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
Vocabulary Domain
DOM: 376
Where Used
SPM-15, SAC-43, PAC-7, OM4-15
UTG Code Table
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AMB
Ambient temperature(Keep at ambient (room) temperature, approximately 22 ( 2 degrees C. Accidental refrigeration or freezing is of little consequence)
C37
Body temperature(Critical to keep at body temperature: 36 - 38( C.)
CAMB
Critical ambient temperature(Critical ambient - must not be refrigerated or frozen.)
CATM
Protect from air(Critical. Do not expose to atmosphere. Do not uncap.)
CFRZ
Critical frozen temperature(Critical frozen - must not be allowed to thaw until immediately prior to testing)
CREF
Critical refrigerated temperature(Critical refrigerated - must not be allowed to freeze or warm until immediately prior to testing)
DFRZ
Deep frozen(Deep frozen: -16 to -20( C.)
DRY
Dry(Keep in a dry environment.)
FRZ
Frozen temperature(Keep at frozen temperature: -4( C. Accidental thawing is of little consequence)
MTLF
Metal Free(Container is free of heavy metals including lead.)
NTR
Liquid nitrogen(Keep in liquid nitrogen.)
PRTL
Protect from light(Protect from light (e.g., wrap in aluminum foil).)
PSA
Do not shake(Do not shake.)
PSO
No shock(Protect from shock.)
REF
Refrigerated temperature(Keep at refrigerated temperature: 4-8( C. Accidental warming or freezing is of little consequence)
UFRZ
Ultra frozen(Ultra cold frozen: ~ -75 to -85( C. (ultra cold freezer is typically at temperature of dry ice).)
UPR
Upright(Keep upright. Do not turn upside down.)
17 codes