HL7 Terminology
1.0.0 - Publication

This page is part of the HL7 Terminology (v1.0.0: Release) based on FHIR R4. The current version which supercedes this version is 5.2.0. For a full list of available versions, see the Directory of published versions

EntityHandling

Summary

Defining URL:http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityHandling
Version:2.0.0
Name:EntityHandling
Title:EntityHandling
Status:Active
Content:All the concepts defined by the code system are included in the code system resource
Publisher:Health Level 7
OID:2.16.840.1.113883.5.42 (for OID based terminology systems)
Content Mode:Complete
Source Resource:XML / JSON / Turtle

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

EntityHandling

Properties

CodeURLDescriptionType
SpecializesThe 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.Coding
GeneralizesInverse of Specializes. Only included as a derived relationship.Coding
internalIdhttp://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/utg-concept-properties#v3-internal-idThe internal identifier for the concept in the HL7 Access database repository.code
statushttp://hl7.org/fhir/concept-properties#statusDesignation of a concept's state. Normally is not populated unless the state is retired.code

This code system http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityHandling defines the following codes:

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

DateActionCustodianAuthorComment
2020-05-06reviseVocabulary WGTed KleinMigrated to the UTG maintenance environment and publishing tooling.