Tables
0065Specimen Action Code
HL7-defined table of codes which specify actions to be taken with respect to the specimens that accompany or precede an order. The purpose of these are to further qualify (when appropriate) the general action indicated by the order control code (table 0119).
Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
A | Add ordered tests to the existing specimen |
G | Generated order; reflex order |
L | Lab to obtain specimen from patient |
O | Specimen obtained by service other than Lab |
P | Pending specimen; Order sent prior to delivery |
R | Revised order |
S | Schedule the tests specified below |