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lab approval status

lab_appr_sts
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The authorization state for a laboratory service or test. Used to track the current state or condition of the lab. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for lab management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

lab_appr_sts

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  lab_appr_sts VARCHAR(100),  -- lab approval status
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  lab_appr_sts as lab_approval_status
FROM claims;

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