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sample group number

smpl_grp_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The insurance group identifier for a collected biological material. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the sample across healthcare systems. 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_grp_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  smpl_grp_nbr VARCHAR(100),  -- sample group number
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  smpl_grp_nbr as sample_group_number
FROM claims;

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