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    "div": "<div><p>Release Date: 2014-08-07</p>\r\n<h2>Description</h2>\r\n<p>\n                  \n                     OpenIssue: Missing description.<br/>\r\n\n               </p>\r\n<hr/>\r\n<table class=\"grid\">\r\n <tr><td><b>Level</b></td><td><b>Code</b></td><td><b>Display</b></td><td><b>Definition</b></td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>1</td><td><span style=\"color: grey\"><i>(_MaterialEntityClassType)</i></span></td><td><a name=\"_MaterialEntityClassType\">&nbsp;</a></td><td>\n                        Types of Material for EntityClass &quot;MAT&quot;<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style=\"color: grey\"><i>(_ContainerEntityType)</i></span></td><td><a name=\"_ContainerEntityType\">&nbsp;</a></td><td>\n                        Material intended to hold another material for purpose of storage or transport.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PKG<a name=\"PKG\"> </a></td><td>Package</td><td>\n                        A material intended to hold other materials for purposes of storage or transportation<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>4</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style=\"color: grey\"><i>(_NonRigidContainerEntityType)</i></span></td><td><a name=\"_NonRigidContainerEntityType\">&nbsp;</a></td><td>\n                        A container having dimensions that adjust somewhat based on the amount and shape of the material placed within it.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>5</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BAG<a name=\"BAG\"> </a></td><td>Bag</td><td>\n                        A pouched or pendulous container.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>5</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PACKT<a name=\"PACKT\"> </a></td><td>Packet</td><td>\n                        A paper<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>5</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PCH<a name=\"PCH\"> </a></td><td>Pouch</td><td>\n                        A small bag or container made of a soft material.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>5</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SACH<a name=\"SACH\"> </a></td><td>Sachet</td><td>\n                        A small bag or packet containing a small portion of a substance.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>4</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style=\"color: grey\"><i>(_RigidContainerEntityType)</i></span></td><td><a name=\"_RigidContainerEntityType\">&nbsp;</a></td><td>\n                        A container having a fixed and inflexible dimensions and volume<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>5</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style=\"color: grey\"><i>(_IndividualPackageEntityType)</i></span></td><td><a name=\"_IndividualPackageEntityType\">&nbsp;</a></td><td>\n                        Container intended to contain sufficient material for only one use.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>6</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;AMP<a name=\"AMP\"> </a></td><td>Ampule</td><td>\n                        A small sealed glass container that holds a measured amount of a medicinal substance.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>6</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MINIM<a name=\"MINIM\"> </a></td><td>Minim</td><td>\n                        Individually dosed ophthalmic solution.  One time eye dropper dispenser.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>6</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;NEBAMP<a name=\"NEBAMP\"> </a></td><td>Nebuamp</td><td>\n                        Individually dosed inhalation solution.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>6</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;OVUL<a name=\"OVUL\"> </a></td><td>Ovule</td><td>\n                        A container either glass or plastic and a narrow neck, for storing liquid.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>5</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style=\"color: grey\"><i>(_MultiUseContainerEntityType)</i></span></td><td><a name=\"_MultiUseContainerEntityType\">&nbsp;</a></td><td>\n                        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.)<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>6</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BOT<a name=\"BOT\"> </a></td><td>Bottle</td><td>\n                        A container, typically rounded, either glass or plastic with a narrow neck and capable of storing liquid.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>7</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BOTA<a name=\"BOTA\"> </a></td><td>Amber Bottle</td><td>\n                        A bottle of yellow to brown color.  Used to store light-sensitive materials<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>7</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BOTD<a name=\"BOTD\"> </a></td><td>Dropper Bottle</td><td>\n                        A bottle with a cap designed to release the contained liquid in droplets of a specific size.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>7</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BOTG<a name=\"BOTG\"> </a></td><td>Glass Bottle</td><td>\n                        A bottle made of glass<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>7</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BOTP<a name=\"BOTP\"> </a></td><td>Plastic Bottle</td><td>\n                        A bottle made of plastic<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>8</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BOTPLY<a name=\"BOTPLY\"> </a></td><td>Polyethylene Bottle</td><td>\n                        A bottle made of polyethylene<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>6</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BOX<a name=\"BOX\"> </a></td><td>Box</td><td>\n                        A 6-sided container commonly made from paper or cardboard used for solid forms.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>6</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CAN<a name=\"CAN\"> </a></td><td>Can</td><td>\n                        A metal container in which a material is hermetically sealed to enable storage over long periods.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>6</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CART<a name=\"CART\"> </a></td><td>Cartridge</td><td>\n                        A sealed container of liquid or powder intended to be loaded into a device.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>6</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CNSTR<a name=\"CNSTR\"> </a></td><td>Canister</td><td>\n                        A pressurized metal container holding a substance released as a spray or aerosol.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>6</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JAR<a name=\"JAR\"> </a></td><td>Jar</td><td>\n                        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<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>6</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JUG<a name=\"JUG\"> </a></td><td>Jug</td><td>\n                        A deep vessel  for holding liquids, with a handle and often with a spout or lip shape for pouring.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>6</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;TIN<a name=\"TIN\"> </a></td><td>Tin</td><td>\n                        A lidded container made of thin sheet metal.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>6</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;TUB<a name=\"TUB\"> </a></td><td>Tub</td><td>\n                        An open flat bottomed round container.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>6</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;TUBE<a name=\"TUBE\"> </a></td><td>Tube</td><td>\n                        A long hollow rigid or flexible cylinder.  Material is extruded by squeezing the container.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>6</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;VIAL<a name=\"VIAL\"> </a></td><td>Vial</td><td>\n                        A small cylindrical glass for holding liquid medicines.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>5</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BLSTRPK<a name=\"BLSTRPK\"> </a></td><td>Blister Pack</td><td>\n                        A bubblepack.  Medications sealed individually, separated into doses.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>6</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CARD<a name=\"CARD\"> </a></td><td>Card</td><td>\n                        A bubble pack card.  Multiple individual/separated doses.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>4</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;COMPPKG<a name=\"COMPPKG\"> </a></td><td>Compliance Package</td><td>\n                        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.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>5</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#BLSTRPK\">BLSTRPK</a></td><td/><td/></tr>\r\n <tr><td>5</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;DIALPK<a name=\"DIALPK\"> </a></td><td>Dial Pack</td><td>\n                        Rotatable dispenser.  Eg. Birth control package.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>5</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;DISK<a name=\"DISK\"> </a></td><td>Disk</td><td>\n                        Object that is thin, flat, and circular.  Doses of medication often contained in bubbles on the disk.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>5</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;DOSET<a name=\"DOSET\"> </a></td><td>Dosette</td><td>\n                        Special packaging that will help patients take their medications on a regular basis.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>5</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;STRIP<a name=\"STRIP\"> </a></td><td>Strip</td><td>\n                        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<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>4</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;KIT<a name=\"KIT\"> </a></td><td>Kit</td><td>\n                        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).<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>5</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SYSTM<a name=\"SYSTM\"> </a></td><td>System</td><td>\n                        A kit in which the components are interconnected.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style=\"color: grey\"><i>(_MedicalDevice)</i></span></td><td><a name=\"_MedicalDevice\">&nbsp;</a></td><td>\n                        A device with direct or indirect therapeutic purpose.  Values for EntityCode when EntityClass = &quot;DEV&quot;<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style=\"color: grey\"><i>(_AccessMedicalDevice)</i></span></td><td><a name=\"_AccessMedicalDevice\">&nbsp;</a></td><td>\n                        A device used to allow access to a part of a body<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>4</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;LINE<a name=\"LINE\"> </a></td><td>Line</td><td>\n                        A hollow tube used to administer a substance into a vein, artery or body cavity<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>5</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;IALINE<a name=\"IALINE\"> </a></td><td>Intra-arterial Line</td><td>\n                        A line used to administer a substance into an artery<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>5</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;IVLINE<a name=\"IVLINE\"> </a></td><td>Intraveneous Line</td><td>\n                        A line used to administer a substance into a vein<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style=\"color: grey\"><i>(_AdministrationMedicalDevice)</i></span></td><td><a name=\"_AdministrationMedicalDevice\">&nbsp;</a></td><td>\n                        A device intended to administer a substance to a subject<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>4</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style=\"color: grey\"><i>(_InjectionMedicalDevice)</i></span></td><td><a name=\"_InjectionMedicalDevice\">&nbsp;</a></td><td>\n                        A device intended to administer liquid into a subject via a<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>5</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;AINJ<a name=\"AINJ\"> </a></td><td>AutoInjector</td><td>\n                        Automatically injects medication.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>5</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PEN<a name=\"PEN\"> </a></td><td>Pen</td><td>\n                        A device which can contain a cartridge for injection purposes.  Eg. Insulin pen.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>5</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SYR<a name=\"SYR\"> </a></td><td>Syringe</td><td>\n                        A barrel with a plunger.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>4</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;APLCTR<a name=\"APLCTR\"> </a></td><td>Applicator</td><td>\n                        A device used to apply a liquid or powder to a surface.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>4</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;INH<a name=\"INH\"> </a></td><td>Inhaler</td><td>\n                        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.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>5</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;DSKS<a name=\"DSKS\"> </a></td><td>Diskus</td><td>\n                        The device used to inhale the doses of medication contained in the disk form.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>5</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;DSKUNH<a name=\"DSKUNH\"> </a></td><td>Diskhaler</td><td>\n                        The device used to inhale the doses of medication contained in the disk form.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>5</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;TRBINH<a name=\"TRBINH\"> </a></td><td>Turbuhaler</td><td>\n                        Asthma medication delivery device.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>4</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PMP<a name=\"PMP\"> </a></td><td>Pump</td><td>\n                        A device that is used to raise, compress, or transfer liquids or gases and is operated by a piston or similar mechanism.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style=\"color: grey\"><i>(_SpecimenAdditiveEntity)</i></span></td><td><a name=\"_SpecimenAdditiveEntity\">&nbsp;</a></td><td>\n                        Set of codes related to specimen additives<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ACDA<a name=\"ACDA\"> </a></td><td>ACD Solution A</td><td>\n                        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<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ACDB<a name=\"ACDB\"> </a></td><td>ACD Solution B</td><td>\n                        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.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ACET<a name=\"ACET\"> </a></td><td>Acetic Acid</td><td>\n                        50% V/V acetic acid in water.  Used as  a urine preservative<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;AMIES<a name=\"AMIES\"> </a></td><td>Amies transport medium</td><td>\n                        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<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BACTM<a name=\"BACTM\"> </a></td><td>Bacterial Transport medium</td><td>\n                        Any medium used to maintain bacterial viability (e.g. Stuart's, Cary-Blair, Amies)<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BF10<a name=\"BF10\"> </a></td><td>Buffered 10% formalin</td><td>\n                        Formaldehyde 4% w/v; methyl alcohol 1% w/v; phosphate buffering salts. Tissue preservative<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BOR<a name=\"BOR\"> </a></td><td>Boric Acid</td><td>\n                        Powdered boric acid (usually 10 g) added to 24-hour urine collections as a preservative.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BOUIN<a name=\"BOUIN\"> </a></td><td>Bouin's solution</td><td>\n                        Picric acid, saturated aqueous solution (750.0 ml), 37-40% formalin (250.0 ml), glacial acetic acid (50.0 ml). Tissue preservative.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BSKM<a name=\"BSKM\"> </a></td><td>Buffered skim milk</td><td>\n                        50% skim milk in 0.01 M phosphate-buffered saline.  Maintain virus viability<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;C32<a name=\"C32\"> </a></td><td>3.2% Citrate</td><td>\n                        A 3.2% solution of Sodium Citrate in water.  Used as a blood preservative<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;C38<a name=\"C38\"> </a></td><td>3.8% Citrate</td><td>\n                        A 3.8% solution of Sodium Citrate in water. Used as a blood preservative<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CARS<a name=\"CARS\"> </a></td><td>Carson's Modified 10% formalin</td><td>\n                        A modification of buffered 10% formalin used as a general tissue preservative.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CARY<a name=\"CARY\"> </a></td><td>Cary Blair Medium</td><td>\n                        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<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CHLTM<a name=\"CHLTM\"> </a></td><td>Chlamydia transport medium</td><td>\n                        Any of a number of non-nutritive buffered media used to maintain Chlamydia viability during transportation to the laboratory<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CTAD<a name=\"CTAD\"> </a></td><td>CTAD</td><td>\n                        Buffered tri-sodium citrate solution with theophylline, adenosine and dipyridamole<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;EDTK15<a name=\"EDTK15\"> </a></td><td>Potassium/K EDTA 15%</td><td>\n                        Potassium EDTA 15% solution in water<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;EDTK75<a name=\"EDTK75\"> </a></td><td>Potassium/K EDTA 7.5%</td><td>\n                        Potassium EDTA 7.5% solution in water<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;EDTN<a name=\"EDTN\"> </a></td><td>Sodium/Na EDTA</td><td>\n                        Sodium fluoride and Disodium EDTA<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ENT<a name=\"ENT\"> </a></td><td>Enteric bacteria transport medium</td><td>\n                        Any of a number of non-nutritive buffered media used to maintain enteric bacterial viability during transportation to the laboratory<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;F10<a name=\"F10\"> </a></td><td>10% Formalin</td><td>\n                        A 10% v/v solution in water of formalin( a 37% solution of formaldehyde and water).  Used for tissue preservation.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FDP<a name=\"FDP\"> </a></td><td>Thrombin NIH; soybean trypsin inhibitor</td><td>\n                        Thrombin plus soybean trypsin inhibitor.  For use in identifying fibrn degredation products.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FL10<a name=\"FL10\"> </a></td><td>Sodium Fluoride, 10mg</td><td>\n                        Sodium fluoride, 10mg added as a urine preservative.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FL100<a name=\"FL100\"> </a></td><td>Sodium Fluoride, 100mg</td><td>\n                        Sodium fluoride, 100mg added as a urine preservative.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;HCL6<a name=\"HCL6\"> </a></td><td>6N HCL</td><td>\n                        A solution of HCl containing 6moles of hydrogen ion/L. Used as a Urine Preservative.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;HEPA<a name=\"HEPA\"> </a></td><td>Ammonium heparin</td><td>\n                        Ammonium heparin<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;HEPL<a name=\"HEPL\"> </a></td><td>Lithium/Li Heparin</td><td>\n                        Lithium heparin salt<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;HEPN<a name=\"HEPN\"> </a></td><td>Sodium/Na Heparin</td><td>\n                        Sodium heparin salt<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;HNO3<a name=\"HNO3\"> </a></td><td>Nitric Acid</td><td>\n                        6N Nitric acid used to preserve urine for heavy metal analysis.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JKM<a name=\"JKM\"> </a></td><td>Jones Kendrick Medium</td><td>\n                        A transport medium formulated to maintain Bordetella pertussis viability.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;KARN<a name=\"KARN\"> </a></td><td>Karnovsky's fixative</td><td>\n                        5% Glutaraldehyde, 4% Formaldehyde in 0.08M buffer. Tissue preservation<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;KOX<a name=\"KOX\"> </a></td><td>Potassium Oxalate</td><td>\n                        Potassium oxalate and sodium fluoride in a 1.25:1 ratio<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;LIA<a name=\"LIA\"> </a></td><td>Lithium iodoacetate</td><td>\n                        Iodoacetate lithium salt<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;M4<a name=\"M4\"> </a></td><td>M4</td><td>\n                        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<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;M4RT<a name=\"M4RT\"> </a></td><td>M4-RT</td><td>\n                        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<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;M5<a name=\"M5\"> </a></td><td>M5</td><td>\n                        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<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MICHTM<a name=\"MICHTM\"> </a></td><td>Michel's transport medium</td><td>\n                        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<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MMDTM<a name=\"MMDTM\"> </a></td><td>MMD transport medium</td><td>\n                        A buffered medium with ammonium sulfate added to preserve antigens for Immunofluorescence procedures<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;NAF<a name=\"NAF\"> </a></td><td>Sodium Fluoride</td><td>\n                        Sodium fluoride<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;NONE<a name=\"NONE\"> </a></td><td>None</td><td>\n                        No additive. Specifically identifes the specimen as having no additives.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PAGE<a name=\"PAGE\"> </a></td><td>Page's Saline</td><td>\n                        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.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PHENOL<a name=\"PHENOL\"> </a></td><td>Phenol</td><td>\n                        Phenol. Urine preservative<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PVA<a name=\"PVA\"> </a></td><td>Polyvinylalcohol</td><td>\n                        Polyvinyl alcohol<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;RLM<a name=\"RLM\"> </a></td><td>Reagan Lowe Medium</td><td>\n                        A transport medium formulated to maintain Bordetella pertussis viability.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SILICA<a name=\"SILICA\"> </a></td><td>Siliceous earth</td><td>\n                        Diatomaceous earth. For glucose determination blood samples<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SPS<a name=\"SPS\"> </a></td><td>Sodium polyanethol sulfonate 0.35% in 0.85% sodium chloride</td><td>\n                        Sodium polyanethol sulfonate in saline. Anticomplementary and antiphagocytic properties. Used in blood culture collection.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SST<a name=\"SST\"> </a></td><td>Serum Separator Tube</td><td>\n                        Polymer separator gel with clot activator<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;STUTM<a name=\"STUTM\"> </a></td><td>Stuart transport medium</td><td>\n                        Sodium Glycerophosphate 10.0g, Calcium Chloride 0.1g, Mercaptoacetic Acid 1.0ml, Distilled Water 1 liter<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;THROM<a name=\"THROM\"> </a></td><td>Thrombin</td><td>\n                        Thrombin. Accelerates clotting.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;THYMOL<a name=\"THYMOL\"> </a></td><td>Thymol</td><td>\n                        2-Isopropyl-5-methyl phenol. A preservative for 24 Hr Urine samples<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;THYO<a name=\"THYO\"> </a></td><td>Thyoglycolate broth</td><td>\n                        A nutritive medium with a reducing agent  (sodium thioglycolate) which, due to a chemical reaction, removes oxygen from the broth.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;TOLU<a name=\"TOLU\"> </a></td><td>Toluene</td><td>\n                        Also known as Methylbenzene; Toluol; Phenylmethane. A preservative for 24 Hr Urine samples<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;URETM<a name=\"URETM\"> </a></td><td>Ureaplasma transport medium</td><td>\n                        A buffered salt solution with antifungal agents added for the collection and transport of Ureaplasma specimens.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;VIRTM<a name=\"VIRTM\"> </a></td><td>Viral Transport medium</td><td>\n                        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.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;WEST<a name=\"WEST\"> </a></td><td>Buffered Citrate</td><td>\n                        3.8% Citrate buffered to a pH of 5.5 for Westergren Sedimentation Rate<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;BLDPRD<a name=\"BLDPRD\"> </a></td><td>Blood Product</td><td>\n                        A manufactured product that is produced from the raw blood oi a donor with the intention of using it in a recipient transfusion.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;VCCNE<a name=\"VCCNE\"> </a></td><td>Vaccine</td><td>\n                        A Type of medicine that creates an immune protection without the recipient experiencing the disease.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>1</td><td><span style=\"color: grey\"><i>(_NonDrugAgentEntity)</i></span></td><td><a name=\"_NonDrugAgentEntity\">&nbsp;</a></td><td>\n                        Indicates types of allergy and intolerance agents which are non-drugs.  (E.g. foods, latex, etc.)<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;NDA01<a name=\"NDA01\"> </a></td><td>egg</td><td/></tr>\r\n <tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;NDA02<a name=\"NDA02\"> </a></td><td>fish</td><td/></tr>\r\n <tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;NDA03<a name=\"NDA03\"> </a></td><td>lactose</td><td/></tr>\r\n <tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;NDA04<a name=\"NDA04\"> </a></td><td>peanut</td><td/></tr>\r\n <tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;NDA05<a name=\"NDA05\"> </a></td><td>soy</td><td/></tr>\r\n <tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;NDA06<a name=\"NDA06\"> </a></td><td>sulfites</td><td/></tr>\r\n <tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;NDA07<a name=\"NDA07\"> </a></td><td>wheat or gluten</td><td/></tr>\r\n <tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;NDA08<a name=\"NDA08\"> </a></td><td>isocyanates</td><td/></tr>\r\n <tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;NDA09<a name=\"NDA09\"> </a></td><td>solvents</td><td/></tr>\r\n <tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;NDA10<a name=\"NDA10\"> </a></td><td>oils</td><td/></tr>\r\n <tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;NDA11<a name=\"NDA11\"> </a></td><td>venoms</td><td/></tr>\r\n <tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;NDA12<a name=\"NDA12\"> </a></td><td>latex</td><td/></tr>\r\n <tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;NDA13<a name=\"NDA13\"> </a></td><td>shellfish</td><td/></tr>\r\n <tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;NDA14<a name=\"NDA14\"> </a></td><td>strawberries</td><td/></tr>\r\n <tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;NDA15<a name=\"NDA15\"> </a></td><td>tomatoes</td><td/></tr>\r\n <tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;NDA16<a name=\"NDA16\"> </a></td><td>dust</td><td/></tr>\r\n <tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;NDA17<a name=\"NDA17\"> </a></td><td>dust mites</td><td/></tr>\r\n <tr><td>1</td><td><span style=\"color: grey\"><i>(_OrganizationEntityType)</i></span></td><td><a name=\"_OrganizationEntityType\">&nbsp;</a></td><td>\n                        Further classifies entities of classCode ORG.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;HHOLD<a name=\"HHOLD\"> </a></td><td>household</td><td>\n                        The group of persons who occupy a single housing unit.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;NAT<a name=\"NAT\"> </a></td><td>NationEntityType</td><td>\n                        Codes identifying nation states.  Allows for finer grained specification of Entity with classcode &lt;= NAT<br/>\r\n\n                        \n                           Example:ISO3166 country codes.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;RELIG<a name=\"RELIG\"> </a></td><td>religious institution</td><td>\n                        An organization that provides religious rites of worship.<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>1</td><td><span style=\"color: grey\"><i>(_PlaceEntityType)</i></span></td><td><a name=\"_PlaceEntityType\">&nbsp;</a></td><td>\n                        Types of places for EntityClass &quot;PLC&quot;<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;BED<a name=\"BED\"> </a></td><td>Bed Location</td><td>\n                        The location of a bed<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;BLDG<a name=\"BLDG\"> </a></td><td>Building Location</td><td>\n                        The location of a building<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;FLOOR<a name=\"FLOOR\"> </a></td><td>Floor Location</td><td>\n                        The location of a floor of a building<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;ROOM<a name=\"ROOM\"> </a></td><td>Room Location</td><td>\n                        The location of a room<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;WING<a name=\"WING\"> </a></td><td>Wing Location</td><td>\n                        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<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>1</td><td><span style=\"color: grey\"><i>(_ResourceGroupEntityType)</i></span></td><td><a name=\"_ResourceGroupEntityType\">&nbsp;</a></td><td>\n                        Codes to characterize a Resource Group using categories that typify its membership and/or function<br/>\r\n\n                        .<br/>\r\n\n                        \n                           Example: PractitionerGroup<br/>\r\n\n                     </td></tr>\r\n <tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;PRAC<a name=\"PRAC\"> </a></td><td>PractitionerGroup</td><td/></tr>\r\n</table>\r\n</div>"
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  "name": "v3 Code System EntityCode",
  "publisher": "HL7, Inc",
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      "system": "url",
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    }
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  "description": "  OpenIssue:\r\nMissing description.",
  "status": "active",
  "date": "2014-08-07T00:00:00+10:00",
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    "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/v3/EntityCode",
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    "concept": [
      {
        "code": "_MaterialEntityClassType",
        "abstract": true,
        "display": "MaterialEntityClassType",
        "definition": "Types of Material for EntityClass \"MAT\"",
        "concept": [
          {
            "code": "_ContainerEntityType",
            "abstract": true,
            "display": "ContainerEntityType",
            "definition": "Material intended to hold another material for purpose of storage or transport.",
            "concept": [
              {
                "code": "PKG",
                "display": "Package",
                "definition": "A material intended to hold other materials for purposes of storage or transportation",
                "concept": [
                  {
                    "code": "_NonRigidContainerEntityType",
                    "abstract": true,
                    "display": "NonRigidContainerEntityType",
                    "definition": "A container having dimensions that adjust somewhat based on the amount and shape of the material placed within it.",
                    "concept": [
                      {
                        "code": "BAG",
                        "display": "Bag",
                        "definition": "A pouched or pendulous container."
                      },
                      {
                        "code": "PACKT",
                        "display": "Packet",
                        "definition": "A paper"
                      },
                      {
                        "code": "PCH",
                        "display": "Pouch",
                        "definition": "A small bag or container made of a soft material."
                      },
                      {
                        "code": "SACH",
                        "display": "Sachet",
                        "definition": "A small bag or packet containing a small portion of a substance."
                      }
                    ]
                  },
                  {
                    "code": "_RigidContainerEntityType",
                    "abstract": true,
                    "display": "RigidContainerEntityType",
                    "definition": "A container having a fixed and inflexible dimensions and volume",
                    "concept": [
                      {
                        "code": "_IndividualPackageEntityType",
                        "abstract": true,
                        "display": "IndividualPackageEntityType",
                        "definition": "Container intended to contain sufficient material for only one use.",
                        "concept": [
                          {
                            "code": "AMP",
                            "display": "Ampule",
                            "definition": "A small sealed glass container that holds a measured amount of a medicinal substance."
                          },
                          {
                            "code": "MINIM",
                            "display": "Minim",
                            "definition": "Individually dosed ophthalmic solution.  One time eye dropper dispenser."
                          },
                          {
                            "code": "NEBAMP",
                            "display": "Nebuamp",
                            "definition": "Individually dosed inhalation solution."
                          },
                          {
                            "code": "OVUL",
                            "display": "Ovule",
                            "definition": "A container either glass or plastic and a narrow neck, for storing liquid."
                          }
                        ]
                      },
                      {
                        "code": "_MultiUseContainerEntityType",
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                        "definition": "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.)",
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                            "code": "BOT",
                            "display": "Bottle",
                            "definition": "A container, typically rounded, either glass or plastic with a narrow neck and capable of storing liquid.",
                            "concept": [
                              {
                                "code": "BOTA",
                                "display": "Amber Bottle",
                                "definition": "A bottle of yellow to brown color.  Used to store light-sensitive materials"
                              },
                              {
                                "code": "BOTD",
                                "display": "Dropper Bottle",
                                "definition": "A bottle with a cap designed to release the contained liquid in droplets of a specific size."
                              },
                              {
                                "code": "BOTG",
                                "display": "Glass Bottle",
                                "definition": "A bottle made of glass"
                              },
                              {
                                "code": "BOTP",
                                "display": "Plastic Bottle",
                                "definition": "A bottle made of plastic",
                                "concept": [
                                  {
                                    "code": "BOTPLY",
                                    "display": "Polyethylene Bottle",
                                    "definition": "A bottle made of polyethylene"
                                  }
                                ]
                              }
                            ]
                          },
                          {
                            "code": "BOX",
                            "display": "Box",
                            "definition": "A 6-sided container commonly made from paper or cardboard used for solid forms."
                          },
                          {
                            "code": "CAN",
                            "display": "Can",
                            "definition": "A metal container in which a material is hermetically sealed to enable storage over long periods."
                          },
                          {
                            "code": "CART",
                            "display": "Cartridge",
                            "definition": "A sealed container of liquid or powder intended to be loaded into a device."
                          },
                          {
                            "code": "CNSTR",
                            "display": "Canister",
                            "definition": "A pressurized metal container holding a substance released as a spray or aerosol."
                          },
                          {
                            "code": "JAR",
                            "display": "Jar",
                            "definition": "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"
                          },
                          {
                            "code": "JUG",
                            "display": "Jug",
                            "definition": "A deep vessel  for holding liquids, with a handle and often with a spout or lip shape for pouring."
                          },
                          {
                            "code": "TIN",
                            "display": "Tin",
                            "definition": "A lidded container made of thin sheet metal."
                          },
                          {
                            "code": "TUB",
                            "display": "Tub",
                            "definition": "An open flat bottomed round container."
                          },
                          {
                            "code": "TUBE",
                            "display": "Tube",
                            "definition": "A long hollow rigid or flexible cylinder.  Material is extruded by squeezing the container."
                          },
                          {
                            "code": "VIAL",
                            "display": "Vial",
                            "definition": "A small cylindrical glass for holding liquid medicines."
                          }
                        ]
                      },
                      {
                        "code": "BLSTRPK",
                        "display": "Blister Pack",
                        "definition": "A bubblepack.  Medications sealed individually, separated into doses.",
                        "concept": [
                          {
                            "code": "CARD",
                            "display": "Card",
                            "definition": "A bubble pack card.  Multiple individual/separated doses."
                          }
                        ]
                      }
                    ]
                  },
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                        "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/Profile/tools-extensions#subsumes",
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                      }
                    ],
                    "code": "COMPPKG",
                    "display": "Compliance Package",
                    "definition": "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": "DIALPK",
                        "display": "Dial Pack",
                        "definition": "Rotatable dispenser.  Eg. Birth control package."
                      },
                      {
                        "code": "DISK",
                        "display": "Disk",
                        "definition": "Object that is thin, flat, and circular.  Doses of medication often contained in bubbles on the disk."
                      },
                      {
                        "code": "DOSET",
                        "display": "Dosette",
                        "definition": "Special packaging that will help patients take their medications on a regular basis."
                      },
                      {
                        "code": "STRIP",
                        "display": "Strip",
                        "definition": "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"
                      }
                    ]
                  },
                  {
                    "code": "KIT",
                    "display": "Kit",
                    "definition": "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": "SYSTM",
                        "display": "System",
                        "definition": "A kit in which the components are interconnected."
                      }
                    ]
                  }
                ]
              }
            ]
          },
          {
            "code": "_MedicalDevice",
            "abstract": true,
            "display": "MedicalDevice",
            "definition": "A device with direct or indirect therapeutic purpose.  Values for EntityCode when EntityClass = \"DEV\"",
            "concept": [
              {
                "code": "_AccessMedicalDevice",
                "abstract": true,
                "display": "AccessMedicalDevice",
                "definition": "A device used to allow access to a part of a body",
                "concept": [
                  {
                    "code": "LINE",
                    "display": "Line",
                    "definition": "A hollow tube used to administer a substance into a vein, artery or body cavity",
                    "concept": [
                      {
                        "code": "IALINE",
                        "display": "Intra-arterial Line",
                        "definition": "A line used to administer a substance into an artery"
                      },
                      {
                        "code": "IVLINE",
                        "display": "Intraveneous Line",
                        "definition": "A line used to administer a substance into a vein"
                      }
                    ]
                  }
                ]
              },
              {
                "code": "_AdministrationMedicalDevice",
                "abstract": true,
                "display": "AdministrationMedicalDevice",
                "definition": "A device intended to administer a substance to a subject",
                "concept": [
                  {
                    "code": "_InjectionMedicalDevice",
                    "abstract": true,
                    "display": "InjectionMedicalDevice",
                    "definition": "A device intended to administer liquid into a subject via a",
                    "concept": [
                      {
                        "code": "AINJ",
                        "display": "AutoInjector",
                        "definition": "Automatically injects medication."
                      },
                      {
                        "code": "PEN",
                        "display": "Pen",
                        "definition": "A device which can contain a cartridge for injection purposes.  Eg. Insulin pen."
                      },
                      {
                        "code": "SYR",
                        "display": "Syringe",
                        "definition": "A barrel with a plunger."
                      }
                    ]
                  },
                  {
                    "code": "APLCTR",
                    "display": "Applicator",
                    "definition": "A device used to apply a liquid or powder to a surface."
                  },
                  {
                    "code": "INH",
                    "display": "Inhaler",
                    "definition": "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": "DSKS",
                        "display": "Diskus",
                        "definition": "The device used to inhale the doses of medication contained in the disk form."
                      },
                      {
                        "code": "DSKUNH",
                        "display": "Diskhaler",
                        "definition": "The device used to inhale the doses of medication contained in the disk form."
                      },
                      {
                        "code": "TRBINH",
                        "display": "Turbuhaler",
                        "definition": "Asthma medication delivery device."
                      }
                    ]
                  },
                  {
                    "code": "PMP",
                    "display": "Pump",
                    "definition": "A device that is used to raise, compress, or transfer liquids or gases and is operated by a piston or similar mechanism."
                  }
                ]
              }
            ]
          },
          {
            "code": "_SpecimenAdditiveEntity",
            "abstract": true,
            "display": "SpecimenAdditiveEntity",
            "definition": "Set of codes related to specimen additives",
            "concept": [
              {
                "code": "ACDA",
                "display": "ACD Solution A",
                "definition": "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"
              },
              {
                "code": "ACDB",
                "display": "ACD Solution B",
                "definition": "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."
              },
              {
                "code": "ACET",
                "display": "Acetic Acid",
                "definition": "50% V/V acetic acid in water.  Used as  a urine preservative"
              },
              {
                "code": "AMIES",
                "display": "Amies transport medium",
                "definition": "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"
              },
              {
                "code": "BACTM",
                "display": "Bacterial Transport medium",
                "definition": "Any medium used to maintain bacterial viability (e.g. Stuart's, Cary-Blair, Amies)"
              },
              {
                "code": "BF10",
                "display": "Buffered 10% formalin",
                "definition": "Formaldehyde 4% w/v; methyl alcohol 1% w/v; phosphate buffering salts. Tissue preservative"
              },
              {
                "code": "BOR",
                "display": "Boric Acid",
                "definition": "Powdered boric acid (usually 10 g) added to 24-hour urine collections as a preservative."
              },
              {
                "code": "BOUIN",
                "display": "Bouin's solution",
                "definition": "Picric acid, saturated aqueous solution (750.0 ml), 37-40% formalin (250.0 ml), glacial acetic acid (50.0 ml). Tissue preservative."
              },
              {
                "code": "BSKM",
                "display": "Buffered skim milk",
                "definition": "50% skim milk in 0.01 M phosphate-buffered saline.  Maintain virus viability"
              },
              {
                "code": "C32",
                "display": "3.2% Citrate",
                "definition": "A 3.2% solution of Sodium Citrate in water.  Used as a blood preservative"
              },
              {
                "code": "C38",
                "display": "3.8% Citrate",
                "definition": "A 3.8% solution of Sodium Citrate in water. Used as a blood preservative"
              },
              {
                "code": "CARS",
                "display": "Carson's Modified 10% formalin",
                "definition": "A modification of buffered 10% formalin used as a general tissue preservative."
              },
              {
                "code": "CARY",
                "display": "Cary Blair Medium",
                "definition": "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"
              },
              {
                "code": "CHLTM",
                "display": "Chlamydia transport medium",
                "definition": "Any of a number of non-nutritive buffered media used to maintain Chlamydia viability during transportation to the laboratory"
              },
              {
                "code": "CTAD",
                "display": "CTAD",
                "definition": "Buffered tri-sodium citrate solution with theophylline, adenosine and dipyridamole"
              },
              {
                "code": "EDTK15",
                "display": "Potassium/K EDTA 15%",
                "definition": "Potassium EDTA 15% solution in water"
              },
              {
                "code": "EDTK75",
                "display": "Potassium/K EDTA 7.5%",
                "definition": "Potassium EDTA 7.5% solution in water"
              },
              {
                "code": "EDTN",
                "display": "Sodium/Na EDTA",
                "definition": "Sodium fluoride and Disodium EDTA"
              },
              {
                "code": "ENT",
                "display": "Enteric bacteria transport medium",
                "definition": "Any of a number of non-nutritive buffered media used to maintain enteric bacterial viability during transportation to the laboratory"
              },
              {
                "code": "F10",
                "display": "10% Formalin",
                "definition": "A 10% v/v solution in water of formalin( a 37% solution of formaldehyde and water).  Used for tissue preservation."
              },
              {
                "code": "FDP",
                "display": "Thrombin NIH; soybean trypsin inhibitor",
                "definition": "Thrombin plus soybean trypsin inhibitor.  For use in identifying fibrn degredation products."
              },
              {
                "code": "FL10",
                "display": "Sodium Fluoride, 10mg",
                "definition": "Sodium fluoride, 10mg added as a urine preservative."
              },
              {
                "code": "FL100",
                "display": "Sodium Fluoride, 100mg",
                "definition": "Sodium fluoride, 100mg added as a urine preservative."
              },
              {
                "code": "HCL6",
                "display": "6N HCL",
                "definition": "A solution of HCl containing 6moles of hydrogen ion/L. Used as a Urine Preservative."
              },
              {
                "code": "HEPA",
                "display": "Ammonium heparin",
                "definition": "Ammonium heparin"
              },
              {
                "code": "HEPL",
                "display": "Lithium/Li Heparin",
                "definition": "Lithium heparin salt"
              },
              {
                "code": "HEPN",
                "display": "Sodium/Na Heparin",
                "definition": "Sodium heparin salt"
              },
              {
                "code": "HNO3",
                "display": "Nitric Acid",
                "definition": "6N Nitric acid used to preserve urine for heavy metal analysis."
              },
              {
                "code": "JKM",
                "display": "Jones Kendrick Medium",
                "definition": "A transport medium formulated to maintain Bordetella pertussis viability."
              },
              {
                "code": "KARN",
                "display": "Karnovsky's fixative",
                "definition": "5% Glutaraldehyde, 4% Formaldehyde in 0.08M buffer. Tissue preservation"
              },
              {
                "code": "KOX",
                "display": "Potassium Oxalate",
                "definition": "Potassium oxalate and sodium fluoride in a 1.25:1 ratio"
              },
              {
                "code": "LIA",
                "display": "Lithium iodoacetate",
                "definition": "Iodoacetate lithium salt"
              },
              {
                "code": "M4",
                "display": "M4",
                "definition": "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"
              },
              {
                "code": "M4RT",
                "display": "M4-RT",
                "definition": "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"
              },
              {
                "code": "M5",
                "display": "M5",
                "definition": "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"
              },
              {
                "code": "MICHTM",
                "display": "Michel's transport medium",
                "definition": "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"
              },
              {
                "code": "MMDTM",
                "display": "MMD transport medium",
                "definition": "A buffered medium with ammonium sulfate added to preserve antigens for Immunofluorescence procedures"
              },
              {
                "code": "NAF",
                "display": "Sodium Fluoride",
                "definition": "Sodium fluoride"
              },
              {
                "code": "NONE",
                "display": "None",
                "definition": "No additive. Specifically identifes the specimen as having no additives."
              },
              {
                "code": "PAGE",
                "display": "Page's Saline",
                "definition": "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."
              },
              {
                "code": "PHENOL",
                "display": "Phenol",
                "definition": "Phenol. Urine preservative"
              },
              {
                "code": "PVA",
                "display": "Polyvinylalcohol",
                "definition": "Polyvinyl alcohol"
              },
              {
                "code": "RLM",
                "display": "Reagan Lowe Medium",
                "definition": "A transport medium formulated to maintain Bordetella pertussis viability."
              },
              {
                "code": "SILICA",
                "display": "Siliceous earth",
                "definition": "Diatomaceous earth. For glucose determination blood samples"
              },
              {
                "code": "SPS",
                "display": "Sodium polyanethol sulfonate 0.35% in 0.85% sodium chloride",
                "definition": "Sodium polyanethol sulfonate in saline. Anticomplementary and antiphagocytic properties. Used in blood culture collection."
              },
              {
                "code": "SST",
                "display": "Serum Separator Tube",
                "definition": "Polymer separator gel with clot activator"
              },
              {
                "code": "STUTM",
                "display": "Stuart transport medium",
                "definition": "Sodium Glycerophosphate 10.0g, Calcium Chloride 0.1g, Mercaptoacetic Acid 1.0ml, Distilled Water 1 liter"
              },
              {
                "code": "THROM",
                "display": "Thrombin",
                "definition": "Thrombin. Accelerates clotting."
              },
              {
                "code": "THYMOL",
                "display": "Thymol",
                "definition": "2-Isopropyl-5-methyl phenol. A preservative for 24 Hr Urine samples"
              },
              {
                "code": "THYO",
                "display": "Thyoglycolate broth",
                "definition": "A nutritive medium with a reducing agent  (sodium thioglycolate) which, due to a chemical reaction, removes oxygen from the broth."
              },
              {
                "code": "TOLU",
                "display": "Toluene",
                "definition": "Also known as Methylbenzene; Toluol; Phenylmethane. A preservative for 24 Hr Urine samples"
              },
              {
                "code": "URETM",
                "display": "Ureaplasma transport medium",
                "definition": "A buffered salt solution with antifungal agents added for the collection and transport of Ureaplasma specimens."
              },
              {
                "code": "VIRTM",
                "display": "Viral Transport medium",
                "definition": "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."
              },
              {
                "code": "WEST",
                "display": "Buffered Citrate",
                "definition": "3.8% Citrate buffered to a pH of 5.5 for Westergren Sedimentation Rate"
              }
            ]
          },
          {
            "code": "BLDPRD",
            "display": "Blood Product",
            "definition": "A manufactured product that is produced from the raw blood oi a donor with the intention of using it in a recipient transfusion."
          },
          {
            "code": "VCCNE",
            "display": "Vaccine",
            "definition": "A Type of medicine that creates an immune protection without the recipient experiencing the disease."
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "code": "_NonDrugAgentEntity",
        "abstract": true,
        "display": "NonDrugAgentEntity",
        "definition": "Indicates types of allergy and intolerance agents which are non-drugs.  (E.g. foods, latex, etc.)",
        "concept": [
          {
            "code": "NDA01",
            "display": "egg"
          },
          {
            "code": "NDA02",
            "display": "fish"
          },
          {
            "code": "NDA03",
            "display": "lactose"
          },
          {
            "code": "NDA04",
            "display": "peanut"
          },
          {
            "code": "NDA05",
            "display": "soy"
          },
          {
            "code": "NDA06",
            "display": "sulfites"
          },
          {
            "code": "NDA07",
            "display": "wheat or gluten"
          },
          {
            "code": "NDA08",
            "display": "isocyanates"
          },
          {
            "code": "NDA09",
            "display": "solvents"
          },
          {
            "code": "NDA10",
            "display": "oils"
          },
          {
            "code": "NDA11",
            "display": "venoms"
          },
          {
            "code": "NDA12",
            "display": "latex"
          },
          {
            "code": "NDA13",
            "display": "shellfish"
          },
          {
            "code": "NDA14",
            "display": "strawberries"
          },
          {
            "code": "NDA15",
            "display": "tomatoes"
          },
          {
            "code": "NDA16",
            "display": "dust"
          },
          {
            "code": "NDA17",
            "display": "dust mites"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "code": "_OrganizationEntityType",
        "abstract": true,
        "display": "OrganizationEntityType",
        "definition": "Further classifies entities of classCode ORG.",
        "concept": [
          {
            "code": "HHOLD",
            "display": "household",
            "definition": "The group of persons who occupy a single housing unit."
          },
          {
            "code": "NAT",
            "display": "NationEntityType",
            "definition": "Codes identifying nation states.  Allows for finer grained specification of Entity with classcode <= NAT\r\n\n                        \n                           Example:ISO3166 country codes."
          },
          {
            "code": "RELIG",
            "display": "religious institution",
            "definition": "An organization that provides religious rites of worship."
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "code": "_PlaceEntityType",
        "abstract": true,
        "display": "PlaceEntityType",
        "definition": "Types of places for EntityClass \"PLC\"",
        "concept": [
          {
            "code": "BED",
            "display": "Bed Location",
            "definition": "The location of a bed"
          },
          {
            "code": "BLDG",
            "display": "Building Location",
            "definition": "The location of a building"
          },
          {
            "code": "FLOOR",
            "display": "Floor Location",
            "definition": "The location of a floor of a building"
          },
          {
            "code": "ROOM",
            "display": "Room Location",
            "definition": "The location of a room"
          },
          {
            "code": "WING",
            "display": "Wing Location",
            "definition": "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"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "code": "_ResourceGroupEntityType",
        "abstract": true,
        "display": "ResourceGroupEntityType",
        "definition": "Codes to characterize a Resource Group using categories that typify its membership and/or function\r\n\n                        .\r\n\n                        \n                           Example: PractitionerGroup",
        "concept": [
          {
            "code": "PRAC",
            "display": "PractitionerGroup"
          }
        ]
      }
    ]
  }
}