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hematology identifier

hem_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The unique identifying value for a blood study. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the hematology across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for hematology management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

hem_id

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  hem_id VARCHAR(100),  -- hematology identifier
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  hem_id as hematology_identifier
FROM claims;

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