Preferred Label : Performed Substance Administration Route Of Administration Code;
NCIt related terms : PerformedSubstanceAdministration.routeOfAdministrationCode;
NCIt definition : A coded value specifying the physiological path or method of introducing the substance
into or onto the subject.;
Alternative definition : BRIDG 3.0.3: A coded value specifying the physiological path or method of introducing
the substance into or onto the subject. EXAMPLE(S): oral, intravenous. The approach
site might be mouth, but from a route code perspective, this could include: swallow,
oral rinse, oral topical application, chew, oral dissolve, oral inhalation (via intermittent
flow or rebreather mask). The effect of the drug could vary depending on the route
even if the body site happens to be the same. NOTE(S): Route is more than just approach
site. It deals with how the body will actually absorb/receive the drug.; BRIDG 5.3: A coded value specifying the physiological path or method of introducing
the substance into or onto the subject. EXAMPLE(S): oral, intravenous, swallow, oral
rinse, oral topical application, chew, oral dissolve, oral inhalation OTHER NAME(S):
NOTE(S): Route is more than just approach site. It deals with how the body will actually
absorb/receive the drug. The approach site might be mouth, but from a route code perspective,
this could include: swallow, oral rinse, oral topical application, chew, oral dissolve,
oral inhalation (via intermittent flow or rebreather mask). The effect of the drug
could vary depending on the route even if the body site happens to be the same.;
Origin ID : C93978;
UMLS CUI : C2986176;
Semantic type(s)
- concept_is_in_subset
