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study key

stdy_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a imaging examination. Used in healthcare data management and clinical workflows. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for study management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

stdy_key

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  stdy_key VARCHAR(100),  -- study key
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  stdy_key as study_key
FROM claims;

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