Specimen Additive
The material used in the specimen's processing step.
Constraints
n/a
Stereotype(s)
n/a
Attributes
| Attribute | Type | Multiplicity | Attribute note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen Additive Type Code | Codeable Concept | 1 | Uniquely specifies an identification of a substance.
Value Set: To be developed. |
| Specimen Additive Quantity | Quantity | 0..1 | Amount of substance in a package.
Unit of Measure Code
Value Set: https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/ValueSet/laboratoryobservationunitofmeasurecode |
Relationships
| From class | From multiplicity | Relationship | To class | To multiplicity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen Additive | 0..* | used in | Specimen Processing | 0..1 |
| Specimen Additive | 0..* | in | Specimen Container | 0..* |
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How to cite:
Canadian Institute for Health Information. Specimen Additive. Accessed November 02, 2026.
