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chemistry class

chem_cls
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The classification tier for a chemical analysis. 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 chemistry management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

chem_cls

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  chem_cls VARCHAR(100),  -- chemistry class
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  chem_cls as chemistry_class
FROM claims;

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