NAACCR Item #3857: High Risk Cytogenetics

Item # Length Source of Standard Year Implemented Version Implemented Year Retired Version Retired
3,857 1 NAACCR 2018 18

NAACCR XML: Tumor.highRiskCytogenetics

Description

High Risk Cytogenetics is defined as one or more of t(4;14), t(14;16), or del 17p identified from FISH test results and is part of the staging criteria for plasma cell myeloma.

Rationale

High Risk Cytogenetics is a prognostic factor required in AJCC 8th edition, Chapter 82 Plasma Cell Myeloma and Plasma Cell Disorders, for staging of plasma cell myeloma.

Codes

0High-risk cytogenetics not identified/not present
1High-risk cytogenetics present
5Schema Discriminator 1: Plasma Cell Myeloma Terminology coded to 1 or 9
7Test ordered, results not in chart
9Not documented in medical record High Risk Cytogenetics not assessed or unknown if assessed

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