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transfer hemoglobin

xfer_hgb
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The blood hemoglobin level for a patient movement between units. 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 transfer management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

xfer_hgb

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  xfer_hgb VARCHAR(100),  -- transfer hemoglobin
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  xfer_hgb as transfer_hemoglobin
FROM claims;

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