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The messageId of this message will be used as 'referenceCode' for the rest of the request related message flow.

EMDIS Semantic:

Only one SMP_REQ can be open for a patient / donor pair (please see also the General section about duplicate requests).

The fields ”earliest and latest date of sample reception” represent the lower and upper limit of a period of time in which the blood sample has to be received. If the second date is missing the sample may be received any time after the first date.

The field ACC_DAYS is a binary field with position 1 corresponding to Monday and position 7 corresponding to Sunday. A set bit means acceptable day, an unset bit means not acceptable day. For example, 1110000 means acceptable days for reception are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, not acceptable days are Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The default value is 1111100 (accept all working days).

The address INST_SMP_SENT must not be a P.O. box, since couriers often need a signature upon delivery. Should be part of the addressBlock definition

The SMP_REQ is the only request message where the result also comes from the transplant centre.The quantity for the first product is optional when requesting DNA from a cord blood unit. In all other requests, the quantity fields for any of the corresponding product fields are required if a product is requested.

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The maximum amount of material, requested in one sample request or pre-collection sample request, is 100 ml, if not stated otherwise in the national rules. If the number of tubes is unassigned, not given in the request, the default value number of tubes is one.

Duplicate requests on the same day: This issue becomes particularly difficult if SMP_REQs are concerned - sometimes users want to ”correct” their previous request (i.e. forgot to request quantity and product). The correct way of doing this is to cancel the erroneous request first and send the second one later. However, this procedure might also confuse if not carried out on the same working day. In doubt a phone call helps sorting things out.

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