Abbreviation
Healthcare
test external identifier
tst_ext_idUsage Notes
Diagnostic examination - External system reference ID
Global Definition
The external system reference id for a diagnostic examination. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the test across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for test management and reporting.
Sources
Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices
Schema Preview
● application/json
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"abbreviation": "tst_ext_id",
"fullTerm": "test external identifier",
"domain": "healthcare",
"metadata": {
"hasDefinition": true,
"type": "acronym"
}
}