Profile Comparison between http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-observation-lab vs http://hl7.org/fhir/us/ecr/StructureDefinition/rr-relevant-reportable-condition-observation

Left:US Core Laboratory Result Observation Profile (http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-observation-lab)
Right:RR Relevant Reportable Condition Observation (http://hl7.org/fhir/us/ecr/StructureDefinition/rr-relevant-reportable-condition-observation)

Messages

ErrorStructureDefinition.urlValues for url differ: 'http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-observation-lab' vs 'http://hl7.org/fhir/us/ecr/StructureDefinition/rr-relevant-reportable-condition-observation'
ErrorStructureDefinition.versionValues for version differ: '4.1.0' vs '2.0.0'
InformationStructureDefinition.nameValues for name differ: 'USCoreLaboratoryResultObservationProfile' vs 'RRRelevantReportableConditionObservation'
InformationStructureDefinition.titleValues for title differ: 'US Core Laboratory Result Observation Profile' vs 'RR Relevant Reportable Condition Observation'
InformationStructureDefinition.dateValues for date differ: '2020-06-27' vs '2022-01-18T12:57:33+00:00'
InformationStructureDefinition.publisherValues for publisher differ: 'HL7 International - Cross-Group Projects' vs 'HL7 Public Health Work Group (http://www.hl7.org/Special/committees/pher/index.cfm)'
WarningObservationElements differ in short: 'Measurements and simple assertions' vs 'RR Relevant Reportable Condition Observation'
WarningObservationElements differ in definition: 'This profile is created to meet the 2015 Edition Common Clinical Data Set 'Laboratory test(s) and Laboratory value(s)/result(s)' requirements.' vs 'Measurements and simple assertions made about a patient, device or other subject.'
WarningObservation.extensionElements differ in short: 'Additional content defined by implementations' vs 'Extension'
WarningObservation.extensionElements differ in definition: '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 'An Extension'
WarningObservation.statusElements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
WarningObservation.categoryElements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
InformationObservation.categoryElement minimum cardinalities differ: '1' vs '0'
WarningObservation.codeElements differ in short: 'Laboratory Test Name' vs 'Type of observation (code / type)'
WarningObservation.codeElements differ in definition: 'The test that was performed. A LOINC **SHALL** be used if the concept is present in LOINC.' vs 'Describes what was observed. Sometimes this is called the observation 'name'.'
WarningObservation.codeElements differ in comments: 'The typical patterns for codes are: 1) a LOINC code either as a translation from a 'local' code or as a primary code, or 2) a local code only if no suitable LOINC exists, or 3) both the local and the LOINC translation. Systems SHALL be capable of sending the local code if one exists. When using LOINC , Use either the SHORTNAME or LONG_COMMON_NAME field for the display.' vs '*All* code-value and, if present, component.code-component.value pairs need to be taken into account to correctly understand the meaning of the observation.'
WarningObservation.codeElements differ in binding.description: 'LOINC codes' vs 'Codes identifying names of simple observations.'
WarningObservation.code.codingElements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'false' vs 'true'
WarningObservation.subjectElements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
InformationObservation.subjectElement minimum cardinalities differ: '1' vs '0'
WarningObservation.effective[x]Elements differ in definition: '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.'
WarningObservation.effective[x]Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
WarningObservation.value[x]Elements differ in short: 'Result Value' vs 'Actual result'
WarningObservation.value[x]Elements differ in definition: 'The Laboratory result value. If a coded value, the valueCodeableConcept.code **SHOULD** be selected from [SNOMED CT] if the concept exists. If a numeric value, valueQuantity.code **SHALL** be selected from [UCUM]. A FHIR [UCUM Codes value set] that defines all UCUM codes is in the FHIR specification.' vs 'The information determined as a result of making the observation, if the information has a simple value.'
WarningObservation.value[x].codingElements differ in short: 'Code defined by a terminology system' vs 'The condition code shall be selected from SNOMED CT'
WarningObservation.value[x].codingElements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'false' vs 'true'
WarningObservation.value[x].textElements differ in short: 'Plain text representation of the concept' vs 'Use text if there is no available condition code'
WarningObservation.value[x].textElements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'false' vs 'true'
WarningObservation.dataAbsentReasonElements differ in short: 'Why the result is missing' vs 'Use 'not-applicable' when eICR manually initiated or no reportable condition identified'
WarningObservation.hasMemberElements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'false' vs 'true'
InformationObservation.hasMemberElement minimum cardinalities differ: '0' vs '1'

Metadata

NameValueComments
.abstractfalse
    .baseDefinitionhttp://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Observation
      .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'
      .date2020-06-272022-01-18T12:57:33+00:00
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      .descriptionDefines constraints and extensions on the Observation resource for the minimal set of data to query and retrieve laboratory test resultsThis profile represents a relevant reportable condition.
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      .experimentalfalse
        .fhirVersion4.0.1
          .jurisdiction
            ..jurisdiction[0]urn:iso:std:iso:3166#US
              .kindresource
                .nameUSCoreLaboratoryResultObservationProfileRRRelevantReportableConditionObservation
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                .publisherHL7 International - Cross-Group ProjectsHL7 Public Health Work Group (http://www.hl7.org/Special/committees/pher/index.cfm)
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                .purpose
                  .statusactive
                    .titleUS Core Laboratory Result Observation ProfileRR Relevant Reportable Condition Observation
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                    .typeObservation
                      .urlhttp://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-observation-labhttp://hl7.org/fhir/us/ecr/StructureDefinition/rr-relevant-reportable-condition-observation
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                      .version4.1.02.0.0
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                      Structure

                      NameL FlagsL Card.L TypeL Description & ConstraintsR FlagsR Card.L TypeL Description & ConstraintsCommentsdoco
                      .. Observation I0..*ObservationMeasurements and simple assertions
                      us-core-2: If there is no component or hasMember element then either a value[x] or a data absent reason must be present
                      I0..*ObservationRR Relevant Reportable Condition Observation
                      • Elements differ in short: 'Measurements and simple assertions' vs 'RR Relevant Reportable Condition Observation'
                      • Elements differ in definition: 'This profile is created to meet the 2015 Edition Common Clinical Data Set 'Laboratory test(s) and Laboratory value(s)/result(s)' requirements.' vs 'Measurements and simple assertions made about a patient, device or other subject.'
                      ... id Σ0..1stringLogical id of this artifactΣ0..1stringLogical 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: CommonLanguages (preferred)
                            Max Binding: AllLanguages: A human language.

                            0..1codeLanguage of the resource content
                            Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred)
                            Max Binding: AllLanguages: A human language.

                              ... text 0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
                                ... contained 0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
                                0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
                                  ... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                  0..*ExtensionExtension
                                  Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
                                  • Elements differ in short: 'Additional content defined by implementations' vs 'Extension'
                                  • Elements differ in definition: '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 'An Extension'
                                  ... 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: ObservationStatus (required)
                                          ?!Σ1..1coderegistered | preliminary | final | amended +
                                          Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.


                                          Fixed Value: final
                                          • Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
                                          ... Slices for category S1..*CodeableConceptClassification of type of observation
                                          Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
                                          Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


                                          0..*CodeableConceptClassification of type of observation
                                          Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


                                          • Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
                                          • Element minimum cardinalities differ: '1' vs '0'
                                          ... code SΣ1..1CodeableConceptLaboratory Test Name
                                          Binding: LOINCCodes (extensible): LOINC codes

                                          SΣ1..1CodeableConceptType of observation (code / type)
                                          Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.

                                          • Elements differ in short: 'Laboratory Test Name' vs 'Type of observation (code / type)'
                                          • Elements differ in definition: 'The test that was performed. A LOINC **SHALL** be used if the concept is present in LOINC.' vs 'Describes what was observed. Sometimes this is called the observation "name".'
                                          • Elements differ in comments: 'The typical patterns for codes are: 1) a LOINC code either as a translation from a "local" code or as a primary code, or 2) a local code only if no suitable LOINC exists, or 3) both the local and the LOINC translation. Systems SHALL be capable of sending the local code if one exists. When using LOINC , Use either the SHORTNAME or LONG_COMMON_NAME field for the display.' vs '*All* code-value and, if present, component.code-component.value pairs need to be taken into account to correctly understand the meaning of the observation.'
                                          • Elements differ in binding.description: 'LOINC codes' vs 'Codes identifying names of simple observations.'
                                          .... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                            .... Slices for extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                            Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
                                            0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                            Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
                                              .... coding Σ0..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
                                              SΣ0..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
                                              Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code
                                              • Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'false' vs 'true'
                                              .... text Σ0..1stringPlain text representation of the conceptΣ0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
                                                ... subject SΣ1..1Reference(US Core Patient Profile)Who and/or what the observation is aboutΣ0..1Reference(Patient | Group | Device | Location)Who and/or what the observation is about
                                                • Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
                                                • Element minimum cardinalities differ: '1' vs '0'
                                                ... focus Σ0..*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] SΣI0..1dateTime S, Period, Timing, instantClinically relevant time/time-period for observation
                                                    us-core-1: Datetime must be at least to day.
                                                    Σ0..1dateTime, Period, Timing, instantClinically relevant time/time-period for observation
                                                    • Elements differ in definition: '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.'
                                                    • Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
                                                    ... 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] SΣI0..1Quantity S, CodeableConcept S, string S, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, PeriodResult Value
                                                        us-core-4: SHOULD use Snomed CT for coded Results
                                                        us-core-3: SHALL use UCUM for coded quantity units.
                                                        SΣI0..1CodeableConceptActual result
                                                        • Elements differ in short: 'Result Value' vs 'Actual result'
                                                        • Elements differ in definition: 'The Laboratory result value. If a coded value, the valueCodeableConcept.code **SHOULD** be selected from [SNOMED CT] if the concept exists. If a numeric value, valueQuantity.code **SHALL** be selected from [UCUM]. A FHIR [UCUM Codes value set] that defines all UCUM codes is in the FHIR specification.' vs 'The information determined as a result of making the observation, if the information has a simple value.'
                                                        .... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                          .... Slices for extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                          Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
                                                          0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                          Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
                                                            .... coding Σ0..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
                                                            SΣ0..*CodingThe condition code shall be selected from SNOMED CT
                                                            • Elements differ in short: 'Code defined by a terminology system' vs 'The condition code shall be selected from SNOMED CT'
                                                            • Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'false' vs 'true'
                                                            ..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                              ..... Slices for extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                              Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
                                                              0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                              Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
                                                                ..... system Σ0..1uriIdentity of the terminology systemΣ0..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
                                                                Fixed Value: http://snomed.info/sct
                                                                  ..... version Σ0..1stringVersion of the system - if relevantΣ0..1stringVersion of the system - if relevant
                                                                    ..... code Σ0..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the systemΣ0..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
                                                                      ..... display Σ0..1stringRepresentation defined by the systemΣ0..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
                                                                        ..... userSelected Σ0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the userΣ0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
                                                                          .... text Σ0..1stringPlain text representation of the conceptSΣ0..1stringUse text if there is no available condition code
                                                                          • Elements differ in short: 'Plain text representation of the concept' vs 'Use text if there is no available condition code'
                                                                          • Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'false' vs 'true'
                                                                          ... dataAbsentReason SI0..1CodeableConceptWhy the result is missing
                                                                          Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible)
                                                                          SI0..1CodeableConceptUse 'not-applicable' when eICR manually initiated or no reportable condition identified
                                                                          Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

                                                                          • Elements differ in short: 'Why the result is missing' vs 'Use 'not-applicable' when eICR manually initiated or no reportable condition identified'
                                                                          ... interpretation 0..*CodeableConceptHigh, low, normal, etc.
                                                                          Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


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


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

                                                                              0..1CodeableConceptObserved body part
                                                                              Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.

                                                                                ... method 0..1CodeableConceptHow it was done
                                                                                Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.

                                                                                0..1CodeableConceptHow it was done
                                                                                Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.

                                                                                  ... specimen 0..1Reference(Specimen)Specimen used for this observation0..1Reference(Specimen)Specimen used for this observation
                                                                                    ... device 0..1Reference(Device | DeviceMetric)(Measurement) Device0..1Reference(Device | DeviceMetric)(Measurement) Device
                                                                                      ... referenceRange I0..*BackboneElementProvides guide for interpretation
                                                                                      obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text
                                                                                      I0..*BackboneElementProvides guide for interpretation
                                                                                      obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text
                                                                                        .... 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 I0..1SimpleQuantityLow Range, if relevantI0..1SimpleQuantityLow Range, if relevant
                                                                                                .... high I0..1SimpleQuantityHigh Range, if relevantI0..1SimpleQuantityHigh Range, if relevant
                                                                                                  .... type 0..1CodeableConceptReference range qualifier
                                                                                                  Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.

                                                                                                  0..1CodeableConceptReference range qualifier
                                                                                                  Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.

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


                                                                                                    0..*CodeableConceptReference range population
                                                                                                    Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (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
                                                                                                          SΣ1..*Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence)Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
                                                                                                          Slice: Unordered, Open by profile:resolve()
                                                                                                          • Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'false' vs 'true'
                                                                                                          • Element minimum cardinalities differ: '0' vs '1'
                                                                                                          ... 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: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.

                                                                                                                    Σ1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
                                                                                                                    Binding: LOINCCodes (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 I0..1CodeableConceptWhy the component result is missing
                                                                                                                        Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

                                                                                                                        I0..1CodeableConceptWhy the component result is missing
                                                                                                                        Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

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


                                                                                                                          0..*CodeableConceptHigh, low, normal, etc.
                                                                                                                          Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (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

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