EntityHandling

EntityHandling2.16.840.1.113883.5.42

Code	Display	Status
`AMB`	Ambient TemperatureKeep at ambient temperature, 22 +/- 2C	active
`C37`	Body TemperatureCritical to keep at body temperature 36-38C	active
`CAMB`	Critical Ambient temperatureCritical ambient - must not be refrigerated or frozen.	active
`CATM`	Protect from AirCritical. Do not expose to atmosphere. Do not uncap.	active
`CFRZ`	Critical frozenCritical frozen. Specimen must not be allowed to thaw until immediately prior to testing.	active
`CREF`	Critical refrigerated temperatureCritical refrigerated - must not be allowed to freeze or warm until imediately prior to testing.	active
`DFRZ`	Deep FrozenDeep Frozen -16 to -20C.	active
`DRY`	dryKeep in a dry environment	active
`FRZ`	frozenKeep frozen below 0 ?C	active
`MTLF`	Metal FreeContainer is free of heavy metals, including lead.	active
`NTR`	nitrogenKeep in liquid nitrogen	active
`PRTL`	Protect from LightProtect from light (eg. Wrap in aluminum foil).	active
`PSA`	do not shakeDo not shake	active
`PSO`	no shockProtect against shock	active
`REF`	Refrigerated temperatureKeep at refrigerated temperature:4-8C Accidental warming or freezing is of little consequence.	active
`SBU`	Shake before useShake thoroughly before using	active
`UFRZ`	Ultra frozenUltra cold frozen -75 to -85C. Ultra cold freezer is typically at temperature of dry ice.	active
`UPR`	uprightKeep upright, do not turn upside down	active