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specimen time
spec_tmgeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
The time of day value for a biological sample. Used to quantify specimen time in healthcare data systems.
Standard Abbreviation
spec_tm
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
spec_tm VARCHAR(100), -- specimen time
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
spec_tm as specimen_time
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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