Clinical Document Architecture
2.0.1-sd-202510-matchbox-patch - release

Clinical Document Architecture - Local Development build (v2.0.1-sd-202510-matchbox-patch) built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) Build Tools. See the Directory of published versions

ValueSet:

Official URL: http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/ValueSet/CDAEntityCode Version: 2.0.1-sd-202510-matchbox-patch
Draft as of 2025-10-29 Computable Name: CDAEntityCode

References

Logical Definition (CLD)

Language: en

This value set includes codes based on the following rules:

  • Import all the codes that are contained in CDAMaterialEntityClassType
  • Include these codes as defined in http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode version 📦2.1.0
    CodeDisplayDefinition
    BED Bed Location The location of a bed
    BLDG Building Location The location of a building
    FLOOR Floor Location The location of a floor of a building
    ROOM Room Location The location of a room
    WING Wing Location The location of a wing of a building (e.g. East Wing). The same room number for the same floor number can be distinguished by wing number in some situations
    HHOLD household The group of persons who occupy a single housing unit.
    NAT NationEntityType Codes identifying nation states. Allows for finer grained specification of Entity with classcode <= NAT

    *Example:*ISO3166 country codes.
    RELIG religious institution An organization that provides religious rites of worship.
    PRAC PractitionerGroup

 

Expansion

This value set contains 236 concepts

SystemCodeDisplay (en)DefinitionJSONXML
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  PKGPackage

A material intended to hold other materials for purposes of storage or transportation

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  BAGBag

A pouched or pendulous container.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  PACKTPacket

A paper

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  PCHPouch

A small bag or container made of a soft material.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  SACHSachet

A small bag or packet containing a small portion of a substance.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  AMPAmpule

A small sealed glass container that holds a measured amount of a medicinal substance.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  MINIMMinim

Individually dosed ophthalmic solution. One time eye dropper dispenser.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  NEBAMPNebuamp

Individually dosed inhalation solution.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  OVULOvule

A container either glass or plastic and a narrow neck, for storing liquid.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  BOTBottle

A container, typically rounded, either glass or plastic with a narrow neck and capable of storing liquid.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  BOTAAmber Bottle

A bottle of yellow to brown color. Used to store light-sensitive materials

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  BOTDDropper Bottle

A bottle with a cap designed to release the contained liquid in droplets of a specific size.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  BOTGGlass Bottle

A bottle made of glass

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  BOTPPlastic Bottle

A bottle made of plastic

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  BOTPLYPolyethylene Bottle

A bottle made of polyethylene

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  BOXBox

A 6-sided container commonly made from paper or cardboard used for solid forms.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  CANCan

A metal container in which a material is hermetically sealed to enable storage over long periods.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  CARTCartridge

A sealed container of liquid or powder intended to be loaded into a device.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  CNSTRCanister

A pressurized metal container holding a substance released as a spray or aerosol.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  JARJar

A container of glass, earthenware, plastic, etc. Top of the container has a diameter of similar size to the diameter of the container as a whole

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  JUGJug

A deep vessel for holding liquids, with a handle and often with a spout or lip shape for pouring.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  TINTin

A lidded container made of thin sheet metal.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  TUBTub

An open flat bottomed round container.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  TUBETube

A long hollow rigid or flexible cylinder. Material is extruded by squeezing the container.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  VIALVial

A small cylindrical glass for holding liquid medicines.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  BLSTRPKBlister Pack

A bubblepack. Medications sealed individually, separated into doses.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  CARDCard

A bubble pack card. Multiple individual/separated doses.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  COMPPKGCompliance Package

A container intended to contain sufficient material for more than one use, but grouped or organized to provide individual access to sufficient material for a single use. Often used to ensure that the proper type and amount of material is consumed/expended for each use.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  DIALPKDial Pack

Rotatable dispenser. Eg. Birth control package.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  DISKDisk

Object that is thin, flat, and circular. Doses of medication often contained in bubbles on the disk.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  DOSETDosette

Special packaging that will help patients take their medications on a regular basis.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  STRIPStrip

A continuous strip of plastic sectioned into individual pouches, each one containing the quantity of 1 or more medications intended to be administered at a specific time

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  KITKit

A container for a diverse collection of products intended to be used together for some purpose (e.g. Medicinal kits often contain a syringe, a needle and the injectable medication).

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  SYSTMSystem

A kit in which the components are interconnected.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  LINELine

A hollow tube used to administer a substance into a vein, artery or body cavity

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  IALINEIntra-arterial Line

A line used to administer a substance into an artery

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  IVLINEIntraveneous Line

A line used to administer a substance into a vein

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  AINJAutoInjector

Automatically injects medication.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  PENPen

A device which can contain a cartridge for injection purposes. Eg. Insulin pen.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  SYRSyringe

A barrel with a plunger.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  APLCTRApplicator

A device used to apply a liquid or powder to a surface.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  INHInhaler

A small device used for inhaling medicine in the form of a vapour or gas in order to ease a respiratory condition such as asthma or to relieve nasal congestion.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  DSKSDiskus

The device used to inhale the doses of medication contained in the disk form.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  DSKUNHDiskhaler

The device used to inhale the doses of medication contained in the disk form.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  TRBINHTurbuhaler

Asthma medication delivery device.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  PMPPump

A device that is used to raise, compress, or transfer liquids or gases and is operated by a piston or similar mechanism.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  ACDAACD Solution A

ACD Solution A of trisodium citrate, 22.0g/L; citric acid, 8.0 g/L; and dextrose 24.5 g/L. Used in Blood banking and histocompatibilty testing

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  ACDBACD Solution B

ACD Solution B of trisodium citrate, 13.2g/L; citric acid, 4.8 g/L; and dextrose 14.7 g/L. Used in Blood banking and histocompatibilty testing.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  ACETAcetic Acid

50% V/V acetic acid in water. Used as a urine preservative

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  AMIESAmies transport medium

Sodium Chloride 3.0g, Potassium Chloride 0.2g, Calcium Chloride 0.1g, Magnesium Chloride 0.1g, Monopotassium Phosphate 0.2g, Disodium Phosphate 1.15g, Sodium Thiogly collate 1.0g, Distilled Water 1 liter

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  BACTMBacterial Transport medium

Any medium used to maintain bacterial viability (e.g. Stuart's, Cary-Blair, Amies)

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  BF10Buffered 10% formalin

Formaldehyde 4% w/v; methyl alcohol 1% w/v; phosphate buffering salts. Tissue preservative

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  BORBoric Acid

Powdered boric acid (usually 10 g) added to 24-hour urine collections as a preservative.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  BOUINBouin's solution

Picric acid, saturated aqueous solution (750.0 ml), 37-40% formalin (250.0 ml), glacial acetic acid (50.0 ml). Tissue preservative.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  BSKMBuffered skim milk

50% skim milk in 0.01 M phosphate-buffered saline. Maintain virus viability

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  C323.2% Citrate

A 3.2% solution of Sodium Citrate in water. Used as a blood preservative

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  C383.8% Citrate

A 3.8% solution of Sodium Citrate in water. Used as a blood preservative

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  CARSCarson's Modified 10% formalin

A modification of buffered 10% formalin used as a general tissue preservative.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  CARYCary Blair Medium

Sodium Thioglycollate 1.5 g, Disodium Hydrogen Phosphate 1.1 g, Sodium Chloride 5.0 g, Calcium Chloride 0.09 g, Agar 5.0 g, per Liter of Water

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  CHLTMChlamydia transport medium

Any of a number of non-nutritive buffered media used to maintain Chlamydia viability during transportation to the laboratory

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  CTADCTAD

Buffered tri-sodium citrate solution with theophylline, adenosine and dipyridamole

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  EDTK15Potassium/K EDTA 15%

Potassium EDTA 15% solution in water

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  EDTK75Potassium/K EDTA 7.5%

Potassium EDTA 7.5% solution in water

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  EDTNSodium/Na EDTA

Sodium fluoride and Disodium EDTA

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  ENTEnteric bacteria transport medium

Any of a number of non-nutritive buffered media used to maintain enteric bacterial viability during transportation to the laboratory

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  F1010% Formalin

A 10% v/v solution in water of formalin( a 37% solution of formaldehyde and water). Used for tissue preservation.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  FDPThrombin NIH; soybean trypsin inhibitor

Thrombin plus soybean trypsin inhibitor. For use in identifying fibrn degredation products.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  FL10Sodium Fluoride, 10mg

Sodium fluoride, 10mg added as a urine preservative.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  FL100Sodium Fluoride, 100mg

Sodium fluoride, 100mg added as a urine preservative.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  HCL66N HCL

A solution of HCl containing 6moles of hydrogen ion/L. Used as a Urine Preservative.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  HEPAAmmonium heparin

Ammonium heparin

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  HEPLLithium/Li Heparin

Lithium heparin salt

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  HEPNSodium/Na Heparin

Sodium heparin salt

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  HNO3Nitric Acid

6N Nitric acid used to preserve urine for heavy metal analysis.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  JKMJones Kendrick Medium

A transport medium formulated to maintain Bordetella pertussis viability.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  KARNKarnovsky's fixative

5% Glutaraldehyde, 4% Formaldehyde in 0.08M buffer. Tissue preservation

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  KOXPotassium Oxalate

Potassium oxalate and sodium fluoride in a 1.25:1 ratio

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  LIALithium iodoacetate

Iodoacetate lithium salt

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  M4M4

Modified Hank's balanced salt solution supplemented with bovine serum albumin, gelatin, sucrose and glutamic acid. It is buffered to pH 7.3+ or - 0.2 with HEPES buffer. Phenol red is used to indicate pH. Vancomycin, Amphotericin B and Colistin are used to

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  M4RTM4-RT

Modified Hank's balanced salt solution supplemented with bovine serum albumin, gelatin, sucrose and glutamic acid. It is buffered to pH 7.3+ or - 0.2 with Hepes buffer. Phenol red is used to indicate pH. Gentamicin and amphotericin B are used to inhibit c

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  M5M5

Modified Hank's balanced salt solution supplemented with protein stabilizers, sucrose and glutamic acid. It is buffered to pH 7.3+ or - 0.2 with Hepes buffer. Phenol red is used to indicate pH. Vancomycin, Amphotericin B and Colistin are used to inhibit c

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  MICHTMMichel's transport medium

1M potassium citrate, pH 7.0 2.5 ml, 0.1M magnesium sulfate 5.0 ml, 0.1M N-ethyl malemide 5.0 ml, dH2O 87.5 ml, ammonium sulfate 55gm. Preserve antigens for Immunofluorescence procedures

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  MMDTMMMD transport medium

A buffered medium with ammonium sulfate added to preserve antigens for Immunofluorescence procedures

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  NAFSodium Fluoride

Sodium fluoride

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  NONENone

No additive. Specifically identifes the specimen as having no additives.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  PAGEPage's Saline

0.12 g NaCl, 0.004 g MgSO, 0.004 g, CaCl, 0.142 g Na2HPO4 and 0.136 g KH2PO4 per liter of distilled water. Maintain Acanthaoemba viability.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  PHENOLPhenol

Phenol. Urine preservative

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  PVAPolyvinylalcohol

Polyvinyl alcohol

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  RLMReagan Lowe Medium

A transport medium formulated to maintain Bordetella pertussis viability.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  SILICASiliceous earth

Diatomaceous earth. For glucose determination blood samples

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  SPSSodium polyanethol sulfonate 0.35% in 0.85% sodium chloride

Sodium polyanethol sulfonate in saline. Anticomplementary and antiphagocytic properties. Used in blood culture collection.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  SSTSerum Separator Tube

Polymer separator gel with clot activator

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  STUTMStuart transport medium

Sodium Glycerophosphate 10.0g, Calcium Chloride 0.1g, Mercaptoacetic Acid 1.0ml, Distilled Water 1 liter

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  THROMThrombin

Thrombin. Accelerates clotting.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  THYMOLThymol

2-Isopropyl-5-methyl phenol. A preservative for 24 Hr Urine samples

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  THYOThyoglycolate broth

A nutritive medium with a reducing agent (sodium thioglycolate) which, due to a chemical reaction, removes oxygen from the broth.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  TOLUToluene

Also known as Methylbenzene; Toluol; Phenylmethane. A preservative for 24 Hr Urine samples

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  URETMUreaplasma transport medium

A buffered salt solution with antifungal agents added for the collection and transport of Ureaplasma specimens.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  VIRTMViral Transport medium

Sucrose 74.6g, Potassium hydrogenphosphate 0.52g, L-glutamic acid 0.72g, Bovine serum albumin 5.0g, Gentamicin 50mg, Potassium dihydrogenphosphate 1.25g, L-15 medium 9.9L, Water to 10L. Maintain Virus viability.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  WESTBuffered Citrate

3.8% Citrate buffered to a pH of 5.5 for Westergren Sedimentation Rate

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  BLDPRDBlood Product

A manufactured product that is produced from the raw blood oi a donor with the intention of using it in a recipient transfusion.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  VCCNEVaccine

A Type of medicine that creates an immune protection without the recipient experiencing the disease.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  ABSAbcess
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  AMNAmniotic fluid
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  ASPAspirate
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  BBLBlood bag
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  BDYWhole body
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  BIFLBile fluid
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  BLDWhole blood
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  BLDABlood arterial
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  BLDCBlood capillary
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  BLDCOBlood - cord
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  BLDVBlood venous
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  BONBone
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  BPHBasophils
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  BPUBlood product unit
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  BRNBurn
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  BROBronchial
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  BRTHExhaled gas (=breath)
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  EXGExhaled gas (=breath)
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  CALCCalculus (=Stone)
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  STONCalculus (=Stone)
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  CDMCardiac muscle
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  CNJTConjunctiva
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  CNLCannula
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  COLColostrum
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  CRNCornea
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  CSFCerebral spinal fluid
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  CTPCatheter tip
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  CURCurettage
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  CVMCervical mucus
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  CVXCervix
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  CYSTCyst
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  DIAFDialysis fluid
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  DOSEDose med or substance
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  DRNDrain
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  DUFLDuodenal fluid
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  EAREar
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  EARWEar wax (cerumen)
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  ELTElectrode
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  ENDCEndocardium
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  ENDMEndometrium
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  EOSEosinophils
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  EYEEye
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  FIBFibroblasts
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  FISTFistula
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  FLTFilter
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  FLUBody fluid, unsp
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  FOODFood sample
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  GASGas
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  GASTGastric fluid/contents
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  GENGenital
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  GENCGenital cervix
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  GENFGenital fluid
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  GENLGenital lochia
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  GENVGenital vaginal
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  HARHair
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  IHGInhaled Gas
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  ISLTIsolate
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  ITIntubation tube
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  LAMLamella
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  LIQLiquid NOS
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  LNLine
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  LNALine arterial
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  LNVLine venous
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  LYMLymphocytes
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  MACMacrophages
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  MARMarrow (bone)
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  MBLDMenstrual blood
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  MECMeconium
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  MILKBreast milk
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  MLKMilk
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  NAILNail
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  NOSNose (nasal passage)
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  PAFLPancreatic fluid
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  PATPatient
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  PLASPlasma
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  PLBPlasma bag
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  PLCPlacenta
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  PLRPleural fluid (thoracentesis fld)
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  PMNPolymorphonuclear neutrophils
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  PPPPlatelet poor plasma
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  PRPPlatelet rich plasma
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  PRTPeritoneal fluid /ascites
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  PUSPus
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  RBCErythrocytes
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  SALSaliva
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  SERSerum
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  SKMSkeletal muscle
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  SKNSkin
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  SMNSeminal fluid
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  SMPLSSeminal plasma
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  SNVSynovial fluid (Joint fluid)
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  SPRMSpermatozoa
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  SPTSputum
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  SPTCSputum - coughed
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  SPTTSputum - tracheal aspirate
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  STLStool = Fecal
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  SWTSweat
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  TEARTears
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  THRBThrombocyte (platelet)
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  THRTThroat
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  TISGTissue gall bladder
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  TISPLTissue placenta
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  TISSTissue, unspecified
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  TISUTissue ulcer
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  TLGITissue large intestine
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  TLNGTissue lung
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  TSMITissue small intestine Tissue ulcer
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  TUBTube, unspecified
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  ULCUlcer
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  UMBUmbilical blood
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  UMEDUnknown medicine
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  URUrine
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  URCUrine clean catch
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  URNSUrine sediment
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  URTUrine catheter
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  URTHUrethra
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  USUBUnknown substance
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  VOMVomitus
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  WATWater
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  WBCLeukocytes
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  WICKWick
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  WNDWound
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  WNDAWound abscess
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  WNDDWound drainage
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-SpecimenType  WNDEWound exudate
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  BEDBed Location

The location of a bed

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  BLDGBuilding Location

The location of a building

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  FLOORFloor Location

The location of a floor of a building

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  ROOMRoom Location

The location of a room

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  WINGWing Location

The location of a wing of a building (e.g. East Wing). The same room number for the same floor number can be distinguished by wing number in some situations

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  HHOLDhousehold

The group of persons who occupy a single housing unit.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  NATNationEntityType

Codes identifying nation states. Allows for finer grained specification of Entity with classcode <= NAT

*Example:*ISO3166 country codes.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  RELIGreligious institution

An organization that provides religious rites of worship.

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityCode  PRACPractitionerGroup

Description of the above table(s).