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Pathology Messaging - HL7 V3 API

Request laboratory tests and send the results back to the requester, usually the patient's GP or consultant.

About this standard

Owner
NHS England
Status
In development
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Standard type
  • Technical standards and specifications
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Record standards define what information to collect and how to format it, for example when registering a new patient.

Data definitions and terminologies define the format of individual data items so they can be consistently represented, for example dates or medication names. Reference sets and controlled lists are also included.

Technical standards and specifications specify how to make information available technically including how the data is structured and transported.

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Contact details
api.management@nhs.net

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Topics and care settings

Topic
  • Tests and diagnostics
Care setting
  • Hospital
  • Pharmacy

Dependencies and related standards

Dependencies

For a full list of interactions for this API, see National Pathology FHIR Messaging Specifications.

Related standards

No known related standards

Assurance and endorsements

Reference code for standards issued as requirements in England
None - not legally mandated
Quality assurance

The NHS Digital API Catalogue uses a development process based on GDS agile delivery. You can find out more about how they develop APIs, technical standards and specifications in their reference guide.

Endorsements

Not applicable

Page last updated: 22 November 2022