Specimen collection methods

http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/specimen-collection

Actions that can be taken for the collection of specimen from a subject.

Composition

Code system

SNOMED CT (all versions)

Code	Display	Definition
129316008	Aspiration - action
129314006	Biopsy - action
129300006	Puncture - action
129304002	Excision - action
129323009	Scraping - action
73416001	Urine specimen collection, clean catch
225113003	Timed urine collection
70777001	Urine specimen collection, catheterized
386089008	Collection of coughed sputum
278450005	Finger-prick sampling

Resource	Path	Strength
SpecimenDefinition	SpecimenDefinition.collection	example