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culture system identifier

cult_sys_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The system-generated unique 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_sys_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  cult_sys_id as culture_system_identifier
FROM claims;

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