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sample source

smpl_src
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The origin reference 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_src

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  smpl_src as sample_source
FROM claims;

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