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Abbreviation
Healthcare

lab external identifier

lab_ext_id

Usage Notes

Laboratory service or test - External system reference ID

Global Definition

The external system reference id for a laboratory service or test. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the lab across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for lab management and reporting.

Sources

Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices

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● application/json
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  "abbreviation": "lab_ext_id",
  "fullTerm": "lab external identifier",
  "domain": "healthcare",
  "metadata": {
    "hasDefinition": true,
    "type": "acronym"
  }
}