BASIS OF DIAGNOSIS FOR CANCER
The basis of how a PATIENT DIAGNOSIS relating to cancer was identified.
Description
The basis of how a PATIENT DIAGNOSIS relating to cancer was identified.
Notes:
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National Code headings have been removed. The explanation of the National Code headings are:
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National Codes 0 - 4: Non-microscopic
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National Codes 5 - 9: Microscopic
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National Codes
Code | Description |
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0 | Death Certificate: The only information available is from a death certificate |
1 | Clinical: Diagnosis made before death but without the benefit of any of the following (2-7) |
2 |
Clinical Investigation
: Includes all diagnostic techniques (e.g. X-rays, Endoscopy, imaging, Ultrasound Scan, exploratory surgery and autopsy) without a TISSUE diagnosis |
4 |
Specific Tumour markers: Includes biochemical and/or immunological markers which are specific for a Tumour site |
5 |
Cytology: Examination of CELLS whether from a primary or secondary site, including fluids aspirated using endoscopes or needles. Also including microscopic examination of peripheral blood films and trephine bone marrow aspirates |
6 |
Histology of a metastasis: Histological examination of TISSUES from a metastasis, including autopsy specimens |
7 |
Histology of a primary Tumour: Histological examination of TISSUE from the primary Tumour, however obtained, including all cutting and bone marrow Biopsies. Also includes autopsy specimens of a primary Tumour |
9 | Unknown: No information on how the diagnosis has been made (e.g. Patient Administration System (PAS) /Hospital Information Support System (HISS) record only) |
Also Known As
This attribute is also known by these names:
Context | Alias |
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Formerly | BASIS OF DIAGNOSIS |
Plural | BASES OF DIAGNOSIS FOR CANCER |
Where Used
Type | Link | How used |
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Data Element | BASIS OF DIAGNOSIS (CANCER) | is the data element of BASIS OF DIAGNOSIS FOR CANCER |
Class | PATIENT DIAGNOSIS | has an attribute BASIS OF DIAGNOSIS FOR CANCER of type BASIS OF DIAGNOSIS FOR CANCER |