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4.25.10 Specimen HL7 Extensions

Defines common extensions used with or related to the Specimen resource

4.25.10.1 Content

Extensions:
specimen-sequenceNumberThe sequence number of the sample :

An assigned number on the specimen denoting the order of collection.

specimen-collectionPriorityUrgency for collection :

The urgency of sample collection, such as STAT, ASAP, ASAP-ED, ROUTINE, ROUTINE-AM, etc….

specimen-specialHandlingSpecial handling of the specimen :

Special handling during the collection, transport, or storage of the specimen.

specimen-isDryWeightWhether quantity is a dry weight :

If the recorded quantity of the specimen is reported as a weight, if it is a dry weight.

specimen-treatmentTimeTime of treatment :

Period or duration of treatment.