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ValueSet: CDAMaterialEntityClassType

Official URL: http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/ValueSet/CDAMaterialEntityClassType Version: 1.0.1
Draft as of 2025-10-09 Maturity Level: 1 Computable Name: CDAMaterialEntityClassType

Types of Material for EntityClass “MAT”

References

Logical Definition (CLD)

This value set includes codes based on the following rules:

  • Include these codes as defined in http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode version 📦2.1.0
    CodeDisplayDefinition
    PKGPackageA material intended to hold other materials for purposes of storage or transportation
    BAGBagA pouched or pendulous container.
    PACKTPacketA paper
    PCHPouchA small bag or container made of a soft material.
    SACHSachetA small bag or packet containing a small portion of a substance.
    AMPAmpuleA small sealed glass container that holds a measured amount of a medicinal substance.
    MINIMMinimIndividually dosed ophthalmic solution. One time eye dropper dispenser.
    NEBAMPNebuampIndividually dosed inhalation solution.
    OVULOvuleA container either glass or plastic and a narrow neck, for storing liquid.
    BOTBottleA container, typically rounded, either glass or plastic with a narrow neck and capable of storing liquid.
    BOTAAmber BottleA bottle of yellow to brown color. Used to store light-sensitive materials
    BOTDDropper BottleA bottle with a cap designed to release the contained liquid in droplets of a specific size.
    BOTGGlass BottleA bottle made of glass
    BOTPPlastic BottleA bottle made of plastic
    BOTPLYPolyethylene BottleA bottle made of polyethylene
    BOXBoxA 6-sided container commonly made from paper or cardboard used for solid forms.
    CANCanA metal container in which a material is hermetically sealed to enable storage over long periods.
    CARTCartridgeA sealed container of liquid or powder intended to be loaded into a device.
    CNSTRCanisterA pressurized metal container holding a substance released as a spray or aerosol.
    JARJarA container of glass, earthenware, plastic, etc. Top of the container has a diameter of similar size to the diameter of the container as a whole
    JUGJugA deep vessel for holding liquids, with a handle and often with a spout or lip shape for pouring.
    TINTinA lidded container made of thin sheet metal.
    TUBTubAn open flat bottomed round container.
    TUBETubeA long hollow rigid or flexible cylinder. Material is extruded by squeezing the container.
    VIALVialA small cylindrical glass for holding liquid medicines.
    BLSTRPKBlister PackA bubblepack. Medications sealed individually, separated into doses.
    CARDCardA bubble pack card. Multiple individual/separated doses.
    COMPPKGCompliance PackageA container intended to contain sufficient material for more than one use, but grouped or organized to provide individual access to sufficient material for a single use. Often used to ensure that the proper type and amount of material is consumed/expended for each use.
    DIALPKDial PackRotatable dispenser. Eg. Birth control package.
    DISKDiskObject that is thin, flat, and circular. Doses of medication often contained in bubbles on the disk.
    DOSETDosetteSpecial packaging that will help patients take their medications on a regular basis.
    STRIPStripA continuous strip of plastic sectioned into individual pouches, each one containing the quantity of 1 or more medications intended to be administered at a specific time
    KITKitA container for a diverse collection of products intended to be used together for some purpose (e.g. Medicinal kits often contain a syringe, a needle and the injectable medication).
    SYSTMSystemA kit in which the components are interconnected.
    LINELineA hollow tube used to administer a substance into a vein, artery or body cavity
    IALINEIntra-arterial LineA line used to administer a substance into an artery
    IVLINEIntraveneous LineA line used to administer a substance into a vein
    AINJAutoInjectorAutomatically injects medication.
    PENPenA device which can contain a cartridge for injection purposes. Eg. Insulin pen.
    SYRSyringeA barrel with a plunger.
    APLCTRApplicatorA device used to apply a liquid or powder to a surface.
    INHInhalerA small device used for inhaling medicine in the form of a vapour or gas in order to ease a respiratory condition such as asthma or to relieve nasal congestion.
    DSKSDiskusThe device used to inhale the doses of medication contained in the disk form.
    DSKUNHDiskhalerThe device used to inhale the doses of medication contained in the disk form.
    TRBINHTurbuhalerAsthma medication delivery device.
    PMPPumpA device that is used to raise, compress, or transfer liquids or gases and is operated by a piston or similar mechanism.
    ACDAACD Solution AACD Solution A of trisodium citrate, 22.0g/L; citric acid, 8.0 g/L; and dextrose 24.5 g/L. Used in Blood banking and histocompatibilty testing
    ACDBACD Solution BACD Solution B of trisodium citrate, 13.2g/L; citric acid, 4.8 g/L; and dextrose 14.7 g/L. Used in Blood banking and histocompatibilty testing.
    ACETAcetic Acid50% V/V acetic acid in water. Used as a urine preservative
    AMIESAmies transport mediumSodium Chloride 3.0g, Potassium Chloride 0.2g, Calcium Chloride 0.1g, Magnesium Chloride 0.1g, Monopotassium Phosphate 0.2g, Disodium Phosphate 1.15g, Sodium Thiogly collate 1.0g, Distilled Water 1 liter
    BACTMBacterial Transport mediumAny medium used to maintain bacterial viability (e.g. Stuart's, Cary-Blair, Amies)
    BF10Buffered 10% formalinFormaldehyde 4% w/v; methyl alcohol 1% w/v; phosphate buffering salts. Tissue preservative
    BORBoric AcidPowdered boric acid (usually 10 g) added to 24-hour urine collections as a preservative.
    BOUINBouin's solutionPicric acid, saturated aqueous solution (750.0 ml), 37-40% formalin (250.0 ml), glacial acetic acid (50.0 ml). Tissue preservative.
    BSKMBuffered skim milk50% skim milk in 0.01 M phosphate-buffered saline. Maintain virus viability
    C323.2% CitrateA 3.2% solution of Sodium Citrate in water. Used as a blood preservative
    C383.8% CitrateA 3.8% solution of Sodium Citrate in water. Used as a blood preservative
    CARSCarson's Modified 10% formalinA modification of buffered 10% formalin used as a general tissue preservative.
    CARYCary Blair MediumSodium Thioglycollate 1.5 g, Disodium Hydrogen Phosphate 1.1 g, Sodium Chloride 5.0 g, Calcium Chloride 0.09 g, Agar 5.0 g, per Liter of Water
    CHLTMChlamydia transport mediumAny of a number of non-nutritive buffered media used to maintain Chlamydia viability during transportation to the laboratory
    CTADCTADBuffered tri-sodium citrate solution with theophylline, adenosine and dipyridamole
    EDTK15Potassium/K EDTA 15%Potassium EDTA 15% solution in water
    EDTK75Potassium/K EDTA 7.5%Potassium EDTA 7.5% solution in water
    EDTNSodium/Na EDTASodium fluoride and Disodium EDTA
    ENTEnteric bacteria transport mediumAny of a number of non-nutritive buffered media used to maintain enteric bacterial viability during transportation to the laboratory
    F1010% FormalinA 10% v/v solution in water of formalin( a 37% solution of formaldehyde and water). Used for tissue preservation.
    FDPThrombin NIH; soybean trypsin inhibitorThrombin plus soybean trypsin inhibitor. For use in identifying fibrn degredation products.
    FL10Sodium Fluoride, 10mgSodium fluoride, 10mg added as a urine preservative.
    FL100Sodium Fluoride, 100mgSodium fluoride, 100mg added as a urine preservative.
    HCL66N HCLA solution of HCl containing 6moles of hydrogen ion/L. Used as a Urine Preservative.
    HEPAAmmonium heparinAmmonium heparin
    HEPLLithium/Li HeparinLithium heparin salt
    HEPNSodium/Na HeparinSodium heparin salt
    HNO3Nitric Acid6N Nitric acid used to preserve urine for heavy metal analysis.
    JKMJones Kendrick MediumA transport medium formulated to maintain Bordetella pertussis viability.
    KARNKarnovsky's fixative5% Glutaraldehyde, 4% Formaldehyde in 0.08M buffer. Tissue preservation
    KOXPotassium OxalatePotassium oxalate and sodium fluoride in a 1.25:1 ratio
    LIALithium iodoacetateIodoacetate lithium salt
    M4M4Modified Hank's balanced salt solution supplemented with bovine serum albumin, gelatin, sucrose and glutamic acid. It is buffered to pH 7.3+ or - 0.2 with HEPES buffer. Phenol red is used to indicate pH. Vancomycin, Amphotericin B and Colistin are used to
    M4RTM4-RTModified Hank's balanced salt solution supplemented with bovine serum albumin, gelatin, sucrose and glutamic acid. It is buffered to pH 7.3+ or - 0.2 with Hepes buffer. Phenol red is used to indicate pH. Gentamicin and amphotericin B are used to inhibit c
    M5M5Modified Hank's balanced salt solution supplemented with protein stabilizers, sucrose and glutamic acid. It is buffered to pH 7.3+ or - 0.2 with Hepes buffer. Phenol red is used to indicate pH. Vancomycin, Amphotericin B and Colistin are used to inhibit c
    MICHTMMichel's transport medium1M potassium citrate, pH 7.0 2.5 ml, 0.1M magnesium sulfate 5.0 ml, 0.1M N-ethyl malemide 5.0 ml, dH2O 87.5 ml, ammonium sulfate 55gm. Preserve antigens for Immunofluorescence procedures
    MMDTMMMD transport mediumA buffered medium with ammonium sulfate added to preserve antigens for Immunofluorescence procedures
    NAFSodium FluorideSodium fluoride
    NONENoneNo additive. Specifically identifes the specimen as having no additives.
    PAGEPage's Saline0.12 g NaCl, 0.004 g MgSO, 0.004 g, CaCl, 0.142 g Na2HPO4 and 0.136 g KH2PO4 per liter of distilled water. Maintain Acanthaoemba viability.
    PHENOLPhenolPhenol. Urine preservative
    PVAPolyvinylalcoholPolyvinyl alcohol
    RLMReagan Lowe MediumA transport medium formulated to maintain Bordetella pertussis viability.
    SILICASiliceous earthDiatomaceous earth. For glucose determination blood samples
    SPSSodium polyanethol sulfonate 0.35% in 0.85% sodium chlorideSodium polyanethol sulfonate in saline. Anticomplementary and antiphagocytic properties. Used in blood culture collection.
    SSTSerum Separator TubePolymer separator gel with clot activator
    STUTMStuart transport mediumSodium Glycerophosphate 10.0g, Calcium Chloride 0.1g, Mercaptoacetic Acid 1.0ml, Distilled Water 1 liter
    THROMThrombinThrombin. Accelerates clotting.
    THYMOLThymol2-Isopropyl-5-methyl phenol. A preservative for 24 Hr Urine samples
    THYOThyoglycolate brothA nutritive medium with a reducing agent (sodium thioglycolate) which, due to a chemical reaction, removes oxygen from the broth.
    TOLUTolueneAlso known as Methylbenzene; Toluol; Phenylmethane. A preservative for 24 Hr Urine samples
    URETMUreaplasma transport mediumA buffered salt solution with antifungal agents added for the collection and transport of Ureaplasma specimens.
    VIRTMViral Transport mediumSucrose 74.6g, Potassium hydrogenphosphate 0.52g, L-glutamic acid 0.72g, Bovine serum albumin 5.0g, Gentamicin 50mg, Potassium dihydrogenphosphate 1.25g, L-15 medium 9.9L, Water to 10L. Maintain Virus viability.
    WESTBuffered Citrate3.8% Citrate buffered to a pH of 5.5 for Westergren Sedimentation Rate
    BLDPRDBlood ProductA manufactured product that is produced from the raw blood oi a donor with the intention of using it in a recipient transfusion.
    VCCNEVaccineA Type of medicine that creates an immune protection without the recipient experiencing the disease.
  • Include these codes as defined in http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType version 📦2.1.1
    CodeDisplay
    ABS Abcess
    AMN Amniotic fluid
    ASP Aspirate
    BBL Blood bag
    BDY Whole body
    BIFL Bile fluid
    BLD Whole blood
    BLDA Blood arterial
    BLDC Blood capillary
    BLDCO Blood - cord
    BLDV Blood venous
    BON Bone
    BPH Basophils
    BPU Blood product unit
    BRN Burn
    BRO Bronchial
    BRTH Exhaled gas (=breath)
    EXG Exhaled gas (=breath)
    CALC Calculus (=Stone)
    STON Calculus (=Stone)
    CDM Cardiac muscle
    CNJT Conjunctiva
    CNL Cannula
    COL Colostrum
    CRN Cornea
    CSF Cerebral spinal fluid
    CTP Catheter tip
    CUR Curettage
    CVM Cervical mucus
    CVX Cervix
    CYST Cyst
    DIAF Dialysis fluid
    DOSE Dose med or substance
    DRN Drain
    DUFL Duodenal fluid
    EAR Ear
    EARW Ear wax (cerumen)
    ELT Electrode
    ENDC Endocardium
    ENDM Endometrium
    EOS Eosinophils
    EYE Eye
    FIB Fibroblasts
    FIST Fistula
    FLT Filter
    FLU Body fluid, unsp
    FOOD Food sample
    GAS Gas
    GAST Gastric fluid/contents
    GEN Genital
    GENC Genital cervix
    GENF Genital fluid
    GENL Genital lochia
    GENV Genital vaginal
    HAR Hair
    IHG Inhaled Gas
    ISLT Isolate
    IT Intubation tube
    LAM Lamella
    LIQ Liquid NOS
    LN Line
    LNA Line arterial
    LNV Line venous
    LYM Lymphocytes
    MAC Macrophages
    MAR Marrow (bone)
    MBLD Menstrual blood
    MEC Meconium
    MILK Breast milk
    MLK Milk
    NAIL Nail
    NOS Nose (nasal passage)
    PAFL Pancreatic fluid
    PAT Patient
    PLAS Plasma
    PLB Plasma bag
    PLC Placenta
    PLR Pleural fluid (thoracentesis fld)
    PMN Polymorphonuclear neutrophils
    PPP Platelet poor plasma
    PRP Platelet rich plasma
    PRT Peritoneal fluid /ascites
    PUS Pus
    RBC Erythrocytes
    SAL Saliva
    SER Serum
    SKM Skeletal muscle
    SKN Skin
    SMN Seminal fluid
    SMPLS Seminal plasma
    SNV Synovial fluid (Joint fluid)
    SPRM Spermatozoa
    SPT Sputum
    SPTC Sputum - coughed
    SPTT Sputum - tracheal aspirate
    STL Stool = Fecal
    SWT Sweat
    TEAR Tears
    THRB Thrombocyte (platelet)
    THRT Throat
    TISG Tissue gall bladder
    TISPL Tissue placenta
    TISS Tissue, unspecified
    TISU Tissue ulcer
    TLGI Tissue large intestine
    TLNG Tissue lung
    TSMI Tissue small intestine Tissue ulcer
    TUB Tube, unspecified
    ULC Ulcer
    UMB Umbilical blood
    UMED Unknown medicine
    UR Urine
    URC Urine clean catch
    URNS Urine sediment
    URT Urine catheter
    URTH Urethra
    USUB Unknown substance
    VOM Vomitus
    WAT Water
    WBC Leukocytes
    WICK Wick
    WND Wound
    WNDA Wound abscess
    WNDD Wound drainage
    WNDE Wound exudate

 

Expansion

This value set contains 227 concepts

SystemCodeDisplay (en)DefinitionJSONXML
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  PKGPackage

A material intended to hold other materials for purposes of storage or transportation

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  BAGBag

A pouched or pendulous container.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  PACKTPacket

A paper

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  PCHPouch

A small bag or container made of a soft material.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  SACHSachet

A small bag or packet containing a small portion of a substance.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  AMPAmpule

A small sealed glass container that holds a measured amount of a medicinal substance.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  MINIMMinim

Individually dosed ophthalmic solution. One time eye dropper dispenser.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  NEBAMPNebuamp

Individually dosed inhalation solution.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  OVULOvule

A container either glass or plastic and a narrow neck, for storing liquid.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  BOTBottle

A container, typically rounded, either glass or plastic with a narrow neck and capable of storing liquid.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  BOTAAmber Bottle

A bottle of yellow to brown color. Used to store light-sensitive materials

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  BOTDDropper Bottle

A bottle with a cap designed to release the contained liquid in droplets of a specific size.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  BOTGGlass Bottle

A bottle made of glass

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  BOTPPlastic Bottle

A bottle made of plastic

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  BOTPLYPolyethylene Bottle

A bottle made of polyethylene

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  BOXBox

A 6-sided container commonly made from paper or cardboard used for solid forms.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  CANCan

A metal container in which a material is hermetically sealed to enable storage over long periods.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  CARTCartridge

A sealed container of liquid or powder intended to be loaded into a device.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  CNSTRCanister

A pressurized metal container holding a substance released as a spray or aerosol.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  JARJar

A container of glass, earthenware, plastic, etc. Top of the container has a diameter of similar size to the diameter of the container as a whole

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  JUGJug

A deep vessel for holding liquids, with a handle and often with a spout or lip shape for pouring.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  TINTin

A lidded container made of thin sheet metal.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  TUBTub

An open flat bottomed round container.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  TUBETube

A long hollow rigid or flexible cylinder. Material is extruded by squeezing the container.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  VIALVial

A small cylindrical glass for holding liquid medicines.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  BLSTRPKBlister Pack

A bubblepack. Medications sealed individually, separated into doses.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  CARDCard

A bubble pack card. Multiple individual/separated doses.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  COMPPKGCompliance Package

A container intended to contain sufficient material for more than one use, but grouped or organized to provide individual access to sufficient material for a single use. Often used to ensure that the proper type and amount of material is consumed/expended for each use.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  DIALPKDial Pack

Rotatable dispenser. Eg. Birth control package.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  DISKDisk

Object that is thin, flat, and circular. Doses of medication often contained in bubbles on the disk.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  DOSETDosette

Special packaging that will help patients take their medications on a regular basis.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  STRIPStrip

A continuous strip of plastic sectioned into individual pouches, each one containing the quantity of 1 or more medications intended to be administered at a specific time

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  KITKit

A container for a diverse collection of products intended to be used together for some purpose (e.g. Medicinal kits often contain a syringe, a needle and the injectable medication).

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  SYSTMSystem

A kit in which the components are interconnected.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  LINELine

A hollow tube used to administer a substance into a vein, artery or body cavity

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  IALINEIntra-arterial Line

A line used to administer a substance into an artery

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  IVLINEIntraveneous Line

A line used to administer a substance into a vein

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  AINJAutoInjector

Automatically injects medication.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  PENPen

A device which can contain a cartridge for injection purposes. Eg. Insulin pen.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  SYRSyringe

A barrel with a plunger.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  APLCTRApplicator

A device used to apply a liquid or powder to a surface.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  INHInhaler

A small device used for inhaling medicine in the form of a vapour or gas in order to ease a respiratory condition such as asthma or to relieve nasal congestion.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  DSKSDiskus

The device used to inhale the doses of medication contained in the disk form.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  DSKUNHDiskhaler

The device used to inhale the doses of medication contained in the disk form.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  TRBINHTurbuhaler

Asthma medication delivery device.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  PMPPump

A device that is used to raise, compress, or transfer liquids or gases and is operated by a piston or similar mechanism.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  ACDAACD Solution A

ACD Solution A of trisodium citrate, 22.0g/L; citric acid, 8.0 g/L; and dextrose 24.5 g/L. Used in Blood banking and histocompatibilty testing

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  ACDBACD Solution B

ACD Solution B of trisodium citrate, 13.2g/L; citric acid, 4.8 g/L; and dextrose 14.7 g/L. Used in Blood banking and histocompatibilty testing.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  ACETAcetic Acid

50% V/V acetic acid in water. Used as a urine preservative

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  AMIESAmies transport medium

Sodium Chloride 3.0g, Potassium Chloride 0.2g, Calcium Chloride 0.1g, Magnesium Chloride 0.1g, Monopotassium Phosphate 0.2g, Disodium Phosphate 1.15g, Sodium Thiogly collate 1.0g, Distilled Water 1 liter

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  BACTMBacterial Transport medium

Any medium used to maintain bacterial viability (e.g. Stuart's, Cary-Blair, Amies)

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  BF10Buffered 10% formalin

Formaldehyde 4% w/v; methyl alcohol 1% w/v; phosphate buffering salts. Tissue preservative

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  BORBoric Acid

Powdered boric acid (usually 10 g) added to 24-hour urine collections as a preservative.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  BOUINBouin's solution

Picric acid, saturated aqueous solution (750.0 ml), 37-40% formalin (250.0 ml), glacial acetic acid (50.0 ml). Tissue preservative.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  BSKMBuffered skim milk

50% skim milk in 0.01 M phosphate-buffered saline. Maintain virus viability

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  C323.2% Citrate

A 3.2% solution of Sodium Citrate in water. Used as a blood preservative

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  C383.8% Citrate

A 3.8% solution of Sodium Citrate in water. Used as a blood preservative

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  CARSCarson's Modified 10% formalin

A modification of buffered 10% formalin used as a general tissue preservative.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  CARYCary Blair Medium

Sodium Thioglycollate 1.5 g, Disodium Hydrogen Phosphate 1.1 g, Sodium Chloride 5.0 g, Calcium Chloride 0.09 g, Agar 5.0 g, per Liter of Water

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  CHLTMChlamydia transport medium

Any of a number of non-nutritive buffered media used to maintain Chlamydia viability during transportation to the laboratory

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  CTADCTAD

Buffered tri-sodium citrate solution with theophylline, adenosine and dipyridamole

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  EDTK15Potassium/K EDTA 15%

Potassium EDTA 15% solution in water

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  EDTK75Potassium/K EDTA 7.5%

Potassium EDTA 7.5% solution in water

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  EDTNSodium/Na EDTA

Sodium fluoride and Disodium EDTA

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  ENTEnteric bacteria transport medium

Any of a number of non-nutritive buffered media used to maintain enteric bacterial viability during transportation to the laboratory

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  F1010% Formalin

A 10% v/v solution in water of formalin( a 37% solution of formaldehyde and water). Used for tissue preservation.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  FDPThrombin NIH; soybean trypsin inhibitor

Thrombin plus soybean trypsin inhibitor. For use in identifying fibrn degredation products.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  FL10Sodium Fluoride, 10mg

Sodium fluoride, 10mg added as a urine preservative.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  FL100Sodium Fluoride, 100mg

Sodium fluoride, 100mg added as a urine preservative.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  HCL66N HCL

A solution of HCl containing 6moles of hydrogen ion/L. Used as a Urine Preservative.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  HEPAAmmonium heparin

Ammonium heparin

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  HEPLLithium/Li Heparin

Lithium heparin salt

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  HEPNSodium/Na Heparin

Sodium heparin salt

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  HNO3Nitric Acid

6N Nitric acid used to preserve urine for heavy metal analysis.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  JKMJones Kendrick Medium

A transport medium formulated to maintain Bordetella pertussis viability.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  KARNKarnovsky's fixative

5% Glutaraldehyde, 4% Formaldehyde in 0.08M buffer. Tissue preservation

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  KOXPotassium Oxalate

Potassium oxalate and sodium fluoride in a 1.25:1 ratio

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  LIALithium iodoacetate

Iodoacetate lithium salt

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  M4M4

Modified Hank's balanced salt solution supplemented with bovine serum albumin, gelatin, sucrose and glutamic acid. It is buffered to pH 7.3+ or - 0.2 with HEPES buffer. Phenol red is used to indicate pH. Vancomycin, Amphotericin B and Colistin are used to

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  M4RTM4-RT

Modified Hank's balanced salt solution supplemented with bovine serum albumin, gelatin, sucrose and glutamic acid. It is buffered to pH 7.3+ or - 0.2 with Hepes buffer. Phenol red is used to indicate pH. Gentamicin and amphotericin B are used to inhibit c

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  M5M5

Modified Hank's balanced salt solution supplemented with protein stabilizers, sucrose and glutamic acid. It is buffered to pH 7.3+ or - 0.2 with Hepes buffer. Phenol red is used to indicate pH. Vancomycin, Amphotericin B and Colistin are used to inhibit c

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  MICHTMMichel's transport medium

1M potassium citrate, pH 7.0 2.5 ml, 0.1M magnesium sulfate 5.0 ml, 0.1M N-ethyl malemide 5.0 ml, dH2O 87.5 ml, ammonium sulfate 55gm. Preserve antigens for Immunofluorescence procedures

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  MMDTMMMD transport medium

A buffered medium with ammonium sulfate added to preserve antigens for Immunofluorescence procedures

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  NAFSodium Fluoride

Sodium fluoride

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  NONENone

No additive. Specifically identifes the specimen as having no additives.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  PAGEPage's Saline

0.12 g NaCl, 0.004 g MgSO, 0.004 g, CaCl, 0.142 g Na2HPO4 and 0.136 g KH2PO4 per liter of distilled water. Maintain Acanthaoemba viability.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  PHENOLPhenol

Phenol. Urine preservative

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  PVAPolyvinylalcohol

Polyvinyl alcohol

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  RLMReagan Lowe Medium

A transport medium formulated to maintain Bordetella pertussis viability.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  SILICASiliceous earth

Diatomaceous earth. For glucose determination blood samples

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  SPSSodium polyanethol sulfonate 0.35% in 0.85% sodium chloride

Sodium polyanethol sulfonate in saline. Anticomplementary and antiphagocytic properties. Used in blood culture collection.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  SSTSerum Separator Tube

Polymer separator gel with clot activator

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  STUTMStuart transport medium

Sodium Glycerophosphate 10.0g, Calcium Chloride 0.1g, Mercaptoacetic Acid 1.0ml, Distilled Water 1 liter

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  THROMThrombin

Thrombin. Accelerates clotting.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  THYMOLThymol

2-Isopropyl-5-methyl phenol. A preservative for 24 Hr Urine samples

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  THYOThyoglycolate broth

A nutritive medium with a reducing agent (sodium thioglycolate) which, due to a chemical reaction, removes oxygen from the broth.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  TOLUToluene

Also known as Methylbenzene; Toluol; Phenylmethane. A preservative for 24 Hr Urine samples

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  URETMUreaplasma transport medium

A buffered salt solution with antifungal agents added for the collection and transport of Ureaplasma specimens.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  VIRTMViral Transport medium

Sucrose 74.6g, Potassium hydrogenphosphate 0.52g, L-glutamic acid 0.72g, Bovine serum albumin 5.0g, Gentamicin 50mg, Potassium dihydrogenphosphate 1.25g, L-15 medium 9.9L, Water to 10L. Maintain Virus viability.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  WESTBuffered Citrate

3.8% Citrate buffered to a pH of 5.5 for Westergren Sedimentation Rate

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  BLDPRDBlood Product

A manufactured product that is produced from the raw blood oi a donor with the intention of using it in a recipient transfusion.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  VCCNEVaccine

A Type of medicine that creates an immune protection without the recipient experiencing the disease.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  ABSAbcess
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  AMNAmniotic fluid
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  ASPAspirate
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  BBLBlood bag
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  BDYWhole body
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  BIFLBile fluid
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  BLDWhole blood
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  BLDABlood arterial
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  BLDCBlood capillary
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  BLDCOBlood - cord
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  BLDVBlood venous
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  BONBone
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  BPHBasophils
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  BPUBlood product unit
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  BRNBurn
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  BROBronchial
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  BRTHExhaled gas (=breath)
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  EXGExhaled gas (=breath)
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  CALCCalculus (=Stone)
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  STONCalculus (=Stone)
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  CDMCardiac muscle
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  CNJTConjunctiva
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  CNLCannula
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  COLColostrum
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  CRNCornea
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  CSFCerebral spinal fluid
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  CTPCatheter tip
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  CURCurettage
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  CVMCervical mucus
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  CVXCervix
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  CYSTCyst
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  DIAFDialysis fluid
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  DOSEDose med or substance
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  DRNDrain
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  DUFLDuodenal fluid
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  EAREar
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  EARWEar wax (cerumen)
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  ELTElectrode
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  ENDCEndocardium
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  ENDMEndometrium
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  EOSEosinophils
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  EYEEye
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  FIBFibroblasts
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  FISTFistula
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  FLTFilter
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  FLUBody fluid, unsp
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  FOODFood sample
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  GASGas
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  GASTGastric fluid/contents
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  GENGenital
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  GENCGenital cervix
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  GENFGenital fluid
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  GENLGenital lochia
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  GENVGenital vaginal
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  HARHair
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  IHGInhaled Gas
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  ISLTIsolate
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  ITIntubation tube
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  LAMLamella
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  LIQLiquid NOS
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  LNLine
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  LNALine arterial
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  LNVLine venous
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  LYMLymphocytes
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  MACMacrophages
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  MARMarrow (bone)
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  MBLDMenstrual blood
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  MECMeconium
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  MILKBreast milk
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  MLKMilk
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  NAILNail
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  NOSNose (nasal passage)
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  PAFLPancreatic fluid
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  PATPatient
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  PLASPlasma
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  PLBPlasma bag
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  PLCPlacenta
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  PLRPleural fluid (thoracentesis fld)
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  PMNPolymorphonuclear neutrophils
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  PPPPlatelet poor plasma
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  PRPPlatelet rich plasma
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  PRTPeritoneal fluid /ascites
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  PUSPus
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  RBCErythrocytes
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  SALSaliva
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  SERSerum
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  SKMSkeletal muscle
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  SKNSkin
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  SMNSeminal fluid
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  SMPLSSeminal plasma
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  SNVSynovial fluid (Joint fluid)
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  SPRMSpermatozoa
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  SPTSputum
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  SPTCSputum - coughed
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  SPTTSputum - tracheal aspirate
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  STLStool = Fecal
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  SWTSweat
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  TEARTears
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  THRBThrombocyte (platelet)
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  THRTThroat
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  TISGTissue gall bladder
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  TISPLTissue placenta
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  TISSTissue, unspecified
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  TISUTissue ulcer
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  TLGITissue large intestine
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  TLNGTissue lung
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  TSMITissue small intestine Tissue ulcer
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  TUBTube, unspecified
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  ULCUlcer
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  UMBUmbilical blood
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  UMEDUnknown medicine
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  URUrine
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  URCUrine clean catch
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  URNSUrine sediment
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  URTUrine catheter
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  URTHUrethra
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  USUBUnknown substance
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  VOMVomitus
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  WATWater
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  WBCLeukocytes
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  WICKWick
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  WNDWound
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  WNDAWound abscess
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  WNDDWound drainage
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  WNDEWound exudate

Explanation of the columns that may appear on this page:

Level A few code lists that FHIR defines are hierarchical - each code is assigned a level. In this scheme, some codes are under other codes, and imply that the code they are under also applies
System The source of the definition of the code (when the value set draws in codes defined elsewhere)
Code The code (used as the code in the resource instance)
Display The display (used in the display element of a Coding). If there is no display, implementers should not simply display the code, but map the concept into their application
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