This structure is derived from Observation .

Summary

Mandatory: 3 elements
Must-Support: 5 elements
Fixed Value: 1 element
Prohibited: 6 elements

This structure is derived from indicates the differences between this profile and the base Observation . structure.

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Observation		1..1	Observation	LDL Cholesterol Result
code	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	LDL Cholesterol -measured or calculated per code Binding: L d l codes D L Codes ( required ) ): LDL Cholesterol codes - measured or calculated.
valueQuantity	S	0..1	Quantity	LDL Cholesterol value
interpretation	S	0..1	CodeableConcept	+ | ++ | +++ | - | -- | ---
note	S	0..*	Annotation	Comments about result
referenceRange	S	1..1	BackboneElement	Provides guide for interpretation
low		0 .. 0
high		1..1	SimpleQuantity	A fixed quantity (no comparator) Fixed Value: As shown
value		1..1	decimal	Numerical value (with implicit precision) Fixed Value: 3.0
type		0 .. 0
appliesTo		0 .. 0
age		0 .. 0
hasMember		0 .. 0
derivedFrom		0 .. 0
Documentation for this format

This provides the consolidated view (aka snapshot) of the profile after applying the changes in this profile to the base Observation structure.

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Observation	I C	1..1	Observation	LDL Cholesterol Result
id	Σ	0..1	string id	Logical id of this artifact
meta	Σ I	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
implicitRules	?! Σ I	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
language		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: Common All Languages ( preferred required ) ): IETF language tag for a human language Max Binding: All Languages
text		0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?! I Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	Σ I	0..*	Identifier	Business Identifier for observation
basedOn instantiates[x]	Σ I TU	0..* 0..1	canonical ( ObservationDefinition ), Reference ( ObservationDefinition )	Instantiates FHIR ObservationDefinition
basedOn	Σ	0..*	Reference ( CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest )	Fulfills plan, proposal or order
triggeredBy	TU	0..*	BackboneElement	Triggering observation(s)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?! Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
observation	Σ	1..1	Reference ( Observation )	Triggering observation
type	Σ	1..1	code	reflex | repeat | re-run Binding: triggered Bytype ( required ): The type of TriggeredBy Observation.
reason		0..1	string	Reason that the observation was triggered
partOf	Σ I	0..*	Reference ( MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy | GenomicStudy )	Part of referenced event
status	?! Σ I	1..1	code	registered | preliminary | final | amended + Binding: ObservationStatus Observation Status ( required ) ): Codes providing the status of an observation.
category		0..*	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Binding: Observation Category Codes ( preferred ) ): Codes for high level observation categories.
code	S Σ I C	1..1	CodeableConcept	LDL Cholesterol -measured or calculated per code Binding: L d l codes D L Codes ( required ) ): LDL Cholesterol codes - measured or calculated.
subject	Σ I	0..1	Reference ( Patient | Group | Device | Location | Organization | Procedure | Practitioner | Medication | Substance | BiologicallyDerivedProduct | NutritionProduct )	Who and/or what the observation is about
focus	Σ I TU	0..*	Reference ( Resource )	What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
encounter	Σ I	0..1	Reference ( Encounter )	Healthcare event during which this observation is made
effective[x]	Σ I	0..1		Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
effectiveDateTime			dateTime
effectivePeriod			Period
effectiveTiming			Timing
effectiveInstant			instant
issued	Σ I	0..1	instant	Date/Time this version was made available
performer	Σ I	0..*	Reference ( Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson )	Who is responsible for the observation
Slices for value[x]	Σ I C	0 (Slice Definition) .. 1		Actual result Slice: Unordered, Closed Open by type:$this
valueQuantity			Quantity
valueCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
valueString			string
valueBoolean			boolean
valueInteger			integer
valueRange			Range
valueRatio			Ratio
valueSampledData			SampledData
valueTime			time
valueDateTime			dateTime
valuePeriod			Period
valueAttachment			Attachment
valueReference			Reference ( MolecularSequence )
value[x]:valueQuantity	S Σ I C	0..1	Quantity	LDL Cholesterol value
dataAbsentReason	I C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason Data Absent Reason ( extensible ): Codes specifying why the result ( Observation.value[x] ) is missing.
interpretation	S I	0..1	CodeableConcept	+ | ++ | +++ | - | -- | --- Binding: Observation Interpretation Codes ( extensible ) ): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
note	S I	0..*	Annotation	Comments about result
bodySite	I C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Observed body part Binding: SNOMED CT Body Structures ( example ): SNOMED CT Body site concepts
bodyStructure	C TU	0..1	Reference ( BodyStructure )	Observed body structure
method		0..1	CodeableConcept	How it was done Binding: Observation Methods ( example ) ): Methods for simple observations.
specimen	I C	0..1	Reference ( Specimen | Group )	Specimen used for this observation
device		0..1	Reference ( Device | DeviceMetric )	(Measurement) Device A reference to the device that generates the measurements or the device settings for the device
referenceRange	S I C	1..1	BackboneElement	Provides guide for interpretation
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?! Σ I	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
high	I C	1..1	SimpleQuantity	A fixed quantity (no comparator) Fixed Value: As shown
id		0..0	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
value		1..1	decimal	Numerical value (with implicit precision) Fixed Value: 3.0
comparator		0..0	code	< | <= | >= | > | ad - how to understand the value
unit		0..0	string	Unit representation
system		0..0	uri	System that defines coded unit form
code		0..0	code	Coded form of the unit
text normalValue	I TU	0..1	string CodeableConcept	Normal value, if relevant Binding: Observation Reference Range Normal Value Codes ( extensible ): Codes identifying the normal value of the observation.
text	C	0..1	markdown	Text based reference range in an observation
component	Σ I C	0..*	BackboneElement	Component results
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?! Σ I	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	Σ I C	1..1	CodeableConcept	Type of component observation (code / type) Binding: LOINC Codes ( example ) ): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
value[x]	Σ I	0..1		Actual component result
valueQuantity			Quantity
valueCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
valueString			string
valueString valueBoolean			string boolean
valueBoolean valueInteger			boolean integer
valueInteger valueRange			integer Range
valueRange valueRatio			Range Ratio
valueRatio valueSampledData			Ratio SampledData
valueSampledData valueTime			SampledData time
valueTime valueDateTime			time dateTime
valueDateTime valuePeriod			dateTime Period
valuePeriod valueAttachment			Attachment	Period
valueReference			Reference ( MolecularSequence )
dataAbsentReason		0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the component result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason Data Absent Reason ( extensible ): Codes specifying why the result ( Observation.value[x] ) is missing.
interpretation		0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. etc Binding: Observation Interpretation Codes ( extensible ) ): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
referenceRange		0..*	See referenceRange (Observation)	Provides guide for interpretation of component result
Documentation for this format

<!-- Example Lipid Profile -->

<!-- ExampleLipidProfile -->


<Observation xmlns="http://hl7.org/fhir"
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 <id value="[id]"/><!-- 0..1 Logical id of this artifact -->
 <meta><!-- I 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource --></meta>
 <implicitRules value="[uri]"/><!-- I 0..1 A set of rules under which this content was created -->
 <language value="[code]"/><!-- I 0..1 Language of the resource content   -->
 <text><!-- I 0..1 Narrative 

     Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation --></text>
 <</contained>
 <<a href="ldlcholesterol-definitions.html#Observation.modifierExtension" 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 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.

 <contained><!-- 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources --></contained>
 <Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself) (this element modifies the meaning of other elements)" class="dict"></modifierExtension>
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Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself) (this element modifies the meaning of other elements)" class="dict">modifierExtension><!-- I 0..* Extension  Extensions that cannot be ignored  --></modifierExtension>
 <identifier><!-- I 0..* Identifier 

     Business Identifier for observation --></identifier>
 <</basedOn>
 <</partOf>
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 <</category>
 <</code>
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 <instantiates[x]><!-- I 0..1 canonical|Reference(ObservationDefinition) 
     Instantiates FHIR ObservationDefinition --></instantiates[x]>
 <basedOn><!-- I 0..* Reference(CarePlan) Fulfills plan, proposal or order --></basedOn>
 <triggeredBy> I 0..* BackboneElement  <!-- I 0..* Triggering observation(s) -->
  <modifierExtension><!-- I 0..* Extension  Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized  --></modifierExtension>
  <observation><!-- I 1..1 Reference(Observation) 
      Triggering observation --></observation>
  <type value="[code]"/><!-- I 1..1 reflex | repeat | re-run   -->
  <reason value="[string]"/><!-- I 0..1 Reason that the observation was triggered -->
 </triggeredBy>
 <partOf><!-- I 0..* Reference(MedicationAdministration) Part of referenced event --></partOf>
 <status value="[code]"/><!-- I 1..1 registered | preliminary | final | amended +   -->
 <category><!-- I 0..* CodeableConcept Classification of  type of observation   --></category>
 <code><!-- I 1..1 CodeableConcept LDL Cholesterol -measured or calculated per code   --></code>
 <subject><!-- I 0..1 Reference(Patient) 

     Who and/or what the observation is about --></subject>
 <

 <focus><!-- I 0..* Reference(Resource) 

     What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record --></focus>
 <

 <encounter><!-- I 0..1 Reference(Encounter) 

     Healthcare event during which this observation is made --></encounter>
 <

 <effective[x]><!-- I 0..1 dateTime|Period|Timing|instant 

     Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation --></effective[x]>
 <
 <

 <issued value="[instant]"/><!-- I 0..1 Date/Time this version was made available -->
 <performer><!-- I 0..* Reference(Practitioner) 

     Who is responsible for the observation --></performer>
 
 <</valueQuantity>
 <</dataAbsentReason>
 <</interpretation>
 <</note>
 <</bodySite>
 <</method>
 <</specimen>
 <</device>
 <
  <<a href="ldlcholesterol-definitions.html#Observation.referenceRange.modifierExtension" title="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.

 <-- value[x] sliced by type:$this  in the specified orderOpen-->
 <valueQuantity><!-- I 0..1 Quantity LDL Cholesterol value --></valueQuantity>
 <dataAbsentReason><!-- I 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing   --></dataAbsentReason>
 <interpretation><!-- I 0..1 CodeableConcept + | ++ | +++ | - | -- | ---   --></interpretation>
 <note><!-- I 0..* Annotation Comments about result --></note>
 <bodySite><!-- I 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part   --></bodySite>
 <bodyStructure><!-- I 0..1 Reference(BodyStructure) Observed body structure --></bodyStructure>
 <method><!-- I 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done   --></method>
 <specimen><!-- I 0..1 Reference(Specimen) Specimen used for this observation --></specimen>
 <device><!-- I 0..1 Reference(Device) 
     A reference to the device that generates the measurements or the device settings for the device --></device>
 <referenceRange> I 1..1 BackboneElement  <!-- I 1..1 Provides guide for interpretation -->
  <Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself) (this element modifies the meaning of other elements)" class="dict"></modifierExtension>
  <

Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself) (this element modifies the meaning of other elements)" class="dict">modifierExtension><!-- I 0..* Extension  Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized  --></modifierExtension>
  <low><!-- I 0..0 Quantity 

      Low Range, if relevant --></low>
  <

  <high><!-- I 1..1 Quantity 

      A fixed quantity (no comparator) --></high>
  <</type>
  <</appliesTo>
  <

  <normalValue><!-- I 0..1 CodeableConcept Normal value, if relevant   --></normalValue>
  <type><!-- I 0..0 CodeableConcept Reference range qualifier   --></type>
  <appliesTo><!-- I 0..0 CodeableConcept Reference range population   --></appliesTo>
  <age><!-- I 0..0 Range 

      Applicable age range, if relevant --></age>
  <

  <text value="[markdown]"/><!-- I 0..1 Text based reference range in an observation -->

 </referenceRange>
 <

 <hasMember><!-- I 0..0 Reference(Observation) 

     Related resource that belongs to the Observation group --></hasMember>
 <
     Related measurements the observation is made from</derivedFrom>
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  <<a href="ldlcholesterol-definitions.html#Observation.component.modifierExtension" title="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.

 <derivedFrom><!-- I 0..0 Reference(DocumentReference) 
     Related resource from which the observation is made --></derivedFrom>
 <component> I 0..* BackboneElement  <!-- I 0..* Component results -->
  <Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself) (this element modifies the meaning of other elements)" class="dict"></modifierExtension>
  <</code>
  <|
    
      Actual component result</value[x]>
  <</dataAbsentReason>
  <</interpretation>
  <</referenceRange>

Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself) (this element modifies the meaning of other elements)" class="dict">modifierExtension><!-- I 0..* Extension  Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized  --></modifierExtension>
  <code><!-- I 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)   --></code>
  <value[x]><!-- I 0..1 Quantity|CodeableConcept|string|
    boolean|integer|Range|Ratio|SampledData|time|dateTime|Period|Attachment|
    Reference(MolecularSequence) Actual component result --></value[x]>

  <dataAbsentReason><!-- I 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing   --></dataAbsentReason>
  <interpretation><!-- I 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc   --></interpretation>
  <referenceRange><!-- See http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Observation#Observation.referenceRange  Provides guide for interpretation of component result --></referenceRange>

 </component>
</Observation>

{ // 

{ // ExampleLipidProfile

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    "meta" : { Meta }, // IMetadata about the resource
    "implicitRules" : "<uri>", // IA set of rules under which this content was created
    "language" : "<code>", // ILanguage of the resource content
    "text" : { Narrative }, // IText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
    "contained" : [{ Resource }], //Contained, inline Resources
    "Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself) (this element modifies the meaning of other elements)" class="dict">
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      { // 

Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself) (this element modifies the meaning of other elements)" class="dict">modifierExtension" : [{ Extension }], // IExtensions that cannot be ignored
    "identifier" : [{ Identifier }], // IBusiness Identifier for observation
  // value[x]: Instantiates FHIR ObservationDefinition. One of these 2:

    "instantiatesCanonical" : "<canonical>", // IInstantiates FHIR ObservationDefinition
    "instantiatesReference" : { Reference(ObservationDefinition) }, // IInstantiates FHIR ObservationDefinition
    "basedOn" : [{ Reference(CarePlan) }], // IFulfills plan, proposal or order
    "triggeredBy" : [{ BackboneElement }], // ITriggering observation(s)
    "partOf" : [{ Reference(MedicationAdministration) }], // IPart of referenced event
    "status" : "<code>", // I R! registered | preliminary | final | amended +
    "category" : [{ CodeableConcept }], // IClassification of  type of observation
    "code" : { CodeableConcept }, // I R! LDL Cholesterol -measured or calculated per code
    "subject" : { Reference(Patient) }, // IWho and/or what the observation is about
    "focus" : [{ Reference(Resource) }], // IWhat the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
    "encounter" : { Reference(Encounter) }, // IHealthcare event during which this observation is made
  // value[x]: Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation. One of these 4:

    "effectiveDateTime" : "<dateTime>", // IClinically relevant time/time-period for observation
    "effectivePeriod" : { Period }, // IClinically relevant time/time-period for observation
    "effectiveTiming" : { Timing }, // IClinically relevant time/time-period for observation
    "effectiveInstant" : "<instant>", // IClinically relevant time/time-period for observation
    "issued" : "<instant>", // IDate/Time this version was made available
    "performer" : [{ Reference(Practitioner) }], // IWho is responsible for the observation
    "valueQuantity" : [ //  sliced by type:$this  in the specified order, Open 
      { // LDL Cholesterol value // I

        // from Element: extension
      }
    ],
    "
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    "dataAbsentReason" : { CodeableConcept }, // IWhy the result is missing
    "interpretation" : { CodeableConcept }, // I+ | ++ | +++ | - | -- | ---
    "note" : [{ Annotation }], // IComments about result
    "bodySite" : { CodeableConcept }, // IObserved body part
    "bodyStructure" : { Reference(BodyStructure) }, // IObserved body structure
    "method" : { CodeableConcept }, // IHow it was done
    "specimen" : { Reference(Specimen) }, // ISpecimen used for this observation
    "device" : { Reference(Device) }, // IA reference to the device that generates the measurements or the device settings for the device
    "referenceRange" : { BackboneElement }, // I R! Provides guide for interpretation
    "component" : [{ BackboneElement }], // IComponent results

  }

Summary

Mandatory: 3 elements
Must-Support: 5 elements
Fixed Value: 1 element
Prohibited: 6 elements

This provides the consolidated view (aka snapshot) of the profile after applying the changes in this profile to the base Observation structure.

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Observation	I C	1..1	Observation	LDL Cholesterol Result
id	Σ	0..1	string id	Logical id of this artifact
meta	Σ I	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
implicitRules	?! Σ I	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
language		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: Common All Languages ( preferred required ) ): IETF language tag for a human language Max Binding: All Languages
text		0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?! I Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	Σ I	0..*	Identifier	Business Identifier for observation
basedOn instantiates[x]	Σ I TU	0..* 0..1	canonical ( ObservationDefinition ), Reference ( ObservationDefinition )	Instantiates FHIR ObservationDefinition
basedOn	Σ	0..*	Reference ( CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest )	Fulfills plan, proposal or order
triggeredBy	TU	0..*	BackboneElement	Triggering observation(s)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?! Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
observation	Σ	1..1	Reference ( Observation )	Triggering observation
type	Σ	1..1	code	reflex | repeat | re-run Binding: triggered Bytype ( required ): The type of TriggeredBy Observation.
reason		0..1	string	Reason that the observation was triggered
partOf	Σ I	0..*	Reference ( MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy | GenomicStudy )	Part of referenced event
status	?! Σ I	1..1	code	registered | preliminary | final | amended + Binding: ObservationStatus Observation Status ( required ) ): Codes providing the status of an observation.
category		0..*	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Binding: Observation Category Codes ( preferred ) ): Codes for high level observation categories.
code	S Σ I C	1..1	CodeableConcept	LDL Cholesterol -measured or calculated per code Binding: L d l codes D L Codes ( required ) ): LDL Cholesterol codes - measured or calculated.
subject	Σ I	0..1	Reference ( Patient | Group | Device | Location | Organization | Procedure | Practitioner | Medication | Substance | BiologicallyDerivedProduct | NutritionProduct )	Who and/or what the observation is about
focus	Σ I TU	0..*	Reference ( Resource )	What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
encounter	Σ I	0..1	Reference ( Encounter )	Healthcare event during which this observation is made
effective[x]	Σ I	0..1		Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
effectiveDateTime			dateTime
effectivePeriod			Period
effectiveTiming			Timing
effectiveInstant			instant
issued	Σ I	0..1	instant	Date/Time this version was made available
performer	Σ I	0..*	Reference ( Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson )	Who is responsible for the observation
Slices for value[x]	Σ I C	0 (Slice Definition) .. 1		Actual result Slice: Unordered, Closed Open by type:$this
valueQuantity			Quantity
valueCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
valueString			string
valueBoolean			boolean
valueInteger			integer
valueRange			Range
valueRatio			Ratio
valueSampledData			SampledData
valueTime			time
valueDateTime			dateTime
valuePeriod			Period
valueAttachment			Attachment
valueReference			Reference ( MolecularSequence )
value[x]:valueQuantity	S Σ I C	0..1	Quantity	LDL Cholesterol value
dataAbsentReason	I C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason Data Absent Reason ( extensible ): Codes specifying why the result ( Observation.value[x] ) is missing.
interpretation	S I	0..1	CodeableConcept	+ | ++ | +++ | - | -- | --- Binding: Observation Interpretation Codes ( extensible ) ): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
note	S I	0..*	Annotation	Comments about result
bodySite	I C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Observed body part Binding: SNOMED CT Body Structures ( example ): SNOMED CT Body site concepts
bodyStructure	C TU	0..1	Reference ( BodyStructure )	Observed body structure
method		0..1	CodeableConcept	How it was done Binding: Observation Methods ( example ) ): Methods for simple observations.
specimen	I C	0..1	Reference ( Specimen | Group )	Specimen used for this observation
device		0..1	Reference ( Device | DeviceMetric )	(Measurement) Device A reference to the device that generates the measurements or the device settings for the device
referenceRange	S I C	1..1	BackboneElement	Provides guide for interpretation
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?! Σ I	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
high	I C	1..1	SimpleQuantity	A fixed quantity (no comparator) Fixed Value: As shown
id		0..0	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
value		1..1	decimal	Numerical value (with implicit precision) Fixed Value: 3.0
comparator		0..0	code	< | <= | >= | > | ad - how to understand the value
unit		0..0	string	Unit representation
system		0..0	uri	System that defines coded unit form
code		0..0	code	Coded form of the unit
text normalValue	I TU	0..1	string CodeableConcept	Normal value, if relevant Binding: Observation Reference Range Normal Value Codes ( extensible ): Codes identifying the normal value of the observation.
text	C	0..1	markdown	Text based reference range in an observation
component	Σ I C	0..*	BackboneElement	Component results
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?! Σ I	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	Σ I C	1..1	CodeableConcept	Type of component observation (code / type) Binding: LOINC Codes ( example ) ): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
value[x]	Σ I	0..1		Actual component result
valueQuantity			Quantity
valueCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
valueString			string
valueString valueBoolean			string boolean
valueBoolean valueInteger			boolean integer
valueInteger valueRange			integer Range
valueRange valueRatio			Range Ratio
valueRatio valueSampledData			Ratio SampledData
valueSampledData valueTime			SampledData time
valueTime valueDateTime			time dateTime
valueDateTime valuePeriod			dateTime Period
valuePeriod valueAttachment			Attachment	Period
valueReference			Reference ( MolecularSequence )
dataAbsentReason		0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the component result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason Data Absent Reason ( extensible ): Codes specifying why the result ( Observation.value[x] ) is missing.
interpretation		0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. etc Binding: Observation Interpretation Codes ( extensible ) ): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
referenceRange		0..*	See referenceRange (Observation)	Provides guide for interpretation of component result
Documentation for this format

<!-- Example Lipid Profile -->

<!-- ExampleLipidProfile -->


<Observation xmlns="http://hl7.org/fhir"
>
  <!-- from Element: extension -->
 <</id>
 <</meta>
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 <
 <

 <id value="[id]"/><!-- 0..1 Logical id of this artifact -->
 <meta><!-- I 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource --></meta>
 <implicitRules value="[uri]"/><!-- I 0..1 A set of rules under which this content was created -->
 <language value="[code]"/><!-- I 0..1 Language of the resource content   -->
 <text><!-- I 0..1 Narrative 

     Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation --></text>
 <</contained>
 <<a href="ldlcholesterol-definitions.html#Observation.modifierExtension" 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 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.

 <contained><!-- 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources --></contained>
 <Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself) (this element modifies the meaning of other elements)" class="dict"></modifierExtension>
 <

Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself) (this element modifies the meaning of other elements)" class="dict">modifierExtension><!-- I 0..* Extension  Extensions that cannot be ignored  --></modifierExtension>
 <identifier><!-- I 0..* Identifier 

     Business Identifier for observation --></identifier>
 <</basedOn>
 <</partOf>
 <
 <</category>
 <</code>
 <

 <instantiates[x]><!-- I 0..1 canonical|Reference(ObservationDefinition) 
     Instantiates FHIR ObservationDefinition --></instantiates[x]>
 <basedOn><!-- I 0..* Reference(CarePlan) Fulfills plan, proposal or order --></basedOn>
 <triggeredBy> I 0..* BackboneElement  <!-- I 0..* Triggering observation(s) -->
  <modifierExtension><!-- I 0..* Extension  Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized  --></modifierExtension>
  <observation><!-- I 1..1 Reference(Observation) 
      Triggering observation --></observation>
  <type value="[code]"/><!-- I 1..1 reflex | repeat | re-run   -->
  <reason value="[string]"/><!-- I 0..1 Reason that the observation was triggered -->
 </triggeredBy>
 <partOf><!-- I 0..* Reference(MedicationAdministration) Part of referenced event --></partOf>
 <status value="[code]"/><!-- I 1..1 registered | preliminary | final | amended +   -->
 <category><!-- I 0..* CodeableConcept Classification of  type of observation   --></category>
 <code><!-- I 1..1 CodeableConcept LDL Cholesterol -measured or calculated per code   --></code>
 <subject><!-- I 0..1 Reference(Patient) 

     Who and/or what the observation is about --></subject>
 <

 <focus><!-- I 0..* Reference(Resource) 

     What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record --></focus>
 <

 <encounter><!-- I 0..1 Reference(Encounter) 

     Healthcare event during which this observation is made --></encounter>
 <

 <effective[x]><!-- I 0..1 dateTime|Period|Timing|instant 

     Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation --></effective[x]>
 <
 <

 <issued value="[instant]"/><!-- I 0..1 Date/Time this version was made available -->
 <performer><!-- I 0..* Reference(Practitioner) 

     Who is responsible for the observation --></performer>
 
 <</valueQuantity>
 <</dataAbsentReason>
 <</interpretation>
 <</note>
 <</bodySite>
 <</method>
 <</specimen>
 <</device>
 <
  <<a href="ldlcholesterol-definitions.html#Observation.referenceRange.modifierExtension" title="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.

 <-- value[x] sliced by type:$this  in the specified orderOpen-->
 <valueQuantity><!-- I 0..1 Quantity LDL Cholesterol value --></valueQuantity>
 <dataAbsentReason><!-- I 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing   --></dataAbsentReason>
 <interpretation><!-- I 0..1 CodeableConcept + | ++ | +++ | - | -- | ---   --></interpretation>
 <note><!-- I 0..* Annotation Comments about result --></note>
 <bodySite><!-- I 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part   --></bodySite>
 <bodyStructure><!-- I 0..1 Reference(BodyStructure) Observed body structure --></bodyStructure>
 <method><!-- I 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done   --></method>
 <specimen><!-- I 0..1 Reference(Specimen) Specimen used for this observation --></specimen>
 <device><!-- I 0..1 Reference(Device) 
     A reference to the device that generates the measurements or the device settings for the device --></device>
 <referenceRange> I 1..1 BackboneElement  <!-- I 1..1 Provides guide for interpretation -->
  <Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself) (this element modifies the meaning of other elements)" class="dict"></modifierExtension>
  <

Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself) (this element modifies the meaning of other elements)" class="dict">modifierExtension><!-- I 0..* Extension  Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized  --></modifierExtension>
  <low><!-- I 0..0 Quantity 

      Low Range, if relevant --></low>
  <

  <high><!-- I 1..1 Quantity 

      A fixed quantity (no comparator) --></high>
  <</type>
  <</appliesTo>
  <

  <normalValue><!-- I 0..1 CodeableConcept Normal value, if relevant   --></normalValue>
  <type><!-- I 0..0 CodeableConcept Reference range qualifier   --></type>
  <appliesTo><!-- I 0..0 CodeableConcept Reference range population   --></appliesTo>
  <age><!-- I 0..0 Range 

      Applicable age range, if relevant --></age>
  <

  <text value="[markdown]"/><!-- I 0..1 Text based reference range in an observation -->

 </referenceRange>
 <

 <hasMember><!-- I 0..0 Reference(Observation) 

     Related resource that belongs to the Observation group --></hasMember>
 <
     Related measurements the observation is made from</derivedFrom>
 <
  <<a href="ldlcholesterol-definitions.html#Observation.component.modifierExtension" title="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.

 <derivedFrom><!-- I 0..0 Reference(DocumentReference) 
     Related resource from which the observation is made --></derivedFrom>
 <component> I 0..* BackboneElement  <!-- I 0..* Component results -->
  <Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself) (this element modifies the meaning of other elements)" class="dict"></modifierExtension>
  <</code>
  <|
    
      Actual component result</value[x]>
  <</dataAbsentReason>
  <</interpretation>
  <</referenceRange>

Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself) (this element modifies the meaning of other elements)" class="dict">modifierExtension><!-- I 0..* Extension  Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized  --></modifierExtension>
  <code><!-- I 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)   --></code>
  <value[x]><!-- I 0..1 Quantity|CodeableConcept|string|
    boolean|integer|Range|Ratio|SampledData|time|dateTime|Period|Attachment|
    Reference(MolecularSequence) Actual component result --></value[x]>

  <dataAbsentReason><!-- I 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing   --></dataAbsentReason>
  <interpretation><!-- I 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc   --></interpretation>
  <referenceRange><!-- See http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Observation#Observation.referenceRange  Provides guide for interpretation of component result --></referenceRange>

 </component>
</Observation>

{ // 

{ // ExampleLipidProfile

  // from Element: extension
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    "<a href="ldlcholesterol-definitions.html#Observation.modifierExtension" 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 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.

    "meta" : { Meta }, // IMetadata about the resource
    "implicitRules" : "<uri>", // IA set of rules under which this content was created
    "language" : "<code>", // ILanguage of the resource content
    "text" : { Narrative }, // IText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
    "contained" : [{ Resource }], //Contained, inline Resources
    "Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself) (this element modifies the meaning of other elements)" class="dict">
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      { // 

Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself) (this element modifies the meaning of other elements)" class="dict">modifierExtension" : [{ Extension }], // IExtensions that cannot be ignored
    "identifier" : [{ Identifier }], // IBusiness Identifier for observation
  // value[x]: Instantiates FHIR ObservationDefinition. One of these 2:

    "instantiatesCanonical" : "<canonical>", // IInstantiates FHIR ObservationDefinition
    "instantiatesReference" : { Reference(ObservationDefinition) }, // IInstantiates FHIR ObservationDefinition
    "basedOn" : [{ Reference(CarePlan) }], // IFulfills plan, proposal or order
    "triggeredBy" : [{ BackboneElement }], // ITriggering observation(s)
    "partOf" : [{ Reference(MedicationAdministration) }], // IPart of referenced event
    "status" : "<code>", // I R! registered | preliminary | final | amended +
    "category" : [{ CodeableConcept }], // IClassification of  type of observation
    "code" : { CodeableConcept }, // I R! LDL Cholesterol -measured or calculated per code
    "subject" : { Reference(Patient) }, // IWho and/or what the observation is about
    "focus" : [{ Reference(Resource) }], // IWhat the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
    "encounter" : { Reference(Encounter) }, // IHealthcare event during which this observation is made
  // value[x]: Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation. One of these 4:

    "effectiveDateTime" : "<dateTime>", // IClinically relevant time/time-period for observation
    "effectivePeriod" : { Period }, // IClinically relevant time/time-period for observation
    "effectiveTiming" : { Timing }, // IClinically relevant time/time-period for observation
    "effectiveInstant" : "<instant>", // IClinically relevant time/time-period for observation
    "issued" : "<instant>", // IDate/Time this version was made available
    "performer" : [{ Reference(Practitioner) }], // IWho is responsible for the observation
    "valueQuantity" : [ //  sliced by type:$this  in the specified order, Open 
      { // LDL Cholesterol value // I

        // from Element: extension
      }
    ],
    "
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    "dataAbsentReason" : { CodeableConcept }, // IWhy the result is missing
    "interpretation" : { CodeableConcept }, // I+ | ++ | +++ | - | -- | ---
    "note" : [{ Annotation }], // IComments about result
    "bodySite" : { CodeableConcept }, // IObserved body part
    "bodyStructure" : { Reference(BodyStructure) }, // IObserved body structure
    "method" : { CodeableConcept }, // IHow it was done
    "specimen" : { Reference(Specimen) }, // ISpecimen used for this observation
    "device" : { Reference(Device) }, // IA reference to the device that generates the measurements or the device settings for the device
    "referenceRange" : { BackboneElement }, // I R! Provides guide for interpretation
    "component" : [{ BackboneElement }], // IComponent results

  }