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Packagehl7.v2.uv.terminology.v271
Resource TypeCodeSystem
IdCodeSystem-specialHandling.json
FHIR VersionR4

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{
  "resourceType": "CodeSystem",
  "id": "specialHandling",
  "text": {
    "status": "generated",
    "div": "<!-- snip (see above) -->"
  },
  "extension": [
    {
      "url": "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/StructureDefinition/codesystem-v2versionCreated",
      "valueString": "2.7.1"
    },
    {
      "url": "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/StructureDefinition/codesystem-versionHistory",
      "valueString": "generate correct history somehow"
    },
    {
      "url": "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/StructureDefinition/codesystem-tableNo",
      "valueString": "0376"
    }
  ],
  "url": "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specialHandling",
  "identifier": [
    {
      "system": "urn:ietf:rfc:3986",
      "value": "urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.18.234"
    }
  ],
  "version": "1.1.0",
  "name": "SpecialHandling",
  "title": "Special Handling Code (2.7.1 - 1.1.0)",
  "status": "active",
  "experimental": true,
  "date": "2026-01-27T19:48:36+00:00",
  "publisher": "HL7/FO",
  "contact": [
    {
      "name": "HL7/FO",
      "telecom": [
        {
          "system": "url",
          "value": "http://www.hl7.org"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "description": "Code system of concepts describing how a specimen and/or container needs to be handled from the time of collection through the initiation of testing.  Used in HL7 Version 2.x messaging in the SPM, SAC, PAC and OM4 segments.",
  "copyright": "HL7 Inc., 2026",
  "caseSensitive": true,
  "compositional": false,
  "content": "complete",
  "property": [
    {
      "code": "versionIntroduced",
      "uri": "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/Property#versionIntroduced",
      "description": "version when was this code introduced",
      "type": "string"
    },
    {
      "code": "versionDeprecated",
      "uri": "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/Property#versionDeprecated",
      "description": "version when was this code deprecated",
      "type": "string"
    },
    {
      "code": "status",
      "uri": "http://hl7.org/fhir/concept-properties#status",
      "description": "A code that indicates the status of the concept. Typical values are active, experimental, deprecated, and retired",
      "type": "code"
    },
    {
      "code": "comment",
      "uri": "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/Property#comment",
      "description": "A string that provides additional detail pertinent to the use or understanding of the concept",
      "type": "string"
    },
    {
      "code": "usage",
      "uri": "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/Property#usage",
      "description": "usage notes for this code",
      "type": "string"
    },
    {
      "code": "modified",
      "uri": "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/Property#modified",
      "description": "date of last modification",
      "type": "dateTime"
    }
  ],
  "concept": [
    {
      "code": "AMB",
      "display": "Ambient temperature",
      "definition": "Ambient temperature",
      "property": [
        {
          "code": "usage",
          "valueString": "Keep at ambient (room) temperature, approximately 22 ( 2 degrees C. Accidental refrigeration or freezing is of little consequence"
        },
        {
          "code": "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString": "2.5"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "C37",
      "display": "Body temperature",
      "definition": "Body temperature",
      "property": [
        {
          "code": "usage",
          "valueString": "Critical to keep at body temperature: 36 - 38( C."
        },
        {
          "code": "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString": "2.4"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CAMB",
      "display": "Critical ambient temperature",
      "definition": "Critical ambient temperature",
      "property": [
        {
          "code": "usage",
          "valueString": "Critical ambient - must not be refrigerated or frozen."
        },
        {
          "code": "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString": "2.4"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CATM",
      "display": "Protect from air",
      "definition": "Protect from air",
      "property": [
        {
          "code": "usage",
          "valueString": "Critical. Do not expose to atmosphere. Do not uncap."
        },
        {
          "code": "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString": "2.4"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CFRZ",
      "display": "Critical frozen temperature",
      "definition": "Critical frozen temperature",
      "property": [
        {
          "code": "usage",
          "valueString": "Critical frozen - must not be allowed to thaw until immediately prior to testing"
        },
        {
          "code": "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString": "2.4"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CREF",
      "display": "Critical refrigerated temperature",
      "definition": "Critical refrigerated temperature",
      "property": [
        {
          "code": "usage",
          "valueString": "Critical refrigerated -  must not be allowed to freeze or warm until immediately prior to testing"
        },
        {
          "code": "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString": "2.4"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "DFRZ",
      "display": "Deep frozen",
      "definition": "Deep frozen",
      "property": [
        {
          "code": "usage",
          "valueString": "Deep frozen: -16 to -20( C."
        },
        {
          "code": "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString": "2.5"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "DRY",
      "display": "Dry",
      "definition": "Dry",
      "property": [
        {
          "code": "usage",
          "valueString": "Keep in a dry environment."
        },
        {
          "code": "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString": "2.5"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "FRZ",
      "display": "Frozen temperature",
      "definition": "Frozen temperature",
      "property": [
        {
          "code": "usage",
          "valueString": "Keep at frozen temperature: -4( C. Accidental thawing is of little consequence"
        },
        {
          "code": "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString": "2.5"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MTLF",
      "display": "Metal Free",
      "definition": "Metal Free",
      "property": [
        {
          "code": "usage",
          "valueString": "Container is free of heavy metals including lead."
        },
        {
          "code": "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString": "2.5"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "NTR",
      "display": "Liquid nitrogen",
      "definition": "Liquid nitrogen",
      "property": [
        {
          "code": "usage",
          "valueString": "Keep in liquid nitrogen."
        },
        {
          "code": "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString": "2.5"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PRTL",
      "display": "Protect from light",
      "definition": "Protect from light",
      "property": [
        {
          "code": "usage",
          "valueString": "Protect from light (e.g., wrap in aluminum foil)."
        },
        {
          "code": "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString": "2.4"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PSA",
      "display": "Do not shake",
      "definition": "Do not shake",
      "property": [
        {
          "code": "usage",
          "valueString": "Do not shake."
        },
        {
          "code": "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString": "2.5"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PSO",
      "display": "No shock",
      "definition": "No shock",
      "property": [
        {
          "code": "usage",
          "valueString": "Protect from shock."
        },
        {
          "code": "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString": "2.5"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "REF",
      "display": "Refrigerated temperature",
      "definition": "Refrigerated temperature",
      "property": [
        {
          "code": "usage",
          "valueString": "Keep at refrigerated temperature: 4-8( C. Accidental warming or freezing is of little consequence"
        },
        {
          "code": "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString": "2.5"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "UFRZ",
      "display": "Ultra frozen",
      "definition": "Ultra frozen",
      "property": [
        {
          "code": "usage",
          "valueString": "Ultra cold frozen: ~ -75 to -85( C. (ultra cold freezer is typically at temperature of dry ice)."
        },
        {
          "code": "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString": "2.5"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "UPR",
      "display": "Upright",
      "definition": "Upright",
      "property": [
        {
          "code": "usage",
          "valueString": "Keep upright. Do not turn upside down."
        },
        {
          "code": "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString": "2.5"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}