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culture external identifier

cult_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The external system reference id for a microorganism growth test. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the culture across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for culture management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

cult_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  cult_ext_id VARCHAR(100),  -- culture external identifier
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  cult_ext_id as culture_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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