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chemistry reference

chem_ref
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The external pointer 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_ref

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  chem_ref as chemistry_reference
FROM claims;

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