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hematology reference

hem_ref
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The external pointer for a blood study. 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 hematology management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

hem_ref

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  hem_ref as hematology_reference
FROM claims;

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