MyHealth@Eu Laboratory Report
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This page is part of the MyHealth@Eu Laboratory Report (v0.0.1: QA Preview) based on FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) R4. This is the current published version. For a full list of available versions, see the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: SpecimenEuObligations - Detailed Descriptions

Page standards status: Draft Maturity Level: 0

Definitions for the Specimen-obl-lab-myhealtheu resource profile.

Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here

0. Specimen
2. Specimen.type
Obligations
    ObligationsActor
    handleLabReportRepos
    handleLabReportConsumer
    sendLabReportRepos
    sendLabReportCreator
    populateLabReportCreator
    4. Specimen.subject
    Obligations
      ObligationsActor
      handleLabReportRepos
      handleLabReportConsumer
      sendLabReportRepos
      sendLabReportCreator
      populateLabReportCreator
      6. Specimen.request
      Obligations
        ObligationsActor
        handleLabReportRepos
        handleLabReportConsumer
        sendLabReportRepos
        sendLabReportCreator
        populateLabReportCreator
        8. Specimen.collection
        Obligations
          ObligationsActor
          handleLabReportRepos
          handleLabReportConsumer
          sendLabReportRepos
          sendLabReportCreator
          populateLabReportCreator
          10. Specimen.collection.extension:bodySite
          Slice NamebodySite
          Obligations
            ObligationsActor
            handleLabReportRepos
            handleLabReportConsumer
            sendLabReportRepos
            sendLabReportCreator
            populateLabReportCreator
            12. Specimen.collection.bodySite
            Obligations
              ObligationsActor
              handleLabReportRepos
              handleLabReportConsumer
              sendLabReportRepos
              sendLabReportCreator
              populateLabReportCreator
              14. Specimen.processing
              16. Specimen.processing.additive
              Obligations
                ObligationsActor
                handleLabReportRepos
                handleLabReportConsumer
                sendLabReportRepos
                sendLabReportCreator
                populateLabReportCreator
                18. Specimen.container
                Obligations
                  ObligationsActor
                  handleLabReportRepos
                  handleLabReportConsumer
                  sendLabReportRepos
                  sendLabReportCreator
                  populateLabReportCreator
                  20. Specimen.container.type
                  Obligations
                    ObligationsActor
                    handleLabReportRepos
                    handleLabReportConsumer
                    sendLabReportRepos
                    sendLabReportCreator
                    populateLabReportCreator

                    Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here

                    0. Specimen
                    Definition

                    Laboratory specimen


                    A sample to be used for analysis.

                    ShortLaboratory SpecimenSample for analysis
                    Control0..*
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Summaryfalse
                    Invariantsdom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
                    dom-3: 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: 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: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
                    dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
                    2. Specimen.implicitRules
                    Definition

                    A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.

                    ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
                    Comments

                    Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.

                    Control0..1
                    Typeuri
                    Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies it's meaning or interpretation
                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                    Summarytrue
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    4. Specimen.modifierExtension
                    Definition

                    May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

                    Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

                    ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored
                    Comments

                    There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                    Control0..*
                    TypeExtension
                    Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
                    Summaryfalse
                    Requirements

                    Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

                    Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                    6. Specimen.status
                    Definition

                    The availability of the specimen.

                    Shortavailable | unavailable | unsatisfactory | entered-in-error
                    Comments

                    This element is labeled as a modifier because the status contains codes that mark the resource as not currently valid.

                    Control0..1
                    BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from SpecimenStatushttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/specimen-status|4.0.1
                    (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/specimen-status|4.0.1)

                    Codes providing the status/availability of a specimen.

                    Typecode
                    Is Modifiertrue because This element is labelled as a modifier because it is a status element that contains status entered-in-error which means that the resource should not be treated as valid
                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                    Summarytrue
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    8. Specimen.type
                    Definition

                    The kind of material that forms the specimen.

                    ShortKind of material that forms the specimen
                    Comments

                    If the specimen.type conveys information about the site the specimen has been collected from, then, if the bodySite if present it shall be coherent with the type.


                    The type can change the way that a specimen is handled and drives what kind of analyses can properly be performed on the specimen. It is frequently used in diagnostic work flow decision making systems.

                    Control0..1
                    BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see Specimen Typeshttp://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0487
                    (preferred to http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-specimenType-eu-lab)
                    TypeCodeableConcept
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Obligations
                      ObligationsActor
                      handleLabReportRepos
                      handleLabReportConsumer
                      sendLabReportRepos
                      sendLabReportCreator
                      populateLabReportCreator
                      Summarytrue
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      10. Specimen.subject
                      Definition

                      Where the specimen came from. This may be from patient(s), from a location (e.g., the source of an environmental sample), or a sampling of a substance or a device.

                      ShortWhere the specimen came from. This may be from patient(s), from a location (e.g., the source of an environmental sample), or a sampling of a substance or a device
                      Control0..1
                      TypeReference(Patient: Person, Patient: Animal, Group, Device, Substance, Location, Patient)
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Obligations
                        ObligationsActor
                        handleLabReportRepos
                        handleLabReportConsumer
                        sendLabReportRepos
                        sendLabReportCreator
                        populateLabReportCreator
                        Summarytrue
                        Requirements

                        Must know the subject context.

                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        12. Specimen.request
                        Definition

                        Details concerning a service request that required a specimen to be collected.

                        ShortWhy the specimen was collected.
                        Comments

                        If the specimen information are known when the order is created then the ServiceRequest.specimen should be used. If the ServiceRequest can be updated when the specimen is collected then the ServiceRequest.specimen or the Specimen.request could be used. Otherwise the relationship is recorded in the Specimen.request element


                        The request may be explicit or implied such with a ServiceRequest that requires a blood draw.

                        Control0..*
                        TypeReference(ServiceRequest)
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Obligations
                          ObligationsActor
                          handleLabReportRepos
                          handleLabReportConsumer
                          sendLabReportRepos
                          sendLabReportCreator
                          populateLabReportCreator
                          Summaryfalse
                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                          14. Specimen.collection
                          Definition

                          Details concerning the specimen collection.

                          ShortCollection details
                          Control0..1
                          TypeBackboneElement
                          Is Modifierfalse
                          Obligations
                            ObligationsActor
                            handleLabReportRepos
                            handleLabReportConsumer
                            sendLabReportRepos
                            sendLabReportCreator
                            populateLabReportCreator
                            Summaryfalse
                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                            16. Specimen.collection.extension:bodySite
                            Slice NamebodySite
                            Definition

                            Record details about the anatomical location of a specimen or body part. This resource may be used when a coded concept does not provide the necessary detail needed for the use case.

                            ShortTarget anatomic location or structure
                            Control0..1
                            This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                            TypeExtension(Body Site) (Extension Type: Reference(BodyStructure))
                            Is Modifierfalse
                            Obligations
                              ObligationsActor
                              handleLabReportRepos
                              handleLabReportConsumer
                              sendLabReportRepos
                              sendLabReportCreator
                              populateLabReportCreator
                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                              ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                              ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                              18. Specimen.collection.extension:bodySite.extension
                              Definition

                              An Extension


                              May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                              ShortExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                              Comments

                              There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                              Control0..0*
                              TypeExtension
                              Is Modifierfalse
                              Summaryfalse
                              Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                              ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                              SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.collection.extension.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                              • value @ url
                              • 20. Specimen.collection.extension:bodySite.url
                                Definition

                                Source of the definition for the extension code - a logical name or a URL.

                                Shortidentifies the meaning of the extension
                                Comments

                                The definition may point directly to a computable or human-readable definition of the extensibility codes, or it may be a logical URI as declared in some other specification. The definition SHALL be a URI for the Structure Definition defining the extension.

                                Control1..1
                                Typeuri
                                Is Modifierfalse
                                XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                Summaryfalse
                                Fixed Valuehttp://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/bodySite
                                22. Specimen.collection.extension:bodySite.value[x]
                                Definition

                                Value of extension - must be one of a constrained set of the data types (see Extensibility for a list).


                                Value of extension - must be one of a constrained set of the data types (see Extensibility for a list).

                                ShortValue of extension
                                Control10..1
                                TypeReference(Body structure: Laboratory), date, Meta, Address, Attachment, integer, Count, DataRequirement, Dosage, uuid, Identifier, Coding, SampledData, id, positiveInt, Distance, Period, Duration, canonical, Range, RelatedArtifact, base64Binary, UsageContext, Timing, decimal, CodeableConcept, ParameterDefinition, dateTime, code, string, Contributor, oid, instant, ContactPoint, HumanName, Money, markdown, Ratio, Age, TriggerDefinition, Quantity, uri, url, Annotation, ContactDetail, boolean, Expression, Signature, unsignedInt, time
                                [x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
                                Is Modifierfalse
                                Summaryfalse
                                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                24. Specimen.collection.modifierExtension
                                Definition

                                May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

                                Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

                                ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                Comments

                                There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                                Control0..*
                                TypeExtension
                                Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
                                Summarytrue
                                Requirements

                                Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

                                Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
                                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                26. Specimen.collection.bodySite
                                Definition

                                Anatomical location from which the specimen was collected (if subject is a patient). This is the target site. This element is not used for environmental specimens.

                                ShortAnatomical collection site
                                Comments

                                If the specimen.type conveys information about the site the specimen has been collected from, then, if the bodySite if present it shall be coherent with the type


                                If the use case requires BodySite to be handled as a separate resource instead of an inline coded element (e.g. to identify and track separately) then use the standard extension bodySite.

                                Control0..1
                                BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see SNOMEDCTBodyStructureshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site
                                (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site)
                                TypeCodeableConcept
                                Is Modifierfalse
                                Obligations
                                  ObligationsActor
                                  handleLabReportRepos
                                  handleLabReportConsumer
                                  sendLabReportRepos
                                  sendLabReportCreator
                                  populateLabReportCreator
                                  Summaryfalse
                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                  28. Specimen.container
                                  Definition

                                  The container holding the specimen. The recursive nature of containers; i.e. blood in tube in tray in rack is not addressed here.

                                  ShortDirect container of specimen (tube/slide, etc.)
                                  Control0..*
                                  TypeBackboneElement
                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                  Obligations
                                    ObligationsActor
                                    handleLabReportRepos
                                    handleLabReportConsumer
                                    sendLabReportRepos
                                    sendLabReportCreator
                                    populateLabReportCreator
                                    Summaryfalse
                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                    30. Specimen.container.extension:device
                                    Slice Namedevice
                                    Definition

                                    Optional Extension Element - found in all resources.

                                    ShortOptional Extensions Element
                                    Control0..1
                                    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                    TypeExtension(Extension Definition for Specimen.container.device for Version 5.0) (Extension Type: Reference(Device))
                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                    32. Specimen.container.modifierExtension
                                    Definition

                                    May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

                                    Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

                                    ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                    Comments

                                    There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                                    Control0..*
                                    TypeExtension
                                    Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
                                    Summarytrue
                                    Requirements

                                    Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

                                    Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                    34. Specimen.container.type
                                    Definition

                                    The type of container associated with the specimen (e.g. slide, aliquot, etc.).

                                    ShortKind of container directly associated with specimen
                                    Control0..1
                                    BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see Specimen Containerhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/specimen-container-type
                                    (preferred to http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-specimenContainer-eu-lab)
                                    TypeCodeableConcept
                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                    Obligations
                                      ObligationsActor
                                      handleLabReportRepos
                                      handleLabReportConsumer
                                      sendLabReportRepos
                                      sendLabReportCreator
                                      populateLabReportCreator
                                      Summaryfalse
                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                      36. Specimen.container.additive[x]
                                      Definition

                                      Introduced substance to preserve, maintain or enhance the specimen. Examples: Formalin, Citrate, EDTA.

                                      ShortAdditive associated with container
                                      Control0..01
                                      BindingFor example codes, see hl7VS-additivePreservativehttp://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0371
                                      (example to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0371)

                                      Substance added to specimen container.

                                      TypeChoice of: CodeableConcept, Reference(Substance)
                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                      Summaryfalse
                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))

                                      Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here

                                      0. Specimen
                                      Definition

                                      Laboratory specimen

                                      ShortLaboratory Specimen
                                      Control0..*
                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                      Summaryfalse
                                      Invariantsdom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
                                      dom-3: 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: 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: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
                                      dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
                                      2. Specimen.id
                                      Definition

                                      The logical id of the resource, as used in the URL for the resource. Once assigned, this value never changes.

                                      ShortLogical id of this artifact
                                      Comments

                                      The only time that a resource does not have an id is when it is being submitted to the server using a create operation.

                                      Control0..1
                                      Typeid
                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                      Summarytrue
                                      4. Specimen.meta
                                      Definition

                                      The metadata about the resource. This is content that is maintained by the infrastructure. Changes to the content might not always be associated with version changes to the resource.

                                      ShortMetadata about the resource
                                      Control0..1
                                      TypeMeta
                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                      Summarytrue
                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                      6. Specimen.implicitRules
                                      Definition

                                      A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.

                                      ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
                                      Comments

                                      Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.

                                      Control0..1
                                      Typeuri
                                      Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies it's meaning or interpretation
                                      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                      Summarytrue
                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                      8. Specimen.language
                                      Definition

                                      The base language in which the resource is written.

                                      ShortLanguage of the resource content
                                      Comments

                                      Language is provided to support indexing and accessibility (typically, services such as text to speech use the language tag). The html language tag in the narrative applies to the narrative. The language tag on the resource may be used to specify the language of other presentations generated from the data in the resource. Not all the content has to be in the base language. The Resource.language should not be assumed to apply to the narrative automatically. If a language is specified, it should it also be specified on the div element in the html (see rules in HTML5 for information about the relationship between xml:lang and the html lang attribute).

                                      Control0..1
                                      BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from CommonLanguages
                                      (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages)

                                      A human language.

                                      Additional BindingsPurpose
                                      AllLanguagesMax Binding
                                      Typecode
                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                      Summaryfalse
                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                      10. Specimen.text
                                      Definition

                                      A human-readable narrative that contains a summary of the resource and can be used to represent the content of the resource to a human. The narrative need not encode all the structured data, but is required to contain sufficient detail to make it "clinically safe" for a human to just read the narrative. Resource definitions may define what content should be represented in the narrative to ensure clinical safety.

                                      ShortText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
                                      Comments

                                      Contained resources do not have narrative. Resources that are not contained SHOULD have a narrative. In some cases, a resource may only have text with little or no additional discrete data (as long as all minOccurs=1 elements are satisfied). This may be necessary for data from legacy systems where information is captured as a "text blob" or where text is additionally entered raw or narrated and encoded information is added later.

                                      Control0..1
                                      TypeNarrative
                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                      Summaryfalse
                                      Alternate Namesnarrative, html, xhtml, display
                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                      12. Specimen.contained
                                      Definition

                                      These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, and nor can they have their own independent transaction scope.

                                      ShortContained, inline Resources
                                      Comments

                                      This should never be done when the content can be identified properly, as once identification is lost, it is extremely difficult (and context dependent) to restore it again. Contained resources may have profiles and tags In their meta elements, but SHALL NOT have security labels.

                                      Control0..*
                                      TypeResource
                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                      Summaryfalse
                                      Alternate Namesinline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources
                                      14. Specimen.extension
                                      Definition

                                      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                      ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                      Comments

                                      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                                      Control0..*
                                      TypeExtension
                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                      Summaryfalse
                                      Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                      16. Specimen.modifierExtension
                                      Definition

                                      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

                                      Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

                                      ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored
                                      Comments

                                      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                                      Control0..*
                                      TypeExtension
                                      Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
                                      Summaryfalse
                                      Requirements

                                      Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

                                      Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                      18. Specimen.identifier
                                      Definition

                                      Id for specimen.

                                      ShortExternal Identifier
                                      NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
                                      Control0..*
                                      TypeIdentifier
                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                      Summarytrue
                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                      20. Specimen.accessionIdentifier
                                      Definition

                                      The identifier assigned by the lab when accessioning specimen(s). This is not necessarily the same as the specimen identifier, depending on local lab procedures.

                                      ShortIdentifier assigned by the lab
                                      Control0..1
                                      TypeIdentifier
                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                      Summarytrue
                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                      22. Specimen.status
                                      Definition

                                      The availability of the specimen.

                                      Shortavailable | unavailable | unsatisfactory | entered-in-error
                                      Comments

                                      This element is labeled as a modifier because the status contains codes that mark the resource as not currently valid.

                                      Control0..1
                                      BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from SpecimenStatus
                                      (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/specimen-status|4.0.1)

                                      Codes providing the status/availability of a specimen.

                                      Typecode
                                      Is Modifiertrue because This element is labelled as a modifier because it is a status element that contains status entered-in-error which means that the resource should not be treated as valid
                                      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                      Summarytrue
                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                      24. Specimen.type
                                      Definition

                                      The kind of material that forms the specimen.

                                      ShortKind of material that forms the specimen
                                      Comments

                                      If the specimen.type conveys information about the site the specimen has been collected from, then, if the bodySite if present it shall be coherent with the type.

                                      Control0..1
                                      BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from Specimen Types
                                      (preferred to http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-specimenType-eu-lab)
                                      TypeCodeableConcept
                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                      Obligations
                                        ObligationsActor
                                        handleLabReportRepos
                                        handleLabReportConsumer
                                        sendLabReportRepos
                                        sendLabReportCreator
                                        populateLabReportCreator
                                        Summarytrue
                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                        26. Specimen.subject
                                        Definition

                                        Where the specimen came from. This may be from patient(s), from a location (e.g., the source of an environmental sample), or a sampling of a substance or a device.

                                        ShortWhere the specimen came from. This may be from patient(s), from a location (e.g., the source of an environmental sample), or a sampling of a substance or a device
                                        Control0..1
                                        TypeReference(Patient: Person, Patient: Animal, Group, Device, Substance, Location)
                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                        Obligations
                                          ObligationsActor
                                          handleLabReportRepos
                                          handleLabReportConsumer
                                          sendLabReportRepos
                                          sendLabReportCreator
                                          populateLabReportCreator
                                          Summarytrue
                                          Requirements

                                          Must know the subject context.

                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                          28. Specimen.receivedTime
                                          Definition

                                          Time when specimen was received for processing or testing.

                                          ShortThe time when specimen was received for processing
                                          Control0..1
                                          TypedateTime
                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                          Summarytrue
                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                          30. Specimen.parent
                                          Definition

                                          Reference to the parent (source) specimen which is used when the specimen was either derived from or a component of another specimen.

                                          ShortSpecimen from which this specimen originated
                                          Comments

                                          The parent specimen could be the source from which the current specimen is derived by some processing step (e.g. an aliquot or isolate or extracted nucleic acids from clinical samples) or one of many specimens that were combined to create a pooled sample.

                                          Control0..*
                                          TypeReference(Specimen: Laboratory)
                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                          Summaryfalse
                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                          32. Specimen.request
                                          Definition

                                          Details concerning a service request that required a specimen to be collected.

                                          ShortWhy the specimen was collected.
                                          Comments

                                          If the specimen information are known when the order is created then the ServiceRequest.specimen should be used. If the ServiceRequest can be updated when the specimen is collected then the ServiceRequest.specimen or the Specimen.request could be used. Otherwise the relationship is recorded in the Specimen.request element

                                          Control0..*
                                          TypeReference(ServiceRequest)
                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                          Obligations
                                            ObligationsActor
                                            handleLabReportRepos
                                            handleLabReportConsumer
                                            sendLabReportRepos
                                            sendLabReportCreator
                                            populateLabReportCreator
                                            Summaryfalse
                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                            34. Specimen.collection
                                            Definition

                                            Details concerning the specimen collection.

                                            ShortCollection details
                                            Control0..1
                                            TypeBackboneElement
                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                            Obligations
                                              ObligationsActor
                                              handleLabReportRepos
                                              handleLabReportConsumer
                                              sendLabReportRepos
                                              sendLabReportCreator
                                              populateLabReportCreator
                                              Summaryfalse
                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                              36. Specimen.collection.id
                                              Definition

                                              Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                                              ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                              Control0..1
                                              Typestring
                                              Is Modifierfalse
                                              XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                              Summaryfalse
                                              38. Specimen.collection.extension
                                              Definition

                                              An Extension

                                              ShortExtension
                                              Control0..*
                                              TypeExtension
                                              Is Modifierfalse
                                              Summaryfalse
                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                              ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                              SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.collection.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                              • value @ url
                                              • 40. Specimen.collection.extension:bodySite
                                                Slice NamebodySite
                                                Definition

                                                Record details about the anatomical location of a specimen or body part. This resource may be used when a coded concept does not provide the necessary detail needed for the use case.

                                                ShortTarget anatomic location or structure
                                                Control0..1
                                                This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                TypeExtension(Body Site) (Extension Type: Reference(BodyStructure))
                                                Is Modifierfalse
                                                Obligations
                                                  ObligationsActor
                                                  handleLabReportRepos
                                                  handleLabReportConsumer
                                                  sendLabReportRepos
                                                  sendLabReportCreator
                                                  populateLabReportCreator
                                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                  ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                  42. Specimen.collection.extension:bodySite.id
                                                  Definition

                                                  Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                                                  ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                  Control0..1
                                                  Typestring
                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                  XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                  Summaryfalse
                                                  44. Specimen.collection.extension:bodySite.extension
                                                  Definition

                                                  An Extension

                                                  ShortExtension
                                                  Control0..0
                                                  TypeExtension
                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                  Summaryfalse
                                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                  ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                  SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.collection.extension.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                  • value @ url
                                                  • 46. Specimen.collection.extension:bodySite.url
                                                    Definition

                                                    Source of the definition for the extension code - a logical name or a URL.

                                                    Shortidentifies the meaning of the extension
                                                    Comments

                                                    The definition may point directly to a computable or human-readable definition of the extensibility codes, or it may be a logical URI as declared in some other specification. The definition SHALL be a URI for the Structure Definition defining the extension.

                                                    Control1..1
                                                    Typeuri
                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                    XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                    Summaryfalse
                                                    Fixed Valuehttp://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/bodySite
                                                    48. Specimen.collection.extension:bodySite.value[x]
                                                    Definition

                                                    Value of extension - must be one of a constrained set of the data types (see Extensibility for a list).

                                                    ShortValue of extension
                                                    Control1..1
                                                    TypeReference(Body structure: Laboratory)
                                                    [x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                    Summaryfalse
                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                    50. Specimen.collection.modifierExtension
                                                    Definition

                                                    May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

                                                    Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

                                                    ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                    Comments

                                                    There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                                                    Control0..*
                                                    TypeExtension
                                                    Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
                                                    Summarytrue
                                                    Requirements

                                                    Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

                                                    Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                    52. Specimen.collection.collector
                                                    Definition

                                                    Person who collected the specimen.

                                                    ShortWho collected the specimen
                                                    Control0..1
                                                    TypeReference(Practitioner, PractitionerRole)
                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                    Summarytrue
                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                    54. Specimen.collection.collected[x]
                                                    Definition

                                                    Time when specimen was collected from subject - the physiologically relevant time.

                                                    ShortCollection time
                                                    Control0..1
                                                    TypeChoice of: dateTime, Period
                                                    [x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                    Summarytrue
                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                    56. Specimen.collection.duration
                                                    Definition

                                                    The span of time over which the collection of a specimen occurred.

                                                    ShortHow long it took to collect specimen
                                                    Control0..1
                                                    TypeDuration
                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                    Summarytrue
                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                    58. Specimen.collection.quantity
                                                    Definition

                                                    The quantity of specimen collected; for instance the volume of a blood sample, or the physical measurement of an anatomic pathology sample.

                                                    ShortThe quantity of specimen collected
                                                    Control0..1
                                                    TypeQuantity(SimpleQuantity)
                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                    Summaryfalse
                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                    60. Specimen.collection.method
                                                    Definition

                                                    A coded value specifying the technique that is used to perform the procedure.

                                                    ShortTechnique used to perform collection
                                                    Control0..1
                                                    BindingFor example codes, see FHIRSpecimenCollectionMethod
                                                    (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/specimen-collection-method)

                                                    The technique that is used to perform the procedure.

                                                    TypeCodeableConcept
                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                    Summaryfalse
                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                    62. Specimen.collection.bodySite
                                                    Definition

                                                    Anatomical location from which the specimen was collected (if subject is a patient). This is the target site. This element is not used for environmental specimens.

                                                    ShortAnatomical collection site
                                                    Comments

                                                    If the specimen.type conveys information about the site the specimen has been collected from, then, if the bodySite if present it shall be coherent with the type

                                                    Control0..1
                                                    BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from SNOMEDCTBodyStructures
                                                    (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site)
                                                    TypeCodeableConcept
                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                    Obligations
                                                      ObligationsActor
                                                      handleLabReportRepos
                                                      handleLabReportConsumer
                                                      sendLabReportRepos
                                                      sendLabReportCreator
                                                      populateLabReportCreator
                                                      Summaryfalse
                                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                      64. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]
                                                      Definition

                                                      Abstinence or reduction from some or all food, drink, or both, for a period of time prior to sample collection.

                                                      ShortWhether or how long patient abstained from food and/or drink
                                                      Comments

                                                      Representing fasting status using this element is preferred to representing it with an observation using a 'pre-coordinated code' such as LOINC 2005-7 (Calcium [Moles/​time] in 2 hour Urine --12 hours fasting), or using a component observation such asObservation.component code` = LOINC 49541-6 (Fasting status - Reported).

                                                      Control0..1
                                                      BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from hl7VS-relevantClincialInformation
                                                      (extensible to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0916)

                                                      Codes describing the fasting status of the patient.

                                                      TypeChoice of: CodeableConcept, Duration
                                                      [x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                      Summarytrue
                                                      Requirements

                                                      Many diagnostic tests require fasting to facilitate accurate interpretation.

                                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                      66. Specimen.processing
                                                      Definition

                                                      Details concerning processing and processing steps for the specimen.

                                                      ShortProcessing and processing step details
                                                      Control0..*
                                                      TypeBackboneElement
                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                      Summaryfalse
                                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                      68. Specimen.processing.id
                                                      Definition

                                                      Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                                                      ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                      Control0..1
                                                      Typestring
                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                      XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                      Summaryfalse
                                                      70. Specimen.processing.extension
                                                      Definition

                                                      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                                      ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                      Comments

                                                      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                                                      Control0..*
                                                      TypeExtension
                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                      Summaryfalse
                                                      Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                      72. Specimen.processing.modifierExtension
                                                      Definition

                                                      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

                                                      Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

                                                      ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                      Comments

                                                      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                                                      Control0..*
                                                      TypeExtension
                                                      Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
                                                      Summarytrue
                                                      Requirements

                                                      Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

                                                      Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
                                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                      74. Specimen.processing.description
                                                      Definition

                                                      Textual description of procedure.

                                                      ShortTextual description of procedure
                                                      Control0..1
                                                      Typestring
                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                      Summaryfalse
                                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                      76. Specimen.processing.procedure
                                                      Definition

                                                      A coded value specifying the procedure used to process the specimen.

                                                      ShortIndicates the treatment step applied to the specimen
                                                      Control0..1
                                                      BindingFor example codes, see SpecimenProcessingProcedure
                                                      (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/specimen-processing-procedure)

                                                      Type indicating the technique used to process the specimen.

                                                      TypeCodeableConcept
                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                      Summaryfalse
                                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                      78. Specimen.processing.additive
                                                      Definition

                                                      Material used in the processing step.

                                                      ShortMaterial used in the processing step
                                                      Control0..*
                                                      TypeReference(Substance, Substance: Specimen Additive Substance)
                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                      Obligations
                                                        ObligationsActor
                                                        handleLabReportRepos
                                                        handleLabReportConsumer
                                                        sendLabReportRepos
                                                        sendLabReportCreator
                                                        populateLabReportCreator
                                                        Summaryfalse
                                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                        80. Specimen.processing.time[x]
                                                        Definition

                                                        A record of the time or period when the specimen processing occurred. For example the time of sample fixation or the period of time the sample was in formalin.

                                                        ShortDate and time of specimen processing
                                                        Control0..1
                                                        TypeChoice of: dateTime, Period
                                                        [x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
                                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                                        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                        Summaryfalse
                                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                        82. Specimen.container
                                                        Definition

                                                        The container holding the specimen. The recursive nature of containers; i.e. blood in tube in tray in rack is not addressed here.

                                                        ShortDirect container of specimen (tube/slide, etc.)
                                                        Control0..*
                                                        TypeBackboneElement
                                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                                        Obligations
                                                          ObligationsActor
                                                          handleLabReportRepos
                                                          handleLabReportConsumer
                                                          sendLabReportRepos
                                                          sendLabReportCreator
                                                          populateLabReportCreator
                                                          Summaryfalse
                                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                          84. Specimen.container.id
                                                          Definition

                                                          Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                                                          ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                          Control0..1
                                                          Typestring
                                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                                          XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                          Summaryfalse
                                                          86. Specimen.container.extension
                                                          Definition

                                                          An Extension

                                                          ShortExtension
                                                          Control0..*
                                                          TypeExtension
                                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                                          Summaryfalse
                                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                          SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.container.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                          • value @ url
                                                          • 88. Specimen.container.extension:device
                                                            Slice Namedevice
                                                            Definition

                                                            Optional Extension Element - found in all resources.

                                                            ShortOptional Extensions Element
                                                            Control0..1
                                                            This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                            TypeExtension(Extension Definition for Specimen.container.device for Version 5.0) (Extension Type: Reference(Device))
                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                            90. Specimen.container.modifierExtension
                                                            Definition

                                                            May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

                                                            Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

                                                            ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                            Comments

                                                            There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                                                            Control0..*
                                                            TypeExtension
                                                            Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
                                                            Summarytrue
                                                            Requirements

                                                            Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

                                                            Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                            92. Specimen.container.identifier
                                                            Definition

                                                            Id for container. There may be multiple; a manufacturer's bar code, lab assigned identifier, etc. The container ID may differ from the specimen id in some circumstances.

                                                            ShortId for the container
                                                            NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
                                                            Control0..*
                                                            TypeIdentifier
                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                            Summarytrue
                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                            94. Specimen.container.description
                                                            Definition

                                                            Textual description of the container.

                                                            ShortTextual description of the container
                                                            Control0..1
                                                            Typestring
                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                            Summaryfalse
                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                            96. Specimen.container.type
                                                            Definition

                                                            The type of container associated with the specimen (e.g. slide, aliquot, etc.).

                                                            ShortKind of container directly associated with specimen
                                                            Control0..1
                                                            BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from Specimen Container
                                                            (preferred to http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-specimenContainer-eu-lab)
                                                            TypeCodeableConcept
                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                            Obligations
                                                              ObligationsActor
                                                              handleLabReportRepos
                                                              handleLabReportConsumer
                                                              sendLabReportRepos
                                                              sendLabReportCreator
                                                              populateLabReportCreator
                                                              Summaryfalse
                                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                              98. Specimen.container.capacity
                                                              Definition

                                                              The capacity (volume or other measure) the container may contain.

                                                              ShortContainer volume or size
                                                              Control0..1
                                                              TypeQuantity(SimpleQuantity)
                                                              Is Modifierfalse
                                                              Summaryfalse
                                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                              100. Specimen.container.specimenQuantity
                                                              Definition

                                                              The quantity of specimen in the container; may be volume, dimensions, or other appropriate measurements, depending on the specimen type.

                                                              ShortQuantity of specimen within container
                                                              Control0..1
                                                              TypeQuantity(SimpleQuantity)
                                                              Is Modifierfalse
                                                              Summaryfalse
                                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                              102. Specimen.container.additive[x]
                                                              Definition

                                                              Introduced substance to preserve, maintain or enhance the specimen. Examples: Formalin, Citrate, EDTA.

                                                              ShortAdditive associated with container
                                                              Control0..0
                                                              BindingFor example codes, see hl7VS-additivePreservative
                                                              (example to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0371)

                                                              Substance added to specimen container.

                                                              TypeChoice of: CodeableConcept, Reference(Substance)
                                                              Is Modifierfalse
                                                              Summaryfalse
                                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                              104. Specimen.condition
                                                              Definition

                                                              A mode or state of being that describes the nature of the specimen.

                                                              ShortState of the specimen
                                                              Comments

                                                              Specimen condition is an observation made about the specimen. It's a point-in-time assessment. It can be used to assess its quality or appropriateness for a specific test.

                                                              Control0..*
                                                              BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from hl7VS-specimenCondition
                                                              (extensible to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0493)

                                                              Codes describing the state of the specimen.

                                                              TypeCodeableConcept
                                                              Is Modifierfalse
                                                              Summarytrue
                                                              Requirements

                                                              The specimen condition can be used to assess its quality or appropriateness for a specific test.

                                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                              106. Specimen.note
                                                              Definition

                                                              To communicate any details or issues about the specimen or during the specimen collection. (for example: broken vial, sent with patient, frozen).

                                                              ShortComments
                                                              Control0..*
                                                              TypeAnnotation
                                                              Is Modifierfalse
                                                              Summaryfalse
                                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))