HL7 v2.7.1 Vocabulary
0.1.0 - ci-build

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## : Cycle Type (2.7.1 - 1.0.0) - JSON Representation

Active as of 2026-01-27

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    {
      "resourceType" : "CodeSystem",
      "id" : "cycleType",
      "text" : {
        "status" : "generated",
        "div" : "<div xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml\"><ul><li>Include all codes defined in <a href=\"CodeSystem-cycleType.html\"><code>http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/cycleType</code></a></li></ul></div>"
      },
      "extension" : [
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          "url" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/StructureDefinition/codesystem-v2versionCreated",
          "valueString" : "2.7.1"
        },
        {
          "url" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/StructureDefinition/codesystem-versionHistory",
          "valueString" : "generate correct history somehow"
        },
        {
          "url" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/StructureDefinition/codesystem-tableNo",
          "valueString" : "0702"
        }
      ],
      "url" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/cycleType",
      "identifier" : [
        {
          "system" : "urn:ietf:rfc:3986",
          "value" : "urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.18.387"
        }
      ],
      "version" : "1.0.0",
      "name" : "CycleType",
      "title" : "Cycle Type (2.7.1 - 1.0.0)",
      "status" : "active",
      "experimental" : true,
      "date" : "2026-01-27T19:48:36+00:00",
      "publisher" : "HL7/FO",
      "contact" : [
        {
          "name" : "HL7/FO",
          "telecom" : [
            {
              "system" : "url",
              "value" : "http://www.hl7.org"
            }
          ]
        }
      ],
      "description" : "Code system of concepts  specifying the type of cycle that is being executed.  A cycle type is a specific sterilization method used for a specific type of supply item.  Used in HL7 Version 2.x messaging in the SCD segment.",
      "copyright" : "HL7 Inc., 2026",
      "caseSensitive" : true,
      "compositional" : false,
      "content" : "complete",
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          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "uri" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/Property#versionIntroduced",
          "description" : "version when was this code introduced",
          "type" : "string"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionDeprecated",
          "uri" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/Property#versionDeprecated",
          "description" : "version when was this code deprecated",
          "type" : "string"
        },
        {
          "code" : "status",
          "uri" : "http://hl7.org/fhir/concept-properties#status",
          "description" : "A code that indicates the status of the concept. Typical values are active, experimental, deprecated, and retired",
          "type" : "code"
        },
        {
          "code" : "comment",
          "uri" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/Property#comment",
          "description" : "A string that provides additional detail pertinent to the use or understanding of the concept",
          "type" : "string"
        },
        {
          "code" : "usage",
          "uri" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/Property#usage",
          "description" : "usage notes for this code",
          "type" : "string"
        },
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "uri" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/Property#modified",
          "description" : "date of last modification",
          "type" : "dateTime"
        }
      ],
      "concept" : [
        {
          "code" : "2RS",
          "display" : "Second Rinse",
          "definition" : "Second Rinse",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.6"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "ANR",
          "display" : "Anesthesia/Respiratory",
          "definition" : "Anesthesia/Respiratory",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "usage",
              "valueString" : "Special Wash cycle"
            },
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.6"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "BDP",
          "display" : "Bedpans",
          "definition" : "Bedpans",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.6"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "BWD",
          "display" : "Bowie-Dick Test",
          "definition" : "Bowie-Dick Test",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "usage",
              "valueString" : "A Bowie-Dick test cycle is a special cycle used to test the integrity of the sterilizer chamber to hold a vacuum."
            },
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.6"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "CMW",
          "display" : "Chemical Wash",
          "definition" : "Chemical Wash",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "usage",
              "valueString" : "A chemical wash cycle."
            },
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.6"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "COD",
          "display" : "Code",
          "definition" : "Code",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.6"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "CRT",
          "display" : "Cart Wash",
          "definition" : "Cart Wash",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.6"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "DEC",
          "display" : "Decontamination",
          "definition" : "Decontamination",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.6"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "DRT",
          "display" : "Dart",
          "definition" : "Dart",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "usage",
              "valueString" : "A dart cycle is a special cycle used to test the integrity of the sterilizer chamber to hold a vacuum."
            },
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.6"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "DRW",
          "display" : "Dart Warm-up Cycle",
          "definition" : "Dart Warm-up Cycle",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "usage",
              "valueString" : "A dart warm-up cycle is used to bring the sterilizer chamber up to operating temperature in order to run a dart test cycle."
            },
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.6"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "EOH",
          "display" : "EO High Temperature",
          "definition" : "EO High Temperature",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.6"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "EOL",
          "display" : "EO Low Temperature",
          "definition" : "EO Low Temperature",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.6"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "EXP",
          "display" : "Express",
          "definition" : "Express",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "usage",
              "valueString" : "An express cycle is similar to a flash cycle but the supply item is wrapped."
            },
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.6"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "FLS",
          "display" : "Flash",
          "definition" : "Flash",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "usage",
              "valueString" : "Used to quickly sterilize instruments that were dropped during surgery."
            },
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.6"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "GLS",
          "display" : "Glassware",
          "definition" : "Glassware",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.6"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "GNP",
          "display" : "Gen. Purpose",
          "definition" : "Gen. Purpose",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.6"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "GRV",
          "display" : "Gravity",
          "definition" : "Gravity",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "usage",
              "valueString" : "A gravity cycle is executed at atmospheric pressure."
            },
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.6"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "GTL",
          "display" : "Gentle",
          "definition" : "Gentle",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.6"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "ISO",
          "display" : "Isothermal",
          "definition" : "Isothermal",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.6"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "IST",
          "display" : "Instrument Wash",
          "definition" : "Instrument Wash",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.6"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "LKT",
          "display" : "Leak Test",
          "definition" : "Leak Test",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "usage",
              "valueString" : "A leak test cycle tests the integrity of the sterilizer chamber to hold a vacuum over a specific period of time."
            },
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.6"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "LQD",
          "display" : "Liquid",
          "definition" : "Liquid",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "usage",
              "valueString" : "A cycle specific to sterilizing liquids."
            },
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.6"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "OPW",
          "display" : "Optional Wash",
          "definition" : "Optional Wash",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "usage",
              "valueString" : "Any Optional Wash cycle"
            },
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.6"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "PEA",
          "display" : "Peracetic Acid",
          "definition" : "Peracetic Acid",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "usage",
              "valueString" : "A peracetic acid cycle."
            },
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.6"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "PLA",
          "display" : "Plastic Goods Wash",
          "definition" : "Plastic Goods Wash",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.6"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "PRV",
          "display" : "Prevac",
          "definition" : "Prevac",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "usage",
              "valueString" : "A prevac cycle is vacuum assisted."
            },
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.6"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "RNS",
          "display" : "Rinse",
          "definition" : "Rinse",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.6"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "SFP",
          "display" : "Steam Flush Pressure Pulse",
          "definition" : "Steam Flush Pressure Pulse",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "usage",
              "valueString" : "An SFPP cycle uses steam pulses instead of a vacuum during the conditioning phase of the cycle when the supply item is wrapped."
            },
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.6"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "THR",
          "display" : "Thermal",
          "definition" : "Thermal",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.6"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "TRB",
          "display" : "Tray/Basin",
          "definition" : "Tray/Basin",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.6"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "UTL",
          "display" : "Utensil Wash",
          "definition" : "Utensil Wash",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.6"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "WFP",
          "display" : "Wrap/Steam Flush Pressure Pulse (Wrap/SFPP)",
          "definition" : "Wrap/Steam Flush Pressure Pulse (Wrap/SFPP)",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "usage",
              "valueString" : "A Wrap/SFPP cycle uses steam pulses instead of a vacuum during the conditioning phase of the cycle when the supply item is unwrapped."
            },
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.6"
            }
          ]
        }
      ]
    }