Properties

CodeURLDescriptionType
statushttp://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/utg-concept-properties#statusStatus of the conceptcode
deprecatedhttp://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/utg-concept-properties#v2-table-deprecatedVersion of HL7 in which the code was deprecatedcode
v2-concCommenthttp://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/utg-concept-properties#v2-concCommentV2 Concept Commentstring
v2-concCommentAsPubhttp://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/utg-concept-properties#v2-concCommentAsPubV2 Concept Comment As Publishedstring

This code system http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0376 defines the following codes:

CodeDisplayDefinitionV2 Concept CommentV2 Concept Comment As Published
C37 Body temperatureBody temperatureCritical to keep at body temperature: 36 - 38( C.Critical to keep at body temperature: 36 - 38( C.
AMB Ambient temperatureAmbient temperatureKeep at ambient (room) temperature, approximately 22 ( 2 degrees C. Accidental refrigeration or freezing is of little consequenceKeep at ambient (room) temperature, approximately 22 ( 2 degrees C. Accidental refrigeration or freezing is of little consequence
CAMB Critical ambient temperatureCritical ambient temperatureCritical ambient - must not be refrigerated or frozen.Critical ambient - must not be refrigerated or frozen.
REF Refrigerated temperatureRefrigerated temperatureKeep at refrigerated temperature: 4-8( C. Accidental warming or freezing is of little consequenceKeep at refrigerated temperature: 4-8( C. Accidental warming or freezing is of little consequence
CREF Critical refrigerated temperatureCritical refrigerated temperatureCritical refrigerated - must not be allowed to freeze or warm until immediately prior to testingCritical refrigerated - must not be allowed to freeze or warm until immediately prior to testing
FRZ Frozen temperatureFrozen temperatureKeep at frozen temperature: -4( C. Accidental thawing is of little consequenceKeep at frozen temperature: -4( C. Accidental thawing is of little consequence
CFRZ Critical frozen temperatureCritical frozen temperatureCritical frozen - must not be allowed to thaw until immediately prior to testingCritical frozen - must not be allowed to thaw until immediately prior to testing
DFRZ Deep frozenDeep frozenDeep frozen: -16 to -20( C.Deep frozen: -16 to -20( C.
UFRZ Ultra frozenUltra frozenUltra cold frozen: ~ -75 to -85( C. (ultra cold freezer is typically at temperature of dry ice).Ultra cold frozen: ~ -75 to -85( C. (ultra cold freezer is typically at temperature of dry ice).
NTR Liquid nitrogenLiquid nitrogenKeep in liquid nitrogen.Keep in liquid nitrogen.
PRTL Protect from lightProtect from lightProtect from light (e.g., wrap in aluminum foil).Protect from light (e.g., wrap in aluminum foil).
CATM Protect from airProtect from airCritical. Do not expose to atmosphere. Do not uncap.Critical. Do not expose to atmosphere. Do not uncap.
DRY DryDryKeep in a dry environment.Keep in a dry environment.
PSO No shockNo shockProtect from shock.Protect from shock.
PSA Do not shakeDo not shakeDo not shake.Do not shake.
UPR UprightUprightKeep upright. Do not turn upside down.Keep upright. Do not turn upside down.
MTLF Metal FreeMetal FreeContainer is free of heavy metals including lead.Container is free of heavy metals including lead.
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Licensed under creative commons public domain"/> <caseSensitive value="true"/> <valueSet value="http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0376"/> <hierarchyMeaning value="is-a"/> <compositional value="false"/> <versionNeeded value="false"/> <content value="complete"/> <property> <code value="status"/> <uri value="http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/utg-concept-properties#status"/> <description value="Status of the concept"/> <type value="code"/> </property> <property> <code value="deprecated"/> <uri value="http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/utg-concept-properties#v2-table-deprecated"/> <description value="Version of HL7 in which the code was deprecated"/> <type value="code"/> </property> <property> <code value="v2-concComment"/> <uri value="http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/utg-concept-properties#v2-concComment"/> <description value="V2 Concept Comment"/> <type value="string"/> </property> <property> <code value="v2-concCommentAsPub"/> <uri value="http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/utg-concept-properties#v2-concCommentAsPub"/> <description value="V2 Concept Comment As Published"/> <type value="string"/> </property> <concept id="3811"> <code value="C37"/> <display value="Body temperature"/> <definition value="Body temperature"/> <property> <code value="v2-concComment"/> <valueString value="Critical to keep at body temperature: 36 - 38( C."/> </property> <property> <code value="v2-concCommentAsPub"/> <valueString value="Critical to keep at body temperature: 36 - 38( C."/> </property> <property> <code value="status"/> <valueCode value="A"/> </property> </concept> <concept id="3812"> <code value="AMB"/> <display value="Ambient temperature"/> <definition value="Ambient temperature"/> <property> <code value="v2-concComment"/> <valueString value="Keep at ambient (room) temperature, approximately 22 ( 2 degrees C. Accidental refrigeration or freezing is of little consequence"/> </property> <property> <code value="v2-concCommentAsPub"/> <valueString value="Keep at ambient (room) temperature, approximately 22 ( 2 degrees C. Accidental refrigeration or freezing is of little consequence"/> </property> <property> <code value="status"/> <valueCode value="A"/> </property> </concept> <concept id="3813"> <code value="CAMB"/> <display value="Critical ambient temperature"/> <definition value="Critical ambient temperature"/> <property> <code value="v2-concComment"/> <valueString value="Critical ambient - must not be refrigerated or frozen."/> </property> <property> <code value="v2-concCommentAsPub"/> <valueString value="Critical ambient - must not be refrigerated or frozen."/> </property> <property> <code value="status"/> <valueCode value="A"/> </property> </concept> <concept id="3814"> <code value="REF"/> <display value="Refrigerated temperature"/> <definition value="Refrigerated temperature"/> <property> <code value="v2-concComment"/> <valueString value="Keep at refrigerated temperature: 4-8( C. Accidental warming or freezing is of little consequence"/> </property> <property> <code value="v2-concCommentAsPub"/> <valueString value="Keep at refrigerated temperature: 4-8( C. Accidental warming or freezing is of little consequence"/> </property> <property> <code value="status"/> <valueCode value="A"/> </property> </concept> <concept id="3815"> <code value="CREF"/> <display value="Critical refrigerated temperature"/> <definition value="Critical refrigerated temperature"/> <property> <code value="v2-concComment"/> <valueString value="Critical refrigerated - must not be allowed to freeze or warm until immediately prior to testing"/> </property> <property> <code value="v2-concCommentAsPub"/> <valueString value="Critical refrigerated - must not be allowed to freeze or warm until immediately prior to testing"/> </property> <property> <code value="status"/> <valueCode value="A"/> </property> </concept> <concept id="3816"> <code value="FRZ"/> <display value="Frozen temperature"/> <definition value="Frozen temperature"/> <property> <code value="v2-concComment"/> <valueString value="Keep at frozen temperature: -4( C. Accidental thawing is of little consequence"/> </property> <property> <code value="v2-concCommentAsPub"/> <valueString value="Keep at frozen temperature: -4( C. Accidental thawing is of little consequence"/> </property> <property> <code value="status"/> <valueCode value="A"/> </property> </concept> <concept id="3817"> <code value="CFRZ"/> <display value="Critical frozen temperature"/> <definition value="Critical frozen temperature"/> <property> <code value="v2-concComment"/> <valueString value="Critical frozen - must not be allowed to thaw until immediately prior to testing"/> </property> <property> <code value="v2-concCommentAsPub"/> <valueString value="Critical frozen - must not be allowed to thaw until immediately prior to testing"/> </property> <property> <code value="status"/> <valueCode value="A"/> </property> </concept> <concept id="3818"> <code value="DFRZ"/> <display value="Deep frozen"/> <definition value="Deep frozen"/> <property> <code value="v2-concComment"/> <valueString value="Deep frozen: -16 to -20( C."/> </property> <property> <code value="v2-concCommentAsPub"/> <valueString value="Deep frozen: -16 to -20( C."/> </property> <property> <code value="status"/> <valueCode value="A"/> </property> </concept> <concept id="3819"> <code value="UFRZ"/> <display value="Ultra frozen"/> <definition value="Ultra frozen"/> <property> <code value="v2-concComment"/> <valueString value="Ultra cold frozen: ~ -75 to -85( C. (ultra cold freezer is typically at temperature of dry ice)."/> </property> <property> <code value="v2-concCommentAsPub"/> <valueString value="Ultra cold frozen: ~ -75 to -85( C. (ultra cold freezer is typically at temperature of dry ice)."/> </property> <property> <code value="status"/> <valueCode value="A"/> </property> </concept> <concept id="3820"> <code value="NTR"/> <display value="Liquid nitrogen"/> <definition value="Liquid nitrogen"/> <property> <code value="v2-concComment"/> <valueString value="Keep in liquid nitrogen."/> </property> <property> <code value="v2-concCommentAsPub"/> <valueString value="Keep in liquid nitrogen."/> </property> <property> <code value="status"/> <valueCode value="A"/> </property> </concept> <concept id="3821"> <code value="PRTL"/> <display value="Protect from light"/> <definition value="Protect from light"/> <property> <code value="v2-concComment"/> <valueString value="Protect from light (e.g., wrap in aluminum foil)."/> </property> <property> <code value="v2-concCommentAsPub"/> <valueString value="Protect from light (e.g., wrap in aluminum foil)."/> </property> <property> <code value="status"/> <valueCode value="A"/> </property> </concept> <concept id="3822"> <code value="CATM"/> <display value="Protect from air"/> <definition value="Protect from air"/> <property> <code value="v2-concComment"/> <valueString value="Critical. Do not expose to atmosphere. Do not uncap."/> </property> <property> <code value="v2-concCommentAsPub"/> <valueString value="Critical. Do not expose to atmosphere. Do not uncap."/> </property> <property> <code value="status"/> <valueCode value="A"/> </property> </concept> <concept id="3823"> <code value="DRY"/> <display value="Dry"/> <definition value="Dry"/> <property> <code value="v2-concComment"/> <valueString value="Keep in a dry environment."/> </property> <property> <code value="v2-concCommentAsPub"/> <valueString value="Keep in a dry environment."/> </property> <property> <code value="status"/> <valueCode value="A"/> </property> </concept> <concept id="3824"> <code value="PSO"/> <display value="No shock"/> <definition value="No shock"/> <property> <code value="v2-concComment"/> <valueString value="Protect from shock."/> </property> <property> <code value="v2-concCommentAsPub"/> <valueString value="Protect from shock."/> </property> <property> <code value="status"/> <valueCode value="A"/> </property> </concept> <concept id="3825"> <code value="PSA"/> <display value="Do not shake"/> <definition value="Do not shake"/> <property> <code value="v2-concComment"/> <valueString value="Do not shake."/> </property> <property> <code value="v2-concCommentAsPub"/> <valueString value="Do not shake."/> </property> <property> <code value="status"/> <valueCode value="A"/> </property> </concept> <concept id="3826"> <code value="UPR"/> <display value="Upright"/> <definition value="Upright"/> <property> <code value="v2-concComment"/> <valueString value="Keep upright. Do not turn upside down."/> </property> <property> <code value="v2-concCommentAsPub"/> <valueString value="Keep upright. Do not turn upside down."/> </property> <property> <code value="status"/> <valueCode value="A"/> </property> </concept> <concept id="3827"> <code value="MTLF"/> <display value="Metal Free"/> <definition value="Metal Free"/> <property> <code value="v2-concComment"/> <valueString value="Container is free of heavy metals including lead."/> </property> <property> <code value="v2-concCommentAsPub"/> <valueString value="Container is free of heavy metals including lead."/> </property> <property> <code value="status"/> <valueCode value="A"/> </property> </concept> </CodeSystem>