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sample approval status

smpl_appr_sts
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The authorization state for a collected biological material. Used to track the current state or condition of the sample. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for sample management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

smpl_appr_sts

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  smpl_appr_sts VARCHAR(100),  -- sample approval status
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  smpl_appr_sts as sample_approval_status
FROM claims;

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