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10.1.13.6 StructureDefinition: Observation-Genetics

(No assigned work group) Maturity Level: 1Informative Use Context: Any

The official URL for this profile is: 

http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-genetics

Describes how the observation resource is used to report structured genetic test results

This profile was published on Mon, Mar 14, 2016 00:00+1100 as a draft by Health Level Seven International (Clinical Genomics).

10.1.13.6.1 Formal Views of Profile Content

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

This structure is derived from Observation.

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation 0..*
... observation-geneticsGene 0..1CodeableConceptHGNC gene symbol
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-geneticsGene
Binding: International curated set of gene identifiers (preferred)
... observation-geneticsDNARegionName 0..1stringDNA region name
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-geneticsDNARegionName
... observation-geneticsCopyNumberEvent 0..1CodeableConceptCopy number variation
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-geneticsCopyNumberEvent
... observation-geneticsGenomicSourceClass 0..1CodeableConceptGenomic source class
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-geneticsGenomicSourceClass
... observation-geneticsInterpretation 0..1Reference(Observation)Clinical interpretations for variant
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-geneticsInterpretation
... observation-geneticsVariant 0..1(Complex)Variant
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-geneticsVariant
... observation-geneticsAminoAcidChange 0..1(Complex)AminoAcidChange
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-geneticsAminoAcidChange
... observation-geneticsAllele 0..1(Complex)Allele
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-geneticsAllele
... observation-geneticsAncestry 0..1(Complex)Ancestry
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-geneticsAncestry
... observation-geneticsPhaseSet 0..*(Complex)Phase set
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-geneticsPhaseSet

doco Documentation for this format
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation I0..*Measurements and simple assertions
... 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: Common Languages (extensible)
... text I0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
... observation-geneticsGene I0..1CodeableConceptHGNC gene symbol
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-geneticsGene
Binding: International curated set of gene identifiers (preferred)
... observation-geneticsDNARegionName I0..1stringDNA region name
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-geneticsDNARegionName
... observation-geneticsCopyNumberEvent I0..1CodeableConceptCopy number variation
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-geneticsCopyNumberEvent
... observation-geneticsGenomicSourceClass I0..1CodeableConceptGenomic source class
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-geneticsGenomicSourceClass
... observation-geneticsInterpretation I0..1Reference(Observation)Clinical interpretations for variant
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-geneticsInterpretation
... observation-geneticsVariant I0..1(Complex)Variant
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-geneticsVariant
... observation-geneticsAminoAcidChange I0..1(Complex)AminoAcidChange
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-geneticsAminoAcidChange
... observation-geneticsAllele I0..1(Complex)Allele
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-geneticsAllele
... observation-geneticsAncestry I0..1(Complex)Ancestry
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-geneticsAncestry
... observation-geneticsPhaseSet I0..*(Complex)Phase set
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-geneticsPhaseSet
... 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)
... category 0..*CodeableConceptClassification of type of observation
Binding: Observation Category Codes (preferred)
... code Σ1..1CodeableConceptType of observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINC Codes (example)
... subject Σ0..1Reference(Patient | Group | Device | Location)Who and/or what this is about
... focus Σ0..1Reference(Resource)The "focal point" of the observation
... context 0..1Reference(Encounter | EpisodeOfCare)Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] Σ0..1dateTime, Period, TimingClinically relevant time/time-period for observation
... issued Σ0..1instantDate/Time this version was made available
... performer Σ0..*Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson)Who is responsible for the observation
... value[x] ΣI0..1Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, PeriodActual result
... dataAbsentReason I0..1CodeableConceptWhy the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible)
... interpretation 0..1CodeableConceptHigh, low, normal, etc.
Binding: Observation Interpretation Codes (extensible)
... comment 0..1stringComments about result
... bodySite 0..1CodeableConceptObserved body part
Binding: SNOMED CT Body Structures (example)
... method 0..1CodeableConceptHow it was done
Binding: Observation Methods (example)
... specimen 0..1Reference(Specimen)Specimen used for this observation
... device 0..1Reference(Device | DeviceComponent | DeviceMetric)(Measurement) Device
... referenceRange I0..*BackboneElementProvides guide for interpretation
obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text
.... id 0..1stringxml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
.... low I0..1SimpleQuantityLow Range, if relevant
.... high I0..1SimpleQuantityHigh Range, if relevant
.... type 0..1CodeableConceptReference range qualifier
Binding: Observation Reference Range Meaning Codes (extensible)
.... appliesTo 0..*CodeableConceptReference range population
Binding: Observation Reference Range Applies To Codes (example)
.... age 0..1RangeApplicable age range, if relevant
.... text 0..1stringText based reference range in an observation
... hasMember Σ0..*Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | Sequence)Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
... derivedFrom Σ0..*Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | Sequence)Related measurements the observation is made from
... component ΣI0..*BackboneElementComponent results
.... id 0..1stringxml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
.... code Σ1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINC Codes (example)
.... value[x] Σ0..1Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, PeriodActual component result
.... dataAbsentReason I0..1CodeableConceptWhy the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible)
.... interpretation 0..1CodeableConceptHigh, low, normal, etc.
Binding: Observation Interpretation Codes (extensible)
.... referenceRange 0..*Unknown reference to #Observation.referenceRange
Provides guide for interpretation of component result

doco Documentation for this format
<!-- Observation-genetics -->doco

<Observation xmlns="http://hl7.org/fhir"
>
  <!-- from Element: extension -->
 <id value="[id]"/><!-- 0..1 Logical id of this artifact -->
 <meta><!-- 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource --></meta>
 <implicitRules value="[uri]"/><!-- 0..1 A set of rules under which this content was created -->
 <language value="[code]"/><!-- 0..1 Language of the resource content   -->
 <text><!-- 0..1 Narrative 
     Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation --></text>
 <contained><!-- 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources --></contained>
 <modifierExtension><!-- 0..* Extension  Extensions that cannot be ignored  --></modifierExtension>
 <identifier><!-- 0..* Identifier 
     Business Identifier for observation --></identifier>
 <basedOn><!-- 0..* Reference(CarePlan) Fulfills plan, proposal or order --></basedOn>
 <partOf><!-- 0..* Reference(MedicationAdministration) Part of referenced event --></partOf>
 <status value="[code]"/><!-- 1..1 registered | preliminary | final | amended +   -->
 <category><!-- 0..* CodeableConcept Classification of  type of observation   --></category>
 <code><!-- 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of observation (code / type)   --></code>
 <subject><!-- 0..1 Reference(Patient) Who and/or what this is about --></subject>
 <focus><!-- 0..1 Reference(Resource) The "focal point" of the observation --></focus>
 <context><!-- 0..1 Reference(Encounter) 
     Healthcare event during which this observation is made --></context>
 <effective[x]><!-- 0..1 dateTime|Period|Timing 
     Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation --></effective[x]>
 <issued value="[instant]"/><!-- 0..1 Date/Time this version was made available -->
 <performer><!-- 0..* Reference(Practitioner) 
     Who is responsible for the observation --></performer>
 <value[x]><!-- 0..1 Quantity|CodeableConcept|string|boolean|integer|
   Range|Ratio|SampledData|time|dateTime|Period Actual result --></value[x]>
 <dataAbsentReason><!-- 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing   --></dataAbsentReason>
 <interpretation><!-- 0..1 CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.   --></interpretation>
 <comment value="[string]"/><!-- 0..1 Comments about result -->
 <bodySite><!-- 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part   --></bodySite>
 <method><!-- 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done   --></method>
 <specimen><!-- 0..1 Reference(Specimen) Specimen used for this observation --></specimen>
 <device><!-- 0..1 Reference(Device) (Measurement) Device --></device>
 <referenceRange> ?? 0..* BackboneElement  <!-- ?? 0..* Provides guide for interpretation -->
  <modifierExtension><!-- 0..* Extension  Extensions that cannot be ignored  --></modifierExtension>
  <low><!-- 0..1 Quantity 
      Low Range, if relevant --></low>
  <high><!-- 0..1 Quantity 
      High Range, if relevant --></high>
  <type><!-- 0..1 CodeableConcept Reference range qualifier   --></type>
  <appliesTo><!-- 0..* CodeableConcept Reference range population   --></appliesTo>
  <age><!-- 0..1 Range 
      Applicable age range, if relevant --></age>
  <text value="[string]"/><!-- 0..1 Text based reference range in an observation -->
 </referenceRange>
 <hasMember><!-- 0..* Reference(Observation) 
     Related resource that belongs to the Observation group --></hasMember>
 <derivedFrom><!-- 0..* Reference(DocumentReference) 
     Related measurements the observation is made from --></derivedFrom>
 <component> ?? 0..* BackboneElement  <!-- ?? 0..* Component results -->
  <modifierExtension><!-- 0..* Extension  Extensions that cannot be ignored  --></modifierExtension>
  <code><!-- 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)   --></code>
  <value[x]><!-- 0..1 Quantity|CodeableConcept|string|
    boolean|integer|Range|Ratio|SampledData|time|dateTime|Period 
      Actual component result --></value[x]>
  <dataAbsentReason><!-- 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing   --></dataAbsentReason>
  <interpretation><!-- 0..1 CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.   --></interpretation>
  <referenceRange><!-- See #Observation.referenceRange  Provides guide for interpretation of component result --></referenceRange>
 </component>
</Observation>

{ // Observation-genetics
  // from Element: extension
    "meta" : { Meta }, //Metadata about the resource
    "implicitRules" : "<uri>", //A set of rules under which this content was created
    "language" : "<code>", //Language of the resource content
    "text" : { Narrative }, //Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
    "contained" : [{ Resource }], //Contained, inline Resources
    "extension" : [ //  sliced by value:url  in the specified order, Open 
      { // HGNC gene symbol // C?
        // from Element: extension
      },
      { // DNA region name // C?
        // from Element: extension
      },
      { // Copy number variation // C?
        // from Element: extension
      },
      { // Genomic source class // C?
        // from Element: extension
      },
      { // Clinical interpretations for variant // C?
        // from Element: extension
      },
      { // Variant // C?
        // from Element: extension
      },
      { // AminoAcidChange // C?
        // from Element: extension
      },
      { // Allele // C?
        // from Element: extension
      },
      { // Ancestry // C?
        // from Element: extension
      },
      { // Phase set // C?
        // from Element: extension
      }
    ],
    "modifierExtension" : [{ Extension }], //Extensions that cannot be ignored
    "identifier" : [{ Identifier }], //Business Identifier for observation
    "basedOn" : [{ Reference(CarePlan) }], //Fulfills plan, proposal or order
    "partOf" : [{ Reference(MedicationAdministration) }], //Part of referenced event
    "status" : "<code>", // R! registered | preliminary | final | amended +
    "category" : [{ CodeableConcept }], //Classification of  type of observation
    "code" : { CodeableConcept }, // R! Type of observation (code / type)
    "subject" : { Reference(Patient) }, //Who and/or what this is about
    "focus" : { Reference(Resource) }, //The "focal point" of the observation
    "context" : { Reference(Encounter) }, //Healthcare event during which this observation is made
// value[x]: Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation. One of these 3:
    "effectiveDateTime" : "<dateTime>", //Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
    "effectivePeriod" : { Period }, //Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
    "effectiveTiming" : { Timing }, //Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
    "issued" : "<instant>", //Date/Time this version was made available
    "performer" : [{ Reference(Practitioner) }], //Who is responsible for the observation
// value[x]: Actual result. One of these 11:
    "valueQuantity" : { Quantity }, //Actual result
    "valueCodeableConcept" : { CodeableConcept }, //Actual result
    "valueString" : "<string>", //Actual result
    "valueBoolean" : <boolean>, //Actual result
    "valueInteger" : <integer>, //Actual result
    "valueRange" : { Range }, //Actual result
    "valueRatio" : { Ratio }, //Actual result
    "valueSampledData" : { SampledData }, //Actual result
    "valueTime" : "<time>", //Actual result
    "valueDateTime" : "<dateTime>", //Actual result
    "valuePeriod" : { Period }, //Actual result
    "dataAbsentReason" : { CodeableConcept }, //Why the result is missing
    "interpretation" : { CodeableConcept }, //High, low, normal, etc.
    "comment" : "<string>", //Comments about result
    "bodySite" : { CodeableConcept }, //Observed body part
    "method" : { CodeableConcept }, //How it was done
    "specimen" : { Reference(Specimen) }, //Specimen used for this observation
    "device" : { Reference(Device) }, //(Measurement) Device
    "referenceRange" : [{ BackboneElement }], // C?Provides guide for interpretation
    "hasMember" : [{ Reference(Observation) }] //Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
    "derivedFrom" : [{ Reference(DocumentReference) }], //Related measurements the observation is made from
    "component" : [{ BackboneElement }], // C?Component results
  }

Differential View

This structure is derived from Observation.

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation 0..*
... observation-geneticsGene 0..1CodeableConceptHGNC gene symbol
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-geneticsGene
Binding: International curated set of gene identifiers (preferred)
... observation-geneticsDNARegionName 0..1stringDNA region name
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-geneticsDNARegionName
... observation-geneticsCopyNumberEvent 0..1CodeableConceptCopy number variation
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-geneticsCopyNumberEvent
... observation-geneticsGenomicSourceClass 0..1CodeableConceptGenomic source class
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-geneticsGenomicSourceClass
... observation-geneticsInterpretation 0..1Reference(Observation)Clinical interpretations for variant
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-geneticsInterpretation
... observation-geneticsVariant 0..1(Complex)Variant
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-geneticsVariant
... observation-geneticsAminoAcidChange 0..1(Complex)AminoAcidChange
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-geneticsAminoAcidChange
... observation-geneticsAllele 0..1(Complex)Allele
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-geneticsAllele
... observation-geneticsAncestry 0..1(Complex)Ancestry
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-geneticsAncestry
... observation-geneticsPhaseSet 0..*(Complex)Phase set
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-geneticsPhaseSet

doco Documentation for this format

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation I0..*Measurements and simple assertions
... 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: Common Languages (extensible)
... text I0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
... observation-geneticsGene I0..1CodeableConceptHGNC gene symbol
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-geneticsGene
Binding: International curated set of gene identifiers (preferred)
... observation-geneticsDNARegionName I0..1stringDNA region name
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-geneticsDNARegionName
... observation-geneticsCopyNumberEvent I0..1CodeableConceptCopy number variation
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-geneticsCopyNumberEvent
... observation-geneticsGenomicSourceClass I0..1CodeableConceptGenomic source class
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-geneticsGenomicSourceClass
... observation-geneticsInterpretation I0..1Reference(Observation)Clinical interpretations for variant
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-geneticsInterpretation
... observation-geneticsVariant I0..1(Complex)Variant
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-geneticsVariant
... observation-geneticsAminoAcidChange I0..1(Complex)AminoAcidChange
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-geneticsAminoAcidChange
... observation-geneticsAllele I0..1(Complex)Allele
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-geneticsAllele
... observation-geneticsAncestry I0..1(Complex)Ancestry
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-geneticsAncestry
... observation-geneticsPhaseSet I0..*(Complex)Phase set
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-geneticsPhaseSet
... 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)
... category 0..*CodeableConceptClassification of type of observation
Binding: Observation Category Codes (preferred)
... code Σ1..1CodeableConceptType of observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINC Codes (example)
... subject Σ0..1Reference(Patient | Group | Device | Location)Who and/or what this is about
... focus Σ0..1Reference(Resource)The "focal point" of the observation
... context 0..1Reference(Encounter | EpisodeOfCare)Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] Σ0..1dateTime, Period, TimingClinically relevant time/time-period for observation
... issued Σ0..1instantDate/Time this version was made available
... performer Σ0..*Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson)Who is responsible for the observation
... value[x] ΣI0..1Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, PeriodActual result
... dataAbsentReason I0..1CodeableConceptWhy the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible)
... interpretation 0..1CodeableConceptHigh, low, normal, etc.
Binding: Observation Interpretation Codes (extensible)
... comment 0..1stringComments about result
... bodySite 0..1CodeableConceptObserved body part
Binding: SNOMED CT Body Structures (example)
... method 0..1CodeableConceptHow it was done
Binding: Observation Methods (example)
... specimen 0..1Reference(Specimen)Specimen used for this observation
... device 0..1Reference(Device | DeviceComponent | DeviceMetric)(Measurement) Device
... referenceRange I0..*BackboneElementProvides guide for interpretation
obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text
.... id 0..1stringxml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
.... low I0..1SimpleQuantityLow Range, if relevant
.... high I0..1SimpleQuantityHigh Range, if relevant
.... type 0..1CodeableConceptReference range qualifier
Binding: Observation Reference Range Meaning Codes (extensible)
.... appliesTo 0..*CodeableConceptReference range population
Binding: Observation Reference Range Applies To Codes (example)
.... age 0..1RangeApplicable age range, if relevant
.... text 0..1stringText based reference range in an observation
... hasMember Σ0..*Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | Sequence)Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
... derivedFrom Σ0..*Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | Sequence)Related measurements the observation is made from
... component ΣI0..*BackboneElementComponent results
.... id 0..1stringxml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
.... code Σ1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINC Codes (example)
.... value[x] Σ0..1Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, PeriodActual component result
.... dataAbsentReason I0..1CodeableConceptWhy the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible)
.... interpretation 0..1CodeableConceptHigh, low, normal, etc.
Binding: Observation Interpretation Codes (extensible)
.... referenceRange 0..*Unknown reference to #Observation.referenceRange
Provides guide for interpretation of component result

doco Documentation for this format

XML Template

<!-- Observation-genetics -->doco

<Observation xmlns="http://hl7.org/fhir"
>
  <!-- from Element: extension -->
 <id value="[id]"/><!-- 0..1 Logical id of this artifact -->
 <meta><!-- 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource --></meta>
 <implicitRules value="[uri]"/><!-- 0..1 A set of rules under which this content was created -->
 <language value="[code]"/><!-- 0..1 Language of the resource content   -->
 <text><!-- 0..1 Narrative 
     Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation --></text>
 <contained><!-- 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources --></contained>
 <modifierExtension><!-- 0..* Extension  Extensions that cannot be ignored  --></modifierExtension>
 <identifier><!-- 0..* Identifier 
     Business Identifier for observation --></identifier>
 <basedOn><!-- 0..* Reference(CarePlan) Fulfills plan, proposal or order --></basedOn>
 <partOf><!-- 0..* Reference(MedicationAdministration) Part of referenced event --></partOf>
 <status value="[code]"/><!-- 1..1 registered | preliminary | final | amended +   -->
 <category><!-- 0..* CodeableConcept Classification of  type of observation   --></category>
 <code><!-- 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of observation (code / type)   --></code>
 <subject><!-- 0..1 Reference(Patient) Who and/or what this is about --></subject>
 <focus><!-- 0..1 Reference(Resource) The "focal point" of the observation --></focus>
 <context><!-- 0..1 Reference(Encounter) 
     Healthcare event during which this observation is made --></context>
 <effective[x]><!-- 0..1 dateTime|Period|Timing 
     Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation --></effective[x]>
 <issued value="[instant]"/><!-- 0..1 Date/Time this version was made available -->
 <performer><!-- 0..* Reference(Practitioner) 
     Who is responsible for the observation --></performer>
 <value[x]><!-- 0..1 Quantity|CodeableConcept|string|boolean|integer|
   Range|Ratio|SampledData|time|dateTime|Period Actual result --></value[x]>
 <dataAbsentReason><!-- 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing   --></dataAbsentReason>
 <interpretation><!-- 0..1 CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.   --></interpretation>
 <comment value="[string]"/><!-- 0..1 Comments about result -->
 <bodySite><!-- 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part   --></bodySite>
 <method><!-- 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done   --></method>
 <specimen><!-- 0..1 Reference(Specimen) Specimen used for this observation --></specimen>
 <device><!-- 0..1 Reference(Device) (Measurement) Device --></device>
 <referenceRange> ?? 0..* BackboneElement  <!-- ?? 0..* Provides guide for interpretation -->
  <modifierExtension><!-- 0..* Extension  Extensions that cannot be ignored  --></modifierExtension>
  <low><!-- 0..1 Quantity 
      Low Range, if relevant --></low>
  <high><!-- 0..1 Quantity 
      High Range, if relevant --></high>
  <type><!-- 0..1 CodeableConcept Reference range qualifier   --></type>
  <appliesTo><!-- 0..* CodeableConcept Reference range population   --></appliesTo>
  <age><!-- 0..1 Range 
      Applicable age range, if relevant --></age>
  <text value="[string]"/><!-- 0..1 Text based reference range in an observation -->
 </referenceRange>
 <hasMember><!-- 0..* Reference(Observation) 
     Related resource that belongs to the Observation group --></hasMember>
 <derivedFrom><!-- 0..* Reference(DocumentReference) 
     Related measurements the observation is made from --></derivedFrom>
 <component> ?? 0..* BackboneElement  <!-- ?? 0..* Component results -->
  <modifierExtension><!-- 0..* Extension  Extensions that cannot be ignored  --></modifierExtension>
  <code><!-- 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)   --></code>
  <value[x]><!-- 0..1 Quantity|CodeableConcept|string|
    boolean|integer|Range|Ratio|SampledData|time|dateTime|Period 
      Actual component result --></value[x]>
  <dataAbsentReason><!-- 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing   --></dataAbsentReason>
  <interpretation><!-- 0..1 CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.   --></interpretation>
  <referenceRange><!-- See #Observation.referenceRange  Provides guide for interpretation of component result --></referenceRange>
 </component>
</Observation>

JSON Template

{ // Observation-genetics
  // from Element: extension
    "meta" : { Meta }, //Metadata about the resource
    "implicitRules" : "<uri>", //A set of rules under which this content was created
    "language" : "<code>", //Language of the resource content
    "text" : { Narrative }, //Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
    "contained" : [{ Resource }], //Contained, inline Resources
    "extension" : [ //  sliced by value:url  in the specified order, Open 
      { // HGNC gene symbol // C?
        // from Element: extension
      },
      { // DNA region name // C?
        // from Element: extension
      },
      { // Copy number variation // C?
        // from Element: extension
      },
      { // Genomic source class // C?
        // from Element: extension
      },
      { // Clinical interpretations for variant // C?
        // from Element: extension
      },
      { // Variant // C?
        // from Element: extension
      },
      { // AminoAcidChange // C?
        // from Element: extension
      },
      { // Allele // C?
        // from Element: extension
      },
      { // Ancestry // C?
        // from Element: extension
      },
      { // Phase set // C?
        // from Element: extension
      }
    ],
    "modifierExtension" : [{ Extension }], //Extensions that cannot be ignored
    "identifier" : [{ Identifier }], //Business Identifier for observation
    "basedOn" : [{ Reference(CarePlan) }], //Fulfills plan, proposal or order
    "partOf" : [{ Reference(MedicationAdministration) }], //Part of referenced event
    "status" : "<code>", // R! registered | preliminary | final | amended +
    "category" : [{ CodeableConcept }], //Classification of  type of observation
    "code" : { CodeableConcept }, // R! Type of observation (code / type)
    "subject" : { Reference(Patient) }, //Who and/or what this is about
    "focus" : { Reference(Resource) }, //The "focal point" of the observation
    "context" : { Reference(Encounter) }, //Healthcare event during which this observation is made
// value[x]: Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation. One of these 3:
    "effectiveDateTime" : "<dateTime>", //Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
    "effectivePeriod" : { Period }, //Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
    "effectiveTiming" : { Timing }, //Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
    "issued" : "<instant>", //Date/Time this version was made available
    "performer" : [{ Reference(Practitioner) }], //Who is responsible for the observation
// value[x]: Actual result. One of these 11:
    "valueQuantity" : { Quantity }, //Actual result
    "valueCodeableConcept" : { CodeableConcept }, //Actual result
    "valueString" : "<string>", //Actual result
    "valueBoolean" : <boolean>, //Actual result
    "valueInteger" : <integer>, //Actual result
    "valueRange" : { Range }, //Actual result
    "valueRatio" : { Ratio }, //Actual result
    "valueSampledData" : { SampledData }, //Actual result
    "valueTime" : "<time>", //Actual result
    "valueDateTime" : "<dateTime>", //Actual result
    "valuePeriod" : { Period }, //Actual result
    "dataAbsentReason" : { CodeableConcept }, //Why the result is missing
    "interpretation" : { CodeableConcept }, //High, low, normal, etc.
    "comment" : "<string>", //Comments about result
    "bodySite" : { CodeableConcept }, //Observed body part
    "method" : { CodeableConcept }, //How it was done
    "specimen" : { Reference(Specimen) }, //Specimen used for this observation
    "device" : { Reference(Device) }, //(Measurement) Device
    "referenceRange" : [{ BackboneElement }], // C?Provides guide for interpretation
    "hasMember" : [{ Reference(Observation) }] //Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
    "derivedFrom" : [{ Reference(DocumentReference) }], //Related measurements the observation is made from
    "component" : [{ BackboneElement }], // C?Component results
  }

 

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

10.1.13.6.2 Terminology Bindings

PathNameConformanceValueSet
Observation.languageCommon LanguagesextensibleCommon Languages
Observation.statusObservationStatusrequiredObservationStatus
Observation.categoryObservation Category CodespreferredObservation Category Codes
Observation.codeLOINC CodesexampleLOINC Codes
Observation.dataAbsentReasonDataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
Observation.interpretationObservation Interpretation CodesextensibleObservation Interpretation Codes
Observation.bodySiteSNOMED CT Body StructuresexampleSNOMED CT Body Structures
Observation.methodObservation MethodsexampleObservation Methods
Observation.referenceRange.typeObservation Reference Range Meaning CodesextensibleObservation Reference Range Meaning Codes
Observation.referenceRange.appliesToObservation Reference Range Applies To CodesexampleObservation Reference Range Applies To Codes
Observation.component.codeLOINC CodesexampleLOINC Codes
Observation.component.dataAbsentReasonDataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
Observation.component.interpretationObservation Interpretation CodesextensibleObservation Interpretation Codes

10.1.13.6.3 Constraints

IdPathDetailsRequirements
obs-3Observation.referenceRangeMust have at least a low or a high or text
Expression : low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()
.