Chromosome 8q Status
Notes
**Note 1:** Physician statement of chromosome 8q status can be used to code this data item when no other information is available.
**Note 2:** Monosomy 3, especially if combined with a frequently coexisting gain in chromosome 8q, is independently associated with metastatic risk. Chromosome 3 and 8 statuses may be determined with karyotyping or fluorescent in situ hybridization.
**Note 3:** See also Chromosome 3 Status (NAACCR Data Item #3821)
Default
8
Metadata
SSDI
| Code |
Description |
| 0 |
No gain in chromosome 8q |
| 1 |
Gain in chromosome 8q |
| 7 |
Test ordered, results not in chart |
| 8 |
Not applicable: Information not collected for this case
(If this information is required by your standard setter, use of code 8 may result in an edit error.) |
| 9 |
Not documented in medical record
Chromosome 8q status not assessed or unknown if assessed |
