HL7 v2.8.1 Vocabulary
0.2.0 - ci-build

HL7 v2.8.1 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.v281/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

## ValueSet: Specimen Type (2.8.1 - 1.1.0) (Experimental)

Official URL: http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/ValueSet/hl7VSspecimenType | Version: 1.1.0
Active as of 2026-03-13 | Computable Name: Hl7VSspecimenType
Other Identifiers: OID:2.16.840.1.113883.21.327, urn:ietf:rfc:3986#Uniform Resource Identifier (URI)#http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/ValueSet/v2-0487
Copyright/Legal: HL7 Inc., 2026

Concepts that describe the precise nature of an entity that may be used as the source material for an observation. This is one of two code systems that are used instead of table 0070 (code system xxxx) which conflated specimen types and specimen collection methods. Used in Version 2 messaging in the SPM segment.

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/specimenType` version 📍1.1.0

### Expansion

Expansion performed internally based on codesystem Specimen Type (2.8.1 - 1.1.0) v1.1.0 (CodeSystem)

This value set contains 271 concepts

System | Code | Display (en) | Definition | JSON | XML
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | ABS | Abscess | Abscess |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | ACNE | Tissue, Acne | Tissue, Acne |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | ACNFLD | Fluid, Acne | Fluid, Acne |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | AIRS | Air Sample | Air Sample |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | ALL | Allograft | Allograft |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | AMP | Amputation | Amputation |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | ANGI | Catheter Tip, Angio | Catheter Tip, Angio |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | ARTC | Catheter Tip, Arterial | Catheter Tip, Arterial |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | ASERU | Serum, Acute | Serum, Acute |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | ASP | Aspirate | Aspirate |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | ATTE | Environment, Attest | Environment, Attest |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | AUTOA | Environmental, Autoclave Ampule | Environmental, Autoclave Ampule |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | AUTOC | Environmental, Autoclave Capsule | Environmental, Autoclave Capsule |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | AUTP | Autopsy | Autopsy |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | BBL | Blood bag | Blood bag |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | BCYST | Cyst, Baker's | Cyst, Baker's |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | BITE | Bite | Bite |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | BLEB | Bleb | Bleb |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | BLIST | Blister | Blister |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | BOIL | Boil | Boil |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | BON | Bone | Bone |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | BOWL | Bowel contents | Bowel contents |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | BPU | Blood product unit | Blood product unit |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | BRN | Burn | Burn |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | BRSH | Brush | Brush |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | BRTH | Breath (use EXHLD) | Breath (use EXHLD) |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | BRUS | Brushing | Brushing |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | BUB | Bubo | Bubo |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | BULLA | Bulla/Bullae | Bulla/Bullae |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | BX | Biopsy | Biopsy |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | CALC | Calculus (=Stone) | Calculus (=Stone) |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | CARBU | Carbuncle | Carbuncle |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | CAT | Catheter | Catheter |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | CBITE | Bite, Cat | Bite, Cat |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | CLIPP | Clippings | Clippings |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | CNJT | Conjunctiva | Conjunctiva |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | COL | Colostrum | Colostrum |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | CONE | Biospy, Cone | Biospy, Cone |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | CSCR | Scratch, Cat | Scratch, Cat |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | CSERU | Serum, Convalescent | Serum, Convalescent |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | CSITE | Catheter Insertion Site | Catheter Insertion Site |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | CSMY | Fluid, Cystostomy Tube | Fluid, Cystostomy Tube |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | CST | Fluid, Cyst | Fluid, Cyst |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | CSVR | Blood, Cell Saver | Blood, Cell Saver |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | CTP | Catheter tip | Catheter tip |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | CVPS | Site, CVP | Site, CVP |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | CVPT | Catheter Tip, CVP | Catheter Tip, CVP |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | CYN | Nodule, Cystic | Nodule, Cystic |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | CYST | Cyst | Cyst |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | DBITE | Bite, Dog | Bite, Dog |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | DCS | Sputum, Deep Cough | Sputum, Deep Cough |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | DEC | Ulcer, Decubitus | Ulcer, Decubitus |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | DEION | Environmental, Water (Deionized) | Environmental, Water (Deionized) |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | DIA | Dialysate | Dialysate |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | DISCHG | Discharge | Discharge |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | DIV | Diverticulum | Diverticulum |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | DRN | Drain | Drain |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | DRNG | Drainage, Tube | Drainage, Tube |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | DRNGP | Drainage, Penrose | Drainage, Penrose |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | EARW | Ear wax (cerumen) | Ear wax (cerumen) |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | EBRUSH | Brush, Esophageal | Brush, Esophageal |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | EEYE | Environmental, Eye Wash | Environmental, Eye Wash |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | EFF | Environmental, Effluent | Environmental, Effluent |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | EFFUS | Effusion | Effusion |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | EFOD | Environmental, Food | Environmental, Food |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | EISO | Environmental, Isolette | Environmental, Isolette |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | ELT | Electrode | Electrode |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | ENVIR | Environmental, Unidentified Substance | Environmental, Unidentified Substance |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | EOTH | Environmental, Other Substance | Environmental, Other Substance |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | ESOI | Environmental, Soil | Environmental, Soil |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | ESOS | Environmental, Solution (Sterile) | Environmental, Solution (Sterile) |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | ETA | Aspirate, Endotrach | Aspirate, Endotrach |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | ETTP | Catheter Tip, Endotracheal | Catheter Tip, Endotracheal |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | ETTUB | Tube, Endotracheal | Tube, Endotracheal |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | EWHI | Environmental, Whirlpool | Environmental, Whirlpool |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | EXG | Gas, exhaled (=breath) | Gas, exhaled (=breath) |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | EXS | Shunt, External | Shunt, External |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | EXUDTE | Exudate | Exudate |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | FAW | Environmental, Water (Well) | Environmental, Water (Well) |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | FBLOOD | Blood, Fetal | Blood, Fetal |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | FGA | Fluid, Abdomen | Fluid, Abdomen |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | FIST | Fistula | Fistula |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | FLD | Fluid, Other | Fluid, Other |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | FLT | Filter | Filter |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | FLU | Fluid, Body unsp | Fluid, Body unsp |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | FLUID | Fluid | Fluid |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | FOLEY | Catheter Tip, Foley | Catheter Tip, Foley |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | FRS | Fluid, Respiratory | Fluid, Respiratory |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | FSCLP | Scalp, Fetal | Scalp, Fetal |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | FUR | Furuncle | Furuncle |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | GAS | Gas | Gas |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | GASA | Aspirate, Gastric | Aspirate, Gastric |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | GASAN | Antrum, Gastric | Antrum, Gastric |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | GASBR | Brushing, Gastric | Brushing, Gastric |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | GASD | Drainage, Gastric | Drainage, Gastric |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | GAST | Fluid/contents, Gastric | Fluid/contents, Gastric |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | GENV | Genital vaginal | Genital vaginal |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | GRAFT | Graft | Graft |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | GRAFTS | Graft Site | Graft Site |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | GRANU | Granuloma | Granuloma |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | GROSH | Catheter, Groshong | Catheter, Groshong |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | GSOL | Solution, Gastrostomy | Solution, Gastrostomy |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | GSPEC | Biopsy, Gastric | Biopsy, Gastric |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | GT | Tube, Gastric | Tube, Gastric |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | GTUBE | Drainage Tube, Drainage (Gastrostomy) | Drainage Tube, Drainage (Gastrostomy) |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | HBITE | Bite, Human | Bite, Human |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | HBLUD | Blood, Autopsy | Blood, Autopsy |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | HEMAQ | Catheter Tip, Hemaquit | Catheter Tip, Hemaquit |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | HEMO | Catheter Tip, Hemovac | Catheter Tip, Hemovac |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | HERNI | Tissue, Herniated | Tissue, Herniated |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | HEV | Drain, Hemovac | Drain, Hemovac |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | HIC | Catheter, Hickman | Catheter, Hickman |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | HYDC | Fluid, Hydrocele | Fluid, Hydrocele |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | IBITE | Bite, Insect | Bite, Insect |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | ICYST | Cyst, Inclusion | Cyst, Inclusion |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | IDC | Catheter Tip, Indwelling | Catheter Tip, Indwelling |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | IHG | Gas, Inhaled | Gas, Inhaled |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | ILEO | Drainage, Ileostomy | Drainage, Ileostomy |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | ILLEG | Source of Specimen Is Illegible | Source of Specimen Is Illegible |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | IMP | Implant | Implant |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | INCI | Site, Incision/Surgical | Site, Incision/Surgical |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | INFIL | Infiltrate | Infiltrate |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | INS | Insect | Insect |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | INTRD | Catheter Tip, Introducer | Catheter Tip, Introducer |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | IT | Intubation tube | Intubation tube |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | IUD | Intrauterine Device | Intrauterine Device |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | IVCAT | Catheter Tip, IV | Catheter Tip, IV |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | IVFLD | Fluid, IV | Fluid, IV |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | IVTIP | Tubing Tip, IV | Tubing Tip, IV |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | JEJU | Drainage, Jejunal | Drainage, Jejunal |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | JNTFLD | Fluid, Joint | Fluid, Joint |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | JP | Drainage, Jackson Pratt | Drainage, Jackson Pratt |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | KELOI | Lavage | Lavage |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | KIDFLD | Fluid, Kidney | Fluid, Kidney |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | LAVG | Lavage, Bronhial | Lavage, Bronhial |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | LAVGG | Lavage, Gastric | Lavage, Gastric |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | LAVGP | Lavage, Peritoneal | Lavage, Peritoneal |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | LAVPG | Lavage, Pre-Bronch | Lavage, Pre-Bronch |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | LENS1 | Contact Lens | Contact Lens |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | LENS2 | Contact Lens Case | Contact Lens Case |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | LESN | Lesion | Lesion |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | LIQ | Liquid, Unspecified | Liquid, Unspecified |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | LIQO | Liquid, Other | Liquid, Other |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | LSAC | Fluid, Lumbar Sac | Fluid, Lumbar Sac |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | MAHUR | Catheter Tip, Makurkour | Catheter Tip, Makurkour |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | MASS | Mass | Mass |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | MBLD | Blood, Menstrual | Blood, Menstrual |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | MUCOS | Mucosa | Mucosa |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | MUCUS | Mucus | Mucus |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | NASDR | Drainage, Nasal | Drainage, Nasal |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | NEDL | Needle | Needle |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | NEPH | Site, Nephrostomy | Site, Nephrostomy |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | NGASP | Aspirate, Nasogastric | Aspirate, Nasogastric |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | NGAST | Drainage, Nasogastric | Drainage, Nasogastric |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | NGS | Site, Naso/Gastric | Site, Naso/Gastric |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | NODUL | Nodule(s) | Nodule(s) |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | NSECR | Secretion, Nasal | Secretion, Nasal |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | ORH | Other | Other |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | ORL | Lesion, Oral | Lesion, Oral |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | OTH | Source, Other | Source, Other |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | PACEM | Pacemaker | Pacemaker |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | PCFL | Fluid, Pericardial | Fluid, Pericardial |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | PDSIT | Site, Peritoneal Dialysis | Site, Peritoneal Dialysis |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | PDTS | Site, Peritoneal Dialysis Tunnel | Site, Peritoneal Dialysis Tunnel |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | PELVA | Abscess, Pelvic | Abscess, Pelvic |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | PENIL | Lesion, Penile | Lesion, Penile |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | PERIA | Abscess, Perianal | Abscess, Perianal |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | PILOC | Cyst, Pilonidal | Cyst, Pilonidal |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | PINS | Site, Pin | Site, Pin |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | PIS | Site, Pacemaker Insetion | Site, Pacemaker Insetion |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | PLAN | Plant Material | Plant Material |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | PLAS | Plasma | Plasma |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | PLB | Plasma bag | Plasma bag |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | PLEVS | Serum, Peak Level | Serum, Peak Level |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | PND | Drainage, Penile | Drainage, Penile |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | POL | Polyps | Polyps |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | POPGS | Graft Site, Popliteal | Graft Site, Popliteal |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | POPLG | Graft, Popliteal | Graft, Popliteal |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | POPLV | Site, Popliteal Vein | Site, Popliteal Vein |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | PORTA | Catheter, Porta | Catheter, Porta |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | PPP | Plasma, Platelet poor | Plasma, Platelet poor |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | PROST | Prosthetic Device | Prosthetic Device |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | PRP | Plasma, Platelet rich | Plasma, Platelet rich |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | PSC | Pseudocyst | Pseudocyst |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | PUNCT | Wound, Puncture | Wound, Puncture |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | PUS | Pus | Pus |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | PUSFR | Pustule | Pustule |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | PUST | Pus | Pus |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | QC3 | Quality Control | Quality Control |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | RANDU | Urine, Random | Urine, Random |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | RBITE | Bite, Reptile | Bite, Reptile |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | RECT | Drainage, Rectal | Drainage, Rectal |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | RECTA | Abscess, Rectal | Abscess, Rectal |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | RENALC | Cyst, Renal | Cyst, Renal |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | RENC | Fluid, Renal Cyst | Fluid, Renal Cyst |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | RES | Respiratory | Respiratory |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | SAL | Saliva | Saliva |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | SCAR | Tissue, Keloid (Scar) | Tissue, Keloid (Scar) |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | SCLV | Catheter Tip, Subclavian | Catheter Tip, Subclavian |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | SCROA | Abscess, Scrotal | Abscess, Scrotal |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | SECRE | Secretion(s) | Secretion(s) |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | SER | Serum | Serum |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | SHU | Site, Shunt | Site, Shunt |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | SHUNF | Fluid, Shunt | Fluid, Shunt |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | SHUNT | Shunt | Shunt |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | SITE | Site | Site |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | SKBP | Biopsy, Skin | Biopsy, Skin |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | SKN | Skin | Skin |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | SMM | Mass, Sub-Mandibular | Mass, Sub-Mandibular |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | SNV | Fluid, synovial (Joint fluid) | Fluid, synovial (Joint fluid) |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | SPRM | Spermatozoa | Spermatozoa |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | SPRP | Catheter Tip, Suprapubic | Catheter Tip, Suprapubic |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | SPRPB | Cathether Tip, Suprapubic | Cathether Tip, Suprapubic |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | SPS | Environmental, Spore Strip | Environmental, Spore Strip |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | SPT | Sputum | Sputum |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | SPTC | Sputum - coughed | Sputum - coughed |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | SPTT | Sputum - tracheal aspirate | Sputum - tracheal aspirate |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | SPUT1 | Sputum, Simulated | Sputum, Simulated |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | SPUTIN | Sputum, Inducted | Sputum, Inducted |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | SPUTSP | Sputum, Spontaneous | Sputum, Spontaneous |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | STER | Environmental, Sterrad | Environmental, Sterrad |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | STL | Stool = Fecal | Stool = Fecal |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | STONE | Stone, Kidney | Stone, Kidney |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | SUBMA | Abscess, Submandibular | Abscess, Submandibular |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | SUBMX | Abscess, Submaxillary | Abscess, Submaxillary |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | SUMP | Drainage, Sump | Drainage, Sump |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | SUP | Suprapubic Tap | Suprapubic Tap |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | SUTUR | Suture | Suture |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | SWGZ | Catheter Tip, Swan Gantz | Catheter Tip, Swan Gantz |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | TASP | Aspirate, Tracheal | Aspirate, Tracheal |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | TISS | Tissue | Tissue |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | TISU | Tissue ulcer | Tissue ulcer |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | TLC | Cathether Tip, Triple Lumen | Cathether Tip, Triple Lumen |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | TRAC | Site, Tracheostomy | Site, Tracheostomy |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | TRANS | Transudate | Transudate |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | TSERU | Serum, Trough | Serum, Trough |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | TSTES | Abscess, Testicular | Abscess, Testicular |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | TTRA | Aspirate, Transtracheal | Aspirate, Transtracheal |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | TUBES | Tubes | Tubes |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | TUMOR | Tumor | Tumor |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | TZANC | Smear, Tzanck | Smear, Tzanck |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | UDENT | Source, Unidentified | Source, Unidentified |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | UR | Urine | Urine |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | URC | Urine clean catch | Urine clean catch |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | URINB | Urine, Bladder Washings | Urine, Bladder Washings |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | URINC | Urine, Catheterized | Urine, Catheterized |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | URINM | Urine, Midstream | Urine, Midstream |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | URINN | Urine, Nephrostomy | Urine, Nephrostomy |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | URINP | Urine, Pedibag | Urine, Pedibag |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | URT | Urine catheter | Urine catheter |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | USCOP | Urine, Cystoscopy | Urine, Cystoscopy |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | USPEC | Source, Unspecified | Source, Unspecified |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | VASTIP | Catheter Tip, Vas | Catheter Tip, Vas |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | VENT | Catheter Tip, Ventricular | Catheter Tip, Ventricular |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | VITF | Vitreous Fluid | Vitreous Fluid |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | VOM | Vomitus | Vomitus |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | WASH | Wash | Wash |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | WASI | Washing, e.g. bronchial washing | Washing, e.g. bronchial washing |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | WAT | Water | Water |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | WB | Blood, Whole | Blood, Whole |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | WEN | Wen | Wen |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | WICK | Wick | Wick |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | WND | Wound | Wound |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | WNDA | Wound abscess | Wound abscess |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | WNDD | Wound drainage | Wound drainage |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | WNDE | Wound exudate | Wound exudate |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | WORM | Worm | Worm |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | WRT | Wart | Wart |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | WWA | Environmental, Water | Environmental, Water |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | WWO | Environmental, Water (Ocean) | Environmental, Water (Ocean) |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | WWT | Environmental, Water (Tap) | Environmental, Water (Tap) |  |

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