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5.2.0.301 0376 - Special Handling Code (2.C.2.301)

Concept Domain Information

Display Name: Special Handling Code
Description:
Interpretation: Spezielle Hinweise zum Umgang mit der Probe

Value Set Information

OID: 2.16.840.1.113883.21.250
Description: Concepts describing how a specimen and/or container needs to be handled from the time of collection through the initiation of testing. Used in Version 2 messaging in the SPM segment.
Symbolic Name: specialHandling

Binding Information

Binding: representative

Table Metadata

Table: 376
Steward: OO

Code System Identification Information

CS-OID: 2.16.840.1.113883.18.234
Description: Code system of concepts describing how a specimen and/or container needs to be handled from the time of collection through the initiation of testing. Used in HL7 Version 2.x messaging in the SPM, SAC, PAC and OM4 segments.
CS Symbolic Name: specialHandling
case insensitive: Falsch
contains 'unknown': Falsch
contains 'other': Falsch

Code System Version Information

OID Version:
2

Table Values

Value Display Name Interpretation Comment Usage Note Modification Date Active
C37 Body temperature Critical to keep at body temperature: 36 - 38( C. Jul 13 2015  
AMB Ambient temperature Keep at ambient (room) temperature, approximately 22 ( 2 degrees C. Accidental refrigeration or freezing is of little consequence Jul 13 2015  
CAMB Critical ambient temperature Critical ambient - must not be refrigerated or frozen. Jul 13 2015  
REF Refrigerated temperature Keep at refrigerated temperature: 4-8( C. Accidental warming or freezing is of little consequence Jul 13 2015  
CREF Critical refrigerated temperature Critical refrigerated - must not be allowed to freeze or warm until immediately prior to testing Jul 13 2015  
FRZ Frozen temperature Keep at frozen temperature: -4( C. Accidental thawing is of little consequence Jul 13 2015  
CFRZ Critical frozen temperature Critical frozen - must not be allowed to thaw until immediately prior to testing Jul 13 2015  
DFRZ Deep frozen Deep frozen: -16 to -20( C. Jul 13 2015  
UFRZ Ultra frozen Ultra cold frozen: ~ -75 to -85( C. (ultra cold freezer is typically at temperature of dry ice). Jul 13 2015  
NTR Liquid nitrogen Keep in liquid nitrogen. Jul 13 2015  
PRTL Protect from light Protect from light (e.g., wrap in aluminum foil). Jul 13 2015  
CATM Protect from air Critical. Do not expose to atmosphere. Do not uncap. Jul 13 2015  
DRY Dry Keep in a dry environment. Jul 13 2015  
PSO No shock Protect from shock. Jul 13 2015  
PSA Do not shake Do not shake. Jul 13 2015  
UPR Upright Keep upright. Do not turn upside down. Jul 13 2015  
MTLF Metal Free Container is free of heavy metals including lead. Jul 13 2015