NAACCR Item #3846: hCG Post-Orchiectomy Lab Value
| Item # | Length | Source of Standard | Year Implemented | Version Implemented | Year Retired | Version Retired |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,846 | 7 | NAACCR | 2018 | 18 |
NAACCR XML: Tumor.hcgPostOrchiectomyLabValue
Description
hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) Post-orchiectomy Lab Value refers to the lowest hCG value measured post-orchiectomy. hCG is a serum tumor marker that is often elevated in patients with nonseminomatous germ cell tumors of the testis. The Post-Orchiectomy lab value is used to monitor response to therapy.
Rationale
hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) Post-orchiectomy Lab Value is a Registry Data Collection Variable in AJCC. It was previously collected as Testis CS SSF# 14.
Codes
| 0.0 | 0.0 milli-International Units/milliliter (mIU/mL) |
| 0.1-99999.9 | 0.1-99,999.9 mIU/mL |
| XXXXX.1 | 100,000 mIU/mL or greater |
| XXXXX.7 | Test ordered, results not in chart |
| XXXXX.8 | Not applicable: Information not collected for this case (If this information is required by your standard setter, use of code XXXXX.8 may result in an edit error.) |
| XXXXX.9 | Not documented in medical record No orchiectomy performed hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) Post-orchiectomy Lab Value not assessed or unknown if assessed |
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