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Abbreviation
Healthcare

lab key

lab_key

Usage Notes

Laboratory service or test - Lookup reference value

Global Definition

The lookup reference value for a laboratory service or test. Used in healthcare data management and clinical workflows. 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
{
  "abbreviation": "lab_key",
  "fullTerm": "lab key",
  "domain": "healthcare",
  "metadata": {
    "hasDefinition": true,
    "type": "acronym"
  }
}