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lab key

lab_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value 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_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  lab_key as lab_key
FROM claims;

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