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serology external identifier

sero_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The external system reference id for a serum antibody study. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the serology across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for serology management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

sero_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  sero_ext_id VARCHAR(100),  -- serology external identifier
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  sero_ext_id as serology_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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