DSTU2

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1.14.4.1.42 1.25.4.1.42 HL7 v3 Code System EntityHandling

This code system (http://hl7.org/fhir/v3/EntityHandling) is defined as part of HL7 v3.

Formal value Set definition (identifier http://hl7.org/fhir/v3/vs/EntityHandling Summary ):

Defining URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/v3-EntityHandling
Name: v3 Code System EntityHandling
Definition: **** MISSING DEFINITIONS ****
OID: 2.16.840.1.113883.1.11.13988 (for OID based terminology systems)
System URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/v3/EntityHandling
System OID: 2.16.840.1.113883.5.42
Source Resource XML or / JSON

This value set is not currently used

1.25.4.1.42.1 Content Logical Definition

Release Date: 2014-08-07 This value set has an inline code system http://hl7.org/fhir/v3/EntityHandling, which defines the following codes:

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Code Display Definition
AMB Ambient Temperature Keep at ambient temperature, 22 +/- 2C
C37 Body Temperature Critical to keep at body temperature 36-38C
CAMB Critical Ambient temperature Critical ambient - must not be refrigerated or frozen.
CATM Protect from Air Critical. Do not expose to atmosphere. Do not uncap.
CFRZ Critical frozen Critical frozen. Specimen must not be allowed to thaw until immediately prior to testing.
CREF Critical refrigerated temperature Critical refrigerated - must not be allowed to freeze or warm until imediately prior to testing.
DFRZ Deep Frozen Deep Frozen -16 to -20C.
DRY dry Keep in a dry environment
FRZ frozen Keep frozen below 0 ?C
MTLF Metal Free Container is free of heavy metals, including lead.
NTR nitrogen Keep in liquid nitrogen
PRTL Protect from Light Protect from light (eg. Wrap in aluminum foil).
PSA do not shake Do not shake
PSO no shock Protect against shock
REF Refrigerated temperature Keep at refrigerated temperature:4-8C Accidental warming or freezing is of little consequence.
SBU Shake before use Shake thoroughly before using
UFRZ Ultra frozen Ultra cold frozen -75 to -85C. Ultra cold freezer is typically at temperature of dry ice.
UPR upright Keep upright, do not turn upside down