Resource type: specimendefinition

Description

A kind of specimen with associated set of requirements.

Elements

PathShortDefinitionComments
Kind of specimenA kind of specimen with associated set of requirements.
identifierBusiness identifier of a kind of specimenA business identifier associated with the kind of specimen.
typeCollectedKind of material to collectThe kind of material to be collected.
patientPreparationPatient preparation for collectionPreparation of the patient for specimen collection.
timeAspectTime aspect for collectionTime aspect of specimen collection (duration or offset).
collectionSpecimen collection procedureThe action to be performed for collecting the specimen.
typeTestedSpecimen in container intended for testing by labSpecimen conditioned in a container as expected by the testing laboratory.
typeTested.idUnique id for inter-element referencingUnique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.
typeTested.extensionAdditional content defined by implementationsMay be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
typeTested.modifierExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognizedMay be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
typeTested.isDerivedPrimary or secondary specimenPrimary of secondary specimen.
typeTested.typeType of intended specimenThe kind of specimen conditioned for testing expected by lab.
typeTested.preferencepreferred | alternateThe preference for this type of conditioned specimen.
typeTested.containerThe specimen's containerThe specimen's container.
typeTested.container.idUnique id for inter-element referencingUnique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.
typeTested.container.extensionAdditional content defined by implementationsMay be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
typeTested.container.modifierExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognizedMay be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
typeTested.container.materialContainer materialThe type of material of the container.
typeTested.container.typeKind of container associated with the kind of specimenThe type of container used to contain this kind of specimen.
typeTested.container.capColor of container capColor of container cap.
typeTested.container.descriptionContainer descriptionThe textual description of the kind of container.
typeTested.container.capacityContainer capacityThe capacity (volume or other measure) of this kind of container.
typeTested.container.minimumVolume[x]Minimum volumeThe minimum volume to be conditioned in the container.
typeTested.container.additiveAdditive associated with containerSubstance introduced in the kind of container to preserve, maintain or enhance the specimen. Examples: Formalin, Citrate, EDTA.
typeTested.container.additive.idUnique id for inter-element referencingUnique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.
typeTested.container.additive.extensionAdditional content defined by implementationsMay be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
typeTested.container.additive.modifierExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognizedMay be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
typeTested.container.additive.additive[x]Additive associated with containerSubstance introduced in the kind of container to preserve, maintain or enhance the specimen. Examples: Formalin, Citrate, EDTA.
typeTested.container.preparationSpecimen container preparationSpecial processing that should be applied to the container for this kind of specimen.
typeTested.requirementSpecimen requirementsRequirements for delivery and special handling of this kind of conditioned specimen.
typeTested.retentionTimeSpecimen retention timeThe usual time that a specimen of this kind is retained after the ordered tests are completed, for the purpose of additional testing.
typeTested.rejectionCriterionRejection criterionCriterion for rejection of the specimen in its container by the laboratory.
typeTested.handlingSpecimen handling before testingSet of instructions for preservation/transport of the specimen at a defined temperature interval, prior the testing process.
typeTested.handling.idUnique id for inter-element referencingUnique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.
typeTested.handling.extensionAdditional content defined by implementationsMay be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
typeTested.handling.modifierExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognizedMay be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
typeTested.handling.temperatureQualifierTemperature qualifierIt qualifies the interval of temperature, which characterizes an occurrence of handling. Conditions that are not related to temperature may be handled in the instruction element.
typeTested.handling.temperatureRangeTemperature rangeThe temperature interval for this set of handling instructions.
typeTested.handling.maxDurationMaximum preservation timeThe maximum time interval of preservation of the specimen with these conditions.
typeTested.handling.instructionPreservation instructionAdditional textual instructions for the preservation or transport of the specimen. For instance, 'Protect from light exposure'.

Scope and Usage

SpecimenDefinition will define a kind of specimen, which can be associated with in vitro diagnostic procedures described in a catalog of orderable services. SpecimenDefinition describes the kind of specimen to be collected from the subject of these procedures as well as the requirements applying to the collection activity, the preparation of the subject for this collection. This resource also describes the associated type(s) of specimen conditioned for testing, which are the output of the specimen collection activity. A specimen conditioned for testing is described with the type(s) of container and possible additive to be used, the minimal and normal volumes of collection, the conditions of storage, transportation and handling for the specimen once collected and conditioned. This resource is a necessary building block of a sharable catalog of orderable in vitro diagnostic services. The subjects of these orderable services may be human patients, non-human living subjects or non-living materials such as water, surfaces, medical devices ... All sub-specialties of clinical and anatomic pathology latoratories are concerned, as well as all care services prone to order in vitro diagnostic services to those laboratories. A catalog of orderable services generally belongs to a specific laboratory or facility. Nonetheless, the data items used to build this catalog are of universal meaning and interest.

Boundaries and Relationships

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Search Parameters

containerThe type of specimen conditioned in container expected by the labSpecimenDefinition.typeTested.container.type
identifierThe unique identifier associated with the specimenSpecimenDefinition.identifier
typeThe type of collected specimenSpecimenDefinition.typeCollected

Extension Definitions

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