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CodeSystem: risks

Official URL: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0489 Version: 2.1.0
Active as of 2019-12-01 Responsible: HL7, Inc Computable Name: Risks
Other Identifiers: id: urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.18.313

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Code system of concepts specifying any known or suspected specimen hazards, e.g., exceptionally infectious agent or blood from a hepatitis patient. Used in HL7 Version 2.x messaging in the SPM and PAC segments.

Underlying Master Code System for V2 table 0489 (Risk Codes)

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
statushttp://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/utg-concept-properties#statuscodeStatus of the concept
deprecatedhttp://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/utg-concept-properties#v2-table-deprecatedcodeVersion of HL7 in which the code was deprecated
v2-concCommenthttp://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/utg-concept-properties#v2-concCommentstringV2 Concept Comment
v2-concCommentAsPubhttp://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/utg-concept-properties#v2-concCommentAsPubstringV2 Concept Comment As Published

Concepts

This case-sensitive code system http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0489 defines the following codes in a Is-A heirarchy:

CodeDisplayDefinitionV2 Concept CommentV2 Concept Comment As Published
BIO BiologicalBiologicalThe dangers associated with normal biological materials. I.e. potential risk of unknown infections. Routine biological materials from living subjects.The dangers associated with normal biological materials. I.e. potential risk of unknown infections. Routine biological materials from living subjects.
COR CorrosiveCorrosiveMaterial is corrosive and may cause severe injury to skin, mucous membranes and eyes. Avoid any unprotected contact.Material is corrosive and may cause severe injury to skin, mucous membranes and eyes. Avoid any unprotected contact.
ESC Escape RiskEscape RiskThe entity is at risk for escaping from containment or control.The entity is at risk for escaping from containment or control.
AGG AggressiveAggressiveA danger that can be associated with certain living subjects, including humans.A danger that can be associated with certain living subjects, including humans.
IFL MaterialDangerInflammableMaterialDangerInflammableMaterial is highly inflammable and in certain mixtures (with air) may lead to explosions. Keep away from fire, sparks and excessive heat.Material is highly inflammable and in certain mixtures (with air) may lead to explosions. Keep away from fire, sparks and excessive heat.
EXP ExplosiveExplosiveMaterial is an explosive mixture. Keep away from fire, sparks, and heat.Material is an explosive mixture. Keep away from fire, sparks, and heat.
INF MaterialDangerInfectiousMaterialDangerInfectiousMaterial known to be infectious with human pathogenic microorganisms. Those who handle this material must take precautions for their protection.Material known to be infectious with human pathogenic microorganisms. Those who handle this material must take precautions for their protection.
BHZ BiohazardBiohazardMaterial contains microorganisms that are an environmental hazard. Must be handled with special care.Material contains microorganisms that are an environmental hazard. Must be handled with special care.
INJ Injury HazardInjury HazardMaterial is solid and sharp (e.g., cannulas.) Dispose in hard container.Material is solid and sharp (e.g., cannulas.) Dispose in hard container.
POI PoisonPoisonMaterial is poisonous to humans and/or animals. Special care must be taken to avoid incorporation, even of small amounts.Material is poisonous to humans and/or animals. Special care must be taken to avoid incorporation, even of small amounts.
RAD RadioactiveRadioactiveMaterial is a source for ionizing radiation and must be handled with special care to avoid injury of those who handle it and to avoid environmental hazards.Material is a source for ionizing radiation and must be handled with special care to avoid injury of those who handle it and to avoid environmental hazards.

History

DateActionAuthorCustodianComment
2020-05-06reviseTed KleinVocabulary WGMigrated to the UTG maintenance environment and publishing tooling.