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Purpose
DRAFT FOR CONSIDERATION: The work group will recommend use of vocabulary and associated standards in support of interoperability of laboratory results. Interoperability of laboratory results is defined as machine level recognition of which results are comparable and trendable. Lab orders and metadata associated with the order (e.g. ask at order entry questions) would be addressed insofar as coding an IVD (LIVD) by manufacturers would be helpful in recognizing comparability of lab results.
Scope
Currently In-Scope:
Vocabulary standards (SNOMED CT, LOINC, UCUM)
Supporting messaging/transport standards (HL7 v2 and FHIR)
Supporting identifier standards (device identifiers [UDI], test kit identifiers [reagent/lot], specimen container identifiers, GS1 supply chain identifiers [inventory], [blood bank] product identifiers)
Supporting information and data models (data elements, pre vs post coordination, order level metadata [ask at order entry question responses], clinical information, procedure/method metadata [e.g. antibody, point-of-care vs routine, processing steps, etc.])
Any and all laboratory tests utilized for clinical care or public health in the USA today except direct access testing (FDA approved and laboratory developed tests [LDTs]).
Currently Out-of-Scope:
Billing coding systems (CPT, HCPCS, PLA)
Experimental and/or research-only tests.
Non-laboratory data.
Implementation guidance.
Policy and regulations.
Translation from other languages to English.
Direct access testing (DAT) / consumer performed testing.
Call information
Every other Monday starting July 24 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM EST
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