SpecimenRole

Specimen Role

activeExtensions for Using Data Elements from FHIR R5 in FHIR R40.1.0complete9 concepts

Codes providing the combined status of the specimen.

Metadata

hl7.org/fhir
Canonical URL
http://hl7.org/fhir/specimen-role
ID
specimen-role
Version
5.0.0
Publisher
Orders and Observations
Case Sensitive
Yes

Concepts (9)

CodeDisplayDefinition
bBlind SampleUsed to test the validity of the measurement process, where the composition of the sample is unknown except to the person submitting it.
cCalibratorUsed for initial setting of calibration of the instrument.
eElectronic QCUsed with manufactured reference providing signals that simulate QC results.
fFiller Organization ProficiencySpecimen used for testing proficiency of the organization performing the testing (Filler).
oOperator ProficiencySpecimen used for testing Operator Proficiency.
pPatientUsed for any patient sample.
qControl specimenUsed when specimen is the control specimen (either positive or negative).
rReplicate (of patient sample as a control)Used when a patient sample is re-run as a control for a repeat test.
vVerifying CalibratorUsed for periodic calibration checks.