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sample approved by

smpl_appr_by
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The authorizing user for a collected biological material. 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 sample management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

smpl_appr_by

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  smpl_appr_by VARCHAR(100),  -- sample approved by
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  smpl_appr_by as sample_approved_by
FROM claims;

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