CID Characteristic/Class ID
CID Characteristic/Class ID
To specify the general class or specific characteristic on which test results are being reported.
Position
Element
Name
Type
Requirement
Min
Max
Repeat
CID-01
Measurement Qualifier
Identifier (ID)
Conditional
1
3
-
Code identifying the type of measurement.
If CID03 or CID04 is used the other is required.
CID-02
Product/Process Characteristic Code
Identifier (ID)
Conditional
2
3
-
Code specifying the product or process characteristic being described.
Either CID01 or CID02 or CID04 is required.
CID-03
Association Qualifier Code
Identifier (ID)
Conditional
2
2
-
Code identifying the association assigning the code values.
CID-04
Product Description Code
Identifier (ID)
Conditional
1
12
-
A code from an industry code list which provides specific data about a product characteristic.
CID-05
Description
String (AN)
Optional
1
80
-
A free-form description to clarify the related data elements and their content.