DSTU2 Ballot Source

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V3-EntityCode.xml

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<ValueSet xmlns="http://hl7.org/fhir">
  <id value="v3-EntityCode"/>
  <meta>
    <lastUpdated value="2015-03-23T00:00:00.000+11:00"/>
    <profile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/valueset-shareable-definition"/>
  </meta>
  <text>
    <status value="generated"/>
    <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><!-- Snipped for brevity --></div>
  </text>
  <url value="http://hl7.org/fhir/v3/vs/EntityCode"/>
  <version value="2015-03-23"/>
  <name value="v3 Code System EntityCode"/>
  <publisher value="HL7, Inc"/>
  <contact>
    <telecom>
      <system value="url"/>
      <value value="http://hl7.org"/>
    </telecom>
  </contact>
  <description value="  OpenIssue: Missing description."/>
  <status value="active"/>
  <experimental value="false"/>
  <date value="2015-03-23"/>
  <define>
    <extension url="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/valueset-oid">
      <valueUri value="urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.5.1060"/>
    </extension>
    <system value="http://hl7.org/fhir/v3/EntityCode"/>
    <caseSensitive value="true"/>
    <concept>
      <code value="_MaterialEntityClassType"/>
      <abstract value="true"/>
      <display value="MaterialEntityClassType"/>
      <definition value="Types of Material for EntityClass &quot;MAT&quot;"/>
      <concept>
        <code value="_ContainerEntityType"/>
        <abstract value="true"/>
        <display value="ContainerEntityType"/>
        <definition value="Material intended to hold another material for purpose of storage or transport."/>
        <concept>
          <code value="PKG"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Package"/>
          <definition value="A material intended to hold other materials for purposes of storage or transportation"/>
          <concept>
            <code value="_NonRigidContainerEntityType"/>
            <abstract value="true"/>
            <display value="NonRigidContainerEntityType"/>
            <definition value="A container having dimensions that adjust somewhat based on the amount and shape of the
               material placed within it."/>
            <concept>
              <code value="BAG"/>
              <abstract value="false"/>
              <display value="Bag"/>
              <definition value="A pouched or pendulous container."/>
            </concept>
            <concept>
              <code value="PACKT"/>
              <abstract value="false"/>
              <display value="Packet"/>
              <definition value="A paper"/>
            </concept>
            <concept>
              <code value="PCH"/>
              <abstract value="false"/>
              <display value="Pouch"/>
              <definition value="A small bag or container made of a soft material."/>
            </concept>
            <concept>
              <code value="SACH"/>
              <abstract value="false"/>
              <display value="Sachet"/>
              <definition value="A small bag or packet containing a small portion of a substance."/>
            </concept>
          </concept>
          <concept>
            <code value="_RigidContainerEntityType"/>
            <abstract value="true"/>
            <display value="RigidContainerEntityType"/>
            <definition value="A container having a fixed and inflexible dimensions and volume"/>
            <concept>
              <code value="_IndividualPackageEntityType"/>
              <abstract value="true"/>
              <display value="IndividualPackageEntityType"/>
              <definition value="Container intended to contain sufficient material for only one use."/>
              <concept>
                <code value="AMP"/>
                <abstract value="false"/>
                <display value="Ampule"/>
                <definition value="A small sealed glass container that holds a measured amount of a medicinal substance."/>
              </concept>
              <concept>
                <code value="MINIM"/>
                <abstract value="false"/>
                <display value="Minim"/>
                <definition value="Individually dosed ophthalmic solution.  One time eye dropper dispenser."/>
              </concept>
              <concept>
                <code value="NEBAMP"/>
                <abstract value="false"/>
                <display value="Nebuamp"/>
                <definition value="Individually dosed inhalation solution."/>
              </concept>
              <concept>
                <code value="OVUL"/>
                <abstract value="false"/>
                <display value="Ovule"/>
                <definition value="A container either glass or plastic and a narrow neck, for storing liquid."/>
              </concept>
            </concept>
            <concept>
              <code value="_MultiUseContainerEntityType"/>
              <abstract value="true"/>
              <display value="MultiUseContainerEntityType"/>
              <definition value="A container intended to contain sufficient material for more than one use.  (I.e. Material
                 is intended to be removed from the container at more than one discrete time period.)"/>
              <concept>
                <code value="BOT"/>
                <abstract value="false"/>
                <display value="Bottle"/>
                <definition value="A container, typically rounded, either glass or plastic with a narrow neck and capable
                   of storing liquid."/>
                <concept>
                  <code value="BOTA"/>
                  <abstract value="false"/>
                  <display value="Amber Bottle"/>
                  <definition value="A bottle of yellow to brown color.  Used to store light-sensitive materials"/>
                </concept>
                <concept>
                  <code value="BOTD"/>
                  <abstract value="false"/>
                  <display value="Dropper Bottle"/>
                  <definition value="A bottle with a cap designed to release the contained liquid in droplets of a specific
                     size."/>
                </concept>
                <concept>
                  <code value="BOTG"/>
                  <abstract value="false"/>
                  <display value="Glass Bottle"/>
                  <definition value="A bottle made of glass"/>
                </concept>
                <concept>
                  <code value="BOTP"/>
                  <abstract value="false"/>
                  <display value="Plastic Bottle"/>
                  <definition value="A bottle made of plastic"/>
                  <concept>
                    <code value="BOTPLY"/>
                    <abstract value="false"/>
                    <display value="Polyethylene Bottle"/>
                    <definition value="A bottle made of polyethylene"/>
                  </concept>
                </concept>
              </concept>
              <concept>
                <code value="BOX"/>
                <abstract value="false"/>
                <display value="Box"/>
                <definition value="A 6-sided container commonly made from paper or cardboard used for solid forms."/>
              </concept>
              <concept>
                <code value="CAN"/>
                <abstract value="false"/>
                <display value="Can"/>
                <definition value="A metal container in which a material is hermetically sealed to enable storage over long
                   periods."/>
              </concept>
              <concept>
                <code value="CART"/>
                <abstract value="false"/>
                <display value="Cartridge"/>
                <definition value="A sealed container of liquid or powder intended to be loaded into a device."/>
              </concept>
              <concept>
                <code value="CNSTR"/>
                <abstract value="false"/>
                <display value="Canister"/>
                <definition value="A pressurized metal container holding a substance released as a spray or aerosol."/>
              </concept>
              <concept>
                <code value="JAR"/>
                <abstract value="false"/>
                <display value="Jar"/>
                <definition value="A container of glass, earthenware, plastic, etc.  Top of the container has a diameter
                   of similar size to the diameter of the container as a whole"/>
              </concept>
              <concept>
                <code value="JUG"/>
                <abstract value="false"/>
                <display value="Jug"/>
                <definition value="A deep vessel  for holding liquids, with a handle and often with a spout or lip shape
                   for pouring."/>
              </concept>
              <concept>
                <code value="TIN"/>
                <abstract value="false"/>
                <display value="Tin"/>
                <definition value="A lidded container made of thin sheet metal."/>
              </concept>
              <concept>
                <code value="TUB"/>
                <abstract value="false"/>
                <display value="Tub"/>
                <definition value="An open flat bottomed round container."/>
              </concept>
              <concept>
                <code value="TUBE"/>
                <abstract value="false"/>
                <display value="Tube"/>
                <definition value="A long hollow rigid or flexible cylinder.  Material is extruded by squeezing the container."/>
              </concept>
              <concept>
                <code value="VIAL"/>
                <abstract value="false"/>
                <display value="Vial"/>
                <definition value="A small cylindrical glass for holding liquid medicines."/>
              </concept>
            </concept>
            <concept>
              <code value="BLSTRPK"/>
              <abstract value="false"/>
              <display value="Blister Pack"/>
              <definition value="A bubblepack.  Medications sealed individually, separated into doses."/>
              <concept>
                <code value="CARD"/>
                <abstract value="false"/>
                <display value="Card"/>
                <definition value="A bubble pack card.  Multiple individual/separated doses."/>
              </concept>
            </concept>
          </concept>
          <concept>
            <modifierExtension url="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/valueset-subsumes">
              <valueCode value="BLSTRPK"/>
            </modifierExtension>
            <code value="COMPPKG"/>
            <abstract value="false"/>
            <display value="Compliance Package"/>
            <definition value="A container intended to contain sufficient material for more than one use, but grouped
               or organized to provide individual access to sufficient material for a single use.  Often
               used to ensure that the proper type and amount of material is consumed/expended for each
               use."/>
            <concept>
              <code value="DIALPK"/>
              <abstract value="false"/>
              <display value="Dial Pack"/>
              <definition value="Rotatable dispenser.  Eg. Birth control package."/>
            </concept>
            <concept>
              <code value="DISK"/>
              <abstract value="false"/>
              <display value="Disk"/>
              <definition value="Object that is thin, flat, and circular.  Doses of medication often contained in bubbles
                 on the disk."/>
            </concept>
            <concept>
              <code value="DOSET"/>
              <abstract value="false"/>
              <display value="Dosette"/>
              <definition value="Special packaging that will help patients take their medications on a regular basis."/>
            </concept>
            <concept>
              <code value="STRIP"/>
              <abstract value="false"/>
              <display value="Strip"/>
              <definition value="A continuous strip of plastic sectioned into individual pouches, each one containing the
                 quantity of 1 or more medications intended to be administered at a specific time"/>
            </concept>
          </concept>
          <concept>
            <code value="KIT"/>
            <abstract value="false"/>
            <display value="Kit"/>
            <definition value="A container for a diverse collection of products intended to be used together for some
               purpose (e.g. Medicinal kits often contain a syringe, a needle and the injectable medication)."/>
            <concept>
              <code value="SYSTM"/>
              <abstract value="false"/>
              <display value="System"/>
              <definition value="A kit in which the components are interconnected."/>
            </concept>
          </concept>
        </concept>
      </concept>
      <concept>
        <code value="_MedicalDevice"/>
        <abstract value="true"/>
        <display value="MedicalDevice"/>
        <definition value="A device with direct or indirect therapeutic purpose.  Values for EntityCode when EntityClass
           = &quot;DEV&quot;"/>
        <concept>
          <code value="_AccessMedicalDevice"/>
          <abstract value="true"/>
          <display value="AccessMedicalDevice"/>
          <definition value="A device used to allow access to a part of a body"/>
          <concept>
            <code value="LINE"/>
            <abstract value="false"/>
            <display value="Line"/>
            <definition value="A hollow tube used to administer a substance into a vein, artery or body cavity"/>
            <concept>
              <code value="IALINE"/>
              <abstract value="false"/>
              <display value="Intra-arterial Line"/>
              <definition value="A line used to administer a substance into an artery"/>
            </concept>
            <concept>
              <code value="IVLINE"/>
              <abstract value="false"/>
              <display value="Intraveneous Line"/>
              <definition value="A line used to administer a substance into a vein"/>
            </concept>
          </concept>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="_AdministrationMedicalDevice"/>
          <abstract value="true"/>
          <display value="AdministrationMedicalDevice"/>
          <definition value="A device intended to administer a substance to a subject"/>
          <concept>
            <code value="_InjectionMedicalDevice"/>
            <abstract value="true"/>
            <display value="InjectionMedicalDevice"/>
            <definition value="A device intended to administer liquid into a subject via a"/>
            <concept>
              <code value="AINJ"/>
              <abstract value="false"/>
              <display value="AutoInjector"/>
              <definition value="Automatically injects medication."/>
            </concept>
            <concept>
              <code value="PEN"/>
              <abstract value="false"/>
              <display value="Pen"/>
              <definition value="A device which can contain a cartridge for injection purposes.  Eg. Insulin pen."/>
            </concept>
            <concept>
              <code value="SYR"/>
              <abstract value="false"/>
              <display value="Syringe"/>
              <definition value="A barrel with a plunger."/>
            </concept>
          </concept>
          <concept>
            <code value="APLCTR"/>
            <abstract value="false"/>
            <display value="Applicator"/>
            <definition value="A device used to apply a liquid or powder to a surface."/>
          </concept>
          <concept>
            <code value="INH"/>
            <abstract value="false"/>
            <display value="Inhaler"/>
            <definition value="A small device used for inhaling medicine in the form of a vapour or gas in order to ease
               a respiratory condition such as asthma or to relieve nasal congestion."/>
            <concept>
              <code value="DSKS"/>
              <abstract value="false"/>
              <display value="Diskus"/>
              <definition value="The device used to inhale the doses of medication contained in the disk form."/>
            </concept>
            <concept>
              <code value="DSKUNH"/>
              <abstract value="false"/>
              <display value="Diskhaler"/>
              <definition value="The device used to inhale the doses of medication contained in the disk form."/>
            </concept>
            <concept>
              <code value="TRBINH"/>
              <abstract value="false"/>
              <display value="Turbuhaler"/>
              <definition value="Asthma medication delivery device."/>
            </concept>
          </concept>
          <concept>
            <code value="PMP"/>
            <abstract value="false"/>
            <display value="Pump"/>
            <definition value="A device that is used to raise, compress, or transfer liquids or gases and is operated
               by a piston or similar mechanism."/>
          </concept>
        </concept>
      </concept>
      <concept>
        <code value="_SpecimenAdditiveEntity"/>
        <abstract value="true"/>
        <display value="SpecimenAdditiveEntity"/>
        <definition value="Set of codes related to specimen additives"/>
        <concept>
          <code value="ACDA"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="ACD Solution A"/>
          <definition value="ACD Solution A of trisodium citrate, 22.0g/L; citric acid, 8.0 g/L; and dextrose 24.5
             g/L. Used in Blood banking and histocompatibilty testing"/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="ACDB"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="ACD Solution B"/>
          <definition value="ACD Solution B of trisodium citrate, 13.2g/L; citric acid, 4.8 g/L; and dextrose 14.7
             g/L. Used in Blood banking and histocompatibilty testing."/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="ACET"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Acetic Acid"/>
          <definition value="50% V/V acetic acid in water.  Used as  a urine preservative"/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="AMIES"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Amies transport medium"/>
          <definition value="Sodium Chloride 3.0g, Potassium Chloride 0.2g, Calcium Chloride 0.1g, Magnesium Chloride
             0.1g, Monopotassium Phosphate 0.2g, Disodium Phosphate 1.15g, Sodium Thiogly collate 1.0g,
             Distilled Water 1 liter"/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="BACTM"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Bacterial Transport medium"/>
          <definition value="Any medium used to maintain bacterial viability (e.g. Stuart's, Cary-Blair, Amies)"/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="BF10"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Buffered 10% formalin"/>
          <definition value="Formaldehyde 4% w/v; methyl alcohol 1% w/v; phosphate buffering salts. Tissue preservative"/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="BOR"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Boric Acid"/>
          <definition value="Powdered boric acid (usually 10 g) added to 24-hour urine collections as a preservative."/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="BOUIN"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Bouin's solution"/>
          <definition value="Picric acid, saturated aqueous solution (750.0 ml), 37-40% formalin (250.0 ml), glacial
             acetic acid (50.0 ml). Tissue preservative."/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="BSKM"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Buffered skim milk"/>
          <definition value="50% skim milk in 0.01 M phosphate-buffered saline.  Maintain virus viability"/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="C32"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="3.2% Citrate"/>
          <definition value="A 3.2% solution of Sodium Citrate in water.  Used as a blood preservative"/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="C38"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="3.8% Citrate"/>
          <definition value="A 3.8% solution of Sodium Citrate in water. Used as a blood preservative"/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="CARS"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Carson's Modified 10% formalin"/>
          <definition value="A modification of buffered 10% formalin used as a general tissue preservative."/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="CARY"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Cary Blair Medium"/>
          <definition value="Sodium Thioglycollate 1.5 g, Disodium Hydrogen Phosphate 1.1 g, Sodium Chloride 5.0 g,
             Calcium Chloride 0.09 g, Agar 5.0 g, per Liter of Water"/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="CHLTM"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Chlamydia transport medium"/>
          <definition value="Any of a number of non-nutritive buffered media used to maintain Chlamydia viability during
             transportation to the laboratory"/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="CTAD"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="CTAD"/>
          <definition value="Buffered tri-sodium citrate solution with theophylline, adenosine and dipyridamole"/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="EDTK15"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Potassium/K EDTA 15%"/>
          <definition value="Potassium EDTA 15% solution in water"/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="EDTK75"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Potassium/K EDTA 7.5%"/>
          <definition value="Potassium EDTA 7.5% solution in water"/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="EDTN"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Sodium/Na EDTA"/>
          <definition value="Sodium fluoride and Disodium EDTA"/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="ENT"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Enteric bacteria transport medium"/>
          <definition value="Any of a number of non-nutritive buffered media used to maintain enteric bacterial viability
             during transportation to the laboratory"/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="F10"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="10% Formalin"/>
          <definition value="A 10% v/v solution in water of formalin( a 37% solution of formaldehyde and water).  Used
             for tissue preservation."/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="FDP"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Thrombin NIH; soybean trypsin inhibitor"/>
          <definition value="Thrombin plus soybean trypsin inhibitor.  For use in identifying fibrn degredation products."/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="FL10"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Sodium Fluoride, 10mg"/>
          <definition value="Sodium fluoride, 10mg added as a urine preservative."/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="FL100"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Sodium Fluoride, 100mg"/>
          <definition value="Sodium fluoride, 100mg added as a urine preservative."/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="HCL6"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="6N HCL"/>
          <definition value="A solution of HCl containing 6moles of hydrogen ion/L. Used as a Urine Preservative."/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="HEPA"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Ammonium heparin"/>
          <definition value="Ammonium heparin"/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="HEPL"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Lithium/Li Heparin"/>
          <definition value="Lithium heparin salt"/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="HEPN"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Sodium/Na Heparin"/>
          <definition value="Sodium heparin salt"/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="HNO3"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Nitric Acid"/>
          <definition value="6N Nitric acid used to preserve urine for heavy metal analysis."/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="JKM"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Jones Kendrick Medium"/>
          <definition value="A transport medium formulated to maintain Bordetella pertussis viability."/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="KARN"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Karnovsky's fixative"/>
          <definition value="5% Glutaraldehyde, 4% Formaldehyde in 0.08M buffer. Tissue preservation"/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="KOX"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Potassium Oxalate"/>
          <definition value="Potassium oxalate and sodium fluoride in a 1.25:1 ratio"/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="LIA"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Lithium iodoacetate"/>
          <definition value="Iodoacetate lithium salt"/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="M4"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="M4"/>
          <definition value="Modified Hank's balanced salt solution supplemented with bovine serum albumin, gelatin,
             sucrose and glutamic acid. It is buffered to pH 7.3+ or - 0.2 with HEPES buffer. Phenol
             red is used to indicate pH. Vancomycin, Amphotericin B and Colistin are used to"/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="M4RT"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="M4-RT"/>
          <definition value="Modified Hank's balanced salt solution supplemented with bovine serum albumin, gelatin,
             sucrose and glutamic acid. It is buffered to pH 7.3+ or - 0.2 with Hepes buffer. Phenol
             red is used to indicate pH. Gentamicin and amphotericin B are used to inhibit c"/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="M5"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="M5"/>
          <definition value="Modified Hank's balanced salt solution supplemented with protein stabilizers, sucrose
             and glutamic acid. It is buffered to pH 7.3+ or - 0.2 with Hepes buffer. Phenol red is
             used to indicate pH. Vancomycin, Amphotericin B and Colistin are used to inhibit c"/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="MICHTM"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Michel's transport medium"/>
          <definition value="1M potassium citrate, pH 7.0 2.5 ml, 0.1M magnesium sulfate 5.0 ml, 0.1M N-ethyl malemide
              5.0 ml, dH2O 87.5 ml, ammonium sulfate 55gm. Preserve antigens for Immunofluorescence
             procedures"/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="MMDTM"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="MMD transport medium"/>
          <definition value="A buffered medium with ammonium sulfate added to preserve antigens for Immunofluorescence
             procedures"/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="NAF"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Sodium Fluoride"/>
          <definition value="Sodium fluoride"/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="NONE"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="None"/>
          <definition value="No additive. Specifically identifes the specimen as having no additives."/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="PAGE"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Page's Saline"/>
          <definition value="0.12 g NaCl, 0.004 g MgSO, 0.004 g, CaCl, 0.142 g Na2HPO4 and 0.136 g KH2PO4 per liter
             of distilled water. Maintain Acanthaoemba viability."/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="PHENOL"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Phenol"/>
          <definition value="Phenol. Urine preservative"/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="PVA"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Polyvinylalcohol"/>
          <definition value="Polyvinyl alcohol"/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="RLM"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Reagan Lowe Medium"/>
          <definition value="A transport medium formulated to maintain Bordetella pertussis viability."/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="SILICA"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Siliceous earth"/>
          <definition value="Diatomaceous earth. For glucose determination blood samples"/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="SPS"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Sodium polyanethol sulfonate 0.35% in 0.85% sodium chloride"/>
          <definition value="Sodium polyanethol sulfonate in saline. Anticomplementary and antiphagocytic properties.
             Used in blood culture collection."/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="SST"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Serum Separator Tube"/>
          <definition value="Polymer separator gel with clot activator"/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="STUTM"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Stuart transport medium"/>
          <definition value="Sodium Glycerophosphate 10.0g, Calcium Chloride 0.1g, Mercaptoacetic Acid 1.0ml, Distilled
             Water 1 liter"/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="THROM"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Thrombin"/>
          <definition value="Thrombin. Accelerates clotting."/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="THYMOL"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Thymol"/>
          <definition value="2-Isopropyl-5-methyl phenol. A preservative for 24 Hr Urine samples"/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="THYO"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Thyoglycolate broth"/>
          <definition value="A nutritive medium with a reducing agent  (sodium thioglycolate) which, due to a chemical
             reaction, removes oxygen from the broth."/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="TOLU"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Toluene"/>
          <definition value="Also known as Methylbenzene; Toluol; Phenylmethane. A preservative for 24 Hr Urine samples"/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="URETM"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Ureaplasma transport medium"/>
          <definition value="A buffered salt solution with antifungal agents added for the collection and transport
             of Ureaplasma specimens."/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="VIRTM"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Viral Transport medium"/>
          <definition value="Sucrose 74.6g, Potassium hydrogenphosphate 0.52g, L-glutamic acid 0.72g, Bovine serum
             albumin 5.0g, Gentamicin 50mg, Potassium dihydrogenphosphate 1.25g, L-15 medium 9.9L,
             Water to 10L. Maintain Virus viability."/>
        </concept>
        <concept>
          <code value="WEST"/>
          <abstract value="false"/>
          <display value="Buffered Citrate"/>
          <definition value="3.8% Citrate buffered to a pH of 5.5 for Westergren Sedimentation Rate"/>
        </concept>
      </concept>
      <concept>
        <code value="BLDPRD"/>
        <abstract value="false"/>
        <display value="Blood Product"/>
        <definition value="A manufactured product that is produced from the raw blood oi a donor with the intention
           of using it in a recipient transfusion."/>
      </concept>
      <concept>
        <code value="VCCNE"/>
        <abstract value="false"/>
        <display value="Vaccine"/>
        <definition value="A Type of medicine that creates an immune protection without the recipient experiencing
           the disease."/>
      </concept>
    </concept>
    <concept>
      <code value="_NonDrugAgentEntity"/>
      <abstract value="true"/>
      <display value="NonDrugAgentEntity"/>
      <definition value="Indicates types of allergy and intolerance agents which are non-drugs.  (E.g. foods, latex,
         etc.)"/>
      <concept>
        <code value="NDA01"/>
        <abstract value="false"/>
        <display value="egg"/>
        <definition value="egg"/>
      </concept>
      <concept>
        <code value="NDA02"/>
        <abstract value="false"/>
        <display value="fish"/>
        <definition value="fish"/>
      </concept>
      <concept>
        <code value="NDA03"/>
        <abstract value="false"/>
        <display value="lactose"/>
        <definition value="lactose"/>
      </concept>
      <concept>
        <code value="NDA04"/>
        <abstract value="false"/>
        <display value="peanut"/>
        <definition value="peanut"/>
      </concept>
      <concept>
        <code value="NDA05"/>
        <abstract value="false"/>
        <display value="soy"/>
        <definition value="soy"/>
      </concept>
      <concept>
        <code value="NDA06"/>
        <abstract value="false"/>
        <display value="sulfites"/>
        <definition value="sulfites"/>
      </concept>
      <concept>
        <code value="NDA07"/>
        <abstract value="false"/>
        <display value="wheat or gluten"/>
        <definition value="wheat or gluten"/>
      </concept>
      <concept>
        <code value="NDA08"/>
        <abstract value="false"/>
        <display value="isocyanates"/>
        <definition value="isocyanates"/>
      </concept>
      <concept>
        <code value="NDA09"/>
        <abstract value="false"/>
        <display value="solvents"/>
        <definition value="solvents"/>
      </concept>
      <concept>
        <code value="NDA10"/>
        <abstract value="false"/>
        <display value="oils"/>
        <definition value="oils"/>
      </concept>
      <concept>
        <code value="NDA11"/>
        <abstract value="false"/>
        <display value="venoms"/>
        <definition value="venoms"/>
      </concept>
      <concept>
        <code value="NDA12"/>
        <abstract value="false"/>
        <display value="latex"/>
        <definition value="latex"/>
      </concept>
      <concept>
        <code value="NDA13"/>
        <abstract value="false"/>
        <display value="shellfish"/>
        <definition value="shellfish"/>
      </concept>
      <concept>
        <code value="NDA14"/>
        <abstract value="false"/>
        <display value="strawberries"/>
        <definition value="strawberries"/>
      </concept>
      <concept>
        <code value="NDA15"/>
        <abstract value="false"/>
        <display value="tomatoes"/>
        <definition value="tomatoes"/>
      </concept>
      <concept>
        <code value="NDA16"/>
        <abstract value="false"/>
        <display value="dust"/>
        <definition value="dust"/>
      </concept>
      <concept>
        <code value="NDA17"/>
        <abstract value="false"/>
        <display value="dust mites"/>
        <definition value="dust mites"/>
      </concept>
    </concept>
    <concept>
      <code value="_OrganizationEntityType"/>
      <abstract value="true"/>
      <display value="OrganizationEntityType"/>
      <definition value="Further classifies entities of classCode ORG."/>
      <concept>
        <code value="HHOLD"/>
        <abstract value="false"/>
        <display value="household"/>
        <definition value="The group of persons who occupy a single housing unit."/>
      </concept>
      <concept>
        <code value="NAT"/>
        <abstract value="false"/>
        <display value="NationEntityType"/>
        <definition value="Codes identifying nation states.  Allows for finer grained specification of Entity with
           classcode &lt;= NAT                                                      Example:ISO3166
           country codes."/>
      </concept>
      <concept>
        <code value="RELIG"/>
        <abstract value="false"/>
        <display value="religious institution"/>
        <definition value="An organization that provides religious rites of worship."/>
      </concept>
    </concept>
    <concept>
      <code value="_PlaceEntityType"/>
      <abstract value="true"/>
      <display value="PlaceEntityType"/>
      <definition value="Types of places for EntityClass &quot;PLC&quot;"/>
      <concept>
        <code value="BED"/>
        <abstract value="false"/>
        <display value="Bed Location"/>
        <definition value="The location of a bed"/>
      </concept>
      <concept>
        <code value="BLDG"/>
        <abstract value="false"/>
        <display value="Building Location"/>
        <definition value="The location of a building"/>
      </concept>
      <concept>
        <code value="FLOOR"/>
        <abstract value="false"/>
        <display value="Floor Location"/>
        <definition value="The location of a floor of a building"/>
      </concept>
      <concept>
        <code value="ROOM"/>
        <abstract value="false"/>
        <display value="Room Location"/>
        <definition value="The location of a room"/>
      </concept>
      <concept>
        <code value="WING"/>
        <abstract value="false"/>
        <display value="Wing Location"/>
        <definition value="The location of a wing of a building (e.g. East Wing).  The same room number for the same
           floor number can be distinguished by wing number in some situations"/>
      </concept>
    </concept>
    <concept>
      <code value="_ResourceGroupEntityType"/>
      <abstract value="true"/>
      <display value="ResourceGroupEntityType"/>
      <definition value="Codes to characterize a Resource Group using categories that typify its membership and/or
         function                          .                                                  
            Example: PractitionerGroup"/>
      <concept>
        <code value="PRAC"/>
        <abstract value="false"/>
        <display value="PractitionerGroup"/>
        <definition value="PractitionerGroup"/>
      </concept>
    </concept>
  </define>
</ValueSet>

Usage note: every effort has been made to ensure that the examples are correct and useful, but they are not a normative part of the specification.