ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes

Observation Reference Range Meaning Codes

draftFHIR Core package4.3.0complete13 concepts

This value set defines a set of codes that can be used to indicate the meaning/use of a reference range.

Metadata

hl7.org/fhir
Canonical URL
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/referencerange-meaning
ID
referencerange-meaning
Version
4.3.0
Case Sensitive
Yes
Hierarchy
is-a

Concepts (13)

CodeDisplayDefinition
typeTypeGeneral types of reference range.
└normalNormal RangeValues expected for a normal member of the relevant control population being measured. Typically each results producer such as a laboratory has specific normal ranges and they are usually defined as within two standard deviations from the mean and account for 95.45% of this population.
└recommendedRecommended RangeThe range that is recommended by a relevant professional body.
└treatmentTreatment RangeThe range at which treatment would/should be considered.
└therapeuticTherapeutic Desired LevelThe optimal range for best therapeutic outcomes.
└prePre Therapeutic Desired LevelThe optimal range for best therapeutic outcomes for a specimen taken immediately before administration.
└postPost Therapeutic Desired LevelThe optimal range for best therapeutic outcomes for a specimen taken immediately after administration.
endocrineEndocrineEndocrine related states that change the expected value.
└pre-pubertyPre-PubertyAn expected range in an individual prior to puberty.
└follicularFollicular StageAn expected range in an individual during the follicular stage of the cycle.
└midcycleMidCycleAn expected range in an individual during the midcycle stage of the cycle.
└lutealLutealAn expected range in an individual during the luteal stage of the cycle.
└postmenopausalPost-MenopauseAn expected range in an individual post-menopause.