COVID-19 Test Results

COVID-19 Test Results

Welcome at the technical documentation pages for the project "COVID-19 Test Results", provided by the service healthdata.be (Sciensano).

These pages provide information about the technical processes of the project. The following sections are (will be) provided:

For scientific information of the project, please contact the primary organization that oversees implementation of project (see section "General project information").

This documentation is being updated regularly. We try to provide as correct, complete and clear as possible information on these pages. Nevertheless, if you see anything in the documentation that is not correct, does not match your experience or requires further clarification, please create a request (type : request for information) via our portal (https://sciensano.service-now.com/sp) or send us an e-mail via support.healthdata@sciensano.be to report this documentation issue. Please, do not forget to mention the URL or web address of the page with the documentation issue. We will then adjust the documentation as soon as possible. Thank you!

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General COVID-19 Test Results project information

General COVID-19 Test Results project information

A. Health inspection

Mandate Risk Outbreak Control Infectious Diseases

B. Legal ground

C. Host of the database

Healthdata.be, a service of Sciensano, Belgian institute for public health.

D. Data flows towards and from the COVID-19 Database

E. Content of the COVID-19 Database

Information provided by healthcare providers

COVID19_Content_Database

VARIABLESDESCRIPTIONNLFRTYPE
PatientIdentificationNumberPatient NISS identification numberINSZ identificatienummer van de patiëntNuméro d'identification NISS du patientFormat NISS: 11 numbers;
Web service ConsultRn (NL / FR)
Validation: modulo97
Mandatory;
FirstNamesPatThe person’s official first namesOfficiële voornamen van de persoonPrénoms officiels de la personneText
LastNamePatThe person’s official last nameOfficiële achternaam van de persoonNom de famille officiel de la personneText
StreetStreet name of the addressStraatnaam van het adresNom de rue de l'adresseText
HouseNumberHouse number of the addressHuisnummer van het adresNuméro de maison de l'adresseText
HouseNumberLetterA letter following the house numberEen alfabetisch teken achter het huisnummerUne lettre suivant le numéro de maisonText
PostcodePostcode of the addressPostcode van het adresCode postal de l'adresseText
MunicipalityMunicipality of residenceGemeente van inschrijvingMunicipalité de résidenceText
CountryCountry in which the address is locatedLand waar het adres zich bevindtPays dans lequel l'adresse est situéeText
DateOfBirthPatient’s date of birth. An incomplete date (such as only the year) is permittedGeboortedatum van de patiënt. Onvolledige datum (bv alleen jaar) is toegestaanDate de naissance du patient. Une date incomplète (telle que seulement l'année) est autoriséeFormat for Date should be "YYYY-MM-DD"
SexPatient’s administrative sexAdministratief geslacht van de patiëntSexe administratif du patientSexCodelist
Single select choice
TelephoneNumberMobilePatThe patient's mobile telephone numberMobiel telefoonnummer van de patiëntLe numéro de téléphone portable du patientText
TelephoneNumberLLPatThe patient's landline telephone numberVast telefoonnummer van de patiëntLe numéro de téléphone fixe du patientText
HealthcareOrElderlyCareWorkerIs the patient a healthcare worker or elderly care worker?Is de patiënt een gezondheidsmedewerker of een ouderenzorgmedewerker?Le patient est-il un soignant ou un soignant pour les personnes âgées?Boolean
PartOfCollectivityIs the patient part of a collectivity?Maakt de patiënt deel uit van een collectiviteit?Le patient fait-il partie d'une collectivité?Boolean;
1 (yes), 0 (no)
#Collectivity#The collectivity of which the patient is part ofDe collectiviteit waar de patiënt deel van uitmaaktLa collectivité dont le patient fait partieCollectivityCodelist
Multi select choice
The "topic" "Collectivity" is implemented by using different fields: "Collectivity/LongTermCareFacility", "Collectivity/School", "Collectivity/ChildDayCareCenter", "Collectivity/PenalInstitution", "Collectivity/CenterForAsylumSeekers", "Collectivity/InstitutionForPeopleWithDisabilities", "Collectivity/RehabilitationHospital", "Collectivity/Psychiatrichospital", "Collectivity/CenterForHomelessOrUndocumentedMigrants", and "CollectivityOther". See CSV and JSON examples in Technical Guidelines.
FirstNamesContp1The contact person’s official first namesOfficiële voornamen van de contactpersoonPrénoms officiels de la personne de contactText
LastNameContp1The contact person’s official last nameOfficiële achternaam van de contactpersoonNom de famille officiel de la personne de contactText
TelephoneNumberMobileContp1The contactperson's mobile telephone numberMobiel telefoonnummer van de contactpersoonNuméro de téléphone portable de la personne de contactText
TelephoneNumberLLContp1The contactperson's landline telephone numberVast telefoonnummer van de contactpersoonNuméro de téléphone fixe de la personne de contactText
RelationshipContp1The relationship with the contactpersonDefinieert de relatie van de contactpersoon tot de patiëntDéfinit la relation de la personne de contact avec le patientRelationshipCodelist
Single select choice
FirstNamesContp2The contact person’s official first namesOfficiële voornamen van de contactpersoonPrénoms officiels de la personne de contactText
LastNameContp2The contact person's official last nameOfficiële achternaam van de contactpersoonNom de famille officiel de la personne de contactText
TelephoneNumberMobileContp2The contactperson's mobile telephone numberMobiel telefoonnummer van de contactpersoonNuméro de téléphone portable de la personne de contactText
TelephoneNumberLLContp2The contactperson's landline telephone numberVast telefoonnummer van de contactpersoonNuméro de téléphone fixe de la personne de contactText
RelationshipContp2The relationship with the contactperson OptionalDefinieert de relatie van de contactpersoon tot de patiëntDéfinit la relation de la personne de contact avec le patientRelationshipCodelist
Single select choice
EncounterContactTypeThe type of contact with the health professional.Type contact met de zorgverlener.Le type de contact avec le professionnel de la santéContactTypeCodelist
Single select choice
EncounterStartDateTimeThe date and the time at which the contact took placeDe datum en het tijdstip waarop het contact heeft plaatsgevondenLa date et l'heure à laquelle le contact a eu lieuFormat for DateTime should be "YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss"
ProblemStartDateOnset of the symptoms. If no symptoms, complete with 1900-01-01.Aanvang van de symptomen. Indien geen symptomen, vul 1900-01-01 in.Début des symptômes. S'il n'y a aucun symptôme, remplissez 1900-01-01.Format for Date should be "YYYY-MM-DD"
HealthProfessionalIdentificationNumberPrescrThe health professional NIHDI identification number of the prescriberHet RIZIV-identificatienummer van de voorschrijverLe numéro d'identification INAMI du prescripteurHealthProfessionalIdentificationNumberCodelist (8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR) , and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code)
HealthProfessionalIdentificationNumberTestThe health professional NIHDI identification number of the performer of the test. If health professional has no NIDHI identification number , NISS of the health professional should be provided.Het RIZIV-identificatienummer van de uitvoerder van de test. Als de zorgverlener geen RIZIV-identificatienummer heeft, moet de INSZ worden verstrekt.Le numéro d'identification INAMI du l'exécutant du test. Si le professionnel de la santé n'a pas de numéro d'identification INAMI, le NISS du professionnel de la santé doit être fourni.Format NIDHI: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR), and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code;
Format NISS: 11 numbers;
Mandatory
HealthProfessionalIdentificationNumberInfo1The NIHDI identification number of the healthcare professional that should receive the test result.Het RIZIV-identificatienummer van de zorgverlener die het testresultaat moet ontvangen.Le numéro d'identification INAMI du professionnel de la santé qui devrait recevoir le résultat du test.Format: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR), and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code);
Optional
HealthProfessionalIdentificationNumberInfo2The NIHDI identification number of the healthcare professional that should receive the test resultHet RIZIV-identificatienummer van de zorgverlener die het testresultaat moet ontvangen.Le numéro d'identification INAMI du professionnel de la santé qui devrait recevoir le résultat du test.Format: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR), and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code);
Optional;
HealthProfessionalIdentificationNumberInfo3The NIHDI identification number of the healthcare professional that should receive the test resultHet RIZIV-identificatienummer van de zorgverlener die het testresultaat moet ontvangen.Le numéro d'identification INAMI du professionnel de la santé qui devrait recevoir le résultat du test.Format: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR), and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code);
Optional;
HealthcareProviderIdentificationNumberThe organization’s NIHDI or KBO/CBE identification number. For "Collectivities", use "CollectivityIdentificationNumber"Het RIZIV-identificatienummer van de organisatie. Gebruik voor "Collectivities" het veld "CollectivityIdentificationNumber"Le numéro d'identification INAMI de l'organisation. Pour «Collectivités», utilisez le champ «CollectivityIdentificationNumber»Mandatory IF not in GP practice (NIDHI code: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR), and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code). For "Collectivities", use data field "CollectivityIdentificationNumber"
HealthcareProviderIdentificationNumberHospThe organization’s (hospital) NIHDI identification numberHet RIZIV-identificatienummer van de organisatie (ziekenhuis)Le numéro d'identification INAMI de l'organisation (Hôpital)Format: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR), and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code);
HealthcareProviderLocationCampus number of the location where the patient is admittedCampusnummer van de locatie van de zorgorganisatie waar de patiënt is opgenomenNuméro de site de l'emplacement de l'organisation de soins où le patient est admisFormat: "VESTIGINGSNR" / "NUMERO DE SITE" granted by FOD/SPF public health;
Mandatory IF patient is/was admitted on campus of hospital
DepartmentSpecialtyThe specialty of the healthcare provider’s department where patient is admittedHet specialisme van de betrokken afdeling van de zorgaanbieder waar de patiënt is opgenomenLa spécialité du département impliqué dans la prestation de soins de santé où le patient est admisDepartmentSpecialtyCodelist
Single select choice
CollectivityIdentificationNumberThe organization’s KBO/CBE identification numberHet KBO -identificatienummer van de organisatieLe numéro d'identification CBE de l'organisationFormat KBO/CBE : 10 numbers;
For Healthcare organisations with NIDHI number, the "HealthcareProviderIdentificationNumber" should be provided.
Mandatory
CTThoraxResultIf CT thorax is compatible with a diagnosis of COVID-19, complete with positive. If not done or indeterminate, report as unknown.Als de CT thorax compatibel is met COVID-19 diagnose, rapporteer als positief. Indien niet uitgevoerd of onbepaald, rapporteer als onbekend.Si le CT thoracique est compatible avec un diagnostic du COVID-19, remplissez positif. Si pas effectué ou indéterminé, remplissez inconnuCTTestResultCodelist
Single select choice
HealthProfessionalIdentificationNumberDmgThe health professional NIHDI identification number of the DMG ownerHet RIZIV-identificatienummer van de GMD houderLe numéro d'identification INAMI du titulaire du DMGFormat: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR), and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code)
TestPrescribedWas the test prescribed?Werd de test voorgeschreven?Est-ce que le test a été prescrit?1 (yes), 0 (no)
TestPrescribedReasonWhy was the test prescribed?Waarom werd de test voorgeschreven?Pourquoi le test a-t-il été prescrit?Use value set "TestPrescribedReasonCodelist"; Single-select choice (19.10.2020 : Update of "TestPrescriptionReasonCodelist")
CollectionLocationWhere will the collection of specimen(s) be carried out?Waar zal de staalname uitgevoerd worden.Où l'échantillonnage sera-t-il effectué?Use value set "CollectionLocationCodelist"; single-select choice
HealthcareProviderIdentificationNumberTPThe NIHDI identification number of the Triage post that is requested to collected the specimen(s)Het RIZIV-identificatienummer van de Triagepost die de staalname zal uitvoerenLe numéro d'identification INAMI du Poste de tri qui effectuera l'échantillonnageFormat: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR) , and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code)
CoronaTestPrescriptionCodeCode sent by SMS by the call center to persons who should be tested for COVID-19 infection as a priority, such as high-risk contacts of an infected person or persons who return to Belgium from abroad and have stayed in a hospital for the past 14 days.Code die door het call center per sms wordt verzonden naar personen die bij voorrang moeten worden getest op COVID-19-infectie, zoals risicovolle contacten van een besmette persoon of personen die vanuit het buitenland terugkeren naar België en in het verleden in een ziekenhuis hebben verbleven 14 dagen.Code envoyé par SMS par le centre d'appels aux personnes devant être testées en priorité pour l'infection au COVID-19, comme les contacts à haut risque d'une personne infectée ou les personnes qui reviennent en Belgique de l'étranger et ont séjourné dans un hôpital dans le passé 14 jours.Format: Text;
Code has 16 alphanumerical positions;
Mandatory
CollectionDateTime1The date and the time at which the material was collected MandatoryDe datum en het tijdstip van afname van het materiaalLa date et l'heure où le matériel a été collectéFormat for DateTime should be "YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss " ;
SpecimenId1Identification number of the material obtained, as a reference for inquiries to the source organization. In a transmural setting, this number will consist of a specimen number including the identification of the issuing organization, to be unique outside of the borders of an organization.Identificerend nummer van het afgenomen materiaal, ter referentie voor navraag bij bronorganisatie. In de transmurale setting bestaat dit nummer uit een monsternummer inclusief de identificatie van de uitgevende organisatie, om uniek te zijn buiten de grenzen van een organisatie.Numéro d'identification du matériel obtenu, comme référence pour les demandes de renseignements à l'organisation source. Dans un cadre transmural, ce numéro consistera en un numéro d'échantillon, comprenant l'identification de l'organisation émettrice, qui sera unique en dehors des frontières d'une organisation.Text;
SpecimenMaterial1SpecimenMaterial describes the material obtained.SpecimenMaterial beschrijft het afgenomen materiaal.SpecimenMaterial décrit le matériau obtenu.Use valueset "SpecimenMaterialCodelist";
Single select field;
Mandatory;
TestCode1The code of the executed testDe code van de uitgevoerde testLe code du test effectuéUse valueset TestCodeCodelist;
Single select choice;
TestDateTime1The date and the time at which the test was carried out (completed and validated)De datum en tijdstip waarop de test uitgevoerd is (voltooid en gevalideerd)La date et l'heure à laquelle le test a été effectué (complété et validé)Format for DateTime should be "YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss "
TestResult1The test result. If not done or indeterminate, report as unknown.Het resultaat van de test. Indien niet uitgevoerd Specimen niet geschikt voor analyse.Le résultat du test. Si pas effectué remplissez Echantillon ne convient pas à l'analyse.Use valueset CVTestResultCodelist;
Single select choice;
TestId1Unique Identification number of the executed testUniek identificatienummer van de uitgevoerde testNuméro d'identification unique du test exécutéText
CollectionDateTime2The date and the time at which the material was collectedDe datum en het tijdstip van afname van het materiaalLa date et l'heure où le matériel a été collectéFormat for DateTime should be "YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss "
It is Optional to report a second test in one message, but if a second test is reported, CollectionDateTime2 is a mandatory field.
SpecimenId2Identification number of the material obtained, as a reference for inquiries to the source organization. In a transmural setting, this number will consist of a specimen number including the identification of the issuing organization, to be unique outside of the borders of an organization.Identificerend nummer van het afgenomen materiaal, ter referentie voor navraag bij bronorganisatie. In de transmurale setting bestaat dit nummer uit een monsternummer inclusief de identificatie van de uitgevende organisatie, om uniek te zijn buiten de grenzen van een organisatie.Numéro d'identification du matériel obtenu, comme référence pour les demandes de renseignements à l'organisation source. Dans un cadre transmural, ce numéro consistera en un numéro d'échantillon, comprenant l'identification de l'organisation émettrice, qui sera unique en dehors des frontières d'une organisation.Text
TestCode2The code of the executed testDe code van de uitgevoerde testLe code du test effectuéUse valueset TestCodeCodelist;
Single select choice;
TestDateTime2The date and the time at which the test was carried out (completed and validated)De datum en het tijdstip waarop de test uitgevoerd is (voltooid en gevalideerd)La date et l'heure à laquelle le test a été effectué (complété et validé)Format for DateTime should be "YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss "
TestResult2The test result. If not done or indeterminate, report as unknown.Het resultaat van de test. Indien niet uitgevoerd Specimen niet geschikt voor analyse.Le résultat du test. Si pas effectué remplissez Echantillon ne convient pas à l'analyse.Use valueset CVTestResultCodelist;
Single select choice;
TestId2Unique Identification number of the executed testUniek identificatienummer van de uitgevoerde testNuméro d'identification unique du test exécutéText
CollectionDateTime3The date and the time at which the material was collectedDe datum en het tijdstip van afname van het materiaalLa date et l'heure où le matériel a été collectéFormat for DateTime should be "YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss "
SpecimenId3Identification number of the material obtained, as a reference for inquiries to the source organization. In a transmural setting, this number will consist of a specimen number including the identification of the issuing organization, to be unique outside of the borders of an organization.Identificerend nummer van het afgenomen materiaal, ter referentie voor navraag bij bronorganisatie. In de transmurale setting bestaat dit nummer uit een monsternummer inclusief de identificatie van de uitgevende organisatie, om uniek te zijn buiten de grenzen van een organisatie.Numéro d'identification du matériel obtenu, comme référence pour les demandes de renseignements à l'organisation source. Dans un cadre transmural, ce numéro consistera en un numéro d'échantillon, comprenant l'identification de l'organisation émettrice, qui sera unique en dehors des frontières d'une organisationText
TestCode3The code of the executed testDe code van de uitgevoerde testLe code du test effectuéUse valueset TestCodeCodelist
Single select choice
TestDateTime3The date and the time at which the test was carried out (completed and validated)De datum en het tijdstip waarop de test uitgevoerd is (voltooid en gevalideerd)La date et l'heure à laquelle le test a été effectué (complété et validé)Format for DateTime should be "YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss "
TestResult3The test result. If not done or indeterminate, report as unknown.Het resultaat van de test. Indien niet uitgevoerd Specimen niet geschikt voor analyse.Le résultat du test. Si pas effectué remplissez Echantillon ne convient pas à l'analyse.Use valueset CVTestResultCodelist;
Single select choice;
TestId3Unique Identification number of the executed testUniek identificatienummer van de uitgevoerde testNuméro d'identification unique du test exécutéText
HealthcareProviderIdentificationNumberLabThe lab’s NIHDI identification numberHet RIZIV nummer van het laboLe numéro d'identification INAMI du laboratoireFormat: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR), and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code;
SuspicionFalsePositiveTestRequires NO contact tracing because very strong suspicion that the test result is false positiveVereist GEEN contacttracering want zeer sterk vermoeden vals positief testresultaatNécessite PAS un suivi des contacts car très forte suspicion que le résultat du test soit faux positiveBoolean
Default value: "1"
ResultFlagsFalsePositiveIndication why test result is considered false positiveIndicatie waarom het testresultaat als vals positief wordt beschouwdIndication pourquoi le résultat du test est considéré comme un faux positifUse valueset "ResultFlagsCodelist";
Single select choice;
Mandatory;
SuspicionFalseNegativeTestRequire contact tracing because very strong suspicion although the test performed is negativeVereist contacttracering want zeer sterk vermoeden ondanks negatief testresultaatNécessite un suivi des contacts car très forte suspicion bien que le résultat du test soit négatifBoolean;
Default value: "1";
SuspectedCaseNoTestPerformedRequire contact tracing because very strong suspicion and no possibility to perform the testVereist contacttracering want zeer sterk vermoeden en geen mogelijkheid om test uit te voerenNécessite un suivi des contacts car très forte suspicion et impossible d’effectuer un testBoolean;
Default value: "1";
MobileAppTestIdIdentifier (17 digits) generated in the Coronalert app on the phone of the patient and communicated by the patient to the doctor. Links a test to a phone.Identificatiecode (17 cijfers) gegenereerd in de Coronalert-app op de telefoon van de patient en door de patiënt aan de arts doorgegeven. Koppelt een test aan een telefoon.Identifiant (17 chiffres) généré dans l'application Coronalert sur le téléphone du patient et communiqué par le patient au médecin. Cet identifiant relie un test à un téléphone.Text;
Mandatory IF patient has Coronalert app installed . IMPORTANT: Validation rule provided by DevSide. (UPDATE: 01.09.2020);
MobileAppDatePatientInfectiousContains the date the patient became infectious, and is displayed in the Coronalert app of the patient.Bevat de datum waarop de patiënt besmettelijk werd en wordt weergegeven in de Coronalert-app van de patient.Contient la date à laquelle le patient est devenu infectieux et s'affiche dans l'application Coronalert du patient.Format: YYMMDD
Mandatory IF patient has Coronalert app installed
MobileAppAlertPatient has received a high risk alert in the Coronalert app.Patiënt heeft een waarschuwing voor hoog risico ontvangen in de Coronalert-app.Le patient a reçu une alerte de risque élevé dans l'application Coronalert.Boolean: "Y" / "N"
Mandatory IF patient has Coronalert app installed

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The COVID-19 Test Results data collection

The COVID-19 Test Results data collection

There are seven messages that are sent to the Central COVID-19 Database at Sciensano:

  1. a message including a request or prescription for a COVID-19 specific laboratory test (“LaboratoryTestPrescription”),
  2. a message including the results of a COVID-19 specific laboratory test (“LaboratoryTestResult”),
  3. a message including the results of a COVID-19 specific laboratory test targeting mutations and variants of the SARS-coronavirus-2 reference strain EPI_ISL_402124(“LaboratoryTestResultVariants”),
  4. a message including the results of a so-called COVID-19 rapid test (“RapidTestResult”),
  5. a message including a notification of a false negative result of a COVID-19 specific laboratory test (“ResultFlagsSuspicionFalseNegativeTest”),
  6. a message including a notification of a false positive result of a COVID-19 specific laboratory test (“ResultFlagsSuspicionFalsePositiveTest”),
  7. a message including a notification of a person that is likely a positive case of COVID-19 infection, but was not tested (“AlertSuspectedCaseNoTestPerformed”)

A. Schema

B. Variables

VariablesDESCRIPTIONNLFRType
PatientIdentificationNumberPatient NISS identification numberINSZ identificatienummer van de patiëntNuméro d'identification NISS du patientFormat NISS: 11 numbers;
Web service ConsultRn (NL FR)
Validation: modulo97
Mandatory;
FirstNamesPatThe person’s official first namesOfficiële voornamen van de persoonPrénoms officiels de la personneText
LastNamePatThe person’s official last nameOfficiële achternaam van de persoonNom de famille officiel de la personneText
StreetStreet name of the addressStraatnaam van het adresNom de rue de l'adresseText
HouseNumberHouse number of the addressHuisnummer van het adresNuméro de maison de l'adresseText
HouseNumberLetterA letter following the house numberEen alfabetisch teken achter het huisnummerUne lettre suivant le numéro de maisonText
PostcodePostcode of the addressPostcode van het adresCode postal de l'adresseText
MunicipalityMunicipality of residenceGemeente van inschrijvingMunicipalité de résidenceText
CountryCountry in which the address is locatedLand waar het adres zich bevindtPays dans lequel l'adresse est situéeText
DateOfBirthPatient’s date of birth. An incomplete date (such as only the year) is permittedGeboortedatum van de patiënt. Onvolledige datum (bv alleen jaar) is toegestaanDate de naissance du patient. Une date incomplète (telle que seulement l'année) est autoriséeFormat for Date should be "YYYY-MM-DD"
SexPatient’s administrative sexAdministratief geslacht van de patiëntSexe administratif du patientSexCodelist
Single select choice
TelephoneNumberMobilePatThe patient's mobile telephone numberMobiel telefoonnummer van de patiëntLe numéro de téléphone portable du patientText
TelephoneNumberLLPatThe patient's landline telephone numberVast telefoonnummer van de patiëntLe numéro de téléphone fixe du patientText
HealthcareOrElderlyCareWorkerIs the patient a healthcare worker or elderly care worker?Is de patiënt een gezondheidsmedewerker of een ouderenzorgmedewerker?Le patient est-il un soignant ou un soignant pour les personnes âgées?Boolean
PartOfCollectivityIs the patient part of a collectivity?Maakt de patiënt deel uit van een collectiviteit?Le patient fait-il partie d'une collectivité?Boolean;
1 (yes), 0 (no)
#Collectivity#The collectivity of which the patient is part ofDe collectiviteit waar de patiënt deel van uitmaaktLa collectivité dont le patient fait partieCollectivityCodelist
Multi select choice
The "topic" "Collectivity" is implemented by using different fields: "Collectivity/LongTermCareFacility", "Collectivity/School", "Collectivity/ChildDayCareCenter", "Collectivity/PenalInstitution", "Collectivity/CenterForAsylumSeekers", "Collectivity/InstitutionForPeopleWithDisabilities", "Collectivity/RehabilitationHospital", "Collectivity/Psychiatrichospital", "Collectivity/CenterForHomelessOrUndocumentedMigrants", and "CollectivityOther". See CSV and JSON examples in Technical Guidelines.
FirstNamesContp1The contact person’s official first namesOfficiële voornamen van de contactpersoonPrénoms officiels de la personne de contactText
LastNameContp1The contact person’s official last nameOfficiële achternaam van de contactpersoonNom de famille officiel de la personne de contactText
TelephoneNumberMobileContp1The contactperson's mobile telephone numberMobiel telefoonnummer van de contactpersoonNuméro de téléphone portable de la personne de contactText
TelephoneNumberLLContp1The contactperson's landline telephone numberVast telefoonnummer van de contactpersoonNuméro de téléphone fixe de la personne de contactText
RelationshipContp1The relationship with the contactpersonDefinieert de relatie van de contactpersoon tot de patiëntDéfinit la relation de la personne de contact avec le patientRelationshipCodelist
Single select choice
FirstNamesContp2The contact person’s official first namesOfficiële voornamen van de contactpersoonPrénoms officiels de la personne de contactText
LastNameContp2The contact person's official last nameOfficiële achternaam van de contactpersoonNom de famille officiel de la personne de contactText
TelephoneNumberMobileContp2The contactperson's mobile telephone numberMobiel telefoonnummer van de contactpersoonNuméro de téléphone portable de la personne de contactText
TelephoneNumberLLContp2The contactperson's landline telephone numberVast telefoonnummer van de contactpersoonNuméro de téléphone fixe de la personne de contactText
RelationshipContp2The relationship with the contactperson OptionalDefinieert de relatie van de contactpersoon tot de patiëntDéfinit la relation de la personne de contact avec le patientRelationshipCodelist
Single select choice
EncounterContactTypeThe type of contact with the health professional.Type contact met de zorgverlener.Le type de contact avec le professionnel de la santéContactTypeCodelist
Single select choice
EncounterStartDateTimeThe date and the time at which the contact took placeDe datum en het tijdstip waarop het contact heeft plaatsgevondenLa date et l'heure à laquelle le contact a eu lieuFormat for DateTime should be "YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss"
ProblemStartDateOnset of the symptoms. If no symptoms, complete with 1900-01-01.Aanvang van de symptomen. Indien geen symptomen, vul 1900-01-01 in.Début des symptômes. S'il n'y a aucun symptôme, remplissez 1900-01-01.Format for Date should be "YYYY-MM-DD"
HealthProfessionalIdentificationNumberPrescrThe health professional NIHDI identification number of the prescriberHet RIZIV-identificatienummer van de voorschrijverLe numéro d'identification INAMI du prescripteurHealthProfessionalIdentificationNumberCodelist (8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR) , and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code)
HealthProfessionalIdentificationNumberTestThe health professional NIHDI identification number of the performer of the test. If health professional has no NIDHI identification number , NISS of the health professional should be provided.Het RIZIV-identificatienummer van de uitvoerder van de test. Als de zorgverlener geen RIZIV-identificatienummer heeft, moet de INSZ worden verstrekt.Le numéro d'identification INAMI du l'exécutant du test. Si le professionnel de la santé n'a pas de numéro d'identification INAMI, le NISS du professionnel de la santé doit être fourni.Format NIDHI: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR), and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code;
Format NISS: 11 numbers;
Mandatory
HealthProfessionalIdentificationNumberInfo1The NIHDI identification number of the healthcare professional that should receive the test result.Het RIZIV-identificatienummer van de zorgverlener die het testresultaat moet ontvangen.Le numéro d'identification INAMI du professionnel de la santé qui devrait recevoir le résultat du test.Format: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR), and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code);
Optional
HealthProfessionalIdentificationNumberInfo2The NIHDI identification number of the healthcare professional that should receive the test resultHet RIZIV-identificatienummer van de zorgverlener die het testresultaat moet ontvangen.Le numéro d'identification INAMI du professionnel de la santé qui devrait recevoir le résultat du test.Format: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR), and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code);
Optional;
HealthProfessionalIdentificationNumberInfo3The NIHDI identification number of the healthcare professional that should receive the test resultHet RIZIV-identificatienummer van de zorgverlener die het testresultaat moet ontvangen.Le numéro d'identification INAMI du professionnel de la santé qui devrait recevoir le résultat du test.Format: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR), and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code);
Optional;
HealthcareProviderIdentificationNumberThe organization’s NIHDI or KBO/CBE identification number. For "Collectivities", use "CollectivityIdentificationNumber"Het RIZIV-identificatienummer van de organisatie. Gebruik voor "Collectivities" het veld "CollectivityIdentificationNumber"Le numéro d'identification INAMI de l'organisation. Pour «Collectivités», utilisez le champ «CollectivityIdentificationNumber»Mandatory IF not in GP practice (NIDHI code: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR), and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code). For "Collectivities", use data field "CollectivityIdentificationNumber"
HealthcareProviderIdentificationNumberHospThe organization’s (hospital) NIHDI identification numberHet RIZIV-identificatienummer van de organisatie (ziekenhuis)Le numéro d'identification INAMI de l'organisation (Hôpital)Format: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR), and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code);
HealthcareProviderLocationCampus number of the location where the patient is admittedCampusnummer van de locatie van de zorgorganisatie waar de patiënt is opgenomenNuméro de site de l'emplacement de l'organisation de soins où le patient est admisFormat: "VESTIGINGSNR" / "NUMERO DE SITE" granted by FOD/SPF public health;
Mandatory IF patient is/was admitted on campus of hospital
DepartmentSpecialtyThe specialty of the healthcare provider’s department where patient is admittedHet specialisme van de betrokken afdeling van de zorgaanbieder waar de patiënt is opgenomenLa spécialité du département impliqué dans la prestation de soins de santé où le patient est admisDepartmentSpecialtyCodelist
Single select choice
CollectivityIdentificationNumberThe organization’s KBO/CBE identification numberHet KBO -identificatienummer van de organisatieLe numéro d'identification CBE de l'organisationFormat KBO/CBE : 10 numbers;
For Healthcare organisations with NIDHI number, the "HealthcareProviderIdentificationNumber" should be provided.
Mandatory
CTThoraxResultIf CT thorax is compatible with a diagnosis of COVID-19, complete with positive. If not done or indeterminate, report as unknown.Als de CT thorax compatibel is met COVID-19 diagnose, rapporteer als positief. Indien niet uitgevoerd of onbepaald, rapporteer als onbekend.Si le CT thoracique est compatible avec un diagnostic du COVID-19, remplissez positif. Si pas effectué ou indéterminé, remplissez inconnuCTTestResultCodelist
Single select choice
HealthProfessionalIdentificationNumberDmgThe health professional NIHDI identification number of the DMG ownerHet RIZIV-identificatienummer van de GMD houderLe numéro d'identification INAMI du titulaire du DMGFormat: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR), and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code)
TestPrescribedWas the test prescribed?Werd de test voorgeschreven?Est-ce que le test a été prescrit?1 (yes), 0 (no)
TestPrescribedReasonWhy was the test prescribed?Waarom werd de test voorgeschreven?Pourquoi le test a-t-il été prescrit?Use value set "TestPrescribedReasonCodelist"; Single-select choice (19.10.2020 : Update of "TestPrescriptionReasonCodelist")
CollectionLocationWhere will the collection of specimen(s) be carried out?Waar zal de staalname uitgevoerd worden.Où l'échantillonnage sera-t-il effectué?Use value set "CollectionLocationCodelist"; single-select choice
HealthcareProviderIdentificationNumberTPThe NIHDI identification number of the Triage post that is requested to collected the specimen(s)Het RIZIV-identificatienummer van de Triagepost die de staalname zal uitvoerenLe numéro d'identification INAMI du Poste de tri qui effectuera l'échantillonnageFormat: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR) , and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code)
CoronaTestPrescriptionCodeCode sent by SMS by the call center to persons who should be tested for COVID-19 infection as a priority, such as high-risk contacts of an infected person or persons who return to Belgium from abroad and have stayed in a hospital for the past 14 days.Code die door het call center per sms wordt verzonden naar personen die bij voorrang moeten worden getest op COVID-19-infectie, zoals risicovolle contacten van een besmette persoon of personen die vanuit het buitenland terugkeren naar België en in het verleden in een ziekenhuis hebben verbleven 14 dagen.Code envoyé par SMS par le centre d'appels aux personnes devant être testées en priorité pour l'infection au COVID-19, comme les contacts à haut risque d'une personne infectée ou les personnes qui reviennent en Belgique de l'étranger et ont séjourné dans un hôpital dans le passé 14 jours.Format: Text;
Code has 16 alphanumerical positions;
Mandatory
CollectionDateTime1The date and the time at which the material was collected MandatoryDe datum en het tijdstip van afname van het materiaalLa date et l'heure où le matériel a été collectéFormat for DateTime should be "YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss " ;
SpecimenId1Identification number of the material obtained, as a reference for inquiries to the source organization. In a transmural setting, this number will consist of a specimen number including the identification of the issuing organization, to be unique outside of the borders of an organization.Identificerend nummer van het afgenomen materiaal, ter referentie voor navraag bij bronorganisatie. In de transmurale setting bestaat dit nummer uit een monsternummer inclusief de identificatie van de uitgevende organisatie, om uniek te zijn buiten de grenzen van een organisatie.Numéro d'identification du matériel obtenu, comme référence pour les demandes de renseignements à l'organisation source. Dans un cadre transmural, ce numéro consistera en un numéro d'échantillon, comprenant l'identification de l'organisation émettrice, qui sera unique en dehors des frontières d'une organisation.Text;
SpecimenMaterial1SpecimenMaterial describes the material obtained.SpecimenMaterial beschrijft het afgenomen materiaal.SpecimenMaterial décrit le matériau obtenu.Use valueset "SpecimenMaterialCodelist";
Single select field;
Mandatory;
TestCode1The code of the executed testDe code van de uitgevoerde testLe code du test effectuéUse valueset TestCodeCodelist;
Single select choice;
TestDateTime1The date and the time at which the test was carried out (completed and validated)De datum en tijdstip waarop de test uitgevoerd is (voltooid en gevalideerd)La date et l'heure à laquelle le test a été effectué (complété et validé)Format for DateTime should be "YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss "
TestResult1The test result. If not done or indeterminate, report as unknown.Het resultaat van de test. Indien niet uitgevoerd Specimen niet geschikt voor analyse.Le résultat du test. Si pas effectué remplissez Echantillon ne convient pas à l'analyse.Use valueset CVTestResultCodelist;
Single select choice;
TestId1Unique Identification number of the executed testUniek identificatienummer van de uitgevoerde testNuméro d'identification unique du test exécutéText
CollectionDateTime2The date and the time at which the material was collectedDe datum en het tijdstip van afname van het materiaalLa date et l'heure où le matériel a été collectéFormat for DateTime should be "YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss "
It is Optional to report a second test in one message, but if a second test is reported, CollectionDateTime2 is a mandatory field.
SpecimenId2Identification number of the material obtained, as a reference for inquiries to the source organization. In a transmural setting, this number will consist of a specimen number including the identification of the issuing organization, to be unique outside of the borders of an organization.Identificerend nummer van het afgenomen materiaal, ter referentie voor navraag bij bronorganisatie. In de transmurale setting bestaat dit nummer uit een monsternummer inclusief de identificatie van de uitgevende organisatie, om uniek te zijn buiten de grenzen van een organisatie.Numéro d'identification du matériel obtenu, comme référence pour les demandes de renseignements à l'organisation source. Dans un cadre transmural, ce numéro consistera en un numéro d'échantillon, comprenant l'identification de l'organisation émettrice, qui sera unique en dehors des frontières d'une organisation.Text
TestCode2The code of the executed testDe code van de uitgevoerde testLe code du test effectuéUse valueset TestCodeCodelist;
Single select choice;
TestDateTime2The date and the time at which the test was carried out (completed and validated)De datum en het tijdstip waarop de test uitgevoerd is (voltooid en gevalideerd)La date et l'heure à laquelle le test a été effectué (complété et validé)Format for DateTime should be "YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss "
TestResult2The test result. If not done or indeterminate, report as unknown.Het resultaat van de test. Indien niet uitgevoerd Specimen niet geschikt voor analyse.Le résultat du test. Si pas effectué remplissez Echantillon ne convient pas à l'analyse.Use valueset CVTestResultCodelist;
Single select choice;
TestId2Unique Identification number of the executed testUniek identificatienummer van de uitgevoerde testNuméro d'identification unique du test exécutéText
CollectionDateTime3The date and the time at which the material was collectedDe datum en het tijdstip van afname van het materiaalLa date et l'heure où le matériel a été collectéFormat for DateTime should be "YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss "
SpecimenId3Identification number of the material obtained, as a reference for inquiries to the source organization. In a transmural setting, this number will consist of a specimen number including the identification of the issuing organization, to be unique outside of the borders of an organization.Identificerend nummer van het afgenomen materiaal, ter referentie voor navraag bij bronorganisatie. In de transmurale setting bestaat dit nummer uit een monsternummer inclusief de identificatie van de uitgevende organisatie, om uniek te zijn buiten de grenzen van een organisatie.Numéro d'identification du matériel obtenu, comme référence pour les demandes de renseignements à l'organisation source. Dans un cadre transmural, ce numéro consistera en un numéro d'échantillon, comprenant l'identification de l'organisation émettrice, qui sera unique en dehors des frontières d'une organisationText
TestCode3The code of the executed testDe code van de uitgevoerde testLe code du test effectuéUse valueset TestCodeCodelist
Single select choice
TestDateTime3The date and the time at which the test was carried out (completed and validated)De datum en het tijdstip waarop de test uitgevoerd is (voltooid en gevalideerd)La date et l'heure à laquelle le test a été effectué (complété et validé)Format for DateTime should be "YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss "
TestResult3The test result. If not done or indeterminate, report as unknown.Het resultaat van de test. Indien niet uitgevoerd Specimen niet geschikt voor analyse.Le résultat du test. Si pas effectué remplissez Echantillon ne convient pas à l'analyse.Use valueset CVTestResultCodelist;
Single select choice;
TestId3Unique Identification number of the executed testUniek identificatienummer van de uitgevoerde testNuméro d'identification unique du test exécutéText
HealthcareProviderIdentificationNumberLabThe lab’s NIHDI identification numberHet RIZIV nummer van het laboLe numéro d'identification INAMI du laboratoireFormat: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR), and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code;
SuspicionFalsePositiveTestRequires NO contact tracing because very strong suspicion that the test result is false positiveVereist GEEN contacttracering want zeer sterk vermoeden vals positief testresultaatNécessite PAS un suivi des contacts car très forte suspicion que le résultat du test soit faux positiveBoolean
Default value: "1"
ResultFlagsFalsePositiveIndication why test result is considered false positiveIndicatie waarom het testresultaat als vals positief wordt beschouwdIndication pourquoi le résultat du test est considéré comme un faux positifUse valueset "ResultFlagsCodelist";
Single select choice;
Mandatory;
SuspicionFalseNegativeTestRequire contact tracing because very strong suspicion although the test performed is negativeVereist contacttracering want zeer sterk vermoeden ondanks negatief testresultaatNécessite un suivi des contacts car très forte suspicion bien que le résultat du test soit négatifBoolean;
Default value: "1";
SuspectedCaseNoTestPerformedRequire contact tracing because very strong suspicion and no possibility to perform the testVereist contacttracering want zeer sterk vermoeden en geen mogelijkheid om test uit te voerenNécessite un suivi des contacts car très forte suspicion et impossible d’effectuer un testBoolean;
Default value: "1";
MobileAppTestIdIdentifier (17 digits) generated in the Coronalert app on the phone of the patient and communicated by the patient to the doctor. Links a test to a phone.Identificatiecode (17 cijfers) gegenereerd in de Coronalert-app op de telefoon van de patient en door de patiënt aan de arts doorgegeven. Koppelt een test aan een telefoon.Identifiant (17 chiffres) généré dans l'application Coronalert sur le téléphone du patient et communiqué par le patient au médecin. Cet identifiant relie un test à un téléphone.Text;
Mandatory IF patient has Coronalert app installed . IMPORTANT: Validation rule provided by DevSide. (UPDATE: 01.09.2020);
MobileAppDatePatientInfectiousContains the date the patient became infectious, and is displayed in the Coronalert app of the patient.Bevat de datum waarop de patiënt besmettelijk werd en wordt weergegeven in de Coronalert-app van de patient.Contient la date à laquelle le patient est devenu infectieux et s'affiche dans l'application Coronalert du patient.Format: YYMMDD
Mandatory IF patient has Coronalert app installed
MobileAppAlertPatient has received a high risk alert in the Coronalert app.Patiënt heeft een waarschuwing voor hoog risico ontvangen in de Coronalert-app.Le patient a reçu une alerte de risque élevé dans l'application Coronalert.Boolean: "Y" / "N"
Mandatory IF patient has Coronalert app installed

C. Valuesets

D. Content of messages

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COVID-19 LaboratoryTestPrescription

COVID-19 LaboratoryTestPrescription

When patients visit a physician, being a general practitioner, or working at a triage post or hospital, and the patient meets criteria for a test, the physician needs to complete a specific COVID-19 LaboratoryTestPrescription form, as described in section “5. Description of the COVID-19 messages”.

The COVID-19 LaboratoryTestPrescription form is a specific form because it includes detailed contact information of the patient, the contact person(s) in case of emergency (ICU), language and the type of collectivities the patient is part of. This information is important in context of contact tracing by the COVID-19 Call Center.


A. Content of the message

Translations into Dutch and French of the variables can be found here.

The following table is available to download in CSV and JSON here.

VariablesDESCRIPTIONINSTRUCTIONS
MessageTypeType of message.Default value "1"
Mandatory;
(update 02.03.2021: NEW FIELD).
PatientIdentificationNumberPatient NISS identification number.Format NISS: 11 numbers;
Web service ConsultRn (NL FR);
Validation: modulo97;
Mandatory.
FirstNamesPatThe person’s official first names.Text;
Mandatory IF no NISS.
LastNamePatThe person’s official last name.Text;
Mandatory IF no NISS.
StreetStreet name of the address.Text;
Mandatory IF no NISS.
HouseNumberHouse number of the address.Text;
Mandatory IF no NISS.
HouseNumberLetterA letter following the house number.Text;
Mandatory IF no NISS.
PostcodePostcode of the address.Text;
Mandatory IF no NISS.
MunicipalityMunicipality of residence.Text;
Mandatory IF no NISS.
CountryCountry in which the address is located.Text;
Mandatory IF no NISS.
DateOfBirthPatient’s date of birth. An incomplete date (such as only the year) is permitted.Format for Date should be "YYYY-MM-DD";
Mandatory IF no NISS.
SexPatient’s administrative sex.Use valueset SexCodelist;
Single select choice ;
Mandatory IF no NISS.
TelephoneNumberMobilePatThe patient's mobile telephone number.Text;
Mandatory.
TelephoneNumberLLPatThe patient's landline telephone numberText;
Mandatory IF no TelephoneNumberMobilePat.
HealthcareOrElderlyCareWorkerIs the patient a healthcare worker or elderly care worker?Boolean;
1 (yes), 0 (no) ;
Mandatory.
FirstNamesContp1The contact person’s official first names.Text;
Optional.
LastNameContp1The contact person’s official last name.Text;
Optional.
TelephoneNumberMobileContp1The contactperson's mobile telephone number.Text;
Optional.
TelephoneNumberLLContp1The contactperson's landline telephone number.Text;
Optional.
RelationshipContp1The relationship with the contactperson.Use valueset RelationshipCodelist;
Single select choice ;
Optional.
FirstNamesContp2The contact person’s official first namesText;
Optional.
LastNameContp2The contact person's official last name.Text;
Optional.
TelephoneNumberMobileContp2The contactperson's mobile telephone number.Text;
Optional.
TelephoneNumberLLContp2The contactperson's landline telephone number.Text;
Optional.
RelationshipContp2The relationship with the contactperson.Use valueset RelationshipCodelist;
Single select choice ;
Optional.
EncounterContactTypeThe type of contact with the health professional.Use valueset ContactTypeCodelist;
Single select choice ;
Optional.
EncounterStartDateTimeThe date and optionally, the time at which the contact took place.Format for DateTime should be "YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss";
Optional.
ProblemStartDateOnset of the symptoms.Format for Date should be "YYYY-MM-DD";
If no symptoms, complete with 1900-01-01;
Mandatory.
HealthProfessionalIdentificationNumberPrescrThe health professional NIHDI identification number of the prescriber.Format: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR), and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code;
Mandatory ;
HealthcareProviderIdentificationNumberHospThe organization’s NIHDI identification number.Format: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR), and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code; Mandatory IF Hospital.
HealthcareProviderLocationCampus number of the location where the patient is admitted ("VESTIGINGSNR" / "NUMERO DE SITE" granted by FOD/SPF public health).Text;
Mandatory IF patient is/was admitted on campus of hospital.
DepartmentSpecialtyThe specialty of the healthcare provider’s department where patient is admitted.Use valueset DepartmentSpecialtyCodelist;
Single select choice ;
Optional (only for Hospital).
CTThoraxResultIf CT thorax is compatible with a diagnosis of COVID-19, complete with positive. If not done or indeterminate, report as unknown.Use valueset CTTestResultCodelist;
Single select choice;
Optional (only for Hospital).
HealthProfessionalIdentificationNumberDmgThe health professional NIHDI identification number of the DMG / GMD (dossier médical global / Globaal medisch dossier) owner.Format: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR), and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code; Optional.
TestPrescribedReasonWhy was the test prescribed?Use value set "TestPrescribedReasonCodelist"; Single-select choice;
Mandatory.
UPDATE 15-06-2021: update van codelist
CollectionLocationWho performed or will perform collection of specimen(s)?Use value set "CollectionLocationCodelist";
Single-select choice,
Mandatory.
HealthcareProviderIdentificationNumberTPThe NIHDI identification number of the Triage post that is requested to collected the specimen(s).Format: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA, and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code;
Mandatory IF value " CL0001" (Triage post) from "CollectionLocationCodelist" was selected in field CollectionLocation.
CollectivityIdentificationNumberThe organization’s KBO/CBE (enterprise) identification number. Only if organisation has no NIDHI number.Format KBO/CBE : 10 numbers;
For Schools: the School ID should be provided (update 02.03.2021: NEW FIELD);
For Healthcare organisations with NIDHI number, the "HealthcareProviderIdentificationNumber" should be provided;
Mandatory;
CollectionDateTime1The date and the time at which the material was collected.Format for DateTime should be "YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss" ;
Mandatory.
SpecimenId1Identification number of the material obtained, as a reference for inquiries to the source organization. In a transmural setting, this number will consist of a specimen number including the identification of the issuing organization, to be unique outside of the borders of an organization.Text;
Optional.
SpecimenMaterial1SpecimenMaterial describes the material obtained.Use valueset "SpecimenMaterialCodelist";
Single select field;
Mandatory;
(update 02.03.2021: NEW FIELD).
CollectionDateTime2The date and the time at which the material was collected.Format for DateTime should be "YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss" ;
It is optional to report a second specimen in one message, but if a second specimen is reported, the field CollectionDateTime2 is mandatory.
SpecimenId2Identification number of the material obtained, as a reference for inquiries to the source organization. In a transmural setting, this number will consist of a specimen number including the identification of the issuing organization, to be unique outside of the borders of an organization.Text;
It is optional to report a second specimen in one message, but if a second specimen is reported, the field SpecimenId2 is optional.
SpecimenMaterial2SpecimenMaterial describes the material obtained.Use valueset "SpecimenMaterialCodelist";
Single select field;
It is optional to report a second specimen in one message, but if a second specimen is reported, the field SpecimenMaterial2 is mandatory;
(update 02.03.2021: NEW FIELD).
CollectionDateTime3The date and the time at which the material was collected.Format for DateTime should be "YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss";
It is optional to report a third specimen in one message, but if a third specimen is reported, the field CollectionDateTime3 is mandatory.
SpecimenId3Identification number of the material obtained, as a reference for inquiries to the source organization. In a transmural setting, this number will consist of a specimen number including the identification of the issuing organization, to be unique outside of the borders of an organization.Text;
It is optional to report a third specimen in one message, but if a third specimen is reported, the field SpecimenId3 is optional.
SpecimenMaterial3The date and the time at which the material was collected.Use valueset "SpecimenMaterialCodelist";
Single select field;
It is optional to report a third specimen in one message, but if a third specimen is reported, the field SpecimenMaterial3 is mandatory;
(update 02.03.2021: NEW FIELD).
HealthcareProviderIdentificationNumberLabThe NIHDI identification number of the laboratory that is requested to execute the test.Format: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA, and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code;
Mandatory.
MobileAppTestIdIdentifier (17 digits) generated in the Coronalert app on the phone of the patient and communicated by the patient to the doctor. Links a test to a phone.Text (maximum 17 characters)
Mandatory IF patient has Coronalert app installed . IMPORTANT: Validation rule provided by DevSide.
MobileAppDatePatientInfectiousContains the date the patient became infectious, and is displayed in the Coronalert app of the patient.Format: YYMMDD
Mandatory IF patient has Coronalert app installed.
MobileAppAlertPatient has received a high risk alert in the Coronalert app.Boolean: "Y" / "N"
Mandatory IF patient has Coronalert app installed.

B. Valuesets

C. Points of attention

  • In case the patient has a NISS or a NISS Bis number, the regular address information, date of birth and gender should not be provided. This information is available at the COVID-19 central database, through ConsultRN.
  • In case the patient has no NISS or a NISS Bis number, a NISS should be created using the ConsultRN integration in EMD or HIS:
  • In case the patient is a minor (child), one of the parents, guardian or legal representative, should be provided as first contact person to (“FirstNamesContp1”; “LastNameContp1”; “TelephoneNumberMobileContp1”).

D. Destinations

The completed Monkeypox LaboratoryTestResult form should be transferred directly to the:
• MPX Laboratory Test Result Database
• Prescribing general practitioner, or
• Physician responsible for the Globaal Medisch Dossier (GMD) / Dossier Médical Global (DMG), If patient has one.

The transfer methods available for the message LaboratoryTestPrescription form are described in the "Technical guidelines".

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COVID-19 LaboratoryTestResult

COVID-19 LaboratoryTestResult

When a COVID-19 laboratory test has been executed, laboratory staff need to record the results in their Laboratory Information System the fields available in the specifications of the COVID-19 LaboratoryTestResult message.

IMPORTANT: This message CANNOT be used to report the results of a secondary test or analysis for Variants of Concern. The message "LaboratoryTestResult" always precedes a COVID-19 "LaboratoryTestResultVariants" message (available since 01/03/2021, in use as of 31.03.2021), either by the same laboratory or by another laboratory.


A. Content of the message

Translations into Dutch and French of the variables can be found here.

The following table is available to download in CSV and JSON here.

VARIABLESDESCRIPTIONInstructions
MessageTypeType of COVID-19 message.Default value "2"
Mandatory;
(Update 01.03.2021: NEW FIELD).
PatientIdentificationNumberPatient NISS identification number.Format NISS: 11 numbers;
Web service ConsultRn (NL FR)
Validation: modulo97;
Mandatory;
FirstNamesPatThe person’s official first names.Text;
Mandatory IF no NISS.
LastNamePatThe person’s official last name.Text;
Mandatory IF no NISS.
StreetStreet name of the address.Text;
Mandatory IF no NISS.
HouseNumberHouse number of the address.Text;
Mandatory IF no NISS.
HouseNumberLetterA letter following the house number.Text;
Mandatory IF no NISS.
PostcodePostcode of the address.Text;
Mandatory IF no NISS.
MunicipalityMunicipality of residence.Text;
Mandatory IF no NISS.
CountryCountry in which the address is located.Text;
Mandatory IF no NISS.
DateOfBirthPatient’s date of birth. An incomplete date (such as only the year) is permitted.Format for Date should be "YYYY-MM-DD" ;
Mandatory IF no NISS.
SexPatient’s administrative sex.Use valueset SexCodelist;
Single select choice;
Mandatory IF no NISS.
TelephoneNumberMobilePatThe patient's mobile telephone number.Text;
Mandatory IF sample collection by laboratory.
TelephoneNumberLLPatThe patient's landline telephone number.Text;
Mandatory IF sample collection by laboratory.
HealthProfessionalIdentificationNumberPrescrThe health professional NIHDI identification number of the prescriber.Format: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR), and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code;
Mandatory;
HealthcareProviderIdentificationNumberHospThe organization’s NIHDI identification number.Format: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR), and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code; Mandatory IF Hospital;
HealthcareProviderLocationCampus number of the location where the patient is admitted ("VESTIGINGSNR" / "NUMERO DE SITE" granted by FOD/SPF public health).Text;
Mandatory IF patient is/was admitted on campus of hospital.
DepartmentSpecialtyThe specialty of the healthcare provider’s department where patient is admitted.Use valueset DepartmentSpecialtyCodelist;
Single select choice;
Optional (only for Hospital).
HealthProfessionalIdentificationNumberDmgThe health professional NIHDI identification number of the DMG / GMD (dossier médical global / Globaal medisch dossier) owner.Format: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR), and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code;
Optional.
CoronaTestPrescriptionCodeCode sent by SMS by the call center to persons who should be tested for COVID-19 infection as a priority, such as high-risk contacts of an infected person or persons who return to Belgium from abroad and have stayed in a hospital for the past 14 days.Code has 16 alphanumerical positions (4 blocks of 4 positions: xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx);
Mandatory IF no NISS OR no NISS-BIS number is available AND the lab has a CTPC code (Update 01/03/2021);
Mandatory IF sample collection by laboratory AND IF patient received a CoronaTestPrescriptionCode.
CollectionDateTime1The date and the time at which the material was collected.Format for DateTime should be "YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss";
Mandatory.
SpecimenId1Identification number of the material obtained, as a reference for inquiries to the source organization. In a trans mural setting, this number will consist of a specimen number including the identification of the issuing organization, to be unique outside of the borders of an organization.Text;
Optional.
SpecimenMaterial1SpecimenMaterial describes the material obtained.Use valueset "SpecimenMaterialCodelist";
Single select field;
Mandatory;
(update 02.03.2021: NEW FIELD).
TestCode1The code of the executed test.Use valueset "TestCodeCodelist";
Single select field;
Mandatory.
TestDateTime1The date and the time at which the test was carried out.Format for DateTime should be "YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss" ;
Mandatory.
TestResult1The test result.Use valueset "CVTestResultCodelist";
Single select field;
Mandatory.
ResultFlag1Attention codes indicating whether the result of a quantitative test is above or below certain reference values.Use valueset "ResultFlagsCodelistLTR"; Single value field;
Optional;
(Update 01.03.2021: NEW FIELD).
TestId1Unique Identification number of the executed test. This code is unique per executed test. (Update 18.03.2021)Text;
Mandatory.
CollectionDateTime2The date and the time at which the material was collected.Format for DateTime should be "YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss";
It is optional to report a second test in one message, but if a second test is reported, CollectionDateTime2 is a mandatory field.
SpecimenId2Identification number of the material obtained, as a reference for inquiries to the source organization. In a transmural setting, this number will consist of a specimen number including the identification of the issuing organization, to be unique outside of the borders of an organization.Text;
It is optional to report a second test in one message, but if a second test is reported, SpecimenId2 is an optional field.
SpecimenMaterial2SpecimenMaterial describes the material obtained.Use valueset "SpecimenMaterialCodelist";
Single select field;
It is optional to report a second test in one message, but if a second test is reported, SpecimenMaterial2 is an mandatory field;
(update 02.03.2021: NEW FIELD)
TestCode2The code of the executed test.Use valueset "TestCodeCodelist";
Single select field ;
It is optional to report a second test in one message, but if a second test is reported, TestCode2 is a mandatory field.
TestDateTime2The date and the time at which the test was carried out.Format for DateTime should be "YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss";
It is optional to report a second test in one message, but if a second test is reported, TestDateTime2 is a mandatory field.
TestResult2The test result.Use valueset "CVTestResultCodelist";
Single select field;
It is optional to report a second test in one message, but if a second test is reported, TestResult2 is a mandatory field.
ResultFlag2Attention codes indicating whether the result of a quantitative test is above or below certain reference values.Use valueset "ResultFlagsCodelistLTR"; Single value field;
Optional;
(Update 01.03.2021: NEW FIELD).
TestId2Unique Identification number of the executed test. This code is unique per executed test. (Update 18.03.2021)Text;
It is optional to report a second test in one message, but if a second test is reported, TestId2 is a mandatory field.
CollectionDateTime3The date and the time at which the material was collected.Format for DateTime should be "YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss";
It is optional to report a third test in one message, but if a third test is reported, CollectionDateTime3 is a mandatory field.
SpecimenId3Identification number of the material obtained, as a reference for inquiries to the source organization. In a transmural setting, this number will consist of a specimen number including the identification of the issuing organization, to be unique outside of the borders of an organization.Text;
It is optional to report a third test in one message, but if a third test is reported, SpecimenId3 is an optional field.
SpecimenMaterial3SpecimenMaterial describes the material obtained.Use valueset "SpecimenMaterialCodelist";
Single select field;
It is optional to report a third test in one message, but if a third test is reported, SpecimenMaterial3 is an mandatory field;
(update 02.03.2021: NEW FIELD).
TestCode3The code of the executed test.Use valueset "TestCodeCodelist";
Single select field ;
It is optional to report a third test in one message, but if a third test is reported, TestCode3 is a mandatory field.
TestDateTime3The date and the time at which the test was carried out.Format for DateTime should be "YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss";
It is optional to report a third test in one message, but if a third test is reported, TestDateTime3 is a mandatory field.
TestResult3The test result.Use valueset "CVTestResultCodelist".
Single select field.
It is optional to report a third test in one message, but if a third test is reported, TestResult3 is a mandatory field.
ResultFlag3Attention codes indicating whether the result of a quantitative test is above or below certain reference values.Use valueset "ResultFlagsCodelistLTR"; Single value field;
Optional;
(Update 01.03.2021: NEW FIELD).
TestId3Unique Identification number of the executed test. This code is unique per executed test. (Update 18.03.2021)Text;
It is optional to report a third test in one message, but if a third test is reported, TestId3 is a mandatory field.
HealthcareProviderIdentificationNumberLabThe NIHDI identification number of the laboratory that executed the test(s).Format: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR), and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code;
Mandatory.

B. Valuesets


C. Points of attention

  • In case the patient has a NISS or a NISS Bis number, the regular address information, date of birth and gender should not be provided. This information is available at the COVID-19 central database, through ConsultRN.
  • In case the patient has no NISS or a NISS Bis number, a NISS should be created using the ConsultRN integration in EMD or HIS:
  • In case the patient is a minor (child), one of the parents, guardian or legal representative, should be provided as first contact person to (“FirstNamesContp1”; “LastNameContp1”; “TelephoneNumberMobileContp1”).

D. Destinations

The completed COVID-19 LaboratoryTestResult form should be transferred directly to the:
• COVID19 Laboratory Test Result Database
• Prescribing general practitioner, or
• Physician responsible for the Globaal Medisch Dossier (GMD) / Dossier Médical Global (DMG), If patient has one.

The transfer methods available for the message LaboratoryTestResult form are described in the "Technical guidelines".

manager

COVID-19 RapidTestResult

COVID-19 RapidTestResult

When a COVID-19 rapid test has been executed by a healthcare professional, without intervention of a laboratory, the healthcare professional needs to record the results in his/her Health Information System the fields available in the specifications of the COVID-19 RapidTestResult message below.


A. Content of the message

Translations into Dutch and French of the variables can be found here.

The following table is available to download in CSV and JSON here.

VARIABLESDESCRIPTIONInstructions
PatientIdentificationNumberPatient NISS identification numberFormat NISS: 11 numbers;
Web service ConsultRn (NL FR)
Validation: modulo97
Mandatory;
FirstNamesPatThe person’s official first namesText;
Mandatory IF no NISS;
LastNamePatThe person’s official last nameText;
Mandatory IF no NISS;
StreetStreet name of the addressText;
Mandatory IF no NISS;
HouseNumberHouse number of the addressText;
Mandatory IF no NISS;
HouseNumberLetterA letter following the house numberText;
Mandatory IF no NISS;
PostcodePostcode of the addressText;
Mandatory IF no NISS;
MunicipalityMunicipality of residenceText;
Mandatory IF no NISS;
CountryCountry in which the address is locatedText;
Mandatory IF no NISS;
DateOfBirthPatient’s date of birth. An incomplete date (such as only the year) is not permittedMandatory IF no NISS;
Format for Date should be "YYYY-MM-DD"
SexPatient’s administrative sexSexCodelist;
Single select choice ;
Mandatory IF no NISS;
TelephoneNumberMobilePatThe patient's mobile telephone numberText;
Mandatory;
TelephoneNumberLLPatThe patient's landline telephone numberText;
Mandatory IF no "TelephoneNumberMobilePat ";
HealthcareOrElderlyCareWorkerIs the patient a healthcare worker or elderly careBoolean: "1" / "0" ;
Mandatory;
FirstNamesContp1The contact person’s official first namesText;
Optional;
LastNameContp1The contact person’s official last nameText;
Optional;
TelephoneNumberMobileContp1The contactperson's mobile telephone numberText;
Optional;
TelephoneNumberLLContp1The contactperson's landline telephone numberText;
Optional;
RelationshipContp1The relationship with the contactpersonRelationshipCodelist;
Single select;
Optional;
FirstNamesContp2The contact person’s official first namesText;
Optional;
LastNameContp2The contact person's official last nameText;
Optional;
TelephoneNumberMobileContp2The contactperson's mobile telephone numberText;
Optional;
TelephoneNumberLLContp2The contactperson's landline telephone numberText;
Optional;
RelationshipContp2The relationship with the contactpersonRelationshipCodelist;
Single select;
Optional;
EncounterContactTypeThe type of contact with the health professional.ContactTypeCodelist;
Single select choice ;
Optional;
EncounterStartDateTimeThe date and time at which the contact took placeFormat for DateTime should be "YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss";
Optional;
ProblemStartDateOnset of the symptoms. If no symptoms, complete with 1900-01-01.Format for Date should be "YYYY-MM-DD";
Mandatory;
HealthProfessionalIdentificationNumberTestThe health professional NIHDI identification number of the performer of the test. If health professional has no NIDHI identification number , NISS of the health professional should be provided.Format NIDHI: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR) , and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code;
Format NISS: 11 numbers;
Mandatory;
HealthcareProviderIdentificationNumberThe organization’s NIHDI or KBO/CBE identification number. For "Collectivities", use "CollectivityIdentificationNumber"Format NIHDI : 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR) , and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code;
Format KBO/CBE : 10 numbers;
Mandatory;
HealthcareProviderLocationCampus number of the location where the patient is admitted. For "Collectivities", use "CollectivityIdentificationNumber"Format: "VESTIGINGSNR" / "NUMERO DE SITE" granted by FOD/SPF public health;
Mandatory IF patient is/was admitted on campus of hospital ;
DepartmentSpecialtyThe specialty of the healthcare provider’s department where patient is admittedUse valuelist "DepartmentSpecialtyCodelist";
Optional (only for Hospital)
CollectivityIdentificationNumberThe organization’s KBO/CBE (enterprise) identification number. Only if organisation has no NIDHI number.Format KBO/CBE : 10 numbers;
For Healthcare organisations with NIDHI number, the "HealthcareProviderIdentificationNumber" should be provided.
Mandatory;
HealthProfessionalIdentificationNumberInfo1The NIHDI identification number of the healthcare professional that should receive the test resultFormat: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR), and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code);
Optional;
HealthProfessionalIdentificationNumberInfo2The NIHDI identification number of the healthcare professional that should receive the test resultFormat: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR), and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code);
Optional;
HealthProfessionalIdentificationNumberInfo3The NIHDI identification number of the healthcare professional that should receive the test resultFormat: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR), and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code);
Optional ;
CoronaTestPrescriptionCodeCode to be created using eHealth webservice PCR Test Prescription ;
Code has 16 alphanumerical positions ;
Mandatory;
TestPrescribedReasonWhy was the test prescribed?Use value set "TestPrescribedReasonCodelist"; Single-select choice (15.06.2021 : Update of "TestPrescriptionReasonCodelist") ;
Mandatory;
CollectionDateTime1The date and the time at which the material was collectedFormat for DateTime should be "YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss";
Mandatory;
SpecimenId1a) Identification number of the material obtained, as a reference for inquiries to the source organization. In a trans mural setting, this number will consist of a specimen number including the identification of the issuing organization, to be unique outside of the borders of an organization.
b) in context of EU Digital Green Certificate, this field should be used to provide the ID of the testing device (update 15-06-2021)
Text;
Optional;
b) in context of EU Digital Green Certificate, a value ("Device id for test") from the SARSCoV2AntigenCodeList should be provided (update 15-06-2021).
SpecimenMaterial1SpecimenMaterial describes the material obtained.Use valueset "SpecimenMaterialCodelist";
Single select field;
Mandatory;
TestCode1The code of the executed testUse valueset "TestCodeCodelist";
Single select field;
Mandatory;
TestDateTime1The date and the time at which the test was carried out (completed and validated)Format for DateTime should be "YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss" ;
Mandatory;
TestResult1The test result.Use valueset "CVTestResultCodelist";
Single select field;
Mandatory;
MobileAppTestIdIdentifier (17 digits) generated in the Coronalert app on the phone of the patient and communicated by the patient to the doctor. Links a test to a phone.Text (maximum 17 characters) ;
IMPORTANT: Validation rule provided by DevSide;
Mandatory IF patient has Coronalert app installed;
MobileAppDatePatientInfectiousContains the date the patient became infectious, and is displayed in the Coronalert app of the patient.Format: YYMMDD ;
Mandatory IF patient has Coronalert app installed
MobileAppAlertPatient has received a high risk alert in the Coronalert app.Boolean: "Y" / "N" ;
Mandatory IF patient has Coronalert app installed;

B. Valuesets


C. Points of attention

  • In case the patient has a NISS or a NISS Bis number, the regular address information, date of birth and gender should not be provided. This information is available at the COVID-19 central database, through ConsultRN.
  • In case the patient has no NISS or a NISS Bis number, a NISS should be created using the ConsultRN integration in EMD or HIS:
  • In case the patient is a minor (child), one of the parents, guardian or legal representative, should be provided as first contact person to (“FirstNamesContp1”; “LastNameContp1”; “TelephoneNumberMobileContp1”).

D. Example of message "RapidTestResult" in csv and json format

Name of the message: RIZIVnrSender_RapidTestResult_yymmddhhmmss


The transfer methods available for the message RapidTestResult are described in the "Technical guidelines".

manager

COVID-19 LaboratoryTestResultVariants

COVID-19 LaboratoryTestResultVariants

The federal, regional and community governments and experts have decided to expand the COVID-19 Test strategy. It concerns the use of COVID-19 tests to detect mutations and variants of the SARS-coronavirus-2 reference strain EPI_ISL_402124 . These tests will be used in a limited number of laboratories. ONLY those laboratories need to implement this message "LaboratoryTestResultVariants".

IMPORTANT: This message (available since 01/03/2021, in use as of 31.03.2021) can ONLY be used to report the results of a secondary test or analysis for Variants of Concern. Thus, the message "LaboratoryTestResultVariants" is always preceded by a COVID-19 "LaboratoryTestResult" message , either by the same laboratory or by another laboratory.


A. Content of the message

Translations into Dutch and French of the variables can be found here.

The following table is available to download in CSV and JSON here.

VARIABLESDESCRIPTIONInstructions
MessageTypeType of COVID-19 message.Default value "7"
Mandatory;
PatientIdentificationNumberPatient NISS identification number.Format NISS: 11 numbers;
Web service ConsultRN (NL FR)
Validation: modulo97
Mandatory.
FirstNamesPatThe person’s official first names.Text;
Mandatory IF no NISS.
LastNamePatThe person’s official last name.Text;
Mandatory IF no NISS.
StreetStreet name of the address.Text;
Mandatory IF no NISS.
HouseNumberHouse number of the address.Text;
Mandatory IF no NISS.
HouseNumberLetterA letter following the house number.Text;
Mandatory IF no NISS.
PostcodePostcode of the address.Text;
Mandatory IF no NISS.
MunicipalityMunicipality of residence.Text;
Mandatory IF no NISS.
CountryCountry in which the address is located.Text;
Mandatory IF no NISS.
DateOfBirthPatient’s date of birth. An incomplete date (such as only the year) is permitted.Format for Date should be "YYYY-MM-DD" ;
Mandatory IF no NISS.
SexPatient’s administrative sex.SexCodelist;
Single select choice ;
Mandatory IF no NISS.
TelephoneNumberMobilePatThe patient's mobile telephone number.Text;
Mandatory IF sample collection by laboratory.
TelephoneNumberLLPatThe patient's landline telephone number.Text;
Mandatory IF sample collection by laboratory.
HealthProfessionalIdentificationNumberPrescrThe health professional NIHDI identification number of the prescriber.Format: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR), and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code;
Mandatory.
HealthcareProviderIdentificationNumberHospThe organization’s NIHDI identification number.Format: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR), and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code; Mandatory IF Hospital.
HealthcareProviderLocationCampus number of the location where the patient is admitted ("VESTIGINGSNR" / "NUMERO DE SITE" granted by FOD/SPF public health).Text;
Mandatory IF patient is/was admitted on campus of hospital.
DepartmentSpecialtyThe specialty of the healthcare provider’s department where patient is admitted.DepartmentSpecialtyCodelist
Single select choice ;
Optional (only for Hospital).
HealthProfessionalIdentificationNumberDmgThe health professional NIHDI identification number of the DMG / GMD (dossier médical global / Globaal medisch dossier) owner.Format: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR), and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code;
Optional.
CoronaTestPrescriptionCodeCode sent by SMS by the call center to persons who should be tested for COVID-19 infection as a priority, such as high-risk contacts of an infected person or persons who return to Belgium from abroad and have stayed in a hospital for the past 14 days.Code has 16 alphanumerical positions (4 blocks of 4 positions: xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx)
Mandatory IF no NISS OR no NISS-BIS number is available AND the lab has a CTPC code;
Mandatory IF sample collection by laboratory AND IF patient received a CoronaTestPrescriptionCode.
CollectionDateTimeThe date and the time at which the material was collected.Format for DateTime should be "YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss"
Mandatory.
SpecimenIdIdentification number of the material obtained, as a reference for inquiries to the source organization. In a trans mural setting, this number will consist of a specimen number including the identification of the issuing organization, to be unique outside of the borders of an organization.Text;
Optional.
SpecimenMaterialSpecimenMaterial describes the material obtained.Use valueset "SpecimenMaterialCodelist";
Single select field;
Mandatory;
(update 22.02.2021: NEW FIELD).
TestIdUnique Identification number of the executed test. This code is unique per executed test. (Update 18.03.2021)Text;
Mandatory.
TestCodeThe code of the executed test.Use valueset "TestCodeCodelist";
Single select field;
Mandatory.
TestDateTimeThe date and the time at which the test was carried out.Format for DateTime should be "YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss" ;
Mandatory.
TestIndicationWgsIndication for which the sample was selected to perform Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS).Use valueset "TestIndicationCodelistWgs";
Single value field;
Mandatory IF "TestCode" = "96741-4"
TestedMutationThe mutations of SARS-CoV-2 tested for.Use valueset "MutationCodelist"; multiple value field (values should be separated in csv or json message by a "pipe" : "|");
Optional.
DetectedMutationThe detected mutations of SARS-CoV-2.Use valueset "MutationCodelist"; multiple value field (values should be separated in csv or json message by a "pipe" : "|");
Optional.
TestResultThe test result.Use valueset "TestResultCodelistVoC".
ATTENTION: This valueset is different from the "regular" message LaboratoryTestResult!
Single select field.
Mandatory.
PangolinLineagePangolin nomenclature of identified SARS-CoV-2 lineage.e.g. B.1.1.7 or B.1.351;
Single value field;
Mandatory IF "TestCode" = "96741-4"
GisaidAccessionGISAID accession numbers of uploaded SARS-CoV-2 sequence ('EPI accession numbers').Format: 'EPI_ISL_123456';
Single value field;
Optional.
ClusterIdCluster-ID in case of outbreak as indication for Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS).Text;
Optional;
Can only be reported IF "TestIndicationWgs" = "WI0004".
HealthcareProviderIdentificationNumberLabThe NIHDI identification number of the laboratory that executed the test(s).Format: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR), and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code;
Mandatory;

B. Valuesets


C. Points of attention

  • In case the patient has a NISS or a NISS Bis number, the regular address information, date of birth and gender should not be provided. This information is available at the COVID-19 central database, through ConsultRN.
  • In case the patient has no NISS or a NISS Bis number, a NISS should be created using the ConsultRN integration in EMD or HIS:
  • In case the patient is a minor (child), one of the parents, guardian or legal representative, should be provided as first contact person to (“FirstNamesContp1”; “LastNameContp1”; “TelephoneNumberMobileContp1”).

D. Destinations

The completed COVID-19 LaboratoryTestResult form should be transferred directly to the:
• COVID19 Laboratory Test Result Database
• Prescribing general practitioner, or
• Physician responsible for the Globaal Medisch Dossier (GMD) / Dossier Médical Global (DMG), If patient has one.

The transfer methods available for the message LaboratoryTestResultVariants form are described in the "Technical guidelines".

manager

COVID-19 ResultFlagsSuspicionFalseNegativeTest

COVID-19 ResultFlagsSuspicionFalseNegativeTest

When a physician who prescribed a laboratory test, being a general practitioner, or working at a hospital, receives a negative (“Not detected”) or inconclusive COVID-19 Laboratory Test Result, and judges the result to be a false negative result, the physician needs to complete a specific COVID-19 ResultFlagsSuspicionFalseNegativeTest form.


A. Content of the message

Translations into Dutch and French of the variables can be found here.

The following table is available to download in CSV and JSON here.

VARIABLESDESCRIPTIONInstructions
PatientIdentificationNumberPatient NISS identification numberFormat NISS: 11 numbers;
Web service ConsultRn (NL FR)
Validation: modulo97
Mandatory;
FirstNamesPatThe person’s official first namesText;
Mandatory IF no NISS
LastNamePatThe person’s official last nameText;
Mandatory IF no NISS
StreetStreet name of the addressText;
Mandatory IF no NISS
HouseNumberHouse number of the addressText;
Mandatory IF no NISS
HouseNumberLetterA letter following the house numberText;
Mandatory IF no NISS
PostcodePostcode of the addressText;
Mandatory IF no NISS
MunicipalityMunicipality of residenceText;
Mandatory IF no NISS
CountryCountry in which the address is locatedText;
Mandatory IF no NISS
DateOfBirthPatient’s date of birth. An incomplete date (such as only the year) is permittedFormat for Date should be "YYYY-MM-DD" ;
Mandatory IF no NISS
SexPatient’s administrative sexSexCodelist;
Single select choice ;
Mandatory IF no NISS;
TelephoneNumberMobilePatThe patient's mobile telephone numberText;
Mandatory
TelephoneNumberLLPatThe patient's landline telephone numberText;
Optional, Mandatory IF no TelephoneNumberMobilePat
HealthProfessionalIdentificationNumberPrescrThe health professional NIHDI identification number of the prescriberFormat: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR), and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code);
Mandatory
HealthcareProviderIdentificationNumberHospThe organization’s NIHDI identification numberFormat: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR), and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code);
Mandatory IF Hospital
HealthcareProviderLocationCampus number of the location where the patient is admitted ("VESTIGINGSNR" / "NUMERO DE SITE" granted by FOD/SPF public health)Text;
Mandatory IF patient is/was admitted on campus of hospital
DepartmentSpecialtyThe specialty of the healthcare provider’s department where patient is admittedUse valueset DepartmentSpecialtyCodelist;
Single select choice ;
Optional (only for Hospital) ;
CTThoraxResultIf CT thorax is compatible with a diagnosis of COVID-19, complete with positive. If not done or indeterminate, report as unknown.Use valueset "CTTestResultCodelist"
Single select choice
Optional
HealthProfessionalIdentificationNumberDmgThe health professional NIHDI identification number of the DMG ownerFormat: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR), and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code);
Optional ;
CollectionDateTime1The date and optionally, the time at which the material was collected MandatoryFormat for DateTime should be "YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss"
Mandatory.
SpecimenId1Identification number of the material obtained, as a reference for inquiries to the source organization. In a transmural setting, this number will consist of a specimen number including the identification of the issuing organization, to be unique outside of the borders of an organization.Text;
Optional
TestCode1The code of the executed testUse valueset TestCodeCodelist;
Single select choice;
Mandatory
TestDateTime1The date and optionally, the time at which the test was carried outFormat for DateTime should be "YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss"
Mandatory.
TestResult1The test result. If not done or indeterminate, report as unknown.Use valueset CVTestResultCodelist;
Single select choice;
Mandatory
CollectionDateTime2The date and optionally, the time at which the material was collectedFormat for DateTime should be "YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss"
Optional.
SpecimenId2Identification number of the material obtained, as a reference for inquiries to the source organization. In a transmural setting, this number will consist of a specimen number including the identification of the issuing organization, to be unique outside of the borders of an organization.Text;
Optional
TestCode2The code of the executed testUse valueset TestCodeCodelist;
Single select choice;
Optional
TestDateTime2The date and optionally, the time at which the test was carried outFormat for DateTime should be "YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss"
Optional.
TestResult2The test result. If not done or indeterminate, report as unknown.Use valueset CVTestResultCodelist;
Single select choice;
Optional
CollectionDateTime3The date and optionally, the time at which the material was collectedFormat for DateTime should be "YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss"
Optional.
SpecimenId3Identification number of the material obtained, as a reference for inquiries to the source organization. In a transmural setting, this number will consist of a specimen number including the identification of the issuing organization, to be unique outside of the borders of an organization.Text;
Optional
TestCode3The code of the executed testUse valueset TestCodeCodelist;
Single select choice;
Optional
TestDateTime3The date and optionally, the time at which the test was carried outOptional. Format for DateTime should be "YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss"
TestResult3The test result. If not done or indeterminate, report as unknown.Use valueset CVTestResultCodelist;
Single select choice;
Optional
HealthcareProviderIdentificationNumberLabThe lab’s NIHDI identification numberFormat: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR), and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code);
Mandatory ;
SuspicionFalseNegativeTestRequire contact tracing because very strong suspicion although the test performed is negativeBoolean;
Default value: "1";
Mandatory
MobileAppTestIdIdentifier (17 digits) generated in the Coronalert app on the phone of the patient and communicated by the patient to the doctor. Links a test to a phone.Text (maximum 17 characters)
Mandatory IF patient has Coronalert app installed IMPORTANT: Validation rule provided by DevSide. (UPDATE: 01.09.2020)
MobileAppDatePatientInfectiousContains the date the patient became infectious, and is displayed in the Coronalert app of the patient.Format: YYMMDD
Mandatory IF patient has Coronalert app installed
MobileAppAlertPatient has received a high risk alert in the Coronalert app.Boolean: "Y" / "N"
Mandatory IF patient has Coronalert app installed

B. Valuesets

C. Points of attention

  • In case the patient has a NISS or a NISS Bis number, the regular address information, date of birth and gender should not be provided. This information is available at the COVID-19 central database, through ConsultRN.
  • In case the patient has no NISS or a NISS Bis number, a NISS should be created using the ConsultRN integration in EMD or HIS:
  • In case the patient is a minor (child), one of the parents, guardian or legal representative, should be provided as first contact person to (“FirstNamesContp1”; “LastNameContp1”; “TelephoneNumberMobileContp1”).

D. Destinations

The completed COVID-19 ResultFlagsSuspicionFalseNegativeTest form should be transferred directly to the:
• COVID19 Laboratory Test Result Database

The transfer methods available for the message LaboratoryTestPrescription form are described in the "Technical guidelines".

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COVID-19 AlertSuspectedCaseNoTestPerformed

COVID-19 AlertSuspectedCaseNoTestPerformed

When patients visit a physician, being a general practitioner, or working at a triage post or hospital, and the patient meets criteria for a test but does not want to be tested, the physician needs to complete a specific COVID-19 AlertSuspectedCaseNoTestPerformed form.


UPDATE 15.05.2020: Please provide following helptext for physician at start of "AlertSuspectedCaseNoTestPerformed" form: “If you have already filled in the eForm“ Laboratory Test Prescription for SARS-CoV-2 ” and are waiting for the results, it is not necessary to fill in this form " Alert Suspected Case No Test Performed". This form can be used to request direct contact tracking if you have a very strong suspicion of contamination with COVID-19, regardless of a possible lab result. "


A. Content of the message

Translations into Dutch and French of the variables can be found here.

The following table is available to download in CSV and JSON here.

VariablesDESCRIPTIONInstructions
PatientIdentificationNumberPatient NISS identification numberFormat NISS: 11 numbers;
Web service ConsultRn (NL FR)
Validation: modulo97
Mandatory;
FirstNamesPatThe person’s official first namesText;
Mandatory IF no NISS
LastNamePatThe person’s official last nameText;
Mandatory IF no NISS
StreetStreet name of the addressText;
Mandatory IF no NISS
HouseNumberHouse number of the addressText;
Mandatory IF no NISS
HouseNumberLetterA letter following the house numberText;
Mandatory IF no NISS
PostcodePostcode of the addressText;
Mandatory IF no NISS
MunicipalityMunicipality of residenceText;
Mandatory IF no NISS
CountryCountry in which the address is locatedText;
Mandatory IF no NISS
DateOfBirthPatient’s date of birth. An incomplete date (such as only the year) is permittedFormat for Date should be "YYYY-MM-DD";
Mandatory IF no NISS
SexPatient’s administrative sexSexCodelist;
Single select choice ;
Mandatory IF no NISS;
TelephoneNumberMobilePatThe patient's mobile telephone numberText;
Mandatory
TelephoneNumberLLPatThe patient's landline telephone numberText;
Optional, Mandatory IF no TelephoneNumberMobilePat
HealthcareOrElderlyCareWorkerIs the patient a healthcare worker or elderly care worker?Boolean;
1 (yes), 0 (no)
Mandatory ;
FirstNamesContp1The contact person’s official first namesText;
Optional
LastNameContp1The contact person’s official last nameText;
Optional
TelephoneNumberMobileContp1The contactperson's mobile telephone numberText;
Optional
TelephoneNumberLLContp1The contactperson's landline telephone numberText;
Optional
RelationshipContp1The relationship with the contactpersonRelationshipCodelist;
Single select choice ;
Optional;
FirstNamesContp2The contact person’s official first namesText;
Optional
LastNameContp2The contact person's official last nameText;
Optional
TelephoneNumberMobileContp2The contactperson's mobile telephone numberText;
Optional
TelephoneNumberLLContp2The contactperson's landline telephone numberText;
Optional
RelationshipContp2The relationship with the contactpersonRelationshipCodelist;
Single select choice ;
Optional ;
EncounterContactTypeThe type of contact with the health professional.ContactTypeCodelist;
Single select choice ;
Optional ;
EncounterStartDateTimeThe date and optionally, the time at which the contact took placeFormat for DateTime should be "YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss";
Optional.
ProblemStartDateOnset of the symptoms. If no symptoms, complete with 1900-01-01.Format for Date should be "YYYY-MM-DD";
Mandatory.
HealthProfessionalIdentificationNumberDmgThe health professional NIHDI identification number of the DMG ownerFormat: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR), and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code);
Mandatory;
SuspectedCaseNoTestPerformedRequire contact tracing because very strong suspicion and no possibility to perform the testBoolean;
Default value: "1";
Mandatory;
MobileAppTestIdIdentifier (17 digits) generated in the Coronalert app on the phone of the patient and communicated by the patient to the doctor. Links a test to a phone.Text (maximum 17 characters)
Mandatory IF patient has Coronalert app installed IMPORTANT: Validation rule provided by DevSide. (UPDATE: 01.09.2020)
MobileAppDatePatientInfectiousContains the date the patient became infectious, and is displayed in the Coronalert app of the patient.Format: YYMMDD
Mandatory IF patient has Coronalert app installed
MobileAppAlertPatient has received a high risk alert in the Coronalert app.Boolean: "Y" / "N"
Mandatory IF patient has Coronalert app installed

B. Valuesets


C. Points of attention

  • In case the patient has a NISS or a NISS Bis number, the regular address information, date of birth and gender should not be provided. This information is available at the COVID-19 central database, through ConsultRN.
  • In case the patient has no NISS or a NISS Bis number, a NISS should be created using the ConsultRN integration in EMD or HIS:
  • In case the patient is a minor (child), one of the parents, guardian or legal representative, should be provided as first contact person to (“FirstNamesContp1”; “LastNameContp1”; “TelephoneNumberMobileContp1”).

D. Destinations

The completed COVID-19 AlertSuspectedCaseNoTestPerformed form should be transferred directly to the:
• COVID19 Laboratory Test Result Database

The transfer methods available for the message LaboratoryTestPrescription form are described in the "Technical guidelines".

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COVID-19 ResultFlagsSuspicionFalsePositiveTest

COVID-19 ResultFlagsSuspicionFalsePositiveTest

When a physician (clinical biologist, GP, ...) receives a positive (“Detected”) COVID-19 Laboratory Test Result, and judges the result to be a false positive result, the physician needs to complete a specific COVID-19 "ResultFlagsSuspicionFalsePositiveTest" form.


A. Content

Translations into Dutch and French of the variables can be found here.

The following table is available to download in CSV and JSON here.

VARIABLESDESCRIPTION
PatientIdentificationNumberPatient NISS identification numberFormat NISS: 11 numbers;
Web service ConsultRn (NL FR)
Validation: modulo97
Mandatory;
FirstNamesPatThe person’s official first namesText;
Mandatory IF no NISS
LastNamePatThe person’s official last nameText;
Mandatory IF no NISS
StreetStreet name of the addressText;
Mandatory IF no NISS
HouseNumberHouse number of the addressText;
Mandatory IF no NISS
HouseNumberLetterA letter following the house numberText;
Mandatory IF no NISS
PostcodePostcode of the addressText;
Mandatory IF no NISS
MunicipalityMunicipality of residenceText;
Mandatory IF no NISS
CountryCountry in which the address is locatedText;
Mandatory IF no NISS
DateOfBirthPatient’s date of birth. An incomplete date (such as only the year) is permittedFormat for Date should be "YYYY-MM-DD";
Mandatory IF no NISS
SexPatient’s administrative sexSexCodelist;
Single select choice ;
Mandatory IF no NISS;
TelephoneNumberMobilePatThe patient's mobile telephone numberText;
Mandatory
TelephoneNumberLLPatThe patient's landline telephone numberText;
Optional, Mandatory IF no TelephoneNumberMobilePat
HealthProfessionalIdentificationNumberPrescrThe health professional NIHDI identification number of the prescriberFormat: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR), and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code;
Mandatory ;
HealthcareProviderIdentificationNumberHospThe organization’s NIHDI identification numberFormat: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR), and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code;
Mandatory IF Hospital;
HealthcareProviderLocationCampus number of the location where the patient is admitted ("VESTIGINGSNR" / "NUMERO DE SITE" granted by FOD/SPF public health)Text;
Mandatory IF patient is/was admitted on campus of hospital
DepartmentSpecialtyThe specialty of the healthcare provider’s department where patient is admittedDepartmentSpecialtyCodelist;
Single select choice ;
Optional (only for Hospital) ;
HealthProfessionalIdentificationNumberDmgThe health professional NIHDI identification number of the DMG ownerFormat: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA (NL/FR), and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code;
Optional
CollectionDateTime1The date and optionally, the time at which the material was collected MandatoryFormat for DateTime should be "YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss"
Mandatory.
SpecimenId1Identification number of the material obtained, as a reference for inquiries to the source organization. In a transmural setting, this number will consist of a specimen number including the identification of the issuing organization, to be unique outside of the borders of an organization.Text;
Optional
TestCode1The code of the executed testUse valueset "TestCodeCodelist";
Single select field;
Mandatory
TestDateTime1The date and optionally, the time at which the test was carried outFormat for DateTime should be "YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss"
Mandatory.
TestResult1The test result. If not done or indeterminate, report as unknown.Use valueset "CVTestResultCodelist".
Single select field.;
Mandatory
HealthcareProviderIdentificationNumberLabThe NIHDI identification number of the laboratory that executed the testFormat: 8 consecutive numbers, as in COBRHA, and therefore without punctuation marks such as spaces, periods, underscores or hyphen and without the authorization code
Mandatory
SuspicionFalsePositiveTestRequire NO contact tracing because very strong suspicion although the test performed is positiveBoolean
Default value: "1"
Mandatory
ResultFlagsFalsePositiveIndication why test result is considered false positiveUse Valueset "ResultFlagsCodelist"
Single select choice
Mandatory

B. Valuesets


C. Points of attention

  • In case the patient has a NISS or a NISS Bis number, the regular address information, date of birth and gender should not be provided. This information is available at the COVID-19 central database, through ConsultRN.
  • In case the patient has no NISS or a NISS Bis number, a NISS should be created using the ConsultRN integration in EMD or HIS:
  • In case the patient is a minor (child), one of the parents, guardian or legal representative, should be provided as first contact person to (“FirstNamesContp1”; “LastNameContp1”; “TelephoneNumberMobileContp1”).

D. Destinations

The completed COVID-19 ResultFlagsSuspicionFalsePositiveTest form should be transferred directly to the:
• COVID19 Laboratory Test Result Database

The transfer methods available for the message "ResultFlagsSuspicionFalsePositiveTest" form are described in the "Technical guidelines".

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COVID-19 LaboratoryTestRequest

COVID-19 LaboratoryTestRequest

The eForm LaboratoryTestRequest is the standardized electronic message developed by Doclr and SMALS that is sent to a laboratory, which has to perform a COVID-19 test, in addition to the sample taken. This electronic message is sent to the eHealth box of the laboratory by the doctor or the sampling station that collects the sample. It can thus be sent by

  • the software package of a general practitioner who takes a sample
  • the generic web application that is available to doctors of public health organizations or occupational physicians, if these doctors take a sample
  • the software package of a sampling station or a generic web application that is available to the sampling stations, if the sample is collected at a sampling station


The detailed description of the eForm LaboratoryTestRequest goes here : NL FR.

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Data providers

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General Practitioners

General Practitioners

A. General

General information for General Practitioners can be found on  NL FR 

B. Messages

Four type of messages towards the COVID-19 Test Results Database are relevant for the General Practitioner:

C. Software solutions for GP's

Following software applications will provide a solution to send the messages "LaboratoryTestPrescription", "ResultFlagsSuspicionFalseNegativeTest" and "AlertSuspectedCaseNoTestPerformed" to the COVID-19 Database at Sciensano.

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Hospital doctors

Hospital doctors

A. General

General information for Hospital doctors can be found on NL FR 

B. Messages

Four type of messages towards the COVID-19 Test Results Database are relevant for physicians working in a hospital:

C. Software solutions

Following software applications will provide a solution to send the messages "LaboratoryTestPrescription", "ResultFlagsSuspicionFalseNegativeTest" and "AlertSuspectedCaseNoTestPerformed" to the COVID-19 Database at Sciensano.

  • Amaron klanten die reeds met WORKFLOWER werken, kunnen op AMARON beroep doen om de COVID-formulieren beschikbaar te maken in Workflower. Dat wil zeggen met zoveel mogelijk pre-fill op basis van de beschikbare koppelingen. Hierbij zal ook een takenlijst (voor het aanvullen van cruciale gegevens: ICE-contact, beroep, enz) mogelijk zijn. AMARON biedt ook overzichtslijsten ter opvolging intern. Van zodra het formulier compleet is, kunnen we ook een koppeling maken die mappings naar bv SNOMED-CT toepast en het bericht in het juiste formaat zet en klaarzet voor verzending (of zelf verzenden, TBD per instelling). Contact = Frederik Lenaerts frederik@amaron.be +32 495 46 57 73.
  • ChipSoft België will provide the COVID-19 forms in their HiX application and make it available for their customers having access to the appropriate HiX components.
  • Infohos: update will follow.
  • Moonchase lab-online: Moonchase can provide a Lab Online plug-in allowing extraction of Covid-19 test results from the database and uploading them to Sciensano in the required format.
  • MyBox: HealthConnect provides hospitals with software to manage their eHealthBox: Unified Messaging Module. The application has a graphical interface (MyBox) that allows users within the organization to receive and send messages, as well as create, send & receive structured eForms forms (such as the COVID forms). NL FR.
  • Nexuzhealth nv will provide the COVID-19 forms in their HIS KWS and make it available for their partners having access to the appropriate HIS KWS components.
  • Synops will provide the COVID-19 forms in their application.
  • UZPrimuz: will provide the COVID-19 forms in their HIS UZPrimuz.
  • Xperthis CARE: Hospitals are advised to create the COVID-19 forms with the forms module in their Xperthis CARE application based on the specifications mentioned in the implementation guide. They can contact the Xperthis helpdesk if needed.
  • Xperthis OmniPro: Hospitals are advised to create the COVID-19 forms with the forms module in their Xperthis OmniPro application based on the specifications mentioned in the implementation guide. They can contact the Xperthis helpdesk if needed.
  • Xperthis EPR/H++: Hospitals are advised to create the COVID-19 forms with the forms module in their Xperthis EPR/H++ application based on the specifications mentioned in the implementation guide. They can contact the Xperthis helpdesk if needed.
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Triage posts

Triage posts

Triage posts are specifically designed centers to examine patients who may be infected with COVID-19. They do this after referral by a doctor. These patients do not have to go to a GP's waiting room or to a hospital emergency room where they can infect others. If necessary, the triage center will then refer them to the hospital for hospitalization. The centers are an initiative of doctors and governments and are part of primary care.

Each triage center is supervised by a medical officer who guarantees the daily functioning of the center. In addition, there are medical coordinators who are responsible for the organization, planning, distribution of doctors, etc.

For an official list of triage posts:

A. General

General information for Triage posts can be found on NL FR

B. Messages

Two type of messages towards the COVID-19 Test Results Database are relevant for the Triage posts:

C. Software solutions

Following software applications will provide a solution to send the messages "LaboratoryTestPrescription" and "AlertSuspectedCaseNoTestPerformed" to the COVID-19 Database at Sciensano.

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Laboratories

Laboratories

Sciensano's legal mandate is to recognize, on behalf of the Minister, the laboratories for clinical biology and the laboratories for anatomopathology. The conditions, modalities and forms to be recognized as a laboratory can be found on the website of the Sciensano Laboratory Quality Service.

Compulsory health insurance reimburses the examinations carried out by a laboratory for clinical biology, anatomopathology or genetics that are included in the nomenclature of medical supplies, provided that these examinations are carried out in recognized laboratories and by qualified healthcare providers.

A. General

General COVID-19 information for laboratories can be found on NL FR

B. Messages

Only two types of messages towards the COVID-19 Test Results Database are relevant for laboratory staff:

Point of attention: the "CoronaTestPrescriptionCode" , the "TelephoneNumberMobilePat", "TelephoneNumberLLPat " are new fields in the message LaboratoryTestResult and address the requirements for contact tracing in the case a person receives a code (the CoronaTestPrescriptionCode) via SMS and is requested to visit a laboratory directly for sampling and testing. In that situation, no LaboratoryTestPrescription needs to completed by the laboratory staff. This process thus replaces the process as described in the recent circular letter of the Federal Public Service Public Health.

More information about the procedure and the CoronaTestPrescriptionCode can be found here (NL FR ).

All results (“Detected”, “Not detected”, “Inconclusive”) of laboratory tests for COVID-19 performed in Belgian intramural and extra mural laboratories should be reported to the central COVID-19 Test Result Database.

C. Software solutions

  • Amaron kan voor intramurale laboratoria zijn EAI inschakelen om bv HL7-ORU berichten om te zetten naar het gewenste Sciensano-bestand (met LOINC mapping indien code beschikbaar) en ook een koppeling maken die mappings van bepaalde velden naar SNOMED-CT toepast en het bericht in het juiste formaat zet en klaarzet voor verzending (of zelf verzenden, TBD per labo). Contact = Frederik Lenaerts frederik@amaron.be +32 495 46 57 73
  • Cegeka Corlabs: intramural laboratories are advised to contact the IT department of their hospital. Extramural laboratories can contact Cegeka for advice.
  • MIPS informed their clients about the possibilities to extract the necessary statistics from the GLIMS application to create the LaboratoryTestResult message. Monday 4.05.2020, additional information will be available for their clients in the helpdesk portal.
  • Moonchase lab-online: u Moonchase can provide a Lab Online plug-in allowing extraction of Covid-19 test results from the database and uploading them to Sciensano in the required format.
  • Molis: update will follow
  • MyBox: HealthConnect provides laboratories with software to manage their eHealthBox: Unified Messaging Module. The application has a graphical interface (MyBox) that allows users within the organization to receive and send messages, as well as create, send & receive structured eForms forms (such as the COVID forms). NL FR.
  • Nexuzhealth nv will provide the COVID-19 LaboratoryTestResult form both LIS UZ Leuven or (secundary) from Nexuzhealth HLI lab result server (if not possible from local LIMS of customer).
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Technical guidelines (Public)

Technical guidelines (Public)

A. Content of the messages

Valuesets


Points of attention

All results (“Detected”, “Not detected”, “Inconclusive”) of laboratory tests for COVID-19 performed in Belgian intramural and extra mural laboratories should be reported to the central COVID-19 Test Result Database.

  • In case the patient has a NISS or a NISS Bis number, the regular address information, date of birth and gender should not be provided. This information is available at the COVID-19 central database, through ConsultRN.
  • In case the patient has no NISS or a NISS Bis number, a NISS should be created using the ConsultRN integration in EMD or HIS:
  • In case the patient is a minor (child), one of the parents, guardian or legal representative, should be provided as first contact person to (“FirstNamesContp1”; “LastNameContp1”; “TelephoneNumberMobileContp1”).

B. Format of the requested file

B.1. JAVASCRIPT OBJECT NOTATION (JSON)

Every requested field has to be provided also the optional fields, even when the values are missing or false. The reason is that this way every record will have the same structure. Although this is not necessary, this assures us that the field names are correctly spelled. If we do not find a field, we will know something is wrong and we can act upon this.
The structure of the record is completely flattened and this is done on purpose. This makes it easier and more transparent to load the data in a database and compare the original record with the result programmatically.

You can find the links to examples of the four messages in JSON format in this folder:

Example of message “LaboratoryTestPrescription” in JSON format
Example of message “LaboratoryTestResult” in JSON format
Example of message “LaboratoryTestResultVariants” in JSON format
Example of message "RapidTestResult" in JSON format
Example of message “ResultFlagsSuspicionFalseNegativeTest” in JSON format
Example of message “ResultFlagsSuspicionFalsePositiveTest” in JSON format
Example of message “AlertSuspectedCaseNoTestPerformed” in JSON format

Name of the JSON messages

We kindly ask you to use following names for the JSON messages:

  • RIZIVnrSender_LaboratoryTestPrescription_yymmddhhmmss
  • RIZIVnrSender_LaboratoryTestResult_yymmddhhmmss
  • RIZIVnrSender_LaboratoryTestResultVariants_yymmddhhmmss
  • RIZIVnrSender_RapidTestResult_yymmddhhmmss
  • RIZIVnrSender_ResultFlagsSuspicionFalseNegativeTest_yymmddhhmmss
  • RIZIVnrSender_ResultFlagsSuspicionFalsePositiveTest_yymmddhhmmss
  • RIZIVnrSender_AlertSuspectedCaseNoTestPerformed_yymmddhhmmss

Points of attention

  • Multiple records can be included in a .json file.
  • All records should have exactly the same structure (missing values and ‘false’ have to be present also).

B.2. Comma-Separated Values (CSV)

Every requested field has to be provided, including the optional fields, even when the values are missing or false. The reason is that this way every record will have the same structure. In a csv containing more than 1 record this has of course be the case. This way the complete csv can be treated as one table.

You can find links to an example for each of the four messages in CSV format in this folder:

Example of message “LaboratoryTestPrescription” in CSV format
Example of message “LaboratoryTestResult” in CSV format
Example of message “LaboratoryTestResultVariants” in CSV format
Example of message "RapidTestResult" in CSV format
Example of message “ResultFlagsSuspicionFalseNegativeTest” in CSV format
Example of message “ResultFlagsSuspicionFalsePositiveTest” in CSV format
Example of message “AlertSuspectedCaseNoTestPerformed” in CSV format

Name of the CSV messages

We kindly ask you to use following names for the csv files:

  • RIZIVnrSender_LaboratoryTestPrescription_yymmddhhmmss
  • RIZIVnrSender_LaboratoryTestResult_yymmddhhmmss
  • RIZIVnrSender_LaboratoryTestResultVariants_yymmddhhmmss
  • RIZIVnrSender_RapidTestResult_yymmddhhmmss
  • RIZIVnrSender_ResultFlagsSuspicionFalseNegativeTest_yymmddhhmmss
  • RIZIVnrSender_ResultFlagsSuspicionFalsePositiveTest_yymmddhhmmss
  • RIZIVnrSender_AlertSuspectedCaseNoTestPerformed_yymmddhhmmss

Points of attention

  • A csv can contain multiple records.
  • All records should have exactly the same structure (missing values and ‘false’ have to be present also).

C. Description of the transportation methods

C.1. EFORM

An eForm has been created for this specific purpose containing all the requested fields. The data on the eForm will be transformed into the required csv and sent via the eHBox to the eHBox of the COVID19 Laboratory Test Result Database.


C.2. EHBOX

If eForm is not an option you can use the eHBox directly for sending the required json or csv files following the specifications mentioned in this document.

Please send the message to the following address:

  • ehealth environment: production
  • type: “EHP”
  • value: “1990003696”
  • application ID: “” (an empty string)
  • quality: “INSTITUTION_EHP”

Points of attention

  • Add a “document title” (also called “description”) for the message.
  • Send the “content” (or “payload”) as an attachment (“annex” in ehbox terminology).
  • The file format has to be non-binary, e.g. JSON or CSV.
  • We only support 1 attachment per message; if you want to send multiple attachments, you’ll have to send them as multiple messages.
  • The encoding of the attachment is expected to be in UTF-8.

C.3. sFTP

We also give you the possibility to send us the requested files directly to our SFTP server. If you opt for this solution, we need you to give us information so we can set it up specifically for your organization. You can do this by sending a mail to covid19lab.healthdata@sciensano.be.

The mail has to contain:

  • Organization name
  • Email address of the person of your organization who will receive
    • the account information
    • the public key to use when authenticating
    • A document describing the connection information
    • a test file that we would like you to send to our SFTP server

Points of attention

In the case of SFTP we have to be sure that the complete file has arrived before reading the file. We propose to do this by means of another file with the same name as the file with the data but with extension ‘ok’. You have to send this ‘.ok’ file after sending the file with the data. This way we know which files are ready for integration.

  • The encoding of the file is expected to be in UTF-8.

C.4. HTTPS

As a final resort we have setup a HTTPS page. This way you avoid having to use a SFTP client. The files however have to be loaded manually. If you opt for this solution we need you to give us information so we can set it up specifically for your organization. You can do this by sending a mail to covid19lab.healthdata@sciensano.be.

The mail has to contain:

  • Organization name
  • Email address of the person of your organization who will receive
    • the account information
    • A document describing the connection information
    • a test file that we would like you to upload via our HTTPS site.

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Software solutions

Software solutions

A. Software solutions for General Practitioners (GP)

For general practitioners, an integration of the COVID-19 forms "LaboratoryTestPrescription", "ResultFlagsSuspicionFalseNegativeTest", and "AlertSuspectedCaseNoTestPerformed " is foreseen as an eForm, created by the company HealthConnect and available in the following applications: CareConnect General Practitioner, CGM Daktari, CGM Windoc, HEALTH one, Medinect, Medispring, OMNIPRO and Pricare. Integration with Prodoc is in progress.

B. Triage Posts (TP)

Intramural Triage Posts (TP)

Physicians working at an intramural triage post, are advised to use the solution available at their hospital for the completion of the COVID-19 eForms "LaboratoryTestPrescription " and "AlertSuspectedCaseNoTestPerformed" .

  • Amaron klanten die reeds met WORKFLOWER werken, kunnen op AMARON beroep doen om de COVID-formulieren beschikbaar te maken in Workflower. Dat wil zeggen met zoveel mogelijk pre-fill op basis van de beschikbare koppelingen. Hierbij zal ook een takenlijst (voor het aanvullen van cruciale gegevens: ICE-contact, beroep, enz) mogelijk zijn. AMARON biedt ook overzichtslijsten ter opvolging intern. Van zodra het formulier compleet is, kunnen we ook een koppeling maken die mappings naar bv SNOMED-CT toepast en het bericht in het juiste formaat zet en klaarzet voor verzending (of zelf verzenden, TBD per instelling). Contact = Frederik Lenaerts frederik@amaron.be +32 495 46 57 73.
  • ChipSoft België will provide the COVID-19 forms in their HiX application and make it available for their customers having access to the appropriate HiX components.
  • Infohos: update will follow.
  • Moonchase lab-online: Moonchase can provide a Lab Online plug-in allowing extraction of Covid-19 test results from the database and uploading them to Sciensano in the required format.
  • MyBox: HealthConnect provides hospitals with software to manage their eHealthBox: Unified Messaging Module. The application has a graphical interface (MyBox) that allows users within the organization to receive and send messages, as well as create, send & receive structured eForms forms (such as the COVID forms). NL FR.
  • Nexuzhealth nv will provide the COVID-19 forms in their HIS KWS and make it available for their partners having access to the appropriate HIS KWS components.
  • Synops will provide the COVID-19 forms in their application.
  • UZPrimuz: will provide the COVID-19 forms in their HIS UZPrimuz.
  • Xperthis CARE: Hospitals are advised to create the COVID-19 forms with the forms module in their Xperthis CARE application based on the specifications mentioned in the implementation guide. They can contact the Xperthis helpdesk if needed.
  • Xperthis OmniPro: Hospitals are advised to create the COVID-19 forms with the forms module in their Xperthis OmniPro application based on the specifications mentioned in the implementation guide. They can contact the Xperthis helpdesk if needed.
  • Xperthis EPR/H++: Hospitals are advised to create the COVID-19 forms with the forms module in their Xperthis EPR/H++ application based on the specifications mentioned in the implementation guide. They can contact the Xperthis helpdesk if needed.

Extramural Triage Post (TP)

For physicians working at an extramural triage post, the COVID-19 eForms "LaboratoryTestPrescription " and "AlertSuspectedCaseNoTestPerformed" can be used through:

For physicians working at an extramural triage post, that work send the sample to the National COVID-19 Testing Platform (CyberLab – GLIMS)

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  • How to create an account: manual
  • There is a national callcenter nummer for questions about access to the national COVID-19 testing platform: +32 (0) 2 223 00 00
  • Official communication to the triage post about use of national COVID-19 testing platform is expected on Saturday May 2nd. 2020.

C. Software solutions for Hospitals

Physicians working at a hospital should be able to encode the COVID-19 LaboratoryTestPrescription form in their Hospital Information System or Laboratory Information System. Due to its specificity, it is unlikely that these systems currently are able to capture the requested information in the requested format. Therefore, the creation of a HIS of LIS integrated or “stand alone form” by hospital IT staff or the IT service provider of the hospital is advised.

  • Amaron klanten die reeds met WORKFLOWER werken, kunnen op AMARON beroep doen om de COVID-formulieren beschikbaar te maken in Workflower. Dat wil zeggen met zoveel mogelijk pre-fill op basis van de beschikbare koppelingen. Hierbij zal ook een takenlijst (voor het aanvullen van cruciale gegevens: ICE-contact, beroep, enz) mogelijk zijn. AMARON biedt ook overzichtslijsten ter opvolging intern. Van zodra het formulier compleet is, kunnen we ook een koppeling maken die mappings naar bv SNOMED-CT toepast en het bericht in het juiste formaat zet en klaarzet voor verzending (of zelf verzenden, TBD per instelling). Contact = Frederik Lenaerts frederik@amaron.be +32 495 46 57 73.
  • ChipSoft België will provide the COVID-19 forms in their HiX application and make it available for their customers having access to the appropriate HiX components.
  • Infohos: update will follow.
  • Moonchase lab-online: Moonchase can provide a Lab Online plug-in allowing extraction of Covid-19 test results from the database and uploading them to Sciensano in the required format.
  • MyBox: HealthConnect provides hospitals with software to manage their eHealthBox: Unified Messaging Module. The application has a graphical interface (MyBox) that allows users within the organization to receive and send messages, as well as create, send & receive structured eForms forms (such as the COVID forms). NL FR.
  • Nexuzhealth nv will provide the COVID-19 forms in their HIS KWS and make it available for their partners having access to the appropriate HIS KWS components.
  • Synops will provide the COVID-19 forms in their application.
  • UZPrimuz: will provide the COVID-19 forms in their HIS UZPrimuz.
  • Xperthis CARE: Hospitals are advised to create the COVID-19 forms with the forms module in their Xperthis CARE application based on the specifications mentioned in the implementation guide. They can contact the Xperthis helpdesk if needed.
  • Xperthis OmniPro: Hospitals are advised to create the COVID-19 forms with the forms module in their Xperthis OmniPro application based on the specifications mentioned in the implementation guide. They can contact the Xperthis helpdesk if needed.
  • Xperthis EPR/H++: Hospitals are advised to create the COVID-19 forms with the forms module in their Xperthis EPR/H++ application based on the specifications mentioned in the implementation guide. They can contact the Xperthis helpdesk if needed.

D. Software solutions for Laboratories

  • Amaron kan voor intramurale laboratoria zijn EAI inschakelen om bv HL7-ORU berichten om te zetten naar het gewenste Sciensano-bestand (met LOINC mapping indien code beschikbaar) en ook een koppeling maken die mappings van bepaalde velden naar SNOMED-CT toepast en het bericht in het juiste formaat zet en klaarzet voor verzending (of zelf verzenden, TBD per labo). Contact = Frederik Lenaerts frederik@amaron.be +32 495 46 57 73
  • Cegeka Corlabs: intramural laboratories are advised to contact the IT department of their hospital. Extramural laboratories can contact Cegeka for advice.
  • MIPS informed their clients about the possibilities to extract the necessary statistics from the GLIMS application to create the LaboratoryTestResult message. Monday 4.05.2020, additional information will be available for their clients in the helpdesk portal.
  • Moonchase lab-online: u Moonchase can provide a Lab Online plug-in allowing extraction of Covid-19 test results from the database and uploading them to Sciensano in the required format.
  • Molis: update will follow
  • MyBox: HealthConnect provides laboratories with software to manage their eHealthBox: Unified Messaging Module. The application has a graphical interface (MyBox) that allows users within the organization to receive and send messages, as well as create, send & receive structured eForms forms (such as the COVID forms). NL FR.
  • Nexuzhealth nv will provide the COVID-19 LaboratoryTestResult form both LIS UZ Leuven or (secundary) from Nexuzhealth HLI lab result server (if not possible from local LIMS of customer).
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