StructureDefinition: Example Lipid Profile

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10.3.13.8 StructureDefinition: Example Lipid Profile

Orders and Observations

Work Group

Maturity Level: 0

Trial Use

Use Context: Not yet ready for Production use

The official URL for this profile is:

http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/cholesterol

Describes how the lab report is used for a standard Lipid Profile - Cholesterol, Triglyceride and Cholesterol fractions. Uses LOINC codes

This profile was published on Sat, May 12, 2012 00:00+1000 as a draft by Grahame Grieve.

10.3.13.8.1 Formal Views of Profile Content

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

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This structure is derived from Observation.

Summary

Mandatory: 3 elements (+3 nested mandatory elements)
Must-Support: 9 elements
Fixed Value: 5 elements
Prohibited: 7 elements

This structure is derived from Observation.

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Observation		1..1	Observation	Measurements and simple assertions
code	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	Cholesterol Fixed Value: As shown
coding		1..1	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: 35200-5
display		1..1	string	Representation defined by the system Fixed Value: Cholesterol [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma
valueQuantity	S	0..1	Quantity	Cholesterol value
value	S	0..1	decimal	Actual numerical value
comparator		0..0
unit	S	1..1	string	Unit representation Fixed Value: mmol/L
system	S	1..1	uri	System that defines coded unit form Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
code	S	1..1	code	Coded form of the unit Fixed Value: mmol/L
interpretation	S	0..1	CodeableConcept	+ \| ++ \| +++ \| - \| -- \| ---
note	S	0..*	Annotation	Comments about result
referenceRange	S	1..1	BackboneElement	Provides guide for interpretation
low		0..0
high		1..1	SimpleQuantity	A fixed quantity (no comparator) Fixed Value: As shown
value		1..1	decimal	Numerical value (with implicit precision) Fixed Value: 4.5
type		0..0
appliesTo		0..0
age		0..0
hasMember		0..0
derivedFrom		0..0
Documentation for this format

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Observation	I	1..1	Observation	Measurements and simple assertions
id	Σ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta	Σ	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
language		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: Common Languages (preferred) Max Binding: All Languages: IETF language tag
text		0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	Σ	0..*	Identifier	Business Identifier for observation
basedOn	Σ	0..*	Reference(CarePlan \| DeviceRequest \| ImmunizationRecommendation \| MedicationRequest \| NutritionOrder \| ServiceRequest)	Fulfills plan, proposal or order
partOf	Σ	0..*	Reference(MedicationAdministration \| MedicationDispense \| MedicationStatement \| Procedure \| Immunization \| ImagingStudy)	Part of referenced event
status	?!Σ	1..1	code	registered \| preliminary \| final \| amended + Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
category		0..*	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Binding: Observation Category Codes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
code	SΣ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Cholesterol Binding: LOINC Codes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. Fixed Value: As shown
id		0..0	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..1	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
id		0..0	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
version		0..0	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: 35200-5
display		1..1	string	Representation defined by the system Fixed Value: Cholesterol [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma
userSelected		0..0	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..0	string	Plain text representation of the concept
subject	Σ	0..1	Reference(Patient \| Group \| Device \| Location \| Organization \| Procedure \| Practitioner \| Medication \| Substance)	Who and/or what the observation is about
focus	Σ	0..*	Reference(Resource)	What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
encounter	Σ	0..1	Reference(Encounter)	Healthcare event during which this observation is made
effective[x]	Σ	0..1		Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
effectiveDateTime			dateTime
effectivePeriod			Period
effectiveTiming			Timing
effectiveInstant			instant
issued	Σ	0..1	instant	Date/Time this version was made available
performer	Σ	0..*	Reference(Practitioner \| PractitionerRole \| Organization \| CareTeam \| Patient \| RelatedPerson)	Who is responsible for the observation
Slices for value[x]	ΣI	0..1	Quantity	Actual result Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
value[x]:valueQuantity	SΣI	0..1	Quantity	Cholesterol value
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
value	S	0..1	decimal	Actual numerical value
unit	S	1..1	string	Unit representation Fixed Value: mmol/L
system	SI	1..1	uri	System that defines coded unit form Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
code	S	1..1	code	Coded form of the unit Fixed Value: mmol/L
dataAbsentReason	I	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
interpretation	S	0..1	CodeableConcept	+ \| ++ \| +++ \| - \| -- \| --- Binding: Observation Interpretation Codes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
note	S	0..*	Annotation	Comments about result
bodySite		0..1	CodeableConcept	Observed body part Binding: SNOMED CT Body Structures (example): SNOMED CT Body site concepts
method		0..1	CodeableConcept	How it was done Binding: Observation Methods (example): Methods for simple observations.
specimen		0..1	Reference(Specimen)	Specimen used for this observation
device		0..1	Reference(Device \| DeviceMetric)	(Measurement) Device
referenceRange	SI	1..1	BackboneElement	Provides guide for interpretation
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
high	I	1..1	SimpleQuantity	A fixed quantity (no comparator) Fixed Value: As shown
id		0..0	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
value		1..1	decimal	Numerical value (with implicit precision) Fixed Value: 4.5
comparator		0..0	code	< \| <= \| >= \| > - how to understand the value
unit		0..0	string	Unit representation
system		0..0	uri	System that defines coded unit form
code		0..0	code	Coded form of the unit
text		0..1	string	Text based reference range in an observation
component	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Component results
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Type of component observation (code / type) Binding: LOINC Codes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
value[x]	Σ	0..1		Actual component result
valueQuantity			Quantity
valueCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
valueString			string
valueBoolean			boolean
valueInteger			integer
valueRange			Range
valueRatio			Ratio
valueSampledData			SampledData
valueTime			time
valueDateTime			dateTime
valuePeriod			Period
dataAbsentReason	I	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the component result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
interpretation		0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: Observation Interpretation Codes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
referenceRange		0..*	See referenceRange (Observation)	Provides guide for interpretation of component result
Documentation for this format

<!-- Example Lipid Profile -->

<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 Cholesterol   --></code>
 <subject><!--  0..1 Reference(Patient) 
     Who and/or what the observation is about --></subject>
 <focus><!--  0..* Reference(Resource) 
     What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record --></focus>
 <encounter><!--  0..1 Reference(Encounter) 
     Healthcare event during which this observation is made --></encounter>
 <effective[x]><!--  0..1 dateTime|Period|Timing|instant 
     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>
 <-- valueQuantity sliced by type:$this  in the specified orderClosed-->
 <valueQuantity>  0..1 Quantity  <!--  0..1 Cholesterol value -->
  <value value="[decimal]"/><!--  0..1 Actual numerical value -->
  <comparator value="[code]"/><!--  0..0 < | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value   -->
  <unit value="[string]"/><!--  1..1 Unit representation -->
  <system value="[uri]"/><!--  1..1 System that defines coded unit form -->
  <code value="[code]"/><!--  1..1 Coded form of the unit -->
 </valueQuantity>
 <dataAbsentReason><!--  0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing   --></dataAbsentReason>
 <interpretation><!--  0..1 CodeableConcept + | ++ | +++ | - | -- | ---   --></interpretation>
 <note><!--  0..* Annotation Comments about result --></note>
 <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>  1..1 BackboneElement  <!--  1..1 Provides guide for interpretation -->
  <modifierExtension><!--  0..* Extension  Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized  --></modifierExtension>
  <low><!--  0..0 Quantity 
      Low Range, if relevant --></low>
  <high><!--  1..1 Quantity 
      A fixed quantity (no comparator) --></high>
  <type><!--  0..0 CodeableConcept Reference range qualifier   --></type>
  <appliesTo><!--  0..0 CodeableConcept Reference range population   --></appliesTo>
  <age><!--  0..0 Range 
      Applicable age range, if relevant --></age>
  <text value="[string]"/><!--  0..1 Text based reference range in an observation -->
 </referenceRange>
 <hasMember><!--  0..0 Reference(Observation) 
     Related resource that belongs to the Observation group --></hasMember>
 <derivedFrom><!--  0..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 even if unrecognized  --></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..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.   --></interpretation>
  <referenceRange><!-- See http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Observation#Observation.referenceRange  Provides guide for interpretation of component result --></referenceRange>
 </component>
</Observation>

{ // Example Lipid Profile
  // from Element: extension
    "meta" : { Meta }, // C?Metadata about the resource
    "implicitRules" : "<uri>", // C?A set of rules under which this content was created
    "language" : "<code>", // C?Language of the resource content
    "text" : { Narrative }, // C?Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
    "contained" : [{ Resource }], //Contained, inline Resources
    "modifierExtension" : [{ Extension }], // C?Extensions that cannot be ignored
    "identifier" : [{ Identifier }], // C?Business Identifier for observation
    "basedOn" : [{ Reference(CarePlan) }], // C?Fulfills plan, proposal or order
    "partOf" : [{ Reference(MedicationAdministration) }], // C?Part of referenced event
    "status" : "<code>", // C? R! registered | preliminary | final | amended +
    "category" : [{ CodeableConcept }], // C?Classification of  type of observation
    "code" : { CodeableConcept }, // C? R! 
    "subject" : { Reference(Patient) }, // C?Who and/or what the observation is about
    "focus" : [{ Reference(Resource) }], // C?What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
    "encounter" : { Reference(Encounter) }, // C?Healthcare event during which this observation is made
// value[x]: Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation. One of these 4:
    "effectiveDateTime" : "<dateTime>", // C?Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
    "effectivePeriod" : { Period }, // C?Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
    "effectiveTiming" : { Timing }, // C?Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
    "effectiveInstant" : "<instant>", // C?Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
    "issued" : "<instant>", // C?Date/Time this version was made available
    "performer" : [{ Reference(Practitioner) }], // C?Who is responsible for the observation
    "valueQuantity" : [ //  sliced by type:$this  in the specified order, Closed 
      { // Cholesterol value // C?
        // from Element: extension
        "extension" : [ //  sliced by value:url  in the specified order, Open ]
        "value" : <decimal>, // C?Actual numerical value
        "unit" : "mmol/L", // C? R! 
        "system" : "http://unitsofmeasure.org", // C? R! 
        "code" : "mmol/L" // C? R! 
      }
    ],
    "dataAbsentReason" : { CodeableConcept }, // C?Why the result is missing
    "interpretation" : { CodeableConcept }, // C?+ | ++ | +++ | - | -- | ---
    "note" : [{ Annotation }], // C?Comments about result
    "bodySite" : { CodeableConcept }, // C?Observed body part
    "method" : { CodeableConcept }, // C?How it was done
    "specimen" : { Reference(Specimen) }, // C?Specimen used for this observation
    "device" : { Reference(Device) }, // C?(Measurement) Device
    "referenceRange" : { BackboneElement }, // C? R! Provides guide for interpretation
    "component" : [{ BackboneElement }], // C?Component results
  }

This structure is derived from Observation.

Summary

Mandatory: 3 elements (+3 nested mandatory elements)
Must-Support: 9 elements
Fixed Value: 5 elements
Prohibited: 7 elements

Differential View

This structure is derived from Observation.

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Observation		1..1	Observation	Measurements and simple assertions
code	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	Cholesterol Fixed Value: As shown
coding		1..1	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: 35200-5
display		1..1	string	Representation defined by the system Fixed Value: Cholesterol [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma
valueQuantity	S	0..1	Quantity	Cholesterol value
value	S	0..1	decimal	Actual numerical value
comparator		0..0
unit	S	1..1	string	Unit representation Fixed Value: mmol/L
system	S	1..1	uri	System that defines coded unit form Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
code	S	1..1	code	Coded form of the unit Fixed Value: mmol/L
interpretation	S	0..1	CodeableConcept	+ \| ++ \| +++ \| - \| -- \| ---
note	S	0..*	Annotation	Comments about result
referenceRange	S	1..1	BackboneElement	Provides guide for interpretation
low		0..0
high		1..1	SimpleQuantity	A fixed quantity (no comparator) Fixed Value: As shown
value		1..1	decimal	Numerical value (with implicit precision) Fixed Value: 4.5
type		0..0
appliesTo		0..0
age		0..0
hasMember		0..0
derivedFrom		0..0
Documentation for this format

Snapshot View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Observation	I	1..1	Observation	Measurements and simple assertions
id	Σ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta	Σ	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
language		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: Common Languages (preferred) Max Binding: All Languages: IETF language tag
text		0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	Σ	0..*	Identifier	Business Identifier for observation
basedOn	Σ	0..*	Reference(CarePlan \| DeviceRequest \| ImmunizationRecommendation \| MedicationRequest \| NutritionOrder \| ServiceRequest)	Fulfills plan, proposal or order
partOf	Σ	0..*	Reference(MedicationAdministration \| MedicationDispense \| MedicationStatement \| Procedure \| Immunization \| ImagingStudy)	Part of referenced event
status	?!Σ	1..1	code	registered \| preliminary \| final \| amended + Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
category		0..*	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Binding: Observation Category Codes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
code	SΣ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Cholesterol Binding: LOINC Codes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. Fixed Value: As shown
id		0..0	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..1	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
id		0..0	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
version		0..0	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: 35200-5
display		1..1	string	Representation defined by the system Fixed Value: Cholesterol [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma
userSelected		0..0	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..0	string	Plain text representation of the concept
subject	Σ	0..1	Reference(Patient \| Group \| Device \| Location \| Organization \| Procedure \| Practitioner \| Medication \| Substance)	Who and/or what the observation is about
focus	Σ	0..*	Reference(Resource)	What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
encounter	Σ	0..1	Reference(Encounter)	Healthcare event during which this observation is made
effective[x]	Σ	0..1		Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
effectiveDateTime			dateTime
effectivePeriod			Period
effectiveTiming			Timing
effectiveInstant			instant
issued	Σ	0..1	instant	Date/Time this version was made available
performer	Σ	0..*	Reference(Practitioner \| PractitionerRole \| Organization \| CareTeam \| Patient \| RelatedPerson)	Who is responsible for the observation
Slices for value[x]	ΣI	0..1	Quantity	Actual result Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
value[x]:valueQuantity	SΣI	0..1	Quantity	Cholesterol value
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
value	S	0..1	decimal	Actual numerical value
unit	S	1..1	string	Unit representation Fixed Value: mmol/L
system	SI	1..1	uri	System that defines coded unit form Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
code	S	1..1	code	Coded form of the unit Fixed Value: mmol/L
dataAbsentReason	I	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
interpretation	S	0..1	CodeableConcept	+ \| ++ \| +++ \| - \| -- \| --- Binding: Observation Interpretation Codes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
note	S	0..*	Annotation	Comments about result
bodySite		0..1	CodeableConcept	Observed body part Binding: SNOMED CT Body Structures (example): SNOMED CT Body site concepts
method		0..1	CodeableConcept	How it was done Binding: Observation Methods (example): Methods for simple observations.
specimen		0..1	Reference(Specimen)	Specimen used for this observation
device		0..1	Reference(Device \| DeviceMetric)	(Measurement) Device
referenceRange	SI	1..1	BackboneElement	Provides guide for interpretation
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
high	I	1..1	SimpleQuantity	A fixed quantity (no comparator) Fixed Value: As shown
id		0..0	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
value		1..1	decimal	Numerical value (with implicit precision) Fixed Value: 4.5
comparator		0..0	code	< \| <= \| >= \| > - how to understand the value
unit		0..0	string	Unit representation
system		0..0	uri	System that defines coded unit form
code		0..0	code	Coded form of the unit
text		0..1	string	Text based reference range in an observation
component	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Component results
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Type of component observation (code / type) Binding: LOINC Codes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
value[x]	Σ	0..1		Actual component result
valueQuantity			Quantity
valueCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
valueString			string
valueBoolean			boolean
valueInteger			integer
valueRange			Range
valueRatio			Ratio
valueSampledData			SampledData
valueTime			time
valueDateTime			dateTime
valuePeriod			Period
dataAbsentReason	I	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the component result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
interpretation		0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: Observation Interpretation Codes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
referenceRange		0..*	See referenceRange (Observation)	Provides guide for interpretation of component result
Documentation for this format

XML Template

<!-- Example Lipid Profile -->

<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 Cholesterol   --></code>
 <subject><!--  0..1 Reference(Patient) 
     Who and/or what the observation is about --></subject>
 <focus><!--  0..* Reference(Resource) 
     What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record --></focus>
 <encounter><!--  0..1 Reference(Encounter) 
     Healthcare event during which this observation is made --></encounter>
 <effective[x]><!--  0..1 dateTime|Period|Timing|instant 
     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>
 <-- valueQuantity sliced by type:$this  in the specified orderClosed-->
 <valueQuantity>  0..1 Quantity  <!--  0..1 Cholesterol value -->
  <value value="[decimal]"/><!--  0..1 Actual numerical value -->
  <comparator value="[code]"/><!--  0..0 < | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value   -->
  <unit value="[string]"/><!--  1..1 Unit representation -->
  <system value="[uri]"/><!--  1..1 System that defines coded unit form -->
  <code value="[code]"/><!--  1..1 Coded form of the unit -->
 </valueQuantity>
 <dataAbsentReason><!--  0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing   --></dataAbsentReason>
 <interpretation><!--  0..1 CodeableConcept + | ++ | +++ | - | -- | ---   --></interpretation>
 <note><!--  0..* Annotation Comments about result --></note>
 <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>  1..1 BackboneElement  <!--  1..1 Provides guide for interpretation -->
  <modifierExtension><!--  0..* Extension  Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized  --></modifierExtension>
  <low><!--  0..0 Quantity 
      Low Range, if relevant --></low>
  <high><!--  1..1 Quantity 
      A fixed quantity (no comparator) --></high>
  <type><!--  0..0 CodeableConcept Reference range qualifier   --></type>
  <appliesTo><!--  0..0 CodeableConcept Reference range population   --></appliesTo>
  <age><!--  0..0 Range 
      Applicable age range, if relevant --></age>
  <text value="[string]"/><!--  0..1 Text based reference range in an observation -->
 </referenceRange>
 <hasMember><!--  0..0 Reference(Observation) 
     Related resource that belongs to the Observation group --></hasMember>
 <derivedFrom><!--  0..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 even if unrecognized  --></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..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.   --></interpretation>
  <referenceRange><!-- See http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Observation#Observation.referenceRange  Provides guide for interpretation of component result --></referenceRange>
 </component>
</Observation>

JSON Template

{ // Example Lipid Profile
  // from Element: extension
    "meta" : { Meta }, // C?Metadata about the resource
    "implicitRules" : "<uri>", // C?A set of rules under which this content was created
    "language" : "<code>", // C?Language of the resource content
    "text" : { Narrative }, // C?Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
    "contained" : [{ Resource }], //Contained, inline Resources
    "modifierExtension" : [{ Extension }], // C?Extensions that cannot be ignored
    "identifier" : [{ Identifier }], // C?Business Identifier for observation
    "basedOn" : [{ Reference(CarePlan) }], // C?Fulfills plan, proposal or order
    "partOf" : [{ Reference(MedicationAdministration) }], // C?Part of referenced event
    "status" : "<code>", // C? R! registered | preliminary | final | amended +
    "category" : [{ CodeableConcept }], // C?Classification of  type of observation
    "code" : { CodeableConcept }, // C? R! 
    "subject" : { Reference(Patient) }, // C?Who and/or what the observation is about
    "focus" : [{ Reference(Resource) }], // C?What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
    "encounter" : { Reference(Encounter) }, // C?Healthcare event during which this observation is made
// value[x]: Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation. One of these 4:
    "effectiveDateTime" : "<dateTime>", // C?Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
    "effectivePeriod" : { Period }, // C?Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
    "effectiveTiming" : { Timing }, // C?Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
    "effectiveInstant" : "<instant>", // C?Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
    "issued" : "<instant>", // C?Date/Time this version was made available
    "performer" : [{ Reference(Practitioner) }], // C?Who is responsible for the observation
    "valueQuantity" : [ //  sliced by type:$this  in the specified order, Closed 
      { // Cholesterol value // C?
        // from Element: extension
        "extension" : [ //  sliced by value:url  in the specified order, Open ]
        "value" : <decimal>, // C?Actual numerical value
        "unit" : "mmol/L", // C? R! 
        "system" : "http://unitsofmeasure.org", // C? R! 
        "code" : "mmol/L" // C? R! 
      }
    ],
    "dataAbsentReason" : { CodeableConcept }, // C?Why the result is missing
    "interpretation" : { CodeableConcept }, // C?+ | ++ | +++ | - | -- | ---
    "note" : [{ Annotation }], // C?Comments about result
    "bodySite" : { CodeableConcept }, // C?Observed body part
    "method" : { CodeableConcept }, // C?How it was done
    "specimen" : { Reference(Specimen) }, // C?Specimen used for this observation
    "device" : { Reference(Device) }, // C?(Measurement) Device
    "referenceRange" : { BackboneElement }, // C? R! Provides guide for interpretation
    "component" : [{ BackboneElement }], // C?Component results
  }

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

10.3.13.8.2 Terminology Bindings

Path	Name	Conformance	ValueSet
Observation.language	Common Languages	preferred	Common Languages
Observation.status	ObservationStatus	required	ObservationStatus
Observation.category	Observation Category Codes	preferred	Observation Category Codes
Observation.code	LOINC Codes	example	LOINC Codes
Observation.dataAbsentReason	DataAbsentReason	extensible	DataAbsentReason
Observation.interpretation	Observation Interpretation Codes	extensible	Observation Interpretation Codes
Observation.bodySite	SNOMED CT Body Structures	example	SNOMED CT Body Structures
Observation.method	Observation Methods	example	Observation Methods
Observation.component.code	LOINC Codes	example	LOINC Codes
Observation.component.dataAbsentReason	DataAbsentReason	extensible	DataAbsentReason
Observation.component.interpretation	Observation Interpretation Codes	extensible	Observation Interpretation Codes