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lab frequency

lab_freq
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The dosing schedule for a laboratory service or test. 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 lab management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

lab_freq

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  lab_freq as lab_frequency
FROM claims;

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