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chemistry number

chem_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The reference number value 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_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  chem_nbr as chemistry_number
FROM claims;

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