🔬 EMA Health Pathology Implementation Guide
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Resource Profile: EMA Pathology Report

Official URL: https://emahealth.io/fhir/pathology/StructureDefinition/ema-pathology-report Version: 0.0.1
Draft as of 2026-06-30 Computable Name: EmaPathologyReport

Informe de anatomía patológica. Agrupa diagnóstico, hallazgos sinópticos (CAP eCP), muestras y referencias a imágenes de portaobjetos (WSI). Alineado a HL7 Cancer Reporting y HL7 Europe Laboratory Report.

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Formal Views of Profile Content

Description of Profiles, Differentials, Snapshots and how the different presentations work.

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. DiagnosticReport 0..* EmaCoreDiagnosticReport A Diagnostic report - a combination of request information, atomic results, images, interpretation, as well as formatted reports
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier SΣ 0..* Identifier Business identifier for report
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code registered | partial | preliminary | final +
Binding: DiagnosticReportStatus (required): The status of the diagnostic report.
... category SΣ 1..* CodeableConcept Service category
Binding: hl7VS-diagnosticServiceSectionId (extensible)
... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Name/Code for this diagnostic report
Binding: LOINCDiagnosticReportCodes (preferred): Codes that describe Diagnostic Reports.
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(EMA Core Patient) The subject of the report - usually, but not always, the patient
... effective[x] SΣ 0..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for report
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
... issued SΣ 0..1 instant DateTime this version was made
... performer SΣ 1..* Reference(EMA Core Practitioner | EMA Core Organization) Responsible Diagnostic Service
... specimen S 0..* Reference(EMA Pathology Specimen) Specimens this report is based on
... result S 0..* Reference(EMA Pathology Diagnosis | EMA Synoptic Observation | EMA Core Laboratory Observation) Observations
... media SΣ 0..* BackboneElement Key images associated with this report
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... link Σ 1..1 Reference(Media) Reference to the image source
... conclusion S 0..1 string Clinical conclusion (interpretation) of test results
... conclusionCode S 0..* CodeableConcept Codes for the clinical conclusion of test results
Binding: SNOMEDCTClinicalFindings (example): Diagnosis codes provided as adjuncts to the report.
... presentedForm S 0..* Attachment Entire report as issued

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
DiagnosticReport.status Base required DiagnosticReportStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DiagnosticReport.category Base extensible hl7VS-diagnosticServiceSectionId 📦2.0.0 THO v6.4
DiagnosticReport.code Base preferred LOINC Diagnostic Report Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DiagnosticReport.conclusionCode Base example SNOMED CT Clinical Findings 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error DiagnosticReport If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error DiagnosticReport If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error DiagnosticReport If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error DiagnosticReport If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice DiagnosticReport A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from EmaCoreDiagnosticReport

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. DiagnosticReport 0..* EmaCoreDiagnosticReport A Diagnostic report - a combination of request information, atomic results, images, interpretation, as well as formatted reports
... specimen 0..* Reference(EMA Pathology Specimen) Specimens this report is based on
... result 0..* Reference(EMA Pathology Diagnosis | EMA Synoptic Observation | EMA Core Laboratory Observation) Observations
... media S 0..* BackboneElement Key images associated with this report

doco Documentation for this format
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. DiagnosticReport 0..* EmaCoreDiagnosticReport A Diagnostic report - a combination of request information, atomic results, images, interpretation, as well as formatted reports
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... text 0..1 Narrative Text 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..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier SΣ 0..* Identifier Business identifier for report
... basedOn S 0..* Reference(EMA Core ServiceRequest) What was requested
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code registered | partial | preliminary | final +
Binding: DiagnosticReportStatus (required): The status of the diagnostic report.
... category SΣ 1..* CodeableConcept Service category
Binding: hl7VS-diagnosticServiceSectionId (extensible)
... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Name/Code for this diagnostic report
Binding: LOINCDiagnosticReportCodes (preferred): Codes that describe Diagnostic Reports.
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(EMA Core Patient) The subject of the report - usually, but not always, the patient
... encounter Σ 0..1 Reference(EMA Core Encounter) Health care event when test ordered
... effective[x] SΣ 0..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for report
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
... issued SΣ 0..1 instant DateTime this version was made
... performer SΣ 1..* Reference(EMA Core Practitioner | EMA Core Organization) Responsible Diagnostic Service
... resultsInterpreter Σ 0..* Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam) Primary result interpreter
... specimen S 0..* Reference(EMA Pathology Specimen) Specimens this report is based on
... result S 0..* Reference(EMA Pathology Diagnosis | EMA Synoptic Observation | EMA Core Laboratory Observation) Observations
... imagingStudy 0..* Reference(EMA Core Imaging Study) Reference to full details of imaging associated with the diagnostic report
... media SΣ 0..* BackboneElement Key images associated with this report
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... comment 0..1 string Comment about the image (e.g. explanation)
.... link Σ 1..1 Reference(Media) Reference to the image source
... conclusion S 0..1 string Clinical conclusion (interpretation) of test results
... conclusionCode S 0..* CodeableConcept Codes for the clinical conclusion of test results
Binding: SNOMEDCTClinicalFindings (example): Diagnosis codes provided as adjuncts to the report.
... presentedForm S 0..* Attachment Entire report as issued

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
DiagnosticReport.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DiagnosticReport.status Base required DiagnosticReportStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DiagnosticReport.category Base extensible hl7VS-diagnosticServiceSectionId 📦2.0.0 THO v6.4
DiagnosticReport.code Base preferred LOINC Diagnostic Report Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DiagnosticReport.conclusionCode Base example SNOMED CT Clinical Findings 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error DiagnosticReport If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error DiagnosticReport If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error DiagnosticReport If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error DiagnosticReport If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice DiagnosticReport A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. DiagnosticReport 0..* EmaCoreDiagnosticReport A Diagnostic report - a combination of request information, atomic results, images, interpretation, as well as formatted reports
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier SΣ 0..* Identifier Business identifier for report
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code registered | partial | preliminary | final +
Binding: DiagnosticReportStatus (required): The status of the diagnostic report.
... category SΣ 1..* CodeableConcept Service category
Binding: hl7VS-diagnosticServiceSectionId (extensible)
... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Name/Code for this diagnostic report
Binding: LOINCDiagnosticReportCodes (preferred): Codes that describe Diagnostic Reports.
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(EMA Core Patient) The subject of the report - usually, but not always, the patient
... effective[x] SΣ 0..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for report
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
... issued SΣ 0..1 instant DateTime this version was made
... performer SΣ 1..* Reference(EMA Core Practitioner | EMA Core Organization) Responsible Diagnostic Service
... specimen S 0..* Reference(EMA Pathology Specimen) Specimens this report is based on
... result S 0..* Reference(EMA Pathology Diagnosis | EMA Synoptic Observation | EMA Core Laboratory Observation) Observations
... media SΣ 0..* BackboneElement Key images associated with this report
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... link Σ 1..1 Reference(Media) Reference to the image source
... conclusion S 0..1 string Clinical conclusion (interpretation) of test results
... conclusionCode S 0..* CodeableConcept Codes for the clinical conclusion of test results
Binding: SNOMEDCTClinicalFindings (example): Diagnosis codes provided as adjuncts to the report.
... presentedForm S 0..* Attachment Entire report as issued

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
DiagnosticReport.status Base required DiagnosticReportStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DiagnosticReport.category Base extensible hl7VS-diagnosticServiceSectionId 📦2.0.0 THO v6.4
DiagnosticReport.code Base preferred LOINC Diagnostic Report Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DiagnosticReport.conclusionCode Base example SNOMED CT Clinical Findings 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error DiagnosticReport If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error DiagnosticReport If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error DiagnosticReport If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error DiagnosticReport If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice DiagnosticReport A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()

Differential View

This structure is derived from EmaCoreDiagnosticReport

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. DiagnosticReport 0..* EmaCoreDiagnosticReport A Diagnostic report - a combination of request information, atomic results, images, interpretation, as well as formatted reports
... specimen 0..* Reference(EMA Pathology Specimen) Specimens this report is based on
... result 0..* Reference(EMA Pathology Diagnosis | EMA Synoptic Observation | EMA Core Laboratory Observation) Observations
... media S 0..* BackboneElement Key images associated with this report

doco Documentation for this format

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. DiagnosticReport 0..* EmaCoreDiagnosticReport A Diagnostic report - a combination of request information, atomic results, images, interpretation, as well as formatted reports
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... text 0..1 Narrative Text 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..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier SΣ 0..* Identifier Business identifier for report
... basedOn S 0..* Reference(EMA Core ServiceRequest) What was requested
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code registered | partial | preliminary | final +
Binding: DiagnosticReportStatus (required): The status of the diagnostic report.
... category SΣ 1..* CodeableConcept Service category
Binding: hl7VS-diagnosticServiceSectionId (extensible)
... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Name/Code for this diagnostic report
Binding: LOINCDiagnosticReportCodes (preferred): Codes that describe Diagnostic Reports.
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(EMA Core Patient) The subject of the report - usually, but not always, the patient
... encounter Σ 0..1 Reference(EMA Core Encounter) Health care event when test ordered
... effective[x] SΣ 0..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for report
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
... issued SΣ 0..1 instant DateTime this version was made
... performer SΣ 1..* Reference(EMA Core Practitioner | EMA Core Organization) Responsible Diagnostic Service
... resultsInterpreter Σ 0..* Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam) Primary result interpreter
... specimen S 0..* Reference(EMA Pathology Specimen) Specimens this report is based on
... result S 0..* Reference(EMA Pathology Diagnosis | EMA Synoptic Observation | EMA Core Laboratory Observation) Observations
... imagingStudy 0..* Reference(EMA Core Imaging Study) Reference to full details of imaging associated with the diagnostic report
... media SΣ 0..* BackboneElement Key images associated with this report
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... comment 0..1 string Comment about the image (e.g. explanation)
.... link Σ 1..1 Reference(Media) Reference to the image source
... conclusion S 0..1 string Clinical conclusion (interpretation) of test results
... conclusionCode S 0..* CodeableConcept Codes for the clinical conclusion of test results
Binding: SNOMEDCTClinicalFindings (example): Diagnosis codes provided as adjuncts to the report.
... presentedForm S 0..* Attachment Entire report as issued

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
DiagnosticReport.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DiagnosticReport.status Base required DiagnosticReportStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DiagnosticReport.category Base extensible hl7VS-diagnosticServiceSectionId 📦2.0.0 THO v6.4
DiagnosticReport.code Base preferred LOINC Diagnostic Report Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DiagnosticReport.conclusionCode Base example SNOMED CT Clinical Findings 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error DiagnosticReport If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error DiagnosticReport If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error DiagnosticReport If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error DiagnosticReport If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice DiagnosticReport A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()

 

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