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sample system identifier

smpl_sys_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The system-generated unique id 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_sys_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  smpl_sys_id as sample_system_identifier
FROM claims;

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