["Laboratory Test, Performed": "Gleason score in Specimen Qualitative"]

Data elements that meet criteria using this datatype should document the laboratory test indicated by the QDM category and its corresponding value set was performed.

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Timing: The Relevant Period addresses:

• startTime – when the laboratory test is initiated (i.e., the time the specimen collection begins)
• stopTime – when the laboratory test is completed (i.e., the time the specimen collection ends)

Examples:

• Initiation of a venipuncture for a fasting blood glucose to the time venipuncture for the fasting blood glucose is completed – basically a single point in time for many specimen collections
• Initiation of a 24-hour urine collection for measured creatinine clearance until completion of the 24-hour urine collection

Note – the time that the result report is available is a separate attribute than the time of the study (specimen collection).