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Laboratory—specimen identifier, text X[X(39)]

Definition

Specimen identifier unique within a laboratory, as represented by text.

Components

Data Element (this item)
Laboratory—specimen identifier, text X[X(39)]

Representation

This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Text X(40) ".
Data Type String
Format X(40)
Maximum character length 40

Comments

Guide for use:
The assignment of an identifier to a specimen allows the tracking of the specimen through receipt, processing, analysis, reporting and storage within the laboratory.

Origin:
ACSQHC Healthcare Associated Infection Technical Working Group

References


This content Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Attribution provided as required under the AIHW CC-BY licence.

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As a denominator in an Indicator 0
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