NAACCR Item #3821: Chromosome 3 Status

Item # Length Source of Standard Year Implemented Version Implemented Year Retired Version Retired
3,821 1 NAACCR 2018 18

NAACCR XML: Tumor.chromosome3Status

Description

Chromosome 3 Status refers to the partial or total loss of Chromosome 3, which is a prognostic factor for uveal melanoma.

Rationale

Chromosome 3 Status is a Registry Data Collection Variable in AJCC. This data item was previously collected as Uveal Melanoma, CS SSF# 5.

Codes

0No loss of chromosome 3
1Partial loss of chromosome 3
2Complete loss of chromosome 3
3Loss of chromosome 3, NOS
7Test ordered, results not in chart
8Not 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.)
9Not documented in medical record Chromosome 3 status not assessed or unknown if assessed

Each Site-Specific Data Item (SSDI) applies only to selected primary sites, histologies, and years of diagnosis. Depending on applicability and standard-setter requirements, SSDIs may be left blank.