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http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/ldlcholesterol

LDL Cholesterol Result

This profile was published on Sat, Feb 21, 2015 00:00+0000 as a draft by Health Level Seven, Inc. - FHIR WG.

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

This structure is derived from Observation.

Summary

Mandatory: 3 elements
Must-Support: 5 elements
Fixed Value: 1 element
Prohibited: 6 elements

This indicates the differences between this profile and the base Observation structure.

Name iconFlags iconCard. iconType iconDescription & Constraints icondoco icon
.. Observation 1..1 Observation LDL Cholesterol Result
... code S 1..1 CodeableConcept LDL Cholesterol -measured or calculated per code
Binding: L D L Codes (required): LDL Cholesterol codes - measured or calculated.

... valueQuantity S 0..1 Quantity LDL Cholesterol value
... interpretation S 0..1 CodeableConcept + | ++ | +++ | - | -- | ---
... note S 0..* Annotation Comments about result
... referenceRange S 1..1 BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
.... low 0..0
.... high 1..1 SimpleQuantity A fixed quantity (no comparator)
Fixed Value: As shown
..... value 1..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
Fixed Value: 3.0
.... type 0..0
.... appliesTo 0..0
.... age 0..0
... hasMember 0..0
... derivedFrom 0..0

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This provides the consolidated view (aka snapshot) of the profile after applying the changes in this profile to the base Observation structure.

Name iconFlags iconCard. iconType iconDescription & Constraints icondoco icon
.. Observation C icon 1..1 Observation LDL Cholesterol Result
obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
obs-7: If Observation.component.code is the same as Observation.code, then Observation.value SHALL NOT be present (the Observation.component.value[x] holds the value).
obs-8: bodyStructure SHALL only be present if Observation.bodySite is not present
... 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: All Languages (required): IETF language tag for a human language

Additional BindingsPurpose
Common Languages Starter Set
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
... instantiates[x] Σ 0..1 canonical(ObservationDefinition), Reference(ObservationDefinition) Instantiates FHIR ObservationDefinition
... basedOn Σ 0..* Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest) Fulfills plan, proposal or order
... triggeredBy 0..* BackboneElement Triggering observation(s)
.... 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
.... observation Σ 1..1 Reference(Observation) Triggering observation
.... type Σ 1..1 code reflex | repeat | re-run
Binding: triggered Bytype (required): The type of TriggeredBy Observation.

.... reason 0..1 string Reason that the observation was triggered
... partOf Σ 0..* Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy | GenomicStudy) Part of referenced event
... status ?!Σ 1..1 code registered | specimen-in-process | preliminary | final | amended | corrected | appended | cancelled | entered-in-error | unknown
Binding: Observation Status (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.

... category 0..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: Observation Category Codes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


... code SΣC icon 1..1 CodeableConcept LDL Cholesterol -measured or calculated per code
Binding: L D L Codes (required): LDL Cholesterol codes - measured or calculated.

... subject Σ 0..1 Reference(Patient | Group | Device | Location | Organization | Procedure | Practitioner | Medication | Substance | BiologicallyDerivedProduct | NutritionProduct) Who and/or what the observation is about
... focus Σ 0..* Reference(Resource) What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
... encounter Σ 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] Σ 0..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
.... effectiveTiming Timing
.... effectiveInstant instant
... issued Σ 0..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
... performer Σ 0..* Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson) Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices for value[x] ΣC icon 0..1 Quantity Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
.... value[x]:valueQuantity SΣC icon 0..1 Quantity LDL Cholesterol value
... dataAbsentReason C icon 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result value is missing
Binding: Data Absent Reason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

... interpretation S 0..1 CodeableConcept + | ++ | +++ | - | -- | ---
Binding: Observation Interpretation Codes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


... note S 0..* Annotation Comments about result
... bodySite C icon 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: SNOMED CT Body Structures (example): SNOMED CT Body site concepts

... bodyStructure C icon 0..1 Reference(BodyStructure) Observed body structure
... method 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
Binding: Observation Methods (example): Methods for simple observations.

... specimen C icon 0..1 Reference(Specimen | Group) Specimen used for this observation
obs-9: If Observation.specimen is a reference to Group, the group can only have specimens
... device 0..1 Reference(Device | DeviceMetric) A reference to the device that generates the measurements or the device settings for the device
... referenceRange SC icon 1..1 BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... high C icon 1..1 SimpleQuantity A fixed quantity (no comparator)
qty-3: If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present
sqty-1: The comparator is not used on a SimpleQuantity
Fixed Value: As shown
..... id 0..0 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..0 Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... value 1..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
Fixed Value: 3.0
..... comparator 0..0 code < | <= | >= | > | ad - how to understand the value
..... unit 0..0 string Unit representation
..... system 0..0 uri System that defines coded unit form
..... code 0..0 code Coded form of the unit
.... normalValue 0..1 CodeableConcept Normal value, if relevant
Binding: Observation Reference Range Normal Value Codes (extensible): Codes identifying the normal value of the observation.

.... text C icon 0..1 markdown Text based reference range in an observation
... component ΣC icon 0..* BackboneElement Component results
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... code ΣC icon 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINC Codes (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
..... valueAttachment Attachment
..... valueReference Reference(MolecularSequence)
.... dataAbsentReason 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result value is missing
Binding: Data Absent Reason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

.... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc
Binding: Observation Interpretation Codes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


.... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result value

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<!-- ExampleLipidProfile -->doco

<Observation xmlns="http://hl7.org/fhir"
>
  <!-- from Element: extension -->
 <id value="[id]"/><!-- 0..1 Logical id of this artifact -->
 <meta><!-- I 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource --></meta>
 <implicitRules value="[uri]"/><!-- I 0..1 A set of rules under which this content was created -->
 <language value="[code]"/><!-- I 0..1 Language of the resource content   -->
 <text><!-- I 0..1 Narrative 
     Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation --></text>
 <contained><!-- 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources --></contained>
 <modifierExtension><!-- I 0..* Extension  Extensions that cannot be ignored  --></modifierExtension>
 <identifier><!-- I 0..* Identifier 
     Business Identifier for observation --></identifier>
 <instantiates[x]><!-- I 0..1 canonical|Reference(ObservationDefinition) 
     Instantiates FHIR ObservationDefinition --></instantiates[x]>
 <basedOn><!-- I 0..* Reference(CarePlan) Fulfills plan, proposal or order --></basedOn>
 <triggeredBy> I 0..* BackboneElement  <!-- I 0..* Triggering observation(s) -->
  <modifierExtension><!-- I 0..* Extension  Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized  --></modifierExtension>
  <observation><!-- I 1..1 Reference(Observation) 
      Triggering observation --></observation>
  <type value="[code]"/><!-- I 1..1 reflex | repeat | re-run   -->
  <reason value="[string]"/><!-- I 0..1 Reason that the observation was triggered -->
 </triggeredBy>
 <partOf><!-- I 0..* Reference(MedicationAdministration) Part of referenced event --></partOf>
 <status value="[code]"/><!-- I 1..1 registered | specimen-in-process | preliminary | final | amended | corrected | appended | cancelled | entered-in-error | unknown   -->
 <category><!-- I 0..* CodeableConcept Classification of  type of observation   --></category>
 <code><!-- I 1..1 CodeableConcept LDL Cholesterol -measured or calculated per code   --></code>
 <subject><!-- I 0..1 Reference(Patient) 
     Who and/or what the observation is about --></subject>
 <focus><!-- I 0..* Reference(Resource) 
     What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record --></focus>
 <encounter><!-- I 0..1 Reference(Encounter) 
     Healthcare event during which this observation is made --></encounter>
 <effective[x]><!-- I 0..1 dateTime|Period|Timing|instant 
     Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation --></effective[x]>
 <issued value="[instant]"/><!-- I 0..1 Date/Time this version was made available -->
 <performer><!-- I 0..* Reference(Practitioner) 
     Who is responsible for the observation --></performer>
 <-- valueQuantity sliced by type:$this  in the specified orderClosed-->
 <valueQuantity><!-- I 0..1 Quantity LDL Cholesterol value --></valueQuantity>
 <dataAbsentReason><!-- I 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result value is missing   --></dataAbsentReason>
 <interpretation><!-- I 0..1 CodeableConcept + | ++ | +++ | - | -- | ---   --></interpretation>
 <note><!-- I 0..* Annotation Comments about result --></note>
 <bodySite><!-- I 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part   --></bodySite>
 <bodyStructure><!-- I 0..1 Reference(BodyStructure) Observed body structure --></bodyStructure>
 <method><!-- I 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done   --></method>
 <specimen><!-- I 0..1 Reference(Specimen) Specimen used for this observation --></specimen>
 <device><!-- I 0..1 Reference(Device) 
     A reference to the device that generates the measurements or the device settings for the device --></device>
 <referenceRange> I 1..1 BackboneElement  <!-- I 1..1 Provides guide for interpretation -->
  <modifierExtension><!-- I 0..* Extension  Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized  --></modifierExtension>
  <low><!-- I 0..0 Quantity 
      Low Range, if relevant --></low>
  <high><!-- I 1..1 Quantity 
      A fixed quantity (no comparator) --></high>
  <normalValue><!-- I 0..1 CodeableConcept Normal value, if relevant   --></normalValue>
  <type><!-- I 0..0 CodeableConcept Reference range qualifier   --></type>
  <appliesTo><!-- I 0..0 CodeableConcept Reference range population   --></appliesTo>
  <age><!-- I 0..0 Range 
      Applicable age range, if relevant --></age>
  <text value="[markdown]"/><!-- I 0..1 Text based reference range in an observation -->
 </referenceRange>
 <hasMember><!-- I 0..0 Reference(Observation) 
     Related resource that belongs to the Observation group --></hasMember>
 <derivedFrom><!-- I 0..0 Reference(DocumentReference) 
     Related resource from which the observation is made --></derivedFrom>
 <component> I 0..* BackboneElement  <!-- I 0..* Component results -->
  <modifierExtension><!-- I 0..* Extension  Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized  --></modifierExtension>
  <code><!-- I 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)   --></code>
  <value[x]><!-- I 0..1 Quantity|CodeableConcept|string|
    boolean|integer|Range|Ratio|SampledData|time|dateTime|Period|Attachment|
    Reference(MolecularSequence) Actual component result --></value[x]>
  <dataAbsentReason><!-- I 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result value is missing   --></dataAbsentReason>
  <interpretation><!-- I 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc   --></interpretation>
  <referenceRange><!-- See http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Observation#Observation.referenceRange  Provides guide for interpretation of component result value --></referenceRange>
 </component>
</Observation>
{ // ExampleLipidProfile
  // from Element: extension
    "meta" : { Meta }, // IMetadata about the resource
    "implicitRules" : "<uri>", // IA set of rules under which this content was created
    "language" : "<code>", // ILanguage of the resource content
    "text" : { Narrative }, // IText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
    "contained" : [{ Resource }], //Contained, inline Resources
    "modifierExtension" : [{ Extension }], // IExtensions that cannot be ignored
    "identifier" : [{ Identifier }], // IBusiness Identifier for observation
  // value[x]: Instantiates FHIR ObservationDefinition. One of these 2:
    "instantiatesCanonical" : "<canonical>", // IInstantiates FHIR ObservationDefinition
    "instantiatesReference" : { Reference(ObservationDefinition) }, // IInstantiates FHIR ObservationDefinition
    "basedOn" : [{ Reference(CarePlan) }], // IFulfills plan, proposal or order
    "triggeredBy" : [{ BackboneElement }], // ITriggering observation(s)
    "partOf" : [{ Reference(MedicationAdministration) }], // IPart of referenced event
    "status" : "<code>", // I R! registered | specimen-in-process | preliminary | final | amended | corrected | appended | cancelled | entered-in-error | unknown
    "category" : [{ CodeableConcept }], // IClassification of  type of observation
    "code" : { CodeableConcept }, // I R! LDL Cholesterol -measured or calculated per code
    "subject" : { Reference(Patient) }, // IWho and/or what the observation is about
    "focus" : [{ Reference(Resource) }], // IWhat the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
    "encounter" : { Reference(Encounter) }, // IHealthcare event during which this observation is made
  // value[x]: Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation. One of these 4:
    "effectiveDateTime" : "<dateTime>", // IClinically relevant time/time-period for observation
    "effectivePeriod" : { Period }, // IClinically relevant time/time-period for observation
    "effectiveTiming" : { Timing }, // IClinically relevant time/time-period for observation
    "effectiveInstant" : "<instant>", // IClinically relevant time/time-period for observation
    "issued" : "<instant>", // IDate/Time this version was made available
    "performer" : [{ Reference(Practitioner) }], // IWho is responsible for the observation
    "valueQuantity" : [ //  sliced by type:$this  in the specified order, Closed 
      { // LDL Cholesterol value // I
        // from Element: extension
      }
    ],
    "dataAbsentReason" : { CodeableConcept }, // IWhy the result value is missing
    "interpretation" : { CodeableConcept }, // I+ | ++ | +++ | - | -- | ---
    "note" : [{ Annotation }], // IComments about result
    "bodySite" : { CodeableConcept }, // IObserved body part
    "bodyStructure" : { Reference(BodyStructure) }, // IObserved body structure
    "method" : { CodeableConcept }, // IHow it was done
    "specimen" : { Reference(Specimen) }, // ISpecimen used for this observation
    "device" : { Reference(Device) }, // IA reference to the device that generates the measurements or the device settings for the device
    "referenceRange" : { BackboneElement }, // I R! Provides guide for interpretation
    "component" : [{ BackboneElement }], // IComponent results
  }

This structure is derived from Observation.

Summary

Mandatory: 3 elements
Must-Support: 5 elements
Fixed Value: 1 element
Prohibited: 6 elements

Differential View

This indicates the differences between this profile and the base Observation structure.

Name iconFlags iconCard. iconType iconDescription & Constraints icondoco icon
.. Observation 1..1 Observation LDL Cholesterol Result
... code S 1..1 CodeableConcept LDL Cholesterol -measured or calculated per code
Binding: L D L Codes (required): LDL Cholesterol codes - measured or calculated.

... valueQuantity S 0..1 Quantity LDL Cholesterol value
... interpretation S 0..1 CodeableConcept + | ++ | +++ | - | -- | ---
... note S 0..* Annotation Comments about result
... referenceRange S 1..1 BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
.... low 0..0
.... high 1..1 SimpleQuantity A fixed quantity (no comparator)
Fixed Value: As shown
..... value 1..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
Fixed Value: 3.0
.... type 0..0
.... appliesTo 0..0
.... age 0..0
... hasMember 0..0
... derivedFrom 0..0

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Snapshot View

This provides the consolidated view (aka snapshot) of the profile after applying the changes in this profile to the base Observation structure.

Name iconFlags iconCard. iconType iconDescription & Constraints icondoco icon
.. Observation C icon 1..1 Observation LDL Cholesterol Result
obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
obs-7: If Observation.component.code is the same as Observation.code, then Observation.value SHALL NOT be present (the Observation.component.value[x] holds the value).
obs-8: bodyStructure SHALL only be present if Observation.bodySite is not present
... 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: All Languages (required): IETF language tag for a human language

Additional BindingsPurpose
Common Languages Starter Set
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
... instantiates[x] Σ 0..1 canonical(ObservationDefinition), Reference(ObservationDefinition) Instantiates FHIR ObservationDefinition
... basedOn Σ 0..* Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest) Fulfills plan, proposal or order
... triggeredBy 0..* BackboneElement Triggering observation(s)
.... 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
.... observation Σ 1..1 Reference(Observation) Triggering observation
.... type Σ 1..1 code reflex | repeat | re-run
Binding: triggered Bytype (required): The type of TriggeredBy Observation.

.... reason 0..1 string Reason that the observation was triggered
... partOf Σ 0..* Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy | GenomicStudy) Part of referenced event
... status ?!Σ 1..1 code registered | specimen-in-process | preliminary | final | amended | corrected | appended | cancelled | entered-in-error | unknown
Binding: Observation Status (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.

... category 0..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: Observation Category Codes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


... code SΣC icon 1..1 CodeableConcept LDL Cholesterol -measured or calculated per code
Binding: L D L Codes (required): LDL Cholesterol codes - measured or calculated.

... subject Σ 0..1 Reference(Patient | Group | Device | Location | Organization | Procedure | Practitioner | Medication | Substance | BiologicallyDerivedProduct | NutritionProduct) Who and/or what the observation is about
... focus Σ 0..* Reference(Resource) What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
... encounter Σ 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] Σ 0..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
.... effectiveTiming Timing
.... effectiveInstant instant
... issued Σ 0..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
... performer Σ 0..* Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson) Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices for value[x] ΣC icon 0..1 Quantity Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
.... value[x]:valueQuantity SΣC icon 0..1 Quantity LDL Cholesterol value
... dataAbsentReason C icon 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result value is missing
Binding: Data Absent Reason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

... interpretation S 0..1 CodeableConcept + | ++ | +++ | - | -- | ---
Binding: Observation Interpretation Codes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


... note S 0..* Annotation Comments about result
... bodySite C icon 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: SNOMED CT Body Structures (example): SNOMED CT Body site concepts

... bodyStructure C icon 0..1 Reference(BodyStructure) Observed body structure
... method 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
Binding: Observation Methods (example): Methods for simple observations.

... specimen C icon 0..1 Reference(Specimen | Group) Specimen used for this observation
obs-9: If Observation.specimen is a reference to Group, the group can only have specimens
... device 0..1 Reference(Device | DeviceMetric) A reference to the device that generates the measurements or the device settings for the device
... referenceRange SC icon 1..1 BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... high C icon 1..1 SimpleQuantity A fixed quantity (no comparator)
qty-3: If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present
sqty-1: The comparator is not used on a SimpleQuantity
Fixed Value: As shown
..... id 0..0 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..0 Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... value 1..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
Fixed Value: 3.0
..... comparator 0..0 code < | <= | >= | > | ad - how to understand the value
..... unit 0..0 string Unit representation
..... system 0..0 uri System that defines coded unit form
..... code 0..0 code Coded form of the unit
.... normalValue 0..1 CodeableConcept Normal value, if relevant
Binding: Observation Reference Range Normal Value Codes (extensible): Codes identifying the normal value of the observation.

.... text C icon 0..1 markdown Text based reference range in an observation
... component ΣC icon 0..* BackboneElement Component results
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... code ΣC icon 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINC Codes (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
..... valueAttachment Attachment
..... valueReference Reference(MolecularSequence)
.... dataAbsentReason 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result value is missing
Binding: Data Absent Reason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

.... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc
Binding: Observation Interpretation Codes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


.... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result value

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XML Template

<!-- ExampleLipidProfile -->doco

<Observation xmlns="http://hl7.org/fhir"
>
  <!-- from Element: extension -->
 <id value="[id]"/><!-- 0..1 Logical id of this artifact -->
 <meta><!-- I 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource --></meta>
 <implicitRules value="[uri]"/><!-- I 0..1 A set of rules under which this content was created -->
 <language value="[code]"/><!-- I 0..1 Language of the resource content   -->
 <text><!-- I 0..1 Narrative 
     Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation --></text>
 <contained><!-- 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources --></contained>
 <modifierExtension><!-- I 0..* Extension  Extensions that cannot be ignored  --></modifierExtension>
 <identifier><!-- I 0..* Identifier 
     Business Identifier for observation --></identifier>
 <instantiates[x]><!-- I 0..1 canonical|Reference(ObservationDefinition) 
     Instantiates FHIR ObservationDefinition --></instantiates[x]>
 <basedOn><!-- I 0..* Reference(CarePlan) Fulfills plan, proposal or order --></basedOn>
 <triggeredBy> I 0..* BackboneElement  <!-- I 0..* Triggering observation(s) -->
  <modifierExtension><!-- I 0..* Extension  Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized  --></modifierExtension>
  <observation><!-- I 1..1 Reference(Observation) 
      Triggering observation --></observation>
  <type value="[code]"/><!-- I 1..1 reflex | repeat | re-run   -->
  <reason value="[string]"/><!-- I 0..1 Reason that the observation was triggered -->
 </triggeredBy>
 <partOf><!-- I 0..* Reference(MedicationAdministration) Part of referenced event --></partOf>
 <status value="[code]"/><!-- I 1..1 registered | specimen-in-process | preliminary | final | amended | corrected | appended | cancelled | entered-in-error | unknown   -->
 <category><!-- I 0..* CodeableConcept Classification of  type of observation   --></category>
 <code><!-- I 1..1 CodeableConcept LDL Cholesterol -measured or calculated per code   --></code>
 <subject><!-- I 0..1 Reference(Patient) 
     Who and/or what the observation is about --></subject>
 <focus><!-- I 0..* Reference(Resource) 
     What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record --></focus>
 <encounter><!-- I 0..1 Reference(Encounter) 
     Healthcare event during which this observation is made --></encounter>
 <effective[x]><!-- I 0..1 dateTime|Period|Timing|instant 
     Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation --></effective[x]>
 <issued value="[instant]"/><!-- I 0..1 Date/Time this version was made available -->
 <performer><!-- I 0..* Reference(Practitioner) 
     Who is responsible for the observation --></performer>
 <-- valueQuantity sliced by type:$this  in the specified orderClosed-->
 <valueQuantity><!-- I 0..1 Quantity LDL Cholesterol value --></valueQuantity>
 <dataAbsentReason><!-- I 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result value is missing   --></dataAbsentReason>
 <interpretation><!-- I 0..1 CodeableConcept + | ++ | +++ | - | -- | ---   --></interpretation>
 <note><!-- I 0..* Annotation Comments about result --></note>
 <bodySite><!-- I 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part   --></bodySite>
 <bodyStructure><!-- I 0..1 Reference(BodyStructure) Observed body structure --></bodyStructure>
 <method><!-- I 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done   --></method>
 <specimen><!-- I 0..1 Reference(Specimen) Specimen used for this observation --></specimen>
 <device><!-- I 0..1 Reference(Device) 
     A reference to the device that generates the measurements or the device settings for the device --></device>
 <referenceRange> I 1..1 BackboneElement  <!-- I 1..1 Provides guide for interpretation -->
  <modifierExtension><!-- I 0..* Extension  Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized  --></modifierExtension>
  <low><!-- I 0..0 Quantity 
      Low Range, if relevant --></low>
  <high><!-- I 1..1 Quantity 
      A fixed quantity (no comparator) --></high>
  <normalValue><!-- I 0..1 CodeableConcept Normal value, if relevant   --></normalValue>
  <type><!-- I 0..0 CodeableConcept Reference range qualifier   --></type>
  <appliesTo><!-- I 0..0 CodeableConcept Reference range population   --></appliesTo>
  <age><!-- I 0..0 Range 
      Applicable age range, if relevant --></age>
  <text value="[markdown]"/><!-- I 0..1 Text based reference range in an observation -->
 </referenceRange>
 <hasMember><!-- I 0..0 Reference(Observation) 
     Related resource that belongs to the Observation group --></hasMember>
 <derivedFrom><!-- I 0..0 Reference(DocumentReference) 
     Related resource from which the observation is made --></derivedFrom>
 <component> I 0..* BackboneElement  <!-- I 0..* Component results -->
  <modifierExtension><!-- I 0..* Extension  Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized  --></modifierExtension>
  <code><!-- I 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)   --></code>
  <value[x]><!-- I 0..1 Quantity|CodeableConcept|string|
    boolean|integer|Range|Ratio|SampledData|time|dateTime|Period|Attachment|
    Reference(MolecularSequence) Actual component result --></value[x]>
  <dataAbsentReason><!-- I 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result value is missing   --></dataAbsentReason>
  <interpretation><!-- I 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc   --></interpretation>
  <referenceRange><!-- See http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Observation#Observation.referenceRange  Provides guide for interpretation of component result value --></referenceRange>
 </component>
</Observation>

JSON Template

{ // ExampleLipidProfile
  // from Element: extension
    "meta" : { Meta }, // IMetadata about the resource
    "implicitRules" : "<uri>", // IA set of rules under which this content was created
    "language" : "<code>", // ILanguage of the resource content
    "text" : { Narrative }, // IText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
    "contained" : [{ Resource }], //Contained, inline Resources
    "modifierExtension" : [{ Extension }], // IExtensions that cannot be ignored
    "identifier" : [{ Identifier }], // IBusiness Identifier for observation
  // value[x]: Instantiates FHIR ObservationDefinition. One of these 2:
    "instantiatesCanonical" : "<canonical>", // IInstantiates FHIR ObservationDefinition
    "instantiatesReference" : { Reference(ObservationDefinition) }, // IInstantiates FHIR ObservationDefinition
    "basedOn" : [{ Reference(CarePlan) }], // IFulfills plan, proposal or order
    "triggeredBy" : [{ BackboneElement }], // ITriggering observation(s)
    "partOf" : [{ Reference(MedicationAdministration) }], // IPart of referenced event
    "status" : "<code>", // I R! registered | specimen-in-process | preliminary | final | amended | corrected | appended | cancelled | entered-in-error | unknown
    "category" : [{ CodeableConcept }], // IClassification of  type of observation
    "code" : { CodeableConcept }, // I R! LDL Cholesterol -measured or calculated per code
    "subject" : { Reference(Patient) }, // IWho and/or what the observation is about
    "focus" : [{ Reference(Resource) }], // IWhat the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
    "encounter" : { Reference(Encounter) }, // IHealthcare event during which this observation is made
  // value[x]: Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation. One of these 4:
    "effectiveDateTime" : "<dateTime>", // IClinically relevant time/time-period for observation
    "effectivePeriod" : { Period }, // IClinically relevant time/time-period for observation
    "effectiveTiming" : { Timing }, // IClinically relevant time/time-period for observation
    "effectiveInstant" : "<instant>", // IClinically relevant time/time-period for observation
    "issued" : "<instant>", // IDate/Time this version was made available
    "performer" : [{ Reference(Practitioner) }], // IWho is responsible for the observation
    "valueQuantity" : [ //  sliced by type:$this  in the specified order, Closed 
      { // LDL Cholesterol value // I
        // from Element: extension
      }
    ],
    "dataAbsentReason" : { CodeableConcept }, // IWhy the result value is missing
    "interpretation" : { CodeableConcept }, // I+ | ++ | +++ | - | -- | ---
    "note" : [{ Annotation }], // IComments about result
    "bodySite" : { CodeableConcept }, // IObserved body part
    "bodyStructure" : { Reference(BodyStructure) }, // IObserved body structure
    "method" : { CodeableConcept }, // IHow it was done
    "specimen" : { Reference(Specimen) }, // ISpecimen used for this observation
    "device" : { Reference(Device) }, // IA reference to the device that generates the measurements or the device settings for the device
    "referenceRange" : { BackboneElement }, // I R! Provides guide for interpretation
    "component" : [{ BackboneElement }], // IComponent results
  }

 

Alternate definitions: Master Definition (XML, JSON), Schematron

Path Name Conformance ValueSet
Observation.language All Languages required All Languages
Observation.triggeredBy.type triggered Bytype required triggered Bytype
Observation.status Observation Status required Observation Status
Observation.category Observation Category Codes preferred Observation Category Codes
Observation.code L D L Codes required L D L Codes
Observation.dataAbsentReason Data Absent Reason extensible Data Absent Reason
Observation.interpretation Observation Interpretation Codes extensible Observation Interpretation Codes
Observation.bodySite SNOMED CT Body Structures example SNOMED CT Body Structures
Observation.method Observation Methods example Observation Methods
Observation.referenceRange.normalValue Observation Reference Range Normal Value Codes extensible Observation Reference Range Normal Value Codes
Observation.component.code LOINC Codes example LOINC Codes
Observation.component.dataAbsentReason Data Absent Reason extensible Data Absent Reason
Observation.component.interpretation Observation Interpretation Codes extensible Observation Interpretation Codes
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