FHIR IG analytics| Package | hl7.v2.uv.terminology.v281 |
| Resource Type | CodeSystem |
| Id | CodeSystem-specialHandling.json |
| FHIR Version | R4 |
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FHIRsmithhttp://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specialHandling{
"resourceType": "CodeSystem",
"id": "specialHandling",
"text": {
"status": "generated",
"div": "<!-- snip (see above) -->"
},
"extension": [
{
"url": "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/StructureDefinition/codesystem-v2versionCreated",
"valueString": "2.8.1"
},
{
"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 (2.8.1 - 1.1.0)",
"status": "active",
"experimental": true,
"date": "2026-01-27T19:45:38+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"
}
]
}
]
}