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sample identifier

smpl_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The unique identifying value 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_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  smpl_id as sample_identifier
FROM claims;

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