CID Characteristic/Class ID
CID Characteristic/Class ID
To specify the general class or specific characteristic upon which test results are being reported or are to be taken
Position
Element
Name
Type
Requirement
Min
Max
Repeat
CID-01
Measurement Qualifier
Identifier (ID)
Conditional
1
3
-
Code identifying the type of measurement.
CID-02
Product/Process Characteristic Code
Identifier (ID)
Conditional
2
3
-
Code specifying the product or process characteristic being described.
CID-03
Agency Qualifier Code
Identifier (ID)
Conditional
2
2
-
Code identifying the agency assigning the code values.
CID-04
Product Description Code
String (AN)
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.