OID for value set: 2.16.840.1.113883.1.11.13988 (this is the value set that includes the entire code system)
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Level
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Code
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Display
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Definition
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| 1 |
AMB
|
Ambient Temperature |
Keep at ambient temperature, 22 +/- 2C
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| 1 |
C37
|
Body Temperature |
Critical to keep at body temperature 36-38C
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| 1 |
CAMB
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Critical Ambient temperature |
Critical ambient - must not be refrigerated or frozen.
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| 1 |
CATM
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Protect from Air |
Critical. Do not expose to atmosphere. Do not uncap.
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| 1 |
CFRZ
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Critical frozen |
Critical frozen. Specimen must not be allowed to thaw until immediately prior to testing.
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| 1 |
CREF
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Critical refrigerated temperature |
Critical refrigerated - must not be allowed to freeze or warm until imediately prior to testing.
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| 1 |
DFRZ
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Deep Frozen |
Deep Frozen -16 to -20C.
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| 1 |
DRY
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dry |
Keep in a dry environment
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| 1 |
FRZ
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frozen |
Keep frozen below 0 ?C
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| 1 |
MTLF
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Metal Free |
Container is free of heavy metals, including lead.
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| 1 |
NTR
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nitrogen |
Keep in liquid nitrogen
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| 1 |
PRTL
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Protect from Light |
Protect from light (eg. Wrap in aluminum foil).
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| 1 |
PSA
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do not shake |
Do not shake
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| 1 |
PSO
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no shock |
Protect against shock
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| 1 |
REF
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Refrigerated temperature |
Keep at refrigerated temperature:4-8C Accidental warming or freezing is of little consequence.
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| 1 |
SBU
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Shake before use |
Shake thoroughly before using
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| 1 |
UFRZ
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Ultra frozen |
Ultra cold frozen -75 to -85C. Ultra cold freezer is typically at temperature of dry ice.
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| 1 |
UPR
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upright |
Keep upright, do not turn upside down
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