HL7 FHIR Implementation Guide: ZM-Core Release 1 - Zambia
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Resource Profile: ZM-Core Specimen Profile

Official URL: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/StructureDefinition/zm-core-specimen Version: 0.1.0
Active as of 2026-08-12 Computable Name: ZMCoreSpecimen

Zambia specimen profile for diagnostic sample collection, transport, receipt, and processing.

Usages:

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Formal Views of Profile Content

Description of Profiles, Differentials, Snapshots, and their representations.

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Specimen 0..* Specimen Sample for analysis
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
.... use ?!Σ 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
.... system SΣ 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
.... value SΣC 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
... accessionIdentifier SΣ 0..1 Identifier Identifier assigned by the lab
... status ?!SΣ 0..1 code available | unavailable | unsatisfactory | entered-in-error
Binding: SpecimenStatus (required): Codes providing the status/availability of a specimen.
... type SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Kind of material that forms the specimen
Binding: hl7VS-specimenType (example): The type of the specimen.
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(ZM-Core Patient Profile | ZM-Core Recipient Group Profile | Device | Substance | ZM-Core Location Profile) 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
... receivedTime SΣ 0..1 dateTime The time when specimen is received by the testing laboratory
... request S 1..* Reference(ZM-Core Service Request Profile) Why the specimen was collected
... collection S 0..1 BackboneElement Collection details
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... collector SΣ 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Patient | RelatedPerson) Who collected the specimen
.... collected[x] SΣ 1..1 Collection time
..... collectedDateTime dateTime
..... collectedPeriod Period
.... quantity S 0..1 SimpleQuantity(5.0.0) The quantity of specimen collected
.... method S 0..1 CodeableConcept Technique used to perform collection
Binding: FHIRSpecimenCollectionMethod (example): The technique that is used to perform the procedure.
.... bodySite S 0..1 CodeableReference(BodyStructure) Anatomical collection site
Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): SNOMED CT Body site concepts
... processing S 0..* BackboneElement Processing and processing step details
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
... container S 0..* BackboneElement Direct container of specimen (tube/slide, etc.)
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... device 1..1 Reference(Device) Device resource for the container
... condition SΣ 0..* CodeableConcept State of the specimen
Binding: hl7VS-specimenCondition (extensible): Codes describing the state of the specimen.
... note S 0..* Annotation Comments

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Specimen.identifier.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Specimen.status Base required Specimen Status 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Specimen.type Base example hl7VS-specimenType 📦3.0.0 THO v7.1
Specimen.collection.​method Base example FHIR Specimen Collection Method 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Specimen.collection.​bodySite Base example SNOMED CT Body Structures 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Specimen.condition Base extensible hl7VS-specimenCondition 📦3.0.0 THO v7.1

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Specimen If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Specimen 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 in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().ofType(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('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error Specimen If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error Specimen If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Specimen A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Specimen 0..* Specimen Sample for analysis
... identifier S 1..* Identifier External Identifier
.... system S 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
.... value S 1..1 string The value that is unique
... accessionIdentifier S 0..1 Identifier Identifier assigned by the lab
... status S 0..1 code available | unavailable | unsatisfactory | entered-in-error
... subject S 1..1 Reference(ZM-Core Patient Profile | ZM-Core Recipient Group Profile | Device | Substance | ZM-Core Location Profile) 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
... receivedTime S 0..1 dateTime The time when specimen is received by the testing laboratory
... request S 1..* Reference(ZM-Core Service Request Profile) Why the specimen was collected
... collection S 0..1 BackboneElement Collection details
.... collector S 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Patient | RelatedPerson) Who collected the specimen
.... collected[x] S 1..1 dateTime, Period Collection time
.... quantity S 0..1 SimpleQuantity(5.0.0) The quantity of specimen collected
.... method S 0..1 CodeableConcept Technique used to perform collection
.... bodySite S 0..1 CodeableReference(BodyStructure) Anatomical collection site
... processing S 0..* BackboneElement Processing and processing step details
... container S 0..* BackboneElement Direct container of specimen (tube/slide, etc.)
... condition S 0..* CodeableConcept State of the specimen
... note S 0..* Annotation Comments

doco Documentation for this format
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Specimen 0..* Specimen Sample for analysis
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier SΣ 1..* Identifier External Identifier
.... id 0..1 id Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... use ?!Σ 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
.... type Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
Binding: IdentifierTypeCodes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
.... system SΣ 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
.... value SΣC 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
.... period Σ 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
.... assigner Σ 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
... accessionIdentifier SΣ 0..1 Identifier Identifier assigned by the lab
... status ?!SΣ 0..1 code available | unavailable | unsatisfactory | entered-in-error
Binding: SpecimenStatus (required): Codes providing the status/availability of a specimen.
... type SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Kind of material that forms the specimen
Binding: hl7VS-specimenType (example): The type of the specimen.
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(ZM-Core Patient Profile | ZM-Core Recipient Group Profile | Device | Substance | ZM-Core Location Profile) 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
... receivedTime SΣ 0..1 dateTime The time when specimen is received by the testing laboratory
... parent 0..* Reference(Specimen) Specimen from which this specimen originated
... request S 1..* Reference(ZM-Core Service Request Profile) Why the specimen was collected
... combined Σ 0..1 code grouped | pooled
Binding: SpecimenCombined (required): Codes for the combined status of a specimen.
... role 0..* CodeableConcept The role the specimen serves
Binding: SpecimenRole (preferred): Codes describing specimen role.
... feature 0..* BackboneElement The physical feature of a specimen
.... 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
.... type 1..1 CodeableConcept Highlighted feature
Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): SNOMED CT Body site concepts
.... description 1..1 string Information about the feature
... collection S 0..1 BackboneElement Collection details
.... 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
.... collector SΣ 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Patient | RelatedPerson) Who collected the specimen
.... collected[x] SΣ 1..1 Collection time
..... collectedDateTime dateTime
..... collectedPeriod Period
.... duration Σ 0..1 Duration How long it took to collect specimen
.... quantity S 0..1 SimpleQuantity(5.0.0) The quantity of specimen collected
.... method S 0..1 CodeableConcept Technique used to perform collection
Binding: FHIRSpecimenCollectionMethod (example): The technique that is used to perform the procedure.
.... device 0..1 CodeableReference(Device) Device used to perform collection
Binding Description: (example): 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).
.... procedure 0..1 Reference(Procedure) The procedure that collects the specimen
.... bodySite S 0..1 CodeableReference(BodyStructure) Anatomical collection site
Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): SNOMED CT Body site concepts
.... fastingStatus[x] Σ 0..1 Whether or how long patient abstained from food and/or drink
Binding: hl7VS-relevantClincialInformation (extensible): Codes describing the fasting status of the patient.
..... fastingStatusCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
..... fastingStatusDuration Duration
... processing S 0..* BackboneElement Processing and processing step details
.... 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
.... description 0..1 string Textual description of procedure
.... method 0..1 CodeableConcept Indicates the treatment step applied to the specimen
Binding: SpecimenProcessingMethod (example): Type indicating the technique used to process the specimen.
.... additive 0..* Reference(Substance) Material used in the processing step
.... time[x] 0..1 Date and time of specimen processing
..... timeDateTime dateTime
..... timePeriod Period
... container S 0..* BackboneElement Direct container of specimen (tube/slide, etc.)
.... 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
.... device 1..1 Reference(Device) Device resource for the container
.... location 0..1 Reference(Location) Where the container is
.... specimenQuantity 0..1 SimpleQuantity(5.0.0) Quantity of specimen within container
... condition SΣ 0..* CodeableConcept State of the specimen
Binding: hl7VS-specimenCondition (extensible): Codes describing the state of the specimen.
... note S 0..* Annotation Comments

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Specimen.language Base required All Languages 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Specimen.identifier.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Specimen.identifier.​type Base extensible Identifier Type Codes 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Specimen.status Base required Specimen Status 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Specimen.type Base example hl7VS-specimenType 📦3.0.0 THO v7.1
Specimen.combined Base required Specimen Combined 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Specimen.role Base preferred Specimen Role 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Specimen.feature.type Base example SNOMED CT Body Structures 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Specimen.collection.​method Base example FHIR Specimen Collection Method 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Specimen.collection.​device Base example Not State Unknown
Specimen.collection.​bodySite Base example SNOMED CT Body Structures 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Specimen.collection.​fastingStatus[x] Base extensible hl7VS-relevantClincialInformation 📦3.0.0 THO v7.1
Specimen.processing.​method Base example Specimen Processing Method 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Specimen.condition Base extensible hl7VS-specimenCondition 📦3.0.0 THO v7.1

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Specimen If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Specimen 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 in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().ofType(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('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error Specimen If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error Specimen If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Specimen A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Specimen 0..* Specimen Sample for analysis
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
.... use ?!Σ 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
.... system SΣ 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
.... value SΣC 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
... accessionIdentifier SΣ 0..1 Identifier Identifier assigned by the lab
... status ?!SΣ 0..1 code available | unavailable | unsatisfactory | entered-in-error
Binding: SpecimenStatus (required): Codes providing the status/availability of a specimen.
... type SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Kind of material that forms the specimen
Binding: hl7VS-specimenType (example): The type of the specimen.
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(ZM-Core Patient Profile | ZM-Core Recipient Group Profile | Device | Substance | ZM-Core Location Profile) 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
... receivedTime SΣ 0..1 dateTime The time when specimen is received by the testing laboratory
... request S 1..* Reference(ZM-Core Service Request Profile) Why the specimen was collected
... collection S 0..1 BackboneElement Collection details
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... collector SΣ 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Patient | RelatedPerson) Who collected the specimen
.... collected[x] SΣ 1..1 Collection time
..... collectedDateTime dateTime
..... collectedPeriod Period
.... quantity S 0..1 SimpleQuantity(5.0.0) The quantity of specimen collected
.... method S 0..1 CodeableConcept Technique used to perform collection
Binding: FHIRSpecimenCollectionMethod (example): The technique that is used to perform the procedure.
.... bodySite S 0..1 CodeableReference(BodyStructure) Anatomical collection site
Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): SNOMED CT Body site concepts
... processing S 0..* BackboneElement Processing and processing step details
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
... container S 0..* BackboneElement Direct container of specimen (tube/slide, etc.)
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... device 1..1 Reference(Device) Device resource for the container
... condition SΣ 0..* CodeableConcept State of the specimen
Binding: hl7VS-specimenCondition (extensible): Codes describing the state of the specimen.
... note S 0..* Annotation Comments

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Specimen.identifier.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Specimen.status Base required Specimen Status 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Specimen.type Base example hl7VS-specimenType 📦3.0.0 THO v7.1
Specimen.collection.​method Base example FHIR Specimen Collection Method 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Specimen.collection.​bodySite Base example SNOMED CT Body Structures 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Specimen.condition Base extensible hl7VS-specimenCondition 📦3.0.0 THO v7.1

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Specimen If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Specimen 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 in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().ofType(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('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error Specimen If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error Specimen If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Specimen A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()

Differential View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Specimen 0..* Specimen Sample for analysis
... identifier S 1..* Identifier External Identifier
.... system S 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
.... value S 1..1 string The value that is unique
... accessionIdentifier S 0..1 Identifier Identifier assigned by the lab
... status S 0..1 code available | unavailable | unsatisfactory | entered-in-error
... subject S 1..1 Reference(ZM-Core Patient Profile | ZM-Core Recipient Group Profile | Device | Substance | ZM-Core Location Profile) 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
... receivedTime S 0..1 dateTime The time when specimen is received by the testing laboratory
... request S 1..* Reference(ZM-Core Service Request Profile) Why the specimen was collected
... collection S 0..1 BackboneElement Collection details
.... collector S 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Patient | RelatedPerson) Who collected the specimen
.... collected[x] S 1..1 dateTime, Period Collection time
.... quantity S 0..1 SimpleQuantity(5.0.0) The quantity of specimen collected
.... method S 0..1 CodeableConcept Technique used to perform collection
.... bodySite S 0..1 CodeableReference(BodyStructure) Anatomical collection site
... processing S 0..* BackboneElement Processing and processing step details
... container S 0..* BackboneElement Direct container of specimen (tube/slide, etc.)
... condition S 0..* CodeableConcept State of the specimen
... note S 0..* Annotation Comments

doco Documentation for this format

Snapshot ViewView

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Specimen 0..* Specimen Sample for analysis
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier SΣ 1..* Identifier External Identifier
.... id 0..1 id Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... use ?!Σ 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
.... type Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
Binding: IdentifierTypeCodes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
.... system SΣ 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
.... value SΣC 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
.... period Σ 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
.... assigner Σ 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
... accessionIdentifier SΣ 0..1 Identifier Identifier assigned by the lab
... status ?!SΣ 0..1 code available | unavailable | unsatisfactory | entered-in-error
Binding: SpecimenStatus (required): Codes providing the status/availability of a specimen.
... type SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Kind of material that forms the specimen
Binding: hl7VS-specimenType (example): The type of the specimen.
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(ZM-Core Patient Profile | ZM-Core Recipient Group Profile | Device | Substance | ZM-Core Location Profile) 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
... receivedTime SΣ 0..1 dateTime The time when specimen is received by the testing laboratory
... parent 0..* Reference(Specimen) Specimen from which this specimen originated
... request S 1..* Reference(ZM-Core Service Request Profile) Why the specimen was collected
... combined Σ 0..1 code grouped | pooled
Binding: SpecimenCombined (required): Codes for the combined status of a specimen.
... role 0..* CodeableConcept The role the specimen serves
Binding: SpecimenRole (preferred): Codes describing specimen role.
... feature 0..* BackboneElement The physical feature of a specimen
.... 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
.... type 1..1 CodeableConcept Highlighted feature
Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): SNOMED CT Body site concepts
.... description 1..1 string Information about the feature
... collection S 0..1 BackboneElement Collection details
.... 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
.... collector SΣ 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Patient | RelatedPerson) Who collected the specimen
.... collected[x] SΣ 1..1 Collection time
..... collectedDateTime dateTime
..... collectedPeriod Period
.... duration Σ 0..1 Duration How long it took to collect specimen
.... quantity S 0..1 SimpleQuantity(5.0.0) The quantity of specimen collected
.... method S 0..1 CodeableConcept Technique used to perform collection
Binding: FHIRSpecimenCollectionMethod (example): The technique that is used to perform the procedure.
.... device 0..1 CodeableReference(Device) Device used to perform collection
Binding Description: (example): 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).
.... procedure 0..1 Reference(Procedure) The procedure that collects the specimen
.... bodySite S 0..1 CodeableReference(BodyStructure) Anatomical collection site
Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): SNOMED CT Body site concepts
.... fastingStatus[x] Σ 0..1 Whether or how long patient abstained from food and/or drink
Binding: hl7VS-relevantClincialInformation (extensible): Codes describing the fasting status of the patient.
..... fastingStatusCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
..... fastingStatusDuration Duration
... processing S 0..* BackboneElement Processing and processing step details
.... 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
.... description 0..1 string Textual description of procedure
.... method 0..1 CodeableConcept Indicates the treatment step applied to the specimen
Binding: SpecimenProcessingMethod (example): Type indicating the technique used to process the specimen.
.... additive 0..* Reference(Substance) Material used in the processing step
.... time[x] 0..1 Date and time of specimen processing
..... timeDateTime dateTime
..... timePeriod Period
... container S 0..* BackboneElement Direct container of specimen (tube/slide, etc.)
.... 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
.... device 1..1 Reference(Device) Device resource for the container
.... location 0..1 Reference(Location) Where the container is
.... specimenQuantity 0..1 SimpleQuantity(5.0.0) Quantity of specimen within container
... condition SΣ 0..* CodeableConcept State of the specimen
Binding: hl7VS-specimenCondition (extensible): Codes describing the state of the specimen.
... note S 0..* Annotation Comments

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Specimen.language Base required All Languages 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Specimen.identifier.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Specimen.identifier.​type Base extensible Identifier Type Codes 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Specimen.status Base required Specimen Status 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Specimen.type Base example hl7VS-specimenType 📦3.0.0 THO v7.1
Specimen.combined Base required Specimen Combined 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Specimen.role Base preferred Specimen Role 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Specimen.feature.type Base example SNOMED CT Body Structures 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Specimen.collection.​method Base example FHIR Specimen Collection Method 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Specimen.collection.​device Base example Not State Unknown
Specimen.collection.​bodySite Base example SNOMED CT Body Structures 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Specimen.collection.​fastingStatus[x] Base extensible hl7VS-relevantClincialInformation 📦3.0.0 THO v7.1
Specimen.processing.​method Base example Specimen Processing Method 📍5.0.0 FHIR Std.
Specimen.condition Base extensible hl7VS-specimenCondition 📦3.0.0 THO v7.1

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Specimen If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Specimen 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 in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().ofType(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('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error Specimen If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error Specimen If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Specimen A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()

 

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