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Pathology API standards
API standards to enable the exchange of Pathology data between systems.
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Overview
Use these API standards to enable the exchange of Pathology data between systems.
Over time, we have developed a number of API standards for different purposes which are outlined below.
Before you begin any development work using these API standards, contact us to discuss your best options.
API standards
| Year | Name | Version | Status & Notes | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | NHS Requirements for Pathology Messaging PMIP/PMEP EDIFACT |
v1.003 | Current - the standard used for pathology test results sent from laboratories to GP practices | https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20150107145848/http:/www.isb.nhs.uk/documents/isb-1557/amd-39-2003 |
| 2008 | Laboratory HL7 V3 |
v1.2 [Draft] |
Not widely adopted - only used as part of the NHS Newborn Bloodspot Screening Programme | https://data.developer.nhs.uk/dms/mim/6.3.01/Index.htm under Domains -> Health and Clinical Management -> Laboratory |
| 2016 | FHIR Implementation Guide for Diagnostic Services HL7 FHIR STU2 |
v1.0 DRAFT B |
Not implemented - broader in scope than pathology, includes other diagnostic services | https://data.developer.nhs.uk/fhir/dds-draft-b/DDS-Version-1-0-Draft-B/Chapter.1.About/index.html |
| 2019 |
National Pathology FHIR Messaging Specifications HL7 FHIR STU3 |
v1.1.0- experimental |
Future - the standard that will replace the current PMIP/PMEP EDIFACT standard | https://developer.nhs.uk/apis/itk3nationalpathology-1-1-0/ |
Last edited: 18 November 2020 2:48 pm