SpecimenCollectionMethod

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:

  • Include these codes as defined in http://snomed.info/sct
    CodeDisplay
    119295008Specimen obtained by aspiration
    413651001Bioptics
    360020006Extirpation - action
    430823004Examination of midstream urine specimen
    16404004Induced
    67889009Irrigation
    29240004Autopsy examination
    45710003Sputum
    7800008Punctate
    258431006Scrapings
    20255002Blushing
    386147002Smear procedure
    278450005Finger stick
  • Include all codes defined in http://hl7.org/fhir/v2/0488