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Work will be shared among committees, that focus on specific aspects towards furthering SHIELD’s mission.

In Scope:

Supporting standard coding for lab data elements

LOINC

SNOMED CT

UCUM

HL7

metadata around the test kit and instrument that was used for components that created the results

Lab domains:

Focus on IVD lab instrument tests to start with (no LDTs at the moment) - any tests where there is interfacing or data is available via apps (can include those POCT / OTC)

Chemistry

Hematology

Microbiology

Bloodbanking

Identification of harmonized tests - per this definition = https://www.harmonization.net/measurands/

Questionable:

Calibration - use of calibration reagents - provide list of “acceptable reagents” of those not yet harmonized to the manufacturers

Identifying a test as an LDT

Out of Scope:

LDTs (not using the manufacturer’s SOP)

POCT / OTC testing that don't use instruments - so anything that cannot provide data to the LIS (could be via apps) and where LIVD can be provided

Claims data (CPT / HCCPS concepts)

Membership:

The collaborative community is open to all those working in the field who wish to join.  Members are expected to join teleconferences and in-person meetings and to provide input and feedback to inquiries from their colleagues.  Members are free to leave the collaborative community at any time.

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