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Value Set Information

Value Set Code	PHVS_EntityHandling_CDC	Download Value SetDownload Value Set
Value Set Name	Specimen Handling Code
Value Set OID	2.16.840.1.114222.4.11.990
Value Set Description	Special handling codes for specimens	Subscribe

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Value Set Details

	Concept Code	Concept Name	Preferred Concept Name	Code System	Value Set
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	AMB	Ambient Temperature	Ambient Temperature	EntityHandling	Specimen Handling Code	Details
	C37	Body Temperature	Body Temperature	EntityHandling	Specimen Handling Code	Details
	CAMB	Critical Ambient temperature	Critical Ambient temperature	EntityHandling	Specimen Handling Code	Details
	CFRZ	Critical frozen	Critical frozen	EntityHandling	Specimen Handling Code	Details
	CREF	Critical refrigerated temperature	Critical refrigerated temperature	EntityHandling	Specimen Handling Code	Details
	DFRZ	Deep Frozen	Deep Frozen	EntityHandling	Specimen Handling Code	Details
	PSA	do not shake	do not shake	EntityHandling	Specimen Handling Code	Details
	DRY	dry	dry	EntityHandling	Specimen Handling Code	Details
	FRZ	frozen	frozen	EntityHandling	Specimen Handling Code	Details
	MTLF	Metal Free	Metal Free	EntityHandling	Specimen Handling Code	Details
	NTR	nitrogen	nitrogen	EntityHandling	Specimen Handling Code	Details
	PSO	no shock	no shock	EntityHandling	Specimen Handling Code	Details
	CATM	Protect from Air	Protect from Air	EntityHandling	Specimen Handling Code	Details
	PRTL	Protect from Light	Protect from Light	EntityHandling	Specimen Handling Code	Details
	REF	Refrigerated temperature	Refrigerated temperature	EntityHandling	Specimen Handling Code	Details