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By registering to access and/or download the Registration Content, you will be able to access and/or download (where applicable) the Registration Content which contains Agency developed products and third party developed products from time to time, including:
the Australian National Terminology release comprising the International Release of SNOMED CT® 1 together with the Australian national extensions (e.g. SNOMED CT AU) and any Australian national derivatives (e.g. Australian Medicines Terminology); some third party terminology products licensed to the Agency by third parties;
This release is maintained against the February 2024 SNOMED CT International Edition.
Identifying the version of this release of SNOMED CT-AU
When using codes from this release (for example, in clinical documents, maps, or terminology servers) the following string should be used to identify the version of this release: http://snomed.info/sct/32506021000036107/version/20250131
Inclusions
This release contains the following content, accessible from the NCTS website:
Status
Name and version
New
SNOMED CT-AU 31 January 2025 (RF2 FULL)
New
SNOMED CT-AU31 January 2025(RF2 SNAPSHOT)
New
SNOMED CT-AU 31 January 2025 (RF2 ALL)
New
SNOMED CT-AU Release Note 31 January 2025 (this document)
New
AMT CSV 20250131
New
AMT TSV 20250131
New
FHIR Value Sets v20250131
New
FHIR Concept Maps v20250131
New
TSV format reference sets v20250131
Change summary
This section summarises the changes in this release and provides notice about planned future work. Changes made to resolve data issues will be listed if the potential impact on systems or patient care exceeds a threshold determined by an internal risk matrix assessment.
In addition to the modelling of new products, based on the 1 February 2025 PBS and RPBS schedule, a number of other products have been modelled in this release.
SCT-AU
Requested Content
Request submissions for new concepts and descriptions have been added in this release from RCPA, Queensland Health, Queensland Children’s Hospital and Telstra Health.
FHIR
Requested content
A new Value Set “Diagnostic Imaging Modality” and new Concept Map “Healthcare Identifiers Service Organisation Service Type to Service Type” were requested and added in this release.
Future changes
Terminology
Category/ID
Description
SNOMED CT‑AU
EDRS
With the release of the new Australian emergency department reference set as of January 2019, there are plans to deprecate the original Emergency Department Reference (EDRS) set in a forthcoming release. Current users of the EDRS will be consulted prior to confirming the deprecation date.
Upcoming releases
The upcoming release schedule will be as follows:
Wednesday 26 February 2025
Thursday 27 March 2025
Monday 28 April 2025
News and events /
RCPA – Pathology Terminology and Information Models and draft FHIR reference set 31 January 2025 release note
RCPA – Pathology Terminology and Information Models and draft FHIR reference set 31 January 2025 release note
Jan 23, 2025
Release summary: RCPA – Pathology Terminology and Information Models v20250131
This end product contains terminology and information model resources and draft FHIR reference set resources, developed and owned by the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA).[1]
These resources have been developed as part of the National Pathology Terminology and Information Standardisation Plan. More information about development and reviews can be accessed on the RCPA website.
Please note: these resources are now labelled as SPIA (Standards for Pathology Informatics in Australia), having previously been known as APUTS (Australian Pathology Units and Terminology Standards).
Disclaimer
The Australian Digital Health Agency (the Agency) provides the information in this release note (“Information”) available in good faith but on an “as is” basis without any representation or warranty as to its accuracy or completeness. The Agency also makes this end product (“Product”) available in accordance with the RCPA Pathology Terminology and Information Models Terms of Use v1.0, which can be found in the same package where you downloaded this release note. The Agency does not accept any responsibility and, to the extent permitted by law, excludes all liability in connection with any use or inability to use the Information or the Product. As the Information or Product is of a general nature only, it is up to any person using or wishing to use the Information or Product to ensure that they are accurate, complete and suitable for the circumstances of their use.
[1] The copyright for the terminology and information model resources is owned by The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA).
Audience
The audience for this end product includes those involved in pathology informatics standards development, the implementation of standards related to terminology, information and units by pathology practices and their customers, and structured reporting of carcinoma.
Release rationale
This package contains an updated version of the Requesting Pathology Terminology Reference Set and draft Structured Pathology Reporting of Cancer FHIR Reference Sets.
This release includes:
Status
Identifier
Name
Description
New
EP-4081:2025
RCPA – Pathology Terminology and Information Models v20250131 (this document)
Contains the Terms of Use for users downloading the RCPA Pathology Terminology and Information Models.
New
DH-4080:2025
RCPA Top 50 Priority Tests for SPIA Adoption December 2024
The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) has been contracted by the Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA) to collate pathology requesting data from a range of sources with the intent to develop a Priority Tests/panels for Standardised Pathology Informatics in Australia (SPIA) adoption which any laboratory can utilise as a starting point to begin the SPIA Implementation process. More information about how this was developed can be found here: RCPA – Top 50 Priority Tests/Panels for SPIA adoption
New
DH-4086:2025
RCPA Chemical Pathology Blood Gases Information Model December 2024
Provides a set of terms for reporting blood gases in Australia, along with their associated codes. Specifically, it provides a structured report model and Preferred Terms for reporting blood gas test results, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
Updated
DH-4079:2025
RCPA SPIA Anatomical Pathology Cervical Cancer FHIR mapping December 2024
Provides a set of terms for reporting Cervical cancer in Australia, along with their associated codes. Specifically, it provides a structured report model and Preferred Terms for surgical pathology reporting, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
Updated
DH-4078:2025
RCPA SPIA Anatomical Pathology Colorectal Cancer FHIR mapping December 2024
Provides a set of terms for reporting Colorectal cancer in Australia, along with their associated codes. Specifically, it provides a structured report model and Preferred Terms for surgical pathology reporting, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
Updated
DH-4077:2025
RCPA SPIA Anatomical Pathology Endometrial Cancer FHIR mapping December 2024
Provides a set of terms for reporting Endometrial cancer in Australia, along with their associated codes. Specifically, it provides a structured report model and Preferred Terms for surgical pathology reporting, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
Updated
DH-4076:2025
RCPA SPIA Anatomical Pathology Gastric Cancer Report Information Model Terminology December 2024
Provides a set of terms for gastric cancer reporting in Australia, along with their associated codes. Specifically, it provides a structured report model and Preferred Terms for reporting on gastric cancer, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
Updated
DH-4073:2025
RCPA SPIA Anatomical Pathology Ovary Fallopian Tube Cancer FHIR mapping December 2024
Provides a set of terms for reporting Ovarian or Fallopian tube cancer in Australia, along with their associated codes. Specifically, it provides a structured report model and Preferred Terms for surgical pathology reporting, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
Updated
DH-4070:2025
RCPA SPIA Anatomical Pathology Polypectomy FHIR mapping December 2024
Provides a set of terms for reporting Polypectomies in Australia, along with their associated codes. Specifically, it provides a structured report model and Preferred Terms for surgical pathology reporting, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
Updated
DH-4075:2025
RCPA SPIA Anatomical Pathology Prostate Cancer Radical Information Model Terminology December 2024
Provides a set of terms for prostate cancer (radical prostatectomy) reporting in Australia, along with their associated codes. Specifically, it provides a structured report model and Preferred Terms for reporting on prostate cancer (radical prostatectomy), which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
Updated
DH-4074:2025
RCPA SPIA Anatomical Pathology Generic Surgical Pathology Report Information Model Terminology December 2024
Provides a set of terms for reporting surgical pathology in Australia, along with their associated codes. Specifically, it provides a structured report model and Preferred Terms for surgical pathology reporting, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
Updated
DH-4072:2025
RCPA SPIA Chemical Pathology Blood Gases Terminology Reference Set December 2024
Provides a set of terms for requesting and reporting blood gases in Australia, along with their associated codes. Specifically, it provides terms for requesting and reporting blood gases from 8 different specimens, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
Updated
DH-4071:2025
RCPA SPIA Chemical Pathology Harmonised Reference Intervals tables December 2024
Provides a list of Harmonised Reference intervals (HRI) for 18 common chemical pathology analytes with separate ranges applied to paediatric and adult samples. The HRIs were developed to reduce confusion surrounding inconsistencies associated with flagging of abnormal results and the comparison of results from various laboratories within Australia. The HRI can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
Updated
DH-4069:2025
RCPA SPIA Chemical Pathology Reporting Terminology Reference Set December 2024
Provides a set of terms for reporting chemical pathology in Australia, along with their associated codes and preferred units. Specifically, it provides Preferred Terms and units for reporting chemical pathology test results, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report. Additionally, this reference set provides implementation guidance on whether it is safe for tests from different laboratories or from the same laboratory over time to be reported on the same line in a cumulative report or as points in the same line on a graph.
Updated
DH-4068:2025
RCPA SPIA Colorectal Cancer Report Information Model Terminology August 2022
Provides a set of terms for colorectal cancer reporting in Australia, along with their associated codes. Specifically, it provides a structured report model and Preferred Terms for reporting on colorectal cancer, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
Updated
DH-4059:2025
RCPA SPIA Cytopathology Information Model Terminology December 2024
Provides a set of terms for reporting cytopathology in Australia, along with their associated codes. Specifically, it provides a structured report model and Preferred Terms for reporting cytopathology test results, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
Updated
DH-4067:2025
RCPA SPIA Genetic Pathology Information Model Terminology December 2024
Provides a set of terms for genetic reporting in Australia, along with their associated codes. Specifically, it provides a structured report model and Preferred Terms for reporting genetics, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
Updated
DH-4066:2025
RCPA SPIA Haematology Transfusion Reporting Terminology Reference Set December 2024
Provides a set of terms for reporting haematology in Australia, along with their associated codes and preferred units. Specifically, it provides Preferred Terms and units for reporting haematology test results, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
Updated
DH-4047:2025
RCPA SPIA Immunopathology Reporting Terminology Reference Set December 2024
Provides a set of terms for reporting immunopathology in Australia, along with their associated codes and preferred units. Specifically, it provides Preferred Terms and units for reporting immunopathology test results, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
Updated
DH-4046:2025
RCPA SPIA Microbiology Serology Molecular Reporting Terminology Reference Set December 2024
Provides a set of terms for reporting microbiology serology and molecular tests in Australia, along with their associated codes and preferred units. Specifically, it provides Preferred Terms and units for reporting microbiology serology and molecular test results, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
Updated
DH-4045:2025
RCPA SPIA Microbiology Subset of Organisms December 2024
Provides a set of terms for reporting microbiology organisms in Australia, along with their associated SNOMED CT codes. Specifically, it provides Preferred Terms for reporting microbiology test results, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
Updated
DH-4044:2025
RCPA SPIA Urine Microbiology Information Model Terminology and Salmonella Information Model Terminology December 2024
Provides a mindmap overview of the RCPA model for microbiology reports where salmonella is identified, including referral to reference laboratory, and notifications to public health registries. This also contains a mindmap overview of the RCPA model for reporting the results of Urine microscopy, culture and sensitivities. It details the relevant data elements and their LOINC codes to be used, along with any specific result codes.
Updated
DH-4043:2025
RCPA SPIA Preferred Units Table December 2024
Provides a list of preferred units and UCUM terms used commonly in pathology reporting. It was created to provide a convenient file of preferred units to assist with implementations.
Updated
DH-4042:2025
RCPA SPIA Requesting Allergens Terminology Reference Set December 2024
Provides a set of terms for requesting allergens in Australia, along with their associated SNOMED CT codes. It is intended to enable the requesting of the majority of allergens commonly found in Australia, with the specific terms and codes enhancing the context of information provided to laboratory staff and clinicians.
Updated
DH-4041:2025
RCPA SPIA Requesting Pathology Terminology December 2024
Provides a set of terms for requesting pathology in Australia, along with their associated SNOMED CT codes. It is intended to provide a request terminology reference set for the most commonly requested terms used in both public and private practice.
No Change
DH-3967:2024
RCPA SPIA Thyroid Cytology Information Model Terminology August 2022
Provides a mindmap overview of the RCPA model for reporting the results of thyroid cytology investigations. It details the relevant data elements and their LOINC codes to be used, along with any specific result codes.
Removed
DH-3979:2024
RCPA SPIA Requesting Pathology Terminology Reference Set August 2022
Provides a set of terms for requesting pathology in Australia, along with their associated SNOMED CT codes. It is intended to provide a request terminology reference set for the most commonly requested terms used in both public and private practice.
Removed
DH-3958:2024
RCPA SPIA Reporting Pathology Terminology Reference Set August 2022
Provides a set of terms for reporting pathology in Australia, along with their associated LOINC codes. It is intended to provide a reporting terminology reference set for the most commonly requested terms used in both public and private practice.
Removed
DH-4012:2024
RCPA SPIA Requesting Pathology Terminology Reference Set July 2024
Provides a set of terms for requesting pathology in Australia, along with their associated SNOMED CT codes. It is intended to provide a request terminology reference set for the most commonly requested terms used in both public and private practice.
Removed
DH-4013:2024
RCPA SPIA Haematology Transfusion Reporting Terminology Reference Set July 2024
Provides a set of terms for reporting haematology in Australia, along with their associated codes and preferred units. Specifically, it provides Preferred Terms and units for reporting haematology test results, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
Recommended reading
The NCTS document library provides an extensive list of introductory and technical documentation to support your use of terminology products and tools. You can find out more by visiting Learn on our website.
Key guidance includes:
Introduction to SNOMED CT-AU presentation and webinar
SNOMED CT‑AU Australian Technical Implementation Guide
This release is maintained against the February 2024 SNOMED CT International Edition.
Identifying the version of this release of SNOMED CT-AU
When using codes from this release (for example, in clinical documents, maps, or terminology servers) the following string should be used to identify the version of this release: http://snomed.info/sct/32506021000036107/version/20241231
Inclusions
This release contains the following content, accessible from the NCTS website:
Status
Name and version
New
SNOMED CT-AU 31 December 2024 (RF2 FULL)
New
SNOMED CT-AU31 December 2024(RF2 SNAPSHOT)
New
SNOMED CT-AU 31 December 2024 (RF2 ALL)
New
SNOMED CT-AU Release Note 31 December 2024 (this document)
New
AMT CSV 20241231
New
AMT TSV 20241231
New
FHIR Value Sets v20241231
New
FHIR Concept Maps v20241231
New
TSV format reference sets v20241231
Change summary
This section summarises the changes in this release and provides notice about planned future work. Changes made to resolve data issues will be listed if the potential impact on systems or patient care exceeds a threshold determined by an internal risk matrix assessment.
In addition to the modelling of new products, based on the 1 January 2025 PBS and RPBS schedule, a number of other products have been modelled in this release.
SCT-AU
Requested content
Request submissions for new concepts and descriptions have been added in this release from RCPA, Queensland Health, Queensland Children’s Hospital and Telstra Health.
Reference Set
Requested content
The Diagnostic imaging modality reference set is provided to record the type of device, process or method used to acquire or produce the image or data for diagnostic imaging procedures. This reference set is applicable for use in the ‘Modality’ data element, within the Medical Imaging Request data group from the AUReqDI specification as part of the Sparked Accelerator program.
Reference Set
Requested content
The Western Australian Schedule 4 Monitored Medicines reference set can be used by prescribing and dispensing systems to identify medicines that are to be monitored in WA Health’s Real Time Prescription Monitoring (RTPM) system ScriptCheckWA.
Reference Set
Requested content
The following Reference Sets have been updated to include concepts from the Trade product pack reference set: • ACT Reportable Schedule 4 medications reference set • Victoria reportable Schedule 4 medications reference set
Future changes
Terminology
Category/ID
Description
SNOMED CT‑AU
EDRS
With the release of the new Australian emergency department reference set as of January 2019, there are plans to deprecate the original Emergency Department Reference (EDRS) set in a forthcoming release. Current users of the EDRS will be consulted prior to confirming the deprecation date.
This release is maintained against the January 2024 SNOMED CT International Edition.
Identifying the version of this release of SNOMED CT-AU
When using codes from this release (for example, in clinical documents, maps, or terminology servers) the following string should be used to identify the version of this release: http://snomed.info/sct/32506021000036107/version/20241130
Inclusions
This release contains the following content, accessible from the NCTS website:
Status
Name and version
New
SNOMED CT-AU 30 November 2024 (RF2 FULL)
New
SNOMED CT-AU30 November 2024(RF2 SNAPSHOT)
New
SNOMED CT-AU 30 November 2024 (RF2 ALL)
New
SNOMED CT-AU Release Note 30 November 2024 (this document)
New
AMT CSV 20241130
New
AMT TSV 20241130
New
FHIR Value Sets v20241130
New
TSV format reference sets v20241130
Change summary
This section summarises the changes in this release and provides notice about planned future work. Changes made to resolve data issues will be listed if the potential impact on systems or patient care exceeds a threshold determined by an internal risk matrix assessment.
In addition to the modelling of new products, based on the 1 December 2024 PBS and RPBS schedule, a number of other products have been modelled in this release.
SCT-AU
Requested Content
Request submissions for new concepts and descriptions have been added in this release from Health Direct. RCPA, Queensland Health and Queensland Children’s Hospital.
Reference Set
Requested content
The following Reference Sets have been updated to include concepts from the Trade product pack reference set: • Schedule 8 medications reference set • Northern Territory Reportable Schedule 4 medications reference set • South Australia reportable Schedule 4 medications reference set • Tasmanian Schedule 4 Monitored Medicines Reference Set • Western Australia Health Schedule 4 restricted medicines for public hospitals reference set
Reference Set
Requested content
The following Reference Sets are newly created: • Adverse reaction severity reference set • Diagnostic imaging contrast use reference set • Pathology fasting status reference set • Service request urgency reference set
Future changes
Terminology
Category/ID
Description
SNOMED CT‑AU
EDRS
With the release of the new Australian emergency department reference set as of January 2019, there are plans to deprecate the original Emergency Department Reference (EDRS) set in a forthcoming release. Current users of the EDRS will be consulted prior to confirming the deprecation date.
Upcoming releases
The upcoming release schedule will be as follows:
Friday 20 December 2024
Wednesday 29 January 2025
Wednesday 26 February 2025
News and events /
RCPA – Pathology Terminology and Information Models 30 November 2024 release note
RCPA – Pathology Terminology and Information Models 30 November 2024 release note
Release summary: RCPA – Pathology Terminology and Information Models v20241130
This end product contains terminology and information model resources, developed and owned by the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA).[1]
These resources have been developed as part of the National Pathology Terminology and Information Standardisation Plan. More information about development and reviews can be accessed on the RCPA website.
Please note: these resources are now labelled as SPIA (Standards for Pathology Informatics in Australia), having previously been known as APUTS (Australian Pathology Units and Terminology Standards).
Disclaimer
The Australian Digital Health Agency (the Agency) provides the information in this release note (“Information”) available in good faith but on an “as is” basis without any representation or warranty as to its accuracy or completeness. The Agency also makes this end product (“Product”) available in accordance with the RCPA Pathology Terminology and Information Models Terms of Use v1.0, which can be found in the same package where you downloaded this release note. The Agency does not accept any responsibility and, to the extent permitted by law, excludes all liability in connection with any use or inability to use the Information or the Product. As the Information or Product is of a general nature only, it is up to any person using or wishing to use the Information or Product to ensure that they are accurate, complete and suitable for the circumstances of their use.
[1] The copyright for the terminology and information model resources is owned by The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA).
Audience
The audience for this end product includes those involved in pathology informatics standards development, and the implementation of standards related to terminology, information and units by pathology practices and their customers.
Release rationale
This package contains an updated version of the Requesting Pathology Terminology Reference Set. This release includes:
Status
Identifier
Name
Description
New
DH-4040:2024
RCPA SPIA Requesting Pathology Terminology September 2024
Provides a set of terms for requesting pathology in Australia, along with their associated SNOMED CT codes. It is intended to provide a request terminology reference set for the most commonly requested terms used in both public and private practice.
Updated
DH-4012:2024
RCPA SPIA Requesting Pathology Terminology Reference Set July 2024
Provides a set of terms for requesting pathology in Australia, along with their associated SNOMED CT codes. It is intended to provide a request terminology reference set for the most commonly requested terms used in both public and private practice.
New
DH-3968:2024
RCPA SPIA Chemical Pathology Reporting Terminology Reference Set September 2022
Provides a set of terms for reporting chemical pathology in Australia, along with their associated codes and preferred units. Specifically, it provides Preferred Terms and units for reporting chemical pathology test results, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report. Additionally, this reference set provides implementation guidance on whether it is safe for tests from different laboratories or from the same laboratory over time to be reported on the same line in a cumulative report or as points in the same line on a graph.
New
DH-4037:2024
RCPA SPIA Haematology Transfusion Reporting Terminology Reference Set October 2024
Provides a set of terms for reporting haematology in Australia, along with their associated codes and preferred units. Specifically, it provides Preferred Terms and units for reporting haematology test results, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
New
DH-4038:2024
RCPA SPIA Immunopathology Reporting Terminology Reference Set September 2024
Provides a set of terms for reporting immunopathology in Australia, along with their associated codes and preferred units. Specifically, it provides Preferred Terms and units for reporting immunopathology test results, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
No Change
DH-3979:2024
RCPA SPIA Requesting Pathology Terminology Reference Set August 2022
Provides a set of terms for requesting pathology in Australia, along with their associated SNOMED CT codes. It is intended to provide a request terminology reference set for the most commonly requested terms used in both public and private practice.
No Change
DH-3971:2024
RCPA SPIA Blood Gases Terminology Reference Set August 2022
Provides a set of terms for requesting and reporting blood gases in Australia, along with their associated codes. Specifically, it provides terms for requesting and reporting blood gases from 8 different specimens, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
No Change
DH-3960:2024
RCPA SPIA Cervical Cancer FHIR mapping August 2022
Provides a set of terms for reporting Cervical cancer in Australia, along with their associated codes. Specifically, it provides a structured report model and Preferred Terms for surgical pathology reporting, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
No Change
DH-3969:2024
RCPA SPIA Chemical Pathology Harmonised Reference Intervals tables August 2024
Provides a list of Harmonised Reference intervals (HRI) for 18 common chemical pathology analytes with separate ranges applied to paediatric and adult samples. The HRIs were developed to reduce confusion surrounding inconsistencies associated with flagging of abnormal results and the comparison of results from various laboratories within Australia. The HRI can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
No Change
DH-3961:2024
RCPA SPIA Colorectal Cancer FHIR mapping August 2022
Provides a set of terms for reporting Colorectal cancer in Australia, along with their associated codes. Specifically, it provides a structured report model and Preferred Terms for surgical pathology reporting, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
No Change
DH-3980:2024
RCPA SPIA Cytopathology Information Model Terminology August 2022
Provides a set of terms for reporting cytopathology in Australia, along with their associated codes. Specifically, it provides a structured report model and Preferred Terms for reporting cytopathology test results, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
No Change
DH-3962:2024
RCPA SPIA Endometrial Cancer FHIR mapping August 2022
Provides a set of terms for reporting Endometrial cancer in Australia, along with their associated codes. Specifically, it provides a structured report model and Preferred Terms for surgical pathology reporting, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
No Change
DH-3970:2024
RCPA SPIA Gastric Cancer Report Information Model Terminology August 2022
Provides a set of terms for gastric cancer reporting in Australia, along with their associated codes. Specifically, it provides a structured report model and Preferred Terms for reporting on gastric cancer, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
No Change
DH-3963:2024
RCPA SPIA Generic Surgical Pathology Report Information Model Terminology August 2022
Provides a set of terms for reporting surgical pathology in Australia, along with their associated codes. Specifically, it provides a structured report model and Preferred Terms for surgical pathology reporting, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
No Change
DH-3977:2024
RCPA SPIA Genetic Pathology Information Model Terminology August 2022
Provides a set of terms for genetic reporting in Australia, along with their associated codes. Specifically, it provides a structured report model and Preferred Terms for reporting genetics, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
No Change
DH-4013:2024
RCPA SPIA Haematology Transfusion Reporting Terminology Reference Set July 2024
Provides a set of terms for reporting haematology in Australia, along with their associated codes and preferred units. Specifically, it provides Preferred Terms and units for reporting haematology test results, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
No Change
DH-3974:2024
RCPA SPIA Microbiology Serology Molecular Reporting Terminology Reference Set August 2022
Provides a set of terms for reporting microbiology serology and molecular tests in Australia, along with their associated codes and preferred units. Specifically, it provides Preferred Terms and units for reporting microbiology serology and molecular test results, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
No Change
DH-3978:2024
RCPA SPIA Microbiology Subset of Organisms August 2022
Provides a set of terms for reporting microbiology organisms in Australia, along with their associated SNOMED CT codes. Specifically, it provides Preferred Terms for reporting microbiology test results, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
No Change
DH-3965:2024
RCPA SPIA Ovary Fallopian Tube Cancer FHIR mapping August 2022
Provides a set of terms for reporting Ovarian or Fallopian tube cancer in Australia, along with their associated codes. Specifically, it provides a structured report model and Preferred Terms for surgical pathology reporting, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
No Change
DH-3964:2024
RCPA SPIA Polypectomy FHIR mapping August 2022
Provides a set of terms for reporting Polypectomies in Australia, along with their associated codes. Specifically, it provides a structured report model and Preferred Terms for surgical pathology reporting, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
No Change
DH-3959:2024
RCPA SPIA Preferred Units Table August 2022
Provides a list of preferred units and UCUM terms used commonly in pathology reporting. It was created to provide a convenient file of preferred units to assist with implementations.
No Change
DH-3966:2024
RCPA SPIA Prostate Cancer Radical Information Model Terminology August 2022
Provides a set of terms for prostate cancer (radical prostatectomy) reporting in Australia, along with their associated codes. Specifically, it provides a structured report model and Preferred Terms for reporting on prostate cancer (radical prostatectomy), which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
No Change
DH-3958:2024
RCPA SPIA Reporting Pathology Terminology Reference Set August 2022
Provides a set of terms for reporting pathology in Australia, along with their associated LOINC codes. It is intended to provide a reporting terminology reference set for the most commonly requested terms used in both public and private practice.
No Change
DH-3976:2024
RCPA SPIA Requesting Allergens Terminology Reference Set August 2022
Provides a set of terms for requesting allergens in Australia, along with their associated SNOMED CT codes. It is intended to enable the requesting of the majority of allergens commonly found in Australia, with the specific terms and codes enhancing the context of information provided to laboratory staff and clinicians.
No Change
DH-3967:2024
RCPA SPIA Thyroid Cytology Information Model Terminology August 2022
Provides a mindmap overview of the RCPA model for reporting the results of thyroid cytology investigations. It details the relevant data elements and their LOINC codes to be used, along with any specific result codes.
No Change
DH-3975:2024
RCPA SPIA Urine Microbiology Information Model Terminology and Salmonella Information Model Terminology August 2022
Provides a mindmap overview of the RCPA model for microbiology reports where salmonella is identified, including referral to reference laboratory, and notifications to public health registries. This also contains a mindmap overview of the RCPA model for reporting the results of Urine microscopy, culture and sensitivities. It details the relevant data elements and their LOINC codes to be used, along with any specific result codes.
No Change
DH-2371:2016
NEHTA – RCPA Pathology Terminology and Information Models Terms of Use v1.0
Contains the Terms of Use for users downloading the RCPA Pathology Terminology and Information Models.
Recommended reading
The NCTS document library provides an extensive list of introductory and technical documentation to support your use of terminology products and tools. You can find out more by visiting Learn on our website.
Key guidance includes:
Introduction to SNOMED CT-AU presentation and webinar
SNOMED CT‑AU Australian Technical Implementation Guide
This release is maintained against the January 2024 SNOMED CT International Edition.
Identifying the version of this release of SNOMED CT-AU
When using codes from this release (for example, in clinical documents, maps, or terminology servers) the following string should be used to identify the version of this release: http://snomed.info/sct/32506021000036107/version/20241031
Inclusions
This release contains the following content, accessible from the NCTS website:
Status
Name and version
New
SNOMED CT-AU 31 October 2024 (RF2 FULL)
New
SNOMED CT-AU31 October 2024(RF2 SNAPSHOT)
New
SNOMED CT-AU 31 October 2024 (RF2 ALL)
New
SNOMED CT-AU Release Note 31 October 2024 (this document)
New
AMT CSV 20241031
New
AMT TSV 20241031
New
FHIR Value Sets v20241031
New
TSV format reference sets v20241031
Change summary
This section summarises the changes in this release and provides notice about planned future work. Changes made to resolve data issues will be listed if the potential impact on systems or patient care exceeds a threshold determined by an internal risk matrix assessment.
In addition to the modelling of new products, based on the 1 November 2024 PBS and RPBS schedule, a number of other products have been modelled in this release.
Future changes
Terminology
Category/ID
Description
SNOMED CT‑AU
EDRS
With the release of the new Australian emergency department reference set as of January 2019, there are plans to deprecate the original Emergency Department Reference (EDRS) set in a forthcoming release. Current users of the EDRS will be consulted prior to confirming the deprecation date.
Upcoming releases
The upcoming release schedule will be as follows:
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Friday 20 December 2024
Wednesday 29 January 2024
News and events /
Important information – Release of SNOMED CT-AU containing AMT (version 4)
Important information – Release of SNOMED CT-AU containing AMT (version 4)
Sep 24, 2024
The Australian Medicines Terminology (AMT) model has been significantly revised to version 4. This is available NOW with the last SNOMED CT-AU containing AMT (version 3) being August 2024.
Since the first release of the current AMT model (v3), there have been changes to the SNOMED RF2 specification, and the introduction of the SNOMED International Drug model. Better integration with SNOMED CT enables streamlining of content and a substantial enhancement to the AMT, such as improved interoperability with international systems and data, and new clinical use capabilities through therapeutic roles for medicine products.
For more information or any queries, please contact the support team on 1300 901 001 or submit an online enquiry using the link to the NCTS Support website.
This release is maintained against the January 2024 SNOMED CT International Edition.
Identifying the version of this release of SNOMED CT-AU
When using codes from this release (for example, in clinical documents, maps, or terminology servers) the following string should be used to identify the version of this release: http://snomed.info/sct/32506021000036107/version/20240930
Inclusions
This release contains the following content, accessible from the NCTS website:
Status
Name and version
New
SNOMED CT-AU 30 September 2024 (RF2 FULL)
New
SNOMED CT-AU30 September 2024(RF2 SNAPSHOT)
New
SNOMED CT-AU 30 September 2024 (RF2 ALL)
New
SNOMED CT-AU Release Note 30 September 2024 (this document)
New
AMT CSV 20240930
New
AMT TSV 20240930
New
FHIR Value Sets v20240930
New
TSV format reference sets v20240930
Change summary
This section summarises the changes in this release and provides notice about planned future work. Changes made to resolve data issues will be listed if the potential impact on systems or patient care exceeds a threshold determined by an internal risk matrix assessment.
Request submissions for new concepts and descriptions have been added in this release from Health Direct.
AMT
Requested content
In addition to the modelling of new products, based on the 1 October 2024 PBS and RPBS schedule, a number of other products have been modelled in this release.
Future changes
Terminology
Category/ID
Description
SNOMED CT‑AU
EDRS
With the release of the new Australian emergency department reference set as of January 2019, there are plans to deprecate the original Emergency Department Reference (EDRS) set in a forthcoming release. Current users of the EDRS will be consulted prior to confirming the deprecation date.
Upcoming releases
The upcoming release schedule will be as follows:
Tuesday 29 October 2024
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Friday 20 December 2024
News and events /
RCPA – Pathology Terminology and Information Models 30 September 2024 release note
RCPA – Pathology Terminology and Information Models 30 September 2024 release note
Release summary: RCPA – Pathology Terminology and Information Models v20240930
This end product contains terminology and information model resources, developed and owned by the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA).[1]
These resources have been developed as part of the National Pathology Terminology and Information Standardisation Plan. More information about development and reviews can be accessed on the RCPA website.
Please note: these resources are now labelled as SPIA (Standards for Pathology Informatics in Australia), having previously been known as APUTS (Australian Pathology Units and Terminology Standards).
Disclaimer
The Australian Digital Health Agency (the Agency) provides the information in this release note (“Information”) available in good faith but on an “as is” basis without any representation or warranty as to its accuracy or completeness. The Agency also makes this end product (“Product”) available in accordance with the RCPA Pathology Terminology and Information Models Terms of Use v1.0, which can be found in the same package where you downloaded this release note. The Agency does not accept any responsibility and, to the extent permitted by law, excludes all liability in connection with any use or inability to use the Information or the Product. As the Information or Product is of a general nature only, it is up to any person using or wishing to use the Information or Product to ensure that they are accurate, complete and suitable for the circumstances of their use.
[1] The copyright for the terminology and information model resources is owned by The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA).
Audience
The audience for this end product includes those involved in pathology informatics standards development, and the implementation of standards related to terminology, information and units by pathology practices and their customers.
Release rationale
This package contains an updated version of the Requesting Pathology Terminology Reference Set. This release includes:
Status
Identifier
Name
Description
Updated
DH-4012:2024
RCPA SPIA Requesting Pathology Terminology Reference Set July 2024
Provides a set of terms for requesting pathology in Australia, along with their associated SNOMED CT codes. It is intended to provide a request terminology reference set for the most commonly requested terms used in both public and private practice.
No Change
DH-3979:2024
RCPA SPIA Requesting Pathology Terminology Reference Set August 2022
Provides a set of terms for requesting pathology in Australia, along with their associated SNOMED CT codes. It is intended to provide a request terminology reference set for the most commonly requested terms used in both public and private practice.
No Change
DH-3971:2024
RCPA SPIA Blood Gases Terminology Reference Set August 2022
Provides a set of terms for requesting and reporting blood gases in Australia, along with their associated codes. Specifically, it provides terms for requesting and reporting blood gases from 8 different specimens, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
No Change
DH-3960:2024
RCPA SPIA Cervical Cancer FHIR mapping August 2022
Provides a set of terms for reporting Cervical cancer in Australia, along with their associated codes. Specifically, it provides a structured report model and Preferred Terms for surgical pathology reporting, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
No Change
DH-3969:2024
RCPA SPIA Chemical Pathology Harmonised Reference Intervals tables August 2022
Provides a list of Harmonised Reference intervals (HRI) for 18 common chemical pathology analytes with separate ranges applied to paediatric and adult samples. The HRIs were developed to reduce confusion surrounding inconsistencies associated with flagging of abnormal results and the comparison of results from various laboratories within Australia. The HRI can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
No Change
DH-3968:2024
RCPA SPIA Chemical Pathology Reporting Terminology Reference Set August 2022
Provides a set of terms for reporting chemical pathology in Australia, along with their associated codes and preferred units. Specifically, it provides Preferred Terms and units for reporting chemical pathology test results, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report. Additionally, this reference set provides implementation guidance on whether it is safe for tests from different laboratories or from the same laboratory over time to be reported on the same line in a cumulative report or as points in the same line on a graph.
No Change
DH-3961:2024
RCPA SPIA Colorectal Cancer FHIR mapping August 2022
Provides a set of terms for reporting Colorectal cancer in Australia, along with their associated codes. Specifically, it provides a structured report model and Preferred Terms for surgical pathology reporting, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
No Change
DH-3980:2024
RCPA SPIA Cytopathology Information Model Terminology August 2022
Provides a set of terms for reporting cytopathology in Australia, along with their associated codes. Specifically, it provides a structured report model and Preferred Terms for reporting cytopathology test results, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
No Change
DH-3962:2024
RCPA SPIA Endometrial Cancer FHIR mapping August 2022
Provides a set of terms for reporting Endometrial cancer in Australia, along with their associated codes. Specifically, it provides a structured report model and Preferred Terms for surgical pathology reporting, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
No Change
DH-3970:2024
RCPA SPIA Gastric Cancer Report Information Model Terminology August 2022
Provides a set of terms for gastric cancer reporting in Australia, along with their associated codes. Specifically, it provides a structured report model and Preferred Terms for reporting on gastric cancer, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
No Change
DH-3963:2024
RCPA SPIA Generic Surgical Pathology Report Information Model Terminology August 2022
Provides a set of terms for reporting surgical pathology in Australia, along with their associated codes. Specifically, it provides a structured report model and Preferred Terms for surgical pathology reporting, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
No Change
DH-3977:2024
RCPA SPIA Genetic Pathology Information Model Terminology August 2022
Provides a set of terms for genetic reporting in Australia, along with their associated codes. Specifically, it provides a structured report model and Preferred Terms for reporting genetics, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
Updated
DH-4013:2024
RCPA SPIA Haematology Transfusion Reporting Terminology Reference Set July 2024
Provides a set of terms for reporting haematology in Australia, along with their associated codes and preferred units. Specifically, it provides Preferred Terms and units for reporting haematology test results, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
No Change
DH-3973:2024
RCPA SPIA Haematology Transfusion Reporting Terminology Reference Set August 2022
Provides a set of terms for reporting haematology in Australia, along with their associated codes and preferred units. Specifically, it provides Preferred Terms and units for reporting haematology test results, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
No Change
DH-3972:2024
RCPA SPIA Immunopathology Reporting Terminology Reference Set August 2022
Provides a set of terms for reporting immunopathology in Australia, along with their associated codes and preferred units. Specifically, it provides Preferred Terms and units for reporting immunopathology test results, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
No Change
DH-3974:2024
RCPA SPIA Microbiology Serology Molecular Reporting Terminology Reference Set August 2022
Provides a set of terms for reporting microbiology serology and molecular tests in Australia, along with their associated codes and preferred units. Specifically, it provides Preferred Terms and units for reporting microbiology serology and molecular test results, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
No Change
DH-3978:2024
RCPA SPIA Microbiology Subset of Organisms August 2022
Provides a set of terms for reporting microbiology organisms in Australia, along with their associated SNOMED CT codes. Specifically, it provides Preferred Terms for reporting microbiology test results, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
No Change
DH-3965:2024
RCPA SPIA Ovary Fallopian Tube Cancer FHIR mapping August 2022
Provides a set of terms for reporting Ovarian or Fallopian tube cancer in Australia, along with their associated codes. Specifically, it provides a structured report model and Preferred Terms for surgical pathology reporting, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
No Change
DH-3964:2024
RCPA SPIA Polypectomy FHIR mapping August 2022
Provides a set of terms for reporting Polypectomies in Australia, along with their associated codes. Specifically, it provides a structured report model and Preferred Terms for surgical pathology reporting, which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
No Change
DH-3959:2024
RCPA SPIA Preferred Units Table August 2022
Provides a list of preferred units and UCUM terms used commonly in pathology reporting. It was created to provide a convenient file of preferred units to assist with implementations.
No Change
DH-3966:2024
RCPA SPIA Prostate Cancer Radical Information Model Terminology August 2022
Provides a set of terms for prostate cancer (radical prostatectomy) reporting in Australia, along with their associated codes. Specifically, it provides a structured report model and Preferred Terms for reporting on prostate cancer (radical prostatectomy), which can be used in the electronic communication of a pathology report.
No Change
DH-3958:2024
RCPA SPIA Reporting Pathology Terminology Reference Set August 2022
Provides a set of terms for reporting pathology in Australia, along with their associated LOINC codes. It is intended to provide a reporting terminology reference set for the most commonly requested terms used in both public and private practice.
No Change
DH-3976:2024
RCPA SPIA Requesting Allergens Terminology Reference Set August 2022
Provides a set of terms for requesting allergens in Australia, along with their associated SNOMED CT codes. It is intended to enable the requesting of the majority of allergens commonly found in Australia, with the specific terms and codes enhancing the context of information provided to laboratory staff and clinicians.
No Change
DH-3967:2024
RCPA SPIA Thyroid Cytology Information Model Terminology August 2022
Provides a mindmap overview of the RCPA model for reporting the results of thyroid cytology investigations. It details the relevant data elements and their LOINC codes to be used, along with any specific result codes.
No Change
DH-3975:2024
RCPA SPIA Urine Microbiology Information Model Terminology and Salmonella Information Model Terminology August 2022
Provides a mindmap overview of the RCPA model for microbiology reports where salmonella is identified, including referral to reference laboratory, and notifications to public health registries. This also contains a mindmap overview of the RCPA model for reporting the results of Urine microscopy, culture and sensitivities. It details the relevant data elements and their LOINC codes to be used, along with any specific result codes.
No Change
DH-2371:2016
NEHTA – RCPA Pathology Terminology and Information Models Terms of Use v1.0
Contains the Terms of Use for users downloading the RCPA Pathology Terminology and Information Models.
Recommended reading
The NCTS document library provides an extensive list of introductory and technical documentation to support your use of terminology products and tools. You can find out more by visiting Learn on our website.
Key guidance includes:
Introduction to SNOMED CT-AU presentation and webinar
SNOMED CT‑AU Australian Technical Implementation Guide