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Ressourcenprofil: TI Specimen Laboratory - Detaillierte Beschreibungen

Active Stand: 2026-11-16

Definitionen für das ti-specimen-laboratory ressourcenprofil

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0. Specimen
Definition

Dieses Profil bildet eine Probe ab.

Identifizierung und Eigenschaften der primären oder sekundären Probe, auf deren Basis die Laboruntersuchung als Messung durchgeführt wird. Ein inhaltliches Beispiel für die Unterscheidung von Primär- und Sekundärprobe:

  • Primärprobe: Probenart = Vollblut (über LOINC® oder ergänzende Spezifizierung Probenart); Probengewinnung / Methode = Blutabnahme; Probenverarbeitung / Methode = Zentrifugieren

  • Sekundärprobe: Probenart = Serum (über LOINC® oder ergänzende Spezifizierung Probenart); Probengewinnung / Methode = Zentrifugieren zur Serumgewinnung; Probe / Ausgangsmaterial = Vollblut


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())
dom-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.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
This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
TypeMeta
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
4. Specimen.meta.versionId
Definition

The version specific identifier, as it appears in the version portion of the URL. This value changes when the resource is created, updated, or deleted.

ShortVersion specific identifier
Comments

The server assigns this value, and ignores what the client specifies, except in the case that the server is imposing version integrity on updates/deletes.

Control0..1
Typeid
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
6. Specimen.meta.lastUpdated
Definition

When the resource last changed - e.g. when the version changed.

ShortWhen the resource version last changed
Comments

This value is always populated except when the resource is first being created. The server / resource manager sets this value; what a client provides is irrelevant. This is equivalent to the HTTP Last-Modified and SHOULD have the same value on a read interaction.

Control0..1
Typeinstant
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
8. 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()))
10. Specimen.extension
Definition

An Extension


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.

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..*
This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
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())
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
  • 12. Specimen.extension:focus
    Slice Namefocus
    Definition

    Falls die Probe nicht unmittelbar aus dem menschlichen Körper direkt entnommen wird, sondern beispielsweise aus einem Sammelgefäß oder Katheter gewonnen wird.

    ShortAußerkörperliche Quelle zur Probenentnahme
    Control0..1
    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
    TypeExtension(Specimen Focus) (Extension Type: Reference(RelatedPerson, Group, Device, Substance, Location))
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supporttrue
    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())
    14. Specimen.extension:focus.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*
    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
    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())
    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.extension.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
    • value @ url
    • 16. Specimen.extension:focus.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.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/specimen-focus
      18. Specimen.extension:focus.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
      Control10..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
      TypeReference(TI Device Laboratory Specimen Subject), 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] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      20. 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..*
      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
      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())
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.modifierExtension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
      • value @ url
      • 22. Specimen.identifier
        Definition

        Id for specimen.

        ShortExternal Identifier
        NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
        Control0..*
        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
        TypeIdentifier
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        24. Specimen.identifier.use
        Definition

        The purpose of this identifier.

        Shortusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
        Comments

        Applications can assume that an identifier is permanent unless it explicitly says that it is temporary.

        Control0..1
        BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierUsehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1
        (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1)

        Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

        Typecode
        Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as "Is Modifier" because applications should not mistake a temporary id for a permanent one.
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Allows the appropriate identifier for a particular context of use to be selected from among a set of identifiers.

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

        Für die Probe können unterschiedliche Identifikatoren vergeben werden. Unterschieden werden beispielsweise "Identifkator, den die auftragerteilende Institution vergibt" (Order-Placer, Einsender) und "Identifkator, den die auftragserfüllende Laboreinrichtung vergibt" (Order-Filler, Auftragnehmer). Der ID-Typ gibt an, um welche Art von Proben-Identifikator es sich handelt.


        A coded type for the identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

        ShortDescription of identifier
        Comments

        This element deals only with general categories of identifiers. It SHOULD not be used for codes that correspond 1..1 with the Identifier.system. Some identifiers may fall into multiple categories due to common usage. Where the system is known, a type is unnecessary because the type is always part of the system definition. However systems often need to handle identifiers where the system is not known. There is not a 1:1 relationship between type and system, since many different systems have the same type.

        Control0..1
        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from https://gematik.de/fhir/terminology/ValueSet/specimen-identifier-typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type|4.0.1
        (extensible to https://gematik.de/fhir/terminology/ValueSet/specimen-identifier-type)
        TypeCodeableConcept
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Allows users to make use of identifiers when the identifier system is not known.

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

        Code für die Typisierung des Proben-Identifikators.

        HL7®-Code für die Typisierung des Proben-Identifikators. In diesem Kontext mögliche Codes sind beispielsweise:

        • PLAC (Placer Identifier) - Identifikator, den die Auftragserteilende Institution vergibt
        • ACSN (Accession ID) - Identifikator, den das Labor zum Auftragseingang vergibt
        • FILL (Filler Identifier) - Identifikator, den das Labor zur Auftragserfüllung vergibt
        • SID (Specimen ID)

        A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

        ShortCode defined by a terminology system
        Comments

        Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

        Control0..*
        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
        TypeCoding
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        30. Specimen.identifier.type.coding.system
        Definition

        The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

        ShortIdentity of the terminology system
        Comments

        The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

        Control0..1
        Typeuri
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        32. Specimen.identifier.type.coding.version
        Definition

        The version of the code system which was used when choosing this code. Note that a well-maintained code system does not need the version reported, because the meaning of codes is consistent across versions. However this cannot consistently be assured, and when the meaning is not guaranteed to be consistent, the version SHOULD be exchanged.

        ShortVersion of the system - if relevant
        Comments

        Where the terminology does not clearly define what string should be used to identify code system versions, the recommendation is to use the date (expressed in FHIR date format) on which that version was officially published as the version date.

        NoteThis is a business version Id, not a resource version Id (see discussion)
        Control0..1
        Typestring
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        34. Specimen.identifier.type.coding.code
        Definition

        A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).

        ShortSymbol in syntax defined by the system
        Control0..1
        Typecode
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Need to refer to a particular code in the system.

        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        36. Specimen.identifier.type.coding.display
        Definition

        A representation of the meaning of the code in the system, following the rules of the system.

        ShortRepresentation defined by the system
        Comments

        Note that FHIR strings SHALL NOT exceed 1MB in size

        Control0..1
        Typestring
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Need to be able to carry a human-readable meaning of the code for readers that do not know the system.

        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        38. Specimen.identifier.type.text
        Definition

        Text für die Typisierung des Proben-Identifikators.


        A human language representation of the concept as seen/selected/uttered by the user who entered the data and/or which represents the intended meaning of the user.

        ShortPlain text representation of the concept
        Comments

        Very often the text is the same as a displayName of one of the codings.

        Control0..1
        Typestring
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        The codes from the terminologies do not always capture the correct meaning with all the nuances of the human using them, or sometimes there is no appropriate code at all. In these cases, the text is used to capture the full meaning of the source.

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

        Establishes the namespace for the value - that is, a URL that describes a set values that are unique.

        ShortThe namespace for the identifier value
        Comments

        Identifier.system is always case sensitive.

        Control0..1
        Typeuri
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        There are many sets of identifiers. To perform matching of two identifiers, we need to know what set we're dealing with. The system identifies a particular set of unique identifiers.

        ExampleGeneral: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        42. Specimen.identifier.value
        Definition

        Identifikator-Wert


        The portion of the identifier typically relevant to the user and which is unique within the context of the system.

        ShortThe value that is unique
        Comments

        If the value is a full URI, then the system SHALL be urn:ietf:rfc:3986. The value's primary purpose is computational mapping. As a result, it may be normalized for comparison purposes (e.g. removing non-significant whitespace, dashes, etc.) A value formatted for human display can be conveyed using the Rendered Value extension. Identifier.value is to be treated as case sensitive unless knowledge of the Identifier.system allows the processer to be confident that non-case-sensitive processing is safe.

        Control0..1
        Typestring
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        ExampleGeneral: 123456
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        44. 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..01
        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
        TypeIdentifier
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        46. Specimen.status
        Definition

        Hier wird ein Code für den Probenstatus vor der Messung angegeben:

        • Verfügbar: das physische Exemplar ist vorhanden und in gutem Zustand.
        • Nicht verfügbar: es ist kein physisches Exemplar vorhanden, da es entweder verloren, zerstört oder verbraucht wurde.
        • Nicht geeignet: die Probe kann aufgrund eines Qualitätsproblems, z. B. eines zerbrochenen Behälters, einer Verunreinigung oder eines abgelaufenen Verfallsdatums, nicht verwendet werden.
        • Irrtümliche Eingabe: die Probe wurde irrtümlich eingegeben und ist daher ungültig.

        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
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        48. Specimen.type
        Definition

        Probenart, ergänzende Spezifizierung Code/Bezeichnung

        Der LOINC®-Code impliziert über die LOINC®-Achse SYSTEM bereits eine Probenart. Falls der Wert für die LOINC®-Achse SYSTEM nicht ausreichend spezifisch ist, kann in Bezug auf den LOINC®-Code der Laboruntersuchung, die "Probenart, ergänzende Spezifizierung" (Specimen.type) ergänzt werden. Ein Beispiel: Wenn mit dem LOINC®-Code das Untersuchungsmaterial "Blut" definiert ist, könnte als ergänzende Spezifikation der SNOMED CT®-Code für "arterielles Blut" dokumentiert werden.


        The kind of material that forms the specimen.

        ShortProbenart, ergänzende Spezifizierung (z.B. postkoordinierend)Kind 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. For a non-identifiable animal specimen source (e.g. 710069003 | Tick specimen (specimen) |), Specimen.type with the appropriate code shall be used.


        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.

        Control10..1
        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-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)

        The type of the specimen.

        TypeCodeableConcept
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        50. Specimen.type.coding
        Definition

        Hier wird die Probenart als codierte Information angegeben.


        A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

        ShortCode defined by a terminology system
        Comments

        Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

        Control0..*
        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
        TypeCoding
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.type.coding. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
        • value @ $this
        • 52. Specimen.type.coding:snomed
          Slice Namesnomed
          Definition

          Hier kann ein Code aus SNOMED CT® angegeben werden.


          A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

          ShortCode defined by a terminology system
          Comments

          Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

          Control0..1*
          This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
          BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from For codes, see https://gematik.de/fhir/terminology/ValueSet/specimen-type
          (extensible to https://gematik.de/fhir/terminology/ValueSet/specimen-type)
          TypeCoding
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

          Pattern Value{
            "system" : "http://snomed.info/sct"
          }
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          54. Specimen.type.coding:snomed.system
          Definition

          The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

          ShortIdentity of the terminology system
          Comments

          The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

          Control0..1
          Typeuri
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          56. Specimen.type.coding:snomed.version
          Definition

          The version of the code system which was used when choosing this code. Note that a well-maintained code system does not need the version reported, because the meaning of codes is consistent across versions. However this cannot consistently be assured, and when the meaning is not guaranteed to be consistent, the version SHOULD be exchanged.

          ShortVersion of the system - if relevant
          Comments

          Where the terminology does not clearly define what string should be used to identify code system versions, the recommendation is to use the date (expressed in FHIR date format) on which that version was officially published as the version date.

          NoteThis is a business version Id, not a resource version Id (see discussion)
          Control0..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          58. Specimen.type.coding:snomed.code
          Definition

          A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).

          ShortSymbol in syntax defined by the system
          Control0..1
          Typecode
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Need to refer to a particular code in the system.

          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          60. Specimen.type.coding:snomed.display
          Definition

          A representation of the meaning of the code in the system, following the rules of the system.

          ShortRepresentation defined by the system
          Comments

          Note that FHIR strings SHALL NOT exceed 1MB in size

          Control0..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Need to be able to carry a human-readable meaning of the code for readers that do not know the system.

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

          Freitext Bezeichnung für die ergänzende Spezifizierung der Probenart. Mögliche Verwendung:

          • als Freitextergänzung, wenn die Probenart durch die Spezifikation Laboruntersuchung (LOINC® Code: SYSTEM) nicht ausreichend spezifisch codiert werden kann
          • als Freitextergänzung, wenn die die Probenart durch Probenart, ergänzende Spezifizierung/SNOMED CT®-Code nicht ausreichend spezifisch bezeichnet werden kann
          • ersatzweise, wenn gar keine passende Codierung zugeordnet werden kann
          • wenn zusätzlich eine Freitext-Bezeichnung aus der LDT-Kommunikation übernommen werden soll.

          A human language representation of the concept as seen/selected/uttered by the user who entered the data and/or which represents the intended meaning of the user.

          ShortPlain text representation of the concept
          Comments

          Very often the text is the same as a displayName of one of the codings.

          Control0..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          The codes from the terminologies do not always capture the correct meaning with all the nuances of the human using them, or sometimes there is no appropriate code at all. In these cases, the text is used to capture the full meaning of the source.

          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          64. 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
          Comments

          References SHALL be a reference to an actual FHIR resource, and SHALL be resolveable (allowing for access control, temporary unavailability, etc.). Resolution can be either by retrieval from the URL, or, where applicable by resource type, by treating an absolute reference as a canonical URL and looking it up in a local registry/repository.

          Control10..1
          This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
          TypeReference(TI Patient, Patient, Group, Device, Substance, Location)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Must know the subject context.

          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided (reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids')))
          66. Specimen.subject.reference
          Definition

          A reference to a location at which the other resource is found. The reference may be a relative reference, in which case it is relative to the service base URL, or an absolute URL that resolves to the location where the resource is found. The reference may be version specific or not. If the reference is not to a FHIR RESTful server, then it should be assumed to be version specific. Internal fragment references (start with '#') refer to contained resources.

          ShortLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
          Comments

          Using absolute URLs provides a stable scalable approach suitable for a cloud/web context, while using relative/logical references provides a flexible approach suitable for use when trading across closed eco-system boundaries. Absolute URLs do not need to point to a FHIR RESTful server, though this is the preferred approach. If the URL conforms to the structure "/[type]/[id]" then it should be assumed that the reference is to a FHIR RESTful server.

          Control0..1
          This element is affected by the following invariants: ref-1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          68. Specimen.subject.identifier
          Definition

          An identifier for the target resource. This is used when there is no way to reference the other resource directly, either because the entity it represents is not available through a FHIR server, or because there is no way for the author of the resource to convert a known identifier to an actual location. There is no requirement that a Reference.identifier point to something that is actually exposed as a FHIR instance, but it SHALL point to a business concept that would be expected to be exposed as a FHIR instance, and that instance would need to be of a FHIR resource type allowed by the reference.

          ShortLogical reference, when literal reference is not known
          Comments

          When an identifier is provided in place of a reference, any system processing the reference will only be able to resolve the identifier to a reference if it understands the business context in which the identifier is used. Sometimes this is global (e.g. a national identifier) but often it is not. For this reason, none of the useful mechanisms described for working with references (e.g. chaining, includes) are possible, nor should servers be expected to be able resolve the reference. Servers may accept an identifier based reference untouched, resolve it, and/or reject it - see CapabilityStatement.rest.resource.referencePolicy.

          When both an identifier and a literal reference are provided, the literal reference is preferred. Applications processing the resource are allowed - but not required - to check that the identifier matches the literal reference

          Applications converting a logical reference to a literal reference may choose to leave the logical reference present, or remove it.

          Reference is intended to point to a structure that can potentially be expressed as a FHIR resource, though there is no need for it to exist as an actual FHIR resource instance - except in as much as an application wishes to actual find the target of the reference. The content referred to be the identifier must meet the logical constraints implied by any limitations on what resource types are permitted for the reference. For example, it would not be legitimate to send the identifier for a drug prescription if the type were Reference(Observation|DiagnosticReport). One of the use-cases for Reference.identifier is the situation where no FHIR representation exists (where the type is Reference (Any).

          NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
          Control0..1
          This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
          TypeIdentifier
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          70. Specimen.subject.identifier.use
          Definition

          The purpose of this identifier.

          Shortusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
          Comments

          Applications can assume that an identifier is permanent unless it explicitly says that it is temporary.

          Control0..1
          BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierUsehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1
          (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1)

          Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

          Typecode
          Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as "Is Modifier" because applications should not mistake a temporary id for a permanent one.
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Allows the appropriate identifier for a particular context of use to be selected from among a set of identifiers.

          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          72. Specimen.subject.identifier.system
          Definition

          Establishes the namespace for the value - that is, a URL that describes a set values that are unique.

          ShortThe namespace for the identifier value
          Comments

          Identifier.system is always case sensitive.

          Control0..1
          Typeuri
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          There are many sets of identifiers. To perform matching of two identifiers, we need to know what set we're dealing with. The system identifies a particular set of unique identifiers.

          ExampleGeneral: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          74. Specimen.subject.identifier.value
          Definition

          The portion of the identifier typically relevant to the user and which is unique within the context of the system.

          ShortThe value that is unique
          Comments

          If the value is a full URI, then the system SHALL be urn:ietf:rfc:3986. The value's primary purpose is computational mapping. As a result, it may be normalized for comparison purposes (e.g. removing non-significant whitespace, dashes, etc.) A value formatted for human display can be conveyed using the Rendered Value extension. Identifier.value is to be treated as case sensitive unless knowledge of the Identifier.system allows the processer to be confident that non-case-sensitive processing is safe.

          Control0..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          ExampleGeneral: 123456
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          76. Specimen.subject.display
          Definition

          Plain text narrative that identifies the resource in addition to the resource reference.

          ShortText alternative for the resource
          Comments

          This is generally not the same as the Resource.text of the referenced resource. The purpose is to identify what's being referenced, not to fully describe it.

          Control0..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          78. Specimen.receivedTime
          Definition

          Zeitpunkt des Eingangs der Probe im Labor. Dieser Zeitpunkt sollte nach Möglichkeit minutengenau angegeben werden. Im klinischen Alltag ist die minutengenaue Erfassung nicht immer realistisch.


          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
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          80. Specimen.parent
          Definition

          Ausgangsmaterial für eine Sekundärprobe. Die Sekundärprobe existiert nur auf Basis einer Primärprobe. Wenn eine Sekundärprobe angegeben wird, dann ist das Ausgangsmaterial verpflichtend anzugeben, damit der Bezug hergestellt werden kann.


          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..*
          This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
          TypeReference(TI Specimen Laboratory, Specimen)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided (reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids')))
          82. Specimen.parent.reference
          Definition

          A reference to a location at which the other resource is found. The reference may be a relative reference, in which case it is relative to the service base URL, or an absolute URL that resolves to the location where the resource is found. The reference may be version specific or not. If the reference is not to a FHIR RESTful server, then it should be assumed to be version specific. Internal fragment references (start with '#') refer to contained resources.

          ShortLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
          Comments

          Using absolute URLs provides a stable scalable approach suitable for a cloud/web context, while using relative/logical references provides a flexible approach suitable for use when trading across closed eco-system boundaries. Absolute URLs do not need to point to a FHIR RESTful server, though this is the preferred approach. If the URL conforms to the structure "/[type]/[id]" then it should be assumed that the reference is to a FHIR RESTful server.

          Control0..1
          This element is affected by the following invariants: ref-1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          84. Specimen.parent.display
          Definition

          Plain text narrative that identifies the resource in addition to the resource reference.

          ShortText alternative for the resource
          Comments

          This is generally not the same as the Resource.text of the referenced resource. The purpose is to identify what's being referenced, not to fully describe it.

          Control0..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          86. Specimen.collection
          Definition

          Optionale Angaben zur Probengewinnung, dazu gehören: Zeitangabe, Methode der Probengewinnung, Entnahmeort, Angabe zum Nüchternstatus.


          Details concerning the specimen collection.

          ShortCollection details
          Control0..1
          This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
          TypeBackboneElement
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          88. Specimen.collection.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..*
          This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
          TypeExtension
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          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())
          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 areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
          • value @ url
          • 90. Specimen.collection.extension:bodySite
            Slice NamebodySite
            Definition

            Es kann eine Körperstruktur mit Seitenangabe, weiterer Lokalisierung und Aussage zur Morphologie angegeben werden.

            Es wäre auch möglich, dass eine Probenentnahme aus mehr als einer Körperstelle gewonnen wird.

            ShortKörperstelle der Probenentnahme
            Control0..1
            This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
            TypeExtension(BodyStructure Reference) (Extension Type: Reference(BodyStructure))
            Is Modifierfalse
            Must Supporttrue
            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())
            92. Specimen.collection.extension:bodySite.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..0*
            This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
            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())
            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 areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
            • value @ url
            • 94. 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
              96. 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
              Control10..1
              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
              TypeReference(TI Body Structure), 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] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
              Is Modifierfalse
              Must Supporttrue
              Summaryfalse
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              98. Specimen.collection.extension:bodySite.value[x].reference
              Definition

              A reference to a location at which the other resource is found. The reference may be a relative reference, in which case it is relative to the service base URL, or an absolute URL that resolves to the location where the resource is found. The reference may be version specific or not. If the reference is not to a FHIR RESTful server, then it should be assumed to be version specific. Internal fragment references (start with '#') refer to contained resources.

              ShortLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
              Comments

              Using absolute URLs provides a stable scalable approach suitable for a cloud/web context, while using relative/logical references provides a flexible approach suitable for use when trading across closed eco-system boundaries. Absolute URLs do not need to point to a FHIR RESTful server, though this is the preferred approach. If the URL conforms to the structure "/[type]/[id]" then it should be assumed that the reference is to a FHIR RESTful server.

              Control0..1
              This element is affected by the following invariants: ref-1
              Typestring
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Must Supporttrue
              Summarytrue
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              100. Specimen.collection.extension:bodySite.value[x].display
              Definition

              Plain text narrative that identifies the resource in addition to the resource reference.

              ShortText alternative for the resource
              Comments

              This is generally not the same as the Resource.text of the referenced resource. The purpose is to identify what's being referenced, not to fully describe it.

              Control0..1
              Typestring
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Must Supporttrue
              Summarytrue
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              102. 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..*
              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
              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())
              ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
              104. Specimen.collection.collector
              Definition

              Person, welche die Probe entnimmt.


              Person who collected the specimen.

              ShortWho collected the specimen
              Comments

              References SHALL be a reference to an actual FHIR resource, and SHALL be resolveable (allowing for access control, temporary unavailability, etc.). Resolution can be either by retrieval from the URL, or, where applicable by resource type, by treating an absolute reference as a canonical URL and looking it up in a local registry/repository.

              Control0..1
              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
              TypeReference(TI Practitioner, TI PractitionerRole, Practitioner, PractitionerRole)
              Is Modifierfalse
              Must Supporttrue
              Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
              Summarytrue
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided (reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids')))
              106. Specimen.collection.collector.reference
              Definition

              A reference to a location at which the other resource is found. The reference may be a relative reference, in which case it is relative to the service base URL, or an absolute URL that resolves to the location where the resource is found. The reference may be version specific or not. If the reference is not to a FHIR RESTful server, then it should be assumed to be version specific. Internal fragment references (start with '#') refer to contained resources.

              ShortLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
              Comments

              Using absolute URLs provides a stable scalable approach suitable for a cloud/web context, while using relative/logical references provides a flexible approach suitable for use when trading across closed eco-system boundaries. Absolute URLs do not need to point to a FHIR RESTful server, though this is the preferred approach. If the URL conforms to the structure "/[type]/[id]" then it should be assumed that the reference is to a FHIR RESTful server.

              Control0..1
              This element is affected by the following invariants: ref-1
              Typestring
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Must Supporttrue
              Summarytrue
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              108. Specimen.collection.collector.identifier
              Definition

              An identifier for the target resource. This is used when there is no way to reference the other resource directly, either because the entity it represents is not available through a FHIR server, or because there is no way for the author of the resource to convert a known identifier to an actual location. There is no requirement that a Reference.identifier point to something that is actually exposed as a FHIR instance, but it SHALL point to a business concept that would be expected to be exposed as a FHIR instance, and that instance would need to be of a FHIR resource type allowed by the reference.

              ShortLogical reference, when literal reference is not known
              Comments

              When an identifier is provided in place of a reference, any system processing the reference will only be able to resolve the identifier to a reference if it understands the business context in which the identifier is used. Sometimes this is global (e.g. a national identifier) but often it is not. For this reason, none of the useful mechanisms described for working with references (e.g. chaining, includes) are possible, nor should servers be expected to be able resolve the reference. Servers may accept an identifier based reference untouched, resolve it, and/or reject it - see CapabilityStatement.rest.resource.referencePolicy.

              When both an identifier and a literal reference are provided, the literal reference is preferred. Applications processing the resource are allowed - but not required - to check that the identifier matches the literal reference

              Applications converting a logical reference to a literal reference may choose to leave the logical reference present, or remove it.

              Reference is intended to point to a structure that can potentially be expressed as a FHIR resource, though there is no need for it to exist as an actual FHIR resource instance - except in as much as an application wishes to actual find the target of the reference. The content referred to be the identifier must meet the logical constraints implied by any limitations on what resource types are permitted for the reference. For example, it would not be legitimate to send the identifier for a drug prescription if the type were Reference(Observation|DiagnosticReport). One of the use-cases for Reference.identifier is the situation where no FHIR representation exists (where the type is Reference (Any).

              NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
              Control0..1
              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
              TypeIdentifier
              Is Modifierfalse
              Must Supporttrue
              Summarytrue
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              110. Specimen.collection.collector.identifier.use
              Definition

              The purpose of this identifier.

              Shortusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
              Comments

              Applications can assume that an identifier is permanent unless it explicitly says that it is temporary.

              Control0..1
              BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierUsehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1
              (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1)

              Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

              Typecode
              Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as "Is Modifier" because applications should not mistake a temporary id for a permanent one.
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Allows the appropriate identifier for a particular context of use to be selected from among a set of identifiers.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              112. Specimen.collection.collector.identifier.system
              Definition

              Establishes the namespace for the value - that is, a URL that describes a set values that are unique.

              ShortThe namespace for the identifier value
              Comments

              Identifier.system is always case sensitive.

              Control0..1
              Typeuri
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Must Supporttrue
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              There are many sets of identifiers. To perform matching of two identifiers, we need to know what set we're dealing with. The system identifies a particular set of unique identifiers.

              ExampleGeneral: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              114. Specimen.collection.collector.identifier.value
              Definition

              The portion of the identifier typically relevant to the user and which is unique within the context of the system.

              ShortThe value that is unique
              Comments

              If the value is a full URI, then the system SHALL be urn:ietf:rfc:3986. The value's primary purpose is computational mapping. As a result, it may be normalized for comparison purposes (e.g. removing non-significant whitespace, dashes, etc.) A value formatted for human display can be conveyed using the Rendered Value extension. Identifier.value is to be treated as case sensitive unless knowledge of the Identifier.system allows the processer to be confident that non-case-sensitive processing is safe.

              Control0..1
              Typestring
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Must Supporttrue
              Summarytrue
              ExampleGeneral: 123456
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              116. Specimen.collection.collector.display
              Definition

              Plain text narrative that identifies the resource in addition to the resource reference.

              ShortText alternative for the resource
              Comments

              This is generally not the same as the Resource.text of the referenced resource. The purpose is to identify what's being referenced, not to fully describe it.

              Control0..1
              Typestring
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Must Supporttrue
              Summarytrue
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              118. Specimen.collection.collected[x]
              Definition

              Hier wird eine Zeitangabe zur Probengewinnung vorgenommen.


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

              ShortCollection time
              Control0..1
              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
              TypeChoice of: dateTime, Period
              [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Must Supporttrue
              Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
              Summarytrue
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.collection.collected[x]. The slices areUnordered and Closed, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
              • type @ $this
              • 120. Specimen.collection.collected[x]:collectedDateTime
                Slice NamecollectedDateTime
                Definition

                Punktueller Zeitpunkt der Entnahme/Abnahme/Gewinnung der Probe. Dieser Zeitpunkt sollte nach Möglichkeit minutengenau angegeben werden. Im klinischen Alltag ist die minutengenaue Erfassung zur Probenentnahme nicht immer realistisch.


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

                ShortCollection time
                Control0..1
                This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                TypedateTime, Period
                [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Must Supporttrue
                Summarytrue
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                122. Specimen.collection.collected[x]:collectedPeriod
                Slice NamecollectedPeriod
                Definition

                Zeitraum mit Start- und Endzeitpunkt, hier geht es um den konkreten Zeitraum der Probenentnahme.


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

                ShortCollection time
                Control0..1
                This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                TypePeriod, dateTime
                [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                Is Modifierfalse
                Must Supporttrue
                Summarytrue
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                124. Specimen.collection.collected[x]:collectedPeriod.start
                Definition

                Beginn eines Zeitraumes.


                The start of the period. The boundary is inclusive.

                ShortStarting time with inclusive boundary
                Comments

                If the low element is missing, the meaning is that the low boundary is not known.

                Control0..1
                This element is affected by the following invariants: per-1
                TypedateTime
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Must Supporttrue
                Summarytrue
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                126. Specimen.collection.collected[x]:collectedPeriod.end
                Definition

                Ende eines Zeitraumes.


                The end of the period. If the end of the period is missing, it means no end was known or planned at the time the instance was created. The start may be in the past, and the end date in the future, which means that period is expected/planned to end at that time.

                ShortEnd time with inclusive boundary, if not ongoing
                Comments

                The high value includes any matching date/time. i.e. 2012-02-03T10:00:00 is in a period that has an end value of 2012-02-03.

                Control0..1
                This element is affected by the following invariants: per-1
                TypedateTime
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Must Supporttrue
                Summarytrue
                Meaning if MissingIf the end of the period is missing, it means that the period is ongoing
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                128. Specimen.collection.duration
                Definition

                Dauer steht für eine Zeitspanne, sie ist mindestens durch einen quantitativen Wert und eine zeitbezogene UCUM-Einheit definiert. Hier geht es um die zur Probengewinnung benötigte Zeitspanne, z. B. Sammelurin über einige Stunden.


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

                ShortHow long it took to collect specimen
                Comments

                The context of use may frequently define what kind of quantity this is and therefore what kind of units can be used. The context of use may also restrict the values for the comparator.

                Control0..1
                TypeDuration
                Is Modifierfalse
                Must Supporttrue
                Summarytrue
                Invariantsdrt-1: There SHALL be a code if there is a value and it SHALL be an expression of time. If system is present, it SHALL be UCUM. (code.exists() implies ((system = %ucum) and value.exists()))
                ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                qty-3: If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present (code.empty() or system.exists())
                130. Specimen.collection.duration.value
                Definition

                Hier wird der numerische Wert der Zeitdauer angegeben. Hierbei handelt es sich um eine Zahl mit optionalen Dezimalstellen.


                The value of the measured amount. The value includes an implicit precision in the presentation of the value.

                ShortNumerical value (with implicit precision)
                Comments

                The implicit precision in the value should always be honored. Monetary values have their own rules for handling precision (refer to standard accounting text books).

                Control0..1
                Typedecimal
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Must Supporttrue
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                Precision is handled implicitly in almost all cases of measurement.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                132. Specimen.collection.duration.comparator
                Definition

                Der Komparator kann sein:

                • < (kleiner)
                • <= (kleiner oder gleich)
                • = (größer oder gleich)

                • (größer)

                Der häufigste Option ist, dass eine Dauer = (gleich) eines Wertes ist. In diesem Fall wird kein Komparator gesetzt.


                How the value should be understood and represented - whether the actual value is greater or less than the stated value due to measurement issues; e.g. if the comparator is "<" , then the real value is < stated value.

                Short< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
                Control0..1
                BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from QuantityComparatorhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1
                (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1)

                How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

                Typecode
                Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as "Is Modifier" because the comparator modifies the interpretation of the value significantly. If there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Must Supporttrue
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                Need a framework for handling measures where the value is <5ug/L or >400mg/L due to the limitations of measuring methodology.

                Meaning if MissingIf there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                134. Specimen.collection.duration.unit
                Definition

                Hier wird die Einheit der Zeitdauer angegeben.


                A human-readable form of the unit.

                ShortUnit representation
                Comments

                Note that FHIR strings SHALL NOT exceed 1MB in size

                Control0..1
                Typestring
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Must Supporttrue
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                There are many representations for units of measure and in many contexts, particular representations are fixed and required. I.e. mcg for micrograms.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                136. Specimen.collection.duration.system
                Definition

                The identification of the system that provides the coded form of the unit.

                ShortSystem that defines coded unit form
                Comments

                see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uniform_resource_identifier

                Control0..1
                This element is affected by the following invariants: qty-3
                Typeuri
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Must Supporttrue
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                Need to know the system that defines the coded form of the unit.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                138. Specimen.collection.duration.code
                Definition

                Hier wird der Code für Einheit der Zeitdauer angegeben.


                A computer processable form of the unit in some unit representation system.

                ShortCoded form of the unit
                Comments

                The preferred system is UCUM, but SNOMED CT can also be used (for customary units) or ISO 4217 for currency. The context of use may additionally require a code from a particular system.

                Control0..1
                Typecode
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Must Supporttrue
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                Need a computable form of the unit that is fixed across all forms. UCUM provides this for quantities, but SNOMED CT provides many units of interest.

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

                Methode, mit welcher das Probenmaterial gewonnen wurde. Diese Angabe kommt infrage für

                • die primäre Entnahme des Probenmaterials (Primär-Probe) oder
                • die sekundäre Probengewinnung (Sekundär-Probe), z.B. Zentrifugat im Labor

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

                ShortTechnique used to perform collection
                Comments

                Not all terminology uses fit this general pattern. In some cases, models should not use CodeableConcept and use Coding directly and provide their own structure for managing text, codings, translations and the relationship between elements and pre- and post-coordination.

                Control0..1
                This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                BindingFor example codes, see FHIRSpecimenCollectionMethodhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/specimen-collection-method|4.0.1
                (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/specimen-collection-method)

                The technique that is used to perform the procedure.

                TypeCodeableConcept
                Is Modifierfalse
                Must Supporttrue
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                142. Specimen.collection.method.coding
                Definition

                Hier kann die Methode der Probengewinnung als codierte Information angegeben werden.


                A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

                ShortCode defined by a terminology system
                Comments

                Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

                Control0..*
                This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                TypeCoding
                Is Modifierfalse
                Must Supporttrue
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.collection.method.coding. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                • value @ $this
                • 144. Specimen.collection.method.coding:snomed
                  Slice Namesnomed
                  Definition

                  A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

                  ShortCode defined by a terminology system
                  Comments

                  Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

                  Control0..1*
                  This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                  BindingFor example codes, see For codes, see https://gematik.de/fhir/terminology/ValueSet/specimen-collection-method
                  (example to https://gematik.de/fhir/terminology/ValueSet/specimen-collection-method)
                  TypeCoding
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Must Supporttrue
                  Summarytrue
                  Requirements

                  Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

                  Pattern Value{
                    "system" : "http://snomed.info/sct"
                  }
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  146. Specimen.collection.method.coding:snomed.system
                  Definition

                  The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

                  ShortIdentity of the terminology system
                  Comments

                  The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

                  Control0..1
                  Typeuri
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                  Must Supporttrue
                  Summarytrue
                  Requirements

                  Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  148. Specimen.collection.method.coding:snomed.version
                  Definition

                  The version of the code system which was used when choosing this code. Note that a well-maintained code system does not need the version reported, because the meaning of codes is consistent across versions. However this cannot consistently be assured, and when the meaning is not guaranteed to be consistent, the version SHOULD be exchanged.

                  ShortVersion of the system - if relevant
                  Comments

                  Where the terminology does not clearly define what string should be used to identify code system versions, the recommendation is to use the date (expressed in FHIR date format) on which that version was officially published as the version date.

                  NoteThis is a business version Id, not a resource version Id (see discussion)
                  Control0..1
                  Typestring
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                  Must Supporttrue
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  150. Specimen.collection.method.coding:snomed.code
                  Definition

                  A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).

                  ShortSymbol in syntax defined by the system
                  Control0..1
                  Typecode
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                  Must Supporttrue
                  Summarytrue
                  Requirements

                  Need to refer to a particular code in the system.

                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  152. Specimen.collection.method.coding:snomed.display
                  Definition

                  A representation of the meaning of the code in the system, following the rules of the system.

                  ShortRepresentation defined by the system
                  Comments

                  Note that FHIR strings SHALL NOT exceed 1MB in size

                  Control0..1
                  Typestring
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                  Must Supporttrue
                  Summarytrue
                  Requirements

                  Need to be able to carry a human-readable meaning of the code for readers that do not know the system.

                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  154. Specimen.collection.method.text
                  Definition

                  Freitext Bezeichnung der Probenentnahme-Methode


                  A human language representation of the concept as seen/selected/uttered by the user who entered the data and/or which represents the intended meaning of the user.

                  ShortPlain text representation of the concept
                  Comments

                  Very often the text is the same as a displayName of one of the codings.

                  Control0..1
                  Typestring
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                  Must Supporttrue
                  Summarytrue
                  Requirements

                  The codes from the terminologies do not always capture the correct meaning with all the nuances of the human using them, or sometimes there is no appropriate code at all. In these cases, the text is used to capture the full meaning of the source.

                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  156. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]
                  Definition

                  Aussage zur Abstinenz von Nahrungsmitteln und Getränken für einen bestimmten Zeitraum vor der Probengewinnung.


                  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
                  This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                  BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from hl7VS-relevantClincialInformationhttp://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0916
                  (extensible to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0916)

                  Codes describing the fasting status of the patient.

                  TypeChoice of: CodeableConcept, Duration
                  [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Must Supporttrue
                  Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
                  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()))
                  SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]. The slices areUnordered and Closed, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                  • type @ $this
                  • 158. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusCodeableConcept
                    Slice NamefastingStatusCodeableConcept
                    Definition

                    Angabe zum Nüchternstatus.


                    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
                    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                    BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from hl7VS-relevantClincialInformationhttp://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0916
                    (extensible to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0916)

                    Codes describing the fasting status of the patient.

                    TypeCodeableConcept, Duration
                    [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Must Supporttrue
                    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()))
                    160. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusCodeableConcept.coding
                    Definition

                    Angabe zum Nüchternstatus in codierter Form.


                    A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

                    ShortCode defined by a terminology system
                    Comments

                    Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

                    Control0..*
                    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                    TypeCoding
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Must Supporttrue
                    Summarytrue
                    Requirements

                    Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    162. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusCodeableConcept.coding.system
                    Definition

                    The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

                    ShortIdentity of the terminology system
                    Comments

                    The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

                    Control0..1
                    Typeuri
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                    Must Supporttrue
                    Summarytrue
                    Requirements

                    Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    164. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusCodeableConcept.coding.version
                    Definition

                    The version of the code system which was used when choosing this code. Note that a well-maintained code system does not need the version reported, because the meaning of codes is consistent across versions. However this cannot consistently be assured, and when the meaning is not guaranteed to be consistent, the version SHOULD be exchanged.

                    ShortVersion of the system - if relevant
                    Comments

                    Where the terminology does not clearly define what string should be used to identify code system versions, the recommendation is to use the date (expressed in FHIR date format) on which that version was officially published as the version date.

                    NoteThis is a business version Id, not a resource version Id (see discussion)
                    Control0..1
                    Typestring
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                    Must Supporttrue
                    Summarytrue
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    166. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusCodeableConcept.coding.code
                    Definition

                    A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).

                    ShortSymbol in syntax defined by the system
                    Control0..1
                    Typecode
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                    Must Supporttrue
                    Summarytrue
                    Requirements

                    Need to refer to a particular code in the system.

                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    168. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusCodeableConcept.coding.display
                    Definition

                    A representation of the meaning of the code in the system, following the rules of the system.

                    ShortRepresentation defined by the system
                    Comments

                    Note that FHIR strings SHALL NOT exceed 1MB in size

                    Control0..1
                    Typestring
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                    Must Supporttrue
                    Summarytrue
                    Requirements

                    Need to be able to carry a human-readable meaning of the code for readers that do not know the system.

                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    170. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusCodeableConcept.text
                    Definition

                    Freitextangabe zum Nüchternstatus.


                    A human language representation of the concept as seen/selected/uttered by the user who entered the data and/or which represents the intended meaning of the user.

                    ShortPlain text representation of the concept
                    Comments

                    Very often the text is the same as a displayName of one of the codings.

                    Control0..1
                    Typestring
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                    Must Supporttrue
                    Summarytrue
                    Requirements

                    The codes from the terminologies do not always capture the correct meaning with all the nuances of the human using them, or sometimes there is no appropriate code at all. In these cases, the text is used to capture the full meaning of the source.

                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    172. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusDuration
                    Slice NamefastingStatusDuration
                    Definition

                    Dauer des Nüchternzustandes. Dauer steht für eine Zeitspanne, sie ist mindestens durch einen quantitativen Wert und eine zeitbezogene Einheit definiert.


                    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
                    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                    TypeDuration, CodeableConcept
                    [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Must Supporttrue
                    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()))
                    174. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusDuration.value
                    Definition

                    Hier wird der numerische Wert der Zeitdauer angegeben. Hierbei handelt es sich um eine Zahl mit optionalen Dezimalstellen.


                    The value of the measured amount. The value includes an implicit precision in the presentation of the value.

                    ShortNumerical value (with implicit precision)
                    Comments

                    The implicit precision in the value should always be honored. Monetary values have their own rules for handling precision (refer to standard accounting text books).

                    Control0..1
                    Typedecimal
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                    Must Supporttrue
                    Summarytrue
                    Requirements

                    Precision is handled implicitly in almost all cases of measurement.

                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    176. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusDuration.comparator
                    Definition

                    Der Komparator kann sein:

                    • < (kleiner)
                    • <= (kleiner oder gleich)
                    • = (größer oder gleich)

                    • (größer)

                    Der häufigste Option ist, dass eine Dauer = (gleich) eines Wertes ist. In diesem Fall wird kein Komparator gesetzt.


                    How the value should be understood and represented - whether the actual value is greater or less than the stated value due to measurement issues; e.g. if the comparator is "<" , then the real value is < stated value.

                    Short< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
                    Control0..1
                    BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from QuantityComparatorhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1
                    (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1)

                    How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

                    Typecode
                    Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as "Is Modifier" because the comparator modifies the interpretation of the value significantly. If there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                    Must Supporttrue
                    Summarytrue
                    Requirements

                    Need a framework for handling measures where the value is <5ug/L or >400mg/L due to the limitations of measuring methodology.

                    Meaning if MissingIf there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    178. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusDuration.unit
                    Definition

                    Hier wird die Einheit der Zeitdauer angegeben.


                    A human-readable form of the unit.

                    ShortUnit representation
                    Comments

                    Note that FHIR strings SHALL NOT exceed 1MB in size

                    Control0..1
                    Typestring
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                    Must Supporttrue
                    Summarytrue
                    Requirements

                    There are many representations for units of measure and in many contexts, particular representations are fixed and required. I.e. mcg for micrograms.

                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    180. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusDuration.system
                    Definition

                    The identification of the system that provides the coded form of the unit.

                    ShortSystem that defines coded unit form
                    Comments

                    see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uniform_resource_identifier

                    Control0..1
                    This element is affected by the following invariants: qty-3
                    Typeuri
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                    Must Supporttrue
                    Summarytrue
                    Requirements

                    Need to know the system that defines the coded form of the unit.

                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    182. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusDuration.code
                    Definition

                    Hier wird der Code für Einheit der Zeitdauer angegeben.


                    A computer processable form of the unit in some unit representation system.

                    ShortCoded form of the unit
                    Comments

                    The preferred system is UCUM, but SNOMED CT can also be used (for customary units) or ISO 4217 for currency. The context of use may additionally require a code from a particular system.

                    Control0..1
                    Typecode
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                    Must Supporttrue
                    Summarytrue
                    Requirements

                    Need a computable form of the unit that is fixed across all forms. UCUM provides this for quantities, but SNOMED CT provides many units of interest.

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

                    Optionale Angaben zur Probenverarbeitung, dazu gehören: Zeitangabe, Additiva und ggf. beschreibender Text.


                    Details concerning processing and processing steps for the specimen.

                    ShortProcessing and processing step details
                    Control0..*
                    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                    TypeBackboneElement
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Must Supporttrue
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    186. 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..*
                    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                    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())
                    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                    188. Specimen.processing.description
                    Definition

                    Freitext Beschreibung zur Probenverarbeitung.


                    Textual description of procedure.

                    ShortTextual description of procedure
                    Comments

                    Note that FHIR strings SHALL NOT exceed 1MB in size

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

                    Methode / Verfahren zur Weiterverarbeitung des Probenmaterials, angegeben in codierter Form oder als Text


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

                    ShortIndicates the treatment step applied to the specimen
                    Comments

                    Not all terminology uses fit this general pattern. In some cases, models should not use CodeableConcept and use Coding directly and provide their own structure for managing text, codings, translations and the relationship between elements and pre- and post-coordination.

                    Control0..1
                    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                    BindingFor example codes, see SpecimenProcessingProcedurehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/specimen-processing-procedure|4.0.1
                    (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/specimen-processing-procedure)

                    Type indicating the technique used to process the specimen.

                    TypeCodeableConcept
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Must Supporttrue
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    192. Specimen.processing.procedure.coding
                    Definition

                    Methode / Verfahren zur Weiterverarbeitung des Probenmaterials als codierte Information


                    A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

                    ShortCode defined by a terminology system
                    Comments

                    Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

                    Control0..*
                    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                    TypeCoding
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Must Supporttrue
                    Summarytrue
                    Requirements

                    Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

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

                    The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

                    ShortIdentity of the terminology system
                    Comments

                    The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

                    Control0..1
                    Typeuri
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                    Must Supporttrue
                    Summarytrue
                    Requirements

                    Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

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

                    The version of the code system which was used when choosing this code. Note that a well-maintained code system does not need the version reported, because the meaning of codes is consistent across versions. However this cannot consistently be assured, and when the meaning is not guaranteed to be consistent, the version SHOULD be exchanged.

                    ShortVersion of the system - if relevant
                    Comments

                    Where the terminology does not clearly define what string should be used to identify code system versions, the recommendation is to use the date (expressed in FHIR date format) on which that version was officially published as the version date.

                    NoteThis is a business version Id, not a resource version Id (see discussion)
                    Control0..1
                    Typestring
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                    Must Supporttrue
                    Summarytrue
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    198. Specimen.processing.procedure.coding.code
                    Definition

                    A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).

                    ShortSymbol in syntax defined by the system
                    Control0..1
                    Typecode
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                    Must Supporttrue
                    Summarytrue
                    Requirements

                    Need to refer to a particular code in the system.

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

                    A representation of the meaning of the code in the system, following the rules of the system.

                    ShortRepresentation defined by the system
                    Comments

                    Note that FHIR strings SHALL NOT exceed 1MB in size

                    Control0..1
                    Typestring
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                    Must Supporttrue
                    Summarytrue
                    Requirements

                    Need to be able to carry a human-readable meaning of the code for readers that do not know the system.

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

                    Hier kann die Methode / das Verfahren zur Weiterverarbeitung des Probenmaterials als Freitext angegeben werden.


                    A human language representation of the concept as seen/selected/uttered by the user who entered the data and/or which represents the intended meaning of the user.

                    ShortPlain text representation of the concept
                    Comments

                    Very often the text is the same as a displayName of one of the codings.

                    Control0..1
                    Typestring
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                    Must Supporttrue
                    Summarytrue
                    Requirements

                    The codes from the terminologies do not always capture the correct meaning with all the nuances of the human using them, or sometimes there is no appropriate code at all. In these cases, the text is used to capture the full meaning of the source.

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

                    Referenzierung auf Additiva, die bei der Probenweiterverarbeitung hinzugefügt werden.


                    Material used in the processing step.

                    ShortProbenzusätze in der ProbenverarbeitungMaterial used in the processing step
                    Comments

                    References SHALL be a reference to an actual FHIR resource, and SHALL be resolveable (allowing for access control, temporary unavailability, etc.). Resolution can be either by retrieval from the URL, or, where applicable by resource type, by treating an absolute reference as a canonical URL and looking it up in a local registry/repository.

                    Control0..*
                    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                    TypeReference(TI Specimen Additive Substance Laboratory, Substance)
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Must Supporttrue
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided (reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids')))
                    206. Specimen.processing.additive.reference
                    Definition

                    A reference to a location at which the other resource is found. The reference may be a relative reference, in which case it is relative to the service base URL, or an absolute URL that resolves to the location where the resource is found. The reference may be version specific or not. If the reference is not to a FHIR RESTful server, then it should be assumed to be version specific. Internal fragment references (start with '#') refer to contained resources.

                    ShortLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
                    Comments

                    Using absolute URLs provides a stable scalable approach suitable for a cloud/web context, while using relative/logical references provides a flexible approach suitable for use when trading across closed eco-system boundaries. Absolute URLs do not need to point to a FHIR RESTful server, though this is the preferred approach. If the URL conforms to the structure "/[type]/[id]" then it should be assumed that the reference is to a FHIR RESTful server.

                    Control0..1
                    This element is affected by the following invariants: ref-1
                    Typestring
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                    Must Supporttrue
                    Summarytrue
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    208. Specimen.processing.additive.display
                    Definition

                    Plain text narrative that identifies the resource in addition to the resource reference.

                    ShortText alternative for the resource
                    Comments

                    This is generally not the same as the Resource.text of the referenced resource. The purpose is to identify what's being referenced, not to fully describe it.

                    Control0..1
                    Typestring
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                    Must Supporttrue
                    Summarytrue
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    210. Specimen.processing.time[x]
                    Definition

                    Hier wird eine Zeitangabe vorgenommen.


                    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
                    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                    TypeChoice of: dateTime, Period
                    [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                    Must Supporttrue
                    Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.processing.time[x]. The slices areUnordered and Closed, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                    • type @ $this
                    • 212. Specimen.processing.time[x]:timeDateTime
                      Slice NametimeDateTime
                      Definition

                      Im Laborkontext sollte der Zeitpunkt nach Möglichkeit minutengenau angegeben werden.


                      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
                      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                      TypedateTime, Period
                      [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                      Must Supporttrue
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      214. Specimen.processing.time[x]:timePeriod
                      Slice NametimePeriod
                      Definition

                      Zeitraum mit Start und Ende


                      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
                      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                      TypePeriod, dateTime
                      [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Must Supporttrue
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      216. Specimen.processing.time[x]:timePeriod.start
                      Definition

                      Beginn eines Zeitraum


                      The start of the period. The boundary is inclusive.

                      ShortStarting time with inclusive boundary
                      Comments

                      If the low element is missing, the meaning is that the low boundary is not known.

                      Control0..1
                      This element is affected by the following invariants: per-1
                      TypedateTime
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                      Must Supporttrue
                      Summarytrue
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      218. Specimen.processing.time[x]:timePeriod.end
                      Definition

                      Ende eines Zeitraum


                      The end of the period. If the end of the period is missing, it means no end was known or planned at the time the instance was created. The start may be in the past, and the end date in the future, which means that period is expected/planned to end at that time.

                      ShortEnd time with inclusive boundary, if not ongoing
                      Comments

                      The high value includes any matching date/time. i.e. 2012-02-03T10:00:00 is in a period that has an end value of 2012-02-03.

                      Control0..1
                      This element is affected by the following invariants: per-1
                      TypedateTime
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                      Must Supporttrue
                      Summarytrue
                      Meaning if MissingIf the end of the period is missing, it means that the period is ongoing
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      220. Specimen.container
                      Definition

                      Optionale Angaben zum Behältnis, in dem sich die Probe befindet. Hierzu kann angegeben werden, um welche Art Behältnis es sich handelt und welche Menge an Probenmaterial es enthält.


                      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..*
                      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                      TypeBackboneElement
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Must Supporttrue
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      222. Specimen.container.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.

                      Control10..*
                      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                      TypeExtension
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Must Supporttrue
                      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())
                      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 areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                      • value @ url
                      • 224. Specimen.container.extension:device
                        Slice Namedevice
                        Definition

                        Referenz auf den Probenbehälter.

                        ShortR5: Device resource for the container (new)
                        Comments

                        Element Specimen.container.device has a context of Specimen.container based on following the parent source element upwards and mapping to Specimen. Element Specimen.container.device has no mapping targets in FHIR R4. Typically, this is because the element has been added (is a new element).

                        Control1..1
                        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                        TypeExtension(R5: Device resource for the container (new)) (Extension Type: Reference(Cross-version Profile for R5.Device for use in FHIR R4, Device))
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Must Supporttrue
                        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())
                        226. Specimen.container.extension:device.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..0*
                        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                        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())
                        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.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                        • value @ url
                        • 228. Specimen.container.extension:device.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
                          XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                          Fixed Valuehttp://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Specimen.container.device
                          230. Specimen.container.extension:device.value[x]
                          Definition

                          The device resource for the the container holding the specimen. If the container is in a holder then the referenced device will point to a parent device.


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

                          ShortDevice resource for the containerValue of extension
                          Control10..1
                          This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                          TypeReference(TI Device Specimen Container), 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] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                          Is Modifierfalse
                          Must Supporttrue
                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                          232. 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..*
                          This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                          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())
                          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                          234. Specimen.container.type
                          Definition

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

                          ShortKind of container directly associated with specimen
                          Comments

                          Not all terminology uses fit this general pattern. In some cases, models should not use CodeableConcept and use Coding directly and provide their own structure for managing text, codings, translations and the relationship between elements and pre- and post-coordination.

                          Control0..1
                          This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                          BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see Specimen Containerhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/specimen-container-type|4.0.1
                          (preferred to http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-specimenContainer-eu-lab)

                          Type of specimen container.

                          TypeCodeableConcept
                          Is Modifierfalse
                          Must Supporttrue
                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                          236. Specimen.container.type.coding
                          Definition

                          A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

                          ShortCode defined by a terminology system
                          Comments

                          Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

                          Control0..*
                          This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                          TypeCoding
                          Is Modifierfalse
                          Must Supporttrue
                          Summarytrue
                          Requirements

                          Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                          238. Specimen.container.type.coding.system
                          Definition

                          The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

                          ShortIdentity of the terminology system
                          Comments

                          The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

                          Control0..1
                          Typeuri
                          Is Modifierfalse
                          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                          Must Supporttrue
                          Summarytrue
                          Requirements

                          Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                          240. Specimen.container.type.coding.version
                          Definition

                          The version of the code system which was used when choosing this code. Note that a well-maintained code system does not need the version reported, because the meaning of codes is consistent across versions. However this cannot consistently be assured, and when the meaning is not guaranteed to be consistent, the version SHOULD be exchanged.

                          ShortVersion of the system - if relevant
                          Comments

                          Where the terminology does not clearly define what string should be used to identify code system versions, the recommendation is to use the date (expressed in FHIR date format) on which that version was officially published as the version date.

                          NoteThis is a business version Id, not a resource version Id (see discussion)
                          Control0..1
                          Typestring
                          Is Modifierfalse
                          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                          Must Supporttrue
                          Summarytrue
                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                          242. Specimen.container.type.coding.code
                          Definition

                          A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).

                          ShortSymbol in syntax defined by the system
                          Control0..1
                          Typecode
                          Is Modifierfalse
                          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                          Must Supporttrue
                          Summarytrue
                          Requirements

                          Need to refer to a particular code in the system.

                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                          244. Specimen.container.type.coding.display
                          Definition

                          A representation of the meaning of the code in the system, following the rules of the system.

                          ShortRepresentation defined by the system
                          Comments

                          Note that FHIR strings SHALL NOT exceed 1MB in size

                          Control0..1
                          Typestring
                          Is Modifierfalse
                          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                          Must Supporttrue
                          Summarytrue
                          Requirements

                          Need to be able to carry a human-readable meaning of the code for readers that do not know the system.

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

                          Menge der Probe im Behälter.


                          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
                          Comments

                          The context of use may frequently define what kind of quantity this is and therefore what kind of units can be used. The context of use may also restrict the values for the comparator.

                          Control0..1
                          This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                          TypeQuantity(SimpleQuantity, SimpleQuantity)
                          Is Modifierfalse
                          Must Supporttrue
                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                          qty-3: If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present (code.empty() or system.exists())
                          sqty-1: The comparator is not used on a SimpleQuantity (comparator.empty())
                          248. Specimen.container.specimenQuantity.value
                          Definition

                          Numerischer Wert für eine gemessene Größe, eine Zahl mit optionalen Dezimalstellen.


                          The value of the measured amount. The value includes an implicit precision in the presentation of the value.

                          ShortNumerical value (with implicit precision)
                          Comments

                          The implicit precision in the value should always be honored. Monetary values have their own rules for handling precision (refer to standard accounting text books).

                          Control0..1
                          Typedecimal
                          Is Modifierfalse
                          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                          Must Supporttrue
                          Summarytrue
                          Requirements

                          Precision is handled implicitly in almost all cases of measurement.

                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                          250. Specimen.container.specimenQuantity.comparator
                          Definition

                          Not allowed to be used in this context


                          How the value should be understood and represented - whether the actual value is greater or less than the stated value due to measurement issues; e.g. if the comparator is "<" , then the real value is < stated value.

                          Short< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
                          Control0..01
                          BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from QuantityComparatorhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1
                          (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1)

                          How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

                          Typecode
                          Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as "Is Modifier" because the comparator modifies the interpretation of the value significantly. If there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
                          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                          Summarytrue
                          Requirements

                          Need a framework for handling measures where the value is <5ug/L or >400mg/L due to the limitations of measuring methodology.

                          Meaning if MissingIf there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                          252. Specimen.container.specimenQuantity.unit
                          Definition

                          A human-readable form of the unit.

                          ShortUnit representation
                          Comments

                          Note that FHIR strings SHALL NOT exceed 1MB in size

                          Control0..1
                          Typestring
                          Is Modifierfalse
                          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                          Must Supporttrue
                          Summarytrue
                          Requirements

                          There are many representations for units of measure and in many contexts, particular representations are fixed and required. I.e. mcg for micrograms.

                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                          254. Specimen.container.specimenQuantity.system
                          Definition

                          The identification of the system that provides the coded form of the unit.

                          ShortSystem that defines coded unit form
                          Comments

                          see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uniform_resource_identifier

                          Control0..1
                          This element is affected by the following invariants: qty-3
                          Typeuri
                          Is Modifierfalse
                          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                          Must Supporttrue
                          Summarytrue
                          Requirements

                          Need to know the system that defines the coded form of the unit.

                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                          256. Specimen.container.specimenQuantity.code
                          Definition

                          A computer processable form of the unit in some unit representation system.

                          ShortCoded form of the unit
                          Comments

                          The preferred system is UCUM, but SNOMED CT can also be used (for customary units) or ISO 4217 for currency. The context of use may additionally require a code from a particular system.

                          Control0..1
                          Typecode
                          Is Modifierfalse
                          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                          Must Supporttrue
                          Summarytrue
                          Requirements

                          Need a computable form of the unit that is fixed across all forms. UCUM provides this for quantities, but SNOMED CT provides many units of interest.

                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                          258. Specimen.container.additive[x]
                          Definition

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

                          ShortAdditive associated with container
                          Control0..01
                          This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                          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, Substance)
                          Is Modifierfalse
                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                          260. Specimen.condition
                          Definition

                          Hier wird eine Angabe zum Zustand der Probe gemacht.


                          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..*
                          This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                          BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from https://gematik.de/fhir/terminology/ValueSet/specimen-conditionhttp://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0493
                          (extensible to https://gematik.de/fhir/terminology/ValueSet/specimen-condition)
                          TypeCodeableConcept
                          Is Modifierfalse
                          Must Supporttrue
                          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()))
                          262. Specimen.condition.coding
                          Definition

                          Hier wird der Zustand der Probe als codierte Information angegeben.


                          A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

                          ShortCode defined by a terminology system
                          Comments

                          Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

                          Control0..*
                          This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                          TypeCoding
                          Is Modifierfalse
                          Must Supporttrue
                          Summarytrue
                          Requirements

                          Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                          264. Specimen.condition.coding.system
                          Definition

                          The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

                          ShortIdentity of the terminology system
                          Comments

                          The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

                          Control0..1
                          Typeuri
                          Is Modifierfalse
                          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                          Must Supporttrue
                          Summarytrue
                          Requirements

                          Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                          266. Specimen.condition.coding.version
                          Definition

                          The version of the code system which was used when choosing this code. Note that a well-maintained code system does not need the version reported, because the meaning of codes is consistent across versions. However this cannot consistently be assured, and when the meaning is not guaranteed to be consistent, the version SHOULD be exchanged.

                          ShortVersion of the system - if relevant
                          Comments

                          Where the terminology does not clearly define what string should be used to identify code system versions, the recommendation is to use the date (expressed in FHIR date format) on which that version was officially published as the version date.

                          NoteThis is a business version Id, not a resource version Id (see discussion)
                          Control0..1
                          Typestring
                          Is Modifierfalse
                          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                          Must Supporttrue
                          Summarytrue
                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                          268. Specimen.condition.coding.code
                          Definition

                          A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).

                          ShortSymbol in syntax defined by the system
                          Control0..1
                          Typecode
                          Is Modifierfalse
                          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                          Must Supporttrue
                          Summarytrue
                          Requirements

                          Need to refer to a particular code in the system.

                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                          270. Specimen.condition.coding.display
                          Definition

                          A representation of the meaning of the code in the system, following the rules of the system.

                          ShortRepresentation defined by the system
                          Comments

                          Note that FHIR strings SHALL NOT exceed 1MB in size

                          Control0..1
                          Typestring
                          Is Modifierfalse
                          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                          Must Supporttrue
                          Summarytrue
                          Requirements

                          Need to be able to carry a human-readable meaning of the code for readers that do not know the system.

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

                          Freitext Angabe zum Zustand der Probe.


                          A human language representation of the concept as seen/selected/uttered by the user who entered the data and/or which represents the intended meaning of the user.

                          ShortPlain text representation of the concept
                          Comments

                          Very often the text is the same as a displayName of one of the codings.

                          Control0..1
                          Typestring
                          Is Modifierfalse
                          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                          Must Supporttrue
                          Summarytrue
                          Requirements

                          The codes from the terminologies do not always capture the correct meaning with all the nuances of the human using them, or sometimes there is no appropriate code at all. In these cases, the text is used to capture the full meaning of the source.

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

                          Feld für ergänzende Freitext-Angaben zum Probenmaterial, die in der vorgegebenen Datenstruktur nicht erfasst werden können. Ein Beispiel dafür wäre die Angabe, dass die Probe bei 37 Grad (Körpertemperatur) aufbewahrt wurde.


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

                          ShortComments
                          Comments

                          For systems that do not have structured annotations, they can simply communicate a single annotation with no author or time. This element may need to be included in narrative because of the potential for modifying information. Annotations SHOULD NOT be used to communicate "modifying" information that could be computable. (This is a SHOULD because enforcing user behavior is nearly impossible).

                          Control0..*
                          This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                          TypeAnnotation
                          Is Modifierfalse
                          Must Supporttrue
                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                          276. Specimen.note.text
                          Definition

                          The text of the annotation in markdown format.

                          ShortThe annotation - text content (as markdown)
                          Comments

                          Systems are not required to have markdown support, so the text should be readable without markdown processing. The markdown syntax is GFM - see https://github.github.com/gfm/

                          Control1..1
                          Typemarkdown
                          Is Modifierfalse
                          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                          Must Supporttrue
                          Summarytrue
                          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 foundhere

                          0. Specimen
                          Definition

                          Dieses Profil bildet eine Probe ab.

                          Identifizierung und Eigenschaften der primären oder sekundären Probe, auf deren Basis die Laboruntersuchung als Messung durchgeführt wird. Ein inhaltliches Beispiel für die Unterscheidung von Primär- und Sekundärprobe:

                          • Primärprobe: Probenart = Vollblut (über LOINC® oder ergänzende Spezifizierung Probenart); Probengewinnung / Methode = Blutabnahme; Probenverarbeitung / Methode = Zentrifugieren

                          • Sekundärprobe: Probenart = Serum (über LOINC® oder ergänzende Spezifizierung Probenart); Probengewinnung / Methode = Zentrifugieren zur Serumgewinnung; Probe / Ausgangsmaterial = Vollblut

                          2. Specimen.meta
                          Must Supporttrue
                          4. Specimen.meta.versionId
                          Must Supporttrue
                          6. Specimen.meta.lastUpdated
                          Must Supporttrue
                          8. Specimen.extension
                          Must Supporttrue
                          10. Specimen.extension:focus
                          Slice Namefocus
                          Definition

                          Falls die Probe nicht unmittelbar aus dem menschlichen Körper direkt entnommen wird, sondern beispielsweise aus einem Sammelgefäß oder Katheter gewonnen wird.

                          ShortAußerkörperliche Quelle zur Probenentnahme
                          Must Supporttrue
                          12. Specimen.extension:focus.value[x]
                          Control1..?
                          TypeReference(TI Device Laboratory Specimen Subject)
                          [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                          Must Supporttrue
                          14. Specimen.identifier
                          NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
                          Must Supporttrue
                          16. Specimen.identifier.type
                          Definition

                          Für die Probe können unterschiedliche Identifikatoren vergeben werden. Unterschieden werden beispielsweise "Identifkator, den die auftragerteilende Institution vergibt" (Order-Placer, Einsender) und "Identifkator, den die auftragserfüllende Laboreinrichtung vergibt" (Order-Filler, Auftragnehmer). Der ID-Typ gibt an, um welche Art von Proben-Identifikator es sich handelt.

                          BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from https://gematik.de/fhir/terminology/ValueSet/specimen-identifier-type
                          (extensible to https://gematik.de/fhir/terminology/ValueSet/specimen-identifier-type)
                          Must Supporttrue
                          18. Specimen.identifier.type.coding
                          Definition

                          Code für die Typisierung des Proben-Identifikators.

                          HL7®-Code für die Typisierung des Proben-Identifikators. In diesem Kontext mögliche Codes sind beispielsweise:

                          • PLAC (Placer Identifier) - Identifikator, den die Auftragserteilende Institution vergibt
                          • ACSN (Accession ID) - Identifikator, den das Labor zum Auftragseingang vergibt
                          • FILL (Filler Identifier) - Identifikator, den das Labor zur Auftragserfüllung vergibt
                          • SID (Specimen ID)
                          Must Supporttrue
                          20. Specimen.identifier.type.coding.system
                          Must Supporttrue
                          22. Specimen.identifier.type.coding.version
                          NoteThis is a business version Id, not a resource version Id (see discussion)
                          Must Supporttrue
                          24. Specimen.identifier.type.coding.code
                          Must Supporttrue
                          26. Specimen.identifier.type.coding.display
                          Must Supporttrue
                          28. Specimen.identifier.type.text
                          Definition

                          Text für die Typisierung des Proben-Identifikators.

                          Must Supporttrue
                          30. Specimen.identifier.system
                          Must Supporttrue
                          32. Specimen.identifier.value
                          Definition

                          Identifikator-Wert

                          Must Supporttrue
                          34. Specimen.accessionIdentifier
                          Control0..0
                          36. Specimen.status
                          Definition

                          Hier wird ein Code für den Probenstatus vor der Messung angegeben:

                          • Verfügbar: das physische Exemplar ist vorhanden und in gutem Zustand.
                          • Nicht verfügbar: es ist kein physisches Exemplar vorhanden, da es entweder verloren, zerstört oder verbraucht wurde.
                          • Nicht geeignet: die Probe kann aufgrund eines Qualitätsproblems, z. B. eines zerbrochenen Behälters, einer Verunreinigung oder eines abgelaufenen Verfallsdatums, nicht verwendet werden.
                          • Irrtümliche Eingabe: die Probe wurde irrtümlich eingegeben und ist daher ungültig.
                          Must Supporttrue
                          38. Specimen.type
                          Definition

                          Probenart, ergänzende Spezifizierung Code/Bezeichnung

                          Der LOINC®-Code impliziert über die LOINC®-Achse SYSTEM bereits eine Probenart. Falls der Wert für die LOINC®-Achse SYSTEM nicht ausreichend spezifisch ist, kann in Bezug auf den LOINC®-Code der Laboruntersuchung, die "Probenart, ergänzende Spezifizierung" (Specimen.type) ergänzt werden. Ein Beispiel: Wenn mit dem LOINC®-Code das Untersuchungsmaterial "Blut" definiert ist, könnte als ergänzende Spezifikation der SNOMED CT®-Code für "arterielles Blut" dokumentiert werden.

                          ShortProbenart, ergänzende Spezifizierung (z.B. postkoordinierend)
                          Must Supporttrue
                          40. Specimen.type.coding
                          Definition

                          Hier wird die Probenart als codierte Information angegeben.

                          Must Supporttrue
                          SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.type.coding. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                          • value @ $this
                          • 42. Specimen.type.coding:snomed
                            Slice Namesnomed
                            Definition

                            Hier kann ein Code aus SNOMED CT® angegeben werden.

                            Control0..1
                            BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from https://gematik.de/fhir/terminology/ValueSet/specimen-type
                            (extensible to https://gematik.de/fhir/terminology/ValueSet/specimen-type)
                            Must Supporttrue
                            Pattern Value{
                              "system" : "http://snomed.info/sct"
                            }
                            44. Specimen.type.coding:snomed.system
                            Must Supporttrue
                            46. Specimen.type.coding:snomed.version
                            NoteThis is a business version Id, not a resource version Id (see discussion)
                            Must Supporttrue
                            48. Specimen.type.coding:snomed.code
                            Must Supporttrue
                            50. Specimen.type.coding:snomed.display
                            Must Supporttrue
                            52. Specimen.type.text
                            Definition

                            Freitext Bezeichnung für die ergänzende Spezifizierung der Probenart. Mögliche Verwendung:

                            • als Freitextergänzung, wenn die Probenart durch die Spezifikation Laboruntersuchung (LOINC® Code: SYSTEM) nicht ausreichend spezifisch codiert werden kann
                            • als Freitextergänzung, wenn die die Probenart durch Probenart, ergänzende Spezifizierung/SNOMED CT®-Code nicht ausreichend spezifisch bezeichnet werden kann
                            • ersatzweise, wenn gar keine passende Codierung zugeordnet werden kann
                            • wenn zusätzlich eine Freitext-Bezeichnung aus der LDT-Kommunikation übernommen werden soll.
                            Must Supporttrue
                            54. Specimen.subject
                            Control1..?
                            TypeReference(TI Patient)
                            Must Supporttrue
                            56. Specimen.subject.reference
                            Must Supporttrue
                            58. Specimen.subject.identifier
                            NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
                            Must Supporttrue
                            60. Specimen.subject.identifier.system
                            Must Supporttrue
                            62. Specimen.subject.identifier.value
                            Must Supporttrue
                            64. Specimen.subject.display
                            Must Supporttrue
                            66. Specimen.receivedTime
                            Definition

                            Zeitpunkt des Eingangs der Probe im Labor. Dieser Zeitpunkt sollte nach Möglichkeit minutengenau angegeben werden. Im klinischen Alltag ist die minutengenaue Erfassung nicht immer realistisch.

                            Must Supporttrue
                            68. Specimen.parent
                            Definition

                            Ausgangsmaterial für eine Sekundärprobe. Die Sekundärprobe existiert nur auf Basis einer Primärprobe. Wenn eine Sekundärprobe angegeben wird, dann ist das Ausgangsmaterial verpflichtend anzugeben, damit der Bezug hergestellt werden kann.

                            TypeReference(TI Specimen Laboratory)
                            Must Supporttrue
                            70. Specimen.parent.reference
                            Must Supporttrue
                            72. Specimen.parent.display
                            Must Supporttrue
                            74. Specimen.collection
                            Definition

                            Optionale Angaben zur Probengewinnung, dazu gehören: Zeitangabe, Methode der Probengewinnung, Entnahmeort, Angabe zum Nüchternstatus.

                            Must Supporttrue
                            76. Specimen.collection.extension
                            Must Supporttrue
                            78. Specimen.collection.extension:bodySite
                            Slice NamebodySite
                            Definition

                            Es kann eine Körperstruktur mit Seitenangabe, weiterer Lokalisierung und Aussage zur Morphologie angegeben werden.

                            Es wäre auch möglich, dass eine Probenentnahme aus mehr als einer Körperstelle gewonnen wird.

                            ShortKörperstelle der Probenentnahme
                            Must Supporttrue
                            80. Specimen.collection.extension:bodySite.value[x]
                            TypeReference(TI Body Structure)
                            [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                            Must Supporttrue
                            82. Specimen.collection.extension:bodySite.value[x].reference
                            Must Supporttrue
                            84. Specimen.collection.extension:bodySite.value[x].display
                            Must Supporttrue
                            86. Specimen.collection.collector
                            Definition

                            Person, welche die Probe entnimmt.

                            TypeReference(TI Practitioner, TI PractitionerRole)
                            Must Supporttrue
                            Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
                            88. Specimen.collection.collector.reference
                            Must Supporttrue
                            90. Specimen.collection.collector.identifier
                            NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
                            Must Supporttrue
                            92. Specimen.collection.collector.identifier.system
                            Must Supporttrue
                            94. Specimen.collection.collector.identifier.value
                            Must Supporttrue
                            96. Specimen.collection.collector.display
                            Must Supporttrue
                            98. Specimen.collection.collected[x]
                            Definition

                            Hier wird eine Zeitangabe zur Probengewinnung vorgenommen.

                            [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                            Must Supporttrue
                            SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.collection.collected[x]. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                            • type @ $this
                            • 100. Specimen.collection.collected[x]:collectedDateTime
                              Slice NamecollectedDateTime
                              Definition

                              Punktueller Zeitpunkt der Entnahme/Abnahme/Gewinnung der Probe. Dieser Zeitpunkt sollte nach Möglichkeit minutengenau angegeben werden. Im klinischen Alltag ist die minutengenaue Erfassung zur Probenentnahme nicht immer realistisch.

                              Control0..1
                              TypedateTime
                              [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                              Must Supporttrue
                              102. Specimen.collection.collected[x]:collectedPeriod
                              Slice NamecollectedPeriod
                              Definition

                              Zeitraum mit Start- und Endzeitpunkt, hier geht es um den konkreten Zeitraum der Probenentnahme.

                              Control0..1
                              TypePeriod
                              [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                              Must Supporttrue
                              104. Specimen.collection.collected[x]:collectedPeriod.start
                              Definition

                              Beginn eines Zeitraumes.

                              Must Supporttrue
                              106. Specimen.collection.collected[x]:collectedPeriod.end
                              Definition

                              Ende eines Zeitraumes.

                              Must Supporttrue
                              108. Specimen.collection.duration
                              Definition

                              Dauer steht für eine Zeitspanne, sie ist mindestens durch einen quantitativen Wert und eine zeitbezogene UCUM-Einheit definiert. Hier geht es um die zur Probengewinnung benötigte Zeitspanne, z. B. Sammelurin über einige Stunden.

                              Must Supporttrue
                              110. Specimen.collection.duration.value
                              Definition

                              Hier wird der numerische Wert der Zeitdauer angegeben. Hierbei handelt es sich um eine Zahl mit optionalen Dezimalstellen.

                              Must Supporttrue
                              112. Specimen.collection.duration.comparator
                              Definition

                              Der Komparator kann sein:

                              • < (kleiner)
                              • <= (kleiner oder gleich)
                              • = (größer oder gleich)

                              • (größer)

                              Der häufigste Option ist, dass eine Dauer = (gleich) eines Wertes ist. In diesem Fall wird kein Komparator gesetzt.

                              Must Supporttrue
                              114. Specimen.collection.duration.unit
                              Definition

                              Hier wird die Einheit der Zeitdauer angegeben.

                              Must Supporttrue
                              116. Specimen.collection.duration.system
                              Must Supporttrue
                              118. Specimen.collection.duration.code
                              Definition

                              Hier wird der Code für Einheit der Zeitdauer angegeben.

                              Must Supporttrue
                              120. Specimen.collection.method
                              Definition

                              Methode, mit welcher das Probenmaterial gewonnen wurde. Diese Angabe kommt infrage für

                              • die primäre Entnahme des Probenmaterials (Primär-Probe) oder
                              • die sekundäre Probengewinnung (Sekundär-Probe), z.B. Zentrifugat im Labor
                              Must Supporttrue
                              122. Specimen.collection.method.coding
                              Definition

                              Hier kann die Methode der Probengewinnung als codierte Information angegeben werden.

                              Must Supporttrue
                              SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.collection.method.coding. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                              • value @ $this
                              • 124. Specimen.collection.method.coding:snomed
                                Slice Namesnomed
                                Control0..1
                                BindingFor example codes, see https://gematik.de/fhir/terminology/ValueSet/specimen-collection-method
                                (example to https://gematik.de/fhir/terminology/ValueSet/specimen-collection-method)
                                Must Supporttrue
                                Pattern Value{
                                  "system" : "http://snomed.info/sct"
                                }
                                126. Specimen.collection.method.coding:snomed.system
                                Must Supporttrue
                                128. Specimen.collection.method.coding:snomed.version
                                NoteThis is a business version Id, not a resource version Id (see discussion)
                                Must Supporttrue
                                130. Specimen.collection.method.coding:snomed.code
                                Must Supporttrue
                                132. Specimen.collection.method.coding:snomed.display
                                Must Supporttrue
                                134. Specimen.collection.method.text
                                Definition

                                Freitext Bezeichnung der Probenentnahme-Methode

                                Must Supporttrue
                                136. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]
                                Definition

                                Aussage zur Abstinenz von Nahrungsmitteln und Getränken für einen bestimmten Zeitraum vor der Probengewinnung.

                                [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                                Must Supporttrue
                                SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                • type @ $this
                                • 138. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusCodeableConcept
                                  Slice NamefastingStatusCodeableConcept
                                  Definition

                                  Angabe zum Nüchternstatus.

                                  Control0..1
                                  TypeCodeableConcept
                                  [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                                  Must Supporttrue
                                  140. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusCodeableConcept.coding
                                  Definition

                                  Angabe zum Nüchternstatus in codierter Form.

                                  Must Supporttrue
                                  142. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusCodeableConcept.coding.system
                                  Must Supporttrue
                                  144. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusCodeableConcept.coding.version
                                  NoteThis is a business version Id, not a resource version Id (see discussion)
                                  Must Supporttrue
                                  146. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusCodeableConcept.coding.code
                                  Must Supporttrue
                                  148. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusCodeableConcept.coding.display
                                  Must Supporttrue
                                  150. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusCodeableConcept.text
                                  Definition

                                  Freitextangabe zum Nüchternstatus.

                                  Must Supporttrue
                                  152. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusDuration
                                  Slice NamefastingStatusDuration
                                  Definition

                                  Dauer des Nüchternzustandes. Dauer steht für eine Zeitspanne, sie ist mindestens durch einen quantitativen Wert und eine zeitbezogene Einheit definiert.

                                  Control0..1
                                  TypeDuration
                                  [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                                  Must Supporttrue
                                  154. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusDuration.value
                                  Definition

                                  Hier wird der numerische Wert der Zeitdauer angegeben. Hierbei handelt es sich um eine Zahl mit optionalen Dezimalstellen.

                                  Must Supporttrue
                                  156. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusDuration.comparator
                                  Definition

                                  Der Komparator kann sein:

                                  • < (kleiner)
                                  • <= (kleiner oder gleich)
                                  • = (größer oder gleich)

                                  • (größer)

                                  Der häufigste Option ist, dass eine Dauer = (gleich) eines Wertes ist. In diesem Fall wird kein Komparator gesetzt.

                                  Must Supporttrue
                                  158. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusDuration.unit
                                  Definition

                                  Hier wird die Einheit der Zeitdauer angegeben.

                                  Must Supporttrue
                                  160. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusDuration.system
                                  Must Supporttrue
                                  162. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusDuration.code
                                  Definition

                                  Hier wird der Code für Einheit der Zeitdauer angegeben.

                                  Must Supporttrue
                                  164. Specimen.processing
                                  Definition

                                  Optionale Angaben zur Probenverarbeitung, dazu gehören: Zeitangabe, Additiva und ggf. beschreibender Text.

                                  Must Supporttrue
                                  166. Specimen.processing.description
                                  Definition

                                  Freitext Beschreibung zur Probenverarbeitung.

                                  Must Supporttrue
                                  168. Specimen.processing.procedure
                                  Definition

                                  Methode / Verfahren zur Weiterverarbeitung des Probenmaterials, angegeben in codierter Form oder als Text

                                  Must Supporttrue
                                  170. Specimen.processing.procedure.coding
                                  Definition

                                  Methode / Verfahren zur Weiterverarbeitung des Probenmaterials als codierte Information

                                  Must Supporttrue
                                  172. Specimen.processing.procedure.coding.system
                                  Must Supporttrue
                                  174. Specimen.processing.procedure.coding.version
                                  NoteThis is a business version Id, not a resource version Id (see discussion)
                                  Must Supporttrue
                                  176. Specimen.processing.procedure.coding.code
                                  Must Supporttrue
                                  178. Specimen.processing.procedure.coding.display
                                  Must Supporttrue
                                  180. Specimen.processing.procedure.text
                                  Definition

                                  Hier kann die Methode / das Verfahren zur Weiterverarbeitung des Probenmaterials als Freitext angegeben werden.

                                  Must Supporttrue
                                  182. Specimen.processing.additive
                                  Definition

                                  Referenzierung auf Additiva, die bei der Probenweiterverarbeitung hinzugefügt werden.

                                  ShortProbenzusätze in der Probenverarbeitung
                                  TypeReference(TI Specimen Additive Substance Laboratory)
                                  Must Supporttrue
                                  184. Specimen.processing.additive.reference
                                  Must Supporttrue
                                  186. Specimen.processing.additive.display
                                  Must Supporttrue
                                  188. Specimen.processing.time[x]
                                  Definition

                                  Hier wird eine Zeitangabe vorgenommen.

                                  [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                                  Must Supporttrue
                                  SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.processing.time[x]. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                  • type @ $this
                                  • 190. Specimen.processing.time[x]:timeDateTime
                                    Slice NametimeDateTime
                                    Definition

                                    Im Laborkontext sollte der Zeitpunkt nach Möglichkeit minutengenau angegeben werden.

                                    Control0..1
                                    TypedateTime
                                    [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                    Must Supporttrue
                                    192. Specimen.processing.time[x]:timePeriod
                                    Slice NametimePeriod
                                    Definition

                                    Zeitraum mit Start und Ende

                                    Control0..1
                                    TypePeriod
                                    [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                                    Must Supporttrue
                                    194. Specimen.processing.time[x]:timePeriod.start
                                    Definition

                                    Beginn eines Zeitraum

                                    Must Supporttrue
                                    196. Specimen.processing.time[x]:timePeriod.end
                                    Definition

                                    Ende eines Zeitraum

                                    Must Supporttrue
                                    198. Specimen.container
                                    Definition

                                    Optionale Angaben zum Behältnis, in dem sich die Probe befindet. Hierzu kann angegeben werden, um welche Art Behältnis es sich handelt und welche Menge an Probenmaterial es enthält.

                                    Must Supporttrue
                                    200. Specimen.container.extension
                                    Control1..?
                                    Must Supporttrue
                                    202. Specimen.container.extension:device
                                    Slice Namedevice
                                    Definition

                                    Referenz auf den Probenbehälter.

                                    Must Supporttrue
                                    204. Specimen.container.extension:device.value[x]
                                    TypeReference(TI Device Specimen Container)
                                    [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                                    Must Supporttrue
                                    206. Specimen.container.type
                                    Must Supporttrue
                                    208. Specimen.container.type.coding
                                    Must Supporttrue
                                    210. Specimen.container.type.coding.system
                                    Must Supporttrue
                                    212. Specimen.container.type.coding.version
                                    NoteThis is a business version Id, not a resource version Id (see discussion)
                                    Must Supporttrue
                                    214. Specimen.container.type.coding.code
                                    Must Supporttrue
                                    216. Specimen.container.type.coding.display
                                    Must Supporttrue
                                    218. Specimen.container.specimenQuantity
                                    Definition

                                    Menge der Probe im Behälter.

                                    Must Supporttrue
                                    220. Specimen.container.specimenQuantity.value
                                    Definition

                                    Numerischer Wert für eine gemessene Größe, eine Zahl mit optionalen Dezimalstellen.

                                    Must Supporttrue
                                    222. Specimen.container.specimenQuantity.unit
                                    Must Supporttrue
                                    224. Specimen.container.specimenQuantity.system
                                    Must Supporttrue
                                    226. Specimen.container.specimenQuantity.code
                                    Must Supporttrue
                                    228. Specimen.condition
                                    Definition

                                    Hier wird eine Angabe zum Zustand der Probe gemacht.

                                    BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from https://gematik.de/fhir/terminology/ValueSet/specimen-condition
                                    (extensible to https://gematik.de/fhir/terminology/ValueSet/specimen-condition)
                                    Must Supporttrue
                                    230. Specimen.condition.coding
                                    Definition

                                    Hier wird der Zustand der Probe als codierte Information angegeben.

                                    Must Supporttrue
                                    232. Specimen.condition.coding.system
                                    Must Supporttrue
                                    234. Specimen.condition.coding.version
                                    NoteThis is a business version Id, not a resource version Id (see discussion)
                                    Must Supporttrue
                                    236. Specimen.condition.coding.code
                                    Must Supporttrue
                                    238. Specimen.condition.coding.display
                                    Must Supporttrue
                                    240. Specimen.condition.text
                                    Definition

                                    Freitext Angabe zum Zustand der Probe.

                                    Must Supporttrue
                                    242. Specimen.note
                                    Definition

                                    Feld für ergänzende Freitext-Angaben zum Probenmaterial, die in der vorgegebenen Datenstruktur nicht erfasst werden können. Ein Beispiel dafür wäre die Angabe, dass die Probe bei 37 Grad (Körpertemperatur) aufbewahrt wurde.

                                    Must Supporttrue
                                    244. Specimen.note.text
                                    Must Supporttrue

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

                                    0. Specimen
                                    Definition

                                    Dieses Profil bildet eine Probe ab.

                                    Identifizierung und Eigenschaften der primären oder sekundären Probe, auf deren Basis die Laboruntersuchung als Messung durchgeführt wird. Ein inhaltliches Beispiel für die Unterscheidung von Primär- und Sekundärprobe:

                                    • Primärprobe: Probenart = Vollblut (über LOINC® oder ergänzende Spezifizierung Probenart); Probengewinnung / Methode = Blutabnahme; Probenverarbeitung / Methode = Zentrifugieren

                                    • Sekundärprobe: Probenart = Serum (über LOINC® oder ergänzende Spezifizierung Probenart); Probengewinnung / Methode = Zentrifugieren zur Serumgewinnung; Probe / Ausgangsmaterial = Vollblut

                                    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
                                    Must Supporttrue
                                    Summarytrue
                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                    6. Specimen.meta.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
                                    8. Specimen.meta.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())
                                    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.meta.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                    • value @ url
                                    • 10. Specimen.meta.versionId
                                      Definition

                                      The version specific identifier, as it appears in the version portion of the URL. This value changes when the resource is created, updated, or deleted.

                                      ShortVersion specific identifier
                                      Comments

                                      The server assigns this value, and ignores what the client specifies, except in the case that the server is imposing version integrity on updates/deletes.

                                      Control0..1
                                      Typeid
                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                      Must Supporttrue
                                      Summarytrue
                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                      12. Specimen.meta.lastUpdated
                                      Definition

                                      When the resource last changed - e.g. when the version changed.

                                      ShortWhen the resource version last changed
                                      Comments

                                      This value is always populated except when the resource is first being created. The server / resource manager sets this value; what a client provides is irrelevant. This is equivalent to the HTTP Last-Modified and SHOULD have the same value on a read interaction.

                                      Control0..1
                                      Typeinstant
                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                      Must Supporttrue
                                      Summarytrue
                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                      14. Specimen.meta.source
                                      Definition

                                      A uri that identifies the source system of the resource. This provides a minimal amount of Provenance information that can be used to track or differentiate the source of information in the resource. The source may identify another FHIR server, document, message, database, etc.

                                      ShortIdentifies where the resource comes from
                                      Comments

                                      In the provenance resource, this corresponds to Provenance.entity.what[x]. The exact use of the source (and the implied Provenance.entity.role) is left to implementer discretion. Only one nominated source is allowed; for additional provenance details, a full Provenance resource should be used.

                                      This element can be used to indicate where the current master source of a resource that has a canonical URL if the resource is no longer hosted at the canonical URL.

                                      Control0..1
                                      Typeuri
                                      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()))
                                      16. Specimen.meta.profile
                                      Definition

                                      A list of profiles (references to StructureDefinition resources) that this resource claims to conform to. The URL is a reference to StructureDefinition.url.

                                      ShortProfiles this resource claims to conform to
                                      Comments

                                      It is up to the server and/or other infrastructure of policy to determine whether/how these claims are verified and/or updated over time. The list of profile URLs is a set.

                                      Control0..*
                                      Typecanonical(StructureDefinition)
                                      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()))
                                      18. Specimen.meta.security
                                      Definition

                                      Security labels applied to this resource. These tags connect specific resources to the overall security policy and infrastructure.

                                      ShortSecurity Labels applied to this resource
                                      Comments

                                      The security labels can be updated without changing the stated version of the resource. The list of security labels is a set. Uniqueness is based the system/code, and version and display are ignored.

                                      Control0..*
                                      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                      BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from All Security Labels
                                      (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/security-labels|4.0.1)

                                      Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System.

                                      TypeCoding
                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                      Summarytrue
                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                      20. Specimen.meta.tag
                                      Definition

                                      Tags applied to this resource. Tags are intended to be used to identify and relate resources to process and workflow, and applications are not required to consider the tags when interpreting the meaning of a resource.

                                      ShortTags applied to this resource
                                      Comments

                                      The tags can be updated without changing the stated version of the resource. The list of tags is a set. Uniqueness is based the system/code, and version and display are ignored.

                                      Control0..*
                                      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                      BindingFor example codes, see CommonTags
                                      (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/common-tags|4.0.1)

                                      Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones".

                                      TypeCoding
                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                      Summarytrue
                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                      22. 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()))
                                      24. 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()))
                                      26. 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()))
                                      28. 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
                                      30. Specimen.extension
                                      Definition

                                      An Extension

                                      ShortExtension
                                      Control0..*
                                      TypeExtension
                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                      Must Supporttrue
                                      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.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                      • value @ url
                                      • 32. Specimen.extension:focus
                                        Slice Namefocus
                                        Definition

                                        Falls die Probe nicht unmittelbar aus dem menschlichen Körper direkt entnommen wird, sondern beispielsweise aus einem Sammelgefäß oder Katheter gewonnen wird.

                                        ShortAußerkörperliche Quelle zur Probenentnahme
                                        Control0..1
                                        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                        TypeExtension(Specimen Focus) (Extension Type: Reference(RelatedPerson, Group, Device, Substance, Location))
                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                        Must Supporttrue
                                        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())
                                        34. Specimen.extension:focus.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
                                        36. Specimen.extension:focus.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.extension.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                        • value @ url
                                        • 38. Specimen.extension:focus.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.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/specimen-focus
                                          40. Specimen.extension:focus.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(TI Device Laboratory Specimen Subject)
                                          [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                          Must Supporttrue
                                          Summaryfalse
                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                          42. 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())
                                          SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.modifierExtension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                          • value @ url
                                          • 44. Specimen.identifier
                                            Definition

                                            Id for specimen.

                                            ShortExternal Identifier
                                            NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
                                            Control0..*
                                            This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                            TypeIdentifier
                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                            Must Supporttrue
                                            Summarytrue
                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                            46. Specimen.identifier.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
                                            48. Specimen.identifier.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())
                                            SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.identifier.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                            • value @ url
                                            • 50. Specimen.identifier.use
                                              Definition

                                              The purpose of this identifier.

                                              Shortusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
                                              Comments

                                              Applications can assume that an identifier is permanent unless it explicitly says that it is temporary.

                                              Control0..1
                                              BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierUse
                                              (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1)

                                              Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

                                              Typecode
                                              Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as "Is Modifier" because applications should not mistake a temporary id for a permanent one.
                                              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                              Summarytrue
                                              Requirements

                                              Allows the appropriate identifier for a particular context of use to be selected from among a set of identifiers.

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

                                              Für die Probe können unterschiedliche Identifikatoren vergeben werden. Unterschieden werden beispielsweise "Identifkator, den die auftragerteilende Institution vergibt" (Order-Placer, Einsender) und "Identifkator, den die auftragserfüllende Laboreinrichtung vergibt" (Order-Filler, Auftragnehmer). Der ID-Typ gibt an, um welche Art von Proben-Identifikator es sich handelt.

                                              ShortDescription of identifier
                                              Comments

                                              This element deals only with general categories of identifiers. It SHOULD not be used for codes that correspond 1..1 with the Identifier.system. Some identifiers may fall into multiple categories due to common usage. Where the system is known, a type is unnecessary because the type is always part of the system definition. However systems often need to handle identifiers where the system is not known. There is not a 1:1 relationship between type and system, since many different systems have the same type.

                                              Control0..1
                                              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                              BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from https://gematik.de/fhir/terminology/ValueSet/specimen-identifier-type
                                              (extensible to https://gematik.de/fhir/terminology/ValueSet/specimen-identifier-type)
                                              TypeCodeableConcept
                                              Is Modifierfalse
                                              Must Supporttrue
                                              Summarytrue
                                              Requirements

                                              Allows users to make use of identifiers when the identifier system is not known.

                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                              54. Specimen.identifier.type.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
                                              56. Specimen.identifier.type.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())
                                              SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.identifier.type.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                              • value @ url
                                              • 58. Specimen.identifier.type.coding
                                                Definition

                                                Code für die Typisierung des Proben-Identifikators.

                                                HL7®-Code für die Typisierung des Proben-Identifikators. In diesem Kontext mögliche Codes sind beispielsweise:

                                                • PLAC (Placer Identifier) - Identifikator, den die Auftragserteilende Institution vergibt
                                                • ACSN (Accession ID) - Identifikator, den das Labor zum Auftragseingang vergibt
                                                • FILL (Filler Identifier) - Identifikator, den das Labor zur Auftragserfüllung vergibt
                                                • SID (Specimen ID)
                                                ShortCode defined by a terminology system
                                                Comments

                                                Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

                                                Control0..*
                                                This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                TypeCoding
                                                Is Modifierfalse
                                                Must Supporttrue
                                                Summarytrue
                                                Requirements

                                                Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

                                                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                60. Specimen.identifier.type.coding.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
                                                62. Specimen.identifier.type.coding.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())
                                                SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.identifier.type.coding.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                • value @ url
                                                • 64. Specimen.identifier.type.coding.system
                                                  Definition

                                                  The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

                                                  ShortIdentity of the terminology system
                                                  Comments

                                                  The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

                                                  Control0..1
                                                  Typeuri
                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                  Must Supporttrue
                                                  Summarytrue
                                                  Requirements

                                                  Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

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

                                                  The version of the code system which was used when choosing this code. Note that a well-maintained code system does not need the version reported, because the meaning of codes is consistent across versions. However this cannot consistently be assured, and when the meaning is not guaranteed to be consistent, the version SHOULD be exchanged.

                                                  ShortVersion of the system - if relevant
                                                  Comments

                                                  Where the terminology does not clearly define what string should be used to identify code system versions, the recommendation is to use the date (expressed in FHIR date format) on which that version was officially published as the version date.

                                                  NoteThis is a business version Id, not a resource version Id (see discussion)
                                                  Control0..1
                                                  Typestring
                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                  Must Supporttrue
                                                  Summarytrue
                                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                  68. Specimen.identifier.type.coding.code
                                                  Definition

                                                  A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).

                                                  ShortSymbol in syntax defined by the system
                                                  Control0..1
                                                  Typecode
                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                  Must Supporttrue
                                                  Summarytrue
                                                  Requirements

                                                  Need to refer to a particular code in the system.

                                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                  70. Specimen.identifier.type.coding.display
                                                  Definition

                                                  A representation of the meaning of the code in the system, following the rules of the system.

                                                  ShortRepresentation defined by the system
                                                  Comments

                                                  Note that FHIR strings SHALL NOT exceed 1MB in size

                                                  Control0..1
                                                  Typestring
                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                  Must Supporttrue
                                                  Summarytrue
                                                  Requirements

                                                  Need to be able to carry a human-readable meaning of the code for readers that do not know the system.

                                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                  72. Specimen.identifier.type.coding.userSelected
                                                  Definition

                                                  Indicates that this coding was chosen by a user directly - e.g. off a pick list of available items (codes or displays).

                                                  ShortIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
                                                  Comments

                                                  Amongst a set of alternatives, a directly chosen code is the most appropriate starting point for new translations. There is some ambiguity about what exactly 'directly chosen' implies, and trading partner agreement may be needed to clarify the use of this element and its consequences more completely.

                                                  Control0..1
                                                  Typeboolean
                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                  Summarytrue
                                                  Requirements

                                                  This has been identified as a clinical safety criterium - that this exact system/code pair was chosen explicitly, rather than inferred by the system based on some rules or language processing.

                                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                  74. Specimen.identifier.type.text
                                                  Definition

                                                  Text für die Typisierung des Proben-Identifikators.

                                                  ShortPlain text representation of the concept
                                                  Comments

                                                  Very often the text is the same as a displayName of one of the codings.

                                                  Control0..1
                                                  Typestring
                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                  Must Supporttrue
                                                  Summarytrue
                                                  Requirements

                                                  The codes from the terminologies do not always capture the correct meaning with all the nuances of the human using them, or sometimes there is no appropriate code at all. In these cases, the text is used to capture the full meaning of the source.

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

                                                  Establishes the namespace for the value - that is, a URL that describes a set values that are unique.

                                                  ShortThe namespace for the identifier value
                                                  Comments

                                                  Identifier.system is always case sensitive.

                                                  Control0..1
                                                  Typeuri
                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                  Must Supporttrue
                                                  Summarytrue
                                                  Requirements

                                                  There are many sets of identifiers. To perform matching of two identifiers, we need to know what set we're dealing with. The system identifies a particular set of unique identifiers.

                                                  ExampleGeneral: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
                                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                  78. Specimen.identifier.value
                                                  Definition

                                                  Identifikator-Wert

                                                  ShortThe value that is unique
                                                  Comments

                                                  If the value is a full URI, then the system SHALL be urn:ietf:rfc:3986. The value's primary purpose is computational mapping. As a result, it may be normalized for comparison purposes (e.g. removing non-significant whitespace, dashes, etc.) A value formatted for human display can be conveyed using the Rendered Value extension. Identifier.value is to be treated as case sensitive unless knowledge of the Identifier.system allows the processer to be confident that non-case-sensitive processing is safe.

                                                  Control0..1
                                                  Typestring
                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                  Must Supporttrue
                                                  Summarytrue
                                                  ExampleGeneral: 123456
                                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                  80. Specimen.identifier.period
                                                  Definition

                                                  Time period during which identifier is/was valid for use.

                                                  ShortTime period when id is/was valid for use
                                                  Comments

                                                  A Period specifies a range of time; the context of use will specify whether the entire range applies (e.g. "the patient was an inpatient of the hospital for this time range") or one value from the range applies (e.g. "give to the patient between these two times").

                                                  Period is not used for a duration (a measure of elapsed time). See Duration.

                                                  Control0..1
                                                  This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                  TypePeriod
                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                  Summarytrue
                                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                  per-1: If present, start SHALL have a lower value than end (start.hasValue().not() or end.hasValue().not() or (start <= end))
                                                  82. Specimen.identifier.assigner
                                                  Definition

                                                  Organization that issued/manages the identifier.

                                                  ShortOrganization that issued id (may be just text)
                                                  Comments

                                                  The Identifier.assigner may omit the .reference element and only contain a .display element reflecting the name or other textual information about the assigning organization.

                                                  Control0..1
                                                  This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                  TypeReference(Organization)
                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                  Summarytrue
                                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                  ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided (reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids')))
                                                  84. 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..0
                                                  This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                  TypeIdentifier
                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                  Summarytrue
                                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                  86. Specimen.status
                                                  Definition

                                                  Hier wird ein Code für den Probenstatus vor der Messung angegeben:

                                                  • Verfügbar: das physische Exemplar ist vorhanden und in gutem Zustand.
                                                  • Nicht verfügbar: es ist kein physisches Exemplar vorhanden, da es entweder verloren, zerstört oder verbraucht wurde.
                                                  • Nicht geeignet: die Probe kann aufgrund eines Qualitätsproblems, z. B. eines zerbrochenen Behälters, einer Verunreinigung oder eines abgelaufenen Verfallsdatums, nicht verwendet werden.
                                                  • Irrtümliche Eingabe: die Probe wurde irrtümlich eingegeben und ist daher ungültig.
                                                  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
                                                  Must Supporttrue
                                                  Summarytrue
                                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                  88. Specimen.type
                                                  Definition

                                                  Probenart, ergänzende Spezifizierung Code/Bezeichnung

                                                  Der LOINC®-Code impliziert über die LOINC®-Achse SYSTEM bereits eine Probenart. Falls der Wert für die LOINC®-Achse SYSTEM nicht ausreichend spezifisch ist, kann in Bezug auf den LOINC®-Code der Laboruntersuchung, die "Probenart, ergänzende Spezifizierung" (Specimen.type) ergänzt werden. Ein Beispiel: Wenn mit dem LOINC®-Code das Untersuchungsmaterial "Blut" definiert ist, könnte als ergänzende Spezifikation der SNOMED CT®-Code für "arterielles Blut" dokumentiert werden.

                                                  ShortProbenart, ergänzende Spezifizierung (z.B. postkoordinierend)
                                                  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. For a non-identifiable animal specimen source (e.g. 710069003 | Tick specimen (specimen) |), Specimen.type with the appropriate code shall be used.

                                                  Control1..1
                                                  This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                  BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from Specimen Types
                                                  (preferred to http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-specimenType-eu-lab)

                                                  The type of the specimen.

                                                  TypeCodeableConcept
                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                  Must Supporttrue
                                                  Summarytrue
                                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                  90. Specimen.type.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
                                                  92. Specimen.type.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())
                                                  SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.type.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                  • value @ url
                                                  • 94. Specimen.type.coding
                                                    Definition

                                                    Hier wird die Probenart als codierte Information angegeben.

                                                    ShortCode defined by a terminology system
                                                    Comments

                                                    Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

                                                    Control0..*
                                                    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                    TypeCoding
                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                    Must Supporttrue
                                                    Summarytrue
                                                    Requirements

                                                    Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.type.coding. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                    • value @ $this
                                                    • 96. Specimen.type.coding:snomed
                                                      Slice Namesnomed
                                                      Definition

                                                      Hier kann ein Code aus SNOMED CT® angegeben werden.

                                                      ShortCode defined by a terminology system
                                                      Comments

                                                      Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

                                                      Control0..1
                                                      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                      BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from https://gematik.de/fhir/terminology/ValueSet/specimen-type
                                                      (extensible to https://gematik.de/fhir/terminology/ValueSet/specimen-type)
                                                      TypeCoding
                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                      Must Supporttrue
                                                      Summarytrue
                                                      Requirements

                                                      Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

                                                      Pattern Value{
                                                        "system" : "http://snomed.info/sct"
                                                      }
                                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                      98. Specimen.type.coding:snomed.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
                                                      100. Specimen.type.coding:snomed.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())
                                                      SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.type.coding.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                      • value @ url
                                                      • 102. Specimen.type.coding:snomed.system
                                                        Definition

                                                        The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

                                                        ShortIdentity of the terminology system
                                                        Comments

                                                        The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

                                                        Control0..1
                                                        Typeuri
                                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                                        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                        Must Supporttrue
                                                        Summarytrue
                                                        Requirements

                                                        Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

                                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                        104. Specimen.type.coding:snomed.version
                                                        Definition

                                                        The version of the code system which was used when choosing this code. Note that a well-maintained code system does not need the version reported, because the meaning of codes is consistent across versions. However this cannot consistently be assured, and when the meaning is not guaranteed to be consistent, the version SHOULD be exchanged.

                                                        ShortVersion of the system - if relevant
                                                        Comments

                                                        Where the terminology does not clearly define what string should be used to identify code system versions, the recommendation is to use the date (expressed in FHIR date format) on which that version was officially published as the version date.

                                                        NoteThis is a business version Id, not a resource version Id (see discussion)
                                                        Control0..1
                                                        Typestring
                                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                                        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                        Must Supporttrue
                                                        Summarytrue
                                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                        106. Specimen.type.coding:snomed.code
                                                        Definition

                                                        A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).

                                                        ShortSymbol in syntax defined by the system
                                                        Control0..1
                                                        Typecode
                                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                                        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                        Must Supporttrue
                                                        Summarytrue
                                                        Requirements

                                                        Need to refer to a particular code in the system.

                                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                        108. Specimen.type.coding:snomed.display
                                                        Definition

                                                        A representation of the meaning of the code in the system, following the rules of the system.

                                                        ShortRepresentation defined by the system
                                                        Comments

                                                        Note that FHIR strings SHALL NOT exceed 1MB in size

                                                        Control0..1
                                                        Typestring
                                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                                        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                        Must Supporttrue
                                                        Summarytrue
                                                        Requirements

                                                        Need to be able to carry a human-readable meaning of the code for readers that do not know the system.

                                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                        110. Specimen.type.coding:snomed.userSelected
                                                        Definition

                                                        Indicates that this coding was chosen by a user directly - e.g. off a pick list of available items (codes or displays).

                                                        ShortIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
                                                        Comments

                                                        Amongst a set of alternatives, a directly chosen code is the most appropriate starting point for new translations. There is some ambiguity about what exactly 'directly chosen' implies, and trading partner agreement may be needed to clarify the use of this element and its consequences more completely.

                                                        Control0..1
                                                        Typeboolean
                                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                                        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                        Summarytrue
                                                        Requirements

                                                        This has been identified as a clinical safety criterium - that this exact system/code pair was chosen explicitly, rather than inferred by the system based on some rules or language processing.

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

                                                        Freitext Bezeichnung für die ergänzende Spezifizierung der Probenart. Mögliche Verwendung:

                                                        • als Freitextergänzung, wenn die Probenart durch die Spezifikation Laboruntersuchung (LOINC® Code: SYSTEM) nicht ausreichend spezifisch codiert werden kann
                                                        • als Freitextergänzung, wenn die die Probenart durch Probenart, ergänzende Spezifizierung/SNOMED CT®-Code nicht ausreichend spezifisch bezeichnet werden kann
                                                        • ersatzweise, wenn gar keine passende Codierung zugeordnet werden kann
                                                        • wenn zusätzlich eine Freitext-Bezeichnung aus der LDT-Kommunikation übernommen werden soll.
                                                        ShortPlain text representation of the concept
                                                        Comments

                                                        Very often the text is the same as a displayName of one of the codings.

                                                        Control0..1
                                                        Typestring
                                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                                        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                        Must Supporttrue
                                                        Summarytrue
                                                        Requirements

                                                        The codes from the terminologies do not always capture the correct meaning with all the nuances of the human using them, or sometimes there is no appropriate code at all. In these cases, the text is used to capture the full meaning of the source.

                                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                        114. 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
                                                        Comments

                                                        References SHALL be a reference to an actual FHIR resource, and SHALL be resolveable (allowing for access control, temporary unavailability, etc.). Resolution can be either by retrieval from the URL, or, where applicable by resource type, by treating an absolute reference as a canonical URL and looking it up in a local registry/repository.

                                                        Control1..1
                                                        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                        TypeReference(TI Patient)
                                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                                        Must Supporttrue
                                                        Summarytrue
                                                        Requirements

                                                        Must know the subject context.

                                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                        ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided (reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids')))
                                                        116. Specimen.subject.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
                                                        118. Specimen.subject.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())
                                                        SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.subject.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                        • value @ url
                                                        • 120. Specimen.subject.reference
                                                          Definition

                                                          A reference to a location at which the other resource is found. The reference may be a relative reference, in which case it is relative to the service base URL, or an absolute URL that resolves to the location where the resource is found. The reference may be version specific or not. If the reference is not to a FHIR RESTful server, then it should be assumed to be version specific. Internal fragment references (start with '#') refer to contained resources.

                                                          ShortLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
                                                          Comments

                                                          Using absolute URLs provides a stable scalable approach suitable for a cloud/web context, while using relative/logical references provides a flexible approach suitable for use when trading across closed eco-system boundaries. Absolute URLs do not need to point to a FHIR RESTful server, though this is the preferred approach. If the URL conforms to the structure "/[type]/[id]" then it should be assumed that the reference is to a FHIR RESTful server.

                                                          Control0..1
                                                          This element is affected by the following invariants: ref-1
                                                          Typestring
                                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                                          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                          Must Supporttrue
                                                          Summarytrue
                                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                          122. Specimen.subject.type
                                                          Definition

                                                          The expected type of the target of the reference. If both Reference.type and Reference.reference are populated and Reference.reference is a FHIR URL, both SHALL be consistent.

                                                          The type is the Canonical URL of Resource Definition that is the type this reference refers to. References are URLs that are relative to http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/ e.g. "Patient" is a reference to http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient. Absolute URLs are only allowed for logical models (and can only be used in references in logical models, not resources).

                                                          ShortType the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
                                                          Comments

                                                          This element is used to indicate the type of the target of the reference. This may be used which ever of the other elements are populated (or not). In some cases, the type of the target may be determined by inspection of the reference (e.g. a RESTful URL) or by resolving the target of the reference; if both the type and a reference is provided, the reference SHALL resolve to a resource of the same type as that specified.

                                                          Control0..1
                                                          BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ResourceType
                                                          (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types|4.0.1)

                                                          Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).

                                                          Typeuri
                                                          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()))
                                                          124. Specimen.subject.identifier
                                                          Definition

                                                          An identifier for the target resource. This is used when there is no way to reference the other resource directly, either because the entity it represents is not available through a FHIR server, or because there is no way for the author of the resource to convert a known identifier to an actual location. There is no requirement that a Reference.identifier point to something that is actually exposed as a FHIR instance, but it SHALL point to a business concept that would be expected to be exposed as a FHIR instance, and that instance would need to be of a FHIR resource type allowed by the reference.

                                                          ShortLogical reference, when literal reference is not known
                                                          Comments

                                                          When an identifier is provided in place of a reference, any system processing the reference will only be able to resolve the identifier to a reference if it understands the business context in which the identifier is used. Sometimes this is global (e.g. a national identifier) but often it is not. For this reason, none of the useful mechanisms described for working with references (e.g. chaining, includes) are possible, nor should servers be expected to be able resolve the reference. Servers may accept an identifier based reference untouched, resolve it, and/or reject it - see CapabilityStatement.rest.resource.referencePolicy.

                                                          When both an identifier and a literal reference are provided, the literal reference is preferred. Applications processing the resource are allowed - but not required - to check that the identifier matches the literal reference

                                                          Applications converting a logical reference to a literal reference may choose to leave the logical reference present, or remove it.

                                                          Reference is intended to point to a structure that can potentially be expressed as a FHIR resource, though there is no need for it to exist as an actual FHIR resource instance - except in as much as an application wishes to actual find the target of the reference. The content referred to be the identifier must meet the logical constraints implied by any limitations on what resource types are permitted for the reference. For example, it would not be legitimate to send the identifier for a drug prescription if the type were Reference(Observation|DiagnosticReport). One of the use-cases for Reference.identifier is the situation where no FHIR representation exists (where the type is Reference (Any).

                                                          NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
                                                          Control0..1
                                                          This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                          TypeIdentifier
                                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                                          Must Supporttrue
                                                          Summarytrue
                                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                          126. Specimen.subject.identifier.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
                                                          128. Specimen.subject.identifier.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())
                                                          SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.subject.identifier.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                          • value @ url
                                                          • 130. Specimen.subject.identifier.use
                                                            Definition

                                                            The purpose of this identifier.

                                                            Shortusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
                                                            Comments

                                                            Applications can assume that an identifier is permanent unless it explicitly says that it is temporary.

                                                            Control0..1
                                                            BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierUse
                                                            (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1)

                                                            Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

                                                            Typecode
                                                            Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as "Is Modifier" because applications should not mistake a temporary id for a permanent one.
                                                            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                            Summarytrue
                                                            Requirements

                                                            Allows the appropriate identifier for a particular context of use to be selected from among a set of identifiers.

                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                            132. Specimen.subject.identifier.type
                                                            Definition

                                                            A coded type for the identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

                                                            ShortDescription of identifier
                                                            Comments

                                                            This element deals only with general categories of identifiers. It SHOULD not be used for codes that correspond 1..1 with the Identifier.system. Some identifiers may fall into multiple categories due to common usage. Where the system is known, a type is unnecessary because the type is always part of the system definition. However systems often need to handle identifiers where the system is not known. There is not a 1:1 relationship between type and system, since many different systems have the same type.

                                                            Control0..1
                                                            This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                            BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Identifier Type Codes
                                                            (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type|4.0.1)

                                                            A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

                                                            TypeCodeableConcept
                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                            Summarytrue
                                                            Requirements

                                                            Allows users to make use of identifiers when the identifier system is not known.

                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                            134. Specimen.subject.identifier.system
                                                            Definition

                                                            Establishes the namespace for the value - that is, a URL that describes a set values that are unique.

                                                            ShortThe namespace for the identifier value
                                                            Comments

                                                            Identifier.system is always case sensitive.

                                                            Control0..1
                                                            Typeuri
                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                            Must Supporttrue
                                                            Summarytrue
                                                            Requirements

                                                            There are many sets of identifiers. To perform matching of two identifiers, we need to know what set we're dealing with. The system identifies a particular set of unique identifiers.

                                                            ExampleGeneral: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                            136. Specimen.subject.identifier.value
                                                            Definition

                                                            The portion of the identifier typically relevant to the user and which is unique within the context of the system.

                                                            ShortThe value that is unique
                                                            Comments

                                                            If the value is a full URI, then the system SHALL be urn:ietf:rfc:3986. The value's primary purpose is computational mapping. As a result, it may be normalized for comparison purposes (e.g. removing non-significant whitespace, dashes, etc.) A value formatted for human display can be conveyed using the Rendered Value extension. Identifier.value is to be treated as case sensitive unless knowledge of the Identifier.system allows the processer to be confident that non-case-sensitive processing is safe.

                                                            Control0..1
                                                            Typestring
                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                            Must Supporttrue
                                                            Summarytrue
                                                            ExampleGeneral: 123456
                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                            138. Specimen.subject.identifier.period
                                                            Definition

                                                            Time period during which identifier is/was valid for use.

                                                            ShortTime period when id is/was valid for use
                                                            Comments

                                                            A Period specifies a range of time; the context of use will specify whether the entire range applies (e.g. "the patient was an inpatient of the hospital for this time range") or one value from the range applies (e.g. "give to the patient between these two times").

                                                            Period is not used for a duration (a measure of elapsed time). See Duration.

                                                            Control0..1
                                                            This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                            TypePeriod
                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                            Summarytrue
                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                            per-1: If present, start SHALL have a lower value than end (start.hasValue().not() or end.hasValue().not() or (start <= end))
                                                            140. Specimen.subject.identifier.assigner
                                                            Definition

                                                            Organization that issued/manages the identifier.

                                                            ShortOrganization that issued id (may be just text)
                                                            Comments

                                                            The Identifier.assigner may omit the .reference element and only contain a .display element reflecting the name or other textual information about the assigning organization.

                                                            Control0..1
                                                            This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                            TypeReference(Organization)
                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                            Summarytrue
                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                            ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided (reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids')))
                                                            142. Specimen.subject.display
                                                            Definition

                                                            Plain text narrative that identifies the resource in addition to the resource reference.

                                                            ShortText alternative for the resource
                                                            Comments

                                                            This is generally not the same as the Resource.text of the referenced resource. The purpose is to identify what's being referenced, not to fully describe it.

                                                            Control0..1
                                                            Typestring
                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                            Must Supporttrue
                                                            Summarytrue
                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                            144. Specimen.receivedTime
                                                            Definition

                                                            Zeitpunkt des Eingangs der Probe im Labor. Dieser Zeitpunkt sollte nach Möglichkeit minutengenau angegeben werden. Im klinischen Alltag ist die minutengenaue Erfassung nicht immer realistisch.

                                                            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
                                                            Must Supporttrue
                                                            Summarytrue
                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                            146. Specimen.parent
                                                            Definition

                                                            Ausgangsmaterial für eine Sekundärprobe. Die Sekundärprobe existiert nur auf Basis einer Primärprobe. Wenn eine Sekundärprobe angegeben wird, dann ist das Ausgangsmaterial verpflichtend anzugeben, damit der Bezug hergestellt werden kann.

                                                            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..*
                                                            This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                            TypeReference(TI Specimen Laboratory)
                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                            Must Supporttrue
                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                            ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided (reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids')))
                                                            148. Specimen.parent.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
                                                            150. Specimen.parent.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())
                                                            SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.parent.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                            • value @ url
                                                            • 152. Specimen.parent.reference
                                                              Definition

                                                              A reference to a location at which the other resource is found. The reference may be a relative reference, in which case it is relative to the service base URL, or an absolute URL that resolves to the location where the resource is found. The reference may be version specific or not. If the reference is not to a FHIR RESTful server, then it should be assumed to be version specific. Internal fragment references (start with '#') refer to contained resources.

                                                              ShortLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
                                                              Comments

                                                              Using absolute URLs provides a stable scalable approach suitable for a cloud/web context, while using relative/logical references provides a flexible approach suitable for use when trading across closed eco-system boundaries. Absolute URLs do not need to point to a FHIR RESTful server, though this is the preferred approach. If the URL conforms to the structure "/[type]/[id]" then it should be assumed that the reference is to a FHIR RESTful server.

                                                              Control0..1
                                                              This element is affected by the following invariants: ref-1
                                                              Typestring
                                                              Is Modifierfalse
                                                              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                              Must Supporttrue
                                                              Summarytrue
                                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                              154. Specimen.parent.type
                                                              Definition

                                                              The expected type of the target of the reference. If both Reference.type and Reference.reference are populated and Reference.reference is a FHIR URL, both SHALL be consistent.

                                                              The type is the Canonical URL of Resource Definition that is the type this reference refers to. References are URLs that are relative to http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/ e.g. "Patient" is a reference to http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient. Absolute URLs are only allowed for logical models (and can only be used in references in logical models, not resources).

                                                              ShortType the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
                                                              Comments

                                                              This element is used to indicate the type of the target of the reference. This may be used which ever of the other elements are populated (or not). In some cases, the type of the target may be determined by inspection of the reference (e.g. a RESTful URL) or by resolving the target of the reference; if both the type and a reference is provided, the reference SHALL resolve to a resource of the same type as that specified.

                                                              Control0..1
                                                              BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ResourceType
                                                              (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types|4.0.1)

                                                              Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).

                                                              Typeuri
                                                              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()))
                                                              156. Specimen.parent.identifier
                                                              Definition

                                                              An identifier for the target resource. This is used when there is no way to reference the other resource directly, either because the entity it represents is not available through a FHIR server, or because there is no way for the author of the resource to convert a known identifier to an actual location. There is no requirement that a Reference.identifier point to something that is actually exposed as a FHIR instance, but it SHALL point to a business concept that would be expected to be exposed as a FHIR instance, and that instance would need to be of a FHIR resource type allowed by the reference.

                                                              ShortLogical reference, when literal reference is not known
                                                              Comments

                                                              When an identifier is provided in place of a reference, any system processing the reference will only be able to resolve the identifier to a reference if it understands the business context in which the identifier is used. Sometimes this is global (e.g. a national identifier) but often it is not. For this reason, none of the useful mechanisms described for working with references (e.g. chaining, includes) are possible, nor should servers be expected to be able resolve the reference. Servers may accept an identifier based reference untouched, resolve it, and/or reject it - see CapabilityStatement.rest.resource.referencePolicy.

                                                              When both an identifier and a literal reference are provided, the literal reference is preferred. Applications processing the resource are allowed - but not required - to check that the identifier matches the literal reference

                                                              Applications converting a logical reference to a literal reference may choose to leave the logical reference present, or remove it.

                                                              Reference is intended to point to a structure that can potentially be expressed as a FHIR resource, though there is no need for it to exist as an actual FHIR resource instance - except in as much as an application wishes to actual find the target of the reference. The content referred to be the identifier must meet the logical constraints implied by any limitations on what resource types are permitted for the reference. For example, it would not be legitimate to send the identifier for a drug prescription if the type were Reference(Observation|DiagnosticReport). One of the use-cases for Reference.identifier is the situation where no FHIR representation exists (where the type is Reference (Any).

                                                              NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
                                                              Control0..1
                                                              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                              TypeIdentifier
                                                              Is Modifierfalse
                                                              Summarytrue
                                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                              158. Specimen.parent.display
                                                              Definition

                                                              Plain text narrative that identifies the resource in addition to the resource reference.

                                                              ShortText alternative for the resource
                                                              Comments

                                                              This is generally not the same as the Resource.text of the referenced resource. The purpose is to identify what's being referenced, not to fully describe it.

                                                              Control0..1
                                                              Typestring
                                                              Is Modifierfalse
                                                              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                              Must Supporttrue
                                                              Summarytrue
                                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                              160. 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..*
                                                              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                              TypeReference(ServiceRequest)
                                                              Is Modifierfalse
                                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                              ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided (reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids')))
                                                              162. Specimen.collection
                                                              Definition

                                                              Optionale Angaben zur Probengewinnung, dazu gehören: Zeitangabe, Methode der Probengewinnung, Entnahmeort, Angabe zum Nüchternstatus.

                                                              ShortCollection details
                                                              Control0..1
                                                              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                              TypeBackboneElement
                                                              Is Modifierfalse
                                                              Must Supporttrue
                                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                              164. 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
                                                              166. Specimen.collection.extension
                                                              Definition

                                                              An Extension

                                                              ShortExtension
                                                              Control0..*
                                                              TypeExtension
                                                              Is Modifierfalse
                                                              Must Supporttrue
                                                              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 areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                              • value @ url
                                                              • 168. Specimen.collection.extension:bodySite
                                                                Slice NamebodySite
                                                                Definition

                                                                Es kann eine Körperstruktur mit Seitenangabe, weiterer Lokalisierung und Aussage zur Morphologie angegeben werden.

                                                                Es wäre auch möglich, dass eine Probenentnahme aus mehr als einer Körperstelle gewonnen wird.

                                                                ShortKörperstelle der Probenentnahme
                                                                Control0..1
                                                                This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                TypeExtension(BodyStructure Reference) (Extension Type: Reference(BodyStructure))
                                                                Is Modifierfalse
                                                                Must Supporttrue
                                                                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())
                                                                170. 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
                                                                172. Specimen.collection.extension:bodySite.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..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 areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                                • value @ url
                                                                • 174. 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
                                                                  176. 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(TI Body Structure)
                                                                  [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                                  Must Supporttrue
                                                                  Summaryfalse
                                                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                  178. Specimen.collection.extension:bodySite.value[x].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
                                                                  180. Specimen.collection.extension:bodySite.value[x].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())
                                                                  SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.collection.extension.value[x].extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                                  • value @ url
                                                                  • 182. Specimen.collection.extension:bodySite.value[x].reference
                                                                    Definition

                                                                    A reference to a location at which the other resource is found. The reference may be a relative reference, in which case it is relative to the service base URL, or an absolute URL that resolves to the location where the resource is found. The reference may be version specific or not. If the reference is not to a FHIR RESTful server, then it should be assumed to be version specific. Internal fragment references (start with '#') refer to contained resources.

                                                                    ShortLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
                                                                    Comments

                                                                    Using absolute URLs provides a stable scalable approach suitable for a cloud/web context, while using relative/logical references provides a flexible approach suitable for use when trading across closed eco-system boundaries. Absolute URLs do not need to point to a FHIR RESTful server, though this is the preferred approach. If the URL conforms to the structure "/[type]/[id]" then it should be assumed that the reference is to a FHIR RESTful server.

                                                                    Control0..1
                                                                    This element is affected by the following invariants: ref-1
                                                                    Typestring
                                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                    Must Supporttrue
                                                                    Summarytrue
                                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                    184. Specimen.collection.extension:bodySite.value[x].type
                                                                    Definition

                                                                    The expected type of the target of the reference. If both Reference.type and Reference.reference are populated and Reference.reference is a FHIR URL, both SHALL be consistent.

                                                                    The type is the Canonical URL of Resource Definition that is the type this reference refers to. References are URLs that are relative to http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/ e.g. "Patient" is a reference to http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient. Absolute URLs are only allowed for logical models (and can only be used in references in logical models, not resources).

                                                                    ShortType the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
                                                                    Comments

                                                                    This element is used to indicate the type of the target of the reference. This may be used which ever of the other elements are populated (or not). In some cases, the type of the target may be determined by inspection of the reference (e.g. a RESTful URL) or by resolving the target of the reference; if both the type and a reference is provided, the reference SHALL resolve to a resource of the same type as that specified.

                                                                    Control0..1
                                                                    BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ResourceType
                                                                    (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types|4.0.1)

                                                                    Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).

                                                                    Typeuri
                                                                    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()))
                                                                    186. Specimen.collection.extension:bodySite.value[x].identifier
                                                                    Definition

                                                                    An identifier for the target resource. This is used when there is no way to reference the other resource directly, either because the entity it represents is not available through a FHIR server, or because there is no way for the author of the resource to convert a known identifier to an actual location. There is no requirement that a Reference.identifier point to something that is actually exposed as a FHIR instance, but it SHALL point to a business concept that would be expected to be exposed as a FHIR instance, and that instance would need to be of a FHIR resource type allowed by the reference.

                                                                    ShortLogical reference, when literal reference is not known
                                                                    Comments

                                                                    When an identifier is provided in place of a reference, any system processing the reference will only be able to resolve the identifier to a reference if it understands the business context in which the identifier is used. Sometimes this is global (e.g. a national identifier) but often it is not. For this reason, none of the useful mechanisms described for working with references (e.g. chaining, includes) are possible, nor should servers be expected to be able resolve the reference. Servers may accept an identifier based reference untouched, resolve it, and/or reject it - see CapabilityStatement.rest.resource.referencePolicy.

                                                                    When both an identifier and a literal reference are provided, the literal reference is preferred. Applications processing the resource are allowed - but not required - to check that the identifier matches the literal reference

                                                                    Applications converting a logical reference to a literal reference may choose to leave the logical reference present, or remove it.

                                                                    Reference is intended to point to a structure that can potentially be expressed as a FHIR resource, though there is no need for it to exist as an actual FHIR resource instance - except in as much as an application wishes to actual find the target of the reference. The content referred to be the identifier must meet the logical constraints implied by any limitations on what resource types are permitted for the reference. For example, it would not be legitimate to send the identifier for a drug prescription if the type were Reference(Observation|DiagnosticReport). One of the use-cases for Reference.identifier is the situation where no FHIR representation exists (where the type is Reference (Any).

                                                                    NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
                                                                    Control0..1
                                                                    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                    TypeIdentifier
                                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                                    Summarytrue
                                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                    188. Specimen.collection.extension:bodySite.value[x].display
                                                                    Definition

                                                                    Plain text narrative that identifies the resource in addition to the resource reference.

                                                                    ShortText alternative for the resource
                                                                    Comments

                                                                    This is generally not the same as the Resource.text of the referenced resource. The purpose is to identify what's being referenced, not to fully describe it.

                                                                    Control0..1
                                                                    Typestring
                                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                    Must Supporttrue
                                                                    Summarytrue
                                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                    190. 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())
                                                                    192. Specimen.collection.collector
                                                                    Definition

                                                                    Person, welche die Probe entnimmt.

                                                                    ShortWho collected the specimen
                                                                    Comments

                                                                    References SHALL be a reference to an actual FHIR resource, and SHALL be resolveable (allowing for access control, temporary unavailability, etc.). Resolution can be either by retrieval from the URL, or, where applicable by resource type, by treating an absolute reference as a canonical URL and looking it up in a local registry/repository.

                                                                    Control0..1
                                                                    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                    TypeReference(TI Practitioner, TI PractitionerRole)
                                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                                    Must Supporttrue
                                                                    Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
                                                                    Summarytrue
                                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                    ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided (reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids')))
                                                                    194. Specimen.collection.collector.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
                                                                    196. Specimen.collection.collector.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())
                                                                    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.collection.collector.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                                    • value @ url
                                                                    • 198. Specimen.collection.collector.reference
                                                                      Definition

                                                                      A reference to a location at which the other resource is found. The reference may be a relative reference, in which case it is relative to the service base URL, or an absolute URL that resolves to the location where the resource is found. The reference may be version specific or not. If the reference is not to a FHIR RESTful server, then it should be assumed to be version specific. Internal fragment references (start with '#') refer to contained resources.

                                                                      ShortLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
                                                                      Comments

                                                                      Using absolute URLs provides a stable scalable approach suitable for a cloud/web context, while using relative/logical references provides a flexible approach suitable for use when trading across closed eco-system boundaries. Absolute URLs do not need to point to a FHIR RESTful server, though this is the preferred approach. If the URL conforms to the structure "/[type]/[id]" then it should be assumed that the reference is to a FHIR RESTful server.

                                                                      Control0..1
                                                                      This element is affected by the following invariants: ref-1
                                                                      Typestring
                                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                                      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                      Must Supporttrue
                                                                      Summarytrue
                                                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                      200. Specimen.collection.collector.type
                                                                      Definition

                                                                      The expected type of the target of the reference. If both Reference.type and Reference.reference are populated and Reference.reference is a FHIR URL, both SHALL be consistent.

                                                                      The type is the Canonical URL of Resource Definition that is the type this reference refers to. References are URLs that are relative to http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/ e.g. "Patient" is a reference to http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient. Absolute URLs are only allowed for logical models (and can only be used in references in logical models, not resources).

                                                                      ShortType the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
                                                                      Comments

                                                                      This element is used to indicate the type of the target of the reference. This may be used which ever of the other elements are populated (or not). In some cases, the type of the target may be determined by inspection of the reference (e.g. a RESTful URL) or by resolving the target of the reference; if both the type and a reference is provided, the reference SHALL resolve to a resource of the same type as that specified.

                                                                      Control0..1
                                                                      BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ResourceType
                                                                      (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types|4.0.1)

                                                                      Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).

                                                                      Typeuri
                                                                      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()))
                                                                      202. Specimen.collection.collector.identifier
                                                                      Definition

                                                                      An identifier for the target resource. This is used when there is no way to reference the other resource directly, either because the entity it represents is not available through a FHIR server, or because there is no way for the author of the resource to convert a known identifier to an actual location. There is no requirement that a Reference.identifier point to something that is actually exposed as a FHIR instance, but it SHALL point to a business concept that would be expected to be exposed as a FHIR instance, and that instance would need to be of a FHIR resource type allowed by the reference.

                                                                      ShortLogical reference, when literal reference is not known
                                                                      Comments

                                                                      When an identifier is provided in place of a reference, any system processing the reference will only be able to resolve the identifier to a reference if it understands the business context in which the identifier is used. Sometimes this is global (e.g. a national identifier) but often it is not. For this reason, none of the useful mechanisms described for working with references (e.g. chaining, includes) are possible, nor should servers be expected to be able resolve the reference. Servers may accept an identifier based reference untouched, resolve it, and/or reject it - see CapabilityStatement.rest.resource.referencePolicy.

                                                                      When both an identifier and a literal reference are provided, the literal reference is preferred. Applications processing the resource are allowed - but not required - to check that the identifier matches the literal reference

                                                                      Applications converting a logical reference to a literal reference may choose to leave the logical reference present, or remove it.

                                                                      Reference is intended to point to a structure that can potentially be expressed as a FHIR resource, though there is no need for it to exist as an actual FHIR resource instance - except in as much as an application wishes to actual find the target of the reference. The content referred to be the identifier must meet the logical constraints implied by any limitations on what resource types are permitted for the reference. For example, it would not be legitimate to send the identifier for a drug prescription if the type were Reference(Observation|DiagnosticReport). One of the use-cases for Reference.identifier is the situation where no FHIR representation exists (where the type is Reference (Any).

                                                                      NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
                                                                      Control0..1
                                                                      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                      TypeIdentifier
                                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                                      Must Supporttrue
                                                                      Summarytrue
                                                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                      204. Specimen.collection.collector.identifier.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
                                                                      206. Specimen.collection.collector.identifier.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())
                                                                      SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.collection.collector.identifier.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                                      • value @ url
                                                                      • 208. Specimen.collection.collector.identifier.use
                                                                        Definition

                                                                        The purpose of this identifier.

                                                                        Shortusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
                                                                        Comments

                                                                        Applications can assume that an identifier is permanent unless it explicitly says that it is temporary.

                                                                        Control0..1
                                                                        BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierUse
                                                                        (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1)

                                                                        Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

                                                                        Typecode
                                                                        Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as "Is Modifier" because applications should not mistake a temporary id for a permanent one.
                                                                        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                        Summarytrue
                                                                        Requirements

                                                                        Allows the appropriate identifier for a particular context of use to be selected from among a set of identifiers.

                                                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                        210. Specimen.collection.collector.identifier.type
                                                                        Definition

                                                                        A coded type for the identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

                                                                        ShortDescription of identifier
                                                                        Comments

                                                                        This element deals only with general categories of identifiers. It SHOULD not be used for codes that correspond 1..1 with the Identifier.system. Some identifiers may fall into multiple categories due to common usage. Where the system is known, a type is unnecessary because the type is always part of the system definition. However systems often need to handle identifiers where the system is not known. There is not a 1:1 relationship between type and system, since many different systems have the same type.

                                                                        Control0..1
                                                                        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Identifier Type Codes
                                                                        (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type|4.0.1)

                                                                        A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

                                                                        TypeCodeableConcept
                                                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                                                        Summarytrue
                                                                        Requirements

                                                                        Allows users to make use of identifiers when the identifier system is not known.

                                                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                        212. Specimen.collection.collector.identifier.system
                                                                        Definition

                                                                        Establishes the namespace for the value - that is, a URL that describes a set values that are unique.

                                                                        ShortThe namespace for the identifier value
                                                                        Comments

                                                                        Identifier.system is always case sensitive.

                                                                        Control0..1
                                                                        Typeuri
                                                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                                                        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                        Must Supporttrue
                                                                        Summarytrue
                                                                        Requirements

                                                                        There are many sets of identifiers. To perform matching of two identifiers, we need to know what set we're dealing with. The system identifies a particular set of unique identifiers.

                                                                        ExampleGeneral: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
                                                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                        214. Specimen.collection.collector.identifier.value
                                                                        Definition

                                                                        The portion of the identifier typically relevant to the user and which is unique within the context of the system.

                                                                        ShortThe value that is unique
                                                                        Comments

                                                                        If the value is a full URI, then the system SHALL be urn:ietf:rfc:3986. The value's primary purpose is computational mapping. As a result, it may be normalized for comparison purposes (e.g. removing non-significant whitespace, dashes, etc.) A value formatted for human display can be conveyed using the Rendered Value extension. Identifier.value is to be treated as case sensitive unless knowledge of the Identifier.system allows the processer to be confident that non-case-sensitive processing is safe.

                                                                        Control0..1
                                                                        Typestring
                                                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                                                        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                        Must Supporttrue
                                                                        Summarytrue
                                                                        ExampleGeneral: 123456
                                                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                        216. Specimen.collection.collector.identifier.period
                                                                        Definition

                                                                        Time period during which identifier is/was valid for use.

                                                                        ShortTime period when id is/was valid for use
                                                                        Comments

                                                                        A Period specifies a range of time; the context of use will specify whether the entire range applies (e.g. "the patient was an inpatient of the hospital for this time range") or one value from the range applies (e.g. "give to the patient between these two times").

                                                                        Period is not used for a duration (a measure of elapsed time). See Duration.

                                                                        Control0..1
                                                                        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                        TypePeriod
                                                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                                                        Summarytrue
                                                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                        per-1: If present, start SHALL have a lower value than end (start.hasValue().not() or end.hasValue().not() or (start <= end))
                                                                        218. Specimen.collection.collector.identifier.assigner
                                                                        Definition

                                                                        Organization that issued/manages the identifier.

                                                                        ShortOrganization that issued id (may be just text)
                                                                        Comments

                                                                        The Identifier.assigner may omit the .reference element and only contain a .display element reflecting the name or other textual information about the assigning organization.

                                                                        Control0..1
                                                                        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                        TypeReference(Organization)
                                                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                                                        Summarytrue
                                                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                        ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided (reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids')))
                                                                        220. Specimen.collection.collector.display
                                                                        Definition

                                                                        Plain text narrative that identifies the resource in addition to the resource reference.

                                                                        ShortText alternative for the resource
                                                                        Comments

                                                                        This is generally not the same as the Resource.text of the referenced resource. The purpose is to identify what's being referenced, not to fully describe it.

                                                                        Control0..1
                                                                        Typestring
                                                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                                                        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                        Must Supporttrue
                                                                        Summarytrue
                                                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                        222. Specimen.collection.collected[x]
                                                                        Definition

                                                                        Hier wird eine Zeitangabe zur Probengewinnung vorgenommen.

                                                                        ShortCollection time
                                                                        Control0..1
                                                                        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                        TypeChoice of: dateTime, Period
                                                                        [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                                                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                                                        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                        Must Supporttrue
                                                                        Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
                                                                        Summarytrue
                                                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                        SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.collection.collected[x]. The slices areUnordered and Closed, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                                        • type @ $this
                                                                        • 224. Specimen.collection.collected[x]:collectedDateTime
                                                                          Slice NamecollectedDateTime
                                                                          Definition

                                                                          Punktueller Zeitpunkt der Entnahme/Abnahme/Gewinnung der Probe. Dieser Zeitpunkt sollte nach Möglichkeit minutengenau angegeben werden. Im klinischen Alltag ist die minutengenaue Erfassung zur Probenentnahme nicht immer realistisch.

                                                                          ShortCollection time
                                                                          Control0..1
                                                                          This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                          TypedateTime
                                                                          [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                                                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                                                          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                          Must Supporttrue
                                                                          Summarytrue
                                                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                          226. Specimen.collection.collected[x]:collectedPeriod
                                                                          Slice NamecollectedPeriod
                                                                          Definition

                                                                          Zeitraum mit Start- und Endzeitpunkt, hier geht es um den konkreten Zeitraum der Probenentnahme.

                                                                          ShortCollection time
                                                                          Control0..1
                                                                          This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                          TypePeriod
                                                                          [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                                                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                                                          Must Supporttrue
                                                                          Summarytrue
                                                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                          228. Specimen.collection.collected[x]:collectedPeriod.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
                                                                          230. Specimen.collection.collected[x]:collectedPeriod.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())
                                                                          SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.collection.collected[x].extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                                          • value @ url
                                                                          • 232. Specimen.collection.collected[x]:collectedPeriod.start
                                                                            Definition

                                                                            Beginn eines Zeitraumes.

                                                                            ShortStarting time with inclusive boundary
                                                                            Comments

                                                                            If the low element is missing, the meaning is that the low boundary is not known.

                                                                            Control0..1
                                                                            This element is affected by the following invariants: per-1
                                                                            TypedateTime
                                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                                            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                            Must Supporttrue
                                                                            Summarytrue
                                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                            234. Specimen.collection.collected[x]:collectedPeriod.end
                                                                            Definition

                                                                            Ende eines Zeitraumes.

                                                                            ShortEnd time with inclusive boundary, if not ongoing
                                                                            Comments

                                                                            The high value includes any matching date/time. i.e. 2012-02-03T10:00:00 is in a period that has an end value of 2012-02-03.

                                                                            Control0..1
                                                                            This element is affected by the following invariants: per-1
                                                                            TypedateTime
                                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                                            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                            Must Supporttrue
                                                                            Summarytrue
                                                                            Meaning if MissingIf the end of the period is missing, it means that the period is ongoing
                                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                            236. Specimen.collection.duration
                                                                            Definition

                                                                            Dauer steht für eine Zeitspanne, sie ist mindestens durch einen quantitativen Wert und eine zeitbezogene UCUM-Einheit definiert. Hier geht es um die zur Probengewinnung benötigte Zeitspanne, z. B. Sammelurin über einige Stunden.

                                                                            ShortHow long it took to collect specimen
                                                                            Comments

                                                                            The context of use may frequently define what kind of quantity this is and therefore what kind of units can be used. The context of use may also restrict the values for the comparator.

                                                                            Control0..1
                                                                            TypeDuration
                                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                                            Must Supporttrue
                                                                            Summarytrue
                                                                            Invariantsdrt-1: There SHALL be a code if there is a value and it SHALL be an expression of time. If system is present, it SHALL be UCUM. (code.exists() implies ((system = %ucum) and value.exists()))
                                                                            ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                            qty-3: If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present (code.empty() or system.exists())
                                                                            238. Specimen.collection.duration.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
                                                                            240. Specimen.collection.duration.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())
                                                                            SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.collection.duration.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                                            • value @ url
                                                                            • 242. Specimen.collection.duration.value
                                                                              Definition

                                                                              Hier wird der numerische Wert der Zeitdauer angegeben. Hierbei handelt es sich um eine Zahl mit optionalen Dezimalstellen.

                                                                              ShortNumerical value (with implicit precision)
                                                                              Comments

                                                                              The implicit precision in the value should always be honored. Monetary values have their own rules for handling precision (refer to standard accounting text books).

                                                                              Control0..1
                                                                              Typedecimal
                                                                              Is Modifierfalse
                                                                              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                              Must Supporttrue
                                                                              Summarytrue
                                                                              Requirements

                                                                              Precision is handled implicitly in almost all cases of measurement.

                                                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                              244. Specimen.collection.duration.comparator
                                                                              Definition

                                                                              Der Komparator kann sein:

                                                                              • < (kleiner)
                                                                              • <= (kleiner oder gleich)
                                                                              • = (größer oder gleich)

                                                                              • (größer)

                                                                              Der häufigste Option ist, dass eine Dauer = (gleich) eines Wertes ist. In diesem Fall wird kein Komparator gesetzt.

                                                                              Short< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
                                                                              Control0..1
                                                                              BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from QuantityComparator
                                                                              (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1)

                                                                              How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

                                                                              Typecode
                                                                              Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as "Is Modifier" because the comparator modifies the interpretation of the value significantly. If there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
                                                                              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                              Must Supporttrue
                                                                              Summarytrue
                                                                              Requirements

                                                                              Need a framework for handling measures where the value is <5ug/L or >400mg/L due to the limitations of measuring methodology.

                                                                              Meaning if MissingIf there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
                                                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                              246. Specimen.collection.duration.unit
                                                                              Definition

                                                                              Hier wird die Einheit der Zeitdauer angegeben.

                                                                              ShortUnit representation
                                                                              Control0..1
                                                                              Typestring
                                                                              Is Modifierfalse
                                                                              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                              Must Supporttrue
                                                                              Summarytrue
                                                                              Requirements

                                                                              There are many representations for units of measure and in many contexts, particular representations are fixed and required. I.e. mcg for micrograms.

                                                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                              248. Specimen.collection.duration.system
                                                                              Definition

                                                                              The identification of the system that provides the coded form of the unit.

                                                                              ShortSystem that defines coded unit form
                                                                              Control0..1
                                                                              This element is affected by the following invariants: qty-3
                                                                              Typeuri
                                                                              Is Modifierfalse
                                                                              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                              Must Supporttrue
                                                                              Summarytrue
                                                                              Requirements

                                                                              Need to know the system that defines the coded form of the unit.

                                                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                              250. Specimen.collection.duration.code
                                                                              Definition

                                                                              Hier wird der Code für Einheit der Zeitdauer angegeben.

                                                                              ShortCoded form of the unit
                                                                              Comments

                                                                              The preferred system is UCUM, but SNOMED CT can also be used (for customary units) or ISO 4217 for currency. The context of use may additionally require a code from a particular system.

                                                                              Control0..1
                                                                              Typecode
                                                                              Is Modifierfalse
                                                                              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                              Must Supporttrue
                                                                              Summarytrue
                                                                              Requirements

                                                                              Need a computable form of the unit that is fixed across all forms. UCUM provides this for quantities, but SNOMED CT provides many units of interest.

                                                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                              252. 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
                                                                              Comments

                                                                              The context of use may frequently define what kind of quantity this is and therefore what kind of units can be used. The context of use may also restrict the values for the comparator.

                                                                              Control0..1
                                                                              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                              TypeQuantity(SimpleQuantity)
                                                                              Is Modifierfalse
                                                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                              qty-3: If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present (code.empty() or system.exists())
                                                                              sqty-1: The comparator is not used on a SimpleQuantity (comparator.empty())
                                                                              254. Specimen.collection.method
                                                                              Definition

                                                                              Methode, mit welcher das Probenmaterial gewonnen wurde. Diese Angabe kommt infrage für

                                                                              • die primäre Entnahme des Probenmaterials (Primär-Probe) oder
                                                                              • die sekundäre Probengewinnung (Sekundär-Probe), z.B. Zentrifugat im Labor
                                                                              ShortTechnique used to perform collection
                                                                              Comments

                                                                              Not all terminology uses fit this general pattern. In some cases, models should not use CodeableConcept and use Coding directly and provide their own structure for managing text, codings, translations and the relationship between elements and pre- and post-coordination.

                                                                              Control0..1
                                                                              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-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
                                                                              Must Supporttrue
                                                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                              256. Specimen.collection.method.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
                                                                              258. Specimen.collection.method.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())
                                                                              SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.collection.method.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                                              • value @ url
                                                                              • 260. Specimen.collection.method.coding
                                                                                Definition

                                                                                Hier kann die Methode der Probengewinnung als codierte Information angegeben werden.

                                                                                ShortCode defined by a terminology system
                                                                                Comments

                                                                                Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

                                                                                Control0..*
                                                                                This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                                TypeCoding
                                                                                Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                Must Supporttrue
                                                                                Summarytrue
                                                                                Requirements

                                                                                Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

                                                                                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.collection.method.coding. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                                                • value @ $this
                                                                                • 262. Specimen.collection.method.coding:snomed
                                                                                  Slice Namesnomed
                                                                                  Definition

                                                                                  A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

                                                                                  ShortCode defined by a terminology system
                                                                                  Comments

                                                                                  Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

                                                                                  Control0..1
                                                                                  This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                                  BindingFor example codes, see https://gematik.de/fhir/terminology/ValueSet/specimen-collection-method
                                                                                  (example to https://gematik.de/fhir/terminology/ValueSet/specimen-collection-method)
                                                                                  TypeCoding
                                                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                  Must Supporttrue
                                                                                  Summarytrue
                                                                                  Requirements

                                                                                  Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

                                                                                  Pattern Value{
                                                                                    "system" : "http://snomed.info/sct"
                                                                                  }
                                                                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                  264. Specimen.collection.method.coding:snomed.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
                                                                                  266. Specimen.collection.method.coding:snomed.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())
                                                                                  SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.collection.method.coding.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                                                  • value @ url
                                                                                  • 268. Specimen.collection.method.coding:snomed.system
                                                                                    Definition

                                                                                    The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

                                                                                    ShortIdentity of the terminology system
                                                                                    Comments

                                                                                    The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

                                                                                    Control0..1
                                                                                    Typeuri
                                                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                    Must Supporttrue
                                                                                    Summarytrue
                                                                                    Requirements

                                                                                    Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

                                                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                    270. Specimen.collection.method.coding:snomed.version
                                                                                    Definition

                                                                                    The version of the code system which was used when choosing this code. Note that a well-maintained code system does not need the version reported, because the meaning of codes is consistent across versions. However this cannot consistently be assured, and when the meaning is not guaranteed to be consistent, the version SHOULD be exchanged.

                                                                                    ShortVersion of the system - if relevant
                                                                                    Comments

                                                                                    Where the terminology does not clearly define what string should be used to identify code system versions, the recommendation is to use the date (expressed in FHIR date format) on which that version was officially published as the version date.

                                                                                    NoteThis is a business version Id, not a resource version Id (see discussion)
                                                                                    Control0..1
                                                                                    Typestring
                                                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                    Must Supporttrue
                                                                                    Summarytrue
                                                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                    272. Specimen.collection.method.coding:snomed.code
                                                                                    Definition

                                                                                    A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).

                                                                                    ShortSymbol in syntax defined by the system
                                                                                    Control0..1
                                                                                    Typecode
                                                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                    Must Supporttrue
                                                                                    Summarytrue
                                                                                    Requirements

                                                                                    Need to refer to a particular code in the system.

                                                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                    274. Specimen.collection.method.coding:snomed.display
                                                                                    Definition

                                                                                    A representation of the meaning of the code in the system, following the rules of the system.

                                                                                    ShortRepresentation defined by the system
                                                                                    Comments

                                                                                    Note that FHIR strings SHALL NOT exceed 1MB in size

                                                                                    Control0..1
                                                                                    Typestring
                                                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                    Must Supporttrue
                                                                                    Summarytrue
                                                                                    Requirements

                                                                                    Need to be able to carry a human-readable meaning of the code for readers that do not know the system.

                                                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                    276. Specimen.collection.method.coding:snomed.userSelected
                                                                                    Definition

                                                                                    Indicates that this coding was chosen by a user directly - e.g. off a pick list of available items (codes or displays).

                                                                                    ShortIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
                                                                                    Comments

                                                                                    Amongst a set of alternatives, a directly chosen code is the most appropriate starting point for new translations. There is some ambiguity about what exactly 'directly chosen' implies, and trading partner agreement may be needed to clarify the use of this element and its consequences more completely.

                                                                                    Control0..1
                                                                                    Typeboolean
                                                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                    Summarytrue
                                                                                    Requirements

                                                                                    This has been identified as a clinical safety criterium - that this exact system/code pair was chosen explicitly, rather than inferred by the system based on some rules or language processing.

                                                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                    278. Specimen.collection.method.text
                                                                                    Definition

                                                                                    Freitext Bezeichnung der Probenentnahme-Methode

                                                                                    ShortPlain text representation of the concept
                                                                                    Comments

                                                                                    Very often the text is the same as a displayName of one of the codings.

                                                                                    Control0..1
                                                                                    Typestring
                                                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                    Must Supporttrue
                                                                                    Summarytrue
                                                                                    Requirements

                                                                                    The codes from the terminologies do not always capture the correct meaning with all the nuances of the human using them, or sometimes there is no appropriate code at all. In these cases, the text is used to capture the full meaning of the source.

                                                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                    280. 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 is present, it shall be coherent with the type

                                                                                    Control0..1
                                                                                    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                                    BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from SNOMEDCTBodyStructures
                                                                                    (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site)

                                                                                    Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.

                                                                                    TypeCodeableConcept
                                                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                    282. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]
                                                                                    Definition

                                                                                    Aussage zur Abstinenz von Nahrungsmitteln und Getränken für einen bestimmten Zeitraum vor der Probengewinnung.

                                                                                    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
                                                                                    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-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] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                                                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                    Must Supporttrue
                                                                                    Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
                                                                                    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()))
                                                                                    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]. The slices areUnordered and Closed, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                                                    • type @ $this
                                                                                    • 284. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusCodeableConcept
                                                                                      Slice NamefastingStatusCodeableConcept
                                                                                      Definition

                                                                                      Angabe zum Nüchternstatus.

                                                                                      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
                                                                                      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-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.

                                                                                      TypeCodeableConcept
                                                                                      [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                                                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                      Must Supporttrue
                                                                                      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()))
                                                                                      286. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusCodeableConcept.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
                                                                                      288. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusCodeableConcept.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())
                                                                                      SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x].extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                                                      • value @ url
                                                                                      • 290. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusCodeableConcept.coding
                                                                                        Definition

                                                                                        Angabe zum Nüchternstatus in codierter Form.

                                                                                        ShortCode defined by a terminology system
                                                                                        Comments

                                                                                        Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

                                                                                        Control0..*
                                                                                        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                                        TypeCoding
                                                                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                        Must Supporttrue
                                                                                        Summarytrue
                                                                                        Requirements

                                                                                        Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

                                                                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                        292. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusCodeableConcept.coding.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
                                                                                        294. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusCodeableConcept.coding.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())
                                                                                        SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x].coding.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                                                        • value @ url
                                                                                        • 296. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusCodeableConcept.coding.system
                                                                                          Definition

                                                                                          The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

                                                                                          ShortIdentity of the terminology system
                                                                                          Comments

                                                                                          The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

                                                                                          Control0..1
                                                                                          Typeuri
                                                                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                          Must Supporttrue
                                                                                          Summarytrue
                                                                                          Requirements

                                                                                          Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

                                                                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                          298. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusCodeableConcept.coding.version
                                                                                          Definition

                                                                                          The version of the code system which was used when choosing this code. Note that a well-maintained code system does not need the version reported, because the meaning of codes is consistent across versions. However this cannot consistently be assured, and when the meaning is not guaranteed to be consistent, the version SHOULD be exchanged.

                                                                                          ShortVersion of the system - if relevant
                                                                                          Comments

                                                                                          Where the terminology does not clearly define what string should be used to identify code system versions, the recommendation is to use the date (expressed in FHIR date format) on which that version was officially published as the version date.

                                                                                          NoteThis is a business version Id, not a resource version Id (see discussion)
                                                                                          Control0..1
                                                                                          Typestring
                                                                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                          Must Supporttrue
                                                                                          Summarytrue
                                                                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                          300. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusCodeableConcept.coding.code
                                                                                          Definition

                                                                                          A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).

                                                                                          ShortSymbol in syntax defined by the system
                                                                                          Control0..1
                                                                                          Typecode
                                                                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                          Must Supporttrue
                                                                                          Summarytrue
                                                                                          Requirements

                                                                                          Need to refer to a particular code in the system.

                                                                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                          302. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusCodeableConcept.coding.display
                                                                                          Definition

                                                                                          A representation of the meaning of the code in the system, following the rules of the system.

                                                                                          ShortRepresentation defined by the system
                                                                                          Comments

                                                                                          Note that FHIR strings SHALL NOT exceed 1MB in size

                                                                                          Control0..1
                                                                                          Typestring
                                                                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                          Must Supporttrue
                                                                                          Summarytrue
                                                                                          Requirements

                                                                                          Need to be able to carry a human-readable meaning of the code for readers that do not know the system.

                                                                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                          304. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusCodeableConcept.coding.userSelected
                                                                                          Definition

                                                                                          Indicates that this coding was chosen by a user directly - e.g. off a pick list of available items (codes or displays).

                                                                                          ShortIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
                                                                                          Comments

                                                                                          Amongst a set of alternatives, a directly chosen code is the most appropriate starting point for new translations. There is some ambiguity about what exactly 'directly chosen' implies, and trading partner agreement may be needed to clarify the use of this element and its consequences more completely.

                                                                                          Control0..1
                                                                                          Typeboolean
                                                                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                          Summarytrue
                                                                                          Requirements

                                                                                          This has been identified as a clinical safety criterium - that this exact system/code pair was chosen explicitly, rather than inferred by the system based on some rules or language processing.

                                                                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                          306. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusCodeableConcept.text
                                                                                          Definition

                                                                                          Freitextangabe zum Nüchternstatus.

                                                                                          ShortPlain text representation of the concept
                                                                                          Comments

                                                                                          Very often the text is the same as a displayName of one of the codings.

                                                                                          Control0..1
                                                                                          Typestring
                                                                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                          Must Supporttrue
                                                                                          Summarytrue
                                                                                          Requirements

                                                                                          The codes from the terminologies do not always capture the correct meaning with all the nuances of the human using them, or sometimes there is no appropriate code at all. In these cases, the text is used to capture the full meaning of the source.

                                                                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                          308. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusDuration
                                                                                          Slice NamefastingStatusDuration
                                                                                          Definition

                                                                                          Dauer des Nüchternzustandes. Dauer steht für eine Zeitspanne, sie ist mindestens durch einen quantitativen Wert und eine zeitbezogene Einheit definiert.

                                                                                          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
                                                                                          This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                                          TypeDuration
                                                                                          [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                                                                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                          Must Supporttrue
                                                                                          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()))
                                                                                          310. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusDuration.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
                                                                                          312. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusDuration.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())
                                                                                          SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x].extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                                                          • value @ url
                                                                                          • 314. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusDuration.value
                                                                                            Definition

                                                                                            Hier wird der numerische Wert der Zeitdauer angegeben. Hierbei handelt es sich um eine Zahl mit optionalen Dezimalstellen.

                                                                                            ShortNumerical value (with implicit precision)
                                                                                            Comments

                                                                                            The implicit precision in the value should always be honored. Monetary values have their own rules for handling precision (refer to standard accounting text books).

                                                                                            Control0..1
                                                                                            Typedecimal
                                                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                            Must Supporttrue
                                                                                            Summarytrue
                                                                                            Requirements

                                                                                            Precision is handled implicitly in almost all cases of measurement.

                                                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                            316. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusDuration.comparator
                                                                                            Definition

                                                                                            Der Komparator kann sein:

                                                                                            • < (kleiner)
                                                                                            • <= (kleiner oder gleich)
                                                                                            • = (größer oder gleich)

                                                                                            • (größer)

                                                                                            Der häufigste Option ist, dass eine Dauer = (gleich) eines Wertes ist. In diesem Fall wird kein Komparator gesetzt.

                                                                                            Short< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
                                                                                            Control0..1
                                                                                            BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from QuantityComparator
                                                                                            (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1)

                                                                                            How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

                                                                                            Typecode
                                                                                            Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as "Is Modifier" because the comparator modifies the interpretation of the value significantly. If there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
                                                                                            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                            Must Supporttrue
                                                                                            Summarytrue
                                                                                            Requirements

                                                                                            Need a framework for handling measures where the value is <5ug/L or >400mg/L due to the limitations of measuring methodology.

                                                                                            Meaning if MissingIf there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
                                                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                            318. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusDuration.unit
                                                                                            Definition

                                                                                            Hier wird die Einheit der Zeitdauer angegeben.

                                                                                            ShortUnit representation
                                                                                            Control0..1
                                                                                            Typestring
                                                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                            Must Supporttrue
                                                                                            Summarytrue
                                                                                            Requirements

                                                                                            There are many representations for units of measure and in many contexts, particular representations are fixed and required. I.e. mcg for micrograms.

                                                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                            320. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusDuration.system
                                                                                            Definition

                                                                                            The identification of the system that provides the coded form of the unit.

                                                                                            ShortSystem that defines coded unit form
                                                                                            Control0..1
                                                                                            This element is affected by the following invariants: qty-3
                                                                                            Typeuri
                                                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                            Must Supporttrue
                                                                                            Summarytrue
                                                                                            Requirements

                                                                                            Need to know the system that defines the coded form of the unit.

                                                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                            322. Specimen.collection.fastingStatus[x]:fastingStatusDuration.code
                                                                                            Definition

                                                                                            Hier wird der Code für Einheit der Zeitdauer angegeben.

                                                                                            ShortCoded form of the unit
                                                                                            Comments

                                                                                            The preferred system is UCUM, but SNOMED CT can also be used (for customary units) or ISO 4217 for currency. The context of use may additionally require a code from a particular system.

                                                                                            Control0..1
                                                                                            Typecode
                                                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                            Must Supporttrue
                                                                                            Summarytrue
                                                                                            Requirements

                                                                                            Need a computable form of the unit that is fixed across all forms. UCUM provides this for quantities, but SNOMED CT provides many units of interest.

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

                                                                                            Optionale Angaben zur Probenverarbeitung, dazu gehören: Zeitangabe, Additiva und ggf. beschreibender Text.

                                                                                            ShortProcessing and processing step details
                                                                                            Control0..*
                                                                                            This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                                            TypeBackboneElement
                                                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                            Must Supporttrue
                                                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                            326. 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
                                                                                            328. 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())
                                                                                            SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.processing.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                                                            • value @ url
                                                                                            • 330. 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())
                                                                                              332. Specimen.processing.description
                                                                                              Definition

                                                                                              Freitext Beschreibung zur Probenverarbeitung.

                                                                                              ShortTextual description of procedure
                                                                                              Comments

                                                                                              Note that FHIR strings SHALL NOT exceed 1MB in size

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

                                                                                              Methode / Verfahren zur Weiterverarbeitung des Probenmaterials, angegeben in codierter Form oder als Text

                                                                                              ShortIndicates the treatment step applied to the specimen
                                                                                              Comments

                                                                                              Not all terminology uses fit this general pattern. In some cases, models should not use CodeableConcept and use Coding directly and provide their own structure for managing text, codings, translations and the relationship between elements and pre- and post-coordination.

                                                                                              Control0..1
                                                                                              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-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
                                                                                              Must Supporttrue
                                                                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                              336. Specimen.processing.procedure.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
                                                                                              338. Specimen.processing.procedure.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())
                                                                                              SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.processing.procedure.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                                                              • value @ url
                                                                                              • 340. Specimen.processing.procedure.coding
                                                                                                Definition

                                                                                                Methode / Verfahren zur Weiterverarbeitung des Probenmaterials als codierte Information

                                                                                                ShortCode defined by a terminology system
                                                                                                Comments

                                                                                                Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

                                                                                                Control0..*
                                                                                                This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                                                TypeCoding
                                                                                                Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                Must Supporttrue
                                                                                                Summarytrue
                                                                                                Requirements

                                                                                                Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

                                                                                                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                                342. Specimen.processing.procedure.coding.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
                                                                                                344. Specimen.processing.procedure.coding.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())
                                                                                                SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.processing.procedure.coding.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                                                                • value @ url
                                                                                                • 346. Specimen.processing.procedure.coding.system
                                                                                                  Definition

                                                                                                  The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

                                                                                                  ShortIdentity of the terminology system
                                                                                                  Comments

                                                                                                  The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

                                                                                                  Control0..1
                                                                                                  Typeuri
                                                                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                                  Must Supporttrue
                                                                                                  Summarytrue
                                                                                                  Requirements

                                                                                                  Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

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

                                                                                                  The version of the code system which was used when choosing this code. Note that a well-maintained code system does not need the version reported, because the meaning of codes is consistent across versions. However this cannot consistently be assured, and when the meaning is not guaranteed to be consistent, the version SHOULD be exchanged.

                                                                                                  ShortVersion of the system - if relevant
                                                                                                  Comments

                                                                                                  Where the terminology does not clearly define what string should be used to identify code system versions, the recommendation is to use the date (expressed in FHIR date format) on which that version was officially published as the version date.

                                                                                                  NoteThis is a business version Id, not a resource version Id (see discussion)
                                                                                                  Control0..1
                                                                                                  Typestring
                                                                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                                  Must Supporttrue
                                                                                                  Summarytrue
                                                                                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                                  350. Specimen.processing.procedure.coding.code
                                                                                                  Definition

                                                                                                  A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).

                                                                                                  ShortSymbol in syntax defined by the system
                                                                                                  Control0..1
                                                                                                  Typecode
                                                                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                                  Must Supporttrue
                                                                                                  Summarytrue
                                                                                                  Requirements

                                                                                                  Need to refer to a particular code in the system.

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

                                                                                                  A representation of the meaning of the code in the system, following the rules of the system.

                                                                                                  ShortRepresentation defined by the system
                                                                                                  Comments

                                                                                                  Note that FHIR strings SHALL NOT exceed 1MB in size

                                                                                                  Control0..1
                                                                                                  Typestring
                                                                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                                  Must Supporttrue
                                                                                                  Summarytrue
                                                                                                  Requirements

                                                                                                  Need to be able to carry a human-readable meaning of the code for readers that do not know the system.

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

                                                                                                  Indicates that this coding was chosen by a user directly - e.g. off a pick list of available items (codes or displays).

                                                                                                  ShortIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
                                                                                                  Comments

                                                                                                  Amongst a set of alternatives, a directly chosen code is the most appropriate starting point for new translations. There is some ambiguity about what exactly 'directly chosen' implies, and trading partner agreement may be needed to clarify the use of this element and its consequences more completely.

                                                                                                  Control0..1
                                                                                                  Typeboolean
                                                                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                                  Summarytrue
                                                                                                  Requirements

                                                                                                  This has been identified as a clinical safety criterium - that this exact system/code pair was chosen explicitly, rather than inferred by the system based on some rules or language processing.

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

                                                                                                  Hier kann die Methode / das Verfahren zur Weiterverarbeitung des Probenmaterials als Freitext angegeben werden.

                                                                                                  ShortPlain text representation of the concept
                                                                                                  Comments

                                                                                                  Very often the text is the same as a displayName of one of the codings.

                                                                                                  Control0..1
                                                                                                  Typestring
                                                                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                                  Must Supporttrue
                                                                                                  Summarytrue
                                                                                                  Requirements

                                                                                                  The codes from the terminologies do not always capture the correct meaning with all the nuances of the human using them, or sometimes there is no appropriate code at all. In these cases, the text is used to capture the full meaning of the source.

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

                                                                                                  Referenzierung auf Additiva, die bei der Probenweiterverarbeitung hinzugefügt werden.

                                                                                                  ShortProbenzusätze in der Probenverarbeitung
                                                                                                  Comments

                                                                                                  References SHALL be a reference to an actual FHIR resource, and SHALL be resolveable (allowing for access control, temporary unavailability, etc.). Resolution can be either by retrieval from the URL, or, where applicable by resource type, by treating an absolute reference as a canonical URL and looking it up in a local registry/repository.

                                                                                                  Control0..*
                                                                                                  This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                                                  TypeReference(TI Specimen Additive Substance Laboratory)
                                                                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                  Must Supporttrue
                                                                                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                                  ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided (reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids')))
                                                                                                  360. Specimen.processing.additive.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
                                                                                                  362. Specimen.processing.additive.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())
                                                                                                  SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.processing.additive.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                                                                  • value @ url
                                                                                                  • 364. Specimen.processing.additive.reference
                                                                                                    Definition

                                                                                                    A reference to a location at which the other resource is found. The reference may be a relative reference, in which case it is relative to the service base URL, or an absolute URL that resolves to the location where the resource is found. The reference may be version specific or not. If the reference is not to a FHIR RESTful server, then it should be assumed to be version specific. Internal fragment references (start with '#') refer to contained resources.

                                                                                                    ShortLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
                                                                                                    Comments

                                                                                                    Using absolute URLs provides a stable scalable approach suitable for a cloud/web context, while using relative/logical references provides a flexible approach suitable for use when trading across closed eco-system boundaries. Absolute URLs do not need to point to a FHIR RESTful server, though this is the preferred approach. If the URL conforms to the structure "/[type]/[id]" then it should be assumed that the reference is to a FHIR RESTful server.

                                                                                                    Control0..1
                                                                                                    This element is affected by the following invariants: ref-1
                                                                                                    Typestring
                                                                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                                    Must Supporttrue
                                                                                                    Summarytrue
                                                                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                                    366. Specimen.processing.additive.type
                                                                                                    Definition

                                                                                                    The expected type of the target of the reference. If both Reference.type and Reference.reference are populated and Reference.reference is a FHIR URL, both SHALL be consistent.

                                                                                                    The type is the Canonical URL of Resource Definition that is the type this reference refers to. References are URLs that are relative to http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/ e.g. "Patient" is a reference to http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient. Absolute URLs are only allowed for logical models (and can only be used in references in logical models, not resources).

                                                                                                    ShortType the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
                                                                                                    Comments

                                                                                                    This element is used to indicate the type of the target of the reference. This may be used which ever of the other elements are populated (or not). In some cases, the type of the target may be determined by inspection of the reference (e.g. a RESTful URL) or by resolving the target of the reference; if both the type and a reference is provided, the reference SHALL resolve to a resource of the same type as that specified.

                                                                                                    Control0..1
                                                                                                    BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ResourceType
                                                                                                    (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types|4.0.1)

                                                                                                    Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).

                                                                                                    Typeuri
                                                                                                    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()))
                                                                                                    368. Specimen.processing.additive.identifier
                                                                                                    Definition

                                                                                                    An identifier for the target resource. This is used when there is no way to reference the other resource directly, either because the entity it represents is not available through a FHIR server, or because there is no way for the author of the resource to convert a known identifier to an actual location. There is no requirement that a Reference.identifier point to something that is actually exposed as a FHIR instance, but it SHALL point to a business concept that would be expected to be exposed as a FHIR instance, and that instance would need to be of a FHIR resource type allowed by the reference.

                                                                                                    ShortLogical reference, when literal reference is not known
                                                                                                    Comments

                                                                                                    When an identifier is provided in place of a reference, any system processing the reference will only be able to resolve the identifier to a reference if it understands the business context in which the identifier is used. Sometimes this is global (e.g. a national identifier) but often it is not. For this reason, none of the useful mechanisms described for working with references (e.g. chaining, includes) are possible, nor should servers be expected to be able resolve the reference. Servers may accept an identifier based reference untouched, resolve it, and/or reject it - see CapabilityStatement.rest.resource.referencePolicy.

                                                                                                    When both an identifier and a literal reference are provided, the literal reference is preferred. Applications processing the resource are allowed - but not required - to check that the identifier matches the literal reference

                                                                                                    Applications converting a logical reference to a literal reference may choose to leave the logical reference present, or remove it.

                                                                                                    Reference is intended to point to a structure that can potentially be expressed as a FHIR resource, though there is no need for it to exist as an actual FHIR resource instance - except in as much as an application wishes to actual find the target of the reference. The content referred to be the identifier must meet the logical constraints implied by any limitations on what resource types are permitted for the reference. For example, it would not be legitimate to send the identifier for a drug prescription if the type were Reference(Observation|DiagnosticReport). One of the use-cases for Reference.identifier is the situation where no FHIR representation exists (where the type is Reference (Any).

                                                                                                    NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
                                                                                                    Control0..1
                                                                                                    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                                                    TypeIdentifier
                                                                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                    Summarytrue
                                                                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                                    370. Specimen.processing.additive.display
                                                                                                    Definition

                                                                                                    Plain text narrative that identifies the resource in addition to the resource reference.

                                                                                                    ShortText alternative for the resource
                                                                                                    Comments

                                                                                                    This is generally not the same as the Resource.text of the referenced resource. The purpose is to identify what's being referenced, not to fully describe it.

                                                                                                    Control0..1
                                                                                                    Typestring
                                                                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                                    Must Supporttrue
                                                                                                    Summarytrue
                                                                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                                    372. Specimen.processing.time[x]
                                                                                                    Definition

                                                                                                    Hier wird eine Zeitangabe vorgenommen.

                                                                                                    ShortDate and time of specimen processing
                                                                                                    Control0..1
                                                                                                    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                                                    TypeChoice of: dateTime, Period
                                                                                                    [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                                                                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                                    Must Supporttrue
                                                                                                    Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
                                                                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                                    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.processing.time[x]. The slices areUnordered and Closed, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                                                                    • type @ $this
                                                                                                    • 374. Specimen.processing.time[x]:timeDateTime
                                                                                                      Slice NametimeDateTime
                                                                                                      Definition

                                                                                                      Im Laborkontext sollte der Zeitpunkt nach Möglichkeit minutengenau angegeben werden.

                                                                                                      ShortDate and time of specimen processing
                                                                                                      Control0..1
                                                                                                      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                                                      TypedateTime
                                                                                                      [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                                                                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                                      Must Supporttrue
                                                                                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                                      376. Specimen.processing.time[x]:timePeriod
                                                                                                      Slice NametimePeriod
                                                                                                      Definition

                                                                                                      Zeitraum mit Start und Ende

                                                                                                      ShortDate and time of specimen processing
                                                                                                      Control0..1
                                                                                                      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                                                      TypePeriod
                                                                                                      [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                                                                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                      Must Supporttrue
                                                                                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                                      378. Specimen.processing.time[x]:timePeriod.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
                                                                                                      380. Specimen.processing.time[x]:timePeriod.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())
                                                                                                      SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.processing.time[x].extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                                                                      • value @ url
                                                                                                      • 382. Specimen.processing.time[x]:timePeriod.start
                                                                                                        Definition

                                                                                                        Beginn eines Zeitraum

                                                                                                        ShortStarting time with inclusive boundary
                                                                                                        Comments

                                                                                                        If the low element is missing, the meaning is that the low boundary is not known.

                                                                                                        Control0..1
                                                                                                        This element is affected by the following invariants: per-1
                                                                                                        TypedateTime
                                                                                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                                        Must Supporttrue
                                                                                                        Summarytrue
                                                                                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                                        384. Specimen.processing.time[x]:timePeriod.end
                                                                                                        Definition

                                                                                                        Ende eines Zeitraum

                                                                                                        ShortEnd time with inclusive boundary, if not ongoing
                                                                                                        Comments

                                                                                                        The high value includes any matching date/time. i.e. 2012-02-03T10:00:00 is in a period that has an end value of 2012-02-03.

                                                                                                        Control0..1
                                                                                                        This element is affected by the following invariants: per-1
                                                                                                        TypedateTime
                                                                                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                                        Must Supporttrue
                                                                                                        Summarytrue
                                                                                                        Meaning if MissingIf the end of the period is missing, it means that the period is ongoing
                                                                                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                                        386. Specimen.container
                                                                                                        Definition

                                                                                                        Optionale Angaben zum Behältnis, in dem sich die Probe befindet. Hierzu kann angegeben werden, um welche Art Behältnis es sich handelt und welche Menge an Probenmaterial es enthält.

                                                                                                        ShortDirect container of specimen (tube/slide, etc.)
                                                                                                        Control0..*
                                                                                                        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                                                        TypeBackboneElement
                                                                                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                        Must Supporttrue
                                                                                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                                        388. 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
                                                                                                        390. Specimen.container.extension
                                                                                                        Definition

                                                                                                        An Extension

                                                                                                        ShortExtension
                                                                                                        Control1..*
                                                                                                        TypeExtension
                                                                                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                        Must Supporttrue
                                                                                                        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 areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                                                                        • value @ url
                                                                                                        • 392. Specimen.container.extension:device
                                                                                                          Slice Namedevice
                                                                                                          Definition

                                                                                                          Referenz auf den Probenbehälter.

                                                                                                          ShortR5: Device resource for the container (new)
                                                                                                          Comments

                                                                                                          Element Specimen.container.device has a context of Specimen.container based on following the parent source element upwards and mapping to Specimen. Element Specimen.container.device has no mapping targets in FHIR R4. Typically, this is because the element has been added (is a new element).

                                                                                                          Control1..1
                                                                                                          This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                                                          TypeExtension(R5: Device resource for the container (new)) (Extension Type: Reference(Cross-version Profile for R5.Device for use in FHIR R4, Device))
                                                                                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                          Must Supporttrue
                                                                                                          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())
                                                                                                          394. Specimen.container.extension:device.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
                                                                                                          396. Specimen.container.extension:device.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..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.container.extension.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                                                                          • value @ url
                                                                                                          • 398. Specimen.container.extension:device.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
                                                                                                            XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                                                                            Fixed Valuehttp://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Specimen.container.device
                                                                                                            400. Specimen.container.extension:device.value[x]
                                                                                                            Definition

                                                                                                            The device resource for the the container holding the specimen. If the container is in a holder then the referenced device will point to a parent device.

                                                                                                            ShortDevice resource for the container
                                                                                                            Control1..1
                                                                                                            This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                                                            TypeReference(TI Device Specimen Container)
                                                                                                            [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                                                                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                            Must Supporttrue
                                                                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                                            402. 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())
                                                                                                            404. 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..*
                                                                                                            This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                                                            TypeIdentifier
                                                                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                            Summarytrue
                                                                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                                            406. Specimen.container.description
                                                                                                            Definition

                                                                                                            Textual description of the container.

                                                                                                            ShortTextual description of the container
                                                                                                            Comments

                                                                                                            Note that FHIR strings SHALL NOT exceed 1MB in size

                                                                                                            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()))
                                                                                                            408. Specimen.container.type
                                                                                                            Definition

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

                                                                                                            ShortKind of container directly associated with specimen
                                                                                                            Comments

                                                                                                            Not all terminology uses fit this general pattern. In some cases, models should not use CodeableConcept and use Coding directly and provide their own structure for managing text, codings, translations and the relationship between elements and pre- and post-coordination.

                                                                                                            Control0..1
                                                                                                            This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                                                            BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from Specimen Container
                                                                                                            (preferred to http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/ValueSet/lab-specimenContainer-eu-lab)

                                                                                                            Type of specimen container.

                                                                                                            TypeCodeableConcept
                                                                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                            Must Supporttrue
                                                                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                                            410. Specimen.container.type.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
                                                                                                            412. Specimen.container.type.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())
                                                                                                            SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.container.type.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                                                                            • value @ url
                                                                                                            • 414. Specimen.container.type.coding
                                                                                                              Definition

                                                                                                              A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

                                                                                                              ShortCode defined by a terminology system
                                                                                                              Comments

                                                                                                              Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

                                                                                                              Control0..*
                                                                                                              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                                                              TypeCoding
                                                                                                              Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                              Must Supporttrue
                                                                                                              Summarytrue
                                                                                                              Requirements

                                                                                                              Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

                                                                                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                                              416. Specimen.container.type.coding.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
                                                                                                              418. Specimen.container.type.coding.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())
                                                                                                              SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.container.type.coding.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                                                                              • value @ url
                                                                                                              • 420. Specimen.container.type.coding.system
                                                                                                                Definition

                                                                                                                The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

                                                                                                                ShortIdentity of the terminology system
                                                                                                                Comments

                                                                                                                The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

                                                                                                                Control0..1
                                                                                                                Typeuri
                                                                                                                Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                                                Must Supporttrue
                                                                                                                Summarytrue
                                                                                                                Requirements

                                                                                                                Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

                                                                                                                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                                                422. Specimen.container.type.coding.version
                                                                                                                Definition

                                                                                                                The version of the code system which was used when choosing this code. Note that a well-maintained code system does not need the version reported, because the meaning of codes is consistent across versions. However this cannot consistently be assured, and when the meaning is not guaranteed to be consistent, the version SHOULD be exchanged.

                                                                                                                ShortVersion of the system - if relevant
                                                                                                                Comments

                                                                                                                Where the terminology does not clearly define what string should be used to identify code system versions, the recommendation is to use the date (expressed in FHIR date format) on which that version was officially published as the version date.

                                                                                                                NoteThis is a business version Id, not a resource version Id (see discussion)
                                                                                                                Control0..1
                                                                                                                Typestring
                                                                                                                Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                                                Must Supporttrue
                                                                                                                Summarytrue
                                                                                                                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                                                424. Specimen.container.type.coding.code
                                                                                                                Definition

                                                                                                                A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).

                                                                                                                ShortSymbol in syntax defined by the system
                                                                                                                Control0..1
                                                                                                                Typecode
                                                                                                                Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                                                Must Supporttrue
                                                                                                                Summarytrue
                                                                                                                Requirements

                                                                                                                Need to refer to a particular code in the system.

                                                                                                                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                                                426. Specimen.container.type.coding.display
                                                                                                                Definition

                                                                                                                A representation of the meaning of the code in the system, following the rules of the system.

                                                                                                                ShortRepresentation defined by the system
                                                                                                                Comments

                                                                                                                Note that FHIR strings SHALL NOT exceed 1MB in size

                                                                                                                Control0..1
                                                                                                                Typestring
                                                                                                                Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                                                Must Supporttrue
                                                                                                                Summarytrue
                                                                                                                Requirements

                                                                                                                Need to be able to carry a human-readable meaning of the code for readers that do not know the system.

                                                                                                                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                                                428. Specimen.container.type.coding.userSelected
                                                                                                                Definition

                                                                                                                Indicates that this coding was chosen by a user directly - e.g. off a pick list of available items (codes or displays).

                                                                                                                ShortIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
                                                                                                                Comments

                                                                                                                Amongst a set of alternatives, a directly chosen code is the most appropriate starting point for new translations. There is some ambiguity about what exactly 'directly chosen' implies, and trading partner agreement may be needed to clarify the use of this element and its consequences more completely.

                                                                                                                Control0..1
                                                                                                                Typeboolean
                                                                                                                Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                                                Summarytrue
                                                                                                                Requirements

                                                                                                                This has been identified as a clinical safety criterium - that this exact system/code pair was chosen explicitly, rather than inferred by the system based on some rules or language processing.

                                                                                                                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                                                430. Specimen.container.type.text
                                                                                                                Definition

                                                                                                                A human language representation of the concept as seen/selected/uttered by the user who entered the data and/or which represents the intended meaning of the user.

                                                                                                                ShortPlain text representation of the concept
                                                                                                                Comments

                                                                                                                Very often the text is the same as a displayName of one of the codings.

                                                                                                                Control0..1
                                                                                                                Typestring
                                                                                                                Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                                                Summarytrue
                                                                                                                Requirements

                                                                                                                The codes from the terminologies do not always capture the correct meaning with all the nuances of the human using them, or sometimes there is no appropriate code at all. In these cases, the text is used to capture the full meaning of the source.

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

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

                                                                                                                ShortContainer volume or size
                                                                                                                Comments

                                                                                                                The context of use may frequently define what kind of quantity this is and therefore what kind of units can be used. The context of use may also restrict the values for the comparator.

                                                                                                                Control0..1
                                                                                                                This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                                                                TypeQuantity(SimpleQuantity)
                                                                                                                Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                                                qty-3: If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present (code.empty() or system.exists())
                                                                                                                sqty-1: The comparator is not used on a SimpleQuantity (comparator.empty())
                                                                                                                434. Specimen.container.specimenQuantity
                                                                                                                Definition

                                                                                                                Menge der Probe im Behälter.

                                                                                                                ShortQuantity of specimen within container
                                                                                                                Comments

                                                                                                                The context of use may frequently define what kind of quantity this is and therefore what kind of units can be used. The context of use may also restrict the values for the comparator.

                                                                                                                Control0..1
                                                                                                                This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                                                                TypeQuantity(SimpleQuantity)
                                                                                                                Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                                Must Supporttrue
                                                                                                                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                                                qty-3: If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present (code.empty() or system.exists())
                                                                                                                sqty-1: The comparator is not used on a SimpleQuantity (comparator.empty())
                                                                                                                436. Specimen.container.specimenQuantity.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
                                                                                                                438. Specimen.container.specimenQuantity.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())
                                                                                                                SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.container.specimenQuantity.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                                                                                • value @ url
                                                                                                                • 440. Specimen.container.specimenQuantity.value
                                                                                                                  Definition

                                                                                                                  Numerischer Wert für eine gemessene Größe, eine Zahl mit optionalen Dezimalstellen.

                                                                                                                  ShortNumerical value (with implicit precision)
                                                                                                                  Comments

                                                                                                                  The implicit precision in the value should always be honored. Monetary values have their own rules for handling precision (refer to standard accounting text books).

                                                                                                                  Control0..1
                                                                                                                  Typedecimal
                                                                                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                                                  Must Supporttrue
                                                                                                                  Summarytrue
                                                                                                                  Requirements

                                                                                                                  Precision is handled implicitly in almost all cases of measurement.

                                                                                                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                                                  442. Specimen.container.specimenQuantity.comparator
                                                                                                                  Definition

                                                                                                                  Not allowed to be used in this context

                                                                                                                  Short< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
                                                                                                                  Control0..0
                                                                                                                  BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from QuantityComparator
                                                                                                                  (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1)

                                                                                                                  How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

                                                                                                                  Typecode
                                                                                                                  Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as "Is Modifier" because the comparator modifies the interpretation of the value significantly. If there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
                                                                                                                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                                                  Summarytrue
                                                                                                                  Requirements

                                                                                                                  Need a framework for handling measures where the value is <5ug/L or >400mg/L due to the limitations of measuring methodology.

                                                                                                                  Meaning if MissingIf there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
                                                                                                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                                                  444. Specimen.container.specimenQuantity.unit
                                                                                                                  Definition

                                                                                                                  A human-readable form of the unit.

                                                                                                                  ShortUnit representation
                                                                                                                  Control0..1
                                                                                                                  Typestring
                                                                                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                                                  Must Supporttrue
                                                                                                                  Summarytrue
                                                                                                                  Requirements

                                                                                                                  There are many representations for units of measure and in many contexts, particular representations are fixed and required. I.e. mcg for micrograms.

                                                                                                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                                                  446. Specimen.container.specimenQuantity.system
                                                                                                                  Definition

                                                                                                                  The identification of the system that provides the coded form of the unit.

                                                                                                                  ShortSystem that defines coded unit form
                                                                                                                  Control0..1
                                                                                                                  This element is affected by the following invariants: qty-3
                                                                                                                  Typeuri
                                                                                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                                                  Must Supporttrue
                                                                                                                  Summarytrue
                                                                                                                  Requirements

                                                                                                                  Need to know the system that defines the coded form of the unit.

                                                                                                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                                                  448. Specimen.container.specimenQuantity.code
                                                                                                                  Definition

                                                                                                                  A computer processable form of the unit in some unit representation system.

                                                                                                                  ShortCoded form of the unit
                                                                                                                  Comments

                                                                                                                  The preferred system is UCUM, but SNOMED CT can also be used (for customary units) or ISO 4217 for currency. The context of use may additionally require a code from a particular system.

                                                                                                                  Control0..1
                                                                                                                  Typecode
                                                                                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                                                  Must Supporttrue
                                                                                                                  Summarytrue
                                                                                                                  Requirements

                                                                                                                  Need a computable form of the unit that is fixed across all forms. UCUM provides this for quantities, but SNOMED CT provides many units of interest.

                                                                                                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                                                  450. Specimen.container.additive[x]
                                                                                                                  Definition

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

                                                                                                                  ShortAdditive associated with container
                                                                                                                  Control0..0
                                                                                                                  This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                                                                  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
                                                                                                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                                                  452. Specimen.condition
                                                                                                                  Definition

                                                                                                                  Hier wird eine Angabe zum Zustand der Probe gemacht.

                                                                                                                  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..*
                                                                                                                  This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                                                                  BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from https://gematik.de/fhir/terminology/ValueSet/specimen-condition
                                                                                                                  (extensible to https://gematik.de/fhir/terminology/ValueSet/specimen-condition)
                                                                                                                  TypeCodeableConcept
                                                                                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                                  Must Supporttrue
                                                                                                                  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()))
                                                                                                                  454. Specimen.condition.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
                                                                                                                  456. Specimen.condition.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())
                                                                                                                  SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.condition.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                                                                                  • value @ url
                                                                                                                  • 458. Specimen.condition.coding
                                                                                                                    Definition

                                                                                                                    Hier wird der Zustand der Probe als codierte Information angegeben.

                                                                                                                    ShortCode defined by a terminology system
                                                                                                                    Comments

                                                                                                                    Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

                                                                                                                    Control0..*
                                                                                                                    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                                                                    TypeCoding
                                                                                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                                    Must Supporttrue
                                                                                                                    Summarytrue
                                                                                                                    Requirements

                                                                                                                    Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

                                                                                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                                                    460. Specimen.condition.coding.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
                                                                                                                    462. Specimen.condition.coding.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())
                                                                                                                    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.condition.coding.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                                                                                    • value @ url
                                                                                                                    • 464. Specimen.condition.coding.system
                                                                                                                      Definition

                                                                                                                      The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

                                                                                                                      ShortIdentity of the terminology system
                                                                                                                      Comments

                                                                                                                      The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

                                                                                                                      Control0..1
                                                                                                                      Typeuri
                                                                                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                                      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                                                      Must Supporttrue
                                                                                                                      Summarytrue
                                                                                                                      Requirements

                                                                                                                      Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

                                                                                                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                                                      466. Specimen.condition.coding.version
                                                                                                                      Definition

                                                                                                                      The version of the code system which was used when choosing this code. Note that a well-maintained code system does not need the version reported, because the meaning of codes is consistent across versions. However this cannot consistently be assured, and when the meaning is not guaranteed to be consistent, the version SHOULD be exchanged.

                                                                                                                      ShortVersion of the system - if relevant
                                                                                                                      Comments

                                                                                                                      Where the terminology does not clearly define what string should be used to identify code system versions, the recommendation is to use the date (expressed in FHIR date format) on which that version was officially published as the version date.

                                                                                                                      NoteThis is a business version Id, not a resource version Id (see discussion)
                                                                                                                      Control0..1
                                                                                                                      Typestring
                                                                                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                                      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                                                      Must Supporttrue
                                                                                                                      Summarytrue
                                                                                                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                                                      468. Specimen.condition.coding.code
                                                                                                                      Definition

                                                                                                                      A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).

                                                                                                                      ShortSymbol in syntax defined by the system
                                                                                                                      Control0..1
                                                                                                                      Typecode
                                                                                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                                      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                                                      Must Supporttrue
                                                                                                                      Summarytrue
                                                                                                                      Requirements

                                                                                                                      Need to refer to a particular code in the system.

                                                                                                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                                                      470. Specimen.condition.coding.display
                                                                                                                      Definition

                                                                                                                      A representation of the meaning of the code in the system, following the rules of the system.

                                                                                                                      ShortRepresentation defined by the system
                                                                                                                      Comments

                                                                                                                      Note that FHIR strings SHALL NOT exceed 1MB in size

                                                                                                                      Control0..1
                                                                                                                      Typestring
                                                                                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                                      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                                                      Must Supporttrue
                                                                                                                      Summarytrue
                                                                                                                      Requirements

                                                                                                                      Need to be able to carry a human-readable meaning of the code for readers that do not know the system.

                                                                                                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                                                      472. Specimen.condition.coding.userSelected
                                                                                                                      Definition

                                                                                                                      Indicates that this coding was chosen by a user directly - e.g. off a pick list of available items (codes or displays).

                                                                                                                      ShortIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
                                                                                                                      Comments

                                                                                                                      Amongst a set of alternatives, a directly chosen code is the most appropriate starting point for new translations. There is some ambiguity about what exactly 'directly chosen' implies, and trading partner agreement may be needed to clarify the use of this element and its consequences more completely.

                                                                                                                      Control0..1
                                                                                                                      Typeboolean
                                                                                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                                      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                                                      Summarytrue
                                                                                                                      Requirements

                                                                                                                      This has been identified as a clinical safety criterium - that this exact system/code pair was chosen explicitly, rather than inferred by the system based on some rules or language processing.

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

                                                                                                                      Freitext Angabe zum Zustand der Probe.

                                                                                                                      ShortPlain text representation of the concept
                                                                                                                      Comments

                                                                                                                      Very often the text is the same as a displayName of one of the codings.

                                                                                                                      Control0..1
                                                                                                                      Typestring
                                                                                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                                      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                                                      Must Supporttrue
                                                                                                                      Summarytrue
                                                                                                                      Requirements

                                                                                                                      The codes from the terminologies do not always capture the correct meaning with all the nuances of the human using them, or sometimes there is no appropriate code at all. In these cases, the text is used to capture the full meaning of the source.

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

                                                                                                                      Feld für ergänzende Freitext-Angaben zum Probenmaterial, die in der vorgegebenen Datenstruktur nicht erfasst werden können. Ein Beispiel dafür wäre die Angabe, dass die Probe bei 37 Grad (Körpertemperatur) aufbewahrt wurde.

                                                                                                                      ShortComments
                                                                                                                      Comments

                                                                                                                      For systems that do not have structured annotations, they can simply communicate a single annotation with no author or time. This element may need to be included in narrative because of the potential for modifying information. Annotations SHOULD NOT be used to communicate "modifying" information that could be computable. (This is a SHOULD because enforcing user behavior is nearly impossible).

                                                                                                                      Control0..*
                                                                                                                      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                                                                      TypeAnnotation
                                                                                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                                      Must Supporttrue
                                                                                                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                                                                      478. Specimen.note.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
                                                                                                                      480. Specimen.note.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())
                                                                                                                      SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Specimen.note.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                                                                                      • value @ url
                                                                                                                      • 482. Specimen.note.author[x]
                                                                                                                        Definition

                                                                                                                        The individual responsible for making the annotation.

                                                                                                                        ShortIndividual responsible for the annotation
                                                                                                                        Comments

                                                                                                                        Organization is used when there's no need for specific attribution as to who made the comment.

                                                                                                                        Control0..1
                                                                                                                        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                                                                        TypeChoice of: Reference(Practitioner, Patient, RelatedPerson, Organization), string
                                                                                                                        [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor 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()))
                                                                                                                        484. Specimen.note.time
                                                                                                                        Definition

                                                                                                                        Indicates when this particular annotation was made.

                                                                                                                        ShortWhen the annotation was made
                                                                                                                        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()))
                                                                                                                        486. Specimen.note.text
                                                                                                                        Definition

                                                                                                                        The text of the annotation in markdown format.

                                                                                                                        ShortThe annotation - text content (as markdown)
                                                                                                                        Comments

                                                                                                                        Systems are not required to have markdown support, so the text should be readable without markdown processing. The markdown syntax is GFM - see https://github.github.com/gfm/

                                                                                                                        Control1..1
                                                                                                                        Typemarkdown
                                                                                                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                                                                                                        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                                                                        Must Supporttrue
                                                                                                                        Summarytrue
                                                                                                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))