This example value set defines a set of codes that can be used to indicate the method of collection of a specimen. It includes values from HL7 v2 table 0048.
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This value set includes codes from the following code systems:
| Code | Display | |
| 119295008 | Specimen obtained by aspiration | |
| 413651001 | Bioptics | |
| 360020006 | Extirpation - action | |
| 430823004 | Examination of midstream urine specimen | |
| 16404004 | Induced | |
| 67889009 | Irrigation | |
| 29240004 | Autopsy examination | |
| 45710003 | Sputum | |
| 7800008 | Punctate | |
| 258431006 | Scrapings | |
| 20255002 | Blushing | |
| 386147002 | Smear procedure | |
| 278450005 | Finger stick |