Condition codes
This section lists the specimen condition codes available in LDMS.
Code | Description |
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ANM | Sample Anonymized |
ANP | Aliquot not prepared |
BKV | Broken or cracked vial |
BLD | Bloody |
CDT | Consumed During Testing |
CLT | Clotted |
CMB | Combined Aliquots |
COC | Combination of Conditions (Explain) |
CTM | Contaminated |
DCF | Data Clarification Form |
DCG | Discharge present |
DFB | Difficult Bleed |
DIM | Dry Ice Melted |
DMG | Damaged container |
DSH | Delayed Shipment |
DSR | Destroyed |
EQF | Equipment Failure |
EXP | Expired |
FRO | Frozen |
HEM | Hemolyzed |
HUM | Exposed to high humidity |
ICT | Icteric (Excess Bilirubin) |
INT | Incorrect Tube |
INV | Invalid Specimen |
LBE | Lab Error |
LIP | Lipemic |
LKD | Leaked |
LLT | Local Lab Testing |
LSH | Lost Shipment |
LYS | Lysed |
NOT | No Test Performed |
NQA | RT QA for viability and recovery NOT done due to low volume |
NST | Did Not Consent to Storage |
OPR | Sample drawn outside protocol requirements |
OSW | Specimen drawn outside of protocol-defined visit window |
OTH | Other (Explain) |
PST | Processed after Specified Time |
QNS | Quantity Not Sufficient |
REF | Refrigerated |
RLB | Re-labeled |
SAT | Satisfactory |
SHV | Short volume |
SNC | Sample not collected |
SNP | Specimen not processed |
SNR | Sample Not Received,CRF Received |
TNO | Shipping/storage temperature not optimal/warmed |
TRM | Testing Remnant |
TWD | Thawed |
UNK | Unknown condition |
VPL | Viability percent may be less than the expected parameter |
VRU | Viable recovery may be outside expected parameters (higher or lower) |
YST | Did Consent to Storage |