CH ELM (R4)
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Resource Profile: CH ELM Observation Results: Laboratory

Official URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/StructureDefinition/ch-elm-observation-results-laboratory Version: 1.2.0
Active as of 2024-03-28 Computable Name: ChElmObservationResultsLaboratory

Copyright/Legal: CC0-1.0

This CH ELM base profile constrains the Observation resource for the purpose of laboratory test reports.

Usage:

Formal Views of Profile Content

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

This structure is derived from ChLabObservationResultsLaboratory

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C0..*ChLabObservationResultsLaboratoryCH ELM Observation Results: Laboratory
ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification: If Observation.code is a member of http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification, then Specimen.type must be a member of the mapped ValueSet in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification-to-results-completion-vs
ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification: If Observation.code is a member of http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification, then Observation.valueCodeableConcept must be a member of the mapped ValueSet in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification-to-results-completion-vs
ch-elm-interpretation-code-loinc: If Observation.code is a mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code', then the interpretation code must be a member of the mapped ValueSet
ch-elm-interpretation-code-snomedct: If Observation.code is a mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code', then the interpretation code must be a member of the mapped ValueSet
... status 1..1coderegistered | preliminary | final | amended +
Required Pattern: final
... code 1..1ChElmCodeableConceptConcept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: CH ELM Results Laboratory Observation (extensible)
... subject 1..1Reference(CH ELM Patient)Who and/or what the observation is about
.... effective[x]:effectiveDateTime C1..1dateTimeClinically relevant time/time-period for observation
ch-elm-dateTime: At least the format YYYY-MM-DD is required.
... performer 1..1Reference(CH ELM Organization: Lab)Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices for value[x] 1..1Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, PeriodActual result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
.... value[x]:valueQuantity 0..1QuantityActual result
.... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept 0..1ChElmCodeableConceptPositive/Negative or code for an additional organism specification, see also 'Guidance - Laboratory Result'
Binding: CH ELM Results Coded Values Laboratory (preferred)
... interpretation 1..1ChElmCodeableConceptConcept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: CH ELM Observation Interpretation Codes (required)
... specimen 1..1Reference(CH ELM Specimen: Laboratory)Specimen used for this observation

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Observation.codeextensibleChElmResultsLaboratoryObservation
http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-results-laboratory-observation
from this IG
Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConceptpreferredChElmResultsCodedValuesLaboratory
http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-results-coded-values-laboratory
from this IG
Observation.interpretationrequiredChElmObservationInterpretationCodes
http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-observation-interpretation-codes
from this IG

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
ch-elm-dateTimeerrorObservation.effective[x]:effectiveDateTimeAt least the format YYYY-MM-DD is required.
: $this.toString().length() >= 10
ch-elm-expecting-organism-specificationerrorObservationIf Observation.code is a member of http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification, then Observation.valueCodeableConcept must be a member of the mapped ValueSet in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification-to-results-completion-vs
: code.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification') implies (value.exists() and (value as CodeableConcept).exists() and (value as CodeableConcept).memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification-to-results-completion-vs'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).target.first().code))
ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specificationerrorObservationIf Observation.code is a member of http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification, then Specimen.type must be a member of the mapped ValueSet in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification-to-results-completion-vs
: code.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification') implies (specimen.resolve().exists() and specimen.resolve().type.exists() and specimen.resolve().type.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification-to-results-completion-vs'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).target.first().code))
ch-elm-interpretation-code-loincerrorObservationIf Observation.code is a mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code', then the interpretation code must be a member of the mapped ValueSet
: 'http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).exists() implies interpretation.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).target.first().code)
ch-elm-interpretation-code-snomedcterrorObservationIf Observation.code is a mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code', then the interpretation code must be a member of the mapped ValueSet
: 'http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code'.resolve().group.where(source='http://snomed.info/sct').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://snomed.info/sct').first().code).exists() implies interpretation.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code'.resolve().group.where(source='http://snomed.info/sct').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://snomed.info/sct').first().code).target.first().code)
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C0..*ChLabObservationResultsLaboratoryCH ELM Observation Results: Laboratory
ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification: If Observation.code is a member of http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification, then Specimen.type must be a member of the mapped ValueSet in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification-to-results-completion-vs
ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification: If Observation.code is a member of http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification, then Observation.valueCodeableConcept must be a member of the mapped ValueSet in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification-to-results-completion-vs
ch-elm-interpretation-code-loinc: If Observation.code is a mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code', then the interpretation code must be a member of the mapped ValueSet
ch-elm-interpretation-code-snomedct: If Observation.code is a mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code', then the interpretation code must be a member of the mapped ValueSet
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... observation-instantiates-r5 0..1Reference(ChLabObservationDefinition)instantiate observationDefinition r5
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-lab-report/StructureDefinition/observation-instantiates
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... Slices for category 1..*CodeableConceptIPSClassification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


.... category:laboratory 1..1CodeableConceptClassification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.



Required Pattern: At least the following
..... coding1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
...... system1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... code1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: laboratory
.... category:studyType 0..*CodeableConceptThe clinical domain of the laboratory performing the observation (e.g. microbiology, toxicology, chemistry)
Binding: Lab Study Types in Switzerland (required)
.... category:specialty 0..*CodeableConceptThe way of grouping of the test results into clinically meaningful groups (e.g. liver test; minerals; glucose profiles)
Binding: Laboratory Specialty (required)
... code 1..1ChElmCodeableConceptConcept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: CH ELM Results Laboratory Observation (extensible)
... subject Σ1..1Reference(CH ELM Patient)Who and/or what the observation is about
... Slices for effective[x] Σ1..1dateTimeClinically relevant time/time-period for observation
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
.... effective[x]:effectiveDateTime ΣC1..1dateTimeClinically relevant time/time-period for observation
ch-elm-dateTime: At least the format YYYY-MM-DD is required.
... performer Σ1..1Reference(CH ELM Organization: Lab)Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices for value[x] ΣC1..1Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
.... valueQuantityQuantity
.... valueCodeableConceptCodeableConcept
.... valueStringstring
.... valueBooleanboolean
.... valueIntegerinteger
.... valueRangeRange
.... valueRatioRatio
.... valueSampledDataSampledData
.... valueTimetime
.... valueDateTimedateTime
.... valuePeriodPeriod
.... value[x]:valueQuantity ΣC0..1QuantityActual result
.... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept 0..1ChElmCodeableConceptPositive/Negative or code for an additional organism specification, see also 'Guidance - Laboratory Result'
Binding: CH ELM Results Coded Values Laboratory (preferred)
... interpretation 1..1ChElmCodeableConceptConcept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: CH ELM Observation Interpretation Codes (required)
... specimen 1..1Reference(CH ELM Specimen: Laboratory)Specimen used for this observation

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
Observation.statusrequiredPattern: final
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:laboratorypreferredPattern: laboratory
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:studyTyperequiredLabStudyTypesEuVs
http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-lab-report/ValueSet/ch-lab-report-lab-study-types
Observation.category:specialtyrequiredLabSpecialtyEuVs
http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-specialty-eu-lab
Observation.codeextensibleChElmResultsLaboratoryObservation
http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-results-laboratory-observation
from this IG
Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConceptpreferredChElmResultsCodedValuesLaboratory
http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-results-coded-values-laboratory
from this IG
Observation.interpretationrequiredChElmObservationInterpretationCodes
http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-observation-interpretation-codes
from this IG

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
ch-elm-dateTimeerrorObservation.effective[x]:effectiveDateTimeAt least the format YYYY-MM-DD is required.
: $this.toString().length() >= 10
ch-elm-expecting-organism-specificationerrorObservationIf Observation.code is a member of http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification, then Observation.valueCodeableConcept must be a member of the mapped ValueSet in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification-to-results-completion-vs
: code.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification') implies (value.exists() and (value as CodeableConcept).exists() and (value as CodeableConcept).memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification-to-results-completion-vs'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).target.first().code))
ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specificationerrorObservationIf Observation.code is a member of http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification, then Specimen.type must be a member of the mapped ValueSet in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification-to-results-completion-vs
: code.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification') implies (specimen.resolve().exists() and specimen.resolve().type.exists() and specimen.resolve().type.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification-to-results-completion-vs'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).target.first().code))
ch-elm-interpretation-code-loincerrorObservationIf Observation.code is a mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code', then the interpretation code must be a member of the mapped ValueSet
: 'http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).exists() implies interpretation.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).target.first().code)
ch-elm-interpretation-code-snomedcterrorObservationIf Observation.code is a mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code', then the interpretation code must be a member of the mapped ValueSet
: 'http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code'.resolve().group.where(source='http://snomed.info/sct').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://snomed.info/sct').first().code).exists() implies interpretation.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code'.resolve().group.where(source='http://snomed.info/sct').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://snomed.info/sct').first().code).target.first().code)
ch-lab-obs1warningObservationThe resource should be conform to the corresponding EU LAB profile
: conformsTo('http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/Observation-resultslab-eu-lab')
dom-2errorObservationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorObservationIf 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-4errorObservationIf 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-5errorObservationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceObservationA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-6errorObservationdataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
: dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7errorObservationIf 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()
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C0..*ChLabObservationResultsLaboratoryCH ELM Observation Results: Laboratory
ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification: If Observation.code is a member of http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification, then Specimen.type must be a member of the mapped ValueSet in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification-to-results-completion-vs
ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification: If Observation.code is a member of http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification, then Observation.valueCodeableConcept must be a member of the mapped ValueSet in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification-to-results-completion-vs
ch-elm-interpretation-code-loinc: If Observation.code is a mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code', then the interpretation code must be a member of the mapped ValueSet
ch-elm-interpretation-code-snomedct: If Observation.code is a mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code', then the interpretation code must be a member of the mapped ValueSet
... id Σ0..1idLogical id of this artifact
... meta Σ0..1MetaMetadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1codeLanguage of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.

Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguagesMax Binding
... text 0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
... Slices for extension 0..*ExtensionExtension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
... observation-instantiates-r5 0..1Reference(ChLabObservationDefinition)instantiate observationDefinition r5
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-lab-report/StructureDefinition/observation-instantiates
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ0..*IdentifierBusiness Identifier for observation
... basedOn Σ0..*Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest)Fulfills plan, proposal or order
... partOf Σ0..*Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy)Part of referenced event
... status ?!Σ1..1coderegistered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.


Required Pattern: final
... Slices for category 1..*CodeableConceptIPSClassification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


.... category:laboratory 1..1CodeableConceptClassification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.



Required Pattern: At least the following
..... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
..... coding1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
...... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
...... system1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... version0..1stringVersion of the system - if relevant
...... code1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: laboratory
...... display0..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
...... userSelected0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... text0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
.... category:studyType 0..*CodeableConceptThe clinical domain of the laboratory performing the observation (e.g. microbiology, toxicology, chemistry)
Binding: Lab Study Types in Switzerland (required)
.... category:specialty 0..*CodeableConceptThe way of grouping of the test results into clinically meaningful groups (e.g. liver test; minerals; glucose profiles)
Binding: Laboratory Specialty (required)
... code 1..1ChElmCodeableConceptConcept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: CH ELM Results Laboratory Observation (extensible)
... subject Σ1..1Reference(CH ELM Patient)Who and/or what the observation is about
... focus Σ0..*Reference(Resource)What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
... encounter Σ0..1Reference(Encounter)Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... Slices for effective[x] Σ1..1dateTimeClinically relevant time/time-period for observation
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
.... effective[x]:effectiveDateTime ΣC1..1dateTimeClinically relevant time/time-period for observation
ch-elm-dateTime: At least the format YYYY-MM-DD is required.
... issued Σ0..1instantDate/Time this version was made available
... performer Σ1..1Reference(CH ELM Organization: Lab)Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices for value[x] ΣC1..1Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
.... valueQuantityQuantity
.... valueCodeableConceptCodeableConcept
.... valueStringstring
.... valueBooleanboolean
.... valueIntegerinteger
.... valueRangeRange
.... valueRatioRatio
.... valueSampledDataSampledData
.... valueTimetime
.... valueDateTimedateTime
.... valuePeriodPeriod
.... value[x]:valueQuantity ΣC0..1QuantityActual result
.... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept 0..1ChElmCodeableConceptPositive/Negative or code for an additional organism specification, see also 'Guidance - Laboratory Result'
Binding: CH ELM Results Coded Values Laboratory (preferred)
... dataAbsentReason C0..1CodeableConceptWhy the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

... interpretation 1..1ChElmCodeableConceptConcept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: CH ELM Observation Interpretation Codes (required)
... note 0..*AnnotationComments about the observation
... bodySite 0..1CodeableConceptObserved body part
Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.

... method 0..1CodeableConceptHow it was done
Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.

... specimen 1..1Reference(CH ELM Specimen: Laboratory)Specimen used for this observation
... device 0..1Reference(Device | DeviceMetric)(Measurement) Device
... referenceRange C0..*BackboneElementProvides guide for interpretation
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... low C0..1SimpleQuantityLow Range, if relevant
.... high C0..1SimpleQuantityHigh Range, if relevant
.... type 0..1CodeableConceptReference range qualifier
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.

.... appliesTo 0..*CodeableConceptReference range population
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.


.... age 0..1RangeApplicable age range, if relevant
.... text 0..1stringText based reference range in an observation
... hasMember Σ0..*Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence)Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
... derivedFrom Σ0..*Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence)Related measurements the observation is made from
... component Σ0..*BackboneElementComponent results
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... code Σ1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.

.... value[x] Σ0..1Actual component result
..... valueQuantityQuantity
..... valueCodeableConceptCodeableConcept
..... valueStringstring
..... valueBooleanboolean
..... valueIntegerinteger
..... valueRangeRange
..... valueRatioRatio
..... valueSampledDataSampledData
..... valueTimetime
..... valueDateTimedateTime
..... valuePeriodPeriod
.... dataAbsentReason C0..1CodeableConceptWhy the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

.... interpretation 0..*CodeableConceptHigh, 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

PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
Observation.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.statusrequiredPattern: final
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:laboratorypreferredPattern: laboratory
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:studyTyperequiredLabStudyTypesEuVs
http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-lab-report/ValueSet/ch-lab-report-lab-study-types
Observation.category:specialtyrequiredLabSpecialtyEuVs
http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-specialty-eu-lab
Observation.codeextensibleChElmResultsLaboratoryObservation
http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-results-laboratory-observation
from this IG
Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConceptpreferredChElmResultsCodedValuesLaboratory
http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-results-coded-values-laboratory
from this IG
Observation.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.interpretationrequiredChElmObservationInterpretationCodes
http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-observation-interpretation-codes
from this IG
Observation.bodySiteexampleSNOMEDCTBodyStructures
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.methodexampleObservationMethods
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-methods
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.typepreferredObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-meaning
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.appliesToexampleObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-appliesto
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.codeexampleLOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
ch-elm-dateTimeerrorObservation.effective[x]:effectiveDateTimeAt least the format YYYY-MM-DD is required.
: $this.toString().length() >= 10
ch-elm-expecting-organism-specificationerrorObservationIf Observation.code is a member of http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification, then Observation.valueCodeableConcept must be a member of the mapped ValueSet in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification-to-results-completion-vs
: code.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification') implies (value.exists() and (value as CodeableConcept).exists() and (value as CodeableConcept).memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification-to-results-completion-vs'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).target.first().code))
ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specificationerrorObservationIf Observation.code is a member of http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification, then Specimen.type must be a member of the mapped ValueSet in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification-to-results-completion-vs
: code.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification') implies (specimen.resolve().exists() and specimen.resolve().type.exists() and specimen.resolve().type.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification-to-results-completion-vs'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).target.first().code))
ch-elm-interpretation-code-loincerrorObservationIf Observation.code is a mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code', then the interpretation code must be a member of the mapped ValueSet
: 'http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).exists() implies interpretation.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).target.first().code)
ch-elm-interpretation-code-snomedcterrorObservationIf Observation.code is a mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code', then the interpretation code must be a member of the mapped ValueSet
: 'http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code'.resolve().group.where(source='http://snomed.info/sct').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://snomed.info/sct').first().code).exists() implies interpretation.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code'.resolve().group.where(source='http://snomed.info/sct').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://snomed.info/sct').first().code).target.first().code)
ch-lab-obs1warningObservationThe resource should be conform to the corresponding EU LAB profile
: conformsTo('http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/Observation-resultslab-eu-lab')
dom-2errorObservationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorObservationIf 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-4errorObservationIf 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-5errorObservationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceObservationA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-3errorObservation.referenceRangeMust have at least a low or a high or text
: low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()
obs-6errorObservationdataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
: dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7errorObservationIf 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 ChLabObservationResultsLaboratory

Summary

Mandatory: 7 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

  • The element Observation.effective[x] is sliced based on the value of type:$this
  • The element Observation.value[x] is sliced based on the value of type:$this

Differential View

This structure is derived from ChLabObservationResultsLaboratory

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C0..*ChLabObservationResultsLaboratoryCH ELM Observation Results: Laboratory
ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification: If Observation.code is a member of http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification, then Specimen.type must be a member of the mapped ValueSet in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification-to-results-completion-vs
ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification: If Observation.code is a member of http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification, then Observation.valueCodeableConcept must be a member of the mapped ValueSet in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification-to-results-completion-vs
ch-elm-interpretation-code-loinc: If Observation.code is a mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code', then the interpretation code must be a member of the mapped ValueSet
ch-elm-interpretation-code-snomedct: If Observation.code is a mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code', then the interpretation code must be a member of the mapped ValueSet
... status 1..1coderegistered | preliminary | final | amended +
Required Pattern: final
... code 1..1ChElmCodeableConceptConcept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: CH ELM Results Laboratory Observation (extensible)
... subject 1..1Reference(CH ELM Patient)Who and/or what the observation is about
.... effective[x]:effectiveDateTime C1..1dateTimeClinically relevant time/time-period for observation
ch-elm-dateTime: At least the format YYYY-MM-DD is required.
... performer 1..1Reference(CH ELM Organization: Lab)Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices for value[x] 1..1Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, PeriodActual result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
.... value[x]:valueQuantity 0..1QuantityActual result
.... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept 0..1ChElmCodeableConceptPositive/Negative or code for an additional organism specification, see also 'Guidance - Laboratory Result'
Binding: CH ELM Results Coded Values Laboratory (preferred)
... interpretation 1..1ChElmCodeableConceptConcept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: CH ELM Observation Interpretation Codes (required)
... specimen 1..1Reference(CH ELM Specimen: Laboratory)Specimen used for this observation

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Observation.codeextensibleChElmResultsLaboratoryObservation
http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-results-laboratory-observation
from this IG
Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConceptpreferredChElmResultsCodedValuesLaboratory
http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-results-coded-values-laboratory
from this IG
Observation.interpretationrequiredChElmObservationInterpretationCodes
http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-observation-interpretation-codes
from this IG

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
ch-elm-dateTimeerrorObservation.effective[x]:effectiveDateTimeAt least the format YYYY-MM-DD is required.
: $this.toString().length() >= 10
ch-elm-expecting-organism-specificationerrorObservationIf Observation.code is a member of http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification, then Observation.valueCodeableConcept must be a member of the mapped ValueSet in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification-to-results-completion-vs
: code.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification') implies (value.exists() and (value as CodeableConcept).exists() and (value as CodeableConcept).memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification-to-results-completion-vs'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).target.first().code))
ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specificationerrorObservationIf Observation.code is a member of http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification, then Specimen.type must be a member of the mapped ValueSet in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification-to-results-completion-vs
: code.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification') implies (specimen.resolve().exists() and specimen.resolve().type.exists() and specimen.resolve().type.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification-to-results-completion-vs'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).target.first().code))
ch-elm-interpretation-code-loincerrorObservationIf Observation.code is a mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code', then the interpretation code must be a member of the mapped ValueSet
: 'http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).exists() implies interpretation.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).target.first().code)
ch-elm-interpretation-code-snomedcterrorObservationIf Observation.code is a mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code', then the interpretation code must be a member of the mapped ValueSet
: 'http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code'.resolve().group.where(source='http://snomed.info/sct').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://snomed.info/sct').first().code).exists() implies interpretation.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code'.resolve().group.where(source='http://snomed.info/sct').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://snomed.info/sct').first().code).target.first().code)

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C0..*ChLabObservationResultsLaboratoryCH ELM Observation Results: Laboratory
ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification: If Observation.code is a member of http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification, then Specimen.type must be a member of the mapped ValueSet in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification-to-results-completion-vs
ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification: If Observation.code is a member of http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification, then Observation.valueCodeableConcept must be a member of the mapped ValueSet in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification-to-results-completion-vs
ch-elm-interpretation-code-loinc: If Observation.code is a mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code', then the interpretation code must be a member of the mapped ValueSet
ch-elm-interpretation-code-snomedct: If Observation.code is a mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code', then the interpretation code must be a member of the mapped ValueSet
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... observation-instantiates-r5 0..1Reference(ChLabObservationDefinition)instantiate observationDefinition r5
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-lab-report/StructureDefinition/observation-instantiates
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... Slices for category 1..*CodeableConceptIPSClassification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


.... category:laboratory 1..1CodeableConceptClassification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.



Required Pattern: At least the following
..... coding1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
...... system1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... code1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: laboratory
.... category:studyType 0..*CodeableConceptThe clinical domain of the laboratory performing the observation (e.g. microbiology, toxicology, chemistry)
Binding: Lab Study Types in Switzerland (required)
.... category:specialty 0..*CodeableConceptThe way of grouping of the test results into clinically meaningful groups (e.g. liver test; minerals; glucose profiles)
Binding: Laboratory Specialty (required)
... code 1..1ChElmCodeableConceptConcept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: CH ELM Results Laboratory Observation (extensible)
... subject Σ1..1Reference(CH ELM Patient)Who and/or what the observation is about
... Slices for effective[x] Σ1..1dateTimeClinically relevant time/time-period for observation
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
.... effective[x]:effectiveDateTime ΣC1..1dateTimeClinically relevant time/time-period for observation
ch-elm-dateTime: At least the format YYYY-MM-DD is required.
... performer Σ1..1Reference(CH ELM Organization: Lab)Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices for value[x] ΣC1..1Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
.... valueQuantityQuantity
.... valueCodeableConceptCodeableConcept
.... valueStringstring
.... valueBooleanboolean
.... valueIntegerinteger
.... valueRangeRange
.... valueRatioRatio
.... valueSampledDataSampledData
.... valueTimetime
.... valueDateTimedateTime
.... valuePeriodPeriod
.... value[x]:valueQuantity ΣC0..1QuantityActual result
.... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept 0..1ChElmCodeableConceptPositive/Negative or code for an additional organism specification, see also 'Guidance - Laboratory Result'
Binding: CH ELM Results Coded Values Laboratory (preferred)
... interpretation 1..1ChElmCodeableConceptConcept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: CH ELM Observation Interpretation Codes (required)
... specimen 1..1Reference(CH ELM Specimen: Laboratory)Specimen used for this observation

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
Observation.statusrequiredPattern: final
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:laboratorypreferredPattern: laboratory
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:studyTyperequiredLabStudyTypesEuVs
http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-lab-report/ValueSet/ch-lab-report-lab-study-types
Observation.category:specialtyrequiredLabSpecialtyEuVs
http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-specialty-eu-lab
Observation.codeextensibleChElmResultsLaboratoryObservation
http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-results-laboratory-observation
from this IG
Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConceptpreferredChElmResultsCodedValuesLaboratory
http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-results-coded-values-laboratory
from this IG
Observation.interpretationrequiredChElmObservationInterpretationCodes
http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-observation-interpretation-codes
from this IG

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
ch-elm-dateTimeerrorObservation.effective[x]:effectiveDateTimeAt least the format YYYY-MM-DD is required.
: $this.toString().length() >= 10
ch-elm-expecting-organism-specificationerrorObservationIf Observation.code is a member of http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification, then Observation.valueCodeableConcept must be a member of the mapped ValueSet in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification-to-results-completion-vs
: code.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification') implies (value.exists() and (value as CodeableConcept).exists() and (value as CodeableConcept).memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification-to-results-completion-vs'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).target.first().code))
ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specificationerrorObservationIf Observation.code is a member of http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification, then Specimen.type must be a member of the mapped ValueSet in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification-to-results-completion-vs
: code.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification') implies (specimen.resolve().exists() and specimen.resolve().type.exists() and specimen.resolve().type.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification-to-results-completion-vs'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).target.first().code))
ch-elm-interpretation-code-loincerrorObservationIf Observation.code is a mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code', then the interpretation code must be a member of the mapped ValueSet
: 'http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).exists() implies interpretation.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).target.first().code)
ch-elm-interpretation-code-snomedcterrorObservationIf Observation.code is a mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code', then the interpretation code must be a member of the mapped ValueSet
: 'http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code'.resolve().group.where(source='http://snomed.info/sct').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://snomed.info/sct').first().code).exists() implies interpretation.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code'.resolve().group.where(source='http://snomed.info/sct').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://snomed.info/sct').first().code).target.first().code)
ch-lab-obs1warningObservationThe resource should be conform to the corresponding EU LAB profile
: conformsTo('http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/Observation-resultslab-eu-lab')
dom-2errorObservationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorObservationIf 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-4errorObservationIf 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-5errorObservationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceObservationA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-6errorObservationdataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
: dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7errorObservationIf 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

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C0..*ChLabObservationResultsLaboratoryCH ELM Observation Results: Laboratory
ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification: If Observation.code is a member of http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification, then Specimen.type must be a member of the mapped ValueSet in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification-to-results-completion-vs
ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification: If Observation.code is a member of http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification, then Observation.valueCodeableConcept must be a member of the mapped ValueSet in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification-to-results-completion-vs
ch-elm-interpretation-code-loinc: If Observation.code is a mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code', then the interpretation code must be a member of the mapped ValueSet
ch-elm-interpretation-code-snomedct: If Observation.code is a mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code', then the interpretation code must be a member of the mapped ValueSet
... id Σ0..1idLogical id of this artifact
... meta Σ0..1MetaMetadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1codeLanguage of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.

Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguagesMax Binding
... text 0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
... Slices for extension 0..*ExtensionExtension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
... observation-instantiates-r5 0..1Reference(ChLabObservationDefinition)instantiate observationDefinition r5
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-lab-report/StructureDefinition/observation-instantiates
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ0..*IdentifierBusiness Identifier for observation
... basedOn Σ0..*Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest)Fulfills plan, proposal or order
... partOf Σ0..*Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy)Part of referenced event
... status ?!Σ1..1coderegistered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.


Required Pattern: final
... Slices for category 1..*CodeableConceptIPSClassification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


.... category:laboratory 1..1CodeableConceptClassification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.



Required Pattern: At least the following
..... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
..... coding1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
...... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
...... system1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... version0..1stringVersion of the system - if relevant
...... code1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: laboratory
...... display0..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
...... userSelected0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... text0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
.... category:studyType 0..*CodeableConceptThe clinical domain of the laboratory performing the observation (e.g. microbiology, toxicology, chemistry)
Binding: Lab Study Types in Switzerland (required)
.... category:specialty 0..*CodeableConceptThe way of grouping of the test results into clinically meaningful groups (e.g. liver test; minerals; glucose profiles)
Binding: Laboratory Specialty (required)
... code 1..1ChElmCodeableConceptConcept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: CH ELM Results Laboratory Observation (extensible)
... subject Σ1..1Reference(CH ELM Patient)Who and/or what the observation is about
... focus Σ0..*Reference(Resource)What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
... encounter Σ0..1Reference(Encounter)Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... Slices for effective[x] Σ1..1dateTimeClinically relevant time/time-period for observation
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
.... effective[x]:effectiveDateTime ΣC1..1dateTimeClinically relevant time/time-period for observation
ch-elm-dateTime: At least the format YYYY-MM-DD is required.
... issued Σ0..1instantDate/Time this version was made available
... performer Σ1..1Reference(CH ELM Organization: Lab)Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices for value[x] ΣC1..1Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
.... valueQuantityQuantity
.... valueCodeableConceptCodeableConcept
.... valueStringstring
.... valueBooleanboolean
.... valueIntegerinteger
.... valueRangeRange
.... valueRatioRatio
.... valueSampledDataSampledData
.... valueTimetime
.... valueDateTimedateTime
.... valuePeriodPeriod
.... value[x]:valueQuantity ΣC0..1QuantityActual result
.... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept 0..1ChElmCodeableConceptPositive/Negative or code for an additional organism specification, see also 'Guidance - Laboratory Result'
Binding: CH ELM Results Coded Values Laboratory (preferred)
... dataAbsentReason C0..1CodeableConceptWhy the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

... interpretation 1..1ChElmCodeableConceptConcept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: CH ELM Observation Interpretation Codes (required)
... note 0..*AnnotationComments about the observation
... bodySite 0..1CodeableConceptObserved body part
Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.

... method 0..1CodeableConceptHow it was done
Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.

... specimen 1..1Reference(CH ELM Specimen: Laboratory)Specimen used for this observation
... device 0..1Reference(Device | DeviceMetric)(Measurement) Device
... referenceRange C0..*BackboneElementProvides guide for interpretation
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... low C0..1SimpleQuantityLow Range, if relevant
.... high C0..1SimpleQuantityHigh Range, if relevant
.... type 0..1CodeableConceptReference range qualifier
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.

.... appliesTo 0..*CodeableConceptReference range population
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.


.... age 0..1RangeApplicable age range, if relevant
.... text 0..1stringText based reference range in an observation
... hasMember Σ0..*Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence)Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
... derivedFrom Σ0..*Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence)Related measurements the observation is made from
... component Σ0..*BackboneElementComponent results
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... code Σ1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.

.... value[x] Σ0..1Actual component result
..... valueQuantityQuantity
..... valueCodeableConceptCodeableConcept
..... valueStringstring
..... valueBooleanboolean
..... valueIntegerinteger
..... valueRangeRange
..... valueRatioRatio
..... valueSampledDataSampledData
..... valueTimetime
..... valueDateTimedateTime
..... valuePeriodPeriod
.... dataAbsentReason C0..1CodeableConceptWhy the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

.... interpretation 0..*CodeableConceptHigh, 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

PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
Observation.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.statusrequiredPattern: final
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:laboratorypreferredPattern: laboratory
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:studyTyperequiredLabStudyTypesEuVs
http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-lab-report/ValueSet/ch-lab-report-lab-study-types
Observation.category:specialtyrequiredLabSpecialtyEuVs
http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-specialty-eu-lab
Observation.codeextensibleChElmResultsLaboratoryObservation
http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-results-laboratory-observation
from this IG
Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConceptpreferredChElmResultsCodedValuesLaboratory
http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-results-coded-values-laboratory
from this IG
Observation.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.interpretationrequiredChElmObservationInterpretationCodes
http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-observation-interpretation-codes
from this IG
Observation.bodySiteexampleSNOMEDCTBodyStructures
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.methodexampleObservationMethods
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-methods
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.typepreferredObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-meaning
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.appliesToexampleObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-appliesto
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.codeexampleLOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
ch-elm-dateTimeerrorObservation.effective[x]:effectiveDateTimeAt least the format YYYY-MM-DD is required.
: $this.toString().length() >= 10
ch-elm-expecting-organism-specificationerrorObservationIf Observation.code is a member of http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification, then Observation.valueCodeableConcept must be a member of the mapped ValueSet in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification-to-results-completion-vs
: code.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification') implies (value.exists() and (value as CodeableConcept).exists() and (value as CodeableConcept).memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-organism-specification-to-results-completion-vs'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).target.first().code))
ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specificationerrorObservationIf Observation.code is a member of http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification, then Specimen.type must be a member of the mapped ValueSet in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification-to-results-completion-vs
: code.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ValueSet/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification') implies (specimen.resolve().exists() and specimen.resolve().type.exists() and specimen.resolve().type.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-expecting-specimen-specification-to-results-completion-vs'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).target.first().code))
ch-elm-interpretation-code-loincerrorObservationIf Observation.code is a mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code', then the interpretation code must be a member of the mapped ValueSet
: 'http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).exists() implies interpretation.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code'.resolve().group.where(source='http://loinc.org').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://loinc.org').first().code).target.first().code)
ch-elm-interpretation-code-snomedcterrorObservationIf Observation.code is a mapped in http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code', then the interpretation code must be a member of the mapped ValueSet
: 'http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code'.resolve().group.where(source='http://snomed.info/sct').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://snomed.info/sct').first().code).exists() implies interpretation.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-elm/ConceptMap/ch-elm-results-to-interpretation-code'.resolve().group.where(source='http://snomed.info/sct').element.where(code=%context.code.coding.where(system='http://snomed.info/sct').first().code).target.first().code)
ch-lab-obs1warningObservationThe resource should be conform to the corresponding EU LAB profile
: conformsTo('http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/Observation-resultslab-eu-lab')
dom-2errorObservationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorObservationIf 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-4errorObservationIf 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-5errorObservationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceObservationA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-3errorObservation.referenceRangeMust have at least a low or a high or text
: low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()
obs-6errorObservationdataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
: dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7errorObservationIf 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 ChLabObservationResultsLaboratory

Summary

Mandatory: 7 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

  • The element Observation.effective[x] is sliced based on the value of type:$this
  • The element Observation.value[x] is sliced based on the value of type:$this

 

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