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test key

tst_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a diagnostic 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 test management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

tst_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  tst_key as test_key
FROM claims;

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