0376
Special Handling Code
Introduced in v2.4· user· Steward: OO· representative· 17 values
Code system of concepts describing how a specimen and/or container needs to be handled from the time of collection through the initiation of testing. Used in HL7 Version 2.x messaging in the SPM, SAC, PAC and OM4 segments.
No description available in the specification.
OID & Vocabulary Information
- THO Canonical URL (v2.0.0)
- http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0376
- Table OID
- 2.16.840.1.113883.12.376
- Codesystem OID (v2)
- 2.16.840.1.113883.18.234
- Value Set OID
- 2.16.840.1.113883.21.250
- Binding
- representative
- Expansion
- All codes from codesystem
- Where Used
- SPM-15, SAC-43, PAC-7, OM4-15
- UTG Code Table
- prev version
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AMB | Ambient temperature Usage: Keep at ambient (room) temperature, approximately 22 ( 2 degrees C. Accidental refrigeration or freezing is of little consequence |
C37 | Body temperature Usage: Critical to keep at body temperature: 36 - 38( C. |
CAMB | Critical ambient temperature Usage: Critical ambient - must not be refrigerated or frozen. |
CATM | Protect from air Usage: Critical. Do not expose to atmosphere. Do not uncap. |
CFRZ | Critical frozen temperature Usage: Critical frozen - must not be allowed to thaw until immediately prior to testing |
CREF | Critical refrigerated temperature Usage: Critical refrigerated - must not be allowed to freeze or warm until immediately prior to testing |
DFRZ | Deep frozen Usage: Deep frozen: -16 to -20( C. |
DRY | Dry Usage: Keep in a dry environment. |
FRZ | Frozen temperature Usage: Keep at frozen temperature: -4( C. Accidental thawing is of little consequence |
MTLF | Metal Free Usage: Container is free of heavy metals including lead. |
NTR | Liquid nitrogen Usage: Keep in liquid nitrogen. |
PRTL | Protect from light Usage: Protect from light (e.g., wrap in aluminum foil). |
PSA | Do not shake Usage: Do not shake. |
PSO | No shock Usage: Protect from shock. |
REF | Refrigerated temperature Usage: Keep at refrigerated temperature: 4-8( C. Accidental warming or freezing is of little consequence |
UFRZ | Ultra frozen Usage: Ultra cold frozen: ~ -75 to -85( C. (ultra cold freezer is typically at temperature of dry ice). |
UPR | Upright Usage: Keep upright. Do not turn upside down. |
17 codes