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allergy key

alrg_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a adverse reaction history. 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 allergy management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

alrg_key

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  alrg_key VARCHAR(100),  -- allergy key
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  alrg_key as allergy_key
FROM claims;

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