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This is a value set defined by the FHIR project.
The technique that is used to perform the procedure
Formal definitions: XML or JSON.
This example value set defines a set of codes that can be used to indicate the method of collection of a specimen. It includes values from HL7 v2 table 0048
This value set includes codes defined in other code systems, using the following rules:
Code | Display | Definition |
119295008 | Specimen obtained by aspiration | |
413651001 | Bioptics | |
360020006 | Extirpation - action | |
430823004 | Examination of midstream urine specimen | |
16404004 | Induced | |
67889009 | Irrigation | |
29240004 | Autopsy examination | |
45710003 | Sputum | |
7800008 | Punctate | |
258431006 | Scrapings | |
20255002 | Blushing | |
386147002 | Smear procedure | |
278450005 | Finger stick |
These codes are used in the following places:
The OID for the value set is 2.16.840.1.113883.4.642.2.256 (OIDs are not used in FHIR, but may be used in v3, or OID based terminology systems).
See the full registry of value sets defined as part of FHIR.