POST /terminology/v1/classify/observation
Classifies an observation, including lab observations and panels, radiology or other reports. The input must be from one of the following code systems:
See the Classify API Overview for general principles that apply to all Classify API operations.
Contents
Code value.
The source code system (as a name or URL).
Display string.
The analyte or attribute being measured or observed (e.g., Sodium
, Body weight
, Discharge summary note
) from LOINC Component.
From LOINC Class (e.g., CARD-US
for cardiac ultrasound, RAD
for radiology, HEM/BC
for hematology/blood chemistry).
From LOINC System (e.g., Bld
for blood, Liver
).
From LOINC MethodType (e.g., IA
for immunoassay, Visual
for visual count).
From LOINC TimeAspect (e.g., Pt
for point in time, 24H
for 24 hours).
One of: antigen
, antibody
, immunoglobulin
. Based on proprietary value sets developed from WHO, CDC, SNOMED, LOINC, and AMA coding advisories.
One of: activity
, exam
, imaging
, laboratory
, procedure
, social-history
, survey
, therapy
, vital-signs
(Based on FHIR Observation Category)
{
"code": "94558-4",
"system": "LOINC"
}
{
"loincComponent": "SARS coronavirus 2 Ag",
"loincClass": "MICRO",
"loincSystem": "Respiratory",
"loincMethodType": "IA.rapid",
"loincTimeAspect": "Pt",
"covid19Lab": "Antigen",
"category": "laboratory"
}
For additional examples, or to try out the API live, see the Developer Portal Sandbox