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NHS North West Genomics, published by NHS North West Genomics. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 0.0.8 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/nw-gmsa/nw-gmsa.github.com/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: Observation Panel

Official URL: https://fhir.nwgenomics.nhs.uk/StructureDefinition/Observation-Panel Version: 0.0.8
Draft as of 2025-10-31 Computable Name: ObservationPanel

Reference

Usages:

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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 Laboratory result for a simple test or for a panel/study
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7, eu-lab-1, eu-lab-2
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
.... extension:supportingInfo 0..* Reference(Resource) Other information that may be relevant to this event.
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/workflow-supportingInfo
.... extension:triggeredBy-r5 0..* (Complex) Optional Extensions Element
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.triggeredBy
..... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
...... extension:observation 0..* Extension Triggering observation.
....... extension 0..0 Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
....... url 1..1 uri "observation"
....... value[x] 1..1 Reference(Observation) Value of extension
...... extension:type 0..* Extension The type of trigger
....... extension 0..0 Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
....... url 1..1 uri "type"
....... value[x] 1..1 code Value of extension
...... extension:reason 0..* Extension Extension
....... extension 0..0 Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
....... url 1..1 uri "reason"
....... value[x] 1..1 string Value of extension
..... url 1..1 uri "http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.triggeredBy"
.... extension:certifiedRefMaterialCodeable 0..* CodeableConcept Certified Reference Material: CodeableConcept
URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/observation-certifiedRefMaterialCodeable
Binding: Laboratory Certified Reference Material (example)
.... extension:certifiedRefMaterialIdentifer 0..* Identifier Certified Reference Material: Identifier
URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/observation-certifiedRefMaterialIdentifer
.... extension:labTestKit 0..* Reference(Device) Device Laboratory Test Kit
URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/observation-deviceLabTestKit
.... extension:value-r5 0..1 (Complex) only for result of type Attachment
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.value[x]
..... extension 0..0 Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... url 1..1 uri "http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.value[x]"
..... value[x] 1..1 Attachment Value of extension
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier SΣ 1..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
... status ?!Σ 1..1 code Observation Status (HL7 v2 OBX-11)
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
... Slices for category 1..* CodeableConceptIPS Classification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
.... category:laboratory 1..1 CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.

Required Pattern: At least the following
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
...... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: laboratory
...... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
...... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
.... category:studyType 0..* CodeableConcept The way of grouping of the test results into clinically meaningful domains (e.g. hematology study, microbiology study, etc.)
Binding: Laboratory Study Types (required)
.... category:specialty 0..* CodeableConcept The clinical domain of the laboratory performing the observation (e.g. microbiology, toxicology, chemistry)
Binding: Laboratory Specialty (required)
... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConceptIPS The type of observation (code / type). (HL7 v2 OBX-3)
Binding: Laboratory Code (preferred)
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(Patient: Animal | Patient: Person | Group | Device | Location) Who and/or what the observation is about
.... reference SΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
... encounter SΣ 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] OΣ 1..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation (HL7 v2 OBX-14)
.... effective[x]All Types Content/Rules for all Types
..... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
...... extension:data-absent-reason 0..1 code effective[x] absence reason
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason
Binding: DataAbsentReason (required)
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
... performer Σ 1..* Reference(PractitionerRole: Laboratory Report | Patient) Who is responsible for the observation
.... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
..... extension:performerFunction 0..* CodeableConcept Type of performance
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/event-performerFunction
Binding: Performer Function Codes (extensible)
... Slices for value[x] ΣC 0..1 Actual result (HL7 v2 OBX-5)
Slice: Unordered, Closed 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]:valueDateTime SΣC 0..1 dateTime Actual result
.... value[x]:valueQuantity SΣC 0..1 QuantityEuLab Actual result
.... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept SΣC 0..1 CodeableConceptIPS Actual result
Binding: Results Coded Values Laboratory - IPS (preferred)
.... value[x]:valueString ΣC 0..1 string Actual result
.... value[x]:valueRange ΣC 0..1 RangeIPS Actual result
.... value[x]:valueRatio ΣC 0..1 RatioEuLab Actual result
.... value[x]:valueTime ΣC 0..1 time Actual result
.... value[x]:valuePeriod ΣC 0..1 Period Actual result
... hasMember SΣ 1..* Reference(Observation Results: laboratory) Related resource that belongs to the Observation group

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.status Base required ObservationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.category Base preferred Observation Category Codes 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.category:laboratory Base preferred Observation Category Codes 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.category:studyType Base required Laboratory Study Types 📦0.1.1 HL7 Europe Laboratory Report v0.1
Observation.category:specialty Base required Laboratory Specialty 📦0.1.1 HL7 Europe Laboratory Report v0.1
Observation.code Base preferred Laboratory Code 📦0.1.1 HL7 Europe Laboratory Report v0.1
Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConcept Base preferred Results Coded Values Laboratory - IPS 📦1.1.0 International Patient Summary Implementation Guide v1.1

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())
eu-lab-1 error Observation If observation status is other then "registered" or "cancelled", at least one of these Observation elements shall be provided: "value", "dataAbsentReason", "hasMember" or "component" (status in ('registered'|'cancelled')) or value.exists() or hasMember.exists() or component.exists() or dataAbsentReason.exists()
eu-lab-2 error Observation If observation has components and observation status is other then "registered" or "cancelled", at least one of these Observation.component elements shall be provided: "value" or "dataAbsentReason" component.exists() implies (status in ('registered'|'cancelled')) or component.value.exists() or component.dataAbsentReason.exists()
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 0..* Observation Laboratory result for a simple test or for a panel/study
... hasMember S 1..* Reference(Observation Results: laboratory) Related resource that belongs to the Observation group

doco Documentation for this format
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation C 0..* Observation Laboratory result for a simple test or for a panel/study
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7, eu-lab-1, eu-lab-2
... 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
... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Laboratory Test Kit
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... extension:supportingInfo 0..* Reference(Resource) Other information that may be relevant to this event.
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/workflow-supportingInfo
.... extension:triggeredBy-r5 0..* (Complex) Optional Extensions Element
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.triggeredBy
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... extension:observation 0..* Extension Triggering observation.
....... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
....... extension 0..0 Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
....... url 1..1 uri "observation"
....... value[x] 1..1 Reference(Observation) Value of extension
...... extension:type 0..* Extension The type of trigger
....... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
....... extension 0..0 Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
....... url 1..1 uri "type"
....... value[x] 1..1 code Value of extension
...... extension:reason 0..* Extension Extension
....... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
....... extension 0..0 Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
....... url 1..1 uri "reason"
....... value[x] 1..1 string Value of extension
..... url 1..1 uri "http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.triggeredBy"
.... extension:certifiedRefMaterialCodeable 0..* CodeableConcept Certified Reference Material: CodeableConcept
URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/observation-certifiedRefMaterialCodeable
Binding: Laboratory Certified Reference Material (example)
.... extension:certifiedRefMaterialIdentifer 0..* Identifier Certified Reference Material: Identifier
URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/observation-certifiedRefMaterialIdentifer
.... extension:labTestKit 0..* Reference(Device) Device Laboratory Test Kit
URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/observation-deviceLabTestKit
.... extension:value-r5 0..1 (Complex) only for result of type Attachment
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.value[x]
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..0 Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... url 1..1 uri "http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.value[x]"
..... value[x] 1..1 Attachment Value of extension
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier SΣ 1..* 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 Observation Status (HL7 v2 OBX-11)
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
... Slices for category 1..* CodeableConceptIPS Classification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
.... category:laboratory 1..1 CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.

Required Pattern: At least the following
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
...... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: laboratory
...... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
...... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
.... category:studyType 0..* CodeableConcept The way of grouping of the test results into clinically meaningful domains (e.g. hematology study, microbiology study, etc.)
Binding: Laboratory Study Types (required)
.... category:specialty 0..* CodeableConcept The clinical domain of the laboratory performing the observation (e.g. microbiology, toxicology, chemistry)
Binding: Laboratory Specialty (required)
... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConceptIPS The type of observation (code / type). (HL7 v2 OBX-3)
Binding: Laboratory Code (preferred)
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(Patient: Animal | Patient: Person | Group | Device | Location) 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 NHSNumber 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 SΣ 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
.... 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 OΣ 0..1 CorrelationIdentifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
.... display Σ 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
... effective[x] OΣ 1..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation (HL7 v2 OBX-14)
.... 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
...... extension:data-absent-reason 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 result was made available
... performer Σ 1..* Reference(PractitionerRole: Laboratory Report | Patient) Who is responsible for the observation
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... extension:performerFunction 0..* CodeableConcept Type of performance
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/event-performerFunction
Binding: Performer Function Codes (extensible)
.... reference ΣC 0..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
.... type Σ 0..1 uri Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
.... identifier Σ 0..1 Identifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
.... display Σ 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
... Slices for value[x] ΣC 0..1 Actual result (HL7 v2 OBX-5)
Slice: Unordered, Closed 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]:valueDateTime SΣC 0..1 dateTime Actual result
.... value[x]:valueQuantity SΣC 0..1 QuantityEuLab Actual result
.... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept SΣC 0..1 CodeableConceptIPS Actual result
Binding: Results Coded Values Laboratory - IPS (preferred)
.... value[x]:valueString ΣC 0..1 string Actual result
.... value[x]:valueRange ΣC 0..1 RangeIPS Actual result
.... value[x]:valueRatio ΣC 0..1 RatioEuLab Actual result
.... value[x]:valueTime ΣC 0..1 time Actual result
.... value[x]:valuePeriod ΣC 0..1 Period Actual result
... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Provides a reason why the expected value is missing.
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
... interpretation 0..* CodeableConceptIPS 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 CodeableConceptIPS How it was done
Binding: Laboratory Techniques (preferred)
... specimen 0..1 Reference(Specimen: Laboratory) Specimen used for this observation
... device 0..1 Reference(Device | DeviceMetric) Measuring instrument
... 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 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 SΣ 1..* Reference(Observation Results: laboratory) 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
... component Σ 0..* BackboneElement Laboratory result
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... extension:value-r5 0..1 (Complex) only for result of type Attachment
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.value[x]
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..0 Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... url 1..1 uri "http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.value[x]"
...... value[x] 1..1 Attachment Value of extension
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConceptIPS Type of component observation (code / type)
Binding: Results Laboratory Observation - IPS (preferred)
.... 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]:valueString Σ 0..1 string Actual component result
..... value[x]:valueRange Σ 0..1 RangeIPS Actual component result
..... value[x]:valueRatio Σ 0..1 RatioEuLab Actual component result
..... value[x]:valueTime Σ 0..1 time Actual component result
..... value[x]:valueDateTime Σ 0..1 dateTime Actual component result
..... value[x]:valuePeriod Σ 0..1 Period Actual component result
..... value[x]:valueQuantity Σ 0..1 QuantityEuLab Actual component result
..... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept Σ 0..1 CodeableConceptIPS Actual component result
Binding: Results Coded Values Laboratory - IPS (preferred)
.... 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.category:laboratory Base preferred Observation Category Codes 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.category:studyType Base required Laboratory Study Types 📦0.1.1 HL7 Europe Laboratory Report v0.1
Observation.category:specialty Base required Laboratory Specialty 📦0.1.1 HL7 Europe Laboratory Report v0.1
Observation.code Base preferred Laboratory Code 📦0.1.1 HL7 Europe Laboratory Report v0.1
Observation.subject.​type Base extensible ResourceType 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.encounter.​type Base extensible ResourceType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.performer.​type Base extensible ResourceType 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConcept Base preferred Results Coded Values Laboratory - IPS 📦1.1.0 International Patient Summary Implementation Guide v1.1
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 preferred Laboratory Techniques 📦0.1.1 HL7 Europe Laboratory Report v0.1
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 preferred Results Laboratory Observation - IPS 📦1.1.0 International Patient Summary Implementation Guide v1.1
Observation.component.​value[x]:valueCodeableConcept Base preferred Results Coded Values Laboratory - IPS 📦1.1.0 International Patient Summary Implementation Guide v1.1
Observation.component.​dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​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())
eu-lab-1 error Observation If observation status is other then "registered" or "cancelled", at least one of these Observation elements shall be provided: "value", "dataAbsentReason", "hasMember" or "component" (status in ('registered'|'cancelled')) or value.exists() or hasMember.exists() or component.exists() or dataAbsentReason.exists()
eu-lab-2 error Observation If observation has components and observation status is other then "registered" or "cancelled", at least one of these Observation.component elements shall be provided: "value" or "dataAbsentReason" component.exists() implies (status in ('registered'|'cancelled')) or component.value.exists() or component.dataAbsentReason.exists()
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()

This structure is derived from Observation

Summary

Mandatory: 1 element
Must-Support: 1 element

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation C 0..* Observation Laboratory result for a simple test or for a panel/study
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7, eu-lab-1, eu-lab-2
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
.... extension:supportingInfo 0..* Reference(Resource) Other information that may be relevant to this event.
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/workflow-supportingInfo
.... extension:triggeredBy-r5 0..* (Complex) Optional Extensions Element
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.triggeredBy
..... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
...... extension:observation 0..* Extension Triggering observation.
....... extension 0..0 Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
....... url 1..1 uri "observation"
....... value[x] 1..1 Reference(Observation) Value of extension
...... extension:type 0..* Extension The type of trigger
....... extension 0..0 Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
....... url 1..1 uri "type"
....... value[x] 1..1 code Value of extension
...... extension:reason 0..* Extension Extension
....... extension 0..0 Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
....... url 1..1 uri "reason"
....... value[x] 1..1 string Value of extension
..... url 1..1 uri "http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.triggeredBy"
.... extension:certifiedRefMaterialCodeable 0..* CodeableConcept Certified Reference Material: CodeableConcept
URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/observation-certifiedRefMaterialCodeable
Binding: Laboratory Certified Reference Material (example)
.... extension:certifiedRefMaterialIdentifer 0..* Identifier Certified Reference Material: Identifier
URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/observation-certifiedRefMaterialIdentifer
.... extension:labTestKit 0..* Reference(Device) Device Laboratory Test Kit
URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/observation-deviceLabTestKit
.... extension:value-r5 0..1 (Complex) only for result of type Attachment
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.value[x]
..... extension 0..0 Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... url 1..1 uri "http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.value[x]"
..... value[x] 1..1 Attachment Value of extension
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier SΣ 1..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
... status ?!Σ 1..1 code Observation Status (HL7 v2 OBX-11)
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
... Slices for category 1..* CodeableConceptIPS Classification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
.... category:laboratory 1..1 CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.

Required Pattern: At least the following
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
...... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: laboratory
...... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
...... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
.... category:studyType 0..* CodeableConcept The way of grouping of the test results into clinically meaningful domains (e.g. hematology study, microbiology study, etc.)
Binding: Laboratory Study Types (required)
.... category:specialty 0..* CodeableConcept The clinical domain of the laboratory performing the observation (e.g. microbiology, toxicology, chemistry)
Binding: Laboratory Specialty (required)
... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConceptIPS The type of observation (code / type). (HL7 v2 OBX-3)
Binding: Laboratory Code (preferred)
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(Patient: Animal | Patient: Person | Group | Device | Location) Who and/or what the observation is about
.... reference SΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
... encounter SΣ 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] OΣ 1..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation (HL7 v2 OBX-14)
.... effective[x]All Types Content/Rules for all Types
..... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
...... extension:data-absent-reason 0..1 code effective[x] absence reason
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason
Binding: DataAbsentReason (required)
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
... performer Σ 1..* Reference(PractitionerRole: Laboratory Report | Patient) Who is responsible for the observation
.... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
..... extension:performerFunction 0..* CodeableConcept Type of performance
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/event-performerFunction
Binding: Performer Function Codes (extensible)
... Slices for value[x] ΣC 0..1 Actual result (HL7 v2 OBX-5)
Slice: Unordered, Closed 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]:valueDateTime SΣC 0..1 dateTime Actual result
.... value[x]:valueQuantity SΣC 0..1 QuantityEuLab Actual result
.... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept SΣC 0..1 CodeableConceptIPS Actual result
Binding: Results Coded Values Laboratory - IPS (preferred)
.... value[x]:valueString ΣC 0..1 string Actual result
.... value[x]:valueRange ΣC 0..1 RangeIPS Actual result
.... value[x]:valueRatio ΣC 0..1 RatioEuLab Actual result
.... value[x]:valueTime ΣC 0..1 time Actual result
.... value[x]:valuePeriod ΣC 0..1 Period Actual result
... hasMember SΣ 1..* Reference(Observation Results: laboratory) Related resource that belongs to the Observation group

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.status Base required ObservationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.category Base preferred Observation Category Codes 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.category:laboratory Base preferred Observation Category Codes 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.category:studyType Base required Laboratory Study Types 📦0.1.1 HL7 Europe Laboratory Report v0.1
Observation.category:specialty Base required Laboratory Specialty 📦0.1.1 HL7 Europe Laboratory Report v0.1
Observation.code Base preferred Laboratory Code 📦0.1.1 HL7 Europe Laboratory Report v0.1
Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConcept Base preferred Results Coded Values Laboratory - IPS 📦1.1.0 International Patient Summary Implementation Guide v1.1

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())
eu-lab-1 error Observation If observation status is other then "registered" or "cancelled", at least one of these Observation elements shall be provided: "value", "dataAbsentReason", "hasMember" or "component" (status in ('registered'|'cancelled')) or value.exists() or hasMember.exists() or component.exists() or dataAbsentReason.exists()
eu-lab-2 error Observation If observation has components and observation status is other then "registered" or "cancelled", at least one of these Observation.component elements shall be provided: "value" or "dataAbsentReason" component.exists() implies (status in ('registered'|'cancelled')) or component.value.exists() or component.dataAbsentReason.exists()
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 0..* Observation Laboratory result for a simple test or for a panel/study
... hasMember S 1..* Reference(Observation Results: laboratory) Related resource that belongs to the Observation group

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Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation C 0..* Observation Laboratory result for a simple test or for a panel/study
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7, eu-lab-1, eu-lab-2
... 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
... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Laboratory Test Kit
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... extension:supportingInfo 0..* Reference(Resource) Other information that may be relevant to this event.
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/workflow-supportingInfo
.... extension:triggeredBy-r5 0..* (Complex) Optional Extensions Element
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.triggeredBy
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... extension:observation 0..* Extension Triggering observation.
....... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
....... extension 0..0 Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
....... url 1..1 uri "observation"
....... value[x] 1..1 Reference(Observation) Value of extension
...... extension:type 0..* Extension The type of trigger
....... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
....... extension 0..0 Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
....... url 1..1 uri "type"
....... value[x] 1..1 code Value of extension
...... extension:reason 0..* Extension Extension
....... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
....... extension 0..0 Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
....... url 1..1 uri "reason"
....... value[x] 1..1 string Value of extension
..... url 1..1 uri "http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.triggeredBy"
.... extension:certifiedRefMaterialCodeable 0..* CodeableConcept Certified Reference Material: CodeableConcept
URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/observation-certifiedRefMaterialCodeable
Binding: Laboratory Certified Reference Material (example)
.... extension:certifiedRefMaterialIdentifer 0..* Identifier Certified Reference Material: Identifier
URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/observation-certifiedRefMaterialIdentifer
.... extension:labTestKit 0..* Reference(Device) Device Laboratory Test Kit
URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/observation-deviceLabTestKit
.... extension:value-r5 0..1 (Complex) only for result of type Attachment
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.value[x]
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..0 Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... url 1..1 uri "http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.value[x]"
..... value[x] 1..1 Attachment Value of extension
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier SΣ 1..* 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 Observation Status (HL7 v2 OBX-11)
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
... Slices for category 1..* CodeableConceptIPS Classification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
.... category:laboratory 1..1 CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.

Required Pattern: At least the following
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
...... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: laboratory
...... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
...... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
.... category:studyType 0..* CodeableConcept The way of grouping of the test results into clinically meaningful domains (e.g. hematology study, microbiology study, etc.)
Binding: Laboratory Study Types (required)
.... category:specialty 0..* CodeableConcept The clinical domain of the laboratory performing the observation (e.g. microbiology, toxicology, chemistry)
Binding: Laboratory Specialty (required)
... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConceptIPS The type of observation (code / type). (HL7 v2 OBX-3)
Binding: Laboratory Code (preferred)
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(Patient: Animal | Patient: Person | Group | Device | Location) 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 NHSNumber 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 SΣ 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
.... 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 OΣ 0..1 CorrelationIdentifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
.... display Σ 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
... effective[x] OΣ 1..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation (HL7 v2 OBX-14)
.... 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
...... extension:data-absent-reason 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 result was made available
... performer Σ 1..* Reference(PractitionerRole: Laboratory Report | Patient) Who is responsible for the observation
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... extension:performerFunction 0..* CodeableConcept Type of performance
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/event-performerFunction
Binding: Performer Function Codes (extensible)
.... reference ΣC 0..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
.... type Σ 0..1 uri Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
.... identifier Σ 0..1 Identifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
.... display Σ 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
... Slices for value[x] ΣC 0..1 Actual result (HL7 v2 OBX-5)
Slice: Unordered, Closed 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]:valueDateTime SΣC 0..1 dateTime Actual result
.... value[x]:valueQuantity SΣC 0..1 QuantityEuLab Actual result
.... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept SΣC 0..1 CodeableConceptIPS Actual result
Binding: Results Coded Values Laboratory - IPS (preferred)
.... value[x]:valueString ΣC 0..1 string Actual result
.... value[x]:valueRange ΣC 0..1 RangeIPS Actual result
.... value[x]:valueRatio ΣC 0..1 RatioEuLab Actual result
.... value[x]:valueTime ΣC 0..1 time Actual result
.... value[x]:valuePeriod ΣC 0..1 Period Actual result
... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Provides a reason why the expected value is missing.
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
... interpretation 0..* CodeableConceptIPS 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 CodeableConceptIPS How it was done
Binding: Laboratory Techniques (preferred)
... specimen 0..1 Reference(Specimen: Laboratory) Specimen used for this observation
... device 0..1 Reference(Device | DeviceMetric) Measuring instrument
... 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 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 SΣ 1..* Reference(Observation Results: laboratory) 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
... component Σ 0..* BackboneElement Laboratory result
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... extension:value-r5 0..1 (Complex) only for result of type Attachment
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.value[x]
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..0 Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... url 1..1 uri "http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.value[x]"
...... value[x] 1..1 Attachment Value of extension
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConceptIPS Type of component observation (code / type)
Binding: Results Laboratory Observation - IPS (preferred)
.... 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]:valueString Σ 0..1 string Actual component result
..... value[x]:valueRange Σ 0..1 RangeIPS Actual component result
..... value[x]:valueRatio Σ 0..1 RatioEuLab Actual component result
..... value[x]:valueTime Σ 0..1 time Actual component result
..... value[x]:valueDateTime Σ 0..1 dateTime Actual component result
..... value[x]:valuePeriod Σ 0..1 Period Actual component result
..... value[x]:valueQuantity Σ 0..1 QuantityEuLab Actual component result
..... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept Σ 0..1 CodeableConceptIPS Actual component result
Binding: Results Coded Values Laboratory - IPS (preferred)
.... 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.category:laboratory Base preferred Observation Category Codes 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.category:studyType Base required Laboratory Study Types 📦0.1.1 HL7 Europe Laboratory Report v0.1
Observation.category:specialty Base required Laboratory Specialty 📦0.1.1 HL7 Europe Laboratory Report v0.1
Observation.code Base preferred Laboratory Code 📦0.1.1 HL7 Europe Laboratory Report v0.1
Observation.subject.​type Base extensible ResourceType 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.encounter.​type Base extensible ResourceType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.performer.​type Base extensible ResourceType 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConcept Base preferred Results Coded Values Laboratory - IPS 📦1.1.0 International Patient Summary Implementation Guide v1.1
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 preferred Laboratory Techniques 📦0.1.1 HL7 Europe Laboratory Report v0.1
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 preferred Results Laboratory Observation - IPS 📦1.1.0 International Patient Summary Implementation Guide v1.1
Observation.component.​value[x]:valueCodeableConcept Base preferred Results Coded Values Laboratory - IPS 📦1.1.0 International Patient Summary Implementation Guide v1.1
Observation.component.​dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​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())
eu-lab-1 error Observation If observation status is other then "registered" or "cancelled", at least one of these Observation elements shall be provided: "value", "dataAbsentReason", "hasMember" or "component" (status in ('registered'|'cancelled')) or value.exists() or hasMember.exists() or component.exists() or dataAbsentReason.exists()
eu-lab-2 error Observation If observation has components and observation status is other then "registered" or "cancelled", at least one of these Observation.component elements shall be provided: "value" or "dataAbsentReason" component.exists() implies (status in ('registered'|'cancelled')) or component.value.exists() or component.dataAbsentReason.exists()
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()

This structure is derived from Observation

Summary

Mandatory: 1 element
Must-Support: 1 element

 

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