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sample period

smpl_prd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The time interval duration 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_prd

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  smpl_prd as sample_period
FROM claims;

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