01370

Special Handling Code

2007-10-26
Definition: This field describes any special handling considerations that are associated with the specimen in the specific container (e.g., centrifugation). This describes how the specimen needs to be stored during collection, in transit, and upon receipt. Refer to User-defined Table 0376 - Special handling code for valid values. 'The value set can be extended with user specific values.
Length≤705
17 values
AMBAmbient temperature
C37Body temperature
CAMBCritical ambient temperature
CATMProtect from air
CFRZCritical frozen temperature
CREFCritical refrigerated temperature
DFRZDeep frozen
DRYDry
FRZFrozen temperature
MTLFMetal Free
NTRLiquid nitrogen
PRTLProtect from light
PSADo not shake
PSONo shock
REFRefrigerated temperature
UFRZUltra frozen
UPRUpright
9 components
1O-Identifier
2O-Text
3OName of Coding System
4O-Alternate Identifier
5O-Alternate Text
6OName of Alternate Coding System
7C-Coding System Version ID
8O-Alternate Coding System Version ID
9O-Original Text