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  "id" : "specimenCollectionMethod",
  "text" : {
    "status" : "generated",
    "div" : "<div xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml\"><ul><li>Include all codes defined in <a href=\"CodeSystem-specimenCollectionMethod.html\"><code>http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenCollectionMethod</code></a></li></ul></div>"
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    "valueString" : "2.8.1"
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  {
    "url" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/StructureDefinition/codesystem-versionHistory",
    "valueString" : "generate correct history somehow"
  },
  {
    "url" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/StructureDefinition/codesystem-tableNo",
    "valueString" : "0488"
  }],
  "url" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenCollectionMethod",
  "identifier" : [{
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    "value" : "urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.18.312"
  },
  {
    "system" : "urn:ietf:rfc:3986",
    "value" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/v2-0488"
  }],
  "version" : "1.0.0",
  "name" : "SpecimenCollectionMethod",
  "title" : "Specimen Collection Method (2.8.1 - 1.0.0)",
  "status" : "active",
  "experimental" : true,
  "date" : "2026-03-13T11:11:38+00:00",
  "publisher" : "HL7/FO",
  "contact" : [{
    "name" : "HL7/FO",
    "telecom" : [{
      "system" : "url",
      "value" : "http://www.hl7.org"
    }]
  }],
  "description" : "HL7-defined code system of concepts specifying the specimen collection method.  Used in HL7 Version 2.x messaging in the SPM segment.",
  "copyright" : "HL7 Inc., 2026",
  "caseSensitive" : true,
  "compositional" : false,
  "content" : "complete",
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    "uri" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/Property#versionIntroduced",
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    "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"
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    "display" : "Plates, Anaerobic",
    "definition" : "Plates, Anaerobic",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "BAP",
    "display" : "Plates, Blood Agar",
    "definition" : "Plates, Blood Agar",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "BCAE",
    "display" : "Blood Culture, Aerobic Bottle",
    "definition" : "Blood Culture, Aerobic Bottle",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "BCAN",
    "display" : "Blood Culture, Anaerobic Bottle",
    "definition" : "Blood Culture, Anaerobic Bottle",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "BCPD",
    "display" : "Blood Culture, Pediatric Bottle",
    "definition" : "Blood Culture, Pediatric Bottle",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "BIO",
    "display" : "Biopsy",
    "definition" : "Biopsy",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "CAP",
    "display" : "Capillary Specimen",
    "definition" : "Capillary Specimen",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "CATH",
    "display" : "Catheterized",
    "definition" : "Catheterized",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "CVP",
    "display" : "Line, CVP",
    "definition" : "Line, CVP",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "EPLA",
    "display" : "Environmental, Plate",
    "definition" : "Environmental, Plate",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "ESWA",
    "display" : "Environmental, Swab",
    "definition" : "Environmental, Swab",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "FNA",
    "display" : "Aspiration, Fine Needle",
    "definition" : "Aspiration, Fine Needle",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "KOFFP",
    "display" : "Plate, Cough",
    "definition" : "Plate, Cough",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "LNA",
    "display" : "Line, Arterial",
    "definition" : "Line, Arterial",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "LNV",
    "display" : "Line, Venous",
    "definition" : "Line, Venous",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "MARTL",
    "display" : "Martin-Lewis Agar",
    "definition" : "Martin-Lewis Agar",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "ML11",
    "display" : "Mod. Martin-Lewis Agar",
    "definition" : "Mod. Martin-Lewis Agar",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "MLP",
    "display" : "Plate, Martin-Lewis",
    "definition" : "Plate, Martin-Lewis",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "NYP",
    "display" : "Plate, New York City",
    "definition" : "Plate, New York City",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "PACE",
    "display" : "Pace, Gen-Probe",
    "definition" : "Pace, Gen-Probe",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "PIN",
    "display" : "Pinworm Prep",
    "definition" : "Pinworm Prep",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "PNA",
    "display" : "Arterial puncture",
    "definition" : "Arterial puncture",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "PRIME",
    "display" : "Pump Prime",
    "definition" : "Pump Prime",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "PUMP",
    "display" : "Pump Specimen",
    "definition" : "Pump Specimen",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "QC5",
    "display" : "Quality Control For Micro",
    "definition" : "Quality Control For Micro",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "SCLP",
    "display" : "Scalp, Fetal Vein",
    "definition" : "Scalp, Fetal Vein",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "SCRAPS",
    "display" : "Scrapings",
    "definition" : "Scrapings",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "SHA",
    "display" : "Shaving",
    "definition" : "Shaving",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "SWA",
    "display" : "Swab",
    "definition" : "Swab",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "SWD",
    "display" : "Swab, Dacron tipped",
    "definition" : "Swab, Dacron tipped",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "TMAN",
    "display" : "Transport Media, Anaerobic",
    "definition" : "Transport Media, Anaerobic",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "TMCH",
    "display" : "Transport Media, Chalamydia",
    "definition" : "Transport Media, Chalamydia",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "TMM4",
    "display" : "Transport Media, M4",
    "definition" : "Transport Media, M4",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "TMMY",
    "display" : "Transport Media, Mycoplasma",
    "definition" : "Transport Media, Mycoplasma",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "TMOT",
    "display" : "Transport Media,",
    "definition" : "Transport Media,",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "TMP",
    "display" : "Plate, Thayer-Martin",
    "definition" : "Plate, Thayer-Martin",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "TMPV",
    "display" : "Transport Media, PVA",
    "definition" : "Transport Media, PVA",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "TMSC",
    "display" : "Transport Media, Stool Culture",
    "definition" : "Transport Media, Stool Culture",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "TMUP",
    "display" : "Transport Media, Ureaplasma",
    "definition" : "Transport Media, Ureaplasma",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "TMVI",
    "display" : "Transport Media, Viral",
    "definition" : "Transport Media, Viral",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "VENIP",
    "display" : "Venipuncture",
    "definition" : "Venipuncture",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "WOOD",
    "display" : "Swab, Wooden Shaft",
    "definition" : "Swab, Wooden Shaft",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  }]
}