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Definitions for the Result logical model.
Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here
0. Result | |
Definition | Results data elements. Section A5 of the eHN guideline. |
Short | A.5 - Results data elements |
Logical Model | Instances of this logical model are not marked to be the target of a Reference |
2. Result.narrative | |
Definition | A.5.1 Laboratory report narrative |
Short | A.5.1 Laboratory report narrative |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | BackboneElement |
4. Result.narrative.report | |
Definition | Entire report (textual summary inside the laboratory result report document) as issued by the laboratory. |
Short | A.5.1.1 Narrative report |
Control | 0..* |
Type | Narrative |
6. Result.narrative.notes | |
Definition | Comments, such as a textual interpretation or advice accompanying the result report, for example. |
Short | A.5.1.2 Comments, interpretation and recommendations |
Control | 0..* |
Type | Narrative |
8. Result.observation | |
Definition | A.5.2 Observation details (report could consist of multiple observations) |
Short | A.5.2 Observation details |
Control | 0..* |
Type | BackboneElement |
10. Result.observation.dateTime | |
Definition | Date and time of the observation - Preferred system(s): ISO 8601 |
Short | A.5.2.1 Observation date |
Control | 0..* |
Type | CodeableConcept |
12. Result.observation.code | |
Definition | Code representing the observation using the agreed code systems.
|
Short | A.5.2.3 Observation code |
Control | 0..* |
Type | CodeableConcept |
14. Result.observation.code.name | |
Definition | Full name of the observation according to the used test coding standard. |
Short | A.5.2.3.1 Observation name |
Control | 0..* |
Type | string |
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension |
16. Result.observation.code.originalName | |
Definition | Original (conventional) name of the observation as used by the laboratory |
Short | A.5.2.3.2 Observation original name |
Control | 0..* |
Type | string |
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension |
18. Result.observation.code.displayName | |
Definition | Simplified (short name of the observation) for display. |
Short | A.5.2.3.3 Observation display name |
Control | 0..* |
Type | string |
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension |
20. Result.observation.method | |
Definition | Observation method (measurement principle) to obtain the result.
|
Short | A.5.2.4 Observation method |
Control | 0..* |
Type | CodeableConcept |
22. Result.observation.device | |
Definition | Device (analyser), laboratory test kit and used calibrator information (identifier, type, name, model, manufacturer)
|
Short | A.5.2.5 Observation device |
Control | 0..* |
Type | CodeableConcept |
24. Result.observation.order | |
Definition | Identifies order and order placer this observation belongs to. |
Short | A.5.2.8 Order |
Control | 0..* |
Type | BackboneElement |
26. Result.observation.performer | |
Definition | Identifies the originator/author and provides provenance information about the source of the results data that may have not originated with the source of the whole Laboratory Report document. |
Short | A.5.2.9 Performer |
Control | 0..* |
Type | BackboneElement |
28. Result.observation.reporter | |
Definition | With certain observation results, e.g. there may also be an interpreter or a person responsible for validation. |
Short | A.5.2.10 Reporter |
Control | 0..* |
Type | BackboneElement |
30. Result.observation.result | |
Definition | Result of the observation including text, numeric and coded results of the measurement and measurement uncertainty. Content of the observation result will vary according to the type of the observation.
|
Short | A.5.2.11 Observation result |
Control | 0..* |
Type | BackboneElement |
32. Result.observation.interpretation | |
Definition | Information about reference intervals and result interpretation.
|
Short | A.5.2.12 Observation interpretation |
Control | 0..* |
Type | CodeableConcept |
34. Result.observation.description | |
Definition | Comments and narrative representation of the observation result and findings. |
Short | A.5.2.13 Result description |
Control | 0..* |
Type | Narrative |
36. Result.observation.accreditationStatus | |
Definition | Accreditation status of the laboratory for the particular observation. |
Short | A.5.2.14 Accreditation status |
Control | 0..* |
Type | BackboneElement |
Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here
0. Result | |
Definition | Results data elements. Section A5 of the eHN guideline. |
Short | A.5 - Results data elements |
Control | 0..* |
Is Modifier | false |
Logical Model | Instances of this logical model are not marked to be the target of a Reference |
2. Result.narrative | |
Definition | A.5.1 Laboratory report narrative |
Short | A.5.1 Laboratory report narrative |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | BackboneElement |
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()) ) |
4. Result.narrative.modifierExtension | |
Definition | May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself). |
Short | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized |
Comments | There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone. |
Control | 0..* |
Type | Extension |
Is Modifier | true because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them |
Summary | true |
Requirements | Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions. |
Alternate Names | extensions, user content, modifiers |
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())) ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists()) |
6. Result.narrative.report | |
Definition | Entire report (textual summary inside the laboratory result report document) as issued by the laboratory. |
Short | A.5.1.1 Narrative report |
Control | 0..* |
Type | Narrative |
8. Result.narrative.notes | |
Definition | Comments, such as a textual interpretation or advice accompanying the result report, for example. |
Short | A.5.1.2 Comments, interpretation and recommendations |
Control | 0..* |
Type | Narrative |
10. Result.observation | |
Definition | A.5.2 Observation details (report could consist of multiple observations) |
Short | A.5.2 Observation details |
Control | 0..* |
Type | BackboneElement |
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()) ) |
12. Result.observation.modifierExtension | |
Definition | May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself). |
Short | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized |
Comments | There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone. |
Control | 0..* |
Type | Extension |
Is Modifier | true because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them |
Summary | true |
Requirements | Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions. |
Alternate Names | extensions, user content, modifiers |
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())) ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists()) |
14. Result.observation.dateTime | |
Definition | Date and time of the observation - Preferred system(s): ISO 8601 |
Short | A.5.2.1 Observation date |
Control | 0..* |
Type | CodeableConcept |
16. Result.observation.code | |
Definition | Code representing the observation using the agreed code systems.
|
Short | A.5.2.3 Observation code |
Control | 0..* |
Type | CodeableConcept |
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()) ) |
18. Result.observation.code.name | |
Definition | Full name of the observation according to the used test coding standard. |
Short | A.5.2.3.1 Observation name |
Control | 0..* |
Type | string |
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension |
20. Result.observation.code.originalName | |
Definition | Original (conventional) name of the observation as used by the laboratory |
Short | A.5.2.3.2 Observation original name |
Control | 0..* |
Type | string |
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension |
22. Result.observation.code.displayName | |
Definition | Simplified (short name of the observation) for display. |
Short | A.5.2.3.3 Observation display name |
Control | 0..* |
Type | string |
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension |
24. Result.observation.method | |
Definition | Observation method (measurement principle) to obtain the result.
|
Short | A.5.2.4 Observation method |
Control | 0..* |
Type | CodeableConcept |
26. Result.observation.device | |
Definition | Device (analyser), laboratory test kit and used calibrator information (identifier, type, name, model, manufacturer)
|
Short | A.5.2.5 Observation device |
Control | 0..* |
Type | CodeableConcept |
28. Result.observation.order | |
Definition | Identifies order and order placer this observation belongs to. |
Short | A.5.2.8 Order |
Control | 0..* |
Type | BackboneElement |
30. Result.observation.performer | |
Definition | Identifies the originator/author and provides provenance information about the source of the results data that may have not originated with the source of the whole Laboratory Report document. |
Short | A.5.2.9 Performer |
Control | 0..* |
Type | BackboneElement |
32. Result.observation.reporter | |
Definition | With certain observation results, e.g. there may also be an interpreter or a person responsible for validation. |
Short | A.5.2.10 Reporter |
Control | 0..* |
Type | BackboneElement |
34. Result.observation.result | |
Definition | Result of the observation including text, numeric and coded results of the measurement and measurement uncertainty. Content of the observation result will vary according to the type of the observation.
|
Short | A.5.2.11 Observation result |
Control | 0..* |
Type | BackboneElement |
36. Result.observation.interpretation | |
Definition | Information about reference intervals and result interpretation.
|
Short | A.5.2.12 Observation interpretation |
Control | 0..* |
Type | CodeableConcept |
38. Result.observation.description | |
Definition | Comments and narrative representation of the observation result and findings. |
Short | A.5.2.13 Result description |
Control | 0..* |
Type | Narrative |
40. Result.observation.accreditationStatus | |
Definition | Accreditation status of the laboratory for the particular observation. |
Short | A.5.2.14 Accreditation status |
Control | 0..* |
Type | BackboneElement |
Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here
0. Result | |
Definition | Results data elements. Section A5 of the eHN guideline. |
Short | A.5 - Results data elements |
Control | 0..* |
Is Modifier | false |
Logical Model | Instances of this logical model are not marked to be the target of a Reference |
2. Result.narrative | |
Definition | A.5.1 Laboratory report narrative |
Short | A.5.1 Laboratory report narrative |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | BackboneElement |
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()) ) |
4. Result.narrative.id | |
Definition | Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces. |
Short | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | string |
Is Modifier | false |
XML Format | In the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute. |
Summary | false |
6. Result.narrative.extension | |
Definition | May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. |
Short | Additional content defined by implementations |
Comments | There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone. |
Control | 0..* |
Type | Extension |
Is Modifier | false |
Summary | false |
Alternate Names | extensions, user content |
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()) )ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both ( extension.exists() != value.exists() ) |
Slicing | This element introduces a set of slices on Result.narrative.extension . The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators: |
8. Result.narrative.modifierExtension | |
Definition | May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself). |
Short | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized |
Comments | There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone. |
Control | 0..* |
Type | Extension |
Is Modifier | true because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them |
Summary | true |
Requirements | Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions. |
Alternate Names | extensions, user content, modifiers |
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()) )ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both ( extension.exists() != value.exists() ) |
10. Result.narrative.report | |
Definition | Entire report (textual summary inside the laboratory result report document) as issued by the laboratory. |
Short | A.5.1.1 Narrative report |
Control | 0..* |
Type | Narrative |
12. Result.narrative.notes | |
Definition | Comments, such as a textual interpretation or advice accompanying the result report, for example. |
Short | A.5.1.2 Comments, interpretation and recommendations |
Control | 0..* |
Type | Narrative |
14. Result.observation | |
Definition | A.5.2 Observation details (report could consist of multiple observations) |
Short | A.5.2 Observation details |
Control | 0..* |
Type | BackboneElement |
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()) ) |
16. Result.observation.id | |
Definition | Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces. |
Short | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | string |
Is Modifier | false |
XML Format | In the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute. |
Summary | false |
18. Result.observation.extension | |
Definition | May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. |
Short | Additional content defined by implementations |
Comments | There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone. |
Control | 0..* |
Type | Extension |
Is Modifier | false |
Summary | false |
Alternate Names | extensions, user content |
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()) )ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both ( extension.exists() != value.exists() ) |
Slicing | This element introduces a set of slices on Result.observation.extension . The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators: |
20. Result.observation.modifierExtension | |
Definition | May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself). |
Short | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized |
Comments | There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone. |
Control | 0..* |
Type | Extension |
Is Modifier | true because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them |
Summary | true |
Requirements | Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions. |
Alternate Names | extensions, user content, modifiers |
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()) )ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both ( extension.exists() != value.exists() ) |
22. Result.observation.dateTime | |
Definition | Date and time of the observation - Preferred system(s): ISO 8601 |
Short | A.5.2.1 Observation date |
Control | 0..* |
Type | CodeableConcept |
24. Result.observation.code | |
Definition | Code representing the observation using the agreed code systems.
|
Short | A.5.2.3 Observation code |
Control | 0..* |
Type | CodeableConcept |
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()) ) |
26. Result.observation.code.id | |
Definition | Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces. |
Short | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | string |
Is Modifier | false |
XML Format | In the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute. |
Summary | false |
28. Result.observation.code.extension | |
Definition | May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. |
Short | Additional content defined by implementations |
Comments | There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone. |
Control | 0..* |
Type | Extension |
Is Modifier | false |
Summary | false |
Alternate Names | extensions, user content |
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()) )ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both ( extension.exists() != value.exists() ) |
Slicing | This element introduces a set of slices on Result.observation.code.extension . The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators: |
30. Result.observation.code.coding | |
Definition | A reference to a code defined by a terminology system. |
Short | Code defined by a terminology system |
Comments | Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true. |
Control | 0..* |
Type | Coding |
Is Modifier | false |
Summary | true |
Requirements | Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems. |
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()) ) |
32. Result.observation.code.text | |
Definition | A human language representation of the concept as seen/selected/uttered by the user who entered the data and/or which represents the intended meaning of the user. |
Short | Plain text representation of the concept |
Comments | Very often the text is the same as a displayName of one of the codings. |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | string |
Is Modifier | false |
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension |
Summary | true |
Requirements | The codes from the terminologies do not always capture the correct meaning with all the nuances of the human using them, or sometimes there is no appropriate code at all. In these cases, the text is used to capture the full meaning of the source. |
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()) ) |
34. Result.observation.code.name | |
Definition | Full name of the observation according to the used test coding standard. |
Short | A.5.2.3.1 Observation name |
Control | 0..* |
Type | string |
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension |
36. Result.observation.code.originalName | |
Definition | Original (conventional) name of the observation as used by the laboratory |
Short | A.5.2.3.2 Observation original name |
Control | 0..* |
Type | string |
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension |
38. Result.observation.code.displayName | |
Definition | Simplified (short name of the observation) for display. |
Short | A.5.2.3.3 Observation display name |
Control | 0..* |
Type | string |
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension |
40. Result.observation.method | |
Definition | Observation method (measurement principle) to obtain the result.
|
Short | A.5.2.4 Observation method |
Control | 0..* |
Type | CodeableConcept |
42. Result.observation.device | |
Definition | Device (analyser), laboratory test kit and used calibrator information (identifier, type, name, model, manufacturer)
|
Short | A.5.2.5 Observation device |
Control | 0..* |
Type | CodeableConcept |
44. Result.observation.order | |
Definition | Identifies order and order placer this observation belongs to. |
Short | A.5.2.8 Order |
Control | 0..* |
Type | BackboneElement |
46. Result.observation.performer | |
Definition | Identifies the originator/author and provides provenance information about the source of the results data that may have not originated with the source of the whole Laboratory Report document. |
Short | A.5.2.9 Performer |
Control | 0..* |
Type | BackboneElement |
48. Result.observation.reporter | |
Definition | With certain observation results, e.g. there may also be an interpreter or a person responsible for validation. |
Short | A.5.2.10 Reporter |
Control | 0..* |
Type | BackboneElement |
50. Result.observation.result | |
Definition | Result of the observation including text, numeric and coded results of the measurement and measurement uncertainty. Content of the observation result will vary according to the type of the observation.
|
Short | A.5.2.11 Observation result |
Control | 0..* |
Type | BackboneElement |
52. Result.observation.interpretation | |
Definition | Information about reference intervals and result interpretation.
|
Short | A.5.2.12 Observation interpretation |
Control | 0..* |
Type | CodeableConcept |
54. Result.observation.description | |
Definition | Comments and narrative representation of the observation result and findings. |
Short | A.5.2.13 Result description |
Control | 0..* |
Type | Narrative |
56. Result.observation.accreditationStatus | |
Definition | Accreditation status of the laboratory for the particular observation. |
Short | A.5.2.14 Accreditation status |
Control | 0..* |
Type | BackboneElement |