Observation Reference Range Meaning Codes
This value set defines a set of codes that can be used to indicate the meaning/use of a reference range.
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This value set has an inline code system http://hl7.org/fhir/referencerange-meaning, which defines the following codes:
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Lvl
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Code
|
Display
|
Definition
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| 1 |
type
|
Type |
General types of reference range. |
| 2 |
normal
|
Normal Range |
Based on 95th percentile for the relevant control population. |
| 2 |
recommended
|
Recommended Range |
The range that is recommended by a relevant professional body. |
| 2 |
treatment
|
Treatment Range |
The range at which treatment would/should be considered. |
| 2 |
therapeutic
|
Therapeutic Desired Level |
The optimal range for best therapeutic outcomes. |
| 3 |
pre
|
Pre Therapeutic Desired Level |
The optimal range for best therapeutic outcomes for a specimen taken immediately before administration. |
| 3 |
post
|
Post Therapeutic Desired Level |
The optimal range for best therapeutic outcomes for a specimen taken immediately after administration. |
| 1 |
endocrine
|
Endocrine |
Endocrine related states that change the expected value. |
| 2 |
pre-puberty
|
Pre-Puberty |
An expected range in an individual prior to puberty. |
| 2 |
follicular
|
Follicular Stage |
An expected range in an individual during the follicular stage of the cycle. |
| 2 |
midcycle
|
MidCycle |
An expected range in an individual during the follicular stage of the cycle. |
| 2 |
luteal
|
Luteal |
An expected range in an individual during the luteal stage of the cycle. |
| 2 |
postmeopausal
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Post-Menopause |
An expected range in an individual post-menopause. |
In addition, this value set includes codes from other code systems: