# description
Codes providing the status/availability of a specimen.

# concept[].definition
The physical specimen is present and in good condition.

# concept[].definition
There is no physical specimen because it is either lost, destroyed or consumed.

# concept[].definition
The specimen cannot be used because of a quality issue such as a broken container, contamination, or too old.

# concept[].definition
The specimen was entered in error and therefore nullified.