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panel external identifier

pnl_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The external system reference id for a group of related tests. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the panel across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for panel management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

pnl_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  pnl_ext_id VARCHAR(100),  -- panel external identifier
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  pnl_ext_id as panel_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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