HealthRecordCommunity
FHIRLOINC🌏 International🏛 MyHealth@EuEnriched

FHIR ServiceRequest Example: JSON Representation of a Lab Order

ServiceRequest: example - JSON Representation - MyHealth@Eu Laboratory Report v0.1.1

A ServiceRequest example JSON representation for laboratory reports was developed.

November 11, 2025MyHealth@Eu

Summary

This article presents the specific JSON format for a ServiceRequest resource within the MyHealth@Eu Laboratory Report. It explains how a blood test order (Hemoglobin and Hematocrit panel) is structured and utilized in electronic health record systems.

Details

This document serves as an implementation example of the FHIR standard's "ServiceRequest" resource. Specifically, it represents a laboratory test order (Order) within the context of the "MyHealth@Eu Laboratory Report." The JSON structure demonstrates several key elements. First, the `code` field defines the specific test item, "Hemoglobin and Hematocrit panel - Blood," using a LOINC code (24360-0). Furthermore, it establishes reference relationships for the subject of the order (`subject`), associated insurance information (`insurance`), and the collected specimen (`specimen`). A notable feature is that this ServiceRequest includes supplementary medical economic data, such as coverage details (Coverage), beneficiary information, and payer information. These structured data points are highly valuable references for automating claims processing and workflows in Japanese electronic health record and billing systems. By utilizing FHIR standards, it becomes possible to uniformly exchange information regarding test orders across different healthcare institutions and systems, thereby improving operational efficiency and data accuracy.

Technology Note

FHIR(Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources)は医療データ交換の国際標準。このエントリの関連技術: FHIR

📰
Read Original Article
build-fhir.ehdsi.eu

Original content copyright by respective publishers