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sample indicator

smpl_ind
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The boolean state value 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_ind

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  smpl_ind as sample_indicator
FROM claims;

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