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sample cost

smpl_cst
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The expense value 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_cst

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  smpl_cst VARCHAR(100),  -- sample cost
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  smpl_cst as sample_cost
FROM claims;

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