LK NEHR Sri Lanka Patient Summary (IPS based) Implementation Guide
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LK NEHR Sri Lanka Patient Summary (IPS based) Implementation Guide, published by Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 0.1.0 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/lk-gov-health-hiu/lk-nehr-fhir-ips/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: Random Blood Sugar Observation

Official URL: http://fhir.health.gov.lk/ips/StructureDefinition/random-blood-sugar Version: 0.1.0
Active as of 2024-09-22 Computable Name: RandomBloodSugar

Represents the patient's RBS results.

Usage:

Formal Views of Profile Content

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

This structure is derived from ObservationResultsLaboratoryUvIps

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation ObservationResultsLaboratoryUvIps
... category 1..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
.... coding
..... system 0..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Required Pattern: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
..... code 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Required Pattern: laboratory
... code 1..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
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: 15074-8
.... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
Required Pattern: Glucose
... subject 1..1 Reference(Patient) Who and/or what the observation is about
... performer 1..* Reference(Practitioner | Organization) Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices for value[x] Content/Rules for all slices
.... value[x]:valueQuantity 0..1 QuantityIPS A measured amount using UCUM
..... value 1..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
..... unit 0..1 string Unit representation
Required Pattern: mmol/L
..... code 1..1 code Coded form of the unit
Required Pattern: mmol/L
... interpretation S 0..* CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
... device 1..1 Reference(Device Information) (Measurement) Device
... referenceRange S 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation

doco Documentation for this format
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C 0..* ObservationResultsLaboratoryUvIps Laboratory result for a simple test or for a panel/study
obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
ips-2: if no "hasMember" element is present then Observation must have a" value"
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... status ?!Σ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.


Fixed Value: final
.... category:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
..... coding S 0..* CodingIPS A reference to a code defined by a terminology system
...... system SΣ 0..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Required Pattern: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... code SΣ 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Required Pattern: laboratory
...... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
....... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
........ translation 0..* (Complex) Language Translation (Localization)
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/translation
..... text SΣ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
.... category:laboratory S 1..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.



Required Pattern: At least the following
..... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
...... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: laboratory
... code S 1..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: Results Laboratory Observation - IPS (preferred)
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: 15074-8
.... coding S 0..* CodingIPS A reference to a code defined by a terminology system
.... text SΣ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
Required Pattern: Glucose
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(Patient) Who and/or what the observation is about
.... reference SΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
... encounter Σ 0..1 Reference(Target Facility Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] SΣ 1..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
.... effective[x]All Types Content/Rules for all Types
..... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
...... data-absent-reason S 0..1 code effective[x] absence reason
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason
Binding: DataAbsentReason (required)
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
... performer SΣ 1..* Reference(Practitioner | Organization) Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices for value[x] SΣC 0..1 Quantity Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
.... value[x]:valueQuantity SC 0..1 QuantityIPS A measured amount using UCUM
qty-3: If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present
..... value Σ 1..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
..... comparator ?!Σ 0..1 code < | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

..... unit Σ 0..1 string Unit representation
Required Pattern: mmol/L
..... system SΣC 1..1 uri UCUM system for units
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
..... code SΣ 1..1 code Coded form of the unit
Required Pattern: mmol/L
.... value[x]:valueString SΣC 0..1 string Actual result
.... value[x]:valueRange SC 0..1 RangeIPS Set of values bounded by low and high
rng-2: If present, low SHALL have a lower value than high
.... value[x]:valueRatio SC 0..1 RatioIPS A ratio of two Quantity values - a numerator and a denominator
rat-1: Numerator and denominator SHALL both be present, or both are absent. If both are absent, there SHALL be some extension present
.... value[x]:valueTime SΣC 0..1 time Actual result
.... value[x]:valueDateTime SΣC 0..1 dateTime Actual result
.... value[x]:valuePeriod SΣC 0..1 Period Actual result
.... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept S 0..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: Results Coded Values Laboratory - IPS (preferred)
Additional BindingsPurpose
Results Blood Group - SNOMED CT IPS Free Set candidate
Results Presence Absence - SNOMED CT IPS Free Set candidate
Results Microorganism - SNOMED CT IPS Free Set candidate
... interpretation S 0..* CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


... device 1..1 Reference(Device Information) (Measurement) Device
... referenceRange SC 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
... component SΣ 0..* 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.


doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
Observation.statusrequiredFixed Value: final
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:laboratorypreferredPattern: laboratory
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.codepreferredPattern: LOINC Code 15074-8
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-laboratory-observations-uv-ips
Observation.value[x]:valueQuantity.comparatorrequiredQuantityComparator
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConceptpreferredResultsCodedValuesLaboratoryUvIps
Additional Bindings Purpose Documentation
Results Blood Group - SNOMED CT IPS Free Set candidate

Additional conformance binding to a blood group findings value set for laboratory result values from the SNOMED CT IPS free set for use globally (in SNOMED member and non-member jurisdictions).
Results Presence Absence - SNOMED CT IPS Free Set candidate

Additional conformance binding to a presence and absence findings (qualifier values) value set for laboratory result values from the SNOMED CT IPS free set for use globally (in SNOMED member and non-member jurisdictions).
Results Microorganism - SNOMED CT IPS Free Set candidate

Additional conformance binding to a microorganisms value set for laboratory result values from the SNOMED CT IPS free set for use globally (in SNOMED member and non-member jurisdictions).
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-coded-values-laboratory-uv-ips
Observation.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.codeexampleLOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorObservationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorObservationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource
: contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4errorObservationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated
: contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5errorObservationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceObservationA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
ips-2errorObservationif no "hasMember" element is present then Observation must have a" value"
: value.exists() or hasMember.exists()
obs-3errorObservation.referenceRangeMust have at least a low or a high or text
: low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()
obs-6errorObservationdataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
: dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7errorObservationIf Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
: value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()
qty-3errorObservation.value[x]:valueQuantityIf a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present
: code.empty() or system.exists()
rat-1errorObservation.value[x]:valueRatioNumerator and denominator SHALL both be present, or both are absent. If both are absent, there SHALL be some extension present
: (numerator.empty() xor denominator.exists()) and (numerator.exists() or extension.exists())
rng-2errorObservation.value[x]:valueRangeIf present, low SHALL have a lower value than high
: low.empty() or high.empty() or (low <= high)
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C 0..* ObservationResultsLaboratoryUvIps Laboratory result for a simple test or for a panel/study
obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
ips-2: if no "hasMember" element is present then Observation must have a" value"
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.

Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... 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 0..* Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy) Part of referenced event
... status ?!Σ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.


Fixed Value: final
... Slices for category 1..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


.... category: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
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... coding S 0..* CodingIPS A reference to a code defined by a terminology system
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... system SΣ 0..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Required Pattern: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code SΣ 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Required Pattern: laboratory
...... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
....... id 0..1 string xml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
....... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
........ translation 0..* (Complex) Language Translation (Localization)
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/translation
....... value 0..1 string Primitive value for string
Max Length: 1048576
...... userSelected Σ 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... text SΣ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
.... category:laboratory S 1..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.



Required Pattern: At least the following
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
...... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: laboratory
...... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
...... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... code S 1..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: Results Laboratory Observation - IPS (preferred)
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: 15074-8
..... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... coding S 0..* CodingIPS A reference to a code defined by a terminology system
.... text SΣ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
Required Pattern: Glucose
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(Patient) Who and/or what the observation is about
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... reference SΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
.... type Σ 0..1 uri Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).

.... identifier Σ 0..1 Identifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
.... display Σ 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
... focus Σ 0..* Reference(Resource) What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
... encounter Σ 0..1 Reference(Target Facility Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] SΣ 1..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
.... effective[x]All Types Content/Rules for all Types
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... data-absent-reason S 0..1 code effective[x] absence reason
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason
Binding: DataAbsentReason (required)
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
... issued Σ 0..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
... performer SΣ 1..* Reference(Practitioner | Organization) Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices for value[x] SΣC 0..1 Quantity Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
.... value[x]:valueQuantity SC 0..1 QuantityIPS A measured amount using UCUM
qty-3: If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... value Σ 1..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
..... comparator ?!Σ 0..1 code < | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

..... unit Σ 0..1 string Unit representation
Required Pattern: mmol/L
..... system SΣC 1..1 uri UCUM system for units
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
..... code SΣ 1..1 code Coded form of the unit
Required Pattern: mmol/L
.... value[x]:valueString SΣC 0..1 string Actual result
.... value[x]:valueRange SC 0..1 RangeIPS Set of values bounded by low and high
rng-2: If present, low SHALL have a lower value than high
.... value[x]:valueRatio SC 0..1 RatioIPS A ratio of two Quantity values - a numerator and a denominator
rat-1: Numerator and denominator SHALL both be present, or both are absent. If both are absent, there SHALL be some extension present
.... value[x]:valueTime SΣC 0..1 time Actual result
.... value[x]:valueDateTime SΣC 0..1 dateTime Actual result
.... value[x]:valuePeriod SΣC 0..1 Period Actual result
.... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept S 0..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: Results Coded Values Laboratory - IPS (preferred)
Additional BindingsPurpose
Results Blood Group - SNOMED CT IPS Free Set candidate
Results Presence Absence - SNOMED CT IPS Free Set candidate
Results Microorganism - SNOMED CT IPS Free Set candidate
... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

... interpretation S 0..* CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
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 (IPS)) Specimen used for this observation
... device 1..1 Reference(Device Information) (Measurement) Device
... referenceRange SC 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... low C 0..1 SimpleQuantity Low Range, if relevant
.... high C 0..1 SimpleQuantity High Range, if relevant
.... type 0..1 CodeableConcept Reference range qualifier
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.

.... appliesTo 0..* CodeableConcept Reference range population
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.


.... age 0..1 Range Applicable age range, if relevant
.... text 0..1 string Text based reference range in an observation
... hasMember Σ 0..* Reference(Observation Results: laboratory (IPS) | Observation Results (IPS)) Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... reference ΣC 0..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
.... type Σ 0..1 uri Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).

.... identifier Σ 0..1 Identifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
.... display Σ 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
... derivedFrom Σ 0..* Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence) Related measurements the observation is made from
... component SΣ 0..* 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.

.... 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

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
Observation.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.statusrequiredFixed Value: final
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:laboratorypreferredPattern: laboratory
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.codepreferredPattern: LOINC Code 15074-8
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-laboratory-observations-uv-ips
Observation.subject.typeextensibleResourceType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.value[x]:valueQuantity.comparatorrequiredQuantityComparator
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConceptpreferredResultsCodedValuesLaboratoryUvIps
Additional Bindings Purpose Documentation
Results Blood Group - SNOMED CT IPS Free Set candidate

Additional conformance binding to a blood group findings value set for laboratory result values from the SNOMED CT IPS free set for use globally (in SNOMED member and non-member jurisdictions).
Results Presence Absence - SNOMED CT IPS Free Set candidate

Additional conformance binding to a presence and absence findings (qualifier values) value set for laboratory result values from the SNOMED CT IPS free set for use globally (in SNOMED member and non-member jurisdictions).
Results Microorganism - SNOMED CT IPS Free Set candidate

Additional conformance binding to a microorganisms value set for laboratory result values from the SNOMED CT IPS free set for use globally (in SNOMED member and non-member jurisdictions).
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-coded-values-laboratory-uv-ips
Observation.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.bodySiteexampleSNOMEDCTBodyStructures
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.methodexampleObservationMethods
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-methods
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.typepreferredObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-meaning
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.appliesToexampleObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-appliesto
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.hasMember.typeextensibleResourceType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.codeexampleLOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorObservationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorObservationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource
: contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4errorObservationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated
: contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5errorObservationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceObservationA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
ips-2errorObservationif no "hasMember" element is present then Observation must have a" value"
: value.exists() or hasMember.exists()
obs-3errorObservation.referenceRangeMust have at least a low or a high or text
: low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()
obs-6errorObservationdataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
: dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7errorObservationIf Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
: value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()
qty-3errorObservation.value[x]:valueQuantityIf a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present
: code.empty() or system.exists()
rat-1errorObservation.value[x]:valueRatioNumerator and denominator SHALL both be present, or both are absent. If both are absent, there SHALL be some extension present
: (numerator.empty() xor denominator.exists()) and (numerator.exists() or extension.exists())
rng-2errorObservation.value[x]:valueRangeIf present, low SHALL have a lower value than high
: low.empty() or high.empty() or (low <= high)

Differential View

This structure is derived from ObservationResultsLaboratoryUvIps

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation ObservationResultsLaboratoryUvIps
... category 1..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
.... coding
..... system 0..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Required Pattern: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
..... code 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Required Pattern: laboratory
... code 1..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
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: 15074-8
.... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
Required Pattern: Glucose
... subject 1..1 Reference(Patient) Who and/or what the observation is about
... performer 1..* Reference(Practitioner | Organization) Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices for value[x] Content/Rules for all slices
.... value[x]:valueQuantity 0..1 QuantityIPS A measured amount using UCUM
..... value 1..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
..... unit 0..1 string Unit representation
Required Pattern: mmol/L
..... code 1..1 code Coded form of the unit
Required Pattern: mmol/L
... interpretation S 0..* CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
... device 1..1 Reference(Device Information) (Measurement) Device
... referenceRange S 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation

doco Documentation for this format

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C 0..* ObservationResultsLaboratoryUvIps Laboratory result for a simple test or for a panel/study
obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
ips-2: if no "hasMember" element is present then Observation must have a" value"
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... status ?!Σ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.


Fixed Value: final
.... category:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
..... coding S 0..* CodingIPS A reference to a code defined by a terminology system
...... system SΣ 0..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Required Pattern: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... code SΣ 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Required Pattern: laboratory
...... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
....... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
........ translation 0..* (Complex) Language Translation (Localization)
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/translation
..... text SΣ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
.... category:laboratory S 1..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.



Required Pattern: At least the following
..... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
...... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: laboratory
... code S 1..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: Results Laboratory Observation - IPS (preferred)
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: 15074-8
.... coding S 0..* CodingIPS A reference to a code defined by a terminology system
.... text SΣ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
Required Pattern: Glucose
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(Patient) Who and/or what the observation is about
.... reference SΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
... encounter Σ 0..1 Reference(Target Facility Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] SΣ 1..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
.... effective[x]All Types Content/Rules for all Types
..... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
...... data-absent-reason S 0..1 code effective[x] absence reason
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason
Binding: DataAbsentReason (required)
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
... performer SΣ 1..* Reference(Practitioner | Organization) Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices for value[x] SΣC 0..1 Quantity Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
.... value[x]:valueQuantity SC 0..1 QuantityIPS A measured amount using UCUM
qty-3: If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present
..... value Σ 1..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
..... comparator ?!Σ 0..1 code < | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

..... unit Σ 0..1 string Unit representation
Required Pattern: mmol/L
..... system SΣC 1..1 uri UCUM system for units
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
..... code SΣ 1..1 code Coded form of the unit
Required Pattern: mmol/L
.... value[x]:valueString SΣC 0..1 string Actual result
.... value[x]:valueRange SC 0..1 RangeIPS Set of values bounded by low and high
rng-2: If present, low SHALL have a lower value than high
.... value[x]:valueRatio SC 0..1 RatioIPS A ratio of two Quantity values - a numerator and a denominator
rat-1: Numerator and denominator SHALL both be present, or both are absent. If both are absent, there SHALL be some extension present
.... value[x]:valueTime SΣC 0..1 time Actual result
.... value[x]:valueDateTime SΣC 0..1 dateTime Actual result
.... value[x]:valuePeriod SΣC 0..1 Period Actual result
.... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept S 0..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: Results Coded Values Laboratory - IPS (preferred)
Additional BindingsPurpose
Results Blood Group - SNOMED CT IPS Free Set candidate
Results Presence Absence - SNOMED CT IPS Free Set candidate
Results Microorganism - SNOMED CT IPS Free Set candidate
... interpretation S 0..* CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


... device 1..1 Reference(Device Information) (Measurement) Device
... referenceRange SC 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
... component SΣ 0..* 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.


doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
Observation.statusrequiredFixed Value: final
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:laboratorypreferredPattern: laboratory
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.codepreferredPattern: LOINC Code 15074-8
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-laboratory-observations-uv-ips
Observation.value[x]:valueQuantity.comparatorrequiredQuantityComparator
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConceptpreferredResultsCodedValuesLaboratoryUvIps
Additional Bindings Purpose Documentation
Results Blood Group - SNOMED CT IPS Free Set candidate

Additional conformance binding to a blood group findings value set for laboratory result values from the SNOMED CT IPS free set for use globally (in SNOMED member and non-member jurisdictions).
Results Presence Absence - SNOMED CT IPS Free Set candidate

Additional conformance binding to a presence and absence findings (qualifier values) value set for laboratory result values from the SNOMED CT IPS free set for use globally (in SNOMED member and non-member jurisdictions).
Results Microorganism - SNOMED CT IPS Free Set candidate

Additional conformance binding to a microorganisms value set for laboratory result values from the SNOMED CT IPS free set for use globally (in SNOMED member and non-member jurisdictions).
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-coded-values-laboratory-uv-ips
Observation.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.codeexampleLOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorObservationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorObservationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource
: contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4errorObservationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated
: contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5errorObservationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceObservationA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
ips-2errorObservationif no "hasMember" element is present then Observation must have a" value"
: value.exists() or hasMember.exists()
obs-3errorObservation.referenceRangeMust have at least a low or a high or text
: low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()
obs-6errorObservationdataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
: dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7errorObservationIf Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
: value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()
qty-3errorObservation.value[x]:valueQuantityIf a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present
: code.empty() or system.exists()
rat-1errorObservation.value[x]:valueRatioNumerator and denominator SHALL both be present, or both are absent. If both are absent, there SHALL be some extension present
: (numerator.empty() xor denominator.exists()) and (numerator.exists() or extension.exists())
rng-2errorObservation.value[x]:valueRangeIf present, low SHALL have a lower value than high
: low.empty() or high.empty() or (low <= high)

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C 0..* ObservationResultsLaboratoryUvIps Laboratory result for a simple test or for a panel/study
obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
ips-2: if no "hasMember" element is present then Observation must have a" value"
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.

Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... 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 0..* Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy) Part of referenced event
... status ?!Σ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.


Fixed Value: final
... Slices for category 1..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


.... category: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
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... coding S 0..* CodingIPS A reference to a code defined by a terminology system
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... system SΣ 0..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Required Pattern: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code SΣ 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Required Pattern: laboratory
...... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
....... id 0..1 string xml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
....... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
........ translation 0..* (Complex) Language Translation (Localization)
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/translation
....... value 0..1 string Primitive value for string
Max Length: 1048576
...... userSelected Σ 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... text SΣ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
.... category:laboratory S 1..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.



Required Pattern: At least the following
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
...... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: laboratory
...... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
...... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... code S 1..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: Results Laboratory Observation - IPS (preferred)
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: 15074-8
..... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... coding S 0..* CodingIPS A reference to a code defined by a terminology system
.... text SΣ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
Required Pattern: Glucose
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(Patient) Who and/or what the observation is about
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... reference SΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
.... type Σ 0..1 uri Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).

.... identifier Σ 0..1 Identifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
.... display Σ 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
... focus Σ 0..* Reference(Resource) What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
... encounter Σ 0..1 Reference(Target Facility Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] SΣ 1..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
.... effective[x]All Types Content/Rules for all Types
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... data-absent-reason S 0..1 code effective[x] absence reason
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason
Binding: DataAbsentReason (required)
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
... issued Σ 0..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
... performer SΣ 1..* Reference(Practitioner | Organization) Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices for value[x] SΣC 0..1 Quantity Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
.... value[x]:valueQuantity SC 0..1 QuantityIPS A measured amount using UCUM
qty-3: If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... value Σ 1..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
..... comparator ?!Σ 0..1 code < | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

..... unit Σ 0..1 string Unit representation
Required Pattern: mmol/L
..... system SΣC 1..1 uri UCUM system for units
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
..... code SΣ 1..1 code Coded form of the unit
Required Pattern: mmol/L
.... value[x]:valueString SΣC 0..1 string Actual result
.... value[x]:valueRange SC 0..1 RangeIPS Set of values bounded by low and high
rng-2: If present, low SHALL have a lower value than high
.... value[x]:valueRatio SC 0..1 RatioIPS A ratio of two Quantity values - a numerator and a denominator
rat-1: Numerator and denominator SHALL both be present, or both are absent. If both are absent, there SHALL be some extension present
.... value[x]:valueTime SΣC 0..1 time Actual result
.... value[x]:valueDateTime SΣC 0..1 dateTime Actual result
.... value[x]:valuePeriod SΣC 0..1 Period Actual result
.... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept S 0..1 CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: Results Coded Values Laboratory - IPS (preferred)
Additional BindingsPurpose
Results Blood Group - SNOMED CT IPS Free Set candidate
Results Presence Absence - SNOMED CT IPS Free Set candidate
Results Microorganism - SNOMED CT IPS Free Set candidate
... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

... interpretation S 0..* CodeableConceptIPS Concept - reference to a terminology or just text
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 (IPS)) Specimen used for this observation
... device 1..1 Reference(Device Information) (Measurement) Device
... referenceRange SC 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... low C 0..1 SimpleQuantity Low Range, if relevant
.... high C 0..1 SimpleQuantity High Range, if relevant
.... type 0..1 CodeableConcept Reference range qualifier
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.

.... appliesTo 0..* CodeableConcept Reference range population
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.


.... age 0..1 Range Applicable age range, if relevant
.... text 0..1 string Text based reference range in an observation
... hasMember Σ 0..* Reference(Observation Results: laboratory (IPS) | Observation Results (IPS)) Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... reference ΣC 0..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
.... type Σ 0..1 uri Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).

.... identifier Σ 0..1 Identifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
.... display Σ 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
... derivedFrom Σ 0..* Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence) Related measurements the observation is made from
... component SΣ 0..* 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.

.... 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

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
Observation.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.statusrequiredFixed Value: final
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:laboratorypreferredPattern: laboratory
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.codepreferredPattern: LOINC Code 15074-8
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-laboratory-observations-uv-ips
Observation.subject.typeextensibleResourceType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.value[x]:valueQuantity.comparatorrequiredQuantityComparator
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConceptpreferredResultsCodedValuesLaboratoryUvIps
Additional Bindings Purpose Documentation
Results Blood Group - SNOMED CT IPS Free Set candidate

Additional conformance binding to a blood group findings value set for laboratory result values from the SNOMED CT IPS free set for use globally (in SNOMED member and non-member jurisdictions).
Results Presence Absence - SNOMED CT IPS Free Set candidate

Additional conformance binding to a presence and absence findings (qualifier values) value set for laboratory result values from the SNOMED CT IPS free set for use globally (in SNOMED member and non-member jurisdictions).
Results Microorganism - SNOMED CT IPS Free Set candidate

Additional conformance binding to a microorganisms value set for laboratory result values from the SNOMED CT IPS free set for use globally (in SNOMED member and non-member jurisdictions).
http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-coded-values-laboratory-uv-ips
Observation.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.bodySiteexampleSNOMEDCTBodyStructures
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.methodexampleObservationMethods
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-methods
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.typepreferredObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-meaning
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.appliesToexampleObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-appliesto
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.hasMember.typeextensibleResourceType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.codeexampleLOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorObservationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorObservationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource
: contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4errorObservationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated
: contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5errorObservationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceObservationA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
ips-2errorObservationif no "hasMember" element is present then Observation must have a" value"
: value.exists() or hasMember.exists()
obs-3errorObservation.referenceRangeMust have at least a low or a high or text
: low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()
obs-6errorObservationdataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
: dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7errorObservationIf Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
: value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()
qty-3errorObservation.value[x]:valueQuantityIf a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present
: code.empty() or system.exists()
rat-1errorObservation.value[x]:valueRatioNumerator and denominator SHALL both be present, or both are absent. If both are absent, there SHALL be some extension present
: (numerator.empty() xor denominator.exists()) and (numerator.exists() or extension.exists())
rng-2errorObservation.value[x]:valueRangeIf present, low SHALL have a lower value than high
: low.empty() or high.empty() or (low <= high)

 

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