CodeSystem Comparison between http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0376 vs http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0376

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NameValueComments
.caseSensitivetrue
    .compositionalfalse
      .contentcomplete
        .copyrightCopyright HL7. Licensed under creative commons public domain
          .date2019-12-01
            .descriptionCode system of concepts describing how a specimen and/or container needs to be handled from the time of collection through the initiation of testing. Used in HL7 Version 2.x messaging in the SPM, SAC, PAC and OM4 segments.
              .experimentalfalse
                .hierarchyMeaningis-a
                  .jurisdiction
                    .nameSpecialHandling
                      .publisherHL7, Inc
                        .purposeUnderlying Master Code System for V2 table 0376 (Special Handling Code)
                          .statusactive
                            .titlespecialHandling
                              .urlhttp://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0376
                                .version2.2.0
                                  .versionNeededfalse

                                    Concepts

                                    CodeDisplaystatusdeprecatedv2-concCommentv2-concCommentAsPubComments
                                    .C37Body temperatureAACritical to keep at body temperature: 36 - 38( C.Critical to keep at body temperature: 36 - 38( C.Critical to keep at body temperature: 36 - 38( C.Critical to keep at body temperature: 36 - 38( C.
                                      .AMBAmbient temperatureAAKeep 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 consequenceKeep 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
                                        .CAMBCritical ambient temperatureAACritical ambient - must not be refrigerated or frozen.Critical ambient - must not be refrigerated or frozen.Critical ambient - must not be refrigerated or frozen.Critical ambient - must not be refrigerated or frozen.
                                          .REFRefrigerated temperatureAAKeep 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 consequenceKeep 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
                                            .CREFCritical refrigerated temperatureAACritical 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 testingCritical 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
                                              .FRZFrozen temperatureAAKeep at frozen temperature: -4( C. Accidental thawing is of little consequenceKeep at frozen temperature: -4( C. Accidental thawing is of little consequenceKeep at frozen temperature: -4( C. Accidental thawing is of little consequenceKeep at frozen temperature: -4( C. Accidental thawing is of little consequence
                                                .CFRZCritical frozen temperatureAACritical frozen - must not be allowed to thaw until immediately prior to testingCritical frozen - must not be allowed to thaw until immediately prior to testingCritical frozen - must not be allowed to thaw until immediately prior to testingCritical frozen - must not be allowed to thaw until immediately prior to testing
                                                  .DFRZDeep frozenAADeep frozen: -16 to -20( C.Deep frozen: -16 to -20( C.Deep frozen: -16 to -20( C.Deep frozen: -16 to -20( C.
                                                    .UFRZUltra frozenAAUltra 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).Ultra 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).
                                                      .NTRLiquid nitrogenAAKeep in liquid nitrogen.Keep in liquid nitrogen.Keep in liquid nitrogen.Keep in liquid nitrogen.
                                                        .PRTLProtect from lightAAProtect from light (e.g., wrap in aluminum foil).Protect from light (e.g., wrap in aluminum foil).Protect from light (e.g., wrap in aluminum foil).Protect from light (e.g., wrap in aluminum foil).
                                                          .CATMProtect from airAACritical. Do not expose to atmosphere. Do not uncap.Critical. Do not expose to atmosphere. Do not uncap.Critical. Do not expose to atmosphere. Do not uncap.Critical. Do not expose to atmosphere. Do not uncap.
                                                            .DRYDryAAKeep in a dry environment.Keep in a dry environment.Keep in a dry environment.Keep in a dry environment.
                                                              .PSONo shockAAProtect from shock.Protect from shock.Protect from shock.Protect from shock.
                                                                .PSADo not shakeAADo not shake.Do not shake.Do not shake.Do not shake.
                                                                  .UPRUprightAAKeep upright. Do not turn upside down.Keep upright. Do not turn upside down.Keep upright. Do not turn upside down.Keep upright. Do not turn upside down.
                                                                    .MTLFMetal FreeAAContainer is free of heavy metals including lead.Container is free of heavy metals including lead.Container is free of heavy metals including lead.Container is free of heavy metals including lead.