StructureDefinition
for
specimen
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Elements defined in Ancestors:
The logical id of the resource, as used in the URL for the resource. Once assigned, this
value never changes.,
The metadata about the resource. This is content that is maintained by the infrastructure.
Changes to the content might not always be associated with version changes to the resource.,
A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and
which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an
implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.,
,
A human-readable narrative that contains a summary of the resource and can be used to
represent the content of the resource to a human. The narrative need not encode all the
structured data, but is required to contain sufficient detail to make it "clinically
safe" for a human to just read the narrative. Resource definitions may define what
content should be represented in the narrative to ensure clinical safety.,
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.,
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.,
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).
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Specimen.accessionIdentifier : The identifier assigned by the lab when accessioning specimen(s).
This is not necessarily the same as the specimen identifier, depending on local lab procedures.
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Instances are not expected or even encouraged to draw from the specified value set. The
value set merely provides examples of the types of concepts intended to be included.)
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Specimen.subject : Where the specimen came from. This may be from patient(s), from a location
(e.g., the source of an environmental sample), or a sampling of a substance or a device.
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source of an environmental sample), or a sampling of a substance or a device
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Specimen.request : Details concerning a service request that required a specimen to be
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occurred.
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Specimen.collection.quantity : The quantity of specimen collected; for instance the volume
of a blood sample, or the physical measurement of an anatomic pathology sample.
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Specimen.collection.method : A coded value specifying the technique that is used to perform
the procedure.
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Specimen.collection.bodySite : Anatomical location from which the specimen was collected
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specimens.
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Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x] : Abstinence or reduction from some or all food,
drink, or both, for a period of time prior to sample collection.
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the value set does not cover the concept (based on human review), alternate codings (or,
data type allowing, text) may be included instead.)
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Specimen.container : The container holding the specimen. The recursive nature of containers;
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any of the codes within the value set can apply to the concept being communicated. If
the value set does not cover the concept (based on human review), alternate codings (or,
data type allowing, text) may be included instead.)
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Specimen.note : To communicate any details or issues about the specimen or during the
specimen collection. (for example: broken vial, sent with patient, frozen).
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Documentation for this format
If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere
in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource
contained.where(((id.exists() and ('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descenda
nts().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(uri) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched',
id).empty()
not(exists(for $contained in f:contained return $contained[not(exists(parent::*/descendant::f:refere
nce/@value=concat('#', $contained/*/f:id/@value)) or exists(descendant::f:reference[@value='#']))]))
If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or
a meta.lastUpdated
When a resource has no narrative, only systems that fully understand the data can display
the resource to a human safely. Including a human readable representation in the resource
makes for a much more robust eco-system and cheaper handling of resources by intermediary
systems. Some ecosystems restrict distribution of resources to only those systems that
do fully understand the resources, and as a consequence implementers may believe that
the narrative is superfluous. However experience shows that such eco-systems often open
up to new participants over time.
The logical id of the resource, as used in the URL for the resource. Once assigned, this
value never changes.
The only time that a resource does not have an id is when it is being submitted to the
server using a create operation.
The metadata about the resource. This is content that is maintained by the infrastructure.
Changes to the content might not always be associated with version changes to the resource.
A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and
which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an
implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.
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.
This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional
knowledge about the resource that modifies it's meaning or interpretation
Language is provided to support indexing and accessibility (typically, services such as
text to speech use the language tag). The html language tag in the narrative applies
to the narrative. The language tag on the resource may be used to specify the language
of other presentations generated from the data in the resource. Not all the content has
to be in the base language. The Resource.language should not be assumed to apply to the
narrative automatically. If a language is specified, it should it also be specified on
the div element in the html (see rules in HTML5 for information about the relationship
between xml:lang and the html lang attribute).
A human-readable narrative that contains a summary of the resource and can be used to
represent the content of the resource to a human. The narrative need not encode all the
structured data, but is required to contain sufficient detail to make it "clinically
safe" for a human to just read the narrative. Resource definitions may define what
content should be represented in the narrative to ensure clinical safety.
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.
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.
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.
Containing new R4B resources within R4 resources may cause interoperability issues if
instances are shared with R4 systems
($this is Citation or $this is Evidence or $this is EvidenceReport or $this is EvidenceVariable
or $this is MedicinalProductDefinition or $this is PackagedProductDefinition or $this
is AdministrableProductDefinition or $this is Ingredient or $this is ClinicalUseDefinition
or $this is RegulatedAuthorization or $this is SubstanceDefinition or $this is SubscriptionStatus
or $this is SubscriptionTopic) implies (%resource is Citation or %resource is Evidence
or %resource is EvidenceReport or %resource is EvidenceVariable or %resource is MedicinalProductDefi
nition or %resource is PackagedProductDefinition or %resource is AdministrableProductDefinition
or %resource is Ingredient or %resource is ClinicalUseDefinition or %resource is RegulatedAuthorizat
ion or %resource is SubstanceDefinition or %resource is SubscriptionStatus or %resource
is SubscriptionTopic)
not(f:Citation|f:Evidence|f:EvidenceReport|f:EvidenceVariable|f:MedicinalProductDefinition|f:Package
dProductDefinition|f:AdministrableProductDefinition|f:Ingredient|f:ClinicalUseDefinition|f:RegulatedA
uthorization|f:SubstanceDefinition|f:SubscriptionStatus|f:SubscriptionTopic) or not(parent::f:Citatio
n|parent::f:Evidence|parent::f:EvidenceReport|parent::f:EvidenceVariable|parent::f:MedicinalProductDe
finition|parent::f:PackagedProductDefinition|parent::f:AdministrableProductDefinition|parent::f:Ingre
dient|parent::f:ClinicalUseDefinition|parent::f:RegulatedAuthorization|parent::f:SubstanceDefinition|
f:SubscriptionStatus|f:SubscriptionTopic)
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.
There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project,
or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions.
The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of
simplicity for everyone.
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).
There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project,
or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions.
The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of
simplicity for everyone.
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](extensibility.ht
ml#modifierExtension).
Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource
that contains them
The identifier assigned by the lab when accessioning specimen(s). This is not necessarily
the same as the specimen identifier, depending on local lab procedures.
This element is labeled as a modifier because the status contains codes that mark the
resource as not currently valid.
This element is labelled as a modifier because it is a status element that contains status
entered-in-error which means that the resource should not be treated as valid
The type can change the way that a specimen is handled and drives what kind of analyses
can properly be performed on the specimen. It is frequently used in diagnostic work flow
decision making systems.
Where the specimen came from. This may be from patient(s), from a location (e.g., the
source of an environmental sample), or a sampling of a substance or a device
Where the specimen came from. This may be from patient(s), from a location (e.g., the
source of an environmental sample), or a sampling of a substance or a device.
Reference to the parent (source) specimen which is used when the specimen was either derived
from or a component of another specimen.
The parent specimen could be the source from which the current specimen is derived by
some processing step (e.g. an aliquot or isolate or extracted nucleic acids from clinical
samples) or one of many specimens that were combined to create a pooled sample.
The request may be explicit or implied such with a ServiceRequest that requires a blood
draw.
Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any
string value that does not contain spaces.
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.
There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project,
or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions.
The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of
simplicity for everyone.
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).
There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project,
or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions.
The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of
simplicity for everyone.
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](extensibility.ht
ml#modifierExtension).
Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element
that contains them
The quantity of specimen collected; for instance the volume of a blood sample, or the
physical measurement of an anatomic pathology sample.
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.
If the use case requires BodySite to be handled as a separate resource instead of an
inline coded element (e.g. to identify and track separately) then use the standard extension
[bodySite](extension-bodysite.html).
Abstinence or reduction from some or all food, drink, or both, for a period of time prior
to sample collection.
Representing fasting status using this element is preferred to representing it with an
observation using a 'pre-coordinated code' such as LOINC 2005-7 (Calcium [Moles/time]
in 2 hour Urine --12 hours fasting), or using a component observation ` such as `Observation.compo
nent code` = LOINC 49541-6 (Fasting status - Reported).
Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any
string value that does not contain spaces.
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.
There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project,
or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions.
The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of
simplicity for everyone.
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).
There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project,
or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions.
The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of
simplicity for everyone.
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](extensibility.ht
ml#modifierExtension).
Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element
that contains them
A record of the time or period when the specimen processing occurred. For example the
time of sample fixation or the period of time the sample was in formalin.
The container holding the specimen. The recursive nature of containers; i.e. blood in
tube in tray in rack is not addressed here.
Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any
string value that does not contain spaces.
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.
There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project,
or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions.
The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of
simplicity for everyone.
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).
There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project,
or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions.
The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of
simplicity for everyone.
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](extensibility.ht
ml#modifierExtension).
Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element
that contains them
Id for container. There may be multiple; a manufacturer's bar code, lab assigned identifier,
etc. The container ID may differ from the specimen id in some circumstances.
The quantity of specimen in the container; may be volume, dimensions, or other appropriate
measurements, depending on the specimen type.
Introduced substance to preserve, maintain or enhance the specimen. Examples: Formalin,
Citrate, EDTA.
Specimen condition is an observation made about the specimen. It's a point-in-time assessment.
It can be used to assess its quality or appropriateness for a specific test.
The specimen condition can be used to assess its quality or appropriateness for a specific
test.
To communicate any details or issues about the specimen or during the specimen collection.
(for example: broken vial, sent with patient, frozen).
.inboundRelationship[typeCode=SUBJ].source[classCode=OBS, moodCode=EVN, code="annotation"]
.value
The identifier assigned by the lab when accessioning specimen(s). This is not necessarily
the same as the specimen identifier, depending on local lab procedures.
This element is labeled as a modifier because the status contains codes that mark the
resource as not currently valid.
This element is labelled as a modifier because it is a status element that contains status
entered-in-error which means that the resource should not be treated as valid
The type can change the way that a specimen is handled and drives what kind of analyses
can properly be performed on the specimen. It is frequently used in diagnostic work flow
decision making systems.
Where the specimen came from. This may be from patient(s), from a location (e.g., the
source of an environmental sample), or a sampling of a substance or a device
Where the specimen came from. This may be from patient(s), from a location (e.g., the
source of an environmental sample), or a sampling of a substance or a device.
Reference to the parent (source) specimen which is used when the specimen was either derived
from or a component of another specimen.
The parent specimen could be the source from which the current specimen is derived by
some processing step (e.g. an aliquot or isolate or extracted nucleic acids from clinical
samples) or one of many specimens that were combined to create a pooled sample.
The request may be explicit or implied such with a ServiceRequest that requires a blood
draw.
The quantity of specimen collected; for instance the volume of a blood sample, or the
physical measurement of an anatomic pathology sample.
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.
If the use case requires BodySite to be handled as a separate resource instead of an
inline coded element (e.g. to identify and track separately) then use the standard extension
[bodySite](extension-bodysite.html).
Abstinence or reduction from some or all food, drink, or both, for a period of time prior
to sample collection.
Representing fasting status using this element is preferred to representing it with an
observation using a 'pre-coordinated code' such as LOINC 2005-7 (Calcium [Moles/time]
in 2 hour Urine --12 hours fasting), or using a component observation ` such as `Observation.compo
nent code` = LOINC 49541-6 (Fasting status - Reported).
A record of the time or period when the specimen processing occurred. For example the
time of sample fixation or the period of time the sample was in formalin.
The container holding the specimen. The recursive nature of containers; i.e. blood in
tube in tray in rack is not addressed here.
Id for container. There may be multiple; a manufacturer's bar code, lab assigned identifier,
etc. The container ID may differ from the specimen id in some circumstances.
The quantity of specimen in the container; may be volume, dimensions, or other appropriate
measurements, depending on the specimen type.
Introduced substance to preserve, maintain or enhance the specimen. Examples: Formalin,
Citrate, EDTA.
Specimen condition is an observation made about the specimen. It's a point-in-time assessment.
It can be used to assess its quality or appropriateness for a specific test.
The specimen condition can be used to assess its quality or appropriateness for a specific
test.
To communicate any details or issues about the specimen or during the specimen collection.
(for example: broken vial, sent with patient, frozen).
.inboundRelationship[typeCode=SUBJ].source[classCode=OBS, moodCode=EVN, code="annotation"]
.value
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top;">
<tr style="border: 1px #F0F0F0 solid; font-size: 11px; font-family: verdana; vertical-align:
top">
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solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">
<a href="https://build.fhir.org/ig/FHIR/ig-guidance/readingIgs.html#table-views" title="The logical name of the element">Name</a> </th> <th class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">
<a href="https://build.fhir.org/ig/FHIR/ig-guidance/readingIgs.html#table-views" title="Information about the use of the element">Flags</a> </th> <th class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">
<a href="https://build.fhir.org/ig/FHIR/ig-guidance/readingIgs.html#table-views" title="Minimum and Maximum # of times the the element can appear in the instance">Card.</a> </th> <th class="hierarchy" style="width: 100px"> <a href="https://build.fhir.org/ig/FHIR/ig-guidance/readingIgs.html#table-views" title="Reference to the type of the element">Type</a> </th> <th class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">
<a href="https://build.fhir.org/ig/FHIR/ig-guidance/readingIgs.html#table-views" title="Additional information about the element">Description & Constraints</a> <span style="float: right"> <a href="https://build.fhir.org/ig/FHIR/ig-guidance/readingIgs.html#table-views" title="Legend for this format"> <img alt="doco" src="help16.png" style="background-color: inherit"/> </a> </span> </th> </tr> <tr style="border: 0px #F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px; vertical-align: top; background-color:
white">
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<span title="Specimen : A sample to be used for analysis.">Specimen</span> <a name="Specimen"> </a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">
<a href="versions.html#std-process" style="padding-left: 3px; padding-right: 3px; border: 1px grey solid; font-weight: bold;
color: black; background-color: #fff5e6" title="Standards Status = Trial Use">TU</a>
</td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px"/>
<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">
<a href="domainresource.html">DomainResource</a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">Sample for analysis
<br/> <br/> Elements defined in Ancestors: <a href="resource.html#Resource" title="The logical id of the resource, as used in the URL for the resource. Once assigned,
this value never changes.">id</a> ,
<a href="resource.html#Resource" title="The metadata about the resource. This is content that is maintained by the infrastructure.
Changes to the content might not always be associated with version changes to the
resource.">meta</a> ,
<a href="resource.html#Resource" title="A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed,
and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference
to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles
etc.">implicitRules</a> ,
<a href="resource.html#Resource" title="The base language in which the resource is written.">language</a> , <a href="domainresource.html#DomainResource" title="A human-readable narrative that contains a summary of the resource and can be used
to represent the content of the resource to a human. The narrative need not encode
all the structured data, but is required to contain sufficient detail to make it
"clinically safe" for a human to just read the narrative. Resource definitions
may define what content should be represented in the narrative to ensure clinical
safety.">text</a> ,
<a href="domainresource.html#DomainResource" title="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.">contained</a> ,
<a href="domainresource.html#DomainResource" title="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.">extension</a> ,
<a href="domainresource.html#DomainResource" title="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).">modifierExtension</a>
</td> </tr> <tr style="border: 0px #F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px; vertical-align: top; background-color:
#F7F7F7">
<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
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<span title="Specimen.identifier : Id for specimen.">identifier</span> <a name="Specimen.identifier"> </a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
#F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">
<a href="elementdefinition-definitions.html#ElementDefinition.isSummary" style="padding-left: 3px; padding-right: 3px; color: black; null" title="This element is included in summaries">Σ</a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
#F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">0..*</td>
<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
#F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">
<a href="datatypes.html#Identifier">Identifier</a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
#F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">External Identifier
<br/> <br/> </td> </tr> <tr style="border: 0px #F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px; vertical-align: top; background-color:
white">
<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px; white-space: nowrap; background-image: url(data:image/png;bas
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<span title="Specimen.accessionIdentifier : The identifier assigned by the lab when accessioning
specimen(s). This is not necessarily the same as the specimen identifier, depending
on local lab procedures.">accessionIdentifier</span>
<a name="Specimen.accessionIdentifier"> </a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">
<a href="elementdefinition-definitions.html#ElementDefinition.isSummary" style="padding-left: 3px; padding-right: 3px; color: black; null" title="This element is included in summaries">Σ</a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">0..1</td>
<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">
<a href="datatypes.html#Identifier">Identifier</a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">Identifier assigned by the lab
<br/> </td> </tr> <tr style="border: 0px #F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px; vertical-align: top; background-color:
#F7F7F7">
<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
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<img alt="." class="hierarchy" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpw
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<span title="Specimen.status : The availability of the specimen.">status</span> <a name="Specimen.status"> </a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
#F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">
<a href="conformance-rules.html#isModifier" style="padding-left: 3px; padding-right: 3px; color: black; null" title="This element is a modifier element">?!</a> <a href="elementdefinition-definitions.html#ElementDefinition.isSummary" style="padding-left: 3px; padding-right: 3px; color: black; null" title="This element is included in summaries">Σ</a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
#F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">0..1</td>
<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
#F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">
<a href="datatypes.html#code">code</a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
#F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">available | unavailable | unsatisfactory | entered-in-error
<br/> Binding: <a href="valueset-specimen-status.html">Specimen Status</a> ( <a href="terminologies.html#required" title="To be conformant, the concept in this element SHALL be from the specified value
set.">Required</a> )
<br/> </td> </tr> <tr style="border: 0px #F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px; vertical-align: top; background-color:
white">
<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
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<span title="Specimen.type : The kind of material that forms the specimen.">type</span> <a name="Specimen.type"> </a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">
<a href="elementdefinition-definitions.html#ElementDefinition.isSummary" style="padding-left: 3px; padding-right: 3px; color: black; null" title="This element is included in summaries">Σ</a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">0..1</td>
<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">
<a href="datatypes.html#CodeableConcept">CodeableConcept</a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">Kind of material that forms the specimen
<br/> Binding: <a href="http://terminology.hl7.org/4.0.0/ValueSet-v2-0487.html">hl7VS-specimenType</a> ( <a href="terminologies.html#example" title="Instances are not expected or even encouraged to draw from the specified value
set. The value set merely provides examples of the types of concepts intended
to be included.">Example</a> )
<br/> </td> </tr> <tr style="border: 0px #F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px; vertical-align: top; background-color:
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<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
#F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px; white-space: nowrap; background-image:
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<span title="Specimen.subject : Where the specimen came from. This may be from patient(s), from
a location (e.g., the source of an environmental sample), or a sampling of a substance,
a biologically-derived product, or a device.">subject</span>
<a name="Specimen.subject"> </a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
#F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">
<a href="elementdefinition-definitions.html#ElementDefinition.isSummary" style="padding-left: 3px; padding-right: 3px; color: black; null" title="This element is included in summaries">Σ</a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
#F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">0..1</td>
<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
#F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">
<a href="references.html#Reference">Reference</a> ( <a href="patient.html">Patient</a> | <a href="group.html">Group</a> | <a href="device.html">Device</a> | <a href="biologicallyderivedproduct.html">BiologicallyDerivedProduct</a> | <a href="substance.html">Substance</a> | <a href="location.html">Location</a> ) </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
#F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">Where the specimen came from. This may be from patient(s), from a location (e.g.,
the source of an environmental sample), or a sampling of a substance, a biologically-derived
product, or a device
<br/> </td> </tr> <tr style="border: 0px #F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px; vertical-align: top; background-color:
white">
<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
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<span title="Specimen.receivedTime : Time when specimen is received by the testing laboratory
for processing or testing.">receivedTime</span>
<a name="Specimen.receivedTime"> </a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">
<a href="elementdefinition-definitions.html#ElementDefinition.isSummary" style="padding-left: 3px; padding-right: 3px; color: black; null" title="This element is included in summaries">Σ</a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">0..1</td>
<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">
<a href="datatypes.html#dateTime">dateTime</a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">The time when specimen is received by the testing laboratory
<br/> </td> </tr> <tr style="border: 0px #F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px; vertical-align: top; background-color:
#F7F7F7">
<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
#F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px; white-space: nowrap; background-image:
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<span title="Specimen.parent : Reference to the parent (source) specimen which is used when
the specimen was either derived from or a component of another specimen.">parent</span>
<a name="Specimen.parent"> </a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
#F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px"/>
<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
#F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">0..*</td>
<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
#F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">
<a href="references.html#Reference">Reference</a> ( <a href="specimen.html">Specimen</a> ) </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
#F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">Specimen from which this specimen originated
<br/> <br/> </td> </tr> <tr style="border: 0px #F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px; vertical-align: top; background-color:
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<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px; white-space: nowrap; background-image: url(data:image/png;bas
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<span title="Specimen.request : Details concerning a service request that required a specimen
to be collected.">request</span>
<a name="Specimen.request"> </a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px"/>
<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
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<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">
<a href="references.html#Reference">Reference</a> ( <a href="servicerequest.html">ServiceRequest</a> ) </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">Why the specimen was collected
<br/> <br/> </td> </tr> <tr style="border: 0px #F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px; vertical-align: top; background-color:
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<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
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<img alt="." class="hierarchy" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpw
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<span title="Specimen.combined : This element signifies if the specimen is part of a group or
pooled.">combined</span>
<a name="Specimen.combined"> </a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
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<a href="elementdefinition-definitions.html#ElementDefinition.isSummary" style="padding-left: 3px; padding-right: 3px; color: black; null" title="This element is included in summaries">Σ</a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
#F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">0..1</td>
<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
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<a href="datatypes.html#code">code</a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
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<br/> Binding: <a href="valueset-specimen-combined.html">Specimen Combined</a> ( <a href="terminologies.html#required" title="To be conformant, the concept in this element SHALL be from the specified value
set.">Required</a> )
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solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">
<a href="datatypes.html#CodeableConcept">CodeableConcept</a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
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<br/> Binding: <a href="valueset-specimen-role.html">Specimen Role</a> ( <a href="terminologies.html#preferred" title="Instances are encouraged to draw from the specified codes for interoperability
purposes but are not required to do so to be considered conformant.">Preferred</a> )
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<span title="Specimen.feature : A physical feature or landmark on a specimen, highlighted for
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suspected tumor location).">feature</span>
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<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
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<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
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<a href="types.html#BackBoneElement">BackboneElement</a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
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<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
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<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">
<a href="datatypes.html#CodeableConcept">CodeableConcept</a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">Highlighted feature
<br/> Binding: <a href="valueset-body-site.html">SNOMED CT Body Structures</a> ( <a href="terminologies.html#example" title="Instances are not expected or even encouraged to draw from the specified value
set. The value set merely provides examples of the types of concepts intended
to be included.">Example</a> )
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<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
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<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
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<a href="datatypes.html#string">string</a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
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<span title="Specimen.collection : Details concerning the specimen collection.">collection</span> <a name="Specimen.collection"> </a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
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<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
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<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
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<span title="Specimen.collection.collector : Person who collected the specimen.">collector</span> <a name="Specimen.collection.collector"> </a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
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<a href="elementdefinition-definitions.html#ElementDefinition.isSummary" style="padding-left: 3px; padding-right: 3px; color: black; null" title="This element is included in summaries">Σ</a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
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<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
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<a href="references.html#Reference">Reference</a> ( <a href="practitioner.html">Practitioner</a> | <a href="practitionerrole.html">PractitionerRole</a> | <a href="patient.html">Patient</a> | <a href="relatedperson.html">RelatedPerson</a> ) </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
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<span title="Specimen.collection.quantity : The quantity of specimen collected; for instance
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<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
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<a href="datatypes.html#SimpleQuantity">SimpleQuantity</a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">The quantity of specimen collected
<br/> </td> </tr> <tr style="border: 0px #F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px; vertical-align: top; background-color:
#F7F7F7">
<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
#F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px; white-space: nowrap; background-image:
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<span title="Specimen.collection.method : A coded value specifying the technique that is used
to perform the procedure.">method</span>
<a name="Specimen.collection.method"> </a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
#F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px"/>
<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
#F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">0..1</td>
<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
#F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">
<a href="datatypes.html#CodeableConcept">CodeableConcept</a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
#F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">Technique used to perform collection
<br/> Binding: <a href="valueset-specimen-collection-method.html">FHIR Specimen Collection Method</a> ( <a href="terminologies.html#example" title="Instances are not expected or even encouraged to draw from the specified value
set. The value set merely provides examples of the types of concepts intended
to be included.">Example</a> )
<br/> </td> </tr> <tr style="border: 0px #F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px; vertical-align: top; background-color:
white">
<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px; white-space: nowrap; background-image: url(data:image/png;bas
e64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAyAAAAACCAYAAACg/LjIAAAAMUlEQVR4Xu3LMQoAIBADwftr/v8GtdbqEAthAtMspJ
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<img alt="." class="hierarchy" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAAWCAYAAAABxvaqAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpw
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<img alt="." class="hierarchy" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAWCAYAAADJqhx8AAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpw
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<img alt="." class="hierarchy" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAWCAYAAADJqhx8AAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpw
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<img alt="." class="hierarchy" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAAXNSR0IArs4c6QAAAARnQU1
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<span title="Specimen.collection.device : A coded value specifying the technique that is used
to perform the procedure.">device</span>
<a name="Specimen.collection.device"> </a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px"/>
<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">0..1</td>
<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">
<a href="references.html#CodeableReference">CodeableReference</a> ( <a href="device.html">Device</a> ) </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">Device used to perform collection
<br/> Binding: SpecimenCollectionDevice ( <a href="terminologies.html#example" title="Instances are not expected or even encouraged to draw from the specified value
set. The value set merely provides examples of the types of concepts intended
to be included.">Example</a> )
<br/> </td> </tr> <tr style="border: 0px #F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px; vertical-align: top; background-color:
#F7F7F7">
<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
#F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px; white-space: nowrap; background-image:
url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAyAAAAACCAYAAACg/LjIAAAAMUlEQVR4Xu3LMQoAIBA
Dwftr/v8GtdbqEAthAtMspJJUx9rYW8ftHwAA+NcRAAAAXplLq0BWj/rZigAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==)">
<img alt="." class="hierarchy" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAAWCAYAAAABxvaqAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpw
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<img alt="." class="hierarchy" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAWCAYAAADJqhx8AAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpw
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<img alt="." class="hierarchy" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAWCAYAAADJqhx8AAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpw
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<img alt="." class="hierarchy" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAAXNSR0IArs4c6QAAAARnQU1
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6TFi6cHULyz8KOjC7OIQKlQpU3uPjAwhX2CCcGsgOAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC" style="background-color: #F7F7F7; background-color: inherit" title="Reference to another Resource"/>
<span title="Specimen.collection.procedure : The procedure event during which the specimen was
collected (e.g. the surgery leading to the collection of a pathology sample).">procedure</span>
<a name="Specimen.collection.procedure"> </a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
#F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px"/>
<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
#F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">0..1</td>
<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
#F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">
<a href="references.html#Reference">Reference</a> ( <a href="procedure.html">Procedure</a> ) </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
#F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">The procedure that collects the specimen
<br/> </td> </tr> <tr style="border: 0px #F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px; vertical-align: top; background-color:
white">
<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px; white-space: nowrap; background-image: url(data:image/png;bas
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<img alt="." class="hierarchy" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAAWCAYAAAABxvaqAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpw
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<img alt="." class="hierarchy" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAWCAYAAADJqhx8AAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpw
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<img alt="." class="hierarchy" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAWCAYAAADJqhx8AAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpw
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<img alt="." class="hierarchy" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAAXNSR0IArs4c6QAAAARnQU1
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6TFi6cHULyz8KOjC7OIQKlQpU3uPjAwhX2CCcGsgOAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC" style="background-color: white; background-color: inherit" title="Reference to another Resource"/>
<span title="Specimen.collection.bodySite : 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.">bodySite</span>
<a name="Specimen.collection.bodySite"> </a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px"/>
<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">0..1</td>
<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">
<a href="references.html#CodeableReference">CodeableReference</a> ( <a href="bodystructure.html">BodyStructure</a> ) </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">Anatomical collection site
<br/> Binding: <a href="valueset-body-site.html">SNOMED CT Body Structures</a> ( <a href="terminologies.html#example" title="Instances are not expected or even encouraged to draw from the specified value
set. The value set merely provides examples of the types of concepts intended
to be included.">Example</a> )
<br/> </td> </tr> <tr style="border: 0px #F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px; vertical-align: top; background-color:
#F7F7F7">
<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
#F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px; white-space: nowrap; background-image:
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<img alt="." class="hierarchy" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAWCAYAAADJqhx8AAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpw
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<img alt="." class="hierarchy" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAWCAYAAADJqhx8AAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpw
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<img alt="." class="hierarchy" src="data:image/png;base64,R0lGODlhEAAQAMQfAGm6/idTd4yTmF+v8Xa37KvW+lyh3KHJ62aq41ee2bXZ98nm/2mt5W2
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Ds=" style="background-color: #F7F7F7; background-color: inherit" title="Choice of Types"/>
<span title="Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x] : Abstinence or reduction from some or all
food, drink, or both, for a period of time prior to sample collection.">fastingStatus[x]</span>
<a name="Specimen.collection.fastingStatus_x_"> </a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
#F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">
<a href="elementdefinition-definitions.html#ElementDefinition.isSummary" style="padding-left: 3px; padding-right: 3px; color: black; null" title="This element is included in summaries">Σ</a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
#F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">0..1</td>
<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
#F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px"/>
<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
#F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">Whether or how long patient abstained from food and/or drink
<br/> Binding: <a href="http://terminology.hl7.org/4.0.0/ValueSet-v2-0916.html">hl7VS-relevantClincialInformation</a> ( <a href="terminologies.html#extensible" title="To be conformant, the concept in this element SHALL be from the specified value
set if any of the codes within the value set can apply to the concept being communicated.
If the value set does not cover the concept (based on human review), alternate
codings (or, data type allowing, text) may be included instead.">Extensible</a> )
<br/> </td> </tr> <tr style="border: 0px #F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px; vertical-align: top; background-color:
white">
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<span title="Specimen.processing : Details concerning processing and processing steps for the
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<a href="types.html#BackBoneElement">BackboneElement</a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
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<span title="Specimen.processing.method : A coded value specifying the method used to process
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<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
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<a href="datatypes.html#CodeableConcept">CodeableConcept</a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
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set. The value set merely provides examples of the types of concepts intended
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<span title="Specimen.container : The container holding the specimen. The recursive nature
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<span title="Specimen.container.device : The device resource for the the container holding the
specimen. If the container is in a holder then the referenced device will point
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solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">
<a href="references.html#Reference">Reference</a> ( <a href="device.html">Device</a> ) </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">Device resource for the container
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<span title="Specimen.container.location : The location of the container holding the specimen.">location</span> <a name="Specimen.container.location"> </a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
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<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
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<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
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<a href="references.html#Reference">Reference</a> ( <a href="location.html">Location</a> ) </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
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<span title="Specimen.container.specimenQuantity : The quantity of specimen in the container;
may be volume, dimensions, or other appropriate measurements, depending on the
specimen type.">specimenQuantity</span>
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<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
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<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
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<a href="datatypes.html#SimpleQuantity">SimpleQuantity</a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">Quantity of specimen within container
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<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
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<span title="Specimen.condition : A mode or state of being that describes the nature of the
specimen.">condition</span>
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#F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">
<a href="elementdefinition-definitions.html#ElementDefinition.isSummary" style="padding-left: 3px; padding-right: 3px; color: black; null" title="This element is included in summaries">Σ</a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
#F0F0F0 solid; padding:0px 4px 0px 4px">0..*</td>
<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
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<a href="datatypes.html#CodeableConcept">CodeableConcept</a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: #F7F7F7; border: 0px
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set if any of the codes within the value set can apply to the concept being communicated.
If the value set does not cover the concept (based on human review), alternate
codings (or, data type allowing, text) may be included instead.">Extensible</a> )
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white">
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<span title="Specimen.note : To communicate any details or issues about the specimen or during
the specimen collection. (for example: broken vial, sent with patient, frozen).">note</span>
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<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
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<td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
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<a href="datatypes.html#Annotation">Annotation</a> </td> <td class="hierarchy" style="vertical-align: top; text-align : left; background-color: white; border: 0px #F0F0F0
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<br/> <br/> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="hierarchy" colspan="5"> <br/> <a href="https://build.fhir.org/ig/FHIR/ig-guidance/readingIgs.html#table-views" title="Legend for this format"> <img alt="doco" src="help16.png" style="background-color: inherit"/> Documentation for this format </a> </td> </tr> </table> </div> </text> <extension url="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/structuredefinition-category"> <valueString value="Clinical.Diagnostics"/> </extension> <extension url="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/structuredefinition-standards-status"> <valueCode value="trial-use"/> </extension> <extension url="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/structuredefinition-fmm"> <valueInteger value="2"/> </extension> <extension url="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/structuredefinition-security-category"> <valueCode value="patient"/> </extension> <extension url="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/structuredefinition-wg"> <valueCode value="oo"/> </extension> <url value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Specimen"/> <version value="5.0.0-draft-final"/> <name value="Specimen"/> <status value="draft"/> <experimental value="false"/> <date value="2023-03-01T23:03:57+11:00"/> <publisher value="Health Level Seven International (Orders and Observations)"/> <contact> <telecom> <system value="url"/> <value value="http://hl7.org/fhir"/> </telecom> </contact> <contact> <telecom> <system value="url"/> <value value="http://www.hl7.org/Special/committees/orders/index.cfm"/> </telecom> </contact> <description value="A sample to be used for analysis."/> <jurisdiction> <coding> <system value="http://unstats.un.org/unsd/methods/m49/m49.htm"/> <code value="001"/> <display value="World"/> </coding> </jurisdiction> <fhirVersion value="5.0.0-draft-final"/> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <uri value="http://hl7.org/v3"/> <name value="RIM Mapping"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="w5"/> <uri value="http://hl7.org/fhir/fivews"/> <name value="FiveWs Pattern Mapping"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="v2"/> <uri value="http://hl7.org/v2"/> <name value="HL7 V2 Mapping"/> </mapping> <kind value="resource"/> <abstract value="false"/> <type value="Specimen"/> <baseDefinition value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/DomainResource"/> <derivation value="specialization"/> <snapshot> <element id="Specimen"> <path value="Specimen"/> <short value="Sample for analysis"/> <definition value="A sample to be used for analysis."/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> <base> <path value="Specimen"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> </base> <constraint> <key value="dom-2"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources"/> <expression value="contained.contained.empty()"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/DomainResource"/> </constraint> <constraint> <key value="dom-3"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from
elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource"/>
<expression value="contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().ofTy
pe(canonical) | %resource.descendants().ofType(uri) | %resource.descendants().ofType(url)))
or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(ofType(canonical)
= '#').exists() or descendants().where(ofType(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmat
ched', id).empty()"/>
<source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/DomainResource"/> </constraint> <constraint> <key value="dom-4"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId
or a meta.lastUpdated"/>
<expression value="contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/DomainResource"/> </constraint> <constraint> <key value="dom-5"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label"/> <expression value="contained.meta.security.empty()"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/DomainResource"/> </constraint> <constraint> <extension url="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/elementdefinition-bestpractice"> <valueBoolean value="true"/> </extension> <extension url="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/elementdefinition-bestpractice-explanation"> <valueMarkdown value="When a resource has no narrative, only systems that fully understand the data can
display the resource to a human safely. Including a human readable representation
in the resource makes for a much more robust eco-system and cheaper handling of
resources by intermediary systems. Some ecosystems restrict distribution of resources
to only those systems that do fully understand the resources, and as a consequence
implementers may believe that the narrative is superfluous. However experience
shows that such eco-systems often open up to new participants over time."/>
</extension> <key value="dom-6"/> <severity value="warning"/> <human value="A resource should have narrative for robust management"/> <expression value="text.`div`.exists()"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/DomainResource"/> </constraint> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value="Entity. Role, or Act"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value="Role[classCode=SPEC]"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="w5"/> <map value="clinical.diagnostics"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.id"> <path value="Specimen.id"/> <short value="Logical id of this artifact"/> <definition value="The logical id of the resource, as used in the URL for the resource. Once assigned,
this value never changes."/>
<comment value="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."/>
<min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <base> <path value="Resource.id"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> </base>
<type> <extension url="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/structuredefinition-fhir-type"> <valueUrl value="id"/> </extension> <code value="http://hl7.org/fhirpath/System.String"/> </type> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="true"/> </element> <element id="Specimen.meta"> <path value="Specimen.meta"/> <short value="Metadata about the resource"/> <definition value="The metadata about the resource. This is content that is maintained by the infrastructure.
Changes to the content might not always be associated with version changes to the
resource."/>
<min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <base> <path value="Resource.meta"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> </base> <type> <code value="Meta"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="true"/> </element> <element id="Specimen.implicitRules"> <path value="Specimen.implicitRules"/> <short value="A set of rules under which this content was created"/> <definition value="A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed,
and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference
to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles
etc."/>
<comment value="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."/>
<min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <base> <path value="Resource.implicitRules"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> </base> <type> <code value="uri"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="true"/> <isModifierReason value="This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional
knowledge about the resource that modifies its meaning or interpretation"/>
<isSummary value="true"/> </element> <element id="Specimen.language"> <path value="Specimen.language"/> <short value="Language of the resource content"/> <definition value="The base language in which the resource is written."/> <comment value="Language is provided to support indexing and accessibility (typically, services
such as text to speech use the language tag). The html language tag in the narrative
applies to the narrative. The language tag on the resource may be used to specify
the language of other presentations generated from the data in the resource. Not
all the content has to be in the base language. The Resource.language should not
be assumed to apply to the narrative automatically. If a language is specified,
it should it also be specified on the div element in the html (see rules in HTML5
for information about the relationship between xml:lang and the html lang attribute)."/>
<min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <base> <path value="Resource.language"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> </base> <type> <code value="code"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <binding> <extension url="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/elementdefinition-bindingName"> <valueString value="Language"/> </extension> <extension url="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/elementdefinition-isCommonBinding"> <valueBoolean value="true"/> </extension> <strength value="required"/> <description value="IETF language tag for a human language"/> <valueSet value="http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/all-languages|5.0.0-draft-final"/> <additional> <purpose value="starter"/> <valueSet value="http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages"/> </additional> </binding> </element> <element id="Specimen.text"> <path value="Specimen.text"/> <short value="Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation"/> <definition value="A human-readable narrative that contains a summary of the resource and can be used
to represent the content of the resource to a human. The narrative need not encode
all the structured data, but is required to contain sufficient detail to make it
"clinically safe" for a human to just read the narrative. Resource definitions
may define what content should be represented in the narrative to ensure clinical
safety."/>
<comment value="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."/>
<alias value="narrative"/> <alias value="html"/> <alias value="xhtml"/> <alias value="display"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <base> <path value="DomainResource.text"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> </base> <type> <code value="Narrative"/> </type> <condition value="dom-6"/> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value="Act.text?"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.contained"> <path value="Specimen.contained"/> <short value="Contained, inline Resources"/> <definition value="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."/>
<comment value="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."/>
<alias value="inline resources"/> <alias value="anonymous resources"/> <alias value="contained resources"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> <base> <path value="DomainResource.contained"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> </base> <type> <code value="Resource"/> </type> <condition value="dom-2"/> <condition value="dom-4"/> <condition value="dom-3"/> <condition value="dom-5"/> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value="N/A"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.extension"> <path value="Specimen.extension"/> <short value="Additional content defined by implementations"/> <definition value="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."/>
<comment value="There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application,
project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses
or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification
to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone."/>
<alias value="extensions"/> <alias value="user content"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> <base> <path value="DomainResource.extension"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> </base> <type> <code value="Extension"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <constraint> <key value="ext-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="Must have either extensions or value[x], not both"/> <expression value="extension.exists() != value.exists()"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Extension"/> </constraint> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value="N/A"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.modifierExtension"> <path value="Specimen.modifierExtension"/> <short value="Extensions that cannot be ignored"/> <definition value="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)."/>
<comment value="There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application,
project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses
or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification
to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone."/>
<requirements value="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](extensibility.html#modifierExtension)."/>
<alias value="extensions"/> <alias value="user content"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> <base> <path value="DomainResource.modifierExtension"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> </base> <type> <code value="Extension"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <constraint> <key value="ext-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="Must have either extensions or value[x], not both"/> <expression value="extension.exists() != value.exists()"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Extension"/> </constraint> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="true"/> <isModifierReason value="Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the
resource that contains them"/>
<isSummary value="true"/> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value="N/A"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.identifier"> <path value="Specimen.identifier"/> <short value="External Identifier"/> <definition value="Id for specimen."/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> <base> <path value="Specimen.identifier"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> </base> <type> <code value="Identifier"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="true"/> <mapping> <identity value="w5"/> <map value="FiveWs.identifier"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="v2"/> <map value="SPM-2"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".id"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.accessionIdentifier"> <path value="Specimen.accessionIdentifier"/> <short value="Identifier assigned by the lab"/> <definition value="The identifier assigned by the lab when accessioning specimen(s). This is not necessarily
the same as the specimen identifier, depending on local lab procedures."/>
<min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <base> <path value="Specimen.accessionIdentifier"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> </base> <type> <code value="Identifier"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="true"/> <mapping> <identity value="w5"/> <map value="FiveWs.identifier"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="v2"/> <map value="SPM-30 (v2.7+)"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".participation[typeCode=SBJ].act[classCode=ACSN, moodCode=EVN].id"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.status"> <path value="Specimen.status"/> <short value="available | unavailable | unsatisfactory | entered-in-error"/> <definition value="The availability of the specimen."/> <comment value="This element is labeled as a modifier because the status contains codes that mark
the resource as not currently valid."/>
<min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <base> <path value="Specimen.status"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> </base> <type> <code value="code"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="true"/> <isModifierReason value="This element is labelled as a modifier because it is a status element that contains
status entered-in-error which means that the resource should not be treated as
valid"/>
<isSummary value="true"/> <binding> <extension url="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/elementdefinition-bindingName"> <valueString value="SpecimenStatus"/> </extension> <strength value="required"/> <description value="Codes providing the status/availability of a specimen."/> <valueSet value="http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/specimen-status|5.0.0-draft-final"/> </binding> <mapping> <identity value="w5"/> <map value="FiveWs.status"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="v2"/> <map value="SPM-20"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value="status"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.type"> <path value="Specimen.type"/> <short value="Kind of material that forms the specimen"/> <definition value="The kind of material that forms the specimen."/> <comment value="The type can change the way that a specimen is handled and drives what kind of
analyses can properly be performed on the specimen. It is frequently used in diagnostic
work flow decision making systems."/>
<min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <base> <path value="Specimen.type"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> </base> <type> <code value="CodeableConcept"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="true"/> <binding> <extension url="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/elementdefinition-bindingName"> <valueString value="SpecimenType"/> </extension> <strength value="example"/> <description value="The type of the specimen."/> <valueSet value="http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0487"/> </binding> <mapping> <identity value="w5"/> <map value="FiveWs.what[x]"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="v2"/> <map value="SPM-4 and possibly SPM-5"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".code"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.subject"> <path value="Specimen.subject"/> <short value="Where the specimen came from. This may be from patient(s), from a location (e.g.,
the source of an environmental sample), or a sampling of a substance, a biologically-derived
product, or a device"/>
<definition value="Where the specimen came from. This may be from patient(s), from a location (e.g.,
the source of an environmental sample), or a sampling of a substance, a biologically-derived
product, or a device."/>
<requirements value="Must know the subject context."/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <base> <path value="Specimen.subject"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> </base> <type> <code value="Reference"/> <targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient"/> <targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Group"/> <targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Device"/> <targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/BiologicallyDerivedProduct"/> <targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Substance"/> <targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Location"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="true"/> <mapping> <identity value="w5"/> <map value="FiveWs.subject[x]"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".scoper or .scoper.playsRole"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="w5"/> <map value="FiveWs.subject"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.receivedTime"> <path value="Specimen.receivedTime"/> <short value="The time when specimen is received by the testing laboratory"/> <definition value="Time when specimen is received by the testing laboratory for processing or testing."/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <base> <path value="Specimen.receivedTime"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> </base> <type> <code value="dateTime"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="true"/> <mapping> <identity value="w5"/> <map value="FiveWs.done[x]"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="v2"/> <map value="SPM-18"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".participation[typeCode=SBJ].act[code=SPCREC, moodCode=EVN].effectiveTime"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.parent"> <path value="Specimen.parent"/> <short value="Specimen from which this specimen originated"/> <definition value="Reference to the parent (source) specimen which is used when the specimen was either
derived from or a component of another specimen."/>
<comment value="The parent specimen could be the source from which the current specimen is derived
by some processing step (e.g. an aliquot or isolate or extracted nucleic acids
from clinical samples) or one of many specimens that were combined to create a
pooled sample."/>
<min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> <base> <path value="Specimen.parent"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> </base> <type> <code value="Reference"/> <targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Specimen"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".scoper (if parent) .player.scopesRole[classCode=SPEC].player (if child)"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.request"> <path value="Specimen.request"/> <short value="Why the specimen was collected"/> <definition value="Details concerning a service request that required a specimen to be collected."/> <comment value="The request may be explicit or implied such with a ServiceRequest that requires
a blood draw."/>
<min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> <base> <path value="Specimen.request"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> </base> <type> <code value="Reference"/> <targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/ServiceRequest"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="w5"/> <map value="FiveWs.why[x]"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="v2"/> <map value="ORC? OBR-2/3?"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value="outboundRelationship[typeCode=FLFS].target"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.combined"> <path value="Specimen.combined"/> <short value="grouped | pooled"/> <definition value="This element signifies if the specimen is part of a group or pooled."/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <base> <path value="Specimen.combined"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> </base> <type> <code value="code"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="true"/> <binding> <extension url="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/elementdefinition-bindingName"> <valueString value="PublicationStatus"/> </extension> <extension url="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/elementdefinition-isCommonBinding"> <valueBoolean value="true"/> </extension> <strength value="required"/> <description value="Codes for the combined status of a specimen."/> <valueSet value="http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/specimen-combined|5.0.0-draft-final"/> </binding> </element> <element id="Specimen.role"> <path value="Specimen.role"/> <short value="The role the specimen serves"/> <definition value="The role or reason for the specimen in the testing workflow."/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> <base> <path value="Specimen.role"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> </base> <type> <code value="CodeableConcept"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <binding> <extension url="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/elementdefinition-bindingName"> <valueString value="SpecimenRole"/> </extension> <strength value="preferred"/> <description value="Codes describing specimen role."/> <valueSet value="http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/specimen-role"/> </binding> <mapping> <identity value="v2"/> <map value="SPM-10"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.feature"> <path value="Specimen.feature"/> <short value="The physical feature of a specimen"/> <definition value="A physical feature or landmark on a specimen, highlighted for context by the collector
of the specimen (e.g. surgeon), that identifies the type of feature as well as
its meaning (e.g. the red ink indicating the resection margin of the right lobe
of the excised prostate tissue or wire loop at radiologically suspected tumor location)."/>
<min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> <base> <path value="Specimen.feature"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> </base> <type> <code value="BackboneElement"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".player.scopingRole[classCode=FEAT].scoper"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.feature.id"> <path value="Specimen.feature.id"/> <representation value="xmlAttr"/> <short value="Unique id for inter-element referencing"/> <definition value="Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may
be any string value that does not contain spaces."/>
<min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <base> <path value="Element.id"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> </base>
<type> <extension url="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/structuredefinition-fhir-type"> <valueUrl value="string"/> </extension> <code value="http://hl7.org/fhirpath/System.String"/> </type> <condition value="ele-1"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value="n/a"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.feature.extension"> <path value="Specimen.feature.extension"/> <short value="Additional content defined by implementations"/> <definition value="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."/>
<comment value="There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application,
project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses
or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification
to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone."/>
<alias value="extensions"/> <alias value="user content"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> <base> <path value="Element.extension"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> </base> <type> <code value="Extension"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <constraint> <key value="ext-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="Must have either extensions or value[x], not both"/> <expression value="extension.exists() != value.exists()"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Extension"/> </constraint> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value="n/a"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.feature.modifierExtension"> <path value="Specimen.feature.modifierExtension"/> <short value="Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized"/> <definition value="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)."/>
<comment value="There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application,
project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses
or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification
to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone."/>
<requirements value="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](extensibility.html#modifierExtension)."/>
<alias value="extensions"/> <alias value="user content"/> <alias value="modifiers"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> <base> <path value="BackboneElement.modifierExtension"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> </base> <type> <code value="Extension"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <constraint> <key value="ext-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="Must have either extensions or value[x], not both"/> <expression value="extension.exists() != value.exists()"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Extension"/> </constraint> <isModifier value="true"/> <isModifierReason value="Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the
element that contains them"/>
<isSummary value="true"/> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value="N/A"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.feature.type"> <path value="Specimen.feature.type"/> <short value="Highlighted feature"/> <definition value="The landmark or feature being highlighted."/> <min value="1"/> <max value="1"/> <base> <path value="Specimen.feature.type"/> <min value="1"/> <max value="1"/> </base> <type> <code value="CodeableConcept"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <binding> <extension url="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/elementdefinition-bindingName"> <valueString value="SpecimenFeatureType"/> </extension> <strength value="example"/> <description value="SNOMED CT Body site concepts"/> <valueSet value="http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site"/> </binding> <mapping> <identity value="w5"/> <map value="FiveWs.what[x]"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".code"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.feature.description"> <path value="Specimen.feature.description"/> <short value="Information about the feature"/> <definition value="Description of the feature of the specimen."/> <min value="1"/> <max value="1"/> <base> <path value="Specimen.feature.description"/> <min value="1"/> <max value="1"/> </base> <type> <code value="string"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".text"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.collection"> <path value="Specimen.collection"/> <short value="Collection details"/> <definition value="Details concerning the specimen collection."/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <base> <path value="Specimen.collection"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> </base> <type> <code value="BackboneElement"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="v2"/> <map value="SPM-14"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".participation[typeCode=SBJ].act[classCode=SPECCOLLECT, moodCode=EVN]"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.collection.id"> <path value="Specimen.collection.id"/> <representation value="xmlAttr"/> <short value="Unique id for inter-element referencing"/> <definition value="Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may
be any string value that does not contain spaces."/>
<min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <base> <path value="Element.id"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> </base>
<type> <extension url="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/structuredefinition-fhir-type"> <valueUrl value="string"/> </extension> <code value="http://hl7.org/fhirpath/System.String"/> </type> <condition value="ele-1"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value="n/a"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.collection.extension"> <path value="Specimen.collection.extension"/> <short value="Additional content defined by implementations"/> <definition value="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."/>
<comment value="There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application,
project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses
or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification
to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone."/>
<alias value="extensions"/> <alias value="user content"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> <base> <path value="Element.extension"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> </base> <type> <code value="Extension"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <constraint> <key value="ext-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="Must have either extensions or value[x], not both"/> <expression value="extension.exists() != value.exists()"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Extension"/> </constraint> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value="n/a"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.collection.modifierExtension"> <path value="Specimen.collection.modifierExtension"/> <short value="Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized"/> <definition value="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)."/>
<comment value="There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application,
project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses
or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification
to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone."/>
<requirements value="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](extensibility.html#modifierExtension)."/>
<alias value="extensions"/> <alias value="user content"/> <alias value="modifiers"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> <base> <path value="BackboneElement.modifierExtension"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> </base> <type> <code value="Extension"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <constraint> <key value="ext-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="Must have either extensions or value[x], not both"/> <expression value="extension.exists() != value.exists()"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Extension"/> </constraint> <isModifier value="true"/> <isModifierReason value="Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the
element that contains them"/>
<isSummary value="true"/> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value="N/A"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.collection.collector"> <path value="Specimen.collection.collector"/> <short value="Who collected the specimen"/> <definition value="Person who collected the specimen."/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <base> <path value="Specimen.collection.collector"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> </base> <type> <code value="Reference"/> <targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Practitioner"/> <targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/PractitionerRole"/> <targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient"/> <targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/RelatedPerson"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="true"/> <mapping> <identity value="w5"/> <map value="FiveWs.actor"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="v2"/> <map value="PRT"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".participation[typeCode=PFM].role"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.collection.collected[x]"> <path value="Specimen.collection.collected[x]"/> <short value="Collection time"/> <definition value="Time when specimen was collected from subject - the physiologically relevant time."/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <base> <path value="Specimen.collection.collected[x]"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> </base> <type> <code value="dateTime"/> </type> <type> <code value="Period"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="true"/> <mapping> <identity value="w5"/> <map value="FiveWs.init"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="v2"/> <map value="SPM-17"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".effectiveTime"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.collection.duration"> <path value="Specimen.collection.duration"/> <short value="How long it took to collect specimen"/> <definition value="The span of time over which the collection of a specimen occurred."/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <base> <path value="Specimen.collection.duration"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> </base> <type> <code value="Duration"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="true"/> <mapping> <identity value="w5"/> <map value="FiveWs.init"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.collection.quantity"> <path value="Specimen.collection.quantity"/> <short value="The quantity of specimen collected"/> <definition value="The quantity of specimen collected; for instance the volume of a blood sample,
or the physical measurement of an anatomic pathology sample."/>
<min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <base> <path value="Specimen.collection.quantity"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> </base> <type> <code value="Quantity"/> <profile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/SimpleQuantity"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="v2"/> <map value="SPM-12"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".participation[typeCode=SBJ].role[classCode=SPEC].player.quantity"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.collection.method"> <path value="Specimen.collection.method"/> <short value="Technique used to perform collection"/> <definition value="A coded value specifying the technique that is used to perform the procedure."/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <base> <path value="Specimen.collection.method"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> </base> <type> <code value="CodeableConcept"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <binding> <extension url="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/elementdefinition-bindingName"> <valueString value="SpecimenCollectionMethod"/> </extension> <strength value="example"/> <description value="The technique that is used to perform the procedure."/> <valueSet value="http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/specimen-collection-method"/> </binding> <mapping> <identity value="v2"/> <map value="SPM-7"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".methodCode"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.collection.device"> <path value="Specimen.collection.device"/> <short value="Device used to perform collection"/> <definition value="A coded value specifying the technique that is used to perform the procedure."/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <base> <path value="Specimen.collection.device"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> </base> <type> <code value="CodeableReference"/> <targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Device"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <binding> <extension url="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/elementdefinition-bindingName"> <valueString value="SpecimenCollectionDevice"/> </extension> <strength value="example"/> <description value="The device that was used to obtain the specimen (e.g. a catheter or catheter part
used to draw the blood via a central line)."/>
</binding> <mapping> <identity value="v2"/> <map value="SPM-14"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value="participation[typeCode=DEV]"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.collection.procedure"> <path value="Specimen.collection.procedure"/> <short value="The procedure that collects the specimen"/> <definition value="The procedure event during which the specimen was collected (e.g. the surgery leading
to the collection of a pathology sample)."/>
<min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <base> <path value="Specimen.collection.procedure"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> </base> <type> <code value="Reference"/> <targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Procedure"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> </element> <element id="Specimen.collection.bodySite"> <path value="Specimen.collection.bodySite"/> <short value="Anatomical collection site"/> <definition value="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."/>
<comment value="Reasons for using BodyStructure reference include: 1.) Need to identify a specific
site instance (e.g. a specific mole), 2.) a single pre-coordinated coded concept
for the body site does not exist, 3.) a desire to represent bodySite using multiple
attributes (e.g. modifiers)."/>
<min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <base> <path value="Specimen.collection.bodySite"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> </base> <type> <code value="CodeableReference"/> <targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/BodyStructure"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <binding> <extension url="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/elementdefinition-bindingName"> <valueString value="BodySite"/> </extension> <strength value="example"/> <description value="SNOMED CT Body site concepts"/> <valueSet value="http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site"/> </binding> <mapping> <identity value="v2"/> <map value="SPM-8 and SPM-9"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".targetSiteCode"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]"> <path value="Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]"/> <short value="Whether or how long patient abstained from food and/or drink"/> <definition value="Abstinence or reduction from some or all food, drink, or both, for a period of
time prior to sample collection."/>
<comment value="Representing fasting status using this element is preferred to representing it
with an observation using a 'pre-coordinated code' such as LOINC 2005-7 (Calcium
[Moles/time] in 2 hour Urine --12 hours fasting), or using a component observation
` such as `Observation.component code` = LOINC 49541-6 (Fasting status - Reported)."/>
<requirements value="Many diagnostic tests require fasting to facilitate accurate interpretation."/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <base> <path value="Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> </base> <type> <code value="CodeableConcept"/> </type> <type> <code value="Duration"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="true"/> <binding> <extension url="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/elementdefinition-bindingName"> <valueString value="FastingStatus"/> </extension> <strength value="extensible"/> <description value="Codes describing the fasting status of the patient."/> <valueSet value="http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0916"/> </binding> <mapping> <identity value="v2"/> <map value="OBR-"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.processing"> <path value="Specimen.processing"/> <short value="Processing and processing step details"/> <definition value="Details concerning processing and processing steps for the specimen."/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> <base> <path value="Specimen.processing"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> </base> <type> <code value="BackboneElement"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".participation[typeCode=SBJ].act[code=SPCTRT, moodCode=EVN]"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.processing.id"> <path value="Specimen.processing.id"/> <representation value="xmlAttr"/> <short value="Unique id for inter-element referencing"/> <definition value="Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may
be any string value that does not contain spaces."/>
<min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <base> <path value="Element.id"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> </base>
<type> <extension url="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/structuredefinition-fhir-type"> <valueUrl value="string"/> </extension> <code value="http://hl7.org/fhirpath/System.String"/> </type> <condition value="ele-1"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value="n/a"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.processing.extension"> <path value="Specimen.processing.extension"/> <short value="Additional content defined by implementations"/> <definition value="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."/>
<comment value="There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application,
project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses
or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification
to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone."/>
<alias value="extensions"/> <alias value="user content"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> <base> <path value="Element.extension"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> </base> <type> <code value="Extension"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <constraint> <key value="ext-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="Must have either extensions or value[x], not both"/> <expression value="extension.exists() != value.exists()"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Extension"/> </constraint> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value="n/a"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.processing.modifierExtension"> <path value="Specimen.processing.modifierExtension"/> <short value="Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized"/> <definition value="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)."/>
<comment value="There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application,
project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses
or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification
to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone."/>
<requirements value="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](extensibility.html#modifierExtension)."/>
<alias value="extensions"/> <alias value="user content"/> <alias value="modifiers"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> <base> <path value="BackboneElement.modifierExtension"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> </base> <type> <code value="Extension"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <constraint> <key value="ext-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="Must have either extensions or value[x], not both"/> <expression value="extension.exists() != value.exists()"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Extension"/> </constraint> <isModifier value="true"/> <isModifierReason value="Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the
element that contains them"/>
<isSummary value="true"/> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value="N/A"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.processing.description"> <path value="Specimen.processing.description"/> <short value="Textual description of procedure"/> <definition value="Textual description of procedure."/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <base> <path value="Specimen.processing.description"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> </base> <type> <code value="string"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".text"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.processing.method"> <path value="Specimen.processing.method"/> <short value="Indicates the treatment step applied to the specimen"/> <definition value="A coded value specifying the method used to process the specimen."/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <base> <path value="Specimen.processing.method"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> </base> <type> <code value="CodeableConcept"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <binding> <extension url="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/elementdefinition-bindingName"> <valueString value="SpecimenProcessingMethod"/> </extension> <strength value="example"/> <description value="Type indicating the technique used to process the specimen."/> <valueSet value="http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/specimen-processing-method"/> </binding> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".code"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.processing.additive"> <path value="Specimen.processing.additive"/> <short value="Material used in the processing step"/> <definition value="Material used in the processing step."/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> <base> <path value="Specimen.processing.additive"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> </base> <type> <code value="Reference"/> <targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Substance"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="v2"/> <map value="SPM-6"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".participation[typeCode=CSM].role[classCode=ADTV].code"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.processing.time[x]"> <path value="Specimen.processing.time[x]"/> <short value="Date and time of specimen processing"/> <definition value="A record of the time or period when the specimen processing occurred. For example
the time of sample fixation or the period of time the sample was in formalin."/>
<min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <base> <path value="Specimen.processing.time[x]"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> </base> <type> <code value="dateTime"/> </type> <type> <code value="Period"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".effectiveTime"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.container"> <path value="Specimen.container"/> <short value="Direct container of specimen (tube/slide, etc.)"/> <definition value="The container holding the specimen. The recursive nature of containers; i.e. blood
in tube in tray in rack is not addressed here."/>
<min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> <base> <path value="Specimen.container"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> </base> <type> <code value="BackboneElement"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".player.scopingRole[classCode=CONT].scoper"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.container.id"> <path value="Specimen.container.id"/> <representation value="xmlAttr"/> <short value="Unique id for inter-element referencing"/> <definition value="Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may
be any string value that does not contain spaces."/>
<min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <base> <path value="Element.id"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> </base>
<type> <extension url="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/structuredefinition-fhir-type"> <valueUrl value="string"/> </extension> <code value="http://hl7.org/fhirpath/System.String"/> </type> <condition value="ele-1"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value="n/a"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.container.extension"> <path value="Specimen.container.extension"/> <short value="Additional content defined by implementations"/> <definition value="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."/>
<comment value="There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application,
project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses
or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification
to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone."/>
<alias value="extensions"/> <alias value="user content"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> <base> <path value="Element.extension"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> </base> <type> <code value="Extension"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <constraint> <key value="ext-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="Must have either extensions or value[x], not both"/> <expression value="extension.exists() != value.exists()"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Extension"/> </constraint> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value="n/a"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.container.modifierExtension"> <path value="Specimen.container.modifierExtension"/> <short value="Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized"/> <definition value="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)."/>
<comment value="There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application,
project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses
or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification
to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone."/>
<requirements value="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](extensibility.html#modifierExtension)."/>
<alias value="extensions"/> <alias value="user content"/> <alias value="modifiers"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> <base> <path value="BackboneElement.modifierExtension"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> </base> <type> <code value="Extension"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <constraint> <key value="ext-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="Must have either extensions or value[x], not both"/> <expression value="extension.exists() != value.exists()"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Extension"/> </constraint> <isModifier value="true"/> <isModifierReason value="Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the
element that contains them"/>
<isSummary value="true"/> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value="N/A"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.container.device"> <path value="Specimen.container.device"/> <short value="Device resource for the container"/> <definition value="The device resource for the the container holding the specimen. If the container
is in a holder then the referenced device will point to a parent device."/>
<min value="1"/> <max value="1"/> <base> <path value="Specimen.container.device"/> <min value="1"/> <max value="1"/> </base> <type> <code value="Reference"/> <targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Device"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value="participation[typeCode=DEV]"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.container.location"> <path value="Specimen.container.location"/> <short value="Where the container is"/> <definition value="The location of the container holding the specimen."/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <base> <path value="Specimen.container.location"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> </base> <type> <code value="Reference"/> <targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Location"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="w5"/> <map value="FiveWs.where[x]"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".participation[typeCode=LOC].role"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.container.specimenQuantity"> <path value="Specimen.container.specimenQuantity"/> <short value="Quantity of specimen within container"/> <definition value="The quantity of specimen in the container; may be volume, dimensions, or other
appropriate measurements, depending on the specimen type."/>
<min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <base> <path value="Specimen.container.specimenQuantity"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> </base> <type> <code value="Quantity"/> <profile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/SimpleQuantity"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="v2"/> <map value="SAC-23 (value) SAC-24 (units"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".playedRole[classCode=CONT].quantity"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.condition"> <path value="Specimen.condition"/> <short value="State of the specimen"/> <definition value="A mode or state of being that describes the nature of the specimen."/> <comment value="Specimen condition is an observation made about the specimen. It's a point-in-time
assessment. It can be used to assess its quality or appropriateness for a specific
test."/>
<requirements value="The specimen condition can be used to assess its quality or appropriateness for
a specific test."/>
<min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> <base> <path value="Specimen.condition"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> </base> <type> <code value="CodeableConcept"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="true"/> <binding> <extension url="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/elementdefinition-bindingName"> <valueString value="SpecimenCondition"/> </extension> <strength value="extensible"/> <description value="Codes describing the state of the specimen."/> <valueSet value="http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0493"/> </binding> <mapping> <identity value="v2"/> <map value="SPM-24"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.note"> <path value="Specimen.note"/> <short value="Comments"/> <definition value="To communicate any details or issues about the specimen or during the specimen
collection. (for example: broken vial, sent with patient, frozen)."/>
<min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> <base> <path value="Specimen.note"/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> </base> <type> <code value="Annotation"/> </type> <constraint> <key value="ele-1"/> <severity value="error"/> <human value="All FHIR elements must have a @value or children"/> <expression value="hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())"/> <source value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Element"/> </constraint> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="v2"/> <map value="OBX"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".inboundRelationship[typeCode=SUBJ].source[classCode=OBS, moodCode=EVN, code="annotation
"].value"/>
</mapping> </element> </snapshot> <differential> <element id="Specimen"> <path value="Specimen"/> <short value="Sample for analysis"/> <definition value="A sample to be used for analysis."/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value="Role[classCode=SPEC]"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="w5"/> <map value="clinical.diagnostics"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.identifier"> <path value="Specimen.identifier"/> <short value="External Identifier"/> <definition value="Id for specimen."/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> <type> <code value="Identifier"/> </type> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="true"/> <mapping> <identity value="w5"/> <map value="FiveWs.identifier"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="v2"/> <map value="SPM-2"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".id"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.accessionIdentifier"> <path value="Specimen.accessionIdentifier"/> <short value="Identifier assigned by the lab"/> <definition value="The identifier assigned by the lab when accessioning specimen(s). This is not necessarily
the same as the specimen identifier, depending on local lab procedures."/>
<min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <type> <code value="Identifier"/> </type> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="true"/> <mapping> <identity value="w5"/> <map value="FiveWs.identifier"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="v2"/> <map value="SPM-30 (v2.7+)"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".participation[typeCode=SBJ].act[classCode=ACSN, moodCode=EVN].id"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.status"> <path value="Specimen.status"/> <short value="available | unavailable | unsatisfactory | entered-in-error"/> <definition value="The availability of the specimen."/> <comment value="This element is labeled as a modifier because the status contains codes that mark
the resource as not currently valid."/>
<min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <type> <code value="code"/> </type> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="true"/> <isModifierReason value="This element is labelled as a modifier because it is a status element that contains
status entered-in-error which means that the resource should not be treated as
valid"/>
<isSummary value="true"/> <binding> <extension url="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/elementdefinition-bindingName"> <valueString value="SpecimenStatus"/> </extension> <strength value="required"/> <description value="Codes providing the status/availability of a specimen."/> <valueSet value="http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/specimen-status|5.0.0-draft-final"/> </binding> <mapping> <identity value="w5"/> <map value="FiveWs.status"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="v2"/> <map value="SPM-20"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value="status"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.type"> <path value="Specimen.type"/> <short value="Kind of material that forms the specimen"/> <definition value="The kind of material that forms the specimen."/> <comment value="The type can change the way that a specimen is handled and drives what kind of
analyses can properly be performed on the specimen. It is frequently used in diagnostic
work flow decision making systems."/>
<min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <type> <code value="CodeableConcept"/> </type> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="true"/> <binding> <extension url="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/elementdefinition-bindingName"> <valueString value="SpecimenType"/> </extension> <strength value="example"/> <description value="The type of the specimen."/> <valueSet value="http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0487"/> </binding> <mapping> <identity value="w5"/> <map value="FiveWs.what[x]"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="v2"/> <map value="SPM-4 and possibly SPM-5"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".code"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.subject"> <path value="Specimen.subject"/> <short value="Where the specimen came from. This may be from patient(s), from a location (e.g.,
the source of an environmental sample), or a sampling of a substance, a biologically-derived
product, or a device"/>
<definition value="Where the specimen came from. This may be from patient(s), from a location (e.g.,
the source of an environmental sample), or a sampling of a substance, a biologically-derived
product, or a device."/>
<requirements value="Must know the subject context."/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <type> <code value="Reference"/> <targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient"/> <targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Group"/> <targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Device"/> <targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/BiologicallyDerivedProduct"/> <targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Substance"/> <targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Location"/> </type> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="true"/> <mapping> <identity value="w5"/> <map value="FiveWs.subject[x]"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".scoper or .scoper.playsRole"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="w5"/> <map value="FiveWs.subject"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.receivedTime"> <path value="Specimen.receivedTime"/> <short value="The time when specimen is received by the testing laboratory"/> <definition value="Time when specimen is received by the testing laboratory for processing or testing."/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <type> <code value="dateTime"/> </type> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="true"/> <mapping> <identity value="w5"/> <map value="FiveWs.done[x]"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="v2"/> <map value="SPM-18"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".participation[typeCode=SBJ].act[code=SPCREC, moodCode=EVN].effectiveTime"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.parent"> <path value="Specimen.parent"/> <short value="Specimen from which this specimen originated"/> <definition value="Reference to the parent (source) specimen which is used when the specimen was either
derived from or a component of another specimen."/>
<comment value="The parent specimen could be the source from which the current specimen is derived
by some processing step (e.g. an aliquot or isolate or extracted nucleic acids
from clinical samples) or one of many specimens that were combined to create a
pooled sample."/>
<min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> <type> <code value="Reference"/> <targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Specimen"/> </type> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".scoper (if parent) .player.scopesRole[classCode=SPEC].player (if child)"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.request"> <path value="Specimen.request"/> <short value="Why the specimen was collected"/> <definition value="Details concerning a service request that required a specimen to be collected."/> <comment value="The request may be explicit or implied such with a ServiceRequest that requires
a blood draw."/>
<min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> <type> <code value="Reference"/> <targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/ServiceRequest"/> </type> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="w5"/> <map value="FiveWs.why[x]"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="v2"/> <map value="ORC? OBR-2/3?"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value="outboundRelationship[typeCode=FLFS].target"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.combined"> <path value="Specimen.combined"/> <short value="grouped | pooled"/> <definition value="This element signifies if the specimen is part of a group or pooled."/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <type> <code value="code"/> </type> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="true"/> <binding> <extension url="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/elementdefinition-bindingName"> <valueString value="PublicationStatus"/> </extension> <extension url="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/elementdefinition-isCommonBinding"> <valueBoolean value="true"/> </extension> <strength value="required"/> <description value="Codes for the combined status of a specimen."/> <valueSet value="http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/specimen-combined|5.0.0-draft-final"/> </binding> </element> <element id="Specimen.role"> <path value="Specimen.role"/> <short value="The role the specimen serves"/> <definition value="The role or reason for the specimen in the testing workflow."/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> <type> <code value="CodeableConcept"/> </type> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <binding> <extension url="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/elementdefinition-bindingName"> <valueString value="SpecimenRole"/> </extension> <strength value="preferred"/> <description value="Codes describing specimen role."/> <valueSet value="http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/specimen-role"/> </binding> <mapping> <identity value="v2"/> <map value="SPM-10"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.feature"> <path value="Specimen.feature"/> <short value="The physical feature of a specimen"/> <definition value="A physical feature or landmark on a specimen, highlighted for context by the collector
of the specimen (e.g. surgeon), that identifies the type of feature as well as
its meaning (e.g. the red ink indicating the resection margin of the right lobe
of the excised prostate tissue or wire loop at radiologically suspected tumor location)."/>
<min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> <type> <code value="BackboneElement"/> </type> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".player.scopingRole[classCode=FEAT].scoper"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.feature.type"> <path value="Specimen.feature.type"/> <short value="Highlighted feature"/> <definition value="The landmark or feature being highlighted."/> <min value="1"/> <max value="1"/> <type> <code value="CodeableConcept"/> </type> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <binding> <extension url="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/elementdefinition-bindingName"> <valueString value="SpecimenFeatureType"/> </extension> <strength value="example"/> <description value="SNOMED CT Body site concepts"/> <valueSet value="http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site"/> </binding> <mapping> <identity value="w5"/> <map value="FiveWs.what[x]"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".code"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.feature.description"> <path value="Specimen.feature.description"/> <short value="Information about the feature"/> <definition value="Description of the feature of the specimen."/> <min value="1"/> <max value="1"/> <type> <code value="string"/> </type> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".text"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.collection"> <path value="Specimen.collection"/> <short value="Collection details"/> <definition value="Details concerning the specimen collection."/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <type> <code value="BackboneElement"/> </type> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="v2"/> <map value="SPM-14"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".participation[typeCode=SBJ].act[classCode=SPECCOLLECT, moodCode=EVN]"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.collection.collector"> <path value="Specimen.collection.collector"/> <short value="Who collected the specimen"/> <definition value="Person who collected the specimen."/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <type> <code value="Reference"/> <targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Practitioner"/> <targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/PractitionerRole"/> <targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient"/> <targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/RelatedPerson"/> </type> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="true"/> <mapping> <identity value="w5"/> <map value="FiveWs.actor"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="v2"/> <map value="PRT"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".participation[typeCode=PFM].role"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.collection.collected[x]"> <path value="Specimen.collection.collected[x]"/> <short value="Collection time"/> <definition value="Time when specimen was collected from subject - the physiologically relevant time."/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <type> <code value="dateTime"/> </type> <type> <code value="Period"/> </type> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="true"/> <mapping> <identity value="w5"/> <map value="FiveWs.init"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="v2"/> <map value="SPM-17"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".effectiveTime"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.collection.duration"> <path value="Specimen.collection.duration"/> <short value="How long it took to collect specimen"/> <definition value="The span of time over which the collection of a specimen occurred."/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <type> <code value="Duration"/> </type> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="true"/> <mapping> <identity value="w5"/> <map value="FiveWs.init"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.collection.quantity"> <path value="Specimen.collection.quantity"/> <short value="The quantity of specimen collected"/> <definition value="The quantity of specimen collected; for instance the volume of a blood sample,
or the physical measurement of an anatomic pathology sample."/>
<min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <type> <code value="Quantity"/> <profile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/SimpleQuantity"/> </type> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="v2"/> <map value="SPM-12"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".participation[typeCode=SBJ].role[classCode=SPEC].player.quantity"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.collection.method"> <path value="Specimen.collection.method"/> <short value="Technique used to perform collection"/> <definition value="A coded value specifying the technique that is used to perform the procedure."/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <type> <code value="CodeableConcept"/> </type> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <binding> <extension url="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/elementdefinition-bindingName"> <valueString value="SpecimenCollectionMethod"/> </extension> <strength value="example"/> <description value="The technique that is used to perform the procedure."/> <valueSet value="http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/specimen-collection-method"/> </binding> <mapping> <identity value="v2"/> <map value="SPM-7"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".methodCode"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.collection.device"> <path value="Specimen.collection.device"/> <short value="Device used to perform collection"/> <definition value="A coded value specifying the technique that is used to perform the procedure."/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <type> <code value="CodeableReference"/> <targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Device"/> </type> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <binding> <extension url="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/elementdefinition-bindingName"> <valueString value="SpecimenCollectionDevice"/> </extension> <strength value="example"/> <description value="The device that was used to obtain the specimen (e.g. a catheter or catheter part
used to draw the blood via a central line)."/>
</binding> <mapping> <identity value="v2"/> <map value="SPM-14"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value="participation[typeCode=DEV]"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.collection.procedure"> <path value="Specimen.collection.procedure"/> <short value="The procedure that collects the specimen"/> <definition value="The procedure event during which the specimen was collected (e.g. the surgery leading
to the collection of a pathology sample)."/>
<min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <type> <code value="Reference"/> <targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Procedure"/> </type> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> </element> <element id="Specimen.collection.bodySite"> <path value="Specimen.collection.bodySite"/> <short value="Anatomical collection site"/> <definition value="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."/>
<comment value="Reasons for using BodyStructure reference include: 1.) Need to identify a specific
site instance (e.g. a specific mole), 2.) a single pre-coordinated coded concept
for the body site does not exist, 3.) a desire to represent bodySite using multiple
attributes (e.g. modifiers)."/>
<min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <type> <code value="CodeableReference"/> <targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/BodyStructure"/> </type> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <binding> <extension url="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/elementdefinition-bindingName"> <valueString value="BodySite"/> </extension> <strength value="example"/> <description value="SNOMED CT Body site concepts"/> <valueSet value="http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site"/> </binding> <mapping> <identity value="v2"/> <map value="SPM-8 and SPM-9"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".targetSiteCode"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]"> <path value="Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]"/> <short value="Whether or how long patient abstained from food and/or drink"/> <definition value="Abstinence or reduction from some or all food, drink, or both, for a period of
time prior to sample collection."/>
<comment value="Representing fasting status using this element is preferred to representing it
with an observation using a 'pre-coordinated code' such as LOINC 2005-7 (Calcium
[Moles/time] in 2 hour Urine --12 hours fasting), or using a component observation
` such as `Observation.component code` = LOINC 49541-6 (Fasting status - Reported)."/>
<requirements value="Many diagnostic tests require fasting to facilitate accurate interpretation."/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <type> <code value="CodeableConcept"/> </type> <type> <code value="Duration"/> </type> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="true"/> <binding> <extension url="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/elementdefinition-bindingName"> <valueString value="FastingStatus"/> </extension> <strength value="extensible"/> <description value="Codes describing the fasting status of the patient."/> <valueSet value="http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0916"/> </binding> <mapping> <identity value="v2"/> <map value="OBR-"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.processing"> <path value="Specimen.processing"/> <short value="Processing and processing step details"/> <definition value="Details concerning processing and processing steps for the specimen."/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> <type> <code value="BackboneElement"/> </type> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".participation[typeCode=SBJ].act[code=SPCTRT, moodCode=EVN]"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.processing.description"> <path value="Specimen.processing.description"/> <short value="Textual description of procedure"/> <definition value="Textual description of procedure."/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <type> <code value="string"/> </type> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".text"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.processing.method"> <path value="Specimen.processing.method"/> <short value="Indicates the treatment step applied to the specimen"/> <definition value="A coded value specifying the method used to process the specimen."/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <type> <code value="CodeableConcept"/> </type> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <binding> <extension url="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/elementdefinition-bindingName"> <valueString value="SpecimenProcessingMethod"/> </extension> <strength value="example"/> <description value="Type indicating the technique used to process the specimen."/> <valueSet value="http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/specimen-processing-method"/> </binding> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".code"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.processing.additive"> <path value="Specimen.processing.additive"/> <short value="Material used in the processing step"/> <definition value="Material used in the processing step."/> <min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> <type> <code value="Reference"/> <targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Substance"/> </type> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="v2"/> <map value="SPM-6"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".participation[typeCode=CSM].role[classCode=ADTV].code"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.processing.time[x]"> <path value="Specimen.processing.time[x]"/> <short value="Date and time of specimen processing"/> <definition value="A record of the time or period when the specimen processing occurred. For example
the time of sample fixation or the period of time the sample was in formalin."/>
<min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <type> <code value="dateTime"/> </type> <type> <code value="Period"/> </type> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".effectiveTime"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.container"> <path value="Specimen.container"/> <short value="Direct container of specimen (tube/slide, etc.)"/> <definition value="The container holding the specimen. The recursive nature of containers; i.e. blood
in tube in tray in rack is not addressed here."/>
<min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> <type> <code value="BackboneElement"/> </type> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".player.scopingRole[classCode=CONT].scoper"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.container.device"> <path value="Specimen.container.device"/> <short value="Device resource for the container"/> <definition value="The device resource for the the container holding the specimen. If the container
is in a holder then the referenced device will point to a parent device."/>
<min value="1"/> <max value="1"/> <type> <code value="Reference"/> <targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Device"/> </type> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value="participation[typeCode=DEV]"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.container.location"> <path value="Specimen.container.location"/> <short value="Where the container is"/> <definition value="The location of the container holding the specimen."/> <min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <type> <code value="Reference"/> <targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Location"/> </type> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="w5"/> <map value="FiveWs.where[x]"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".participation[typeCode=LOC].role"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.container.specimenQuantity"> <path value="Specimen.container.specimenQuantity"/> <short value="Quantity of specimen within container"/> <definition value="The quantity of specimen in the container; may be volume, dimensions, or other
appropriate measurements, depending on the specimen type."/>
<min value="0"/> <max value="1"/> <type> <code value="Quantity"/> <profile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/SimpleQuantity"/> </type> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="v2"/> <map value="SAC-23 (value) SAC-24 (units"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".playedRole[classCode=CONT].quantity"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.condition"> <path value="Specimen.condition"/> <short value="State of the specimen"/> <definition value="A mode or state of being that describes the nature of the specimen."/> <comment value="Specimen condition is an observation made about the specimen. It's a point-in-time
assessment. It can be used to assess its quality or appropriateness for a specific
test."/>
<requirements value="The specimen condition can be used to assess its quality or appropriateness for
a specific test."/>
<min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> <type> <code value="CodeableConcept"/> </type> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="true"/> <binding> <extension url="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/elementdefinition-bindingName"> <valueString value="SpecimenCondition"/> </extension> <strength value="extensible"/> <description value="Codes describing the state of the specimen."/> <valueSet value="http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0493"/> </binding> <mapping> <identity value="v2"/> <map value="SPM-24"/> </mapping> </element> <element id="Specimen.note"> <path value="Specimen.note"/> <short value="Comments"/> <definition value="To communicate any details or issues about the specimen or during the specimen
collection. (for example: broken vial, sent with patient, frozen)."/>
<min value="0"/> <max value="*"/> <type> <code value="Annotation"/> </type> <mustSupport value="false"/> <isModifier value="false"/> <isSummary value="false"/> <mapping> <identity value="v2"/> <map value="OBX"/> </mapping> <mapping> <identity value="rim"/> <map value=".inboundRelationship[typeCode=SUBJ].source[classCode=OBS, moodCode=EVN, code="annotation
"].value"/>
</mapping> </element> </differential>
</
StructureDefinition
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