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OBX

HL7 v2 Observation/Result segment, clinical orders and results domain.

Definition

OBX carries one atomic observation. Key fields: OBX-2 Value Type (NM, ST, CE…), OBX-3 Observation Identifier (often a LOINC code), OBX-5 Observation Value, OBX-6 Units, OBX-8 Abnormal Flags, OBX-11 Observation Result Status. Several OBX segments attach to one parent OBR.

Origin

Defined in Chapter 7 (Observation Reporting) of the HL7 Version 2.x Messaging Standard, published by HL7 International.

Example in context

OBX|1|NM|1554-5^GLUCOSE^LN||95|mg/dL|70-110|N|||F

  • OBR — request segment that groups the OBX.
  • NTE — free-text note attached to an OBX.

Last updated: June 20, 2026