http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0369|2.0.0
name
SpecimenRole
SpecimenRole
package
hl7.terminology.r4@6.3.0
hl7.terminology.r4@6.3.0
content
complete
complete
status
active
active
date
2019-12-01 00:00:00.0
2019-12-01 00:00:00.0
specimenRole
HL7-defined code system of concepts that identify the role of a sample. Used in HL7 Version 2.x messaging in the Specimen (SPM) and Observation Request (OBR) segments.
| code | display | definition | hierarchy |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | Blind Sample | Used to test the validity of the measurement process, where the composition of the sample is unknown... | |
| C | Calibrator | Used for initial setting of calibration of the instrument.... | |
| E | Electronic QC | Used with manufactured reference providing signals that simulate QC results... | |
| F | Filler Organization Proficiency | Specimen used for testing proficiency of the organization performing the testing (Filler).... | |
| G | Group | Used when solid specimens consist of multiple individual elements that are not individually identifi... | |
| H | Historical Specimen | This identifies a parent specimen to the specimen that is submitted for testing... | |
| L | Pool | Used when aliquots of liquid individual specimens are combined to form a single specimen representin... | |
| O | Operator Proficiency | Specimen used for testing Operator Proficiency.... | |
| P | Patient | Used for any patient sample.... | |
| Q | Control specimen | Used when specimen is the control specimen (either positive or negative).... | |
| R | Replicate (of patient sample as a control) | Used when a patient sample is re-run as a control for a repeat test.... | |
| V | Verifying Calibrator | Used for periodic calibration checks.... |