VGR TransfusionMedicine Implementation Guide
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This page is part of the VGR Transfusionmedicine Implementation Guide (v0.4.1: QA Preview) based on FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) v5.0.0. No current official version has been published yet. For a full list of available versions, see the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: LabResult

Official URL: https://fhir.vgregion.se/ig/transfusionmedicine/StructureDefinition/ImmunohematologyObservation Version: 0.4.1
Active as of 2026-05-07 Computable Name: ImmunohematologyObservation

An profile for any lab result in transfusion context. This profile can be used for all laboratory tests where the analysis has one outcome value.

Usages:

You can also check for usages in the FHIR IG Statistics

Formal Views of Profile Content

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

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation C 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7, obs-8
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
... code SΣC 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of observation (code / type)
Binding: NPUTransfusionCodesVS (extensible)
... subject SΣ 0..1 Reference(SEBasePatientR5) Who and/or what the observation is about
... effective[x] SΣ 0..1 dateTime Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
... performer SΣ 0..* Reference(SEBaseOrganizationR5) Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices for value[x] SΣC 0..1 Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
.... valueQuantity Quantity
.... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... valueString string
.... valueBoolean boolean
.... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept ΣC 0..1 CodeableConcept Actual result
Binding: TransfusionLabResultVS (extensible)
... method S 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
Binding: TestMethodVS (example)

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.status Base required Observation Status 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Observation.code Base extensible NPUTransfusionCodesVS 📦0.4.1 This IG
Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConcept Base extensible TransfusionLabResultVS 📦0.4.1 This IG
Observation.method Base example TestMethodVS 📦0.4.1 This IG

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().ofType(canonical) | %resource.descendants().ofType(uri) | %resource.descendants().ofType(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(ofType(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(ofType(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.component.code is the same as Observation.code, then Observation.value SHALL NOT be present (the Observation.component.value[x] holds the value). value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()
obs-8 error Observation bodyStructure SHALL only be present if Observation.bodySite is not present bodySite.exists() implies bodyStructure.empty()

This structure is derived from Observation

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
... identifier S 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
... status S 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
... category 0..0 Classification of type of observation
... subject S 0..1 Reference(SEBasePatientR5) Who and/or what the observation is about
... effective[x] S 0..1 dateTime Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
... performer S 0..* Reference(SEBaseOrganizationR5) Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices for value[x] S 0..1 Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
.... valueQuantity Quantity
.... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... valueString string
.... valueBoolean boolean
.... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept 0..1 CodeableConcept Actual result
Binding: TransfusionLabResultVS (extensible)
... method S 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
Binding: TestMethodVS (example)
... referenceRange 0..0 Provides guide for interpretation

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.code Base extensible NPUTransfusionCodesVS 📦0.4.1 This IG
Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConcept Base extensible TransfusionLabResultVS 📦0.4.1 This IG
Observation.method Base example TestMethodVS 📦0.4.1 This IG
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation C 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7, obs-8
... 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: AllLanguages (required): IETF language tag for a human language
Additional BindingsPurpose
CommonLanguages Starter
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier SΣ 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: TriggeredBytype (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 ?!SΣ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
... code SΣC 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of observation (code / type)
Binding: NPUTransfusionCodesVS (extensible)
... subject SΣ 0..1 Reference(SEBasePatientR5) 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] SΣ 0..1 dateTime Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
... issued Σ 0..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
... performer SΣ 0..* Reference(SEBaseOrganizationR5) Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices for value[x] SΣC 0..1 Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
.... valueQuantity Quantity
.... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... valueString string
.... valueBoolean boolean
.... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept ΣC 0..1 CodeableConcept Actual result
Binding: TransfusionLabResultVS (extensible)
... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
... note 0..* Annotation Comments about the observation
... bodySite C 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): SNOMED CT Body site concepts
... bodyStructure C 0..1 Reference(BodyStructure) Observed body structure
... method S 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
Binding: TestMethodVS (example)
... specimen C 0..1 Reference(Specimen | Group) Specimen used for this observation
Constraints: obs-9
... device 0..1 Reference(Device | DeviceMetric) A reference to the device that generates the measurements or the device settings for the device
... hasMember Σ 0..* Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence) Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
... derivedFrom Σ 0..* Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | ImagingSelection | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence | GenomicStudy) Related resource from which the observation is made
... component ΣC 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 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
..... valueAttachment Attachment
..... valueReference Reference(MolecularSequence)
.... dataAbsentReason 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
.... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
.... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.language Base required All Languages 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Observation.triggeredBy.​type Base required triggered Bytype 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Observation.status Base required Observation Status 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Observation.code Base extensible NPUTransfusionCodesVS 📦0.4.1 This IG
Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConcept Base extensible TransfusionLabResultVS 📦0.4.1 This IG
Observation.dataAbsentReason Base extensible Data Absent Reason 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Observation.interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Observation.bodySite Base example SNOMED CT Body Structures 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Observation.method Base example TestMethodVS 📦0.4.1 This IG
Observation.referenceRange.​normalValue Base extensible Observation Reference Range Normal Value Codes 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Observation.referenceRange.​type Base preferred Observation Reference Range Meaning Codes 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Observation.referenceRange.​appliesTo Base example Observation Reference Range Applies To Codes 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​code Base example LOINC Codes 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​dataAbsentReason Base extensible Data Absent Reason 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍5.0.0 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().ofType(canonical) | %resource.descendants().ofType(uri) | %resource.descendants().ofType(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(ofType(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(ofType(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.component.code is the same as Observation.code, then Observation.value SHALL NOT be present (the Observation.component.value[x] holds the value). value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()
obs-8 error Observation bodyStructure SHALL only be present if Observation.bodySite is not present bodySite.exists() implies bodyStructure.empty()
obs-9 error Observation.specimen If Observation.specimen is a reference to Group, the group can only have specimens (reference.resolve().exists() and reference.resolve() is Group) implies reference.resolve().member.entity.resolve().all($this is Specimen)

This structure is derived from Observation

Summary

Must-Support: 8 elements
Prohibited: 2 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of Observation.value[x]

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation C 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7, obs-8
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
... code SΣC 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of observation (code / type)
Binding: NPUTransfusionCodesVS (extensible)
... subject SΣ 0..1 Reference(SEBasePatientR5) Who and/or what the observation is about
... effective[x] SΣ 0..1 dateTime Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
... performer SΣ 0..* Reference(SEBaseOrganizationR5) Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices for value[x] SΣC 0..1 Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
.... valueQuantity Quantity
.... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... valueString string
.... valueBoolean boolean
.... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept ΣC 0..1 CodeableConcept Actual result
Binding: TransfusionLabResultVS (extensible)
... method S 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
Binding: TestMethodVS (example)

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.status Base required Observation Status 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Observation.code Base extensible NPUTransfusionCodesVS 📦0.4.1 This IG
Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConcept Base extensible TransfusionLabResultVS 📦0.4.1 This IG
Observation.method Base example TestMethodVS 📦0.4.1 This IG

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().ofType(canonical) | %resource.descendants().ofType(uri) | %resource.descendants().ofType(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(ofType(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(ofType(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.component.code is the same as Observation.code, then Observation.value SHALL NOT be present (the Observation.component.value[x] holds the value). value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()
obs-8 error Observation bodyStructure SHALL only be present if Observation.bodySite is not present bodySite.exists() implies bodyStructure.empty()

Differential View

This structure is derived from Observation

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
... identifier S 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
... status S 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
... category 0..0 Classification of type of observation
... subject S 0..1 Reference(SEBasePatientR5) Who and/or what the observation is about
... effective[x] S 0..1 dateTime Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
... performer S 0..* Reference(SEBaseOrganizationR5) Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices for value[x] S 0..1 Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
.... valueQuantity Quantity
.... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... valueString string
.... valueBoolean boolean
.... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept 0..1 CodeableConcept Actual result
Binding: TransfusionLabResultVS (extensible)
... method S 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
Binding: TestMethodVS (example)
... referenceRange 0..0 Provides guide for interpretation

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.code Base extensible NPUTransfusionCodesVS 📦0.4.1 This IG
Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConcept Base extensible TransfusionLabResultVS 📦0.4.1 This IG
Observation.method Base example TestMethodVS 📦0.4.1 This IG

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation C 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7, obs-8
... 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: AllLanguages (required): IETF language tag for a human language
Additional BindingsPurpose
CommonLanguages Starter
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier SΣ 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: TriggeredBytype (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 ?!SΣ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
... code SΣC 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of observation (code / type)
Binding: NPUTransfusionCodesVS (extensible)
... subject SΣ 0..1 Reference(SEBasePatientR5) 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] SΣ 0..1 dateTime Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
... issued Σ 0..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
... performer SΣ 0..* Reference(SEBaseOrganizationR5) Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices for value[x] SΣC 0..1 Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
.... valueQuantity Quantity
.... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... valueString string
.... valueBoolean boolean
.... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept ΣC 0..1 CodeableConcept Actual result
Binding: TransfusionLabResultVS (extensible)
... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
... note 0..* Annotation Comments about the observation
... bodySite C 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): SNOMED CT Body site concepts
... bodyStructure C 0..1 Reference(BodyStructure) Observed body structure
... method S 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
Binding: TestMethodVS (example)
... specimen C 0..1 Reference(Specimen | Group) Specimen used for this observation
Constraints: obs-9
... device 0..1 Reference(Device | DeviceMetric) A reference to the device that generates the measurements or the device settings for the device
... hasMember Σ 0..* Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence) Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
... derivedFrom Σ 0..* Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | ImagingSelection | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence | GenomicStudy) Related resource from which the observation is made
... component ΣC 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 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
..... valueAttachment Attachment
..... valueReference Reference(MolecularSequence)
.... dataAbsentReason 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
.... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
.... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.language Base required All Languages 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Observation.triggeredBy.​type Base required triggered Bytype 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Observation.status Base required Observation Status 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Observation.code Base extensible NPUTransfusionCodesVS 📦0.4.1 This IG
Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConcept Base extensible TransfusionLabResultVS 📦0.4.1 This IG
Observation.dataAbsentReason Base extensible Data Absent Reason 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Observation.interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Observation.bodySite Base example SNOMED CT Body Structures 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Observation.method Base example TestMethodVS 📦0.4.1 This IG
Observation.referenceRange.​normalValue Base extensible Observation Reference Range Normal Value Codes 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Observation.referenceRange.​type Base preferred Observation Reference Range Meaning Codes 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Observation.referenceRange.​appliesTo Base example Observation Reference Range Applies To Codes 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​code Base example LOINC Codes 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​dataAbsentReason Base extensible Data Absent Reason 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍5.0.0 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().ofType(canonical) | %resource.descendants().ofType(uri) | %resource.descendants().ofType(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(ofType(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(ofType(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.component.code is the same as Observation.code, then Observation.value SHALL NOT be present (the Observation.component.value[x] holds the value). value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()
obs-8 error Observation bodyStructure SHALL only be present if Observation.bodySite is not present bodySite.exists() implies bodyStructure.empty()
obs-9 error Observation.specimen If Observation.specimen is a reference to Group, the group can only have specimens (reference.resolve().exists() and reference.resolve() is Group) implies reference.resolve().member.entity.resolve().all($this is Specimen)

This structure is derived from Observation

Summary

Must-Support: 8 elements
Prohibited: 2 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of Observation.value[x]

 

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