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CodeSystem: EntityHandling

Official URL: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityHandling Version: 3.0.0
Active as of 2019-03-20 Responsible: Health Level Seven International Computable Name: EntityHandling
Other Identifiers: urn:ietf:rfc:3986#Uniform Resource Identifier (URI)#urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.5.42

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Special handling requirements for an Entity.

Example:Keep at room temperature; Keep frozen below 0 C; Keep in a dry environment; Keep upright, do not turn upside down.

This Code system is referenced in the content logical definition of the following value sets:

Properties

This code system defines the following properties for its concepts

CodeURITypeDescription
SpecializesCodingThe child code is a more narrow version of the concept represented by the parent code. I.e. Every child concept is also a valid parent concept. Used to allow determination of subsumption. Must be transitive, irreflexive, antisymmetric.
GeneralizesCodingInverse of Specializes. Only included as a derived relationship.
internalIdhttp://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/utg-concept-properties#v3-internal-idcodeThe internal identifier for the concept in the HL7 Access database repository.
statushttp://hl7.org/fhir/concept-properties#statuscodeDesignation of a concept's state. Normally is not populated unless the state is retired.

Concepts

This case-sensitive code system http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityHandling defines the following codes in a Is-A heirarchy:

CodeDisplayDefinitioninternalIdstatus
AMB Ambient TemperatureKeep at ambient temperature, 22 +/- 2C10394active
C37 Body TemperatureCritical to keep at body temperature 36-38C10395active
CAMB Critical Ambient temperatureCritical ambient - must not be refrigerated or frozen.14405active
CATM Protect from AirCritical. Do not expose to atmosphere. Do not uncap.14409active
CFRZ Critical frozenCritical frozen. Specimen must not be allowed to thaw until immediately prior to testing.14407active
CREF Critical refrigerated temperatureCritical refrigerated - must not be allowed to freeze or warm until imediately prior to testing.14406active
DFRZ Deep FrozenDeep Frozen -16 to -20C.10398active
DRY dryKeep in a dry environment10400active
FRZ frozenKeep frozen below 0 ?C10397active
MTLF Metal FreeContainer is free of heavy metals, including lead.14410active
NTR nitrogenKeep in liquid nitrogen10399active
PRTL Protect from LightProtect from light (eg. Wrap in aluminum foil).10401active
PSA do not shakeDo not shake10404active
PSO no shockProtect against shock10402active
REF Refrigerated temperatureKeep at refrigerated temperature:4-8C Accidental warming or freezing is of little consequence.10396active
SBU Shake before useShake thoroughly before using14393active
UFRZ Ultra frozenUltra cold frozen -75 to -85C. Ultra cold freezer is typically at temperature of dry ice.14408active
UPR uprightKeep upright, do not turn upside down10403active

History

DateActionAuthorCustodianComment
2023-11-14reviseMarc DuteauTSMGAdd standard copyright and contact to internal content; up-476
2022-10-18reviseMarc DuteauTSMGFixing missing metadata; up-349
2022-02-17 00:00:32+1100reviseGrahame GrieveVocabulary WGPopulate Missing caseSensitive property; UP-286
2020-05-06reviseTed KleinVocabulary WGMigrated to the UTG maintenance environment and publishing tooling.