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lab sequence
lab_seqgeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
The ordering number for a laboratory service or test. Used to identify lab sequence in healthcare data systems.
Standard Abbreviation
lab_seq
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
lab_seq VARCHAR(100), -- lab sequence
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
lab_seq as lab_sequence
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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