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hematology number

hem_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The reference number 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_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  hem_nbr as hematology_number
FROM claims;

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