| OBX-1 |
Set ID – OBX
|
SI |
R |
|
| OBX-2 |
Value Type
|
ID |
O |
Preferred values from HL7 Table 0125
|
| OBX-3 |
Observation Identifier
|
CE |
R |
LOINC codes preferred for lab results and vital signs. Local coding systems are supported but a canonical system is strongly preferred.
|
| OBX-4 |
Observation Sub-ID
|
ST |
RE |
|
| OBX-5 |
Observation Value
|
varies |
R |
|
| OBX-6 |
Units
|
CE |
RE |
|
| OBX-7 |
References Range
|
ST |
RE |
|
| OBX-8 |
Abnormal Flags
|
IS |
RE |
Preferred values from HL7 Table 0078. If local codes are used a dictionary of the codes used will be needed.
|
| OBX-9 |
Probability
|
NM |
X |
|
| OBX-10 |
Nature of Abnormal Test
|
ID |
X |
|
| OBX-11 |
Observation Result Status
|
ID |
RE |
Preferred values from HL7 Table 0085. If local codes are used a dictionary of the codes used will be needed.
|
| OBX-12 |
Effective Date of Reference Range Values
|
TS |
X |
|
| OBX-13 |
User Defined Access Checks
|
ST |
X |
|
| OBX-14 |
Date/Time of the Observation
|
TS |
R |
|
| OBX-15 |
Producer’s Reference
|
CE |
X |
|
| OBX-16 |
Responsible Observer
|
XCN |
X |
|
| OBX-17 |
Observation Method
|
CE |
O |
|
| OBX-18 |
Equipment Instance Identifier
|
EI |
X |
|
| OBX-19 |
Date/Time of the Analysis
|
TS |
RE |
|
| OBX-20 |
Reserved for harmonization with V2.6
|
|
|
|
| OBX-21 |
Reserved for harmonization with V2.6
|
|
|
|
| OBX-22 |
Reserved for harmonization with V2.6
|
|
|
|
| OBX-23 |
Performing Organization Name
|
XON |
RE |
|
| OBX-24 |
Performing Organization Address
|
XAD |
RE |
|
| OBX-25 |
Performing Organization Medical Director
|
XCN |
RE |
|
