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ValueSet: Test Category Terminology

Official URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/ValueSet/pqcmc-test-category-terminology Version: 1.1.6
Draft as of 2024-09-22 Computable Name: PqcmcTestCategoryTerminology
Other Identifiers: OID:2.16.840.1.113883.4.642.40.36.48.28

Terminology used to qualify the information pertaining to test categories in the framework of the Pharmaceutical Quality/Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls documents.

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Logical Definition (CLD)

Generated Narrative: ValueSet pqcmc-test-category-terminology

  • Include these codes as defined in http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummy
    CodeDisplayDefinition
    C60819AssayA qualitative or quantitative analysis performed to determine the amount of a particular constituent in a sample or the biological or pharmacological properties of a drug.
    C204845Active Ingredient ContentTests that verify the content and potency of a pharmaceutical substance that is intended to have an effect in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease, or to impact a structure or function of the body.
    C205001Adventitious Agents (Safety)In vitro and in vivo assays for detection of unintended agents such as viral, bacterial, fungal agents which have undesirable adverse impact on patient's health.
    C81183Amino Acid ContentMethodology used to determine the amino acid composition or content of proteins, peptides, and other pharmaceutical preparations.
    C205003BioburdenTest that screens for aerobic mesophilic bacteria and fungi.
    C205007Counterion ContentTests that measure the secondary ion of a drug salt.
    C205015ExcipientTesting of the amount of material other than the active or adjuvant.
    C205018Host Cell DNAMeasurement of DNA that comes from cell substrate used to make the viral particles.
    C205020In Vitro or In Vivo Test for Viral ContaminantsTest used to measure viral contamination both by in vitro and in vivo assays
    C205028Percent ConjugateTest to determine the percentage of total protein that functions in interaction with other (non-polypeptide) chemical groups attached by covalent bonding.
    C62352PurityTesting methods to identify actives and indirectly measure impurities that may be present in a medicine. Examples of analytical procedures for this test subcategory include SDS-PAGE and HPLC.
    C171277Nucleic Acid ContentTests designed to reveal the presence of a particular nucleic acid from a test sample.
    C205038Solvate ContentIdentification of hydrates or solvates by the assay of water of crystallization or solvent found in the crystal.
    C64858Total ProteinTest to determine total protein concentration in the product.
    C205006Cell and Gene Therapy Product Characterization AssayTests to determine Cell and Gene therapy product properties. Examples: Viability, Cell number, Morphology, Cell surface markers, Secreted molecules, Gene expression, Genetic stability, percent recovery, gene expression, cell surface marker expression, proliferation capacity, total cell number, cell morphology, cell distribution in scaffold, total volume of scaffold, cellular pattern, vector genome concentration, vector infectious titer assay, replication competence assay, DNA homogeneity, transduction efficiency, vector genome concentration, vector infectious titer assay, Replication competence assay.
    C134249Container Closure IntegrityTests for the adequacy of pharmaceutical packaging and container closures.
    C134250UniformityTests to ensure the consistency of the API in the formulation. Test may be done as an IPC, release, or stability test.
    C205004Blend UniformityTest to ensure the adequacy of the mixing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with other components of the drug product.
    C205019IPC Content UniformityIn-Process Control (IPC) tests of the variability of individual dosage units during manufacture as informed by ASTM E2810.
    C134115Uniformity of Dosage UnitTests of the variability each of the dosage unit's dispensed dose.
    C205050Uniformity in ContainersContent Uniformity based for multi-use containers, tubes, and jars. The consistency of the active ingredient throughout multi-use containers such as tubes, and jars of semi-solids.
    C133961Deliverable Volume/Fill VolumeTests designed to provide assurance that oral liquids will, when transferred from the original container, deliver the volume of dosage form that is declared on the label of the article.
    C205026OrganolepticEvaluation via the senses—including taste, sight, smell, and touch.
    C138990Description/AppearanceTests using visual inspection to assess the physical state and color of the drug substance or product.
    C139027OdorTesting via the sense of smell.
    C134262Color of SolutionThe use of visual perception to indicate of purity and/or a means to identify contamination.
    C134261Clarity of SolutionMeasurement of the turbidity of the solution or qualitative or quantitative measurement of degree of opalescence of a solution, including instrumental measurement of the light reflected by the solution.
    C138993IdentificationTests that establish the characteristic and uniqueness of the substance of interest and should be able to discriminate between compounds of closely related structures which are likely to be present.
    C134252DisintegrationTest to determine whether tablets capsules disintegrate within the prescribed time when placed in a liquid medium at the experimental conditions.
    C134253DissolutionTest to determine compliance with the requirements of the material of interest dissolving into solution.
    C205012Droplet SizeTests that determine the size of the liquid drop.
    C193381Foreign and Particulate MatterTests for injections or infusions to check for insoluble particles to confirm that they are not present in excess of specified levels in the solutions.
    C205024Metal DetectionTests for metallic particles to confirm that they are not present in excess of specified levels.
    C134255Loss on DryingAnalytical procedures to determine the amount of volatile matter of any kind that is driven off under the conditions specified.
    C134256Microbial LimitsTests for the estimation of the number of viable aerobic microorganisms present and for the freedom from designated microbial species in the pharmaceutical articles of all kinds, from raw materials to the finished forms.
    C205027Osmolality/OsmolarityOsmolality and osmolarity are measurements of the solute concentration of a solution. Osmolality is expressed in terms of the weight of the solvent and osmolarity is expressed in terms of solvent volume.
    C134257Particle Size DistributionAnalytical procedures that utilize mechanical sieving for deducing the particle-size distribution of a powdered solid.
    C134260Bulk DensityTests that determine the ratio of the mass of an untapped powder sample and its volume including the contribution of the interparticulate void volume.
    C134263ConductivityElectrical conductivity is a measure of the ion-facilitated electron flow through it.
    C133974CrystallinityThe detection and/or quantification of the amount of amorphous material within a highly crystalline substance.
    C133975FriabilityThe percent loss of a tablet due to mechanical action that results in fracture or breaking during the test
    C134264HardnessA test used to identify the ability of a material to resist mechanical deformation such as scratching or penetration by other substances.
    C63394Melting PointThe temperature at the which a substance changes from solid to a liquid state at atmospheric pressure.
    C103201Optical RotationA property of many pharmaceutical substances to rotate an incident plane of polarized light so that the transmitted light emerges at a measurable angle to the plane of the incident light.
    C205029pHThe measure of acidity or alkalinity of an aqueous solution.
    C60821SolubilityA chemical property referring to the ability for a given substance, the solute, to dissolve in a solvent. It is measured in terms of the maximum amount of solute dissolved in a solvent at equilibrium.
    C64832Specific GravityThe ratio of the density of any substance to the density of some other substance taken as standard, water being the standard for liquids and solids, and hydrogen or air being the standard for gases.
    C25483Material Properties/MeasurementsDimensions and physical properties of the material of interest including tablets, capsule, soft gel capsule, granulate or pellet, etc.
    C205022Individual WeightThe weight of a single unit of the material of interest. Example: 800 mg tablet
    C205017Group WeightThe sum of weights of material of interest across a specified collection of units
    C205209Average WeightThe sum of weights of material of interest across multiple units divided by the number of units included in the sum.
    C205053Weight VariationThe difference in weights of the material of interest. Examples: 2%, 5 mg, 2.5 % note: may be a percent, a value, or a percent relative standard deviation. [Source: SME Defined]
    C205021Individual Fill WeightThe weight of material of interest within a single unit. Example: 1 gram (in each vial), 200 mg (in each capsule) note: could be a capsule, vial, or bottle.
    C205016Group Fill WeightThe sum of fill weights of material of interest across a specified collection of units
    C205206Average Fill WeightThe sum of fill weights of material of interest across multiple units divided by the number of units included in the sum.
    C205045Target Group Weight Gain %A predetermined percentage weight increases for a set of units resulting from of an action such as coating. Example: 3% (weight gain after coating) note: this can be associated with a bulk material or a single unit.
    C205036Shell WeightThe weight of outer casing ("shell") into which material of interest is filled. Example: 20 mg
    C205011Orifice LocationThe position of hole drilled in the unit dose.
    C205010Orifice DiameterThe length of a straight line measurement across the center of the hole drilled in the unit dose.
    C205009Orifice DepthThe measurement of the penetration of the hole drilled in the unit dose as measured from the outer edge to the deepest point of penetration.
    C205037Drilled Side (Single or Double)An observation if one or both sides of the unit dose has been drilled.
    C205025Number of OrificesThe total count of holes drilled in the unit dose. [Source: SME Defined]
    C205034Ribbon ThicknessThe dimension between two surfaces of a continuous sheet of compressed material in preparation for subsequent processing.
    C205033Ribbon DensityThe compactness of a continuous sheet of compressed material in preparation for subsequent processing.
    C205035Seam ThicknessThe measurement of overlap common to two edges of the same material joined together. Example: 1 mm
    C205005Lock LengthThe length of a straight line measurement from the longest edge-to-edge distance through a Capsule body and cap that have been coupled such that the locking rings are sealed as designed.
    C205044Tablet/Capsule LengthThe length of a straight line measurement from the longest edge-to-edge distance through the Tablet/Capsule.
    C205043Tablet/Capsule DiameterThe length of a straight line measurement across the circular center of a Tablet/Capsule.
    C205042Tablet ThicknessThe length of a straight line measurement from the shortest edge-to-edge distance through a Tablet.
    C134266Tap DensityAn increased bulk density attained after mechanically tapping the container containing the powder sample. (aka - tapped density)
    C205049Transdermal PropertiesTests that determine the physical properties of transdermal systems. Example: Peel adhesion test, Tack test, Cold Flow test, etc.
    C133979Viscosity/Rheological PropertiesTests to measure a property of liquids that is closely related to the resistance to flow.
    C134267Plume GeometryA test that measures the spray pattern characteristics, including shape and size of the evolving spray cloud under defined experimental and instrumental test conditions.
    C134269PolymorphismTests to determine the different crystalline forms of a given drug substance
    C205030PorosityTests that measure the empty spaces/voids in the material.
    C134270PotencyTests to measure the biological activity using a suitably quantitative biological assay (also called potency assay or bioassay), based on the attribute of the product which is linked to the relevant biological properties.
    C133983Pyrogenicity/EndotoxinTests designed to limit to an acceptable level the risks of febrile reaction in the patient to the administration, by injection, of the product concerned. The test involves measuring the rise in temperature of rabbits following the intravenous injection of a test solution and is designed for products that can be tolerated by the test rabbit in a dose not to exceed 10 mL/kg injected intravenously within a period of NMT 10 min.
    C134272Reconstitution TimeMeasurement of how long it takes to restore something dried to its original state of liquid.
    C133985RedispersibilityTesting of oral suspensions that settle on storage (produce sediment) to measure the time required to achieve resuspension.
    C205032Refractive IndexTests performed to determine the ratio of velocity of light in air to the velocity of light in the substance.
    C134276Residue on IgnitionTests to measure the amount of residual substance not volatilized from a sample when the sample is ignited in the presence of sulfuric acid. This test is usually used for determining the content of inorganic impurities in an organic substance.
    C134277Spray PatternTests to determine the size of the mist formed by spraying. The measurement is made for the longest axis (x axis), and the ratio of longest to shortest axes (x/y ratio).
    C134278SterilityTests done under aseptic conditions to ensure that there are no contaminating micro-organism present in the sample.
    C134113Syringe FunctionalityTests performed on syringes to ensure that It operates as specified.
    C134114Total Organic CarbonAn indirect measure of organic molecules present in pharmaceutical waters measured as carbon.
    C200004CytotoxicityTest methods designed to evaluate the acute adverse biological effects of extractables from medical device materials.
    C205023Mechanical IntegrityTest that measures what amount of force is needed to alter the mechanical integrity of a construct.
    C205041Surface AreaTotal surface area of a 2D or 3D material.
    C18951Post-translational ModificationsTest to measure if the protein undergoing post translational modification which include glycosylation etc.
    C16643GlycosylationPost translation modification due to addition of sugar.
    C205054Thrombin Peptide MapMap of peptides derived from digestion of protein with thrombin.
    C205031SialylationPost translational modification of proteins by sialylation.
    C205002AmidationTesting for and acid containing residue conversion to an amide.
    C205008DeamidationTesting for an amide residue conversion to an acid.
    C205000Functional AssaysFunctional assay used to quantify functioning of an active substance rather than just its quantity. Common uses are: showing that a drug target fits the desired functionality and quality profile before moving on to the next stage of development; and comparison of biosimilars with innovator products.
    C205013Elemental AnalysisThe relative proportion of elements present in a sample.
    C74723TurbidityMeasurement of the clarity and degree of opalescence of liquids by comparison of the solutions in diffused daylight after preparation of the reference suspension.
    C204971ImpurityAnalytical procedures to establish material purity by determining the presence of a material or component of a material that is not defined as the material.
    C205039Specified Identified ImpurityTesting for an impurity that is individually listed and limited with a specific acceptance criterion in the new drug substance or drug product specification and for which a structured characterization has been achieved. Note: this includes degradation products for tests conducted on drug products.
    C205040Specified Unidentified ImpurityTesting for an impurity that is individually listed and limited with a specific acceptance criterion in the new drug substance or drug product specification and that is defined solely by qualitative analytical properties (e.g., chromatographic retention time) due to the lack of achieving a structured characterization. Note: this includes degradation products for tests conducted on drug products.
    C205052Unspecified ImpurityTesting for an impurity that is limited by a general acceptance criterion, but not individually listed with its own specific acceptance criterion, in the new drug substance or drug product specification. Note: this includes degradation products for tests conducted on drug products.
    C205047Total ImpuritiesThe sum of all impurities at a level greater than (>) the reporting threshold. Note: this includes degradation products for tests conducted on drug products.
    C205048Total Unknown ImpuritiesThe sum of unknown (unidentified) impurities in a new drug substance or drug product specification. Note: Total impurities includes all impurities while Total Unknown impurities only includes all the unknown impurities.
    C205051Identified Impurity under IT, Monitored as UnspecifiedIdentification (chemical name and/or UNII code) of all the identified (known) impurities that are being controlled as \"unspecified impurities\" rather than \"Specified Identified Impurity\" due to the level being consistently below the ICH identification threshold (IT) value. Note: this includes degradation products for tests conducted on drug products.
    C205014Elemental ImpurityAnalytical procedures that determine the amount of single elements in drug products or drug product components.
    C204890Impurity ChemicalAnalytical procedures to establish chemical purity by determining the presence of a component of the material that is not the chemical entity defined as the material.
    C134254Impurities/Degradation Products/Related SubstancesTests that establish the characteristic and uniqueness of the substance of interest and should be able to discriminate between compounds of closely related structures which are likely to be present. Includes leachables and extractables.
    C134002Residual SolventTests performed to determine if organic volatile chemicals that are used or produced in manufacture of drug substance or excipients, or in the preparation of drug products are present in the pharmaceuticals.

 

Expansion

Generated Narrative: ValueSet

Expansion based on codesystem PQ-CMC-FDA Temporary Codes v1.1.6 (CodeSystem)

This value set contains 108 concepts

CodeSystemDisplayDefinition
  C60819http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyAssay

A qualitative or quantitative analysis performed to determine the amount of a particular constituent in a sample or the biological or pharmacological properties of a drug.

  C204845http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyActive Ingredient Content

Tests that verify the content and potency of a pharmaceutical substance that is intended to have an effect in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease, or to impact a structure or function of the body.

  C205001http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyAdventitious Agents (Safety)

In vitro and in vivo assays for detection of unintended agents such as viral, bacterial, fungal agents which have undesirable adverse impact on patient's health.

  C81183http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyAmino Acid Content

Methodology used to determine the amino acid composition or content of proteins, peptides, and other pharmaceutical preparations.

  C205003http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyBioburden

Test that screens for aerobic mesophilic bacteria and fungi.

  C205007http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyCounterion Content

Tests that measure the secondary ion of a drug salt.

  C205015http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyExcipient

Testing of the amount of material other than the active or adjuvant.

  C205018http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyHost Cell DNA

Measurement of DNA that comes from cell substrate used to make the viral particles.

  C205020http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyIn Vitro or In Vivo Test for Viral Contaminants

Test used to measure viral contamination both by in vitro and in vivo assays

  C205028http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyPercent Conjugate

Test to determine the percentage of total protein that functions in interaction with other (non-polypeptide) chemical groups attached by covalent bonding.

  C62352http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyPurity

Testing methods to identify actives and indirectly measure impurities that may be present in a medicine. Examples of analytical procedures for this test subcategory include SDS-PAGE and HPLC.

  C171277http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyNucleic Acid Content

Tests designed to reveal the presence of a particular nucleic acid from a test sample.

  C205038http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummySolvate Content

Identification of hydrates or solvates by the assay of water of crystallization or solvent found in the crystal.

  C64858http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyTotal Protein

Test to determine total protein concentration in the product.

  C205006http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyCell and Gene Therapy Product Characterization Assay

Tests to determine Cell and Gene therapy product properties. Examples: Viability, Cell number, Morphology, Cell surface markers, Secreted molecules, Gene expression, Genetic stability, percent recovery, gene expression, cell surface marker expression, proliferation capacity, total cell number, cell morphology, cell distribution in scaffold, total volume of scaffold, cellular pattern, vector genome concentration, vector infectious titer assay, replication competence assay, DNA homogeneity, transduction efficiency, vector genome concentration, vector infectious titer assay, Replication competence assay.

  C134249http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyContainer Closure Integrity

Tests for the adequacy of pharmaceutical packaging and container closures.

  C134250http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyUniformity

Tests to ensure the consistency of the API in the formulation. Test may be done as an IPC, release, or stability test.

  C205004http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyBlend Uniformity

Test to ensure the adequacy of the mixing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with other components of the drug product.

  C205019http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyIPC Content Uniformity

In-Process Control (IPC) tests of the variability of individual dosage units during manufacture as informed by ASTM E2810.

  C134115http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyUniformity of Dosage Unit

Tests of the variability each of the dosage unit's dispensed dose.

  C205050http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyUniformity in Containers

Content Uniformity based for multi-use containers, tubes, and jars. The consistency of the active ingredient throughout multi-use containers such as tubes, and jars of semi-solids.

  C133961http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyDeliverable Volume/Fill Volume

Tests designed to provide assurance that oral liquids will, when transferred from the original container, deliver the volume of dosage form that is declared on the label of the article.

  C205026http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyOrganoleptic

Evaluation via the senses—including taste, sight, smell, and touch.

  C138990http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyDescription/Appearance

Tests using visual inspection to assess the physical state and color of the drug substance or product.

  C139027http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyOdor

Testing via the sense of smell.

  C134262http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyColor of Solution

The use of visual perception to indicate of purity and/or a means to identify contamination.

  C134261http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyClarity of Solution

Measurement of the turbidity of the solution or qualitative or quantitative measurement of degree of opalescence of a solution, including instrumental measurement of the light reflected by the solution.

  C138993http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyIdentification

Tests that establish the characteristic and uniqueness of the substance of interest and should be able to discriminate between compounds of closely related structures which are likely to be present.

  C134252http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyDisintegration

Test to determine whether tablets capsules disintegrate within the prescribed time when placed in a liquid medium at the experimental conditions.

  C134253http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyDissolution

Test to determine compliance with the requirements of the material of interest dissolving into solution.

  C205012http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyDroplet Size

Tests that determine the size of the liquid drop.

  C193381http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyForeign and Particulate Matter

Tests for injections or infusions to check for insoluble particles to confirm that they are not present in excess of specified levels in the solutions.

  C205024http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyMetal Detection

Tests for metallic particles to confirm that they are not present in excess of specified levels.

  C134255http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyLoss on Drying

Analytical procedures to determine the amount of volatile matter of any kind that is driven off under the conditions specified.

  C134256http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyMicrobial Limits

Tests for the estimation of the number of viable aerobic microorganisms present and for the freedom from designated microbial species in the pharmaceutical articles of all kinds, from raw materials to the finished forms.

  C205027http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyOsmolality/Osmolarity

Osmolality and osmolarity are measurements of the solute concentration of a solution. Osmolality is expressed in terms of the weight of the solvent and osmolarity is expressed in terms of solvent volume.

  C134257http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyParticle Size Distribution

Analytical procedures that utilize mechanical sieving for deducing the particle-size distribution of a powdered solid.

  C134260http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyBulk Density

Tests that determine the ratio of the mass of an untapped powder sample and its volume including the contribution of the interparticulate void volume.

  C134263http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyConductivity

Electrical conductivity is a measure of the ion-facilitated electron flow through it.

  C133974http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyCrystallinity

The detection and/or quantification of the amount of amorphous material within a highly crystalline substance.

  C133975http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyFriability

The percent loss of a tablet due to mechanical action that results in fracture or breaking during the test

  C134264http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyHardness

A test used to identify the ability of a material to resist mechanical deformation such as scratching or penetration by other substances.

  C63394http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyMelting Point

The temperature at the which a substance changes from solid to a liquid state at atmospheric pressure.

  C103201http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyOptical Rotation

A property of many pharmaceutical substances to rotate an incident plane of polarized light so that the transmitted light emerges at a measurable angle to the plane of the incident light.

  C205029http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummypH

The measure of acidity or alkalinity of an aqueous solution.

  C60821http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummySolubility

A chemical property referring to the ability for a given substance, the solute, to dissolve in a solvent. It is measured in terms of the maximum amount of solute dissolved in a solvent at equilibrium.

  C64832http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummySpecific Gravity

The ratio of the density of any substance to the density of some other substance taken as standard, water being the standard for liquids and solids, and hydrogen or air being the standard for gases.

  C25483http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyMaterial Properties/Measurements

Dimensions and physical properties of the material of interest including tablets, capsule, soft gel capsule, granulate or pellet, etc.

  C205022http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyIndividual Weight

The weight of a single unit of the material of interest. Example: 800 mg tablet

  C205017http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyGroup Weight

The sum of weights of material of interest across a specified collection of units

  C205209http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyAverage Weight

The sum of weights of material of interest across multiple units divided by the number of units included in the sum.

  C205053http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyWeight Variation

The difference in weights of the material of interest. Examples: 2%, 5 mg, 2.5 % note: may be a percent, a value, or a percent relative standard deviation. [Source: SME Defined]

  C205021http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyIndividual Fill Weight

The weight of material of interest within a single unit. Example: 1 gram (in each vial), 200 mg (in each capsule) note: could be a capsule, vial, or bottle.

  C205016http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyGroup Fill Weight

The sum of fill weights of material of interest across a specified collection of units

  C205206http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyAverage Fill Weight

The sum of fill weights of material of interest across multiple units divided by the number of units included in the sum.

  C205045http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyTarget Group Weight Gain %

A predetermined percentage weight increases for a set of units resulting from of an action such as coating. Example: 3% (weight gain after coating) note: this can be associated with a bulk material or a single unit.

  C205036http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyShell Weight

The weight of outer casing ("shell") into which material of interest is filled. Example: 20 mg

  C205011http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyOrifice Location

The position of hole drilled in the unit dose.

  C205010http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyOrifice Diameter

The length of a straight line measurement across the center of the hole drilled in the unit dose.

  C205009http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyOrifice Depth

The measurement of the penetration of the hole drilled in the unit dose as measured from the outer edge to the deepest point of penetration.

  C205037http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyDrilled Side (Single or Double)

An observation if one or both sides of the unit dose has been drilled.

  C205025http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyNumber of Orifices

The total count of holes drilled in the unit dose. [Source: SME Defined]

  C205034http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyRibbon Thickness

The dimension between two surfaces of a continuous sheet of compressed material in preparation for subsequent processing.

  C205033http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyRibbon Density

The compactness of a continuous sheet of compressed material in preparation for subsequent processing.

  C205035http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummySeam Thickness

The measurement of overlap common to two edges of the same material joined together. Example: 1 mm

  C205005http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyLock Length

The length of a straight line measurement from the longest edge-to-edge distance through a Capsule body and cap that have been coupled such that the locking rings are sealed as designed.

  C205044http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyTablet/Capsule Length

The length of a straight line measurement from the longest edge-to-edge distance through the Tablet/Capsule.

  C205043http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyTablet/Capsule Diameter

The length of a straight line measurement across the circular center of a Tablet/Capsule.

  C205042http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyTablet Thickness

The length of a straight line measurement from the shortest edge-to-edge distance through a Tablet.

  C134266http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyTap Density

An increased bulk density attained after mechanically tapping the container containing the powder sample. (aka - tapped density)

  C205049http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyTransdermal Properties

Tests that determine the physical properties of transdermal systems. Example: Peel adhesion test, Tack test, Cold Flow test, etc.

  C133979http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyViscosity/Rheological Properties

Tests to measure a property of liquids that is closely related to the resistance to flow.

  C134267http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyPlume Geometry

A test that measures the spray pattern characteristics, including shape and size of the evolving spray cloud under defined experimental and instrumental test conditions.

  C134269http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyPolymorphism

Tests to determine the different crystalline forms of a given drug substance

  C205030http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyPorosity

Tests that measure the empty spaces/voids in the material.

  C134270http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyPotency

Tests to measure the biological activity using a suitably quantitative biological assay (also called potency assay or bioassay), based on the attribute of the product which is linked to the relevant biological properties.

  C133983http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyPyrogenicity/Endotoxin

Tests designed to limit to an acceptable level the risks of febrile reaction in the patient to the administration, by injection, of the product concerned. The test involves measuring the rise in temperature of rabbits following the intravenous injection of a test solution and is designed for products that can be tolerated by the test rabbit in a dose not to exceed 10 mL/kg injected intravenously within a period of NMT 10 min.

  C134272http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyReconstitution Time

Measurement of how long it takes to restore something dried to its original state of liquid.

  C133985http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyRedispersibility

Testing of oral suspensions that settle on storage (produce sediment) to measure the time required to achieve resuspension.

  C205032http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyRefractive Index

Tests performed to determine the ratio of velocity of light in air to the velocity of light in the substance.

  C134276http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyResidue on Ignition

Tests to measure the amount of residual substance not volatilized from a sample when the sample is ignited in the presence of sulfuric acid. This test is usually used for determining the content of inorganic impurities in an organic substance.

  C134277http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummySpray Pattern

Tests to determine the size of the mist formed by spraying. The measurement is made for the longest axis (x axis), and the ratio of longest to shortest axes (x/y ratio).

  C134278http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummySterility

Tests done under aseptic conditions to ensure that there are no contaminating micro-organism present in the sample.

  C134113http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummySyringe Functionality

Tests performed on syringes to ensure that It operates as specified.

  C134114http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyTotal Organic Carbon

An indirect measure of organic molecules present in pharmaceutical waters measured as carbon.

  C200004http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyCytotoxicity

Test methods designed to evaluate the acute adverse biological effects of extractables from medical device materials.

  C205023http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyMechanical Integrity

Test that measures what amount of force is needed to alter the mechanical integrity of a construct.

  C205041http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummySurface Area

Total surface area of a 2D or 3D material.

  C18951http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyPost-translational Modifications

Test to measure if the protein undergoing post translational modification which include glycosylation etc.

  C16643http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyGlycosylation

Post translation modification due to addition of sugar.

  C205054http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyThrombin Peptide Map

Map of peptides derived from digestion of protein with thrombin.

  C205031http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummySialylation

Post translational modification of proteins by sialylation.

  C205002http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyAmidation

Testing for and acid containing residue conversion to an amide.

  C205008http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyDeamidation

Testing for an amide residue conversion to an acid.

  C205000http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyFunctional Assays

Functional assay used to quantify functioning of an active substance rather than just its quantity. Common uses are: showing that a drug target fits the desired functionality and quality profile before moving on to the next stage of development; and comparison of biosimilars with innovator products.

  C205013http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyElemental Analysis

The relative proportion of elements present in a sample.

  C74723http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyTurbidity

Measurement of the clarity and degree of opalescence of liquids by comparison of the solutions in diffused daylight after preparation of the reference suspension.

  C204971http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyImpurity

Analytical procedures to establish material purity by determining the presence of a material or component of a material that is not defined as the material.

  C205039http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummySpecified Identified Impurity

Testing for an impurity that is individually listed and limited with a specific acceptance criterion in the new drug substance or drug product specification and for which a structured characterization has been achieved. Note: this includes degradation products for tests conducted on drug products.

  C205040http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummySpecified Unidentified Impurity

Testing for an impurity that is individually listed and limited with a specific acceptance criterion in the new drug substance or drug product specification and that is defined solely by qualitative analytical properties (e.g., chromatographic retention time) due to the lack of achieving a structured characterization. Note: this includes degradation products for tests conducted on drug products.

  C205052http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyUnspecified Impurity

Testing for an impurity that is limited by a general acceptance criterion, but not individually listed with its own specific acceptance criterion, in the new drug substance or drug product specification. Note: this includes degradation products for tests conducted on drug products.

  C205047http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyTotal Impurities

The sum of all impurities at a level greater than (>) the reporting threshold. Note: this includes degradation products for tests conducted on drug products.

  C205048http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyTotal Unknown Impurities

The sum of unknown (unidentified) impurities in a new drug substance or drug product specification. Note: Total impurities includes all impurities while Total Unknown impurities only includes all the unknown impurities.

  C205051http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyIdentified Impurity under IT, Monitored as Unspecified

Identification (chemical name and/or UNII code) of all the identified (known) impurities that are being controlled as "unspecified impurities" rather than "Specified Identified Impurity" due to the level being consistently below the ICH identification threshold (IT) value. Note: this includes degradation products for tests conducted on drug products.

  C205014http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyElemental Impurity

Analytical procedures that determine the amount of single elements in drug products or drug product components.

  C204890http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyImpurity Chemical

Analytical procedures to establish chemical purity by determining the presence of a component of the material that is not the chemical entity defined as the material.

  C134254http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyImpurities/Degradation Products/Related Substances

Tests that establish the characteristic and uniqueness of the substance of interest and should be able to discriminate between compounds of closely related structures which are likely to be present. Includes leachables and extractables.

  C134002http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pq-cmc-fda/CodeSystem/cmc-ncit-dummyResidual Solvent

Tests performed to determine if organic volatile chemicals that are used or produced in manufacture of drug substance or excipients, or in the preparation of drug products are present in the pharmaceuticals.


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