Language
en
Defining URL
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0544
Version
3.0.0
Name
ContainerCondition
Title
containerCondition
Status
active
Definition
HL7-defined code system of concepts used to specify at each receipt the status of the container in which the specimen is shipped in chain of custody cases where specimens are moved from lab to lab. If the container is compromised in any way (seal broken, container cracked or leaking, etc.), then this status needs to be recorded for legal reasons. Used in the Specimen (SPM), Shipment (SHP) and Shipment Package (PAC) segments in HL7 Version 2.x messaging.
Purpose
Underlying Master Code System for V2 table 0544 (Container Condition)
Publisher
Health Level Seven International
Committee
oo
Copyright
This material derives from the HL7 Terminology (THO). THO is copyright ©1989+ Health Level Seven International and is made available under the CC0 designation. For more licensing information see: https://terminology.hl7.org/license.html
Value Set
hl7VS-containerCondition
Code
Display
Definition
Deprecated
Version of HL7 in which the code was deprecated
V2 Concept Comment
V2 Concept Comment As Published
...
No suggested values
No suggested values
CODESYSTEM_DEPRECATED_TRUE
2.9
XC37
Not Body temperature
Not Body temperature
Failed to keep at body temperature: 36 - 38 degrees C.
Failed to keep at body temperature: 36 - 38 degrees C.
XAMB
Not Ambient temperature
Not Ambient temperature
Failed to keep at ambient (room) temperature, approximately 22 +/- 2 degrees C. Accidental refrigeration or freezing is of little consequence
Failed to keep at ambient (room) temperature, approximately 22 +/- 2 degrees C. Accidental refrigeration or freezing is of little consequence
XCAMB
Not Critical ambient temperature
Not Critical ambient temperature
Failed to keep critical ambient.
Failed to keep critical ambient.
XREF
Not Refrigerated temperature
Not Refrigerated temperature
Failed to keep at refrigerated temperature: 4-8 degrees C.
Failed to keep at refrigerated temperature: 4-8 degrees C.
XCREF
Not Critical refrigerated temperature
Not Critical refrigerated temperature
Failed to keep critical refrigerated.
Failed to keep critical refrigerated.
XFRZ
Not Frozen temperature
Not Frozen temperature
Failed to keep at frozen temperature: -4 degrees C.
Failed to keep at frozen temperature: -4 degrees C.
XCFRZ
Not Critical frozen temperature
Not Critical frozen temperature
Failed to keep critical frozen
Failed to keep critical frozen
XDFRZ
Not Deep frozen
Not Deep frozen
Failed to keep deep frozen: -16 to -20 degree C.
Failed to keep deep frozen: -16 to -20 degree C.
XUFRZ
Not Ultra frozen
Not Ultra frozen
Failed to keep ultra cold frozen: ~ -75 to -85 degree C. (ultra cold freezer is typically at temperature of dry ice).
Failed to keep ultra cold frozen: ~ -75 to -85 degree C. (ultra cold freezer is typically at temperature of dry ice).
XNTR
Not Liquid nitrogen
Not Liquid nitrogen
Failed to keep in liquid nitrogen.
Failed to keep in liquid nitrogen.
XPRTL
Not Protected from light
Not Protected from light
Failed to protect from light.
Failed to protect from light.
XCATM
Exposed to Air
Exposed to Air
Exposed to atmosphere.
Exposed to atmosphere.
XDRY
Not Dry
Not Dry
Failed to keep in a dry environment.
Failed to keep in a dry environment.
XPSO
Exposed to shock
Exposed to shock
Failed to protect from shock.
Failed to protect from shock.
XPSA
Shaken
Shaken
Shaken.
Shaken.
XUPR
Not Upright
Not Upright
Failed to keep upright.
Failed to keep upright.
XMTLF
Metal Exposed
Metal Exposed
Failed to keep container is free of heavy metals.
Failed to keep container is free of heavy metals.
SB
Seal Broken
Seal Broken
Container seal is broken.
Container seal is broken.
CC
Container Cracked
Container Cracked
Container is cracked.
Container is cracked.
CT
Container Torn
Container Torn
Container is torn
Container is torn
CL
Container Leaking
Container Leaking
Container is leaking
Container is leaking