HL7 v2.6 Vocabulary
0.2.0 - ci-build

HL7 v2.6 Vocabulary, published by HL7/FO. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 0.2.0 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/frankoemig/hl7.v2.terminology.v26/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

## ValueSet: Specimen Source Codes (2.6 - 1.3.1) (Experimental)

Official URL: http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/ValueSet/hl7VSsourceOfSpecimen | Version: 1.3.1
Active as of 2026-03-13 | Computable Name: Hl7VSsourceOfSpecimen
Other Identifiers: OID:2.16.840.1.113883.21.31, urn:ietf:rfc:3986#Uniform Resource Identifier (URI)#http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/ValueSet/v2-0070
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Value Set of codes which specify sources for speciments for clinical testing. These concepts are used in HL7 Version 2.x messaging in the OBR segment prior to version 2.7, and was replaced by the concepts in table 0487 Specimen Type and table

References

This value set is not used here; it may be used elsewhere (e.g. specifications and/or implementations that use this content)

### Logical Definition (CLD)

- Include all codes defined in `http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` version 📍1.3.1

### Expansion

Expansion performed internally based on codesystem Specimen Source Codes (2.6 - 1.3.1) v1.3.1 (CodeSystem)

This value set contains 137 concepts

System | Code | Display (en) | Inactive | Definition | status | JSON | XML
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | ABLD | Arterial blood | inactive | Arterial blood | inactive |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | ABS | Abscess |  | Abscess |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | AMN | Amniotic fluid |  | Amniotic fluid |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | ASP | Aspirate |  | Aspirate |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | BBL | Blood bag |  | Blood bag |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | BDY | Whole body |  | Whole body |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | BIFL | Bile fluid |  | Bile fluid |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | BLD | Whole blood |  | Whole blood |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | BLDA | Blood arterial |  | Blood arterial |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | BLDC | Blood capillary |  | Blood capillary |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | BLDCO | Cord blood |  | Cord blood |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | BLDV | Blood venous |  | Blood venous |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | BON | Bone |  | Bone |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | BPH | Basophils |  | Basophils |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | BPU | Blood product unit |  | Blood product unit |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | BRN | Burn |  | Burn |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | BRO | Bronchial |  | Bronchial |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | BRTH | Breath (use EXHLD) |  | Breath (use EXHLD) |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | CALC | Calculus (=Stone) |  | Calculus (=Stone) |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | CBLD | Cord blood | inactive | Cord blood | inactive |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | CDM | Cardiac muscle |  | Cardiac muscle |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | CNJT | Conjunctiva |  | Conjunctiva |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | CNL | Cannula |  | Cannula |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | COL | Colostrum |  | Colostrum |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | CSF | Cerebral spinal fluid |  | Cerebral spinal fluid |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | CTP | Catheter tip |  | Catheter tip |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | CUR | Curettage |  | Curettage |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | CVM | Cervical mucus |  | Cervical mucus |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | CVX | Cervix |  | Cervix |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | CYST | Cyst |  | Cyst |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | DIAF | Dialysis fluid |  | Dialysis fluid |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | DOSE | Dose med or substance |  | Dose med or substance |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | DRN | Drain |  | Drain |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | DUFL | Duodenal fluid |  | Duodenal fluid |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | EAR | Ear |  | Ear |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | EARW | Ear wax (cerumen) |  | Ear wax (cerumen) |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | ELT | Electrode |  | Electrode |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | ENDC | Endocardium |  | Endocardium |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | ENDM | Endometrium |  | Endometrium |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | EOS | Eosinophils |  | Eosinophils |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | EXG | Exhaled gas (=breath) |  | Exhaled gas (=breath) |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | EXHLD | Exhaled gas (=breath) | inactive | Exhaled gas (=breath) | inactive |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | EYE | Eye |  | Eye |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | FIB | Fibroblasts |  | Fibroblasts |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | FIST | Fistula |  | Fistula |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | FLT | Filter |  | Filter |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | FLU | Body fluid, unsp |  | Body fluid, unsp |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | GAS | Gas |  | Gas |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | GAST | Gastric fluid/contents |  | Gastric fluid/contents |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | GEN | Genital |  | Genital |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | GENC | Genital cervix |  | Genital cervix |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | GENL | Genital lochia |  | Genital lochia |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | GENV | Genital vaginal |  | Genital vaginal |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | HAR | Hair |  | Hair |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | IHG | Inhaled Gas |  | Inhaled Gas |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | ISLT | Isolate |  | Isolate |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | IT | Intubation tube |  | Intubation tube |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | LAM | Lamella |  | Lamella |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | LIQ | Liquid NOS |  | Liquid NOS |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | LN | Line |  | Line |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | LNA | Line arterial |  | Line arterial |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | LNV | Line venous |  | Line venous |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | LYM | Lymphocytes |  | Lymphocytes |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | MAC | Macrophages |  | Macrophages |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | MAR | Marrow |  | Marrow |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | MBLD | Menstrual blood |  | Menstrual blood |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | MEC | Meconium |  | Meconium |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | MILK | Breast milk |  | Breast milk |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | MLK | Milk |  | Milk |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | MN | Amniotic Fluid | inactive | Amniotic Fluid | inactive |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | NAIL | Nail |  | Nail |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | NOS | Nose (nasal passage) |  | Nose (nasal passage) |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | ORH | Other |  | Other |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | OTH | Other | inactive | Other | inactive |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | PAFL | Pancreatic fluid |  | Pancreatic fluid |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | PAT | Patient |  | Patient |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | PER | Peritoneum | inactive | Peritoneum | inactive |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | PLAS | Plasma |  | Plasma |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | PLB | Plasma bag |  | Plasma bag |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | PLC | Placenta |  | Placenta |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | PLR | Pleural fluid (thoracentesis fld) |  | Pleural fluid (thoracentesis fld) |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | PMN | Polymorphonuclear neutrophils |  | Polymorphonuclear neutrophils |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | PPP | Platelet poor plasma |  | Platelet poor plasma |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | PRP | Platelet rich plasma |  | Platelet rich plasma |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | PRT | Peritoneal fluid /ascites |  | Peritoneal fluid /ascites |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | PUS | Pus |  | Pus |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | RBC | Erythrocytes |  | Erythrocytes |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | RT | Route of medicine |  | Route of medicine |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | SAL | Saliva |  | Saliva |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | SEM | Seminal fluid | inactive | Seminal fluid | inactive |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | SER | Serum |  | Serum |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | SKM | Skeletal muscle |  | Skeletal muscle |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | SKN | Skin |  | Skin |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | SMN | Seminal fluid |  | Seminal fluid |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | SNV | Synovial fluid (Joint fluid) |  | Synovial fluid (Joint fluid) |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | SPRM | Spermatozoa |  | Spermatozoa |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | SPT | Sputum |  | Sputum |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | SPTC | Sputum - coughed |  | Sputum - coughed |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | SPTT | Sputum - tracheal aspirate |  | Sputum - tracheal aspirate |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | STL | Stool = Fecal |  | Stool = Fecal |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | STON | Stone (use CALC) |  | Stone (use CALC) |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | SWT | Sweat |  | Sweat |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | TEAR | Tears |  | Tears |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | THRB | Thrombocyte (platelet) |  | Thrombocyte (platelet) |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | THRT | Throat |  | Throat |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | TIS | Tissue | inactive | Tissue | inactive |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | TISB | Tissue bone marrow | inactive |  | inactive |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | TISC | Tissue curettage | inactive |  | inactive |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | TISG | Tissue gall bladder |  | Tissue gall bladder |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | TISL | Tissue lung | inactive |  | inactive |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | TISP | Tissue peritoneum | inactive |  | inactive |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | TISPL | Tissue placenta |  | Tissue placenta |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | TISS | Tissue |  | Tissue |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | TISU | Tissue ulcer |  | Tissue ulcer |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | TLGI | Tissue large intestine |  | Tissue large intestine |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | TLNG | Tissue lung |  | Tissue lung |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | TSMI | Tissue small intestine |  | Tissue small intestine |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | TUB | Tube NOS |  | Tube NOS |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | ULC | Ulcer |  | Ulcer |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | UMB | Umbilical blood |  | Umbilical blood |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | UMED | Unknown medicine |  | Unknown medicine |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | UR | Urine |  | Urine |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | URC | Urine clean catch |  | Urine clean catch |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | URNS | Urine sediment |  | Urine sediment |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | URT | Urine catheter |  | Urine catheter |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | URTH | Urethra |  | Urethra |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | USUB | Unknown substance |  | Unknown substance |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | VITF | Vitreous Fluid |  | Vitreous Fluid |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | VOM | Vomitus |  | Vomitus |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | WAT | Water |  | Water |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | WBC | Leukocytes |  | Leukocytes |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | WICK | Wick |  | Wick |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | WND | Wound |  | Wound |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | WNDA | Wound abscess |  | Wound abscess |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | WNDD | Wound drainage |  | Wound drainage |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | WNDE | Wound exudate |  | Wound exudate |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenSourceCodes` | XXX | To be specified in another part of the message |  | To be specified in another part of the message |  |  |

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
Definition | An explanation of the meaning of the concept
Comments | Additional notes about how to use the code