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Lvl- Typ Concept Code
  Head Code-defined Value Set
Print Name Definition, Properties, Relationships
0-L AMB Ambient Temperature

Definition:

Keep at ambient temperature, 22 +/- 2C

0-L C37 Body Temperature

Definition:

Critical to keep at body temperature 36-38C

0-L CAMB Critical Ambient temperature

Definition:

Critical ambient - must not be refrigerated or frozen.

0-L CATM Protect from Air

Definition:

Critical. Do not expose to atmosphere. Do not uncap.

0-L CFRZ Critical frozen

Definition:

Critical frozen. Specimen must not be allowed to thaw until immediately prior to testing.

0-L CREF Critical refrigerated temperature

Definition:

Critical refrigerated - must not be allowed to freeze or warm until imediately prior to testing.

0-L DFRZ Deep Frozen

Definition:

Deep Frozen -16 to -20C.

0-L DRY dry

Definition:

Keep in a dry environment

0-L FRZ frozen

Definition:

Keep frozen below 0 ?C

0-L MTLF Metal Free

Definition:

Container is free of heavy metals, including lead.

0-L NTR nitrogen

Definition:

Keep in liquid nitrogen

0-L PRTL Protect from Light

Definition:

Protect from light (eg. Wrap in aluminum foil).

0-L PSA do not shake

Definition:

Do not shake

0-L PSO no shock

Definition:

Protect against shock

0-L REF Refrigerated temperature

Definition:

Keep at refrigerated temperature:4-8C Accidental warming or freezing is of little consequence.

0-L SBU Shake before use

Definition:

Shake thoroughly before using

0-L UFRZ Ultra frozen

Definition:

Ultra cold frozen -75 to -85C. Ultra cold freezer is typically at temperature of dry ice.

0-L UPR upright

Definition:

Keep upright, do not turn upside down


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