haau3 FHIR Implementation Guide (HFIG)
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Resource Profile: haau3 Observation

Official URL: https://haau3.com/fhir/StructureDefinition/haau3-observation Version: 1.0.0
Draft as of 2026-10-14 Computable Name: Haau3Observation

Something measured or recorded about a care recipient — a lab result, a vital sign, a survey answer, an exam finding. Delivered records always state who they are about and what kind of record they are; where the kind could not be determined it is stated as unknown rather than invented. Categories the source system supplied are always preserved.

Usages:

You can also check for usages in the FHIR IG Statistics

Formal Views of Profile Content

Description of Profiles, Differentials, Snapshots and how the different presentations work.

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Observation C 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7
Observation.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
Observation.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Observation.identifier This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Observation.status This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
Observation.category This element must be supported. 1..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
Observation.code This element is included in summaries. 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
Observation.subject This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Patient | Group | Device | Location) Who and/or what the observation is about

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.status Base required ObservationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.category Base preferred Observation Category Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Observation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Observation 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().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error Observation 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 Observation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Observation 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()
obs-6 error Observation dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7 error Observation If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()

This structure is derived from Observation

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Observation 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
Observation.identifier This element must be supported. 1..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Observation.category This element must be supported. 1..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Observation.subject This element must be supported. 1..1 Reference(Patient | Group | Device | Location) Who and/or what the observation is about

doco Documentation for this format
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Observation C 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7
Observation.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
Observation.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
Observation.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
Observation.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Observation.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
Observation.contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
Observation.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Observation.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Observation.identifier This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Observation.basedOn This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest) Fulfills plan, proposal or order
Observation.partOf This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy) Part of referenced event
Observation.status This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
Observation.category This element must be supported. 1..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
Observation.code This element is included in summaries. 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
Observation.subject This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Patient | Group | Device | Location) Who and/or what the observation is about
Observation.focus This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(Resource) What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
Observation.encounter This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
Observation.effective[x] This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
Observation.effective[x].effectiveDateTime dateTime
Observation.effective[x].effectivePeriod Period
Observation.effective[x].effectiveTiming Timing
Observation.effective[x].effectiveInstant instant
Observation.issued This element is included in summaries. 0..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
Observation.performer This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson) Who is responsible for the observation
Observation.value[x] This element is included in summaries. C 0..1 Actual result
Observation.value[x].valueQuantity Quantity
Observation.value[x].valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
Observation.value[x].valueString string
Observation.value[x].valueBoolean boolean
Observation.value[x].valueInteger integer
Observation.value[x].valueRange Range
Observation.value[x].valueRatio Ratio
Observation.value[x].valueSampledData SampledData
Observation.value[x].valueTime time
Observation.value[x].valueDateTime dateTime
Observation.value[x].valuePeriod Period
Observation.dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
Observation.interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
Observation.note 0..* Annotation Comments about the observation
Observation.bodySite 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.
Observation.method 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.
Observation.specimen 0..1 Reference(Specimen) Specimen used for this observation
Observation.device 0..1 Reference(Device | DeviceMetric) (Measurement) Device
Observation.referenceRange C 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
Constraints: obs-3
Observation.referenceRange.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Observation.referenceRange.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Observation.referenceRange.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Observation.referenceRange.low C 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Low Range, if relevant
Constraints: sqty-1
Observation.referenceRange.high C 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) High Range, if relevant
Constraints: sqty-1
Observation.referenceRange.type 0..1 CodeableConcept Reference range qualifier
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.
Observation.referenceRange.appliesTo 0..* CodeableConcept Reference range population
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.
Observation.referenceRange.age 0..1 Range Applicable age range, if relevant
Observation.referenceRange.text 0..1 string Text based reference range in an observation
Observation.hasMember This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence) Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
Observation.derivedFrom This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence) Related measurements the observation is made from
Observation.component This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement Component results
Observation.component.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Observation.component.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Observation.component.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Observation.component.code This element is included in summaries. 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
Observation.component.value[x] This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Actual component result
Observation.component.value[x].valueQuantity Quantity
Observation.component.value[x].valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
Observation.component.value[x].valueString string
Observation.component.value[x].valueBoolean boolean
Observation.component.value[x].valueInteger integer
Observation.component.value[x].valueRange Range
Observation.component.value[x].valueRatio Ratio
Observation.component.value[x].valueSampledData SampledData
Observation.component.value[x].valueTime time
Observation.component.value[x].valueDateTime dateTime
Observation.component.value[x].valuePeriod Period
Observation.component.dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
Observation.component.interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
Observation.component.referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.status Base required ObservationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.category Base preferred Observation Category Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.bodySite Base example SNOMED CT Body Structures 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.method Base example Observation Methods 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.referenceRange.​type Base preferred Observation Reference Range Meaning Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.referenceRange.​appliesTo Base example Observation Reference Range Applies To Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Observation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Observation 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().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error Observation 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 Observation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Observation 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()
obs-3 error Observation.referenceRange Must have at least a low or a high or text low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()
obs-6 error Observation dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7 error Observation If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()
sqty-1 error Observation.referenceRange.low, Observation.referenceRange.high The comparator is not used on a SimpleQuantity comparator.empty()

This structure is derived from Observation

Summary

Mandatory: 3 elements
Must-Support: 3 elements

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Observation C 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7
Observation.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
Observation.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Observation.identifier This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Observation.status This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
Observation.category This element must be supported. 1..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
Observation.code This element is included in summaries. 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
Observation.subject This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Patient | Group | Device | Location) Who and/or what the observation is about

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.status Base required ObservationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.category Base preferred Observation Category Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Observation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Observation 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().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error Observation 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 Observation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Observation 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()
obs-6 error Observation dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7 error Observation If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()

Differential View

This structure is derived from Observation

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Observation 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
Observation.identifier This element must be supported. 1..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Observation.category This element must be supported. 1..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Observation.subject This element must be supported. 1..1 Reference(Patient | Group | Device | Location) Who and/or what the observation is about

doco Documentation for this format

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Observation C 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7
Observation.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
Observation.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
Observation.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
Observation.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Observation.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
Observation.contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
Observation.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Observation.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Observation.identifier This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Observation.basedOn This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest) Fulfills plan, proposal or order
Observation.partOf This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy) Part of referenced event
Observation.status This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
Observation.category This element must be supported. 1..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
Observation.code This element is included in summaries. 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
Observation.subject This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Patient | Group | Device | Location) Who and/or what the observation is about
Observation.focus This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(Resource) What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
Observation.encounter This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
Observation.effective[x] This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
Observation.effective[x].effectiveDateTime dateTime
Observation.effective[x].effectivePeriod Period
Observation.effective[x].effectiveTiming Timing
Observation.effective[x].effectiveInstant instant
Observation.issued This element is included in summaries. 0..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
Observation.performer This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson) Who is responsible for the observation
Observation.value[x] This element is included in summaries. C 0..1 Actual result
Observation.value[x].valueQuantity Quantity
Observation.value[x].valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
Observation.value[x].valueString string
Observation.value[x].valueBoolean boolean
Observation.value[x].valueInteger integer
Observation.value[x].valueRange Range
Observation.value[x].valueRatio Ratio
Observation.value[x].valueSampledData SampledData
Observation.value[x].valueTime time
Observation.value[x].valueDateTime dateTime
Observation.value[x].valuePeriod Period
Observation.dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
Observation.interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
Observation.note 0..* Annotation Comments about the observation
Observation.bodySite 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.
Observation.method 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.
Observation.specimen 0..1 Reference(Specimen) Specimen used for this observation
Observation.device 0..1 Reference(Device | DeviceMetric) (Measurement) Device
Observation.referenceRange C 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
Constraints: obs-3
Observation.referenceRange.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Observation.referenceRange.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Observation.referenceRange.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Observation.referenceRange.low C 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Low Range, if relevant
Constraints: sqty-1
Observation.referenceRange.high C 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) High Range, if relevant
Constraints: sqty-1
Observation.referenceRange.type 0..1 CodeableConcept Reference range qualifier
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.
Observation.referenceRange.appliesTo 0..* CodeableConcept Reference range population
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.
Observation.referenceRange.age 0..1 Range Applicable age range, if relevant
Observation.referenceRange.text 0..1 string Text based reference range in an observation
Observation.hasMember This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence) Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
Observation.derivedFrom This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence) Related measurements the observation is made from
Observation.component This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement Component results
Observation.component.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Observation.component.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Observation.component.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Observation.component.code This element is included in summaries. 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
Observation.component.value[x] This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Actual component result
Observation.component.value[x].valueQuantity Quantity
Observation.component.value[x].valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
Observation.component.value[x].valueString string
Observation.component.value[x].valueBoolean boolean
Observation.component.value[x].valueInteger integer
Observation.component.value[x].valueRange Range
Observation.component.value[x].valueRatio Ratio
Observation.component.value[x].valueSampledData SampledData
Observation.component.value[x].valueTime time
Observation.component.value[x].valueDateTime dateTime
Observation.component.value[x].valuePeriod Period
Observation.component.dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
Observation.component.interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
Observation.component.referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.status Base required ObservationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.category Base preferred Observation Category Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.bodySite Base example SNOMED CT Body Structures 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.method Base example Observation Methods 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.referenceRange.​type Base preferred Observation Reference Range Meaning Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.referenceRange.​appliesTo Base example Observation Reference Range Applies To Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Observation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Observation 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().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error Observation 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 Observation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Observation 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()
obs-3 error Observation.referenceRange Must have at least a low or a high or text low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()
obs-6 error Observation dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7 error Observation If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()
sqty-1 error Observation.referenceRange.low, Observation.referenceRange.high The comparator is not used on a SimpleQuantity comparator.empty()

This structure is derived from Observation

Summary

Mandatory: 3 elements
Must-Support: 3 elements

 

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