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# observation

A type that identifies FHIR resources for medical observations, including lab results and vital signs.

```
static let observation: HKFHIRResourceType
```

## See Also

[`static let labResultRecord: HKClinicalTypeIdentifier`](/documentation/HealthKit/HKClinicalTypeIdentifier/labResultRecord)

A type identifier for records of lab results.

[`static let vitalSignRecord: HKClinicalTypeIdentifier`](/documentation/HealthKit/HKClinicalTypeIdentifier/vitalSignRecord)

A type identifier for records of vital signs.


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