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 3821: Chromosome 3 Status.

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8

NAACCR Item

NAACCR #3822

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