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specimen note

spec_nt
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The annotation text for a biological sample. Used to identify specimen note in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

spec_nt

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  spec_nt VARCHAR(100),  -- specimen note
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  spec_nt as specimen_note
FROM claims;

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