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result external identifier

rslt_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

rslt_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  rslt_ext_id as result_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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