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Laboratory

Lab results, specimens, LOINC codes and pathology

810 laboratory terms

pathologist datepath_dt

A general-purpose date value associated with a pathologist record, representing a key event or activity such as a service date, review date, or reporting date. Used in laboratory information systems to contextualize pathologist activity within clinical and administrative workflows.

pathologist datetimepath_dttm

A combined date and time stamp associated with a pathologist record, capturing the precise moment of a key event such as specimen sign-out, report finalization, or system update. Supports accurate sequencing of pathologist activity in laboratory information and clinical data systems.

pathologist dea numberpath_dea_nbr

The Drug Enforcement Administration registration number assigned to a pathologist, authorizing the handling or prescribing of controlled substances. Used in provider credentialing, pharmacy coordination, and regulatory compliance tracking across healthcare and laboratory information systems.

pathologist death datepath_death_dt

The recorded date of death for a pathologist, used to inactivate provider records and maintain accurate historical data in credentialing and provider management systems. Ensures downstream claims processing, directory accuracy, and regulatory reporting reflect current provider status.

pathologist deductible amountpath_ded_amt

The deductible dollar amount applied to pathology services rendered by a pathologist, representing the portion of costs borne by the patient before insurance coverage activates. Used in claims adjudication and financial reporting for laboratory and anatomic pathology service billing.

pathologist deleted datepath_del_dt

The date on which a pathologist record was marked as deleted or inactivated within the healthcare data system. Used for audit trail maintenance, data retention compliance, and historical record management in laboratory information and provider credentialing systems.

pathologist deleted indicatorpath_del_ind

A flag indicating whether a pathologist record has been logically deleted or inactivated in the healthcare data system. Used to exclude inactive records from active provider directories, claims processing, and laboratory workflows while preserving historical data for audit purposes.

pathologist descriptionpath_desc

A free-text or structured narrative field providing descriptive information about a pathologist, such as subspecialty focus, laboratory role, or scope of practice. Used in provider directories, credentialing systems, and clinical documentation to support identification and workflow routing.

pathologist detailpath_dtl

Supplementary or granular information associated with a pathologist record, capturing specific attributes such as subspecialty certifications, laboratory affiliations, or service scope. Used in credentialing, provider directories, and laboratory information systems to support accurate provider management.

pathologist due datepath_due_dt

The deadline date associated with a pathologist-related obligation, such as a credentialing renewal, report submission, or payment due. Used in provider management, laboratory administration, and billing systems to track compliance and timely completion of required pathologist activities.

pathologist durationpath_dur

The length of time associated with a pathologist-related event or service, such as the duration of a laboratory engagement, credentialing period, or contractual arrangement. Used in provider management and laboratory operations to measure and report service intervals and tenure.

pathologist effective datepath_eff_dt

The date on which a pathologist record, credential, contract, or affiliation becomes active and valid within the healthcare system. Used in provider enrollment, credentialing, and claims processing to determine the applicable period during which a pathologist is authorized to provide services.

pathologist emailpath_eml

The professional electronic mail address associated with a pathologist, used for provider communications, result notifications, case consultations, and administrative correspondence. Stored in provider directories and laboratory information systems to facilitate timely and accurate clinical and operational outreach.

pathologist emergency indicatorpath_emerg_ind

A flag designating whether a pathologist is available for or associated with emergency laboratory services, such as urgent intraoperative frozen sections or STAT diagnostic workups. Used in laboratory staffing systems and clinical workflows to route critical specimen cases to appropriately available specialists.

pathologist end datepath_end_dt

The date on which a pathologist's record, affiliation, contract, or credentialing period expires or is terminated within the healthcare system. Used in provider enrollment and claims processing to define the boundary of a pathologist's authorized service period and support accurate eligibility validation.

pathologist end timepath_end_tm

The timestamp recording when a pathologist completed a laboratory procedure, case review, or tissue analysis. Used in lab information systems to measure turnaround time, workload distribution, and compliance with diagnostic reporting benchmarks across anatomic and clinical pathology workflows.

pathologist entered bypath_ent_by

The user ID or name of the staff member who entered or submitted the pathologist's record into the laboratory or clinical information system. Supports audit trail requirements, data governance, and accountability tracking for pathologist credentialing and case assignment records.

pathologist ethnicitypath_ethn

The self-reported or recorded ethnic background of a pathologist, captured for workforce diversity reporting, Equal Employment Opportunity compliance, and demographic analysis within laboratory staffing systems and provider credentialing databases.

pathologist expiration datepath_exp_dt

The date on which a pathologist's license, certification, DEA registration, or credentialing privilege expires. Used in provider credentialing systems to trigger renewal workflows, ensure regulatory compliance, and prevent lapsed credentials from being used in active case assignments.

pathologist external identifierpath_ext_id

A reference ID assigned to a pathologist by an external system such as a state licensing board, national registry, or affiliated hospital network. Enables cross-system matching and data integration between laboratory information systems, credentialing platforms, and health information exchanges.

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