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Resource Profile: Observation Therapeutic Implication

Reference:

• FHIR Genomic Report - Therapeutic Implication
• NW Genomics - ProgressRX

For elaboration purposes only

Usages:

• Refer to this Profile: Composition Genomic Report

You can also check for usages in the FHIR IG Statistics

Formal Views of Profile Content

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

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Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Observation	C	0..*	TherapeuticImplication	Therapeutic Implication Constraints: obs-6, obs-7
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
extension:secondary-finding		0..1	CodeableConcept	Secondary findings are genetic test results that provide information about variants in a gene unrelated to the primary purpose for the testing, most often discovered when [Whole Exome Sequencing (WES)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exome_sequencing) or [Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whole_genome_sequencing) is performed. This extension should be used to denote when a genetic finding is being shared as a secondary finding, and ideally refer to a corresponding guideline or policy statement. For more detail, please see: https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/primer/testing/secondaryfindings URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-secondaryFinding Binding: GeneticObservationSecondaryFindings (extensible): Codes to denote a guideline or policy statement when a genetic test result is being shared as a secondary finding.
extension:body-structure		0..1	Reference(BodyStructure)	Target anatomic location or structure URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/bodySite
extension:workflow-relatedArtifact		0..*	RelatedArtifact	Documentation relevant to the 'parent' resource URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/workflow-relatedArtifact
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	SΣ	1..*	Identifier	Business Identifier for observation
status	?!Σ	1..1	code	registered | preliminary | final | amended + Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
Slices for category		2..*	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Slice: Unordered, Open by value:coding Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
category:labCategory		1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
coding	Σ	1..1	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Required Pattern: At least the following
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
category:geCategory		1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
coding	Σ	1..1	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Required Pattern: At least the following
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/v2-0074
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: GE
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
code	SΣ	1..1	CodeableConcept	therapeutic-implication Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/CodeSystem/tbd-codes-cs
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: therapeutic-implication
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
subject	SΣ	1..1	Reference(Patient | Group | Device | Location)	Who and/or what the observation is about
reference	SΣC	1..1	string	Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
identifier	Σ	0..1	NHSNumber	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
encounter	SΣ	0..1	Reference(Encounter)	Healthcare event during which this observation is made
identifier	OΣ	0..1	CorrelationIdentifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known Obligations Actor SHALL:populate-if-known Order Filler SHALL:populate-if-known Order Placer SHALL:populate-if-known Automation Manager
effective[x]	OΣ	0..1		Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation (HL7 v2 OBX-14) Obligations Actor SHOULD:populate-if-known Order Filler SHOULD:populate-if-known Order Placer SHOULD:populate-if-known Automation Manager
effectiveDateTime			dateTime
effectivePeriod			Period
effectiveTiming			Timing
effectiveInstant			instant
performer	Σ	0..*	Reference(PractitionerRole | Patient)	Who is responsible for the observation
Slices for derivedFrom	Σ	1..*	Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence)	Related measurements the observation is made from Slice: Unordered, Open by profile:resolve()
derivedFrom:variant	SΣ	0..*	Reference(Variant)	Variant the implication is derived from
derivedFrom:genotype	Σ	0..*	Reference(Genotype)	Genotype the implication is derived from
derivedFrom:haplotype	Σ	0..*	Reference(Haplotype)	Haplotype the implication is derived from
derivedFrom:biomarker	Σ	0..*	Reference(Molecular Biomarker)	MolecularBiomarker the implication is derived from
Slices for component	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Component results Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code
component:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
extension:workflow-relatedArtifactComponent		0..*	RelatedArtifact	Related Artifact for Observation component URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/StructureDefinition/workflow-relatedArtifactComponent
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Type of component observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
component:conclusion-string	Σ	0..1	BackboneElement	Clinical Conclusion
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	conclusion-string Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/CodeSystem/tbd-codes-cs
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: conclusion-string
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
component:evidence-level	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Level of Evidence
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	93044-6 Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: 93044-6
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
value[x]	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	1A | 1B | 2A | 2B | 3 | 4 | 4-star | 3-star | 2-star | 1-star | no-star Binding: Evidence Level Examples (example): PharmGKB or ClinVar
component:clinical-significance	Σ	0..1	BackboneElement	Clinical significance
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
extension:workflow-relatedArtifactComponent		0..*	RelatedArtifact	Related Artifact for Observation component URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/StructureDefinition/workflow-relatedArtifactComponent
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	53037-8 Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: 53037-8
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
value[x]	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Pathogenic | Likely pathogenic | Uncertain significance | Likely benign | Benign Binding: LOINC Answer List LL4034-6 (example)
component:therapeutic-implication	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Therapeutic Implication
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
extension:workflow-relatedArtifactComponent		0..*	RelatedArtifact	Related Artifact for Observation component URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/StructureDefinition/workflow-relatedArtifactComponent
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	therapeutic-implication Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/CodeSystem/tbd-codes-cs
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: therapeutic-implication
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
value[x]	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Responsive | Resistant | Poor metabolizer | Rapid metabolizer | Decreased function | Increased function | Does not meet eligibility criteria for clinical trial | ... (more) Binding: Genetic Therapeutic Implications (extensible)
component:phenotypic-treatment-context	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Phenotypic treatment context
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
extension:workflow-relatedArtifactComponent		0..*	RelatedArtifact	Related Artifact for Observation component URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/StructureDefinition/workflow-relatedArtifactComponent
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	81259-4 Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: 81259-4
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
value[x]	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Contextual phenotype/condition code Binding Description: (example): Binding not yet defined (examples: SNOMED CT Clinical findings, ICD-10-CM chapters 1-18, HPO terms)
component:medication-assessed	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Medication Assessed
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
extension:workflow-relatedArtifactComponent		0..*	RelatedArtifact	Related Artifact for Observation component URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/StructureDefinition/workflow-relatedArtifactComponent
extension:medication-assessed-reference		0..*	Reference(Medication | MedicationKnowledge)	Medication Assessed reference to a FHIR resource URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/StructureDefinition/medication-assessed-reference
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	51963-7 Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: 51963-7
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
value[x]	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Medication code Binding Description: (example): Binding not yet defined (RxNorm or similar)
component:therapy-assessed	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Non-medication therapy assessed
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
extension:workflow-relatedArtifactComponent		0..*	RelatedArtifact	Related Artifact for Observation component URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/StructureDefinition/workflow-relatedArtifactComponent
extension:therapy-assessed-reference		0..*	Reference(CarePlan | ResearchStudy | PlanDefinition)	Therapy Assessed reference to a FHIR resource URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/StructureDefinition/therapy-assessed-reference
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	associated-therapy Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/CodeSystem/tbd-codes-cs
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: associated-therapy
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
value[x]	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Actual component result Binding Description: (example): Binding not yet defined
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:labCategory	Base	preferred	Observation Category Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.category:geCategory	Base	preferred	Observation Category Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.code	Base	example	LOINC Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​code	Base	example	LOINC Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:conclusion-string.​code	Base	example	LOINC Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:evidence-level.​code	Base	example	LOINC Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:evidence-level.​value[x]	Base	example	Evidence Level Examples	📦3.0.0	Genomics Reporting Implementation Guide v3.0
Observation.component:clinical-significance.​code	Base	example	LOINC Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:clinical-significance.​value[x]	Base	example	LOINC Answer Codes for LL4034-6	∅	unknown?
Observation.component:therapeutic-implication.​code	Base	example	LOINC Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:therapeutic-implication.​value[x]	Base	extensible	Genetic Therapeutic Implications	📦3.0.0	Genomics Reporting Implementation Guide v3.0
Observation.component:phenotypic-treatment-context.​code	Base	example	LOINC Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:phenotypic-treatment-context.​value[x]	Base	example		Not Stated	Unknown
Observation.component:medication-assessed.​code	Base	example	LOINC Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:medication-assessed.​value[x]	Base	example		Not Stated	Unknown
Observation.component:therapy-assessed.​code	Base	example	LOINC Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:therapy-assessed.​value[x]	Base	example		Not Stated	Unknown

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Description	Expression
dom-2	error	Observation	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources	contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	Observation	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource	contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4	error	Observation	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated	contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5	error	Observation	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label	contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	Observation	A resource should have narrative for robust management	text.`div`.exists()
ele-1	error	**ALL** elements	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children	hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1	error	**ALL** extensions	Must have either extensions or value[x], not both	extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-6	error	Observation	dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present	dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7	error	Observation	If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present	value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()

This structure is derived from TherapeuticImplication

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Observation		0..*	TherapeuticImplication	Therapeutic Implication
identifier	S	1..*	Identifier	Business Identifier for observation
code	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	therapeutic-implication
subject	S	1..1	Reference(Patient | Group | Device | Location)	Who and/or what the observation is about
reference	S	1..1	string	Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
identifier		0..1	NHSNumber	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
encounter	S	0..1	Reference(Encounter)	Healthcare event during which this observation is made
identifier	O	0..1	CorrelationIdentifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known Obligations Actor SHALL:populate-if-known Order Filler SHALL:populate-if-known Order Placer SHALL:populate-if-known Automation Manager
effective[x]	O	0..1	dateTime, Period, Timing, instant	Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation (HL7 v2 OBX-14) Obligations Actor SHOULD:populate-if-known Order Filler SHOULD:populate-if-known Order Placer SHOULD:populate-if-known Automation Manager
performer		0..*	Reference(PractitionerRole | Patient)	Who is responsible for the observation
Slices for derivedFrom				Content/Rules for all slices
derivedFrom:variant	S	0..*	Reference(Variant)	Variant the implication is derived from
Documentation for this format

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Observation	C	0..*	TherapeuticImplication	Therapeutic Implication Constraints: obs-6, obs-7
id	Σ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta	Σ	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
language		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose 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	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:secondary-finding		0..1	CodeableConcept	Secondary findings are genetic test results that provide information about variants in a gene unrelated to the primary purpose for the testing, most often discovered when [Whole Exome Sequencing (WES)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exome_sequencing) or [Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whole_genome_sequencing) is performed. This extension should be used to denote when a genetic finding is being shared as a secondary finding, and ideally refer to a corresponding guideline or policy statement. For more detail, please see: https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/primer/testing/secondaryfindings URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-secondaryFinding Binding: GeneticObservationSecondaryFindings (extensible): Codes to denote a guideline or policy statement when a genetic test result is being shared as a secondary finding.
extension:body-structure		0..1	Reference(BodyStructure)	Target anatomic location or structure URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/bodySite
extension:workflow-relatedArtifact		0..*	RelatedArtifact	Documentation relevant to the 'parent' resource URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/workflow-relatedArtifact
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 | Genomic Study)	Part of referenced event
status	?!Σ	1..1	code	registered | preliminary | final | amended + Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
Slices for category		2..*	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Slice: Unordered, Open by value:coding Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
category:labCategory		1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
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	Σ	1..1	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Required Pattern: At least the following
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	Σ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
category:geCategory		1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
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	Σ	1..1	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Required Pattern: At least the following
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/v2-0074
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: GE
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text	Σ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
code	SΣ	1..1	CodeableConcept	therapeutic-implication Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/CodeSystem/tbd-codes-cs
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: therapeutic-implication
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
subject	SΣ	1..1	Reference(Patient | 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 Obligations Actor SHALL:populate-if-known Order Filler SHALL:populate-if-known Order Placer SHALL:populate-if-known Automation Manager
display	Σ	0..1	string	Text alternative for the resource
effective[x]	OΣ	0..1		Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation (HL7 v2 OBX-14) Obligations Actor SHOULD:populate-if-known Order Filler SHOULD:populate-if-known Order Placer SHOULD:populate-if-known Automation Manager
effectiveDateTime			dateTime
effectivePeriod			Period
effectiveTiming			Timing
effectiveInstant			instant
issued	Σ	0..1	instant	Date/Time this version was made available
performer	Σ	0..*	Reference(PractitionerRole | Patient)	Who is responsible for the observation
dataAbsentReason	C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
interpretation		0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
note		0..*	CodedAnnotation	Comments about the Observation that also contain a coded type
bodySite		0..1	CodeableConcept	Observed body part Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.
method		0..1	CodeableConcept	How it was done Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.
specimen		0..1	Reference(Specimen)	Specimen used for this observation
device		0..1	Reference(Device | DeviceMetric)	(Measurement) Device
referenceRange	C	0..*	BackboneElement	Provides guide for interpretation Constraints: obs-3
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
low	C	0..1	SimpleQuantity	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 | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence)	Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
Slices for derivedFrom	Σ	1..*	Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence)	Related measurements the observation is made from Slice: Unordered, Open by profile:resolve()
derivedFrom:variant	SΣ	0..*	Reference(Variant)	Variant the implication is derived from
derivedFrom:genotype	Σ	0..*	Reference(Genotype)	Genotype the implication is derived from
derivedFrom:haplotype	Σ	0..*	Reference(Haplotype)	Haplotype the implication is derived from
derivedFrom:biomarker	Σ	0..*	Reference(Molecular Biomarker)	MolecularBiomarker the implication is derived from
Slices for component	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Component results Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code
component:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:workflow-relatedArtifactComponent		0..*	RelatedArtifact	Related Artifact for Observation component URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/StructureDefinition/workflow-relatedArtifactComponent
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Type of component observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
value[x]	Σ	0..1		Actual component result
valueQuantity			Quantity
valueCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
valueString			string
valueBoolean			boolean
valueInteger			integer
valueRange			Range
valueRatio			Ratio
valueSampledData			SampledData
valueTime			time
valueDateTime			dateTime
valuePeriod			Period
dataAbsentReason	C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the component result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
interpretation		0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
referenceRange		0..*	See referenceRange (Observation)	Provides guide for interpretation of component result
component:conclusion-string	Σ	0..1	BackboneElement	Clinical Conclusion
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	conclusion-string Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/CodeSystem/tbd-codes-cs
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: conclusion-string
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
value[x]	Σ	0..1	string	Summary conclusion (interpretation/impression)
dataAbsentReason	C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the component result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
interpretation		0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
referenceRange		0..*	See referenceRange (Observation)	Provides guide for interpretation of component result
component:evidence-level	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Level of Evidence
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	93044-6 Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: 93044-6
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
value[x]	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	1A | 1B | 2A | 2B | 3 | 4 | 4-star | 3-star | 2-star | 1-star | no-star Binding: Evidence Level Examples (example): PharmGKB or ClinVar
dataAbsentReason	C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the component result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
interpretation		0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
referenceRange		0..*	See referenceRange (Observation)	Provides guide for interpretation of component result
component:clinical-significance	Σ	0..1	BackboneElement	Clinical significance
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:workflow-relatedArtifactComponent		0..*	RelatedArtifact	Related Artifact for Observation component URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/StructureDefinition/workflow-relatedArtifactComponent
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	53037-8 Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: 53037-8
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
value[x]	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Pathogenic | Likely pathogenic | Uncertain significance | Likely benign | Benign Binding: LOINC Answer List LL4034-6 (example)
dataAbsentReason	C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the component result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
interpretation		0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
referenceRange		0..*	See referenceRange (Observation)	Provides guide for interpretation of component result
component:therapeutic-implication	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Therapeutic Implication
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:workflow-relatedArtifactComponent		0..*	RelatedArtifact	Related Artifact for Observation component URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/StructureDefinition/workflow-relatedArtifactComponent
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	therapeutic-implication Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/CodeSystem/tbd-codes-cs
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: therapeutic-implication
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
value[x]	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Responsive | Resistant | Poor metabolizer | Rapid metabolizer | Decreased function | Increased function | Does not meet eligibility criteria for clinical trial | ... (more) Binding: Genetic Therapeutic Implications (extensible)
dataAbsentReason	C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the component result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
interpretation		0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
referenceRange		0..*	See referenceRange (Observation)	Provides guide for interpretation of component result
component:phenotypic-treatment-context	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Phenotypic treatment context
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:workflow-relatedArtifactComponent		0..*	RelatedArtifact	Related Artifact for Observation component URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/StructureDefinition/workflow-relatedArtifactComponent
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	81259-4 Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: 81259-4
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
value[x]	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Contextual phenotype/condition code Binding Description: (example): Binding not yet defined (examples: SNOMED CT Clinical findings, ICD-10-CM chapters 1-18, HPO terms)
dataAbsentReason	C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the component result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
interpretation		0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
referenceRange		0..*	See referenceRange (Observation)	Provides guide for interpretation of component result
component:medication-assessed	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Medication Assessed
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:workflow-relatedArtifactComponent		0..*	RelatedArtifact	Related Artifact for Observation component URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/StructureDefinition/workflow-relatedArtifactComponent
extension:medication-assessed-reference		0..*	Reference(Medication | MedicationKnowledge)	Medication Assessed reference to a FHIR resource URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/StructureDefinition/medication-assessed-reference
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	51963-7 Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: 51963-7
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
value[x]	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Medication code Binding Description: (example): Binding not yet defined (RxNorm or similar)
dataAbsentReason	C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the component result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
interpretation		0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
referenceRange		0..*	See referenceRange (Observation)	Provides guide for interpretation of component result
component:therapy-assessed	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Non-medication therapy assessed
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:workflow-relatedArtifactComponent		0..*	RelatedArtifact	Related Artifact for Observation component URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/StructureDefinition/workflow-relatedArtifactComponent
extension:therapy-assessed-reference		0..*	Reference(CarePlan | ResearchStudy | PlanDefinition)	Therapy Assessed reference to a FHIR resource URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/StructureDefinition/therapy-assessed-reference
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	associated-therapy Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/CodeSystem/tbd-codes-cs
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: associated-therapy
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
value[x]	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Actual component result Binding Description: (example): Binding not yet defined
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
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:labCategory	Base	preferred	Observation Category Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.category:geCategory	Base	preferred	Observation Category Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.code	Base	example	LOINC Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.subject.​type	Base	extensible	ResourceType	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.encounter.​type	Base	extensible	ResourceType	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.dataAbsentReason	Base	extensible	DataAbsentReason	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.interpretation	Base	extensible	Observation Interpretation Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.bodySite	Base	example	SNOMED CT Body Structures	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.method	Base	example	Observation Methods	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.referenceRange.​type	Base	preferred	Observation Reference Range Meaning Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.referenceRange.​appliesTo	Base	example	Observation Reference Range Applies To Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​code	Base	example	LOINC Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​dataAbsentReason	Base	extensible	DataAbsentReason	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​interpretation	Base	extensible	Observation Interpretation Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:conclusion-string.​code	Base	example	LOINC Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:conclusion-string.​dataAbsentReason	Base	extensible	DataAbsentReason	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:conclusion-string.​interpretation	Base	extensible	Observation Interpretation Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:evidence-level.​code	Base	example	LOINC Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:evidence-level.​value[x]	Base	example	Evidence Level Examples	📦3.0.0	Genomics Reporting Implementation Guide v3.0
Observation.component:evidence-level.​dataAbsentReason	Base	extensible	DataAbsentReason	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:evidence-level.​interpretation	Base	extensible	Observation Interpretation Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:clinical-significance.​code	Base	example	LOINC Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:clinical-significance.​value[x]	Base	example	LOINC Answer Codes for LL4034-6	∅	unknown?
Observation.component:clinical-significance.​dataAbsentReason	Base	extensible	DataAbsentReason	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:clinical-significance.​interpretation	Base	extensible	Observation Interpretation Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:therapeutic-implication.​code	Base	example	LOINC Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:therapeutic-implication.​value[x]	Base	extensible	Genetic Therapeutic Implications	📦3.0.0	Genomics Reporting Implementation Guide v3.0
Observation.component:therapeutic-implication.​dataAbsentReason	Base	extensible	DataAbsentReason	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:therapeutic-implication.​interpretation	Base	extensible	Observation Interpretation Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:phenotypic-treatment-context.​code	Base	example	LOINC Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:phenotypic-treatment-context.​value[x]	Base	example		Not Stated	Unknown
Observation.component:phenotypic-treatment-context.​dataAbsentReason	Base	extensible	DataAbsentReason	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:phenotypic-treatment-context.​interpretation	Base	extensible	Observation Interpretation Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:medication-assessed.​code	Base	example	LOINC Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:medication-assessed.​value[x]	Base	example		Not Stated	Unknown
Observation.component:medication-assessed.​dataAbsentReason	Base	extensible	DataAbsentReason	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:medication-assessed.​interpretation	Base	extensible	Observation Interpretation Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:therapy-assessed.​code	Base	example	LOINC Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:therapy-assessed.​value[x]	Base	example		Not Stated	Unknown
Observation.component:therapy-assessed.​dataAbsentReason	Base	extensible	DataAbsentReason	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:therapy-assessed.​interpretation	Base	extensible	Observation Interpretation Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Description	Expression
dom-2	error	Observation	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources	contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	Observation	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource	contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4	error	Observation	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated	contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5	error	Observation	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label	contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	Observation	A resource should have narrative for robust management	text.`div`.exists()
ele-1	error	**ALL** elements	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children	hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1	error	**ALL** extensions	Must have either extensions or value[x], not both	extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-3	error	Observation.referenceRange	Must have at least a low or a high or text	low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()
obs-6	error	Observation	dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present	dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7	error	Observation	If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present	value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()

This structure is derived from TherapeuticImplication

Summary

Mandatory: 3 elements
Must-Support: 6 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

• NHS Number (https://fhir.nwgenomics.nhs.uk/StructureDefinition/NHSNumber)
• Encounter (https://fhir.nwgenomics.nhs.uk/StructureDefinition/Encounter)
• Correlation Identifier (https://fhir.nwgenomics.nhs.uk/StructureDefinition/CorrelationIdentifier)
• PractitionerRole (https://fhir.nwgenomics.nhs.uk/StructureDefinition/PractitionerRole)
• Patient (https://fhir.nwgenomics.nhs.uk/StructureDefinition/Patient)

Key Elements View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Observation	C	0..*	TherapeuticImplication	Therapeutic Implication Constraints: obs-6, obs-7
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
extension:secondary-finding		0..1	CodeableConcept	Secondary findings are genetic test results that provide information about variants in a gene unrelated to the primary purpose for the testing, most often discovered when [Whole Exome Sequencing (WES)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exome_sequencing) or [Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whole_genome_sequencing) is performed. This extension should be used to denote when a genetic finding is being shared as a secondary finding, and ideally refer to a corresponding guideline or policy statement. For more detail, please see: https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/primer/testing/secondaryfindings URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-secondaryFinding Binding: GeneticObservationSecondaryFindings (extensible): Codes to denote a guideline or policy statement when a genetic test result is being shared as a secondary finding.
extension:body-structure		0..1	Reference(BodyStructure)	Target anatomic location or structure URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/bodySite
extension:workflow-relatedArtifact		0..*	RelatedArtifact	Documentation relevant to the 'parent' resource URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/workflow-relatedArtifact
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	SΣ	1..*	Identifier	Business Identifier for observation
status	?!Σ	1..1	code	registered | preliminary | final | amended + Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
Slices for category		2..*	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Slice: Unordered, Open by value:coding Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
category:labCategory		1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
coding	Σ	1..1	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Required Pattern: At least the following
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
category:geCategory		1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
coding	Σ	1..1	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Required Pattern: At least the following
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/v2-0074
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: GE
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
code	SΣ	1..1	CodeableConcept	therapeutic-implication Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/CodeSystem/tbd-codes-cs
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: therapeutic-implication
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
subject	SΣ	1..1	Reference(Patient | Group | Device | Location)	Who and/or what the observation is about
reference	SΣC	1..1	string	Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
identifier	Σ	0..1	NHSNumber	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
encounter	SΣ	0..1	Reference(Encounter)	Healthcare event during which this observation is made
identifier	OΣ	0..1	CorrelationIdentifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known Obligations Actor SHALL:populate-if-known Order Filler SHALL:populate-if-known Order Placer SHALL:populate-if-known Automation Manager
effective[x]	OΣ	0..1		Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation (HL7 v2 OBX-14) Obligations Actor SHOULD:populate-if-known Order Filler SHOULD:populate-if-known Order Placer SHOULD:populate-if-known Automation Manager
effectiveDateTime			dateTime
effectivePeriod			Period
effectiveTiming			Timing
effectiveInstant			instant
performer	Σ	0..*	Reference(PractitionerRole | Patient)	Who is responsible for the observation
Slices for derivedFrom	Σ	1..*	Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence)	Related measurements the observation is made from Slice: Unordered, Open by profile:resolve()
derivedFrom:variant	SΣ	0..*	Reference(Variant)	Variant the implication is derived from
derivedFrom:genotype	Σ	0..*	Reference(Genotype)	Genotype the implication is derived from
derivedFrom:haplotype	Σ	0..*	Reference(Haplotype)	Haplotype the implication is derived from
derivedFrom:biomarker	Σ	0..*	Reference(Molecular Biomarker)	MolecularBiomarker the implication is derived from
Slices for component	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Component results Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code
component:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
extension:workflow-relatedArtifactComponent		0..*	RelatedArtifact	Related Artifact for Observation component URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/StructureDefinition/workflow-relatedArtifactComponent
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Type of component observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
component:conclusion-string	Σ	0..1	BackboneElement	Clinical Conclusion
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	conclusion-string Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/CodeSystem/tbd-codes-cs
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: conclusion-string
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
component:evidence-level	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Level of Evidence
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	93044-6 Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: 93044-6
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
value[x]	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	1A | 1B | 2A | 2B | 3 | 4 | 4-star | 3-star | 2-star | 1-star | no-star Binding: Evidence Level Examples (example): PharmGKB or ClinVar
component:clinical-significance	Σ	0..1	BackboneElement	Clinical significance
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
extension:workflow-relatedArtifactComponent		0..*	RelatedArtifact	Related Artifact for Observation component URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/StructureDefinition/workflow-relatedArtifactComponent
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	53037-8 Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: 53037-8
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
value[x]	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Pathogenic | Likely pathogenic | Uncertain significance | Likely benign | Benign Binding: LOINC Answer List LL4034-6 (example)
component:therapeutic-implication	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Therapeutic Implication
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
extension:workflow-relatedArtifactComponent		0..*	RelatedArtifact	Related Artifact for Observation component URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/StructureDefinition/workflow-relatedArtifactComponent
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	therapeutic-implication Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/CodeSystem/tbd-codes-cs
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: therapeutic-implication
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
value[x]	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Responsive | Resistant | Poor metabolizer | Rapid metabolizer | Decreased function | Increased function | Does not meet eligibility criteria for clinical trial | ... (more) Binding: Genetic Therapeutic Implications (extensible)
component:phenotypic-treatment-context	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Phenotypic treatment context
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
extension:workflow-relatedArtifactComponent		0..*	RelatedArtifact	Related Artifact for Observation component URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/StructureDefinition/workflow-relatedArtifactComponent
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	81259-4 Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: 81259-4
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
value[x]	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Contextual phenotype/condition code Binding Description: (example): Binding not yet defined (examples: SNOMED CT Clinical findings, ICD-10-CM chapters 1-18, HPO terms)
component:medication-assessed	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Medication Assessed
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
extension:workflow-relatedArtifactComponent		0..*	RelatedArtifact	Related Artifact for Observation component URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/StructureDefinition/workflow-relatedArtifactComponent
extension:medication-assessed-reference		0..*	Reference(Medication | MedicationKnowledge)	Medication Assessed reference to a FHIR resource URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/StructureDefinition/medication-assessed-reference
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	51963-7 Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: 51963-7
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
value[x]	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Medication code Binding Description: (example): Binding not yet defined (RxNorm or similar)
component:therapy-assessed	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Non-medication therapy assessed
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
extension:workflow-relatedArtifactComponent		0..*	RelatedArtifact	Related Artifact for Observation component URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/StructureDefinition/workflow-relatedArtifactComponent
extension:therapy-assessed-reference		0..*	Reference(CarePlan | ResearchStudy | PlanDefinition)	Therapy Assessed reference to a FHIR resource URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/StructureDefinition/therapy-assessed-reference
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	associated-therapy Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/CodeSystem/tbd-codes-cs
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: associated-therapy
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
value[x]	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Actual component result Binding Description: (example): Binding not yet defined
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:labCategory	Base	preferred	Observation Category Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.category:geCategory	Base	preferred	Observation Category Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.code	Base	example	LOINC Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​code	Base	example	LOINC Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:conclusion-string.​code	Base	example	LOINC Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:evidence-level.​code	Base	example	LOINC Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:evidence-level.​value[x]	Base	example	Evidence Level Examples	📦3.0.0	Genomics Reporting Implementation Guide v3.0
Observation.component:clinical-significance.​code	Base	example	LOINC Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:clinical-significance.​value[x]	Base	example	LOINC Answer Codes for LL4034-6	∅	unknown?
Observation.component:therapeutic-implication.​code	Base	example	LOINC Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:therapeutic-implication.​value[x]	Base	extensible	Genetic Therapeutic Implications	📦3.0.0	Genomics Reporting Implementation Guide v3.0
Observation.component:phenotypic-treatment-context.​code	Base	example	LOINC Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:phenotypic-treatment-context.​value[x]	Base	example		Not Stated	Unknown
Observation.component:medication-assessed.​code	Base	example	LOINC Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:medication-assessed.​value[x]	Base	example		Not Stated	Unknown
Observation.component:therapy-assessed.​code	Base	example	LOINC Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:therapy-assessed.​value[x]	Base	example		Not Stated	Unknown

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Description	Expression
dom-2	error	Observation	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources	contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	Observation	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource	contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4	error	Observation	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated	contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5	error	Observation	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label	contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	Observation	A resource should have narrative for robust management	text.`div`.exists()
ele-1	error	**ALL** elements	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children	hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1	error	**ALL** extensions	Must have either extensions or value[x], not both	extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-6	error	Observation	dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present	dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7	error	Observation	If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present	value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()

Differential View

This structure is derived from TherapeuticImplication

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Observation		0..*	TherapeuticImplication	Therapeutic Implication
identifier	S	1..*	Identifier	Business Identifier for observation
code	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	therapeutic-implication
subject	S	1..1	Reference(Patient | Group | Device | Location)	Who and/or what the observation is about
reference	S	1..1	string	Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
identifier		0..1	NHSNumber	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
encounter	S	0..1	Reference(Encounter)	Healthcare event during which this observation is made
identifier	O	0..1	CorrelationIdentifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known Obligations Actor SHALL:populate-if-known Order Filler SHALL:populate-if-known Order Placer SHALL:populate-if-known Automation Manager
effective[x]	O	0..1	dateTime, Period, Timing, instant	Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation (HL7 v2 OBX-14) Obligations Actor SHOULD:populate-if-known Order Filler SHOULD:populate-if-known Order Placer SHOULD:populate-if-known Automation Manager
performer		0..*	Reference(PractitionerRole | Patient)	Who is responsible for the observation
Slices for derivedFrom				Content/Rules for all slices
derivedFrom:variant	S	0..*	Reference(Variant)	Variant the implication is derived from
Documentation for this format

Snapshot View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Observation	C	0..*	TherapeuticImplication	Therapeutic Implication Constraints: obs-6, obs-7
id	Σ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta	Σ	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
language		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose 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	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:secondary-finding		0..1	CodeableConcept	Secondary findings are genetic test results that provide information about variants in a gene unrelated to the primary purpose for the testing, most often discovered when [Whole Exome Sequencing (WES)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exome_sequencing) or [Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whole_genome_sequencing) is performed. This extension should be used to denote when a genetic finding is being shared as a secondary finding, and ideally refer to a corresponding guideline or policy statement. For more detail, please see: https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/primer/testing/secondaryfindings URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-secondaryFinding Binding: GeneticObservationSecondaryFindings (extensible): Codes to denote a guideline or policy statement when a genetic test result is being shared as a secondary finding.
extension:body-structure		0..1	Reference(BodyStructure)	Target anatomic location or structure URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/bodySite
extension:workflow-relatedArtifact		0..*	RelatedArtifact	Documentation relevant to the 'parent' resource URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/workflow-relatedArtifact
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 | Genomic Study)	Part of referenced event
status	?!Σ	1..1	code	registered | preliminary | final | amended + Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
Slices for category		2..*	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Slice: Unordered, Open by value:coding Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
category:labCategory		1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
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	Σ	1..1	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Required Pattern: At least the following
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	Σ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
category:geCategory		1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
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	Σ	1..1	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Required Pattern: At least the following
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/v2-0074
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: GE
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text	Σ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
code	SΣ	1..1	CodeableConcept	therapeutic-implication Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/CodeSystem/tbd-codes-cs
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: therapeutic-implication
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
subject	SΣ	1..1	Reference(Patient | 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 Obligations Actor SHALL:populate-if-known Order Filler SHALL:populate-if-known Order Placer SHALL:populate-if-known Automation Manager
display	Σ	0..1	string	Text alternative for the resource
effective[x]	OΣ	0..1		Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation (HL7 v2 OBX-14) Obligations Actor SHOULD:populate-if-known Order Filler SHOULD:populate-if-known Order Placer SHOULD:populate-if-known Automation Manager
effectiveDateTime			dateTime
effectivePeriod			Period
effectiveTiming			Timing
effectiveInstant			instant
issued	Σ	0..1	instant	Date/Time this version was made available
performer	Σ	0..*	Reference(PractitionerRole | Patient)	Who is responsible for the observation
dataAbsentReason	C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
interpretation		0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
note		0..*	CodedAnnotation	Comments about the Observation that also contain a coded type
bodySite		0..1	CodeableConcept	Observed body part Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.
method		0..1	CodeableConcept	How it was done Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.
specimen		0..1	Reference(Specimen)	Specimen used for this observation
device		0..1	Reference(Device | DeviceMetric)	(Measurement) Device
referenceRange	C	0..*	BackboneElement	Provides guide for interpretation Constraints: obs-3
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
low	C	0..1	SimpleQuantity	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 | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence)	Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
Slices for derivedFrom	Σ	1..*	Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence)	Related measurements the observation is made from Slice: Unordered, Open by profile:resolve()
derivedFrom:variant	SΣ	0..*	Reference(Variant)	Variant the implication is derived from
derivedFrom:genotype	Σ	0..*	Reference(Genotype)	Genotype the implication is derived from
derivedFrom:haplotype	Σ	0..*	Reference(Haplotype)	Haplotype the implication is derived from
derivedFrom:biomarker	Σ	0..*	Reference(Molecular Biomarker)	MolecularBiomarker the implication is derived from
Slices for component	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Component results Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code
component:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:workflow-relatedArtifactComponent		0..*	RelatedArtifact	Related Artifact for Observation component URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/StructureDefinition/workflow-relatedArtifactComponent
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Type of component observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
value[x]	Σ	0..1		Actual component result
valueQuantity			Quantity
valueCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
valueString			string
valueBoolean			boolean
valueInteger			integer
valueRange			Range
valueRatio			Ratio
valueSampledData			SampledData
valueTime			time
valueDateTime			dateTime
valuePeriod			Period
dataAbsentReason	C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the component result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
interpretation		0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
referenceRange		0..*	See referenceRange (Observation)	Provides guide for interpretation of component result
component:conclusion-string	Σ	0..1	BackboneElement	Clinical Conclusion
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	conclusion-string Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/CodeSystem/tbd-codes-cs
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: conclusion-string
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
value[x]	Σ	0..1	string	Summary conclusion (interpretation/impression)
dataAbsentReason	C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the component result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
interpretation		0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
referenceRange		0..*	See referenceRange (Observation)	Provides guide for interpretation of component result
component:evidence-level	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Level of Evidence
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	93044-6 Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: 93044-6
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
value[x]	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	1A | 1B | 2A | 2B | 3 | 4 | 4-star | 3-star | 2-star | 1-star | no-star Binding: Evidence Level Examples (example): PharmGKB or ClinVar
dataAbsentReason	C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the component result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
interpretation		0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
referenceRange		0..*	See referenceRange (Observation)	Provides guide for interpretation of component result
component:clinical-significance	Σ	0..1	BackboneElement	Clinical significance
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:workflow-relatedArtifactComponent		0..*	RelatedArtifact	Related Artifact for Observation component URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/StructureDefinition/workflow-relatedArtifactComponent
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	53037-8 Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: 53037-8
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
value[x]	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Pathogenic | Likely pathogenic | Uncertain significance | Likely benign | Benign Binding: LOINC Answer List LL4034-6 (example)
dataAbsentReason	C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the component result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
interpretation		0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
referenceRange		0..*	See referenceRange (Observation)	Provides guide for interpretation of component result
component:therapeutic-implication	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Therapeutic Implication
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:workflow-relatedArtifactComponent		0..*	RelatedArtifact	Related Artifact for Observation component URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/StructureDefinition/workflow-relatedArtifactComponent
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	therapeutic-implication Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/CodeSystem/tbd-codes-cs
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: therapeutic-implication
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
value[x]	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Responsive | Resistant | Poor metabolizer | Rapid metabolizer | Decreased function | Increased function | Does not meet eligibility criteria for clinical trial | ... (more) Binding: Genetic Therapeutic Implications (extensible)
dataAbsentReason	C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the component result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
interpretation		0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
referenceRange		0..*	See referenceRange (Observation)	Provides guide for interpretation of component result
component:phenotypic-treatment-context	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Phenotypic treatment context
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:workflow-relatedArtifactComponent		0..*	RelatedArtifact	Related Artifact for Observation component URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/StructureDefinition/workflow-relatedArtifactComponent
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	81259-4 Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: 81259-4
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
value[x]	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Contextual phenotype/condition code Binding Description: (example): Binding not yet defined (examples: SNOMED CT Clinical findings, ICD-10-CM chapters 1-18, HPO terms)
dataAbsentReason	C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the component result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
interpretation		0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
referenceRange		0..*	See referenceRange (Observation)	Provides guide for interpretation of component result
component:medication-assessed	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Medication Assessed
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:workflow-relatedArtifactComponent		0..*	RelatedArtifact	Related Artifact for Observation component URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/StructureDefinition/workflow-relatedArtifactComponent
extension:medication-assessed-reference		0..*	Reference(Medication | MedicationKnowledge)	Medication Assessed reference to a FHIR resource URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/StructureDefinition/medication-assessed-reference
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	51963-7 Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: 51963-7
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
value[x]	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Medication code Binding Description: (example): Binding not yet defined (RxNorm or similar)
dataAbsentReason	C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the component result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
interpretation		0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
referenceRange		0..*	See referenceRange (Observation)	Provides guide for interpretation of component result
component:therapy-assessed	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Non-medication therapy assessed
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:workflow-relatedArtifactComponent		0..*	RelatedArtifact	Related Artifact for Observation component URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/StructureDefinition/workflow-relatedArtifactComponent
extension:therapy-assessed-reference		0..*	Reference(CarePlan | ResearchStudy | PlanDefinition)	Therapy Assessed reference to a FHIR resource URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/StructureDefinition/therapy-assessed-reference
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	associated-therapy Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/genomics-reporting/CodeSystem/tbd-codes-cs
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: associated-therapy
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
value[x]	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Actual component result Binding Description: (example): Binding not yet defined
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
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:labCategory	Base	preferred	Observation Category Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.category:geCategory	Base	preferred	Observation Category Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.code	Base	example	LOINC Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.subject.​type	Base	extensible	ResourceType	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.encounter.​type	Base	extensible	ResourceType	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.dataAbsentReason	Base	extensible	DataAbsentReason	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.interpretation	Base	extensible	Observation Interpretation Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.bodySite	Base	example	SNOMED CT Body Structures	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.method	Base	example	Observation Methods	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.referenceRange.​type	Base	preferred	Observation Reference Range Meaning Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.referenceRange.​appliesTo	Base	example	Observation Reference Range Applies To Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​code	Base	example	LOINC Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​dataAbsentReason	Base	extensible	DataAbsentReason	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​interpretation	Base	extensible	Observation Interpretation Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:conclusion-string.​code	Base	example	LOINC Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:conclusion-string.​dataAbsentReason	Base	extensible	DataAbsentReason	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:conclusion-string.​interpretation	Base	extensible	Observation Interpretation Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:evidence-level.​code	Base	example	LOINC Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:evidence-level.​value[x]	Base	example	Evidence Level Examples	📦3.0.0	Genomics Reporting Implementation Guide v3.0
Observation.component:evidence-level.​dataAbsentReason	Base	extensible	DataAbsentReason	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:evidence-level.​interpretation	Base	extensible	Observation Interpretation Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:clinical-significance.​code	Base	example	LOINC Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:clinical-significance.​value[x]	Base	example	LOINC Answer Codes for LL4034-6	∅	unknown?
Observation.component:clinical-significance.​dataAbsentReason	Base	extensible	DataAbsentReason	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:clinical-significance.​interpretation	Base	extensible	Observation Interpretation Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:therapeutic-implication.​code	Base	example	LOINC Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:therapeutic-implication.​value[x]	Base	extensible	Genetic Therapeutic Implications	📦3.0.0	Genomics Reporting Implementation Guide v3.0
Observation.component:therapeutic-implication.​dataAbsentReason	Base	extensible	DataAbsentReason	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:therapeutic-implication.​interpretation	Base	extensible	Observation Interpretation Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:phenotypic-treatment-context.​code	Base	example	LOINC Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:phenotypic-treatment-context.​value[x]	Base	example		Not Stated	Unknown
Observation.component:phenotypic-treatment-context.​dataAbsentReason	Base	extensible	DataAbsentReason	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:phenotypic-treatment-context.​interpretation	Base	extensible	Observation Interpretation Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:medication-assessed.​code	Base	example	LOINC Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:medication-assessed.​value[x]	Base	example		Not Stated	Unknown
Observation.component:medication-assessed.​dataAbsentReason	Base	extensible	DataAbsentReason	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:medication-assessed.​interpretation	Base	extensible	Observation Interpretation Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:therapy-assessed.​code	Base	example	LOINC Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:therapy-assessed.​value[x]	Base	example		Not Stated	Unknown
Observation.component:therapy-assessed.​dataAbsentReason	Base	extensible	DataAbsentReason	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Observation.component:therapy-assessed.​interpretation	Base	extensible	Observation Interpretation Codes	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Description	Expression
dom-2	error	Observation	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources	contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	Observation	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource	contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4	error	Observation	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated	contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5	error	Observation	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label	contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	Observation	A resource should have narrative for robust management	text.`div`.exists()
ele-1	error	**ALL** elements	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children	hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1	error	**ALL** extensions	Must have either extensions or value[x], not both	extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-3	error	Observation.referenceRange	Must have at least a low or a high or text	low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()
obs-6	error	Observation	dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present	dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7	error	Observation	If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present	value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()

This structure is derived from TherapeuticImplication

Summary

Mandatory: 3 elements
Must-Support: 6 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

• NHS Number (https://fhir.nwgenomics.nhs.uk/StructureDefinition/NHSNumber)
• Encounter (https://fhir.nwgenomics.nhs.uk/StructureDefinition/Encounter)
• Correlation Identifier (https://fhir.nwgenomics.nhs.uk/StructureDefinition/CorrelationIdentifier)
• PractitionerRole (https://fhir.nwgenomics.nhs.uk/StructureDefinition/PractitionerRole)
• Patient (https://fhir.nwgenomics.nhs.uk/StructureDefinition/Patient)