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observation value
obs_valgeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
The numeric result of a clinical test (e.g., a glucose level of 110).
Standard Abbreviation
obs_val
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
obs_val VARCHAR(100), -- observation value
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
obs_val as observation_value
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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