Observation Reference Range Meaning Codes

Properties

Code	URL	Description	Type
abstract		True if an element is considered 'abstract' - that is the code is not for use as a real concept	boolean

This code system http://hl7.org/fhir/referencerange-meaning defines the following codes:

Lvl	Code	Display	Definition
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	Post-Menopause	An expected range in an individual post-menopause.