00610
Processing Priority
2014-03-17
Definition: This field contains one or more available priorities for performing the observation or test. This is the priority that can be placed in TQ1-9 - Priority. Multiple priorities may be given, separated by repeat delimiters. For example, S~A~R~P~T indicates that the test may be ordered using codes S, A, R, P, or T. Refer to HL7 Table 0168 - Processing Priority in Chapter 2C, Code Tables, for valid values.
For tests requiring a specimen, the priority for obtaining the specimen is included in OM4-13 - Specimen Priorities.
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A | As soon as possible (a priority lower than stat) |
B | Do at bedside or portable (may be used with other codes) |
C | Measure continuously (e.g., arterial line blood pressure) |
P | Preoperative (to be done prior to surgery) |
R | Routine |
S | Stat (do immediately) |
T | Timing critical (do as near as possible to requested time) |