LL360-9 (required)

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Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.effective[x]:effectiveTiming.​code Base required Before/after procedure 📦1.0.0 This IG
Observation.component:abo.​value[x]:valueCodeableConcept Base required ​ LOINC Answer Codes for LL2419-1 (missing link) 📦 unknown?
Observation.component:rh.​value[x]:valueCodeableConcept Base required ​ LOINC Answer Codes for LL360-9 (missing link) 📦 unknown?

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation C 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
... basedOn Σ 0..* Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest) Fulfills plan, proposal or order
... partOf Σ 1..* Reference(Procedure: Stem Cell Transplantation) Part of referenced event
... status ?!Σ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
... category 0..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
Required Pattern: At least the following
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
..... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
..... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 34530-6
..... display 1..1 string Representation defined by the system
Fixed Value: ABO and Rh group panel - Blood
..... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... subject Σ 1..1 Reference(Patient: PCSP) Who and/or what the observation is about
... focus Σ 0..* Reference(Resource) What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
... encounter Σ 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... Slices for effective[x] Σ 1..1 Timing Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
.... effective[x]:effectiveTiming Σ 1..1 Timing Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... event Σ 0..* dateTime When the event occurs
..... repeat ΣC 0..1 Element When the event is to occur
Constraints: tim-1, tim-2, tim-4, tim-5, tim-6, tim-7, tim-8, tim-9, tim-10
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... bounds[x] Σ 0..1 Length/Range of lengths, or (Start and/or end) limits
....... boundsDuration Duration
....... boundsRange Range
....... boundsPeriod Period
...... count Σ 0..1 positiveInt Number of times to repeat
...... countMax Σ 0..1 positiveInt Maximum number of times to repeat
...... duration Σ 0..1 decimal How long when it happens
...... durationMax Σ 0..1 decimal How long when it happens (Max)
...... durationUnit Σ 0..1 code s | min | h | d | wk | mo | a - unit of time (UCUM)
Binding: UnitsOfTime (required): A unit of time (units from UCUM).
...... frequency Σ 0..1 positiveInt Event occurs frequency times per period
...... frequencyMax Σ 0..1 positiveInt Event occurs up to frequencyMax times per period
...... period Σ 0..1 decimal Event occurs frequency times per period
...... periodMax Σ 0..1 decimal Upper limit of period (3-4 hours)
...... periodUnit Σ 0..1 code s | min | h | d | wk | mo | a - unit of time (UCUM)
Binding: UnitsOfTime (required): A unit of time (units from UCUM).
...... dayOfWeek Σ 0..* code mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun
Binding: DaysOfWeek (required)
...... timeOfDay Σ 0..* time Time of day for action
...... when Σ 0..* code Code for time period of occurrence
Binding: EventTiming (required): Real world event relating to the schedule.
...... offset Σ 0..1 unsignedInt Minutes from event (before or after)
..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept BID | TID | QID | AM | PM | QD | QOD | +
Binding: Before/after procedure (required)
... issued Σ 0..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
... performer Σ 0..* Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson) Who is responsible for the observation
... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
... note 0..* Annotation Comments about the observation
... bodySite 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.
... method 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.
... specimen 0..1 Reference(Specimen) Specimen used for this observation
... device 0..1 Reference(Device | DeviceMetric) (Measurement) Device
... referenceRange C 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
Constraints: obs-3
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... low C 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Low Range, if relevant
.... high C 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) High Range, if relevant
.... type 0..1 CodeableConcept Reference range qualifier
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.
.... appliesTo 0..* CodeableConcept Reference range population
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.
.... age 0..1 Range Applicable age range, if relevant
.... text 0..1 string Text based reference range in an observation
... hasMember Σ 0..* Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence) Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
... derivedFrom Σ 0..* Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence) Related measurements the observation is made from
... Slices for component Σ 2..2 BackboneElement Component results
Slice: Unordered, Closed by value:code
.... component:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
..... value[x] Σ 0..1 Actual component result
...... valueQuantity Quantity
...... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
...... valueString string
...... valueBoolean boolean
...... valueInteger integer
...... valueRange Range
...... valueRatio Ratio
...... valueSampledData SampledData
...... valueTime time
...... valueDateTime dateTime
...... valuePeriod Period
..... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
..... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
..... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result
.... component:abo Σ 0..1 BackboneElement Component results
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
Required Pattern: At least the following
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
....... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
....... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
....... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 883-9
....... display 1..1 string Representation defined by the system
Fixed Value: ABO group [Type] in Blood
....... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
...... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
..... Slices for value[x] Σ 0..1 Actual component result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
...... valueQuantity Quantity
...... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
...... valueString string
...... valueBoolean boolean
...... valueInteger integer
...... valueRange Range
...... valueRatio Ratio
...... valueSampledData SampledData
...... valueTime time
...... valueDateTime dateTime
...... valuePeriod Period
...... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Actual component result
Binding: LOINC Answer List LL2419-1 (required)
..... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
..... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
..... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result
.... component:rh Σ 0..1 BackboneElement Component results
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
Required Pattern: At least the following
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
....... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
....... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
....... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 10331-7
....... display 1..1 string Representation defined by the system
Fixed Value: Rh [Type] in Blood
....... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
...... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
..... Slices for value[x] Σ 0..1 Actual component result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
...... valueQuantity Quantity
...... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
...... valueString string
...... valueBoolean boolean
...... valueInteger integer
...... valueRange Range
...... valueRatio Ratio
...... valueSampledData SampledData
...... valueTime time
...... valueDateTime dateTime
...... valuePeriod Period
...... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Actual component result
Binding: LOINC Answer List LL360-9 (required)
..... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
..... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
..... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.status Base required ObservationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.category Base preferred Observation Category Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.effective[x]:effectiveTiming.​repeat.durationUnit Base required UnitsOfTime 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.effective[x]:effectiveTiming.​repeat.periodUnit Base required UnitsOfTime 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.effective[x]:effectiveTiming.​repeat.dayOfWeek Base required DaysOfWeek 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.effective[x]:effectiveTiming.​repeat.when Base required EventTiming 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.effective[x]:effectiveTiming.​code Base required Before/after procedure 📦1.0.0 This IG
Observation.dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.bodySite Base example SNOMED CT Body Structures 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.method Base example Observation Methods 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.referenceRange.​type Base preferred Observation Reference Range Meaning Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.referenceRange.​appliesTo Base example Observation Reference Range Applies To Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component:abo.​code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component:abo.​value[x]:valueCodeableConcept Base required ​ LOINC Answer Codes for LL2419-1 (missing link) 📦 unknown?
Observation.component:abo.​dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component:abo.​interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component:rh.​code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component:rh.​value[x]:valueCodeableConcept Base required ​ LOINC Answer Codes for LL360-9 (missing link) 📦 unknown?
Observation.component:rh.​dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component:rh.​interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Observation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Observation 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 error Observation 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 error Observation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Observation A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-3 error Observation.referenceRange Must have at least a low or a high or text low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()
obs-6 error Observation dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7 error Observation If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()
tim-1 error Observation.effective[x]:effectiveTiming.repeat if there's a duration, there needs to be duration units duration.empty() or durationUnit.exists()
tim-2 error Observation.effective[x]:effectiveTiming.repeat if there's a period, there needs to be period units period.empty() or periodUnit.exists()
tim-4 error Observation.effective[x]:effectiveTiming.repeat duration SHALL be a non-negative value duration.exists() implies duration >= 0
tim-5 error Observation.effective[x]:effectiveTiming.repeat period SHALL be a non-negative value period.exists() implies period >= 0
tim-6 error Observation.effective[x]:effectiveTiming.repeat If there's a periodMax, there must be a period periodMax.empty() or period.exists()
tim-7 error Observation.effective[x]:effectiveTiming.repeat If there's a durationMax, there must be a duration durationMax.empty() or duration.exists()
tim-8 error Observation.effective[x]:effectiveTiming.repeat If there's a countMax, there must be a count countMax.empty() or count.exists()
tim-9 error Observation.effective[x]:effectiveTiming.repeat If there's an offset, there must be a when (and not C, CM, CD, CV) offset.empty() or (when.exists() and ((when in ('C' | 'CM' | 'CD' | 'CV')).not()))
tim-10 error Observation.effective[x]:effectiveTiming.repeat If there's a timeOfDay, there cannot be a when, or vice versa timeOfDay.empty() or when.empty()

This structure is derived from Observation

Summary

Mandatory: 5 elements
Prohibited: 1 element

Structures

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Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of Observation.effective[x]
  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of Observation.component (Closed)
  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of Observation.component.value[x]

 

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