v3.EntityHandling

v3 Code System EntityHandling

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Metadata

hl7.org/fhir
Canonical URL
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityHandling
All-Codes Value Set
http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-EntityHandling
ID
v3-EntityHandling
Version
2018-08-12
Publisher
HL7, Inc
Case Sensitive
Yes
Hierarchy Meaning
is-a
In the unified registry

Concepts (18)

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