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microbiology master identifier

micro_mstr_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The enterprise master id for a microorganism study. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the microbiology across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for microbiology management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

micro_mstr_id

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  micro_mstr_id VARCHAR(100),  -- microbiology master identifier
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  micro_mstr_id as microbiology_master_identifier
FROM claims;

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