# Container Condition (2.8.2 - 1.0.0) - HL7 v2.8.2 Vocabulary v0.2.0

* [**Table of Contents**](toc.md)
* [**Artifacts Summary**](artifacts.md)
* **Container Condition (2.8.2 - 1.0.0)**

## CodeSystem: Container Condition (2.8.2 - 1.0.0) (Experimental) 

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| *Official URL*:http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/containerCondition | *Version*:1.0.0 |
| Active as of 2026-03-13 | *Computable Name*:ContainerCondition |
| *Other Identifiers:*OID:2.16.840.1.113883.18.353, urn:ietf:rfc:3986#Uniform Resource Identifier (URI)#http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/v2-0544 | |
| **Copyright/Legal**: HL7 Inc., 2026 | |

 
HL7-defined code system of concepts used to specify at each receipt the status of the container in which the specimen is shipped in chain of custody cases where specimens are moved from lab to lab. If the container is compromised in any way (seal broken, container cracked or leaking, etc.), then this status needs to be recorded for legal reasons. Used in the Specimen (SPM), Shipment (SHP) and Shipment Package (PAC) segments in HL7 Version 2.x messaging. 

 This Code system is referenced in the content logical definition of the following value sets: 

* [Hl7VScontainerCondition](ValueSet-hl7VScontainerCondition.md)



## Resource Content

```json
{
  "resourceType" : "CodeSystem",
  "id" : "containerCondition",
  "extension" : [{
    "url" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/StructureDefinition/codesystem-v2versionCreated",
    "valueString" : "2.8.2"
  },
  {
    "url" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/StructureDefinition/codesystem-versionHistory",
    "valueString" : "generate correct history somehow"
  },
  {
    "url" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/StructureDefinition/codesystem-tableNo",
    "valueString" : "0544"
  }],
  "url" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/containerCondition",
  "identifier" : [{
    "system" : "urn:ietf:rfc:3986",
    "value" : "urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.18.353"
  },
  {
    "system" : "urn:ietf:rfc:3986",
    "value" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/v2-0544"
  }],
  "version" : "1.0.0",
  "name" : "ContainerCondition",
  "title" : "Container Condition (2.8.2 - 1.0.0)",
  "status" : "active",
  "experimental" : true,
  "date" : "2026-03-13T11:11:43+00:00",
  "publisher" : "HL7/FO",
  "contact" : [{
    "name" : "HL7/FO",
    "telecom" : [{
      "system" : "url",
      "value" : "http://www.hl7.org"
    }]
  }],
  "description" : "HL7-defined  code system of concepts used to specify at each receipt the status of the container in which the specimen is shipped in chain of custody cases where specimens are moved from lab to lab.  If the container is compromised in any way (seal broken, container cracked or leaking, etc.), then this status needs to be recorded for legal reasons.  Used in the Specimen (SPM), Shipment (SHP) and Shipment Package (PAC) segments in HL7 Version 2.x messaging.",
  "copyright" : "HL7 Inc., 2026",
  "caseSensitive" : true,
  "compositional" : false,
  "content" : "complete",
  "property" : [{
    "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" : "CC",
    "display" : "Container Cracked",
    "definition" : "Container Cracked",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "modified",
      "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
    },
    {
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.7"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "CL",
    "display" : "Container Leaking",
    "definition" : "Container Leaking",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "modified",
      "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
    },
    {
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.7"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "CT",
    "display" : "Container Torn",
    "definition" : "Container Torn",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "modified",
      "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
    },
    {
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.7"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "SB",
    "display" : "Seal Broken",
    "definition" : "Seal Broken",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "modified",
      "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
    },
    {
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.7"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "XAMB",
    "display" : "Not Ambient temperature",
    "definition" : "Not Ambient temperature",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "modified",
      "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
    },
    {
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.7"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "XC37",
    "display" : "Not Body temperature",
    "definition" : "Not Body temperature",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "modified",
      "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
    },
    {
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.7"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "XCAMB",
    "display" : "Not Critical ambient temperature",
    "definition" : "Not Critical ambient temperature",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "modified",
      "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
    },
    {
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.7"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "XCATM",
    "display" : "Exposed to Air",
    "definition" : "Exposed to Air",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "modified",
      "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
    },
    {
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.7"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "XCFRZ",
    "display" : "Not Critical frozen temperature",
    "definition" : "Not Critical frozen temperature",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "modified",
      "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
    },
    {
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.7"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "XCREF",
    "display" : "Not Critical refrigerated temperature",
    "definition" : "Not Critical refrigerated temperature",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "modified",
      "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
    },
    {
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.7"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "XDFRZ",
    "display" : "Not Deep frozen",
    "definition" : "Not Deep frozen",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "modified",
      "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
    },
    {
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.7"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "XDRY",
    "display" : "Not Dry",
    "definition" : "Not Dry",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "modified",
      "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
    },
    {
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.7"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "XFRZ",
    "display" : "Not Frozen temperature",
    "definition" : "Not Frozen temperature",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "modified",
      "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
    },
    {
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.7"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "XMTLF",
    "display" : "Metal Exposed",
    "definition" : "Metal Exposed",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "modified",
      "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
    },
    {
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.7"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "XNTR",
    "display" : "Not Liquid nitrogen",
    "definition" : "Not Liquid nitrogen",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "modified",
      "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
    },
    {
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.7"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "XPRTL",
    "display" : "Not Protected from light",
    "definition" : "Not Protected from light",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "modified",
      "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
    },
    {
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.7"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "XPSA",
    "display" : "Shaken",
    "definition" : "Shaken",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "modified",
      "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
    },
    {
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.7"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "XPSO",
    "display" : "Exposed to shock",
    "definition" : "Exposed to shock",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "modified",
      "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
    },
    {
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.7"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "XREF",
    "display" : "Not Refrigerated temperature",
    "definition" : "Not Refrigerated temperature",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "modified",
      "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
    },
    {
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.7"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "XUFRZ",
    "display" : "Not Ultra frozen",
    "definition" : "Not Ultra frozen",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "modified",
      "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
    },
    {
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.7"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "XUPR",
    "display" : "Not Upright",
    "definition" : "Not Upright",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "modified",
      "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
    },
    {
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.7"
    }]
  }]
}

```
