Profile Comparison between http://hl7.org/fhir/us/ph-library/StructureDefinition/us-ph-lab-result-observation vs http://hl7.org/fhir/us/ph-library/StructureDefinition/us-ph-lab-result-observation

Left:US Public Health Laboratory Result Observation Profile (http://hl7.org/fhir/us/ph-library/StructureDefinition/us-ph-lab-result-observation)
Right:US Public Health Laboratory Result Observation Profile (http://hl7.org/fhir/us/ph-library/StructureDefinition/us-ph-lab-result-observation)

Messages

ErrorStructureDefinition.versionValues for version differ: '1.0.0' vs '2.0.0-ballot'
InformationStructureDefinition.nameValues for name differ: 'USPublicHealthLaboratoryResultObservationProfile' vs 'USPublicHealthLaboratoryResultObservation'
InformationStructureDefinition.dateValues for date differ: '2023-08-17T13:22:13+00:00' vs '2025-07-30T14:31:09+00:00'
InformationStructureDefinition.publisherValues for publisher differ: 'HL7 Public Health Working Group' vs 'HL7 International / Public Health'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Measurements and simple assertions' vs 'US Public Health Laboratory Result Observation Profile'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'registered | preliminary | final | amended +' vs '(USCDI+) Result Status'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Classification of type of observation' vs '(USCDI) Classification of type of observation'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Laboratory Test Name' vs '(USCDI+) Laboratory Result Test Name, (USCDI+) Laboratory Test/Panel Code'
InformationStructureDefinition.definitionValues for definition differ: 'The test that was performed. A LOINC **SHALL** be used if the concept is present in LOINC.' vs 'The name of the clinical test or procedure performed on a patient. A LOINC **SHALL** be used if the concept is present in LOINC.'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Who and/or what the observation is about' vs '(USCDI) Who and/or what the observation is about'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation' vs '(USCDI) Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation'
InformationStructureDefinition.definitionValues for definition differ: 'For lab tests this is the specimen collection date. For Ask at Order Entry Questions (AOE)'s this is the date the question was asked.' vs 'The time or time-period the observed value is asserted as being true. For biological subjects - e.g. human patients - this is usually called the 'physiologically relevant time'. This is usually either the time of the procedure or of specimen collection, but very often the source of the date/time is not known, only the date/time itself.'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Result Value' vs '(USCDI+) Values/Results'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Why the result is missing' vs '(USCDI) Why the result is missing'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Specimen used for this observation' vs '(USCDI) Specimen used for this observation'

Metadata

NameValueComments
.abstractfalse
    .baseDefinitionhttp://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-observation-lab
      .copyrightUsed by permission of HL7 International, all rights reserved Creative Commons License
      • Removed the item 'Used by permission of HL7 International, all rights reserved Creative Commons License'
      .date2023-08-17T13:22:13+00:002025-07-30T14:31:09+00:00
      • Values Differ
      .descriptionThis Observation profile represents laboratory result observations related to a public health event.
        .experimentalfalse
          .fhirVersion4.0.1
            .jurisdiction
              ..jurisdiction[0]urn:iso:std:iso:3166#US
                .kindresource
                  .nameUSPublicHealthLaboratoryResultObservationProfileUSPublicHealthLaboratoryResultObservation
                  • Values Differ
                  .publisherHL7 Public Health Working GroupHL7 International / Public Health
                  • Values Differ
                  .purpose
                    .statusactive
                      .titleUS Public Health Laboratory Result Observation Profile
                        .typeObservation
                          .urlhttp://hl7.org/fhir/us/ph-library/StructureDefinition/us-ph-lab-result-observation
                            .version1.0.02.0.0-ballot
                            • Values Differ

                            Structure

                            NameL FlagsL Card.L TypeL Description & ConstraintsR FlagsR Card.R TypeR Description & ConstraintsCommentsdoco
                            .. Observation C0..*USCoreLaboratoryResultObservationProfileMeasurements and simple assertions
                            C0..*USCoreLaboratoryResultObservationProfileUS Public Health Laboratory Result Observation Profile
                              ... id Σ0..1idLogical id of this artifactΣ0..1idLogical id of this artifact
                                ... meta Σ0..1MetaMetadata about the resourceΣ0..1MetaMetadata about the resource
                                  ... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
                                    ... language 0..1codeLanguage of the resource content
                                    Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language.
                                    Additional BindingsPurpose
                                    ??Max Binding
                                    0..1codeLanguage of the resource content
                                    Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language.
                                    Additional BindingsPurpose
                                    ??Max Binding
                                      ... text 0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
                                      This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
                                      0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
                                      This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
                                        ... contained 0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
                                        0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
                                          ... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                          0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                            ... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
                                            ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
                                              ... identifier Σ0..*IdentifierBusiness Identifier for observation
                                              Σ0..*IdentifierBusiness Identifier for observation
                                                ... basedOn Σ0..*Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest)Fulfills plan, proposal or order
                                                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
                                                  Σ0..*Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy)Part of referenced event
                                                    ... status ?!SΣ1..1coderegistered | preliminary | final | amended +
                                                    Binding: ?? (required)
                                                    ?!SΣ1..1code(USCDI+) Result Status
                                                    Binding: ?? (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
                                                      ... Slices for category S1..*CodeableConceptClassification of type of observation
                                                      Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
                                                      Binding: ?? (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
                                                      S1..*CodeableConcept(USCDI) Classification of type of observation
                                                      Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
                                                      Binding: ?? (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
                                                        ... code SΣ1..1CodeableConceptLaboratory Test Name
                                                        Binding: ?? (extensible): LOINC codes
                                                        SΣ1..1CodeableConcept(USCDI+) Laboratory Result Test Name, (USCDI+) Laboratory Test/Panel Code
                                                        Binding: ?? (extensible): Laboratory LOINC Codes
                                                          ... subject SΣ1..1Reference(US Core Patient Profile)Who and/or what the observation is aboutSΣ1..1Reference(US Public Health Patient)(USCDI) Who and/or what the observation is about
                                                            ... focus ΣTU0..*Reference(Resource)What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
                                                            Σ0..*Reference(Resource)What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
                                                              ... encounter Σ0..1Reference(Encounter)Healthcare event during which this observation is madeΣ0..1Reference(Encounter)Healthcare event during which this observation is made
                                                                ... effective[x] SΣC0..1dateTime S, Period, Timing, instantClinically relevant time/time-period for observationSΣC0..1dateTime S, Period, Timing, instant(USCDI) Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
                                                                  ... issued Σ0..1instantDate/Time this version was made availableΣ0..1instantDate/Time this version was made available
                                                                    ... performer Σ0..*Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson)Who is responsible for the observation
                                                                    Σ0..*Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson)Who is responsible for the observation
                                                                      ... value[x] SΣC0..1Quantity S, CodeableConcept S, string S, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, PeriodResult ValueSΣC0..1Quantity S, CodeableConcept S, string S, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, Period(USCDI+) Values/Results
                                                                        ... dataAbsentReason SC0..1CodeableConceptWhy the result is missing
                                                                        Binding: ?? (extensible)
                                                                        SC0..1CodeableConcept(USCDI) Why the result is missing
                                                                        Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
                                                                          ... interpretation 0..*CodeableConceptHigh, low, normal, etc.
                                                                          Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
                                                                          0..*CodeableConceptHigh, low, normal, etc.
                                                                          Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
                                                                            ... note 0..*AnnotationComments about the observation
                                                                            0..*AnnotationComments about the observation
                                                                              ... bodySite 0..1CodeableConceptObserved body part
                                                                              Binding: ?? (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.
                                                                              0..1CodeableConceptObserved body part
                                                                              Binding: ?? (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.
                                                                                ... method 0..1CodeableConceptHow it was done
                                                                                Binding: ?? (example): Methods for simple observations.
                                                                                0..1CodeableConceptHow it was done
                                                                                Binding: ?? (example): Methods for simple observations.
                                                                                  ... specimen S0..1Reference(Specimen)Specimen used for this observationS0..1Reference(US Public Health Specimen Profile)(USCDI) Specimen used for this observation
                                                                                    ... device 0..1Reference(Device | DeviceMetric)(Measurement) Device0..1Reference(Device | DeviceMetric)(Measurement) Device
                                                                                      ... referenceRange C0..*BackboneElementProvides guide for interpretation
                                                                                      C0..*BackboneElementProvides guide for interpretation
                                                                                        .... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                                                          .... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                                          0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                                            .... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                            ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                              .... low C0..1??Low Range, if relevantC0..1??Low Range, if relevant
                                                                                                .... high C0..1??High Range, if relevantC0..1??High Range, if relevant
                                                                                                  .... type 0..1CodeableConceptReference range qualifier
                                                                                                  Binding: ?? (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.
                                                                                                  0..1CodeableConceptReference range qualifier
                                                                                                  Binding: ?? (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.
                                                                                                    .... appliesTo 0..*CodeableConceptReference range population
                                                                                                    Binding: ?? (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.
                                                                                                    0..*CodeableConceptReference range population
                                                                                                    Binding: ?? (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.
                                                                                                      .... age 0..1RangeApplicable age range, if relevant0..1RangeApplicable age range, if relevant
                                                                                                        .... text 0..1stringText based reference range in an observation0..1stringText based reference range in an observation
                                                                                                          ... hasMember Σ0..*Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence)Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
                                                                                                          Σ0..*Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence)Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
                                                                                                            ... derivedFrom Σ0..*Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence)Related measurements the observation is made from
                                                                                                            Σ0..*Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence)Related measurements the observation is made from
                                                                                                              ... component Σ0..*BackboneElementComponent results
                                                                                                              Σ0..*BackboneElementComponent results
                                                                                                                .... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                                                                                  .... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                                                                  0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                                                                    .... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                                                    ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                                                      .... code Σ1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
                                                                                                                      Binding: ?? (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
                                                                                                                      Σ1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
                                                                                                                      Binding: ?? (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
                                                                                                                        .... value[x] Σ0..1Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, PeriodActual component resultΣ0..1Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, PeriodActual component result
                                                                                                                          .... dataAbsentReason C0..1CodeableConceptWhy the component result is missing
                                                                                                                          Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
                                                                                                                          C0..1CodeableConceptWhy the component result is missing
                                                                                                                          Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
                                                                                                                            .... interpretation 0..*CodeableConceptHigh, low, normal, etc.
                                                                                                                            Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
                                                                                                                            0..*CodeableConceptHigh, low, normal, etc.
                                                                                                                            Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
                                                                                                                              .... referenceRange 0..*See referenceRange (Observation)Provides guide for interpretation of component result
                                                                                                                              0..*See referenceRange (Observation)Provides guide for interpretation of component result
                                                                                                                                ..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                                                                                                  ..... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                                                                                  0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                                                                                    ..... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                                                                    ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                                                                      ..... low C0..1??Low Range, if relevantC0..1??Low Range, if relevant
                                                                                                                                        ..... high C0..1??High Range, if relevantC0..1??High Range, if relevant
                                                                                                                                          ..... type 0..1CodeableConceptReference range qualifier
                                                                                                                                          Binding: ?? (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.
                                                                                                                                          0..1CodeableConceptReference range qualifier
                                                                                                                                          Binding: ?? (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.
                                                                                                                                            ..... appliesTo 0..*CodeableConceptReference range population
                                                                                                                                            Binding: ?? (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.
                                                                                                                                            0..*CodeableConceptReference range population
                                                                                                                                            Binding: ?? (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.
                                                                                                                                              ..... age 0..1RangeApplicable age range, if relevant0..1RangeApplicable age range, if relevant
                                                                                                                                                ..... text 0..1stringText based reference range in an observation0..1stringText based reference range in an observation

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