03310
Exclusive Test
2014-03-17
Definition: This field defines if this test should be a specific event with no other tests to be performed with this test. Refer to HL7 Table 0919 - Exclusive Test in Chapter 2C, Code Tables, for valid values.
If not populated, the default value of "N" is assumed and that this test can be included with any number of other tests.
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3 values
D | In some cases, this test should be only exclusively with like tests (examples are cyto or pathology)(When D is specified for this field, using field OM1-49 determines how tests must be grouped together. Tests within the same Diagnostic Service Sector may be on the same requisition, and therefore in the same message) |
N | This test can be included with any number of other tests(Default -.will be assumed when this field is empty) |
Y | This test should be exclusive |