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Release Date: 2016-11-11

LevelCodeDisplayDefinition
1(_MaterialEntityClassType)Abstract \r\n Types of Material for EntityClass \"MAT\"\r\n
2  \r\n (_ContainerEntityType)Abstract \r\n Material intended to hold another material for purpose of storage or transport.\r\n
3    PKG\r\n Package\r\n A material intended to hold other materials for purposes of storage or transportation\r\n
4      \r\n (_NonRigidContainerEntityType)Abstract \r\n A container having dimensions that adjust somewhat based on the amount and shape of the material placed within it.\r\n
5        BAG\r\n Bag\r\n A pouched or pendulous container.\r\n
5        PACKT\r\n Packet\r\n A paper\r\n
5        PCH\r\n Pouch\r\n A small bag or container made of a soft material.\r\n
5        SACH\r\n Sachet\r\n A small bag or packet containing a small portion of a substance.\r\n
4      \r\n (_RigidContainerEntityType)Abstract \r\n A container having a fixed and inflexible dimensions and volume\r\n
5        \r\n (_IndividualPackageEntityType)Abstract \r\n Container intended to contain sufficient material for only one use.\r\n
6          AMP\r\n Ampule\r\n A small sealed glass container that holds a measured amount of a medicinal substance.\r\n
6          MINIM\r\n Minim\r\n Individually dosed ophthalmic solution. One time eye dropper dispenser.\r\n
6          NEBAMP\r\n Nebuamp\r\n Individually dosed inhalation solution.\r\n
6          OVUL\r\n Ovule\r\n A container either glass or plastic and a narrow neck, for storing liquid.\r\n
5        \r\n (_MultiUseContainerEntityType)Abstract \r\n A container intended to contain sufficient material for more than one use. (I.e. Material is intended to be removed from the container at more than one discrete time period.)\r\n
6          BOT\r\n Bottle\r\n A container, typically rounded, either glass or plastic with a narrow neck and capable of storing liquid.\r\n
7            BOTA\r\n Amber Bottle\r\n A bottle of yellow to brown color. Used to store light-sensitive materials\r\n
7            BOTD\r\n Dropper Bottle\r\n A bottle with a cap designed to release the contained liquid in droplets of a specific size.\r\n
7            BOTG\r\n Glass Bottle\r\n A bottle made of glass\r\n
7            BOTP\r\n Plastic Bottle\r\n A bottle made of plastic\r\n
8              BOTPLY\r\n Polyethylene Bottle\r\n A bottle made of polyethylene\r\n
6          BOX\r\n Box\r\n A 6-sided container commonly made from paper or cardboard used for solid forms.\r\n
6          CAN\r\n Can\r\n A metal container in which a material is hermetically sealed to enable storage over long periods.\r\n
6          CART\r\n Cartridge\r\n A sealed container of liquid or powder intended to be loaded into a device.\r\n
6          CNSTR\r\n Canister\r\n A pressurized metal container holding a substance released as a spray or aerosol.\r\n
6          JAR\r\n Jar\r\n 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\r\n
6          JUG\r\n Jug\r\n A deep vessel for holding liquids, with a handle and often with a spout or lip shape for pouring.\r\n
6          TIN\r\n Tin\r\n A lidded container made of thin sheet metal.\r\n
6          TUB\r\n Tub\r\n An open flat bottomed round container.\r\n
6          TUBE\r\n Tube\r\n A long hollow rigid or flexible cylinder. Material is extruded by squeezing the container.\r\n
6          VIAL\r\n Vial\r\n A small cylindrical glass for holding liquid medicines.\r\n
5        BLSTRPK\r\n Blister Pack\r\n A bubblepack. Medications sealed individually, separated into doses.\r\n
6          CARD\r\n Card\r\n A bubble pack card. Multiple individual/separated doses.\r\n
4      COMPPKG\r\n Compliance Package\r\n 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.\r\n
5        \r\n BLSTRPK
5        DIALPK\r\n Dial Pack\r\n Rotatable dispenser. Eg. Birth control package.\r\n
5        DISK\r\n Disk\r\n Object that is thin, flat, and circular. Doses of medication often contained in bubbles on the disk.\r\n
5        DOSET\r\n Dosette\r\n Special packaging that will help patients take their medications on a regular basis.\r\n
5        STRIP\r\n Strip\r\n 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\r\n
4      KIT\r\n Kit\r\n 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).\r\n
5        SYSTM\r\n System\r\n A kit in which the components are interconnected.\r\n
2  \r\n (_MedicalDevice)Abstract \r\n A device with direct or indirect therapeutic purpose. Values for EntityCode when EntityClass = \"DEV\"\r\n
3    \r\n (_AccessMedicalDevice)Abstract \r\n A device used to allow access to a part of a body\r\n
4      LINE\r\n Line\r\n A hollow tube used to administer a substance into a vein, artery or body cavity\r\n
5        IALINE\r\n Intra-arterial Line\r\n A line used to administer a substance into an artery\r\n
5        IVLINE\r\n Intraveneous Line\r\n A line used to administer a substance into a vein\r\n
3    \r\n (_AdministrationMedicalDevice)Abstract \r\n A device intended to administer a substance to a subject\r\n
4      \r\n (_InjectionMedicalDevice)Abstract \r\n A device intended to administer liquid into a subject via a\r\n
5        AINJ\r\n AutoInjector\r\n Automatically injects medication.\r\n
5        PEN\r\n Pen\r\n A device which can contain a cartridge for injection purposes. Eg. Insulin pen.\r\n
5        SYR\r\n Syringe\r\n A barrel with a plunger.\r\n
4      APLCTR\r\n Applicator\r\n A device used to apply a liquid or powder to a surface.\r\n
4      INH\r\n Inhaler\r\n 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.\r\n
5        DSKS\r\n Diskus\r\n The device used to inhale the doses of medication contained in the disk form.\r\n
5        DSKUNH\r\n Diskhaler\r\n The device used to inhale the doses of medication contained in the disk form.\r\n
5        TRBINH\r\n Turbuhaler\r\n Asthma medication delivery device.\r\n
4      PMP\r\n Pump\r\n A device that is used to raise, compress, or transfer liquids or gases and is operated by a piston or similar mechanism.\r\n
2  \r\n (_SpecimenAdditiveEntity)Abstract \r\n Set of codes related to specimen additives\r\n
3    ACDA\r\n ACD Solution A\r\n 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\r\n
3    ACDB\r\n ACD Solution B\r\n 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.\r\n
3    ACET\r\n Acetic Acid\r\n 50% V/V acetic acid in water. Used as a urine preservative\r\n
3    AMIES\r\n Amies transport medium\r\n 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\r\n
3    BACTM\r\n Bacterial Transport medium\r\n Any medium used to maintain bacterial viability (e.g. Stuart's, Cary-Blair, Amies)\r\n
3    BF10\r\n Buffered 10% formalin\r\n Formaldehyde 4% w/v; methyl alcohol 1% w/v; phosphate buffering salts. Tissue preservative\r\n
3    BOR\r\n Boric Acid\r\n Powdered boric acid (usually 10 g) added to 24-hour urine collections as a preservative.\r\n
3    BOUIN\r\n Bouin's solution\r\n Picric acid, saturated aqueous solution (750.0 ml), 37-40% formalin (250.0 ml), glacial acetic acid (50.0 ml). Tissue preservative.\r\n
3    BSKM\r\n Buffered skim milk\r\n 50% skim milk in 0.01 M phosphate-buffered saline. Maintain virus viability\r\n
3    C32\r\n 3.2% Citrate\r\n A 3.2% solution of Sodium Citrate in water. Used as a blood preservative\r\n
3    C38\r\n 3.8% Citrate\r\n A 3.8% solution of Sodium Citrate in water. Used as a blood preservative\r\n
3    CARS\r\n Carson's Modified 10% formalin\r\n A modification of buffered 10% formalin used as a general tissue preservative.\r\n
3    CARY\r\n Cary Blair Medium\r\n 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\r\n
3    CHLTM\r\n Chlamydia transport medium\r\n Any of a number of non-nutritive buffered media used to maintain Chlamydia viability during transportation to the laboratory\r\n
3    CTAD\r\n CTAD\r\n Buffered tri-sodium citrate solution with theophylline, adenosine and dipyridamole\r\n
3    EDTK15\r\n Potassium/K EDTA 15%\r\n Potassium EDTA 15% solution in water\r\n
3    EDTK75\r\n Potassium/K EDTA 7.5%\r\n Potassium EDTA 7.5% solution in water\r\n
3    EDTN\r\n Sodium/Na EDTA\r\n Sodium fluoride and Disodium EDTA\r\n
3    ENT\r\n Enteric bacteria transport medium\r\n Any of a number of non-nutritive buffered media used to maintain enteric bacterial viability during transportation to the laboratory\r\n
3    F10\r\n 10% Formalin\r\n A 10% v/v solution in water of formalin( a 37% solution of formaldehyde and water). Used for tissue preservation.\r\n
3    FDP\r\n Thrombin NIH; soybean trypsin inhibitor\r\n Thrombin plus soybean trypsin inhibitor. For use in identifying fibrn degredation products.\r\n
3    FL10\r\n Sodium Fluoride, 10mg\r\n Sodium fluoride, 10mg added as a urine preservative.\r\n
3    FL100\r\n Sodium Fluoride, 100mg\r\n Sodium fluoride, 100mg added as a urine preservative.\r\n
3    HCL6\r\n 6N HCL\r\n A solution of HCl containing 6moles of hydrogen ion/L. Used as a Urine Preservative.\r\n
3    HEPA\r\n Ammonium heparin\r\n Ammonium heparin\r\n
3    HEPL\r\n Lithium/Li Heparin\r\n Lithium heparin salt\r\n
3    HEPN\r\n Sodium/Na Heparin\r\n Sodium heparin salt\r\n
3    HNO3\r\n Nitric Acid\r\n 6N Nitric acid used to preserve urine for heavy metal analysis.\r\n
3    JKM\r\n Jones Kendrick Medium\r\n A transport medium formulated to maintain Bordetella pertussis viability.\r\n
3    KARN\r\n Karnovsky's fixative\r\n 5% Glutaraldehyde, 4% Formaldehyde in 0.08M buffer. Tissue preservation\r\n
3    KOX\r\n Potassium Oxalate\r\n Potassium oxalate and sodium fluoride in a 1.25:1 ratio\r\n
3    LIA\r\n Lithium iodoacetate\r\n Iodoacetate lithium salt\r\n
3    M4\r\n M4\r\n 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\r\n
3    M4RT\r\n M4-RT\r\n 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\r\n
3    M5\r\n M5\r\n 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\r\n
3    MICHTM\r\n Michel's transport medium\r\n 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\r\n
3    MMDTM\r\n MMD transport medium\r\n A buffered medium with ammonium sulfate added to preserve antigens for Immunofluorescence procedures\r\n
3    NAF\r\n Sodium Fluoride\r\n Sodium fluoride\r\n
3    NONE\r\n None\r\n No additive. Specifically identifes the specimen as having no additives.\r\n
3    PAGE\r\n Page's Saline\r\n 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.\r\n
3    PHENOL\r\n Phenol\r\n Phenol. Urine preservative\r\n
3    PVA\r\n Polyvinylalcohol\r\n Polyvinyl alcohol\r\n
3    RLM\r\n Reagan Lowe Medium\r\n A transport medium formulated to maintain Bordetella pertussis viability.\r\n
3    SILICA\r\n Siliceous earth\r\n Diatomaceous earth. For glucose determination blood samples\r\n
3    SPS\r\n Sodium polyanethol sulfonate 0.35% in 0.85% sodium chloride\r\n Sodium polyanethol sulfonate in saline. Anticomplementary and antiphagocytic properties. Used in blood culture collection.\r\n
3    SST\r\n Serum Separator Tube\r\n Polymer separator gel with clot activator\r\n
3    STUTM\r\n Stuart transport medium\r\n Sodium Glycerophosphate 10.0g, Calcium Chloride 0.1g, Mercaptoacetic Acid 1.0ml, Distilled Water 1 liter\r\n
3    THROM\r\n Thrombin\r\n Thrombin. Accelerates clotting.\r\n
3    THYMOL\r\n Thymol\r\n 2-Isopropyl-5-methyl phenol. A preservative for 24 Hr Urine samples\r\n
3    THYO\r\n Thyoglycolate broth\r\n A nutritive medium with a reducing agent (sodium thioglycolate) which, due to a chemical reaction, removes oxygen from the broth.\r\n
3    TOLU\r\n Toluene\r\n Also known as Methylbenzene; Toluol; Phenylmethane. A preservative for 24 Hr Urine samples\r\n
3    URETM\r\n Ureaplasma transport medium\r\n A buffered salt solution with antifungal agents added for the collection and transport of Ureaplasma specimens.\r\n
3    VIRTM\r\n Viral Transport medium\r\n 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.\r\n
3    WEST\r\n Buffered Citrate\r\n 3.8% Citrate buffered to a pH of 5.5 for Westergren Sedimentation Rate\r\n
2  BLDPRD\r\n Blood Product\r\n A manufactured product that is produced from the raw blood oi a donor with the intention of using it in a recipient transfusion.\r\n
2  VCCNE\r\n Vaccine\r\n A Type of medicine that creates an immune protection without the recipient experiencing the disease.\r\n
2  \r\n (_DrugEntity)Abstract \r\n A substance whose therapeutic effect is produced by chemical action within the body.\r\n
3    \r\n (_ClinicalDrug)Abstract \r\n Any substance or mixture of substances manufactured, sold or represented for use in: (a) the diagnosis, treatment, mitigation or prevention of a disease, disorder, abnormal physical state, or its symptoms, in human beings or animals; (b) restoring, correcting or modifying organic functions in human beings or animals.\r\n
1(_NonDrugAgentEntity)Abstract \r\n Indicates types of allergy and intolerance agents which are non-drugs. (E.g. foods, latex, etc.)\r\n
2  NDA01\r\n egg
2  NDA02\r\n fish
2  NDA03\r\n lactose
2  NDA04\r\n peanut
2  NDA05\r\n soy
2  NDA06\r\n sulfites
2  NDA07\r\n wheat or gluten
2  NDA08\r\n isocyanates
2  NDA09\r\n solvents
2  NDA10\r\n oils
2  NDA11\r\n venoms
2  NDA12\r\n latex
2  NDA13\r\n shellfish
2  NDA14\r\n strawberries
2  NDA15\r\n tomatoes
2  NDA16\r\n dust
2  NDA17\r\n dust mites
1(_OrganizationEntityType)Abstract \r\n Further classifies entities of classCode ORG.\r\n
2  HHOLD\r\n household\r\n The group of persons who occupy a single housing unit.\r\n
2  NAT\r\n NationEntityType\r\n Codes identifying nation states. Allows for finer grained specification of Entity with classcode <= NAT\r\n
\r\n\r\n \r\n Example:ISO3166 country codes.\r\n
2  RELIG\r\n religious institution\r\n An organization that provides religious rites of worship.\r\n
1(_PlaceEntityType)Abstract \r\n Types of places for EntityClass \"PLC\"\r\n
2  BED\r\n Bed Location\r\n The location of a bed\r\n
2  BLDG\r\n Building Location\r\n The location of a building\r\n
2  FLOOR\r\n Floor Location\r\n The location of a floor of a building\r\n
2  ROOM\r\n Room Location\r\n The location of a room\r\n
2  WING\r\n Wing Location\r\n 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\r\n
1(_ResourceGroupEntityType)Abstract \r\n Codes to characterize a Resource Group using categories that typify its membership and/or function\r\n
\r\n\r\n .\r\n
\r\n\r\n \r\n Example: PractitionerGroup\r\n
2  PRAC\r\n PractitionerGroup
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