Specimen.collection

Details concerning the specimen collection.

= Must Support, = Is Modifier, = QiCore defined extension

Field	Card.	Type	Description
collector	0..1	QICorePractitioner	Person who collected the specimen.
collected[x]	0..1	DateTime | Interval<DateTime>	Time when specimen was collected from subject - the physiologically relevant time.
duration	0..1	Duration	The span of time over which the collection of a specimen occurred.
quantity	0..1	Quantity	The quantity of specimen collected; for instance the volume of a blood sample, or the physical measurement of an anatomic pathology sample.
method	0..1	Concept	A coded value specifying the technique that is used to perform the procedure. Binding: The technique that is used to perform the procedure. (example)
bodySite	0..1	Concept	Anatomical location from which the specimen was collected (if subject is a patient). This is the target site. This element is not used for environmental specimens. Binding: Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality. (example)
fastingStatus[x]	0..1	Concept | Duration	Abstinence or reduction from some or all food, drink, or both, for a period of time prior to sample collection. Binding: Codes describing the fasting status of the patient. (extensible)