Set of Codes for Qualitative Infectious Disease Lab Test Results (ValueSet) Released
ValueSet: Qualitative infectious disease-related lab test result codes - SMART Health Cards
Summary
SMART Health Cards released a ValueSet providing codes to identify qualitative results related to infectious diseases. This code set is built using major medical standards like SNOMED CT and LOINC, aiding data exchange in clinical settings.
Details
This document provides the definition of a ValueSet titled 'Qualitative infectious disease-related lab test result codes,' serving as a systematic reference for coding qualitative results from infectious disease tests. The set is based on FHIR v4.0.1 and notably utilizes both LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) and SNOMED CT (Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine—Clinical Terms). A key feature is the mapping provided between SNOMED-CT concepts and corresponding LOINC answers for qualitative test results (e.g., Positive, Negative, Inconclusive) and pathogen names (e.g., Influenza A virus, SARS coronavirus 2). This capability enhances interoperability by allowing accurate semantic mapping of test result meanings across different standard systems. Furthermore, the ValueSet supports coding not only qualitative judgments like 'detected' or 'negative,' but also statuses such as 'past infection,' 'recent infection,' and 'specimen unsatisfactory for evaluation.' Having a standardized data structure with standards-based definitions is crucial in healthcare IT. This ValueSet significantly contributes to achieving this goal by supporting the recording and exchange of detailed, comprehensive lab result data.
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