Split TumorMarkerTest into profiles based on result data type - MCODE #131

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    • Type: Change Request
    • Resolution: Not Persuasive
    • Priority: Medium
    • US Minimal Common Oncology Data Elements (mCODE) (FHIR)
    • STU3
    • Clinical Interoperability Council
    • Profiles
    • TumorMarkerTest
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      We had explored previous designs of splitting lab test results by result type (e.g.: in our creation of CBC and CMP panels) and it introduced a level of complexity that made it difficult to specify for an mplementer. The result type split might also make it difficult to group LOINC class=MOLGEN tests which have a lot of variation based on method and intent (e.g.: is it a surface antigen test, a probe test, etc.).

      Proposed Resolution: Not Persuasive.

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      We had explored previous designs of splitting lab test results by result type (e.g.: in our creation of CBC and CMP panels) and it introduced a level of complexity that made it difficult to specify for an mplementer. The result type split might also make it difficult to group LOINC class=MOLGEN tests which have a lot of variation based on method and intent (e.g.: is it a surface antigen test, a probe test, etc.). Proposed Resolution: Not Persuasive.
    • Richard Esmond/Kurt Allen: 10-0-1

      Comment:

      Most of the tests in the value set of LOINC codes are quantitative, many are coded (either nominal or ordinal) and a few are narrative. Was there consideration of creating 3-4 different profiles for the different data types? Also, I would recommend creating a single profile for each test with a coded value. This will go a long way in preventing spurious coded values (i.e. using detected, not detected, or indeterminate for a test that should use present/absent).

      Summary:

      Split TumorMarkerTest into profiles based on result data type

            Assignee:
            May Terry
            Reporter:
            Susan Matney
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