minimal Common Oncology Data Elements (mCODE) Implementation Guide
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This page is part of the HL7 FHIR Implementation Guide: minimal Common Oncology Data Elements (mCODE) Release 1 - US Realm | STU1 (v4.0.0-ballot: STU4 Ballot 1) based on FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) R4. The current version which supersedes this version is 3.0.0. For a full list of available versions, see the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: Histologic Grade

Official URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/mcode/StructureDefinition/mcode-histologic-grade Version: 4.0.0-ballot
Active as of 2024-04-10 Maturity Level: 4 Computable Name: HistologicGrade
Other Identifiers: OID:2.16.840.1.113883.4.642.40.15.42.23

Histologic grade determined from examination of tumor sample.

Usage:

Changes since version true:

  • No changes

    • Formal Views of Profile Content

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

    This structure is derived from USCoreLaboratoryResultObservationProfile

    NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
    .. Observation 0..* USCoreLaboratoryResultObservationProfile Measurements and simple assertions
    ... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
    ... relatedCondition S 0..* CodeableConcept, Reference(Condition) Condition associated with this test.
    URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/mcode/StructureDefinition/mcode-related-condition
    ... code 1..1 CodeableConcept Laboratory Test Name
    Required Pattern: At least the following
    .... coding 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: 33732-9
    ... effective[x] 0..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
    .... effectiveDateTime dateTime
    .... effectivePeriod Period
    ... value[x] 1..1 CodeableConcept Result Value
    Binding: Histologic Grade Value Set (extensible)
    ... method S 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
    Binding: Histologic Grading System Value Set (extensible)
    ... specimen S 0..1 Reference(Human Specimen Profile) Specimen used for this observation

    doco Documentation for this format

    Terminology Bindings (Differential)

    PathConformanceValueSetURI
    Observation.value[x]extensibleHistologicGradeVS
    http://hl7.org/fhir/us/mcode/ValueSet/mcode-histologic-grade-vs
    from this IG
    Observation.methodextensibleHistologicGradingSystemVS
    http://hl7.org/fhir/us/mcode/ValueSet/mcode-histologic-grading-system-vs
    from this IG
    NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
    .. Observation C 0..* USCoreLaboratoryResultObservationProfile Measurements and simple assertions
    obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
    obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
    us-core-2: If there is no component or hasMember element then either a value[x] or a data absent reason must be present
    ... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
    ... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
    ... relatedCondition S 0..* CodeableConcept, Reference(Condition) Condition associated with this test.
    URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/mcode/StructureDefinition/mcode-related-condition
    ... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
    Binding: ObservationStatus (required)
    ... Slices for category S 1..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
    Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
    Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


    .... category:Laboratory S 1..1 CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
    Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.



    Required Pattern: At least the following
    ..... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
    Fixed Value: (complex)
    ...... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
    Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
    ...... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: laboratory
    ... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Laboratory Test Name
    Binding: LOINCCodes (extensible): LOINC codes


    Required Pattern: At least the following
    .... coding 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: 33732-9
    ... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(Cancer Patient Profile) Who and/or what the observation is about
    ... effective[x] SΣC 0..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
    us-core-1: Datetime must be at least to day.
    .... effectiveDateTime dateTime
    ... value[x] SΣC 1..1 CodeableConcept Result Value
    Binding: Histologic Grade Value Set (extensible)
    us-core-4: SHOULD use Snomed CT for coded Results
    us-core-3: SHALL use UCUM for coded quantity units.
    ... dataAbsentReason SC 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing
    Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible)
    ... method S 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
    Binding: Histologic Grading System Value Set (extensible)
    ... specimen S 0..1 Reference(Human Specimen Profile) Specimen used for this observation

    doco Documentation for this format

    Terminology Bindings

    PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
    Observation.statusrequiredObservationStatus
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.category:LaboratorypreferredPattern: laboratory
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.codeextensiblePattern: LOINC code 33732-9
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.value[x]extensibleHistologicGradeVS
    http://hl7.org/fhir/us/mcode/ValueSet/mcode-histologic-grade-vs
    from this IG
    Observation.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.methodextensibleHistologicGradingSystemVS
    http://hl7.org/fhir/us/mcode/ValueSet/mcode-histologic-grading-system-vs
    from this IG
    NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
    .. Observation C 0..* USCoreLaboratoryResultObservationProfile Measurements and simple assertions
    obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
    obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
    us-core-2: If there is no component or hasMember element then either a value[x] or a data absent reason must be present
    ... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
    ... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
    ... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
    ... language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
    Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.

    Additional BindingsPurpose
    AllLanguages Max Binding
    ... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
    ... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
    ... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
    ... relatedCondition S 0..* CodeableConcept, Reference(Condition) Condition associated with this test.
    URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/mcode/StructureDefinition/mcode-related-condition
    ... 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 ?!SΣ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
    Binding: ObservationStatus (required)
    ... Slices for category S 1..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
    Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
    Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


    .... category:Laboratory S 1..1 CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
    Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.



    Required Pattern: At least the following
    ..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    ..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    ..... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
    Fixed Value: (complex)
    ...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    ...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    ...... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
    Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
    ...... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
    ...... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: laboratory
    ...... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
    ...... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
    ..... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
    ... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Laboratory Test Name
    Binding: LOINCCodes (extensible): LOINC codes


    Required Pattern: At least the following
    .... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    .... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    .... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
    Fixed Value: (complex)
    ..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    ..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    ..... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
    Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
    ..... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
    ..... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: 33732-9
    ..... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
    ..... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
    .... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
    ... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(Cancer Patient Profile) 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] SΣC 0..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
    us-core-1: Datetime must be at least to day.
    .... effectiveDateTime dateTime S
    .... effectivePeriod Period
    ... 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
    ... value[x] SΣC 1..1 CodeableConcept S Result Value
    Binding: Histologic Grade Value Set (extensible)
    us-core-4: SHOULD use Snomed CT for coded Results
    us-core-3: SHALL use UCUM for coded quantity units.
    ... dataAbsentReason SC 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing
    Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible)
    ... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
    Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


    ... note 0..* Annotation Comments about the observation
    ... bodySite 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
    Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.

    ... method S 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
    Binding: Histologic Grading System Value Set (extensible)
    ... specimen S 0..1 Reference(Human Specimen Profile) Specimen used for this observation
    ... device 0..1 Reference(Device | DeviceMetric) (Measurement) Device
    ... referenceRange C 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
    obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text
    .... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    .... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    .... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    .... low C 0..1 SimpleQuantity Low Range, if relevant
    .... high C 0..1 SimpleQuantity High Range, if relevant
    .... type 0..1 CodeableConcept Reference range qualifier
    Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.

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


    .... age 0..1 Range Applicable age range, if relevant
    .... text 0..1 string Text based reference range in an observation
    ... hasMember Σ 0..* Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence) Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
    ... derivedFrom Σ 0..* Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence) Related measurements the observation is made from
    ... component Σ 0..* BackboneElement Component results
    .... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    .... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    .... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    .... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
    Binding: LOINCCodes (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 C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
    Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

    .... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
    Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


    .... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result

    doco Documentation for this format

    Terminology Bindings

    PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
    Observation.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
    Additional Bindings Purpose
    AllLanguages Max Binding
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.statusrequiredObservationStatus
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.category:LaboratorypreferredPattern: laboratory
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.codeextensiblePattern: LOINC code 33732-9
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.value[x]extensibleHistologicGradeVS
    http://hl7.org/fhir/us/mcode/ValueSet/mcode-histologic-grade-vs
    from this IG
    Observation.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.bodySiteexampleSNOMEDCTBodyStructures
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.methodextensibleHistologicGradingSystemVS
    http://hl7.org/fhir/us/mcode/ValueSet/mcode-histologic-grading-system-vs
    from this IG
    Observation.referenceRange.typepreferredObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-meaning
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.referenceRange.appliesToexampleObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-appliesto
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.component.codeexampleLOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.component.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.component.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
    from the FHIR Standard

    Differential View

    This structure is derived from USCoreLaboratoryResultObservationProfile

    NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
    .. Observation 0..* USCoreLaboratoryResultObservationProfile Measurements and simple assertions
    ... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
    ... relatedCondition S 0..* CodeableConcept, Reference(Condition) Condition associated with this test.
    URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/mcode/StructureDefinition/mcode-related-condition
    ... code 1..1 CodeableConcept Laboratory Test Name
    Required Pattern: At least the following
    .... coding 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: 33732-9
    ... effective[x] 0..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
    .... effectiveDateTime dateTime
    .... effectivePeriod Period
    ... value[x] 1..1 CodeableConcept Result Value
    Binding: Histologic Grade Value Set (extensible)
    ... method S 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
    Binding: Histologic Grading System Value Set (extensible)
    ... specimen S 0..1 Reference(Human Specimen Profile) Specimen used for this observation

    doco Documentation for this format

    Terminology Bindings (Differential)

    PathConformanceValueSetURI
    Observation.value[x]extensibleHistologicGradeVS
    http://hl7.org/fhir/us/mcode/ValueSet/mcode-histologic-grade-vs
    from this IG
    Observation.methodextensibleHistologicGradingSystemVS
    http://hl7.org/fhir/us/mcode/ValueSet/mcode-histologic-grading-system-vs
    from this IG

    Key Elements View

    NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
    .. Observation C 0..* USCoreLaboratoryResultObservationProfile Measurements and simple assertions
    obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
    obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
    us-core-2: If there is no component or hasMember element then either a value[x] or a data absent reason must be present
    ... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
    ... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
    ... relatedCondition S 0..* CodeableConcept, Reference(Condition) Condition associated with this test.
    URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/mcode/StructureDefinition/mcode-related-condition
    ... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
    Binding: ObservationStatus (required)
    ... Slices for category S 1..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
    Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
    Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


    .... category:Laboratory S 1..1 CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
    Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.



    Required Pattern: At least the following
    ..... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
    Fixed Value: (complex)
    ...... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
    Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
    ...... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: laboratory
    ... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Laboratory Test Name
    Binding: LOINCCodes (extensible): LOINC codes


    Required Pattern: At least the following
    .... coding 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: 33732-9
    ... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(Cancer Patient Profile) Who and/or what the observation is about
    ... effective[x] SΣC 0..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
    us-core-1: Datetime must be at least to day.
    .... effectiveDateTime dateTime
    ... value[x] SΣC 1..1 CodeableConcept Result Value
    Binding: Histologic Grade Value Set (extensible)
    us-core-4: SHOULD use Snomed CT for coded Results
    us-core-3: SHALL use UCUM for coded quantity units.
    ... dataAbsentReason SC 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing
    Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible)
    ... method S 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
    Binding: Histologic Grading System Value Set (extensible)
    ... specimen S 0..1 Reference(Human Specimen Profile) Specimen used for this observation

    doco Documentation for this format

    Terminology Bindings

    PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
    Observation.statusrequiredObservationStatus
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.category:LaboratorypreferredPattern: laboratory
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.codeextensiblePattern: LOINC code 33732-9
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.value[x]extensibleHistologicGradeVS
    http://hl7.org/fhir/us/mcode/ValueSet/mcode-histologic-grade-vs
    from this IG
    Observation.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.methodextensibleHistologicGradingSystemVS
    http://hl7.org/fhir/us/mcode/ValueSet/mcode-histologic-grading-system-vs
    from this IG

    Snapshot View

    NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
    .. Observation C 0..* USCoreLaboratoryResultObservationProfile Measurements and simple assertions
    obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
    obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
    us-core-2: If there is no component or hasMember element then either a value[x] or a data absent reason must be present
    ... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
    ... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
    ... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
    ... language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
    Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.

    Additional BindingsPurpose
    AllLanguages Max Binding
    ... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
    ... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
    ... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
    ... relatedCondition S 0..* CodeableConcept, Reference(Condition) Condition associated with this test.
    URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/mcode/StructureDefinition/mcode-related-condition
    ... 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 ?!SΣ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
    Binding: ObservationStatus (required)
    ... Slices for category S 1..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
    Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
    Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


    .... category:Laboratory S 1..1 CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
    Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.



    Required Pattern: At least the following
    ..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    ..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    ..... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
    Fixed Value: (complex)
    ...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    ...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    ...... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
    Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
    ...... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
    ...... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: laboratory
    ...... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
    ...... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
    ..... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
    ... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Laboratory Test Name
    Binding: LOINCCodes (extensible): LOINC codes


    Required Pattern: At least the following
    .... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    .... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    .... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
    Fixed Value: (complex)
    ..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    ..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    ..... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
    Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
    ..... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
    ..... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: 33732-9
    ..... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
    ..... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
    .... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
    ... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(Cancer Patient Profile) 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] SΣC 0..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
    us-core-1: Datetime must be at least to day.
    .... effectiveDateTime dateTime S
    .... effectivePeriod Period
    ... 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
    ... value[x] SΣC 1..1 CodeableConcept S Result Value
    Binding: Histologic Grade Value Set (extensible)
    us-core-4: SHOULD use Snomed CT for coded Results
    us-core-3: SHALL use UCUM for coded quantity units.
    ... dataAbsentReason SC 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing
    Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible)
    ... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
    Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


    ... note 0..* Annotation Comments about the observation
    ... bodySite 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
    Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.

    ... method S 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
    Binding: Histologic Grading System Value Set (extensible)
    ... specimen S 0..1 Reference(Human Specimen Profile) Specimen used for this observation
    ... device 0..1 Reference(Device | DeviceMetric) (Measurement) Device
    ... referenceRange C 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
    obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text
    .... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    .... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    .... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    .... low C 0..1 SimpleQuantity Low Range, if relevant
    .... high C 0..1 SimpleQuantity High Range, if relevant
    .... type 0..1 CodeableConcept Reference range qualifier
    Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.

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


    .... age 0..1 Range Applicable age range, if relevant
    .... text 0..1 string Text based reference range in an observation
    ... hasMember Σ 0..* Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence) Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
    ... derivedFrom Σ 0..* Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence) Related measurements the observation is made from
    ... component Σ 0..* BackboneElement Component results
    .... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    .... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    .... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    .... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
    Binding: LOINCCodes (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 C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
    Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

    .... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
    Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


    .... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result

    doco Documentation for this format

    Terminology Bindings

    PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
    Observation.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
    Additional Bindings Purpose
    AllLanguages Max Binding
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.statusrequiredObservationStatus
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.category:LaboratorypreferredPattern: laboratory
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.codeextensiblePattern: LOINC code 33732-9
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.value[x]extensibleHistologicGradeVS
    http://hl7.org/fhir/us/mcode/ValueSet/mcode-histologic-grade-vs
    from this IG
    Observation.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.bodySiteexampleSNOMEDCTBodyStructures
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.methodextensibleHistologicGradingSystemVS
    http://hl7.org/fhir/us/mcode/ValueSet/mcode-histologic-grading-system-vs
    from this IG
    Observation.referenceRange.typepreferredObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-meaning
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.referenceRange.appliesToexampleObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-appliesto
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.component.codeexampleLOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.component.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.component.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
    from the FHIR Standard

    This structure is derived from USCoreLaboratoryResultObservationProfile

     

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