Substance Category Codes

Substance Category Codes

draftFHIR R3 package : Core3.0.2complete7 concepts

Substance category codes

Metadata

hl7.org/fhir
Canonical URL
http://hl7.org/fhir/substance-category
ID
substance-category
Version
3.0.2
Publisher
HL7 Orders and Observations Workgroup
Case Sensitive
Yes

Concepts (7)

CodeDisplayDefinition
allergenAllergenA substance that causes an allergic reaction.
biologicalBiological SubstanceA substance that is produced by or extracted from a biological source.
bodyBody SubstanceA substance that comes directly from a human or an animal (e.g. blood, urine, feces, tears, etc.).
chemicalChemicalAny organic or inorganic substance of a particular molecular identity, including -- (i) any combination of such substances occurring in whole or in part as a result of a chemical reaction or occurring in nature and (ii) any element or uncombined radical (http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/import-export/pubs/importguide.pdf).
foodDietary SubstanceA food, dietary ingredient, or dietary supplement for human or animal.
drugDrug or MedicamentA substance intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease in man or other animals (Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act).
materialMaterialA finished product which is not normally ingested, absorbed or injected (e.g. steel, iron, wood, plastic and paper).