DICOM PS3.3 2020a - Information Object Definitions

10.31 Entity Labeling Macro (Current)
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## 10.31 Entity Labeling Macro

The Entity Labeling Macro provides identification of an entity to a user.

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Table 10.31-1. Entity Labeling Macro Attributes

Attribute Name | Tag | Type | Attribute Description
--- | --- | --- | ---
Entity Label | (3010,0035) | 1 | User-defined label for this entity. See Section 10.31.1.1.
Entity Name | (3010,0036) | 3 | User-defined name for this entity. See Section 10.31.1.2.
Entity Description | (3010,0037) | 3 | User-defined description for this entity. See Section 10.31.1.2.

### 10.31.1 Entity Labeling Macro Attribute Descriptions

#### 10.31.1.1 Entity Label

The Entity Label (3010,0035) Attribute represents a user-defined short free text providing the primary identification of this entity to other users.

#### 10.31.1.2 Entity Name and Entity Description

The optional Attribute Entity Name (3010,0036) allows a longer string containing additional descriptive identifying text. The optional Attribute Entity Description (3010,0037) provides additional information when needed.

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DICOM PS3.3 2020a - Information Object Definitions