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