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sample timestamp

smpl_ts
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The date and time value for a collected biological material. Used to track temporal information related to sample timestamp. 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_ts

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  smpl_ts as sample_timestamp
FROM claims;

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