7047 Sample direction code

Code specifying the direction in which a sample was taken.

Type

String (AN)

Length

Min 1 / Max 3

Codes

Code	Description
1	Longitudinal Sample was taken in a lengthways direction.
2	Transverse Sample was taken in a crosswise direction.
3	Radial Sample was taken originating from the centre outward.
4	Axial A sample was taken along a line which divides a regular figure symmetrically.
5	Thickness In the direction of the thickness of the specimen.
6	Diagonal Sample taken in the diagonal direction.