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sample reason

smpl_rsn
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The explanation text 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_rsn

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  smpl_rsn as sample_reason
FROM claims;

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