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panel key

pnl_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a group of related tests. 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 panel management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

pnl_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  pnl_key as panel_key
FROM claims;

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