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specimen source

spec_src
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The type of biological sample used (e.g., Blood, Urine, CSF).

Standard Abbreviation

spec_src

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  spec_src as specimen_source
FROM claims;

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