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4.3.2.1060 4.4.2.1060 HL7 v3 Value Set EntityCode

Vocabulary Work Group   Maturity Level : N/A External Use Context : Any

This value set (http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/v3-EntityCode) (http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-EntityCode) is defined as part of HL7 v3.

Summary

Defining URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/v3-EntityCode http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-EntityCode
Version: 2018-08-12
Name: v3.EntityCode
Title: v3 Code System EntityCode
Definition:

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This value set is used in the following places:

4.3.2.1060.1 4.4.2.1060.1 Content Logical Definition

This value set includes codes from the following code systems:

 

4.3.2.1060.2 4.4.2.1060.2 Expansion

This expansion generated 19 Apr 2017 01 Nov 2019

This value set contains 128 concepts

Expansion based on http://hl7.org/fhir/v3/EntityCode http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode version 2016-11-11 2018-08-12

All codes from system http://hl7.org/fhir/v3/EntityCode http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode

Lvl Code Display Definition
0 _MaterialEntityClassType MaterialEntityClassType Types of Material for EntityClass "MAT" "MAT"
1    _ContainerEntityType ContainerEntityType Material intended to hold another material for purpose of storage or transport.
2      PKG Package A material intended to hold other materials for purposes of storage or transportation
3        _NonRigidContainerEntityType NonRigidContainerEntityType A container having dimensions that adjust somewhat based on the amount and shape of the material placed within it.
4          BAG Bag A pouched or pendulous container.
4          PACKT Packet A paper
4          PCH Pouch A small bag or container made of a soft material.
4          SACH Sachet A small bag or packet containing a small portion of a substance.
3        _RigidContainerEntityType RigidContainerEntityType A container having a fixed and inflexible dimensions and volume
4          _IndividualPackageEntityType IndividualPackageEntityType Container intended to contain sufficient material for only one use.
5            AMP Ampule A small sealed glass container that holds a measured amount of a medicinal substance.
5            MINIM Minim Individually dosed ophthalmic solution. One time eye dropper dispenser.
5            NEBAMP Nebuamp Individually dosed inhalation solution.
5            OVUL Ovule A container either glass or plastic and a narrow neck, for storing liquid.
4          _MultiUseContainerEntityType MultiUseContainerEntityType A container intended to contain sufficient material for more than one use. (I.e. Material is intended to be removed from the container at more than one discrete time period.)
5            BOT Bottle A container, typically rounded, either glass or plastic with a narrow neck and capable of storing liquid.
6              BOTA Amber Bottle A bottle of yellow to brown color. Used to store light-sensitive materials
6              BOTD Dropper Bottle A bottle with a cap designed to release the contained liquid in droplets of a specific size.
6              BOTG Glass Bottle A bottle made of glass
6              BOTP Plastic Bottle A bottle made of plastic
7                BOTPLY Polyethylene Bottle A bottle made of polyethylene
5            BOX Box A 6-sided container commonly made from paper or cardboard used for solid forms.
5            CAN Can A metal container in which a material is hermetically sealed to enable storage over long periods.
5            CART Cartridge A sealed container of liquid or powder intended to be loaded into a device.
5            CNSTR Canister A pressurized metal container holding a substance released as a spray or aerosol.
5            JAR Jar A container of glass, earthenware, plastic, etc. Top of the container has a diameter of similar size to the diameter of the container as a whole
5            JUG Jug A deep vessel for holding liquids, with a handle and often with a spout or lip shape for pouring.
5            TIN Tin A lidded container made of thin sheet metal.
5            TUB Tub An open flat bottomed round container.
5            TUBE Tube A long hollow rigid or flexible cylinder. Material is extruded by squeezing the container.
5            VIAL Vial A small cylindrical glass for holding liquid medicines.
4          BLSTRPK Blister Pack A bubblepack. Medications sealed individually, separated into doses.
5            CARD Card A bubble pack card. Multiple individual/separated doses.
3        COMPPKG Compliance Package A container intended to contain sufficient material for more than one use, but grouped or organized to provide individual access to sufficient material for a single use. Often used to ensure that the proper type and amount of material is consumed/expended for each use.
4          DIALPK Dial Pack Rotatable dispenser. Eg. Birth control package.
4          DISK Disk Object that is thin, flat, and circular. Doses of medication often contained in bubbles on the disk.
4          DOSET Dosette Special packaging that will help patients take their medications on a regular basis.
4          STRIP Strip A continuous strip of plastic sectioned into individual pouches, each one containing the quantity of 1 or more medications intended to be administered at a specific time
3        KIT Kit A container for a diverse collection of products intended to be used together for some purpose (e.g. Medicinal kits often contain a syringe, a needle and the injectable medication).
4          SYSTM System A kit in which the components are interconnected.
1    _MedicalDevice MedicalDevice A device with direct or indirect therapeutic purpose. Values for EntityCode when EntityClass = "DEV" "DEV"
2      _AccessMedicalDevice AccessMedicalDevice A device used to allow access to a part of a body
3        LINE Line A hollow tube used to administer a substance into a vein, artery or body cavity
4          IALINE Intra-arterial Line A line used to administer a substance into an artery
4          IVLINE Intraveneous Line A line used to administer a substance into a vein
2      _AdministrationMedicalDevice AdministrationMedicalDevice A device intended to administer a substance to a subject
3        _InjectionMedicalDevice InjectionMedicalDevice A device intended to administer liquid into a subject via a
4          AINJ AutoInjector Automatically injects medication.
4          PEN Pen A device which can contain a cartridge for injection purposes. Eg. Insulin pen.
4          SYR Syringe A barrel with a plunger.
3        APLCTR Applicator A device used to apply a liquid or powder to a surface.
3        INH Inhaler A small device used for inhaling medicine in the form of a vapour or gas in order to ease a respiratory condition such as asthma or to relieve nasal congestion.
4          DSKS Diskus The device used to inhale the doses of medication contained in the disk form.
4          DSKUNH Diskhaler The device used to inhale the doses of medication contained in the disk form.
4          TRBINH Turbuhaler Asthma medication delivery device.
3        PMP Pump A device that is used to raise, compress, or transfer liquids or gases and is operated by a piston or similar mechanism.
1    _SpecimenAdditiveEntity SpecimenAdditiveEntity Set of codes related to specimen additives
2      ACDA ACD Solution A ACD Solution A of trisodium citrate, 22.0g/L; citric acid, 8.0 g/L; and dextrose 24.5 g/L. Used in Blood banking and histocompatibilty testing
2      ACDB ACD Solution B ACD Solution B of trisodium citrate, 13.2g/L; citric acid, 4.8 g/L; and dextrose 14.7 g/L. Used in Blood banking and histocompatibilty testing.
2      ACET Acetic Acid 50% V/V acetic acid in water. Used as a urine preservative
2      AMIES Amies transport medium Sodium Chloride 3.0g, Potassium Chloride 0.2g, Calcium Chloride 0.1g, Magnesium Chloride 0.1g, Monopotassium Phosphate 0.2g, Disodium Phosphate 1.15g, Sodium Thiogly collate 1.0g, Distilled Water 1 liter
2      BACTM Bacterial Transport medium Any medium used to maintain bacterial viability (e.g. Stuart's, Cary-Blair, Amies)
2      BF10 Buffered 10% formalin Formaldehyde 4% w/v; methyl alcohol 1% w/v; phosphate buffering salts. Tissue preservative
2      BOR Boric Acid Powdered boric acid (usually 10 g) added to 24-hour urine collections as a preservative.
2      BOUIN Bouin's solution Picric acid, saturated aqueous solution (750.0 ml), 37-40% formalin (250.0 ml), glacial acetic acid (50.0 ml). Tissue preservative.
2      BSKM Buffered skim milk 50% skim milk in 0.01 M phosphate-buffered saline. Maintain virus viability
2      C32 3.2% Citrate A 3.2% solution of Sodium Citrate in water. Used as a blood preservative
2      C38 3.8% Citrate A 3.8% solution of Sodium Citrate in water. Used as a blood preservative
2      CARS Carson's Modified 10% formalin A modification of buffered 10% formalin used as a general tissue preservative.
2      CARY Cary Blair Medium Sodium Thioglycollate 1.5 g, Disodium Hydrogen Phosphate 1.1 g, Sodium Chloride 5.0 g, Calcium Chloride 0.09 g, Agar 5.0 g, per Liter of Water
2      CHLTM Chlamydia transport medium Any of a number of non-nutritive buffered media used to maintain Chlamydia viability during transportation to the laboratory
2      CTAD CTAD Buffered tri-sodium citrate solution with theophylline, adenosine and dipyridamole
2      EDTK15 Potassium/K EDTA 15% Potassium EDTA 15% solution in water
2      EDTK75 Potassium/K EDTA 7.5% Potassium EDTA 7.5% solution in water
2      EDTN Sodium/Na EDTA Sodium fluoride and Disodium EDTA
2      ENT Enteric bacteria transport medium Any of a number of non-nutritive buffered media used to maintain enteric bacterial viability during transportation to the laboratory
2      F10 10% Formalin A 10% v/v solution in water of formalin( a 37% solution of formaldehyde and water). Used for tissue preservation.
2      FDP Thrombin NIH; soybean trypsin inhibitor Thrombin plus soybean trypsin inhibitor. For use in identifying fibrn degredation products.
2      FL10 Sodium Fluoride, 10mg Sodium fluoride, 10mg added as a urine preservative.
2      FL100 Sodium Fluoride, 100mg Sodium fluoride, 100mg added as a urine preservative.
2      HCL6 6N HCL A solution of HCl containing 6moles of hydrogen ion/L. Used as a Urine Preservative.
2      HEPA Ammonium heparin Ammonium heparin
2      HEPL Lithium/Li Heparin Lithium heparin salt
2      HEPN Sodium/Na Heparin Sodium heparin salt
2      HNO3 Nitric Acid 6N Nitric acid used to preserve urine for heavy metal analysis.
2      JKM Jones Kendrick Medium A transport medium formulated to maintain Bordetella pertussis viability.
2      KARN Karnovsky's fixative 5% Glutaraldehyde, 4% Formaldehyde in 0.08M buffer. Tissue preservation
2      KOX Potassium Oxalate Potassium oxalate and sodium fluoride in a 1.25:1 ratio
2      LIA Lithium iodoacetate Iodoacetate lithium salt
2      M4 M4 Modified Hank's balanced salt solution supplemented with bovine serum albumin, gelatin, sucrose and glutamic acid. It is buffered to pH 7.3+ or - 0.2 with HEPES buffer. Phenol red is used to indicate pH. Vancomycin, Amphotericin B and Colistin are used to
2      M4RT M4-RT Modified Hank's balanced salt solution supplemented with bovine serum albumin, gelatin, sucrose and glutamic acid. It is buffered to pH 7.3+ or - 0.2 with Hepes buffer. Phenol red is used to indicate pH. Gentamicin and amphotericin B are used to inhibit c
2      M5 M5 Modified Hank's balanced salt solution supplemented with protein stabilizers, sucrose and glutamic acid. It is buffered to pH 7.3+ or - 0.2 with Hepes buffer. Phenol red is used to indicate pH. Vancomycin, Amphotericin B and Colistin are used to inhibit c
2      MICHTM Michel's transport medium 1M potassium citrate, pH 7.0 2.5 ml, 0.1M magnesium sulfate 5.0 ml, 0.1M N-ethyl malemide 5.0 ml, dH2O 87.5 ml, ammonium sulfate 55gm. Preserve antigens for Immunofluorescence procedures
2      MMDTM MMD transport medium A buffered medium with ammonium sulfate added to preserve antigens for Immunofluorescence procedures
2      NAF Sodium Fluoride Sodium fluoride
2      NONE None No additive. Specifically identifes the specimen as having no additives.
2      PAGE Page's Saline 0.12 g NaCl, 0.004 g MgSO, 0.004 g, CaCl, 0.142 g Na2HPO4 and 0.136 g KH2PO4 per liter of distilled water. Maintain Acanthaoemba viability.
2      PHENOL Phenol Phenol. Urine preservative
2      PVA Polyvinylalcohol Polyvinyl alcohol
2      RLM Reagan Lowe Medium A transport medium formulated to maintain Bordetella pertussis viability.
2      SILICA Siliceous earth Diatomaceous earth. For glucose determination blood samples
2      SPS Sodium polyanethol sulfonate 0.35% in 0.85% sodium chloride Sodium polyanethol sulfonate in saline. Anticomplementary and antiphagocytic properties. Used in blood culture collection.
2      SST Serum Separator Tube Polymer separator gel with clot activator
2      STUTM Stuart transport medium Sodium Glycerophosphate 10.0g, Calcium Chloride 0.1g, Mercaptoacetic Acid 1.0ml, Distilled Water 1 liter
2      THROM Thrombin Thrombin. Accelerates clotting.
2      THYMOL Thymol 2-Isopropyl-5-methyl phenol. A preservative for 24 Hr Urine samples
2      THYO Thyoglycolate broth A nutritive medium with a reducing agent (sodium thioglycolate) which, due to a chemical reaction, removes oxygen from the broth.
2      TOLU Toluene Also known as Methylbenzene; Toluol; Phenylmethane. A preservative for 24 Hr Urine samples
2      URETM Ureaplasma transport medium A buffered salt solution with antifungal agents added for the collection and transport of Ureaplasma specimens.
2      VIRTM Viral Transport medium Sucrose 74.6g, Potassium hydrogenphosphate 0.52g, L-glutamic acid 0.72g, Bovine serum albumin 5.0g, Gentamicin 50mg, Potassium dihydrogenphosphate 1.25g, L-15 medium 9.9L, Water to 10L. Maintain Virus viability.
2      WEST Buffered Citrate 3.8% Citrate buffered to a pH of 5.5 for Westergren Sedimentation Rate
1    BLDPRD Blood Product A manufactured product that is produced from the raw blood oi a donor with the intention of using it in a recipient transfusion.
1    VCCNE Vaccine A Type of medicine that creates an immune protection without the recipient experiencing the disease.
1    _DrugEntity DrugEntity A substance whose therapeutic effect is produced by chemical action within the body.
2      _ClinicalDrug ClinicalDrug Any substance or mixture of substances manufactured, sold or represented for use in: (a) the diagnosis, treatment, mitigation or prevention of a disease, disorder, abnormal physical state, or its symptoms, in human beings or animals; (b) restoring, correcting or modifying organic functions in human beings or animals.
0 _NonDrugAgentEntity NonDrugAgentEntity Indicates types of allergy and intolerance agents which are non-drugs. (E.g. foods, latex, etc.)
1    NDA01 egg egg
1    NDA02 fish fish
1    NDA03 lactose lactose
1    NDA04 peanut peanut
1    NDA05 soy soy
1    NDA06 sulfites sulfites
1    NDA07 wheat or gluten wheat or gluten
1    NDA08 isocyanates isocyanates
1    NDA09 solvents solvents
1    NDA10 oils oils
1    NDA11 venoms venoms
1    NDA12 latex latex
1    NDA13 shellfish shellfish
1    NDA14 strawberries strawberries
1    NDA15 tomatoes tomatoes
1    NDA16 dust dust
1    NDA17 dust mites dust mites
0 _OrganizationEntityType OrganizationEntityType Further classifies entities of classCode ORG.
1    HHOLD household The group of persons who occupy a single housing unit.
1    NAT NationEntityType Codes identifying nation states. Allows for finer grained specification of Entity with classcode <= NAT Example:ISO3166 country codes.
1    RELIG religious institution An organization that provides religious rites of worship.
0 _PlaceEntityType PlaceEntityType Types of places for EntityClass "PLC" "PLC"
1    BED Bed Location The location of a bed
1    BLDG Building Location The location of a building
1    FLOOR Floor Location The location of a floor of a building
1    ROOM Room Location The location of a room
1    WING Wing Location The location of a wing of a building (e.g. East Wing). The same room number for the same floor number can be distinguished by wing number in some situations
0 _ResourceGroupEntityType ResourceGroupEntityType Codes to characterize a Resource Group using categories that typify its membership and/or function . Example: PractitionerGroup
1    PRAC PractitionerGroup PractitionerGroup