Laboratory Category
The following data elements pertain to information about laboratory tests and related procedures used to diagnose, monitor or screen for medical conditions or to support their treatment.
Data elements in this category
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- Performing Laboratory Modality
- Laboratory Observation Code
- Laboratory Observation Origin Date and Time
- Laboratory Observation Effective Date and Time
- Laboratory Test Performed
- Laboratory Observation Value
- Laboratory Observation Result Unit of Measure
- Laboratory Observation Reference Range Type
- Laboratory Observation Reference Range Applies To
- Laboratory Observation Reference Range
- Laboratory Observation Reference Range Low
- Laboratory Observation Reference Range High
- Laboratory Observation Reference Range Value
- Laboratory Observation Range Value Unit of Measure
- Laboratory Observation Reference Range by Age Low
- Laboratory Observation Reference Range by Age High
- Laboratory Observation Reference Range Age Unit of Measure
- Laboratory Observation Reference Range Source
- Laboratory Observation Result Interpretation
- Laboratory Observation Result Status
- Result Confidentiality Flag
- Result Attachment/Multimedia
- Laboratory Result Note
- Result Reported to Public Health Flag
- Laboratory Result Sent To
- Laboratory Result Review Status
- Laboratory Result Review Status Author
- Laboratory Result Review Date and Time
- Specimen Collection Organization
- Specimen Role Class Code
- Specimen Identifier
- Specimen Processing Status Date and Time
- Specimen Lifecycle Stage
- Specimen Status
- Specimen Type
- Specimen Collection Period
- Specimen Received Date and Time
- Specimen Collection Body Site
- Specimen Collection Procedure
- Specimen Handling Instructions
- Fasting Status Flag For Specimen Collection
- Specimen Condition
- Specimen Processing Procedure
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How to cite:
Canadian Institute for Health Information. Laboratory Category. Accessed November 02, 2026.
