01370
Special Handling Considerations
2001-03-01
Components: <identifier (ST)> ^ <text (ST)> ^ <name of coding system (IS)> ^ <alternate identifier (ST)> ^ <alternate text (ST)> ^ <name of alternate coding system (IS)>
Definition: This field describes any special handling considerations that are associated with the specimen. (E.g. centrifugation). Refer to User-defined Table 0376 - Special handling considerations for valid values. This table's values are taken from NCCLS AUTO4. The value set can be extended with user specific values.
Length≤250
6 values
C37 | Critical maintain at 37C (e.g., cryoglobulin specimen |
CAMB | Critical ambient temperature |
CATM | Critical do not expose to atmosphere - Do not uncap |
CFRZ | Critical Frozen |
CREF | Critical refrigerated |
PRTL | Protect from light |
6 components
| 1 | O | identifier (ST) | ||
| 2 | O | - | text | |
| 3 | O | - | name of coding system | |
| 4 | O | - | alternate identifier (ST) | |
| 5 | O | - | alternate text | |
| 6 | O | - | name of alternate coding system |