Extensions for Using Data Elements from FHIR STU3 in FHIR R5
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Extensions for Using Data Elements from FHIR STU3 in FHIR R5
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p class="res-header-id"><b>Generated Narrative: CodeSystem v3-EntityCode</b></p><a name="v3-EntityCode"> </a><a name="hcv3-EntityCode"> </a><p><b>Properties</b></p><p><b>This code system defines the following properties for its concepts</b></p><table class="grid"><tr><td><b>Name</b></td><td><b>Code</b></td><td><b>URI</b></td><td><b>Type</b></td><td><b>Description</b></td></tr><tr><td>Not Selectable</td><td>notSelectable</td><td>http://hl7.org/fhir/concept-properties#notSelectable</td><td>boolean</td><td>Indicates that the code is abstract - only intended to be used as a selector for other concepts</td></tr><tr><td>Inactive</td><td>inactive</td><td>http://hl7.org/fhir/concept-properties#inactive</td><td>boolean</td><td>True if the concept is not considered active - e.g. not a valid concept any more</td></tr></table><p><b>Concepts</b></p><p>This case-sensitive code system <code>http://hl7.org/fhir/v3/EntityCode</code> defines the following codes in a Is-A hierarchy:</p><table class="codes"><tr><td><b>Lvl</b></td><td style="white-space:nowrap"><b>Code</b></td><td><b>Display</b></td><td><b>Definition</b></td><td><b>Not Selectable</b></td><td><b>Inactive</b></td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">_MaterialEntityClassType<a name="v3-EntityCode-_MaterialEntityClassType"> </a></td><td>MaterialEntityClassType</td><td><div><p>Types of Material for EntityClass "MAT"</p>
</div></td><td>true</td><td/></tr><tr><td>2</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> _ContainerEntityType<a name="v3-EntityCode-_ContainerEntityType"> </a></td><td>ContainerEntityType</td><td><div><p>Material intended to hold another material for purpose of storage or transport.</p>
</div></td><td>true</td><td/></tr><tr><td>3</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> PKG<a name="v3-EntityCode-PKG"> </a></td><td>Package</td><td><div><p>A material intended to hold other materials for purposes of storage or transportation</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>4</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> _NonRigidContainerEntityType<a name="v3-EntityCode-_NonRigidContainerEntityType"> </a></td><td>NonRigidContainerEntityType</td><td><div><p>A container having dimensions that adjust somewhat based on the amount and shape of the material placed within it.</p>
</div></td><td>true</td><td/></tr><tr><td>5</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> BAG<a name="v3-EntityCode-BAG"> </a></td><td>Bag</td><td><div><p>A pouched or pendulous container.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>5</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> PACKT<a name="v3-EntityCode-PACKT"> </a></td><td>Packet</td><td><div><p>A paper</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>5</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> PCH<a name="v3-EntityCode-PCH"> </a></td><td>Pouch</td><td><div><p>A small bag or container made of a soft material.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>5</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> SACH<a name="v3-EntityCode-SACH"> </a></td><td>Sachet</td><td><div><p>A small bag or packet containing a small portion of a substance.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>4</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> _RigidContainerEntityType<a name="v3-EntityCode-_RigidContainerEntityType"> </a></td><td>RigidContainerEntityType</td><td><div><p>A container having a fixed and inflexible dimensions and volume</p>
</div></td><td>true</td><td/></tr><tr><td>5</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> _IndividualPackageEntityType<a name="v3-EntityCode-_IndividualPackageEntityType"> </a></td><td>IndividualPackageEntityType</td><td><div><p>Container intended to contain sufficient material for only one use.</p>
</div></td><td>true</td><td/></tr><tr><td>6</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> AMP<a name="v3-EntityCode-AMP"> </a></td><td>Ampule</td><td><div><p>A small sealed glass container that holds a measured amount of a medicinal substance.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>6</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> MINIM<a name="v3-EntityCode-MINIM"> </a></td><td>Minim</td><td><div><p>Individually dosed ophthalmic solution. One time eye dropper dispenser.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>6</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> NEBAMP<a name="v3-EntityCode-NEBAMP"> </a></td><td>Nebuamp</td><td><div><p>Individually dosed inhalation solution.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>6</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> OVUL<a name="v3-EntityCode-OVUL"> </a></td><td>Ovule</td><td><div><p>A container either glass or plastic and a narrow neck, for storing liquid.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>5</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> _MultiUseContainerEntityType<a name="v3-EntityCode-_MultiUseContainerEntityType"> </a></td><td>MultiUseContainerEntityType</td><td><div><p>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.)</p>
</div></td><td>true</td><td/></tr><tr><td>6</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> BOT<a name="v3-EntityCode-BOT"> </a></td><td>Bottle</td><td><div><p>A container, typically rounded, either glass or plastic with a narrow neck and capable of storing liquid.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>7</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> BOTA<a name="v3-EntityCode-BOTA"> </a></td><td>Amber Bottle</td><td><div><p>A bottle of yellow to brown color. Used to store light-sensitive materials</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>7</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> BOTD<a name="v3-EntityCode-BOTD"> </a></td><td>Dropper Bottle</td><td><div><p>A bottle with a cap designed to release the contained liquid in droplets of a specific size.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>7</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> BOTG<a name="v3-EntityCode-BOTG"> </a></td><td>Glass Bottle</td><td><div><p>A bottle made of glass</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>7</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> BOTP<a name="v3-EntityCode-BOTP"> </a></td><td>Plastic Bottle</td><td><div><p>A bottle made of plastic</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>8</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> BOTPLY<a name="v3-EntityCode-BOTPLY"> </a></td><td>Polyethylene Bottle</td><td><div><p>A bottle made of polyethylene</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>6</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> BOX<a name="v3-EntityCode-BOX"> </a></td><td>Box</td><td><div><p>A 6-sided container commonly made from paper or cardboard used for solid forms.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>6</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> CAN<a name="v3-EntityCode-CAN"> </a></td><td>Can</td><td><div><p>A metal container in which a material is hermetically sealed to enable storage over long periods.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>6</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> CART<a name="v3-EntityCode-CART"> </a></td><td>Cartridge</td><td><div><p>A sealed container of liquid or powder intended to be loaded into a device.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>6</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> CNSTR<a name="v3-EntityCode-CNSTR"> </a></td><td>Canister</td><td><div><p>A pressurized metal container holding a substance released as a spray or aerosol.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>6</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> JAR<a name="v3-EntityCode-JAR"> </a></td><td>Jar</td><td><div><p>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</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>6</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> JUG<a name="v3-EntityCode-JUG"> </a></td><td>Jug</td><td><div><p>A deep vessel for holding liquids, with a handle and often with a spout or lip shape for pouring.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>6</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> TIN<a name="v3-EntityCode-TIN"> </a></td><td>Tin</td><td><div><p>A lidded container made of thin sheet metal.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>6</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> TUB<a name="v3-EntityCode-TUB"> </a></td><td>Tub</td><td><div><p>An open flat bottomed round container.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>6</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> TUBE<a name="v3-EntityCode-TUBE"> </a></td><td>Tube</td><td><div><p>A long hollow rigid or flexible cylinder. Material is extruded by squeezing the container.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>6</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> VIAL<a name="v3-EntityCode-VIAL"> </a></td><td>Vial</td><td><div><p>A small cylindrical glass for holding liquid medicines.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>5</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> BLSTRPK<a name="v3-EntityCode-BLSTRPK"> </a></td><td>Blister Pack</td><td><div><p>A bubblepack. Medications sealed individually, separated into doses.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>6</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> CARD<a name="v3-EntityCode-CARD"> </a></td><td>Card</td><td><div><p>A bubble pack card. Multiple individual/separated doses.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>4</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> COMPPKG<a name="v3-EntityCode-COMPPKG"> </a></td><td>Compliance Package</td><td><div><p>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.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>5</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> DIALPK<a name="v3-EntityCode-DIALPK"> </a></td><td>Dial Pack</td><td><div><p>Rotatable dispenser. Eg. Birth control package.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>5</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> DISK<a name="v3-EntityCode-DISK"> </a></td><td>Disk</td><td><div><p>Object that is thin, flat, and circular. Doses of medication often contained in bubbles on the disk.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>5</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> DOSET<a name="v3-EntityCode-DOSET"> </a></td><td>Dosette</td><td><div><p>Special packaging that will help patients take their medications on a regular basis.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>5</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> STRIP<a name="v3-EntityCode-STRIP"> </a></td><td>Strip</td><td><div><p>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</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>4</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> KIT<a name="v3-EntityCode-KIT"> </a></td><td>Kit</td><td><div><p>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).</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>5</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> SYSTM<a name="v3-EntityCode-SYSTM"> </a></td><td>System</td><td><div><p>A kit in which the components are interconnected.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>2</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> _MedicalDevice<a name="v3-EntityCode-_MedicalDevice"> </a></td><td>MedicalDevice</td><td><div><p>A device with direct or indirect therapeutic purpose. Values for EntityCode when EntityClass = "DEV"</p>
</div></td><td>true</td><td/></tr><tr><td>3</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> _AccessMedicalDevice<a name="v3-EntityCode-_AccessMedicalDevice"> </a></td><td>AccessMedicalDevice</td><td><div><p>A device used to allow access to a part of a body</p>
</div></td><td>true</td><td/></tr><tr><td>4</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> LINE<a name="v3-EntityCode-LINE"> </a></td><td>Line</td><td><div><p>A hollow tube used to administer a substance into a vein, artery or body cavity</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>5</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> IALINE<a name="v3-EntityCode-IALINE"> </a></td><td>Intra-arterial Line</td><td><div><p>A line used to administer a substance into an artery</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>5</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> IVLINE<a name="v3-EntityCode-IVLINE"> </a></td><td>Intraveneous Line</td><td><div><p>A line used to administer a substance into a vein</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>3</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> _AdministrationMedicalDevice<a name="v3-EntityCode-_AdministrationMedicalDevice"> </a></td><td>AdministrationMedicalDevice</td><td><div><p>A device intended to administer a substance to a subject</p>
</div></td><td>true</td><td/></tr><tr><td>4</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> _InjectionMedicalDevice<a name="v3-EntityCode-_InjectionMedicalDevice"> </a></td><td>InjectionMedicalDevice</td><td><div><p>A device intended to administer liquid into a subject via a</p>
</div></td><td>true</td><td/></tr><tr><td>5</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> AINJ<a name="v3-EntityCode-AINJ"> </a></td><td>AutoInjector</td><td><div><p>Automatically injects medication.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>5</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> PEN<a name="v3-EntityCode-PEN"> </a></td><td>Pen</td><td><div><p>A device which can contain a cartridge for injection purposes. Eg. Insulin pen.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>5</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> SYR<a name="v3-EntityCode-SYR"> </a></td><td>Syringe</td><td><div><p>A barrel with a plunger.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>4</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> APLCTR<a name="v3-EntityCode-APLCTR"> </a></td><td>Applicator</td><td><div><p>A device used to apply a liquid or powder to a surface.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>4</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> INH<a name="v3-EntityCode-INH"> </a></td><td>Inhaler</td><td><div><p>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.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>5</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> DSKS<a name="v3-EntityCode-DSKS"> </a></td><td>Diskus</td><td><div><p>The device used to inhale the doses of medication contained in the disk form.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>5</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> DSKUNH<a name="v3-EntityCode-DSKUNH"> </a></td><td>Diskhaler</td><td><div><p>The device used to inhale the doses of medication contained in the disk form.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>5</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> TRBINH<a name="v3-EntityCode-TRBINH"> </a></td><td>Turbuhaler</td><td><div><p>Asthma medication delivery device.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>4</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> PMP<a name="v3-EntityCode-PMP"> </a></td><td>Pump</td><td><div><p>A device that is used to raise, compress, or transfer liquids or gases and is operated by a piston or similar mechanism.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>2</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> _SpecimenAdditiveEntity<a name="v3-EntityCode-_SpecimenAdditiveEntity"> </a></td><td>SpecimenAdditiveEntity</td><td><div><p>Set of codes related to specimen additives</p>
</div></td><td>true</td><td/></tr><tr><td>3</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> ACDA<a name="v3-EntityCode-ACDA"> </a></td><td>ACD Solution A</td><td><div><p>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</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>3</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> ACDB<a name="v3-EntityCode-ACDB"> </a></td><td>ACD Solution B</td><td><div><p>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.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>3</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> ACET<a name="v3-EntityCode-ACET"> </a></td><td>Acetic Acid</td><td><div><p>50% V/V acetic acid in water. Used as a urine preservative</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>3</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> AMIES<a name="v3-EntityCode-AMIES"> </a></td><td>Amies transport medium</td><td><div><p>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</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>3</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> BACTM<a name="v3-EntityCode-BACTM"> </a></td><td>Bacterial Transport medium</td><td><div><p>Any medium used to maintain bacterial viability (e.g. Stuart's, Cary-Blair, Amies)</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>3</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> BF10<a name="v3-EntityCode-BF10"> </a></td><td>Buffered 10% formalin</td><td><div><p>Formaldehyde 4% w/v; methyl alcohol 1% w/v; phosphate buffering salts. Tissue preservative</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>3</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> BOR<a name="v3-EntityCode-BOR"> </a></td><td>Boric Acid</td><td><div><p>Powdered boric acid (usually 10 g) added to 24-hour urine collections as a preservative.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>3</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> BOUIN<a name="v3-EntityCode-BOUIN"> </a></td><td>Bouin's solution</td><td><div><p>Picric acid, saturated aqueous solution (750.0 ml), 37-40% formalin (250.0 ml), glacial acetic acid (50.0 ml). Tissue preservative.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>3</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> BSKM<a name="v3-EntityCode-BSKM"> </a></td><td>Buffered skim milk</td><td><div><p>50% skim milk in 0.01 M phosphate-buffered saline. Maintain virus viability</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>3</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> C32<a name="v3-EntityCode-C32"> </a></td><td>3.2% Citrate</td><td><div><p>A 3.2% solution of Sodium Citrate in water. Used as a blood preservative</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>3</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> C38<a name="v3-EntityCode-C38"> </a></td><td>3.8% Citrate</td><td><div><p>A 3.8% solution of Sodium Citrate in water. Used as a blood preservative</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>3</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> CARS<a name="v3-EntityCode-CARS"> </a></td><td>Carson's Modified 10% formalin</td><td><div><p>A modification of buffered 10% formalin used as a general tissue preservative.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>3</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> CARY<a name="v3-EntityCode-CARY"> </a></td><td>Cary Blair Medium</td><td><div><p>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</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>3</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> CHLTM<a name="v3-EntityCode-CHLTM"> </a></td><td>Chlamydia transport medium</td><td><div><p>Any of a number of non-nutritive buffered media used to maintain Chlamydia viability during transportation to the laboratory</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>3</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> CTAD<a name="v3-EntityCode-CTAD"> </a></td><td>CTAD</td><td><div><p>Buffered tri-sodium citrate solution with theophylline, adenosine and dipyridamole</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>3</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> EDTK15<a name="v3-EntityCode-EDTK15"> </a></td><td>Potassium/K EDTA 15%</td><td><div><p>Potassium EDTA 15% solution in water</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>3</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> EDTK75<a name="v3-EntityCode-EDTK75"> </a></td><td>Potassium/K EDTA 7.5%</td><td><div><p>Potassium EDTA 7.5% solution in water</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>3</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> EDTN<a name="v3-EntityCode-EDTN"> </a></td><td>Sodium/Na EDTA</td><td><div><p>Sodium fluoride and Disodium EDTA</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>3</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> ENT<a name="v3-EntityCode-ENT"> </a></td><td>Enteric bacteria transport medium</td><td><div><p>Any of a number of non-nutritive buffered media used to maintain enteric bacterial viability during transportation to the laboratory</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>3</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> F10<a name="v3-EntityCode-F10"> </a></td><td>10% Formalin</td><td><div><p>A 10% v/v solution in water of formalin( a 37% solution of formaldehyde and water). Used for tissue preservation.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>3</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> FDP<a name="v3-EntityCode-FDP"> </a></td><td>Thrombin NIH; soybean trypsin inhibitor</td><td><div><p>Thrombin plus soybean trypsin inhibitor. For use in identifying fibrn degredation products.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>3</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> FL10<a name="v3-EntityCode-FL10"> </a></td><td>Sodium Fluoride, 10mg</td><td><div><p>Sodium fluoride, 10mg added as a urine preservative.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>3</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> FL100<a name="v3-EntityCode-FL100"> </a></td><td>Sodium Fluoride, 100mg</td><td><div><p>Sodium fluoride, 100mg added as a urine preservative.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>3</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> HCL6<a name="v3-EntityCode-HCL6"> </a></td><td>6N HCL</td><td><div><p>A solution of HCl containing 6moles of hydrogen ion/L. Used as a Urine Preservative.</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>3</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> HEPA<a name="v3-EntityCode-HEPA"> </a></td><td>Ammonium heparin</td><td><div><p>Ammonium heparin</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>3</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> HEPL<a name="v3-EntityCode-HEPL"> </a></td><td>Lithium/Li Heparin</td><td><div><p>Lithium heparin salt</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>3</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> HEPN<a name="v3-EntityCode-HEPN"> </a></td><td>Sodium/Na Heparin</td><td><div><p>Sodium heparin salt</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>3</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> HNO3<a name="v3-EntityCode-HNO3"> </a></td><td>Nitric Acid</td><td><div><p>6N Nitric acid used to preserve urine for heavy metal analysis.</p>
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</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>3</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> URETM<a name="v3-EntityCode-URETM"> </a></td><td>Ureaplasma transport medium</td><td><div><p>A buffered salt solution with antifungal agents added for the collection and transport of Ureaplasma specimens.</p>
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</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>2</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> VCCNE<a name="v3-EntityCode-VCCNE"> </a></td><td>Vaccine</td><td><div><p>A Type of medicine that creates an immune protection without the recipient experiencing the disease.</p>
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</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>2</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> NAT<a name="v3-EntityCode-NAT"> </a></td><td>NationEntityType</td><td><div><p>Codes identifying nation states. Allows for finer grained specification of Entity with classcode <= NAT</p>
<pre><code> Example:ISO3166 country codes.
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</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>2</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> RELIG<a name="v3-EntityCode-RELIG"> </a></td><td>religious institution</td><td><div><p>An organization that provides religious rites of worship.</p>
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</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>2</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> FLOOR<a name="v3-EntityCode-FLOOR"> </a></td><td>Floor Location</td><td><div><p>The location of a floor of a building</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>2</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> ROOM<a name="v3-EntityCode-ROOM"> </a></td><td>Room Location</td><td><div><p>The location of a room</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>2</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> WING<a name="v3-EntityCode-WING"> </a></td><td>Wing Location</td><td><div><p>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</p>
</div></td><td/><td/></tr><tr><td>1</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">_ResourceGroupEntityType<a name="v3-EntityCode-_ResourceGroupEntityType"> </a></td><td>ResourceGroupEntityType</td><td><div><p>Codes to characterize a Resource Group using categories that typify its membership and/or function</p>
<pre><code> .
Example: PractitionerGroup
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</div></td><td>true</td><td/></tr><tr><td>2</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"> PRAC<a name="v3-EntityCode-PRAC"> </a></td><td>PractitionerGroup</td><td><div><p>PractitionerGroup</p>
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<concept>
<code value="VIAL"/>
<display value="Vial"/>
<definition
value="A small cylindrical glass for holding liquid medicines."/>
</concept>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="BLSTRPK"/>
<display value="Blister Pack"/>
<definition
value="A bubblepack. Medications sealed individually, separated into doses."/>
<concept>
<code value="CARD"/>
<display value="Card"/>
<definition
value="A bubble pack card. Multiple individual/separated doses."/>
</concept>
</concept>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="COMPPKG"/>
<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"/>
<display value="Dial Pack"/>
<definition
value="Rotatable dispenser. Eg. Birth control package."/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="DISK"/>
<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"/>
<display value="Dosette"/>
<definition
value="Special packaging that will help patients take their medications on a regular basis."/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="STRIP"/>
<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"/>
<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"/>
<display value="System"/>
<definition
value="A kit in which the components are interconnected."/>
</concept>
</concept>
</concept>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="_MedicalDevice"/>
<display value="MedicalDevice"/>
<definition
value="A device with direct or indirect therapeutic purpose. Values for EntityCode when EntityClass = "DEV""/>
<property>
<code value="notSelectable"/>
<valueBoolean value="true"/>
</property>
<concept>
<code value="_AccessMedicalDevice"/>
<display value="AccessMedicalDevice"/>
<definition
value="A device used to allow access to a part of a body"/>
<property>
<code value="notSelectable"/>
<valueBoolean value="true"/>
</property>
<concept>
<code value="LINE"/>
<display value="Line"/>
<definition
value="A hollow tube used to administer a substance into a vein, artery or body cavity"/>
<concept>
<code value="IALINE"/>
<display value="Intra-arterial Line"/>
<definition
value="A line used to administer a substance into an artery"/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="IVLINE"/>
<display value="Intraveneous Line"/>
<definition
value="A line used to administer a substance into a vein"/>
</concept>
</concept>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="_AdministrationMedicalDevice"/>
<display value="AdministrationMedicalDevice"/>
<definition
value="A device intended to administer a substance to a subject"/>
<property>
<code value="notSelectable"/>
<valueBoolean value="true"/>
</property>
<concept>
<code value="_InjectionMedicalDevice"/>
<display value="InjectionMedicalDevice"/>
<definition
value="A device intended to administer liquid into a subject via a"/>
<property>
<code value="notSelectable"/>
<valueBoolean value="true"/>
</property>
<concept>
<code value="AINJ"/>
<display value="AutoInjector"/>
<definition value="Automatically injects medication."/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="PEN"/>
<display value="Pen"/>
<definition
value="A device which can contain a cartridge for injection purposes. Eg. Insulin pen."/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="SYR"/>
<display value="Syringe"/>
<definition value="A barrel with a plunger."/>
</concept>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="APLCTR"/>
<display value="Applicator"/>
<definition
value="A device used to apply a liquid or powder to a surface."/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="INH"/>
<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"/>
<display value="Diskus"/>
<definition
value="The device used to inhale the doses of medication contained in the disk form."/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="DSKUNH"/>
<display value="Diskhaler"/>
<definition
value="The device used to inhale the doses of medication contained in the disk form."/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="TRBINH"/>
<display value="Turbuhaler"/>
<definition value="Asthma medication delivery device."/>
</concept>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="PMP"/>
<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"/>
<display value="SpecimenAdditiveEntity"/>
<definition value="Set of codes related to specimen additives"/>
<property>
<code value="notSelectable"/>
<valueBoolean value="true"/>
</property>
<concept>
<code value="ACDA"/>
<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"/>
<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"/>
<display value="Acetic Acid"/>
<definition
value="50% V/V acetic acid in water. Used as a urine preservative"/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="AMIES"/>
<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"/>
<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"/>
<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"/>
<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"/>
<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"/>
<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"/>
<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"/>
<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"/>
<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"/>
<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"/>
<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"/>
<display value="CTAD"/>
<definition
value="Buffered tri-sodium citrate solution with theophylline, adenosine and dipyridamole"/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="EDTK15"/>
<display value="Potassium/K EDTA 15%"/>
<definition value="Potassium EDTA 15% solution in water"/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="EDTK75"/>
<display value="Potassium/K EDTA 7.5%"/>
<definition value="Potassium EDTA 7.5% solution in water"/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="EDTN"/>
<display value="Sodium/Na EDTA"/>
<definition value="Sodium fluoride and Disodium EDTA"/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="ENT"/>
<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"/>
<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"/>
<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"/>
<display value="Sodium Fluoride, 10mg"/>
<definition
value="Sodium fluoride, 10mg added as a urine preservative."/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="FL100"/>
<display value="Sodium Fluoride, 100mg"/>
<definition
value="Sodium fluoride, 100mg added as a urine preservative."/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="HCL6"/>
<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"/>
<display value="Ammonium heparin"/>
<definition value="Ammonium heparin"/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="HEPL"/>
<display value="Lithium/Li Heparin"/>
<definition value="Lithium heparin salt"/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="HEPN"/>
<display value="Sodium/Na Heparin"/>
<definition value="Sodium heparin salt"/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="HNO3"/>
<display value="Nitric Acid"/>
<definition
value="6N Nitric acid used to preserve urine for heavy metal analysis."/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="JKM"/>
<display value="Jones Kendrick Medium"/>
<definition
value="A transport medium formulated to maintain Bordetella pertussis viability."/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="KARN"/>
<display value="Karnovsky's fixative"/>
<definition
value="5% Glutaraldehyde, 4% Formaldehyde in 0.08M buffer. Tissue preservation"/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="KOX"/>
<display value="Potassium Oxalate"/>
<definition
value="Potassium oxalate and sodium fluoride in a 1.25:1 ratio"/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="LIA"/>
<display value="Lithium iodoacetate"/>
<definition value="Iodoacetate lithium salt"/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="M4"/>
<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"/>
<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"/>
<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"/>
<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"/>
<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"/>
<display value="Sodium Fluoride"/>
<definition value="Sodium fluoride"/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="NONE"/>
<display value="None"/>
<definition
value="No additive. Specifically identifes the specimen as having no additives."/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="PAGE"/>
<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"/>
<display value="Phenol"/>
<definition value="Phenol. Urine preservative"/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="PVA"/>
<display value="Polyvinylalcohol"/>
<definition value="Polyvinyl alcohol"/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="RLM"/>
<display value="Reagan Lowe Medium"/>
<definition
value="A transport medium formulated to maintain Bordetella pertussis viability."/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="SILICA"/>
<display value="Siliceous earth"/>
<definition
value="Diatomaceous earth. For glucose determination blood samples"/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="SPS"/>
<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"/>
<display value="Serum Separator Tube"/>
<definition value="Polymer separator gel with clot activator"/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="STUTM"/>
<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"/>
<display value="Thrombin"/>
<definition value="Thrombin. Accelerates clotting."/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="THYMOL"/>
<display value="Thymol"/>
<definition
value="2-Isopropyl-5-methyl phenol. A preservative for 24 Hr Urine samples"/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="THYO"/>
<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"/>
<display value="Toluene"/>
<definition
value="Also known as Methylbenzene; Toluol; Phenylmethane. A preservative for 24 Hr Urine samples"/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="URETM"/>
<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"/>
<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"/>
<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"/>
<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"/>
<display value="Vaccine"/>
<definition
value="A Type of medicine that creates an immune protection without the recipient experiencing the disease."/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="_DrugEntity"/>
<display value="DrugEntity"/>
<definition
value="A substance whose therapeutic effect is produced by chemical action within the body."/>
<property>
<code value="notSelectable"/>
<valueBoolean value="true"/>
</property>
<property>
<code value="inactive"/>
<valueBoolean value="true"/>
</property>
<concept>
<code value="_ClinicalDrug"/>
<display value="ClinicalDrug"/>
<definition
value="Any substance or mixture of substances manufactured, sold or represented for use in: (a) the diagnosis, treatment, mitigation or prevention of a disease, disorder, abnormal physical state, or its symptoms, in human beings or animals; (b) restoring, correcting or modifying organic functions in human beings or animals."/>
<property>
<code value="notSelectable"/>
<valueBoolean value="true"/>
</property>
<property>
<code value="inactive"/>
<valueBoolean value="true"/>
</property>
</concept>
</concept>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="_NonDrugAgentEntity"/>
<display value="NonDrugAgentEntity"/>
<definition
value="Indicates types of allergy and intolerance agents which are non-drugs. (E.g. foods, latex, etc.)"/>
<property>
<code value="notSelectable"/>
<valueBoolean value="true"/>
</property>
<concept>
<code value="NDA01"/>
<display value="egg"/>
<definition value="egg"/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="NDA02"/>
<display value="fish"/>
<definition value="fish"/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="NDA03"/>
<display value="lactose"/>
<definition value="lactose"/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="NDA04"/>
<display value="peanut"/>
<definition value="peanut"/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="NDA05"/>
<display value="soy"/>
<definition value="soy"/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="NDA06"/>
<display value="sulfites"/>
<definition value="sulfites"/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="NDA07"/>
<display value="wheat or gluten"/>
<definition value="wheat or gluten"/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="NDA08"/>
<display value="isocyanates"/>
<definition value="isocyanates"/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="NDA09"/>
<display value="solvents"/>
<definition value="solvents"/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="NDA10"/>
<display value="oils"/>
<definition value="oils"/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="NDA11"/>
<display value="venoms"/>
<definition value="venoms"/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="NDA12"/>
<display value="latex"/>
<definition value="latex"/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="NDA13"/>
<display value="shellfish"/>
<definition value="shellfish"/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="NDA14"/>
<display value="strawberries"/>
<definition value="strawberries"/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="NDA15"/>
<display value="tomatoes"/>
<definition value="tomatoes"/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="NDA16"/>
<display value="dust"/>
<definition value="dust"/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="NDA17"/>
<display value="dust mites"/>
<definition value="dust mites"/>
</concept>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="_OrganizationEntityType"/>
<display value="OrganizationEntityType"/>
<definition value="Further classifies entities of classCode ORG."/>
<property>
<code value="notSelectable"/>
<valueBoolean value="true"/>
</property>
<concept>
<code value="HHOLD"/>
<display value="household"/>
<definition
value="The group of persons who occupy a single housing unit."/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="NAT"/>
<display value="NationEntityType"/>
<definition
value="Codes identifying nation states. Allows for finer grained specification of Entity with classcode <= NAT
Example:ISO3166 country codes."/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="RELIG"/>
<display value="religious institution"/>
<definition
value="An organization that provides religious rites of worship."/>
</concept>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="_PlaceEntityType"/>
<display value="PlaceEntityType"/>
<definition value="Types of places for EntityClass "PLC""/>
<property>
<code value="notSelectable"/>
<valueBoolean value="true"/>
</property>
<concept>
<code value="BED"/>
<display value="Bed Location"/>
<definition value="The location of a bed"/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="BLDG"/>
<display value="Building Location"/>
<definition value="The location of a building"/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="FLOOR"/>
<display value="Floor Location"/>
<definition value="The location of a floor of a building"/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="ROOM"/>
<display value="Room Location"/>
<definition value="The location of a room"/>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="WING"/>
<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"/>
<display value="ResourceGroupEntityType"/>
<definition
value="Codes to characterize a Resource Group using categories that typify its membership and/or function
.
Example: PractitionerGroup"/>
<property>
<code value="notSelectable"/>
<valueBoolean value="true"/>
</property>
<concept>
<code value="PRAC"/>
<display value="PractitionerGroup"/>
<definition value="PractitionerGroup"/>
</concept>
</concept>
</CodeSystem>
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