Observation Reference Range
Guidance used to interpret the value by comparison to a normal or recommended range. Multiple reference ranges are interpreted as an "OR". In other words, to represent two distinct target populations, two Reference Range elements would be used.<br/><br/>
- Attributes
- Associations To
- Associations From
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Reference Range Value
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Range
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The actual value of the reference range.<br/>
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Reference Range Type Code
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Codeable Concept
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Codes to indicate the what part of the targeted reference population it applies to. For example, the normal or therapeutic range (e.g. Normal, Recommended, Therapeutic, Treatment, etc.).<br/><br/>Value Set: To be developed.<br/>
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Reference Range Age Code
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Codeable Concept
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The actual reference for an age range.<br/><br/>Value Set: To be developed.<br/>
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Reference Range Text
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String
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Text based reference range in an observation which may be used when a quantitative range is not appropriate for an observation. An example would be a reference value of "Negative" or a list or table of "normals".<br/><br/>
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