# description
 A set of codes (e.g., for routine, emergency), specifying the urgency under which the Act happened, can happen, is happening, is intended to happen, or is requested/demanded to happen.

# concept[].definition
As soon as possible, next highest priority after stat.

# concept[].definition
Filler should contact the placer as soon as results are available, even for preliminary results.  (Was "C" in HL7 version 2.3's reporting priority.)

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Filler should contact the placer (or target) to schedule the service.  (Was "C" in HL7 version 2.3's TQ-priority component.)

# concept[].concept[].definition
Filler should contact the placer to schedule the service.  (Was "C" in HL7 version 2.3's TQ-priority component.)

# concept[].concept[].definition
Filler should contact the service recipient (target) to schedule the service.  (Was "C" in HL7 version 2.3's TQ-priority component.)

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Beneficial to the patient but not essential for survival.

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An unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action.

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Used to indicate that a service is to be performed prior to a scheduled surgery.  When ordering a service and using the pre-op priority, a check is done to see the amount of time that must be allowed for performance of the service.  When the order is placed, a message can be generated indicating the time needed for the service so that it is not ordered in conflict with a scheduled operation.

# concept[].definition
An "as needed" order should be accompanied by a description of what constitutes a need. This description is represented by an observation service predicate as a precondition.

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Routine service, do at usual work hours.

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A report should be prepared and sent as quickly as possible.

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With highest priority (e.g., emergency).

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It is critical to come as close as possible to the requested time (e.g., for a through antimicrobial level).

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Drug is to be used as directed by the prescriber.