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specimen reason
spec_rsngeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
The explanation text for a biological sample. Used to identify specimen reason in healthcare data systems.
Standard Abbreviation
spec_rsn
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
spec_rsn VARCHAR(100), -- specimen reason
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
spec_rsn as specimen_reason
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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