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chemistry master identifier

chem_mstr_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The enterprise master id for a chemical analysis. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the chemistry across healthcare systems. 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_mstr_id

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  chem_mstr_id VARCHAR(100),  -- chemistry master identifier
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  chem_mstr_id as chemistry_master_identifier
FROM claims;

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