DRAFT Implementation Guide

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Resource Profile: Observation Panel

See also HL7 Europe Laboratory Report - Observation Results: laboratory

Usages:

• Refer to this Profile: ServiceRequest

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This structure is derived from Observation

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Observation			Observation
hasMember	S	1..*	Reference(Observation Results: laboratory)	Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
Documentation for this format

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Observation	C	0..*	Observation	Laboratory result for a simple test or for a panel/study Constraints: obs-6, obs-7, eu-lab-1, eu-lab-2
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
extension:supportingInfo		0..*	Reference(Resource)	Other information that may be relevant to this event. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/workflow-supportingInfo
extension:triggeredBy-r5		0..*	(Complex)	Optional Extensions Element URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.triggeredBy
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
extension:observation		0..*	Extension	Triggering observation.
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"observation"
value[x]		1..1	Reference(Observation)	Value of extension
extension:type		0..*	Extension	The type of trigger
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"type"
value[x]		1..1	code	Value of extension
extension:reason		0..*	Extension	Extension
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"reason"
value[x]		1..1	string	Value of extension
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.triggeredBy"
extension:certifiedRefMaterialCodeable		0..*	CodeableConcept	Certified Reference Material: CodeableConcept URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/observation-certifiedRefMaterialCodeable Binding: Laboratory Certified Reference Material (example)
extension:certifiedRefMaterialIdentifer		0..*	Identifier	Certified Reference Material: Identifier URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/observation-certifiedRefMaterialIdentifer
extension:labTestKit		0..*	Reference(Device)	Device Laboratory Test Kit URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/observation-deviceLabTestKit
extension:value-r5		0..1	(Complex)	only for result of type Attachment URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.value[x]
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.value[x]"
value[x]		1..1	Attachment	Value of extension
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	SΣ	1..*	Identifier	Business Identifier for observation
status	?!Σ	1..1	code	Observation Status (HL7 v2 OBX-11) Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
Slices for category		1..*	CodeableConceptIPS	Classification of type of observation Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
category:laboratory		1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: laboratory
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
category:studyType		0..*	CodeableConcept	The way of grouping of the test results into clinically meaningful domains (e.g. hematology study, microbiology study, etc.) Binding: Laboratory Study Types (required)
category:specialty		0..*	CodeableConcept	The clinical domain of the laboratory performing the observation (e.g. microbiology, toxicology, chemistry) Binding: Laboratory Specialty (required)
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConceptIPS	The type of observation (code / type). (HL7 v2 OBX-3) Binding: Laboratory Code (preferred)
subject	SΣ	1..1	Reference(Patient: Animal | Patient: Person | Group | Device | Location)	Who and/or what the observation is about
reference	SΣC	1..1	string	Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
encounter	SΣ	0..1	Reference(Encounter)	Healthcare event during which this observation is made
effective[x]	OΣ	1..1		Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation (HL7 v2 OBX-14) Obligations Actor SHOULD:populate-if-known Order Filler from Observation SHOULD:populate-if-known Order Placer from Observation SHOULD:populate-if-known Automation Manager from Observation
effective[x]All Types				Content/Rules for all Types
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
extension:data-absent-reason		0..1	code	effective[x] absence reason URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason Binding: DataAbsentReason (required)
effectiveDateTime			dateTime
effectivePeriod			Period
performer	Σ	1..*	Reference(PractitionerRole: Laboratory Report | Patient)	Who is responsible for the observation
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
extension:performerFunction		0..*	CodeableConcept	Type of performance URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/event-performerFunction Binding: Performer Function Codes (extensible)
Slices for value[x]	ΣC	0..1		Actual result (HL7 v2 OBX-5) Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
valueQuantity			Quantity
valueCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
valueString			string
valueBoolean			boolean
valueInteger			integer
valueRange			Range
valueRatio			Ratio
valueSampledData			SampledData
valueTime			time
valueDateTime			dateTime
valuePeriod			Period
value[x]:valueDateTime	SΣC	0..1	dateTime	Actual result
value[x]:valueQuantity	SΣC	0..1	QuantityEuLab	Actual result
value[x]:valueCodeableConcept	SΣC	0..1	CodeableConceptIPS	Actual result Binding: Results Coded Values Laboratory - IPS (preferred)
value[x]:valueString	ΣC	0..1	string	Actual result
value[x]:valueRange	ΣC	0..1	RangeIPS	Actual result
value[x]:valueRatio	ΣC	0..1	RatioEuLab	Actual result
value[x]:valueTime	ΣC	0..1	time	Actual result
value[x]:valuePeriod	ΣC	0..1	Period	Actual result
hasMember	SΣ	1..*	Reference(Observation Results: laboratory)	Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet / Code	URI
Observation.status	required	ObservationStatus http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.category	preferred	ObservationCategoryCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category From the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:laboratory	preferred	Pattern Value: laboratory http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category From the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:studyType	required	LabStudyTypesEuVs http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-studyType-eu-lab
Observation.category:specialty	required	LabSpecialtyEuVs http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-specialty-eu-lab
Observation.code	preferred	LaboratoryResultStandardEuVs http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-obsCode-eu-lab
Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConcept	preferred	ResultsCodedValuesLaboratoryUvIps http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-coded-values-laboratory-uv-ips

Constraints

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

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Observation	C	0..*	Observation	Laboratory result for a simple test or for a panel/study Constraints: obs-6, obs-7, eu-lab-1, eu-lab-2
id	Σ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta	Σ	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
language		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional 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	Laboratory Test Kit Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:supportingInfo		0..*	Reference(Resource)	Other information that may be relevant to this event. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/workflow-supportingInfo
extension:triggeredBy-r5		0..*	(Complex)	Optional Extensions Element URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.triggeredBy
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:observation		0..*	Extension	Triggering observation.
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"observation"
value[x]		1..1	Reference(Observation)	Value of extension
extension:type		0..*	Extension	The type of trigger
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"type"
value[x]		1..1	code	Value of extension
extension:reason		0..*	Extension	Extension
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"reason"
value[x]		1..1	string	Value of extension
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.triggeredBy"
extension:certifiedRefMaterialCodeable		0..*	CodeableConcept	Certified Reference Material: CodeableConcept URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/observation-certifiedRefMaterialCodeable Binding: Laboratory Certified Reference Material (example)
extension:certifiedRefMaterialIdentifer		0..*	Identifier	Certified Reference Material: Identifier URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/observation-certifiedRefMaterialIdentifer
extension:labTestKit		0..*	Reference(Device)	Device Laboratory Test Kit URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/observation-deviceLabTestKit
extension:value-r5		0..1	(Complex)	only for result of type Attachment URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.value[x]
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.value[x]"
value[x]		1..1	Attachment	Value of extension
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	SΣ	1..*	Identifier	Business Identifier for observation
basedOn	Σ	0..*	Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest)	Fulfills plan, proposal or order
partOf	Σ	0..*	Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy)	Part of referenced event
status	?!Σ	1..1	code	Observation Status (HL7 v2 OBX-11) Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
Slices for category		1..*	CodeableConceptIPS	Classification of type of observation Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
category:laboratory		1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: laboratory
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
category:studyType		0..*	CodeableConcept	The way of grouping of the test results into clinically meaningful domains (e.g. hematology study, microbiology study, etc.) Binding: Laboratory Study Types (required)
category:specialty		0..*	CodeableConcept	The clinical domain of the laboratory performing the observation (e.g. microbiology, toxicology, chemistry) Binding: Laboratory Specialty (required)
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConceptIPS	The type of observation (code / type). (HL7 v2 OBX-3) Binding: Laboratory Code (preferred)
subject	SΣ	1..1	Reference(Patient: Animal | Patient: Person | Group | Device | Location)	Who and/or what the observation is about
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
reference	SΣC	1..1	string	Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
type	Σ	0..1	uri	Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
identifier	Σ	0..1	NHSNumber	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
display	Σ	0..1	string	Text alternative for the resource
focus	Σ	0..*	Reference(Resource)	What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
encounter	SΣ	0..1	Reference(Encounter)	Healthcare event during which this observation is made
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
reference	ΣC	0..1	string	Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
type	Σ	0..1	uri	Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
identifier	OΣ	0..1	CorrelationIdentifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known Obligations Actor SHALL:populate-if-known Order Filler from Observation SHALL:populate-if-known Order Placer from Observation SHALL:populate-if-known Automation Manager from Observation
display	Σ	0..1	string	Text alternative for the resource
effective[x]	OΣ	1..1		Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation (HL7 v2 OBX-14) Obligations Actor SHOULD:populate-if-known Order Filler from Observation SHOULD:populate-if-known Order Placer from Observation SHOULD:populate-if-known Automation Manager from Observation
effective[x]All Types				Content/Rules for all Types
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:data-absent-reason		0..1	code	effective[x] absence reason URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason Binding: DataAbsentReason (required)
effectiveDateTime			dateTime
effectivePeriod			Period
issued	Σ	0..1	instant	Date/Time this result was made available
performer	Σ	1..*	Reference(PractitionerRole: Laboratory Report | Patient)	Who is responsible for the observation
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:performerFunction		0..*	CodeableConcept	Type of performance URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/event-performerFunction Binding: Performer Function Codes (extensible)
reference	ΣC	0..1	string	Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
type	Σ	0..1	uri	Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
identifier	Σ	0..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
display	Σ	0..1	string	Text alternative for the resource
Slices for value[x]	ΣC	0..1		Actual result (HL7 v2 OBX-5) Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
valueQuantity			Quantity
valueCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
valueString			string
valueBoolean			boolean
valueInteger			integer
valueRange			Range
valueRatio			Ratio
valueSampledData			SampledData
valueTime			time
valueDateTime			dateTime
valuePeriod			Period
value[x]:valueDateTime	SΣC	0..1	dateTime	Actual result
value[x]:valueQuantity	SΣC	0..1	QuantityEuLab	Actual result
value[x]:valueCodeableConcept	SΣC	0..1	CodeableConceptIPS	Actual result Binding: Results Coded Values Laboratory - IPS (preferred)
value[x]:valueString	ΣC	0..1	string	Actual result
value[x]:valueRange	ΣC	0..1	RangeIPS	Actual result
value[x]:valueRatio	ΣC	0..1	RatioEuLab	Actual result
value[x]:valueTime	ΣC	0..1	time	Actual result
value[x]:valuePeriod	ΣC	0..1	Period	Actual result
dataAbsentReason	C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Provides a reason why the expected value is missing. Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
interpretation		0..*	CodeableConceptIPS	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
note		0..*	Annotation	Comments about the observation
bodySite		0..1	CodeableConcept	Observed body part Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.
method		0..1	CodeableConceptIPS	How it was done Binding: Laboratory Techniques (preferred)
specimen		0..1	Reference(Specimen: Laboratory)	Specimen used for this observation
device		0..1	Reference(Device | DeviceMetric)	Measuring instrument
referenceRange	C	0..*	BackboneElement	Provides guide for interpretation Constraints: obs-3
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
low	C	0..1	SimpleQuantity	Low Range, if relevant
high	C	0..1	SimpleQuantity	High Range, if relevant
type		0..1	CodeableConcept	Reference range qualifier Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.
appliesTo		0..*	CodeableConcept	Reference range population Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.
age		0..1	Range	Applicable age range, if relevant
text		0..1	string	Text based reference range in an observation
hasMember	SΣ	1..*	Reference(Observation Results: laboratory)	Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
derivedFrom	Σ	0..*	Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence)	Related measurements the observation is made from
component	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Laboratory result
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:value-r5		0..1	(Complex)	only for result of type Attachment URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.value[x]
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.value[x]"
value[x]		1..1	Attachment	Value of extension
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConceptIPS	Type of component observation (code / type) Binding: Results Laboratory Observation - IPS (preferred)
Slices for value[x]	Σ	0..1		Actual component result Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
valueQuantity			Quantity
valueCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
valueString			string
valueBoolean			boolean
valueInteger			integer
valueRange			Range
valueRatio			Ratio
valueSampledData			SampledData
valueTime			time
valueDateTime			dateTime
valuePeriod			Period
value[x]:valueString	Σ	0..1	string	Actual component result
value[x]:valueRange	Σ	0..1	RangeIPS	Actual component result
value[x]:valueRatio	Σ	0..1	RatioEuLab	Actual component result
value[x]:valueTime	Σ	0..1	time	Actual component result
value[x]:valueDateTime	Σ	0..1	dateTime	Actual component result
value[x]:valuePeriod	Σ	0..1	Period	Actual component result
value[x]:valueQuantity	Σ	0..1	QuantityEuLab	Actual component result
value[x]:valueCodeableConcept	Σ	0..1	CodeableConceptIPS	Actual component result Binding: Results Coded Values Laboratory - IPS (preferred)
dataAbsentReason	C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the component result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
interpretation		0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
referenceRange		0..*	See referenceRange (Observation)	Provides guide for interpretation of component result
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet / Code	URI
Observation.language	preferred	CommonLanguages http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages From the FHIR Standard Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
Observation.status	required	ObservationStatus http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.category	preferred	ObservationCategoryCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category From the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:laboratory	preferred	Pattern Value: laboratory http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category From the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:studyType	required	LabStudyTypesEuVs http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-studyType-eu-lab
Observation.category:specialty	required	LabSpecialtyEuVs http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-specialty-eu-lab
Observation.code	preferred	LaboratoryResultStandardEuVs http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-obsCode-eu-lab
Observation.subject.type	extensible	ResourceType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types From the FHIR Standard
Observation.encounter.type	extensible	ResourceType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types From the FHIR Standard
Observation.performer.type	extensible	ResourceType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types From the FHIR Standard
Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConcept	preferred	ResultsCodedValuesLaboratoryUvIps http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-coded-values-laboratory-uv-ips
Observation.dataAbsentReason	extensible	DataAbsentReason http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason From the FHIR Standard
Observation.interpretation	extensible	ObservationInterpretationCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation From the FHIR Standard
Observation.bodySite	example	SNOMEDCTBodyStructures http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site From the FHIR Standard
Observation.method	preferred	LabTechniqueEuVs http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-technique-eu-lab
Observation.referenceRange.type	preferred	ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-meaning From the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.appliesTo	example	ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-appliesto From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.code	preferred	ResultsLaboratoryObservationUvIps http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-laboratory-observations-uv-ips
Observation.component.value[x]:valueCodeableConcept	preferred	ResultsCodedValuesLaboratoryUvIps http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-coded-values-laboratory-uv-ips
Observation.component.dataAbsentReason	extensible	DataAbsentReason http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.interpretation	extensible	ObservationInterpretationCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation From the FHIR Standard

Constraints

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

This structure is derived from Observation

Summary

Mandatory: 1 element
Must-Support: 1 element

Differential View

This structure is derived from Observation

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Observation			Observation
hasMember	S	1..*	Reference(Observation Results: laboratory)	Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
Documentation for this format

Key Elements View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Observation	C	0..*	Observation	Laboratory result for a simple test or for a panel/study Constraints: obs-6, obs-7, eu-lab-1, eu-lab-2
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
extension:supportingInfo		0..*	Reference(Resource)	Other information that may be relevant to this event. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/workflow-supportingInfo
extension:triggeredBy-r5		0..*	(Complex)	Optional Extensions Element URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.triggeredBy
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
extension:observation		0..*	Extension	Triggering observation.
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"observation"
value[x]		1..1	Reference(Observation)	Value of extension
extension:type		0..*	Extension	The type of trigger
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"type"
value[x]		1..1	code	Value of extension
extension:reason		0..*	Extension	Extension
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"reason"
value[x]		1..1	string	Value of extension
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.triggeredBy"
extension:certifiedRefMaterialCodeable		0..*	CodeableConcept	Certified Reference Material: CodeableConcept URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/observation-certifiedRefMaterialCodeable Binding: Laboratory Certified Reference Material (example)
extension:certifiedRefMaterialIdentifer		0..*	Identifier	Certified Reference Material: Identifier URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/observation-certifiedRefMaterialIdentifer
extension:labTestKit		0..*	Reference(Device)	Device Laboratory Test Kit URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/observation-deviceLabTestKit
extension:value-r5		0..1	(Complex)	only for result of type Attachment URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.value[x]
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.value[x]"
value[x]		1..1	Attachment	Value of extension
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	SΣ	1..*	Identifier	Business Identifier for observation
status	?!Σ	1..1	code	Observation Status (HL7 v2 OBX-11) Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
Slices for category		1..*	CodeableConceptIPS	Classification of type of observation Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
category:laboratory		1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: laboratory
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
category:studyType		0..*	CodeableConcept	The way of grouping of the test results into clinically meaningful domains (e.g. hematology study, microbiology study, etc.) Binding: Laboratory Study Types (required)
category:specialty		0..*	CodeableConcept	The clinical domain of the laboratory performing the observation (e.g. microbiology, toxicology, chemistry) Binding: Laboratory Specialty (required)
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConceptIPS	The type of observation (code / type). (HL7 v2 OBX-3) Binding: Laboratory Code (preferred)
subject	SΣ	1..1	Reference(Patient: Animal | Patient: Person | Group | Device | Location)	Who and/or what the observation is about
reference	SΣC	1..1	string	Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
encounter	SΣ	0..1	Reference(Encounter)	Healthcare event during which this observation is made
effective[x]	OΣ	1..1		Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation (HL7 v2 OBX-14) Obligations Actor SHOULD:populate-if-known Order Filler from Observation SHOULD:populate-if-known Order Placer from Observation SHOULD:populate-if-known Automation Manager from Observation
effective[x]All Types				Content/Rules for all Types
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
extension:data-absent-reason		0..1	code	effective[x] absence reason URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason Binding: DataAbsentReason (required)
effectiveDateTime			dateTime
effectivePeriod			Period
performer	Σ	1..*	Reference(PractitionerRole: Laboratory Report | Patient)	Who is responsible for the observation
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
extension:performerFunction		0..*	CodeableConcept	Type of performance URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/event-performerFunction Binding: Performer Function Codes (extensible)
Slices for value[x]	ΣC	0..1		Actual result (HL7 v2 OBX-5) Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
valueQuantity			Quantity
valueCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
valueString			string
valueBoolean			boolean
valueInteger			integer
valueRange			Range
valueRatio			Ratio
valueSampledData			SampledData
valueTime			time
valueDateTime			dateTime
valuePeriod			Period
value[x]:valueDateTime	SΣC	0..1	dateTime	Actual result
value[x]:valueQuantity	SΣC	0..1	QuantityEuLab	Actual result
value[x]:valueCodeableConcept	SΣC	0..1	CodeableConceptIPS	Actual result Binding: Results Coded Values Laboratory - IPS (preferred)
value[x]:valueString	ΣC	0..1	string	Actual result
value[x]:valueRange	ΣC	0..1	RangeIPS	Actual result
value[x]:valueRatio	ΣC	0..1	RatioEuLab	Actual result
value[x]:valueTime	ΣC	0..1	time	Actual result
value[x]:valuePeriod	ΣC	0..1	Period	Actual result
hasMember	SΣ	1..*	Reference(Observation Results: laboratory)	Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet / Code	URI
Observation.status	required	ObservationStatus http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.category	preferred	ObservationCategoryCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category From the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:laboratory	preferred	Pattern Value: laboratory http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category From the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:studyType	required	LabStudyTypesEuVs http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-studyType-eu-lab
Observation.category:specialty	required	LabSpecialtyEuVs http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-specialty-eu-lab
Observation.code	preferred	LaboratoryResultStandardEuVs http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-obsCode-eu-lab
Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConcept	preferred	ResultsCodedValuesLaboratoryUvIps http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-coded-values-laboratory-uv-ips

Constraints

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

Snapshot View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Observation	C	0..*	Observation	Laboratory result for a simple test or for a panel/study Constraints: obs-6, obs-7, eu-lab-1, eu-lab-2
id	Σ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta	Σ	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
language		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional 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	Laboratory Test Kit Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:supportingInfo		0..*	Reference(Resource)	Other information that may be relevant to this event. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/workflow-supportingInfo
extension:triggeredBy-r5		0..*	(Complex)	Optional Extensions Element URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.triggeredBy
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:observation		0..*	Extension	Triggering observation.
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"observation"
value[x]		1..1	Reference(Observation)	Value of extension
extension:type		0..*	Extension	The type of trigger
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"type"
value[x]		1..1	code	Value of extension
extension:reason		0..*	Extension	Extension
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"reason"
value[x]		1..1	string	Value of extension
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.triggeredBy"
extension:certifiedRefMaterialCodeable		0..*	CodeableConcept	Certified Reference Material: CodeableConcept URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/observation-certifiedRefMaterialCodeable Binding: Laboratory Certified Reference Material (example)
extension:certifiedRefMaterialIdentifer		0..*	Identifier	Certified Reference Material: Identifier URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/observation-certifiedRefMaterialIdentifer
extension:labTestKit		0..*	Reference(Device)	Device Laboratory Test Kit URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/observation-deviceLabTestKit
extension:value-r5		0..1	(Complex)	only for result of type Attachment URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.value[x]
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.value[x]"
value[x]		1..1	Attachment	Value of extension
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	SΣ	1..*	Identifier	Business Identifier for observation
basedOn	Σ	0..*	Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest)	Fulfills plan, proposal or order
partOf	Σ	0..*	Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy)	Part of referenced event
status	?!Σ	1..1	code	Observation Status (HL7 v2 OBX-11) Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
Slices for category		1..*	CodeableConceptIPS	Classification of type of observation Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
category:laboratory		1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: laboratory
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
category:studyType		0..*	CodeableConcept	The way of grouping of the test results into clinically meaningful domains (e.g. hematology study, microbiology study, etc.) Binding: Laboratory Study Types (required)
category:specialty		0..*	CodeableConcept	The clinical domain of the laboratory performing the observation (e.g. microbiology, toxicology, chemistry) Binding: Laboratory Specialty (required)
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConceptIPS	The type of observation (code / type). (HL7 v2 OBX-3) Binding: Laboratory Code (preferred)
subject	SΣ	1..1	Reference(Patient: Animal | Patient: Person | Group | Device | Location)	Who and/or what the observation is about
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
reference	SΣC	1..1	string	Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
type	Σ	0..1	uri	Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
identifier	Σ	0..1	NHSNumber	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
display	Σ	0..1	string	Text alternative for the resource
focus	Σ	0..*	Reference(Resource)	What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
encounter	SΣ	0..1	Reference(Encounter)	Healthcare event during which this observation is made
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
reference	ΣC	0..1	string	Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
type	Σ	0..1	uri	Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
identifier	OΣ	0..1	CorrelationIdentifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known Obligations Actor SHALL:populate-if-known Order Filler from Observation SHALL:populate-if-known Order Placer from Observation SHALL:populate-if-known Automation Manager from Observation
display	Σ	0..1	string	Text alternative for the resource
effective[x]	OΣ	1..1		Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation (HL7 v2 OBX-14) Obligations Actor SHOULD:populate-if-known Order Filler from Observation SHOULD:populate-if-known Order Placer from Observation SHOULD:populate-if-known Automation Manager from Observation
effective[x]All Types				Content/Rules for all Types
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:data-absent-reason		0..1	code	effective[x] absence reason URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason Binding: DataAbsentReason (required)
effectiveDateTime			dateTime
effectivePeriod			Period
issued	Σ	0..1	instant	Date/Time this result was made available
performer	Σ	1..*	Reference(PractitionerRole: Laboratory Report | Patient)	Who is responsible for the observation
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:performerFunction		0..*	CodeableConcept	Type of performance URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/event-performerFunction Binding: Performer Function Codes (extensible)
reference	ΣC	0..1	string	Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
type	Σ	0..1	uri	Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
identifier	Σ	0..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
display	Σ	0..1	string	Text alternative for the resource
Slices for value[x]	ΣC	0..1		Actual result (HL7 v2 OBX-5) Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
valueQuantity			Quantity
valueCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
valueString			string
valueBoolean			boolean
valueInteger			integer
valueRange			Range
valueRatio			Ratio
valueSampledData			SampledData
valueTime			time
valueDateTime			dateTime
valuePeriod			Period
value[x]:valueDateTime	SΣC	0..1	dateTime	Actual result
value[x]:valueQuantity	SΣC	0..1	QuantityEuLab	Actual result
value[x]:valueCodeableConcept	SΣC	0..1	CodeableConceptIPS	Actual result Binding: Results Coded Values Laboratory - IPS (preferred)
value[x]:valueString	ΣC	0..1	string	Actual result
value[x]:valueRange	ΣC	0..1	RangeIPS	Actual result
value[x]:valueRatio	ΣC	0..1	RatioEuLab	Actual result
value[x]:valueTime	ΣC	0..1	time	Actual result
value[x]:valuePeriod	ΣC	0..1	Period	Actual result
dataAbsentReason	C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Provides a reason why the expected value is missing. Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
interpretation		0..*	CodeableConceptIPS	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
note		0..*	Annotation	Comments about the observation
bodySite		0..1	CodeableConcept	Observed body part Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.
method		0..1	CodeableConceptIPS	How it was done Binding: Laboratory Techniques (preferred)
specimen		0..1	Reference(Specimen: Laboratory)	Specimen used for this observation
device		0..1	Reference(Device | DeviceMetric)	Measuring instrument
referenceRange	C	0..*	BackboneElement	Provides guide for interpretation Constraints: obs-3
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
low	C	0..1	SimpleQuantity	Low Range, if relevant
high	C	0..1	SimpleQuantity	High Range, if relevant
type		0..1	CodeableConcept	Reference range qualifier Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.
appliesTo		0..*	CodeableConcept	Reference range population Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.
age		0..1	Range	Applicable age range, if relevant
text		0..1	string	Text based reference range in an observation
hasMember	SΣ	1..*	Reference(Observation Results: laboratory)	Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
derivedFrom	Σ	0..*	Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence)	Related measurements the observation is made from
component	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Laboratory result
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:value-r5		0..1	(Complex)	only for result of type Attachment URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.value[x]
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.value[x]"
value[x]		1..1	Attachment	Value of extension
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConceptIPS	Type of component observation (code / type) Binding: Results Laboratory Observation - IPS (preferred)
Slices for value[x]	Σ	0..1		Actual component result Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
valueQuantity			Quantity
valueCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
valueString			string
valueBoolean			boolean
valueInteger			integer
valueRange			Range
valueRatio			Ratio
valueSampledData			SampledData
valueTime			time
valueDateTime			dateTime
valuePeriod			Period
value[x]:valueString	Σ	0..1	string	Actual component result
value[x]:valueRange	Σ	0..1	RangeIPS	Actual component result
value[x]:valueRatio	Σ	0..1	RatioEuLab	Actual component result
value[x]:valueTime	Σ	0..1	time	Actual component result
value[x]:valueDateTime	Σ	0..1	dateTime	Actual component result
value[x]:valuePeriod	Σ	0..1	Period	Actual component result
value[x]:valueQuantity	Σ	0..1	QuantityEuLab	Actual component result
value[x]:valueCodeableConcept	Σ	0..1	CodeableConceptIPS	Actual component result Binding: Results Coded Values Laboratory - IPS (preferred)
dataAbsentReason	C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the component result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
interpretation		0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
referenceRange		0..*	See referenceRange (Observation)	Provides guide for interpretation of component result
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet / Code	URI
Observation.language	preferred	CommonLanguages http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages From the FHIR Standard Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
Observation.status	required	ObservationStatus http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.category	preferred	ObservationCategoryCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category From the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:laboratory	preferred	Pattern Value: laboratory http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category From the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:studyType	required	LabStudyTypesEuVs http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-studyType-eu-lab
Observation.category:specialty	required	LabSpecialtyEuVs http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-specialty-eu-lab
Observation.code	preferred	LaboratoryResultStandardEuVs http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-obsCode-eu-lab
Observation.subject.type	extensible	ResourceType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types From the FHIR Standard
Observation.encounter.type	extensible	ResourceType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types From the FHIR Standard
Observation.performer.type	extensible	ResourceType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types From the FHIR Standard
Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConcept	preferred	ResultsCodedValuesLaboratoryUvIps http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-coded-values-laboratory-uv-ips
Observation.dataAbsentReason	extensible	DataAbsentReason http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason From the FHIR Standard
Observation.interpretation	extensible	ObservationInterpretationCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation From the FHIR Standard
Observation.bodySite	example	SNOMEDCTBodyStructures http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site From the FHIR Standard
Observation.method	preferred	LabTechniqueEuVs http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-technique-eu-lab
Observation.referenceRange.type	preferred	ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-meaning From the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.appliesTo	example	ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-appliesto From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.code	preferred	ResultsLaboratoryObservationUvIps http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-laboratory-observations-uv-ips
Observation.component.value[x]:valueCodeableConcept	preferred	ResultsCodedValuesLaboratoryUvIps http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/ValueSet/results-coded-values-laboratory-uv-ips
Observation.component.dataAbsentReason	extensible	DataAbsentReason http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.interpretation	extensible	ObservationInterpretationCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation From the FHIR Standard

Constraints

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

This structure is derived from Observation

Summary

Mandatory: 1 element
Must-Support: 1 element