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lab child

lab_chld
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The subordinate relationship for a laboratory service or test. Used to identify lab child in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

lab_chld

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  lab_chld VARCHAR(100),  -- lab child
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  lab_chld as lab_child
FROM claims;

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