Specimen container conditions
These condition codes describe physical problems with the specimen’s container. If there is a qualitative issue with the specimen as a result of the container issue, a qualitative code may be more appropriate.
| Code | Description | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| BKV | Broken Vial | The container was broken beyond recovery, such as being dropped and shattered on the ground. |
| DMG | Damaged | The container is not leaking, but is damaged in another way, such as a tear in a label or a dent in a plastic container. |
| EXP | Expired | The additive in a container, or some other component used during specimen collection, was expired. |
| INT | Incorrect Tube | A tube type other than the one specified by the protocol was used, and the tube used was determined to be an acceptable alternative by the study team. |
| LKD | Leaked | The specimen leaked from the container, and it was placed inside another container and recovered. |