NAACCR Item #3810: AFP Pretreatment Lab Value
| Item # | Length | Source of Standard | Year Implemented | Version Implemented | Year Retired | Version Retired |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,810 | 6 | NAACCR | 2018 | 18 |
NAACCR XML: Tumor.afpPretreatmentLabValue
Alternate Names
AFP (Alpha Fetoprotein) Pretreatment Lab Value
Description
AFP (Alpha Fetoprotein) Pretreatment Lab Value is a nonspecific serum protein that generally is elevated in the setting of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This data item pertains to the pre-treatment lab value.
Rationale
AFP (Alpha Fetoprotein) Pretreatment Lab Value is a Registry Data Collection Variable in AJCC. This data item was previously collected for Liver, CS SSF# 3.
Codes
| 0.0 | 0.0 nanograms/milliliter (ng/ml); not detected |
| 0.1-9999.9 | 0.1-9999.9 ng/ml (Exact value to nearest tenth of ng/ml) |
| XXXX.1 | 10,000.0 ng/ml or greater |
| XXXX.7 | Test ordered, results not in chart |
| XXXX.8 | Not applicable: Information not collected for this case (If this item is required by your standard setter, use of code XXXX.8 will result in an edit error.) |
| XXXX.9 | Not documented in medical record AFP (Alpha Fetoprotein) Pretreatment Lab Value 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.