http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/DiagnosticReport|4.0.1

The findings and interpretation of diagnostic tests performed on patients, groups of patients, devices, and locations, and/or specimens derived from these. The report includes clinical context such as requesting and provider information, and some mix of atomic results, images, textual and coded interpretations, and formatted representation of diagnostic reports.
NameFlagsCardTypeDescription & Constraints
DiagnosticReport
0..*A Diagnostic report - a combination of request information, atomic results, images, interpretation, as well as formatted reports
 
identifier
Σ
0..*IdentifierBusiness identifier for report
 
basedOn
0..*ReferenceWhat was requested
 
status *
?!Σ
1..1coderegistered | partial | preliminary | final + DiagnosticReportStatus (required)
 
category
Σ
0..*CodeableConceptService category DiagnosticServiceSection (example)
 
code *
Σ
1..1CodeableConceptName/Code for this diagnostic report DiagnosticReportCodes (preferred)
 
subject
Σ
0..1ReferenceThe subject of the report - usually, but not always, the patient
 
encounter
Σ
0..1ReferenceHealth care event when test ordered
 
effective[x]
Σ
0..1Clinically relevant time/time-period for report
 
 
effectiveDateTime
Σ
0..1dateTime
 
 
effectivePeriod
Σ
0..1Period
 
issued
Σ
0..1instantDateTime this version was made
 
performer
Σ
0..*ReferenceResponsible Diagnostic Service
 
resultsInterpreter
Σ
0..*ReferencePrimary result interpreter
 
specimen
0..*ReferenceSpecimens this report is based on
 
result
0..*ReferenceObservations
 
imagingStudy
0..*ReferenceReference to full details of imaging associated with the diagnostic report
 
media
Σ
0..*BackboneElementKey images associated with this report
 
 
comment
0..1stringComment about the image (e.g. explanation)
 
 
link *
Σ
1..1ReferenceReference to the image source
 
conclusion
0..1stringClinical conclusion (interpretation) of test results
 
conclusionCode
0..*CodeableConceptCodes for the clinical conclusion of test results AdjunctDiagnosis (example)
 
presentedForm
0..*AttachmentEntire report as issued