Entity Specimen Detail

DescriptionA limited quantity of biological material that is typically removed from a person for use in medical laboratory tests in order to study the presence or absence of microorganisms. Other sources of specimens include environmental samples of soil, water or air.

For example:
Blood
Tissue
Urine
Sputum

Attributes
Accession NumAccession Num
Effective From DtEffective From Dt
Effective To DtEffective To Dt
Filler Order NumFiller Order Num
Grouped Specimen CntGrouped Specimen Cnt
Load Info SkLoad Info Sk
Parent Specimen ID NumParent Specimen ID Num
Placer Order NumPlacer Order Num
Priority SeqPriority Seq
Source Code SkSource Code Sk
Specimen Action Code SkSpecimen Action Code Sk
Specimen Appropriateness Code SkSpecimen Appropriateness Code Sk
Specimen Availability Code SkSpecimen Availability Code Sk
Specimen Collection End TsSpecimen Collection End Ts
Specimen Collection Method Code SkSpecimen Collection Method Code Sk
Specimen Collection QtySpecimen Collection Qty
Specimen Collection Quantity UOM Code SkSpecimen Collection Quantity UOM Code Sk
Specimen Collection Site Code SkSpecimen Collection Site Code Sk
Specimen Collection TsSpecimen Collection Ts
Specimen Container CntSpecimen Container Cnt
Specimen Current QtySpecimen Current Qty
Specimen Current Quantity UOM Code SkSpecimen Current Quantity UOM Code Sk
Specimen Description TxtSpecimen Description Txt
Specimen Expiration TsSpecimen Expiration Ts
Specimen Id NumSpecimen Id Num
Specimen Quality Code SkSpecimen Quality Code Sk
Specimen Received TsSpecimen Received Ts
Specimen SkSpecimen Sk
Specimen Source Group Code SkSpecimen Source Group Code Sk
Specimen Source Site Code SkSpecimen Source Site Code Sk
Specimen Type Code SkSpecimen Type Code Sk
Tenant SkTenant Sk
Transport Logistics Collected Sample Code SkTransport Logistics Collected Sample Code Sk
Valid From TsValid From Ts
Valid To TsValid To Ts

Relationship
Specimen Detail_Specimen_FKSpecimen Detail_Specimen_FK

Primary Key
Specimen Detail PKSpecimen Detail PK

Dependencies
 

Reverse Dependencies
 

Attribute Details

 Accession Num
DescriptionThe identifying number associated with the filling application.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Alphanumeric [VARCHAR(80)]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Effective From Dt
DescriptionEstablishes a period where a set of attributes are true according to the business.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Date [DATE]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredtrue
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Effective To Dt
DescriptionEnds a period of effectivity.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Date [DATE]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Filler Order Num
DescriptionThe identifying number associated with the filling application.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Alphanumeric [VARCHAR(80)]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Grouped Specimen Cnt
DescriptionThe total number of individual specimens of a particular specimen type.  All specimens in this group of specimens will have identical attributes.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Number Integer [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Load Info Sk
DescriptionThe surrogate key of the load information entry describing the details regarding the loading of the row.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key Large [LONG]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredtrue
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Parent Specimen ID Num
DescriptionA unique series of  numbers and or letters  assigned by the data provider that names the specimen that this specimen was taken from.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Name Medium [VARCHAR(80)]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Placer Order Num
DescriptionThe placer application's order number for the service/material being ordered.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Alphanumeric [VARCHAR(80)]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Priority Seq
DescriptionA number that identifies the relative order of importance of the pharmacy order give indication.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Sequence Number [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Source Code Sk
DescriptionThe origin of the data identifying the actual load source, vendor, manual key entry, or context of the data in a specific row in the database.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredtrue
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Specimen Action Code Sk
DescriptionIndicates the type of action taken for a specimen.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Specimen Appropriateness Code Sk
DescriptionIndicates the suitability of a collected specimen for its particular planned use. 

For example:
Preferred
Inappropriate
Appropriate
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Specimen Availability Code Sk
DescriptionIndicates whether or not the collected specimen is ready for use in laboratory or observation analysis.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Specimen Collection End Ts
DescriptionThe date and time time that the specimen collection ended.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Timestamp [TIMESTAMP]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Specimen Collection Method Code Sk
DescriptionIndicates the procedure or process by which a specimen is collected.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Specimen Collection Qty
DescriptionA number either integer or decimal that describes the volume or mass of the collected specimen. This amount can only be specified after the specimen has been collected.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Quantity Float [FLOAT(15)]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Specimen Collection Quantity UOM Code Sk
DescriptionIndicates the units in which the amount of the collected specimen is expressed. These units of measure should come from a recognized standard.

For example:
ml for milliliters 
mg for milligrams
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Specimen Collection Site Code Sk
DescriptionIndicates the origin, normally a body part, from which a specimen is collected. Specimen collection site and specimen source site can be different, but normally work in tandem to describe the specimen collection details.

For example: 
The specimen source site would be liver, if the procedure were a liver biopsy. 
If the liver biopsy uses a percutaneous needle, then the specimen collection site is the eye of the needle.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Specimen Collection Ts
DescriptionThe date and time that the specimen was acquired  from the source, normally the patient.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Timestamp [TIMESTAMP]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Specimen Container Cnt
DescriptionThe number of containers required to hold the collected sample.

For example:
A blood sample taken in a single procedure may be split across multiple syringes.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Number Integer [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Specimen Current Qty
DescriptionA number, either decimal or integer, that describes the volume or amount of collected specimen available for use in further testing.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Quantity Float [FLOAT(15)]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Specimen Current Quantity UOM Code Sk
DescriptionIndicates the units in which the amount of the collected specimen is expressed. These units of measure should come from a recognized standard.

For example:
ml for milliliters 
mg for milligrams
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Specimen Description Txt
DescriptionA free form textual description providing additional information about the collected specimen.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Free Text [VARCHAR(1024)]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Specimen Expiration Ts
DescriptionThe date and time when the collected specimen can no longer be used for its intended purpose. The specimen rejected reason would contain 'expired' when this time has been reached.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Timestamp [TIMESTAMP]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Specimen Id Num
DescriptionIdentifies an instance of a specimen. A unique series of numbers and or letters assigned by the data provider that names one and only one specimen.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Alphanumeric [VARCHAR(80)]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Specimen Quality Code Sk
DescriptionIndicates the degree, grade or condition of excellence for the collected specimen at the time of receipt. The condition is judged by a person at the filling system. These values can be user-defined.

For example:
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Specimen Received Ts
DescriptionThe date and time that the specimen was received at the diagnostic service for examination.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Timestamp [TIMESTAMP]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Specimen Sk
DescriptionAnchor surrogate key for the Specimen data.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key Large [LONG]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeytrue
Is Requiredtrue
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Specimen Source Group Code Sk
DescriptionIndicates a common code which represents the name for a group of specimens.

For example:
If the specimen is kidney, the Specimen Group is urinary tract.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Specimen Source Site Code Sk
DescriptionIndicates the origin, normally a body part, from which the specimen material was obtained. 

For example:
The specimen source site would be liver, if the procedure were a liver biopsy.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Specimen Type Code Sk
DescriptionAn acronym or abbreviation used to describe the precise nature of the patient source material that will be used either to support a laboratory result or a patient observation.
The specimen described is a physical substance and it can be either a complex organism or a specific cellular mass. It is preferred that a nationally recognized coding standard be used to codify this attribute.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Tenant Sk
DescriptionThe surrogate key of the entry identifying the legal owner of the data.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredtrue
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Transport Logistics Collected Sample Code Sk
DescriptionA textual description of the transport logistics for the collected sample.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Valid From Ts
DescriptionEstablishes a period where a set of attributes are true in the source system. This would be populated with the transaction timestamp and would be used for the snapshot date.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Timestamp [TIMESTAMP]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeytrue
Is Requiredtrue
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Valid To Ts
DescriptionEnds a period of validity.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Timestamp [TIMESTAMP]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse

Relationship Details

 Specimen Detail_Specimen_FK
Is Identifying Relationshiptrue
Child TableSpecimen Detail
Child MultiplicityZERO_TO_MANY
Child Referential Integrity: On DeleteNONE
Child Referential Integrity: On InsertNONE
Child Referential Integrity: On UpdateNONE
Parent TableSpecimen
Parent MultiplicityONE
Parent Referential Integrity: On DeleteNONE
Parent Referential Integrity: On InsertNONE
Parent Referential Integrity: On UpdateNONE

Primary Key Details

 Specimen Detail PK
Key AttributeSpecimen Sk
Key AttributeValid From Ts