NAACCR Item #3813: Bilirubin Pretreatment Total Lab Value
| Item # | Length | Source of Standard | Year Implemented | Version Implemented | Year Retired | Version Retired |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,813 | 5 | NAACCR | 2018 | 18 |
NAACCR XML: Tumor.bilirubinPretxTotalLabValue
Description
Bilirubin Pretreatment Total Lab Value records the bilirubin value prior to treatment. Bilirubin level is an indicator of how effectively the liver excretes bile and is required to calculate the Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) score used to assign priority for liver transplant.
Rationale
Bilirubin Pretreatment Total Lab Value is a Registry Data Collection Variable in AJCC. This data item was previously collected as Liver, CS SSF# 6.
Codes
| 0.0 | 0.0 milligram/deciliter (mg/dL) 0.0 micromole/liter (umol/L) |
| 0.1-999.9 | 0.1-999.9 milligram/deciliter (mg/dL) 0.1-999.9 micromole/liter (umol/L) |
| XXX.1 | 1000 milligram/deciliter (mg/dL) or greater 1000 micromole/liter (umol/L) or greater |
| XXX.7 | Test ordered, results not in chart |
| XXX.8 | Not applicable: Information not collected for this case (If this item is required by your standard setter, use of code XXX.8 will result in an edit error.) |
| XXX.9 | Not documented in medical record Bilirubin Pretreatment Total 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.