Profile Comparison between https://hl7.cz/fhir/core/StructureDefinition/cz-specimen vs https://hl7.cz/fhir/core/StructureDefinition/cz-specimen

Left:Specimen (CZ) (https://hl7.cz/fhir/core/StructureDefinition/cz-specimen)
Right:Specimen (CZ Core) (https://hl7.cz/fhir/core/StructureDefinition/cz-specimen)

Messages

ErrorStructureDefinition.versionValues for version differ: '0.3.0' vs '1.0.0'
InformationStructureDefinition.titleValues for title differ: 'Specimen (CZ)' vs 'Specimen (CZ Core)'
InformationStructureDefinition.dateValues for date differ: '2026-03-05T10:37:39+01:00' vs '2026-07-29T17:36:16+02:00'
ErrorStructureDefinition.baseDefinitionValues for baseDefinition differ: 'http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Specimen' vs 'http://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/Specimen-eu-lab'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Additional content defined by implementations' vs 'Extension'
InformationStructureDefinition.definitionValues for definition differ: '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.' vs 'An Extension'
WarningSpecimen.identifierElements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
WarningSpecimen.statusElements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
InformationStructureDefinition.commentValues for comment differ: '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.' vs '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.'
InformationSpecimen.typeElement minimum cardinalities differ: '0' vs '1'
WarningSpecimen.subjectElements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
WarningSpecimen.receivedTimeElements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
WarningSpecimen.parentElements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
ErrorSpecimen.parentType Mismatch: Reference([CanonicalType[https://hl7.cz/fhir/core/StructureDefinition/cz-specimen]]) vs Reference([CanonicalType[https://hl7.cz/fhir/core/StructureDefinition/cz-specimen]])
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Why the specimen was collected' vs 'Why the specimen was collected.'
InformationStructureDefinition.commentValues for comment differ: 'The request may be explicit or implied such with a ServiceRequest that requires a blood draw.' vs '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'
WarningSpecimen.requestElements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
WarningSpecimen.conditionElements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
WarningSpecimen.noteElements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'

Metadata

NameValueComments
.abstractfalse
    .baseDefinitionhttp://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Specimenhttp://hl7.eu/fhir/laboratory/StructureDefinition/Specimen-eu-lab
    • Values Differ
    .copyright
      .date2026-03-05T10:37:39+01:002026-07-29T17:36:16+02:00
      • Values Differ
      .descriptionCzech national profile defines how to represent Specimens in HL7 FHIR for the purpose of this guide.
        .experimentalfalse
          .fhirVersion4.0.1
            .jurisdiction
              ..jurisdiction[0]urn:iso:std:iso:3166#CZ
                .kindresource
                  .nameCZ_Specimen
                    .publisherHL7 Czech Republic
                      .purposeSpecimens are samples of material that may be: • taken from a biological entity, living or dead • taken from a physical object or environment Some samples are biological and may contain one or more components including, but not limited to, cellular molecules, cells, tissues, organs, body fluids, embryos, and body excretions. The source of samples includes substances used for diagnostic and environmental testing. The focus of sample sources is on the process of collecting, maintaining, and processing the sample, as well as where the sample came from.
                      • Removed the item 'Specimens are samples of material that may be: • taken from a biological entity, living or dead • taken from a physical object or environment Some samples are biological and may contain one or more components including, but not limited to, cellular molecules, cells, tissues, organs, body fluids, embryos, and body excretions. The source of samples includes substances used for diagnostic and environmental testing. The focus of sample sources is on the process of collecting, maintaining, and processing the sample, as well as where the sample came from.'
                      .statusactive
                        .titleSpecimen (CZ)Specimen (CZ Core)
                        • Values Differ
                        .typeSpecimen
                          .urlhttps://hl7.cz/fhir/core/StructureDefinition/cz-specimen
                            .version0.3.01.0.0
                            • Values Differ

                            Structure

                            NameL FlagsL Card.L TypeL Description & ConstraintsR FlagsR Card.R TypeR Description & ConstraintsCommentsdoco
                            .. Specimen 0..*SpecimenCzech Specimen
                            0..*SpecimenEuCzech Specimen
                              ... id Σ0..1idLogical id of this artifactΣ0..1idLogical id of this artifact
                                ... meta Σ0..1MetaMetadata about the resourceΣ0..1MetaMetadata about the resource
                                  ... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
                                    ... text 0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
                                    This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
                                    0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
                                    This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
                                      ... contained 0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
                                      0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
                                        ... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                        0..*ExtensionExtension
                                        Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
                                          ... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
                                          ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
                                            ... identifier SΣ0..*IdentifierExternal Identifier
                                            Σ0..*IdentifierExternal Identifier
                                            • Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
                                            ... accessionIdentifier Σ0..1IdentifierIdentifier assigned by the labΣ0..1IdentifierIdentifier assigned by the lab
                                              ... status ?!SΣ0..1codeavailable | unavailable | unsatisfactory | entered-in-error
                                              Binding: ?? (required): Codes providing the status/availability of a specimen.
                                              ?!Σ0..1codeavailable | unavailable | unsatisfactory | entered-in-error
                                              Binding: ?? (required): Codes providing the status/availability of a specimen.
                                              • Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
                                              ... type Σ0..1CodeableConceptKind of material that forms the specimen
                                              Binding: ?? (preferred)
                                              Σ1..1CodeableConceptKind of material that forms the specimen
                                              Binding: ?? (preferred)
                                              • Element minimum cardinalities differ: '0' vs '1'
                                              ... subject SΣ0..1Reference(Group | Device: Performer/Observer (CZ) | Medical Device (CZ) | Substance | Location (CZ core) | Patient (CZ core))In the initial iteration of the Czech interoperability project, this is CZ_PatientCore.Σ0..1Reference(Group | Device: Performer/Observer (CZ core) | Medical Device (CZ core) | Substance | Location (CZ core) | Patient (CZ core))In the initial iteration of the Czech interoperability project, this is CZ_PatientCore.
                                              • Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
                                              ... receivedTime SΣ0..1dateTimeThe time when specimen was received for processingΣ0..1dateTimeThe time when specimen was received for processing
                                              • Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
                                              ... parent S0..*Reference(Specimen (CZ))Specimen from which this specimen originated
                                              0..*Reference(Specimen (CZ Core))Specimen from which this specimen originated
                                              • Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
                                              • Type Mismatch: Reference([CanonicalType[https://hl7.cz/fhir/core/StructureDefinition/cz-specimen]]) vs Reference([CanonicalType[https://hl7.cz/fhir/core/StructureDefinition/cz-specimen]])
                                              ... request S0..*Reference(ServiceRequest)Why the specimen was collected
                                              0..*Reference(ServiceRequest)Why the specimen was collected.
                                              • Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
                                              ... collection 0..1BackboneElementCollection details0..1BackboneElementCollection details
                                                .... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                  .... Slices for extension 0..*ExtensionExtension
                                                  Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
                                                  0..*ExtensionExtension
                                                  Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
                                                    .... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                    ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                      .... collector Σ0..1Reference(Practitioner (CZ core) | Practitioner Role (CZ core))Who collected the specimenΣ0..1Reference(Practitioner (CZ core) | Practitioner Role (CZ core))Who collected the specimen
                                                        .... collected[x] Σ0..1dateTime, PeriodCollection timeΣ0..1dateTime, PeriodCollection time
                                                          .... duration Σ0..1DurationHow long it took to collect specimenΣ0..1DurationHow long it took to collect specimen
                                                            .... quantity 0..1??The quantity of specimen collected0..1??The quantity of specimen collected
                                                              .... method 0..1CodeableConceptTechnique used to perform collection
                                                              Binding: ?? (example): The technique that is used to perform the procedure.
                                                              0..1CodeableConceptTechnique used to perform collection
                                                              Binding: ?? (example): The technique that is used to perform the procedure.
                                                                .... bodySite 0..1CodeableConceptAnatomical collection site
                                                                Binding: ?? (preferred)
                                                                0..1CodeableConceptAnatomical collection site
                                                                Binding: ?? (preferred)
                                                                  .... fastingStatus[x] Σ0..1CodeableConcept, DurationWhether or how long patient abstained from food and/or drink
                                                                  Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes describing the fasting status of the patient.
                                                                  Σ0..1CodeableConcept, DurationWhether or how long patient abstained from food and/or drink
                                                                  Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes describing the fasting status of the patient.
                                                                    ... processing 0..*BackboneElementProcessing and processing step details to include when not implicit from specimen.
                                                                    0..*BackboneElementProcessing and processing step details to include when not implicit from specimen.
                                                                      .... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                                        .... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                        0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                          .... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                          ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                            .... description 0..1stringTextual description of procedure0..1stringTextual description of procedure
                                                                              .... procedure 0..1CodeableConceptIndicates the treatment step applied to the specimen
                                                                              Binding: ?? (example): Type indicating the technique used to process the specimen.
                                                                              0..1CodeableConceptIndicates the treatment step applied to the specimen
                                                                              Binding: ?? (example): Type indicating the technique used to process the specimen.
                                                                                .... additive 0..*Reference(Substance | Substance: Specimen Additive Substance (CZ))Material used in the processing step
                                                                                0..*Reference(Substance | Substance: Specimen Additive Substance (CZ core))Material used in the processing step
                                                                                  .... time[x] 0..1dateTime, PeriodDate and time of specimen processing0..1dateTime, PeriodDate and time of specimen processing
                                                                                    ... container 0..*BackboneElementDirect container of specimen (tube/slide, etc.)
                                                                                    0..*BackboneElementDirect container of specimen (tube/slide, etc.)
                                                                                      .... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                                                        .... Slices for extension 0..*ExtensionExtension
                                                                                        Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
                                                                                        0..*ExtensionExtension
                                                                                        Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
                                                                                          .... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                          ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                            .... identifier Σ0..*IdentifierId for the container
                                                                                            Σ0..*IdentifierId for the container
                                                                                              .... description 0..1stringTextual description of the container0..1stringTextual description of the container
                                                                                                .... type 0..1CodeableConceptKind of container directly associated with specimen
                                                                                                Binding: ?? (preferred)
                                                                                                0..1CodeableConceptKind of container directly associated with specimen
                                                                                                Binding: ?? (preferred)
                                                                                                  .... capacity 0..1??Container volume or size0..1??Container volume or size
                                                                                                    .... specimenQuantity 0..1??Quantity of specimen within container0..1??Quantity of specimen within container
                                                                                                      .... additive[x] 0..0Additive associated with container
                                                                                                      Binding: ?? (example): Substance added to specimen container.
                                                                                                      0..0Additive associated with container
                                                                                                      Binding: ?? (example): Substance added to specimen container.
                                                                                                        ... condition SΣ0..*CodeableConceptState of the specimen
                                                                                                        Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes describing the state of the specimen.
                                                                                                        Σ0..*CodeableConceptState of the specimen
                                                                                                        Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes describing the state of the specimen.
                                                                                                        • Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
                                                                                                        ... note S0..*AnnotationComments
                                                                                                        0..*AnnotationComments
                                                                                                        • Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'

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