## Profile Comparison between http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/order-catalog/StructureDefinition/LabSpecimenDefinition vs http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/order-catalog/StructureDefinition/LabSpecimenDefinition

Left: | Laboratory IVD Specimen Definition (http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/order-catalog/StructureDefinition/LabSpecimenDefinition)
Right: | Laboratory IVD Specimen Definition (http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/order-catalog/StructureDefinition/LabSpecimenDefinition)

### Messages

Error | StructureDefinition.version | Values for version differ: '0.1.0' vs '1.0.0'
Information | StructureDefinition.status | Values for status differ: 'draft' vs 'active'
Information | StructureDefinition.date | Values for date differ: '2020-08-09T15:19:11+00:00' vs '2026-06-04T02:14:04+10:00'
Information | StructureDefinition.publisher | Values for publisher differ: 'HL7 International - Orders and Observations Work Group' vs 'HL7 International / Orders and Observations'
Warning | StructureDefinition.fhirVersion | Values for fhirVersion differ: '4.0.1' vs '5.0.0'
Information | SpecimenDefinition | StructureDefinition LabSpecimenDefinition has a constraint that is removed in LabSpecimenDefinition and it is uncertain whether they are compatible (contained.contained.empty())
Information | SpecimenDefinition | StructureDefinition LabSpecimenDefinition has a constraint that is removed in LabSpecimenDefinition and it is uncertain whether they are compatible (contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty())
Information | SpecimenDefinition | StructureDefinition LabSpecimenDefinition has a constraint that is removed in LabSpecimenDefinition and it is uncertain whether they are compatible (contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty())
Information | SpecimenDefinition | StructureDefinition LabSpecimenDefinition has a constraint that is removed in LabSpecimenDefinition and it is uncertain whether they are compatible (contained.meta.security.empty())
Information | SpecimenDefinition | StructureDefinition LabSpecimenDefinition has a constraint that is removed in LabSpecimenDefinition and it is uncertain whether they are compatible (text.`div`.exists())
Information | StructureDefinition.comment | Values for comment differ: 'The only time that a resource does not have an id is when it is being submitted to the server using a create operation.' vs 'Within the context of the FHIR RESTful interactions, the resource has an id except for cases like the create and conditional update. Otherwise, the use of the resouce id depends on the given use case.'
Information | StructureDefinition.comment | Values for comment differ: 'Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.' vs 'Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of its narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.'
Information | StructureDefinition.comment | Values for comment differ: 'Contained resources do not have narrative. Resources that are not contained SHOULD have a narrative. In some cases, a resource may only have text with little or no additional discrete data (as long as all minOccurs=1 elements are satisfied). This may be necessary for data from legacy systems where information is captured as a 'text blob' or where text is additionally entered raw or narrated and encoded information is added later.' vs 'Contained resources do not have a narrative. Resources that are not contained SHOULD have a narrative. In some cases, a resource may only have text with little or no additional discrete data (as long as all minOccurs=1 elements are satisfied). This may be necessary for data from legacy systems where information is captured as a 'text blob' or where text is additionally entered raw or narrated and encoded information is added later.'
Information | StructureDefinition.definition | Values for definition differ: 'These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, and nor can they have their own independent transaction scope.' vs 'These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, nor can they have their own independent transaction scope. This is allowed to be a Parameters resource if and only if it is referenced by a resource that provides context/meaning.'
Information | StructureDefinition.comment | Values for comment differ: 'This should never be done when the content can be identified properly, as once identification is lost, it is extremely difficult (and context dependent) to restore it again. Contained resources may have profiles and tags In their meta elements, but SHALL NOT have security labels.' vs 'This should never be done when the content can be identified properly, as once identification is lost, it is extremely difficult (and context dependent) to restore it again. Contained resources may have profiles and tags in their meta elements, but SHALL NOT have security labels.'
Information | StructureDefinition.definition | Values for definition differ: 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.' vs 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.'
Information | StructureDefinition.definition | Values for definition differ: 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).' vs 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).'
Information | StructureDefinition.requirements | Values for requirements differ: 'Modifier extensions allow for extensions that *cannot* be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the [definition of modifier extensions](http://hl7.org/fhir/R4/extensibility.html#modifierExtension).' vs 'Modifier extensions allow for extensions that *cannot* be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the [definition of modifier extensions](http://hl7.org/fhir/R5/extensibility.html#modifierExtension).'
Information | StructureDefinition.short | Values for short differ: 'Business identifier of a kind of specimen' vs 'Business identifier'
Information | StructureDefinition.definition | Values for definition differ: 'A business identifier associated with the kind of specimen.' vs 'A business identifier assigned to this SpecimenDefinition.'
Information | StructureDefinition.definition | Values for definition differ: 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.' vs 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.'
Information | StructureDefinition.definition | Values for definition differ: 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).' vs 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).'
Information | StructureDefinition.requirements | Values for requirements differ: 'Modifier extensions allow for extensions that *cannot* be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the [definition of modifier extensions](http://hl7.org/fhir/R4/extensibility.html#modifierExtension).' vs 'Modifier extensions allow for extensions that *cannot* be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the [definition of modifier extensions](http://hl7.org/fhir/R5/extensibility.html#modifierExtension).'
Information | StructureDefinition.definition | Values for definition differ: 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.' vs 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.'
Information | StructureDefinition.definition | Values for definition differ: 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).' vs 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).'
Information | StructureDefinition.requirements | Values for requirements differ: 'Modifier extensions allow for extensions that *cannot* be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the [definition of modifier extensions](http://hl7.org/fhir/R4/extensibility.html#modifierExtension).' vs 'Modifier extensions allow for extensions that *cannot* be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the [definition of modifier extensions](http://hl7.org/fhir/R5/extensibility.html#modifierExtension).'
Information | StructureDefinition.short | Values for short differ: 'Container material' vs 'The material type used for the container'
Information | StructureDefinition.short | Values for short differ: 'Container description' vs 'The description of the kind of container'
Information | StructureDefinition.short | Values for short differ: 'Container capacity' vs 'The capacity of this kind of container'
Information | StructureDefinition.definition | Values for definition differ: 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.' vs 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.'
Information | StructureDefinition.definition | Values for definition differ: 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).' vs 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).'
Information | StructureDefinition.requirements | Values for requirements differ: 'Modifier extensions allow for extensions that *cannot* be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the [definition of modifier extensions](http://hl7.org/fhir/R4/extensibility.html#modifierExtension).' vs 'Modifier extensions allow for extensions that *cannot* be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the [definition of modifier extensions](http://hl7.org/fhir/R5/extensibility.html#modifierExtension).'
Information | StructureDefinition.short | Values for short differ: 'Specimen container preparation' vs 'Special processing applied to the container for this specimen type'
Information | StructureDefinition.short | Values for short differ: 'Specimen requirements' vs 'Requirements for specimen delivery and special handling'
Information | StructureDefinition.short | Values for short differ: 'Specimen retention time' vs 'The usual time for retaining this kind of specimen'
Information | StructureDefinition.short | Values for short differ: 'Rejection criterion' vs 'Criterion specified for specimen rejection'
Information | StructureDefinition.definition | Values for definition differ: 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.' vs 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.'
Information | StructureDefinition.definition | Values for definition differ: 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).' vs 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).'
Information | StructureDefinition.requirements | Values for requirements differ: 'Modifier extensions allow for extensions that *cannot* be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the [definition of modifier extensions](http://hl7.org/fhir/R4/extensibility.html#modifierExtension).' vs 'Modifier extensions allow for extensions that *cannot* be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the [definition of modifier extensions](http://hl7.org/fhir/R5/extensibility.html#modifierExtension).'
Information | StructureDefinition.short | Values for short differ: 'Temperature qualifier' vs 'Qualifies the interval of temperature'
Information | StructureDefinition.short | Values for short differ: 'Temperature range' vs 'Temperature range for these handling instructions'

### Metadata

Name | Value | Comments
--- | --- | ---
abstract | false |
baseDefinition | http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/SpecimenDefinition |
copyright |  |
date | 2020-08-09T15:19:11+00:00 | 2026-06-04T02:14:04+10:00 | Values Differ
description | The LabSpecimenDefinition profile constrains the SpecimenDefinition resource to represent definitions of IVD specimens attached to laboratory procedures described in catalogs of laboratory services using these procedures and specimens. |
experimental |  | true | Added the item 'true'
fhirVersion | 4.0.1 | 5.0.0 | Values Differ
jurisdiction |  |
jurisdiction[0] | http://unstats.un.org/unsd/methods/m49/m49.htm#001 |
kind | resource |
name | LabSpecimenDefinition |
publisher | HL7 International - Orders and Observations Work Group | HL7 International / Orders and Observations | Values Differ
purpose | This profile only sets MustSupport on the minimal data of a SpecimenDefinition used in a laboratory compendium. |
status | draft | active | Values Differ
title | Laboratory IVD Specimen Definition |
type | SpecimenDefinition |
url | http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/order-catalog/StructureDefinition/LabSpecimenDefinition |
version | 0.1.0 | 1.0.0 | Values Differ

### Structure

Name | L Flags | L Card. | L Type | L Description & Constraints | R Flags | R Card. | R Type | R Description & Constraints | Comments
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
SpecimenDefinition |  | 0..* | SpecimenDefinition | Kind of specimen |  | 0..* | SpecimenDefinition | Kind of specimen | StructureDefinition LabSpecimenDefinition has a constraint that is removed in LabSpecimenDefinition and it is uncertain whether they are compatible (contained.contained.empty()) StructureDefinition LabSpecimenDefinition has a constraint that is removed in LabSpecimenDefinition and it is uncertain whether they are compatible (contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()) StructureDefinition LabSpecimenDefinition has a constraint that is removed in LabSpecimenDefinition and it is uncertain whether they are compatible (contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()) StructureDefinition LabSpecimenDefinition has a constraint that is removed in LabSpecimenDefinition and it is uncertain whether they are compatible (contained.meta.security.empty()) StructureDefinition LabSpecimenDefinition has a constraint that is removed in LabSpecimenDefinition and it is uncertain whether they are compatible (text.`div`.exists())
id | Σ | 0..1 | string | Logical id of this artifact | Σ | 0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact |
meta | Σ | 0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource | Σ | 0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource |
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created |
language |  | 0..1 | code | Language of the resource content Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language.
Additional Bindings | Purpose
?? | Max Binding
|  | 0..1 | code | Language of the resource content Binding: ?? (required): IETF language tag for a human language
Additional Bindings | Purpose
?? | Starter
text |  | 0..1 | Narrative | Text 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..1 | Narrative | Text 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..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources |  | 0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources |
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |
modifierExtension | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored |
identifier | Σ | 0..1 | Identifier | Business identifier of a kind of specimen | Σ | 0..1 | Identifier | Business identifier |
typeCollected | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Kind of material to collect Binding: ?? (example): The type of the specimen to be collected. | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Kind of material to collect Binding: ?? (example): The type of the specimen to be collected. |
patientPreparation | Σ | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Patient preparation for collection Binding: ?? (example): Checks on the patient prior specimen collection. | Σ | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Patient preparation for collection Binding: ?? (example): SCT descendants of 703763000 |Precondition value (qualifier value)| |
timeAspect | Σ | 0..1 | string | Time aspect for collection Example General: 24 hour, 20' post charge | Σ | 0..1 | string | Time aspect for collection Example General: 24 hour, 20' post charge |
collection | Σ | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Specimen collection procedure Binding: ?? (example): The action to collect a type of specimen. | Σ | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Specimen collection procedure Binding: ?? (example): SCT actions and procedures for specimen collection |
typeTested | S | 0..* | BackboneElement | Specimen in container intended for testing by lab | S | 0..* | BackboneElement | Specimen in container intended for testing by lab |
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized |
isDerived |  | 0..1 | boolean | Primary or secondary specimen Example General: false |  | 0..1 | boolean | Primary or secondary specimen Example General: false |
type | S | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Type of intended specimen Binding: ?? (example): The type of specimen conditioned in a container for lab testing. | S | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Type of intended specimen Binding: ?? (example): The type of specimen conditioned in a container for lab testing. |
preference |  | 1..1 | code | preferred | alternate Binding: ?? (required): Degree of preference of a type of conditioned specimen. Example General: preferred, alternate |  | 1..1 | code | preferred | alternate Binding: ?? (required): Degree of preference of a type of conditioned specimen. Example General: preferred, alternate |
container |  | 0..1 | BackboneElement | The specimen's container |  | 0..1 | BackboneElement | The specimen's container |
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized |
material |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Container material Binding: ?? (example): Types of material for specimen containers. |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | The material type used for the container Binding: ?? (example): SCT 32039001 |Glass|, 61088005 |Plastic|, 425620007 |Metal| |
type |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Kind of container associated with the kind of specimen Binding: ?? (example): Type of specimen container. |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Kind of container associated with the kind of specimen Binding: ?? (example): SCT descendants of 706041008 |Device for body fluid and tissue collection/transfer/processing (physical object)| |
cap |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Color of container cap Binding: ?? (example): Color of the container cap. |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Color of container cap Binding: ?? (example): Color of the container cap. |
description |  | 0..1 | string | Container description Example General: Blue top tube with citrate |  | 0..1 | markdown | The description of the kind of container Example General: Blue top tube with citrate |
capacity |  | 0..1 | ?? | Container capacity |  | 0..1 | ?? | The capacity of this kind of container |
minimumVolume[x] |  | 0..1 | ??, string | Minimum volume |  | 0..1 | ??, string | Minimum volume |
additive |  | 0..* | BackboneElement | Additive associated with container |  | 0..* | BackboneElement | Additive associated with container |
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized |
additive[x] |  | 1..1 | CodeableConcept, Reference(Substance) | Additive associated with container Binding: ?? (example): Substance added to specimen container. |  | 1..1 | CodeableConcept, Reference(SubstanceDefinition) | Additive associated with container Binding: ?? (example): Substance added to specimen container. |
preparation |  | 0..1 | string | Specimen container preparation |  | 0..1 | markdown | Special processing applied to the container for this specimen type |
requirement |  | 0..1 | string | Specimen requirements |  | 0..1 | markdown | Requirements for specimen delivery and special handling |
retentionTime |  | 0..1 | Duration | Specimen retention time |  | 0..1 | Duration | The usual time for retaining this kind of specimen |
rejectionCriterion |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Rejection criterion Binding: ?? (example): Criterion for rejection of the specimen by laboratory. |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Criterion specified for specimen rejection Binding: ?? (example): Criterion for rejection of the specimen by laboratory. |
handling |  | 0..* | BackboneElement | Specimen handling before testing |  | 0..* | BackboneElement | Specimen handling before testing |
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized |
temperatureQualifier |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Temperature qualifier Binding: ?? (example): Set of handling instructions prior testing of the specimen. |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Qualifies the interval of temperature Binding: ?? (example): Set of handling instructions prior testing of the specimen. |
temperatureRange |  | 0..1 | Range | Temperature range |  | 0..1 | Range | Temperature range for these handling instructions |
maxDuration |  | 0..1 | Duration | Maximum preservation time |  | 0..1 | Duration | Maximum preservation time |
instruction |  | 0..1 | string | Preservation instruction Example General: freeze within 4 hours |  | 0..1 | markdown | Preservation instruction Example General: freeze within 4 hours |
singleUse |  |  |  |  |  | 0..1 | boolean | Specimen for single use only | Added this element
testingDestination |  |  |  |  |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Where the specimen will be tested Binding: ?? (example): Codes specifying where the specimen will be tested. | Added this element
url |  |  |  |  | Σ | 0..1 | uri | Logical canonical URL to reference this SpecimenDefinition (globally unique) | Added this element
version |  |  |  |  | Σ | 0..1 | string | Business version of the SpecimenDefinition | Added this element
versionAlgorithm[x] |  |  |  |  | Σ | 0..1 | string, Coding | How to compare versions Binding: ?? (extensible) | Added this element
name |  |  |  |  | Σ | 0..1 | string | Name for this {{title}} (computer friendly) | Added this element
title |  |  |  |  | Σ | 0..1 | string | Name for this SpecimenDefinition (Human friendly) | Added this element
derivedFromCanonical |  |  |  |  | Σ | 0..* | canonical(SpecimenDefinition) | Based on FHIR definition of another SpecimenDefinition | Added this element
derivedFromUri |  |  |  |  | Σ | 0..* | uri | Based on external definition | Added this element
status |  |  |  |  | ?!Σ | 1..1 | code | draft | active | retired | unknown Binding: ?? (required): Codes identifying the status of a SpecimenDefinition resource. | Added this element
experimental |  |  |  |  | Σ | 0..1 | boolean | If this SpecimenDefinition is not for real usage | Added this element
subject[x] |  |  |  |  | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept, Reference(Group) | Type of subject for specimen collection | Added this element
date |  |  |  |  | Σ | 0..1 | dateTime | Date status first applied | Added this element
publisher |  |  |  |  | Σ | 0..1 | string | The name of the individual or organization that published the SpecimenDefinition | Added this element
contact |  |  |  |  | Σ | 0..* | ContactDetail | Contact details for the publisher | Added this element
description |  |  |  |  |  | 0..1 | markdown | Natural language description of the SpecimenDefinition | Added this element
useContext |  |  |  |  |  | 0..* | UsageContext | Content intends to support these contexts | Added this element
jurisdiction |  |  |  |  | Σ | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Intended jurisdiction for this SpecimenDefinition (if applicable) Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes for country, country subdivision and region for indicating where a resource is intended to be used. | Added this element
purpose |  |  |  |  |  | 0..1 | markdown | Why this SpecimenDefinition is defined | Added this element
copyright |  |  |  |  |  | 0..1 | markdown | Use and/or publishing restrictions | Added this element
copyrightLabel |  |  |  |  |  | 0..1 | string | Copyright holder and year(s) | Added this element
approvalDate |  |  |  |  |  | 0..1 | date | When SpecimenDefinition was approved by publisher | Added this element
lastReviewDate |  |  |  |  |  | 0..1 | date | The date on which the asset content was last reviewed by the publisher | Added this element
effectivePeriod |  |  |  |  | Σ | 0..1 | Period | The effective date range for the SpecimenDefinition | Added this element
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