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4.3.2.214 CodeSystem http://hl7.org/fhir/specimen-role

Orders and Observations Work Group Maturity Level: 2Trial Use Use Context: Any

This is a code system defined by the FHIR project.

Summary

Defining URL:http://hl7.org/fhir/specimen-role
Version:5.0.0-ballot
Name:SpecimenRole
Title:SpecimenRole
Status:draft
Definition:

Codes providing the combined status of the specimen.

Committee:Orders and Observations Work Group
OID:2.16.840.1.113883.4.642.4.2060 (for OID based terminology systems)
Flags:CaseSensitive, Complete
All codes ValueSet:SpecimenRole

This Code system is used in the following value sets:

  • ValueSet: SpecimenRole (Codes providing the role of a specimen.)

4.3.2.214.1 Content

This code system http://hl7.org/fhir/specimen-role defines the following codes:

CodeDisplayDefinitionCopy
b Blind SampleUsed to test the validity of the measurement process, where the composition of the sample is unknown except to the person submitting it. 
c CalibratorUsed for initial setting of calibration of the instrument. 
e Electronic QCUsed with manufactured reference providing signals that simulate QC results. 
f Filler Organization ProficiencySpecimen used for testing proficiency of the organization performing the testing (Filler). 
o Operator ProficiencySpecimen used for testing Operator Proficiency. 
p PatientUsed for any patient sample. 
q Control specimenUsed when specimen is the control specimen (either positive or negative). 
r Replicate (of patient sample as a control)Used when a patient sample is re-run as a control for a repeat test. 
v Verifying CalibratorUsed for periodic calibration checks. 

 

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Explanation of the columns that may appear on this page:

LevelA few code lists that FHIR defines are hierarchical - each code is assigned a level. See Code System for further information.
SourceThe source of the definition of the code (when the value set draws in codes defined elsewhere)
CodeThe code (used as the code in the resource instance). If the code is in italics, this indicates that the code is not selectable ('Abstract')
DisplayThe display (used in the display element of a Coding). If there is no display, implementers should not simply display the code, but map the concept into their application
DefinitionAn explanation of the meaning of the concept
CommentsAdditional notes about how to use the code