LTR Laboratory Test Results
LTR Laboratory Test Results
To describe laboratory testing results, normal result ranges, or both
Position
Element
Name
Type
Requirement
Min
Max
Repeat
LTR-01
Code List Qualifier Code
Identifier (ID)
Mandatory
1
3
-
Code identifying a specific industry code list
LTR-02
Industry Code
String (AN)
Mandatory
1
30
-
Code indicating a code from a specific industry code list
LTR02 identifies the test performed.
LTR-03
Measurement Value
Decimal number (R)
Conditional
1
20
-
The value of the measurement
LTR03 and LTR06 are the readings for the test performed.
LTR-04
Optional
-
LTR04 qualifies the test reading in LTR03.
LTR-05
Code List Qualifier Code
Identifier (ID)
Optional
1
3
-
Code identifying a specific industry code list
LTR-06
Industry Code
String (AN)
Conditional
1
30
-
Code indicating a code from a specific industry code list
LTR-07
Shipment Status Code
Identifier (ID)
Optional
1
2
-
Code indicating the status of a shipment
LTR-08
Range Minimum
Decimal number (R)
Conditional
1
20
-
The value specifying the minimum of the measurement range
LTR08 and LTR09 or both describe the expected normal ranges for the test performed. They may be used singly or together depending on the test.
LTR-09
Range Maximum
Decimal number (R)
Conditional
1
20
-
The value specifying the maximum of the measurement range
LTR-10
Gender Code
Identifier (ID)
Optional
1
1
-
Code indicating the sex of the individual
LTR10 qualifies LTR08 and LTR09 or both if the expected ranges are gender dependent.
LTR-11
Range Minimum
Decimal number (R)
Optional
1
20
-
The value specifying the minimum of the measurement range
LTR11 and LTR12 or both describe the minimum and maximum age ranges if the expected normal ranges (LTR08 and LTR09 or both) are age dependent.
LTR-12
Range Maximum
Decimal number (R)
Optional
1
20
-
The value specifying the maximum of the measurement range