HL7 v2.8.2 Vocabulary
0.2.0 - ci-build

HL7 v2.8.2 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.v282/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

## ValueSet: Specimen Type (2.8.2 - 1.2.0) (Experimental)

Official URL: http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/ValueSet/hl7VSspecimenType | Version: 1.2.0
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
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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 📍1.2.0

### Expansion

Expansion performed internally based on codesystem Specimen Type (2.8.2 - 1.2.0) v1.2.0 (CodeSystem)

This value set contains 313 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` | AMN | Amniotic fluid | Amniotic fluid |  |
`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` | BDY | Whole body | Whole body |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | BIFL | Bile Fluid | Bile Fluid |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | BITE | Bite | Bite |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | BLD | Whole blood | Whole blood |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | BLDA | Blood arterial | Blood arterial |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | BLDCO | Cord blood | Cord blood |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | BLDV | Blood venous | Blood venous |  |
`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` | BPH | Basophils | Basophils |  |
`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` | CDM | Cardiac muscle | Cardiac muscle |  |
`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` | CNL | Cannula | Cannula |  |
`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` | CSF | Cerebral spinal fluid | Cerebral spinal fluid |  |
`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` | CUR | Curretage | Curretage |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | CVM | Cervical Mucus | Cervical Mucus |  |
`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` | DIAF | Dialysis Fluid | Dialysis Fluid |  |
`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` | DUFL | Duodenal fluid | Duodenal fluid |  |
`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` | EOS | Eosinophils | Eosinophils |  |
`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` | FIB | Fibroblasts | Fibroblasts |  |
`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` | GENL | Genital lochia | Genital lochia |  |
`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` | HAR | Hair | Hair |  |
`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` | ISLT | Isolate | Isolate |  |
`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` | LNA | Line arterial | Line arterial |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | LNV | Line venous | Line venous |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | LSAC | Fluid, Lumbar Sac | Fluid, Lumbar Sac |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | LYM | Lymphocytes | Lymphocytes |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | MAC | Macrophages | Macrophages |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | MAHUR | Catheter Tip, Makurkour | Catheter Tip, Makurkour |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | MAR | Marrow | Marrow |  |
`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` | MEC | Meconium | Meconium |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | MILK | Breast milk | Breast milk |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | MLK | Milk | Milk |  |
`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` | NAIL | Nail | Nail |  |
`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` | PAFL | Pancreatic fluid | Pancreatic fluid |  |
`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` | PLC | Placenta | Placenta |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | PLEVS | Serum, Peak Level | Serum, Peak Level |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | PLR | Pleural fluid (thoracentesis fluid) | Pleural fluid (thoracentesis fluid) |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | PMN | Polymorphonuclear neutrophils | Polymorphonuclear neutrophils |  |
`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` | RBC | Erythrocytes | Erythrocytes |  |
`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` | SMN | Seminal fluid | Seminal fluid |  |
`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` | SWT | Sweat | Sweat |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | TASP | Aspirate, Tracheal | Aspirate, Tracheal |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | TEAR | Tears | Tears |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/specimenType` | THRB | Thrombocyte (platelet) | Thrombocyte (platelet) |  |
`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` | UMED | Unknown Medicine | Unknown Medicine |  |
`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` | URNS | Urine sediment | Urine sediment |  |
`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` | USUB | Unkown substance | Unkown substance |  |
`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` | WBC | Leukocytes | Leukocytes |  |
`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