NAACCR Item #3911: Peritoneal Cytology
| Item # | Length | Source of Standard | Year Implemented | Version Implemented | Year Retired | Version Retired |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,911 | 1 | NAACCR | 2018 | 18 |
NAACCR XML: Tumor.peritonealCytology
Description
Peritoneal cytology pertains to the results of cytologic examination for malignant cells performed on fluid that is obtained from the peritoneal cavity.
Rationale
Peritoneal Cytology is listed as a Registry Data Collection Variable in AJCC. This data item was previously collected as Corpus, CS SSF# 2.
Codes
| 0 | Peritoneal cytology/washing negative for malignancy |
| 1 | Peritoneal cytology/washing atypical and/or suspicious |
| 2 | Peritoneal cytology/washing malignant (positive for malignancy) |
| 3 | Unsatisfactory/nondiagnostic |
| 7 | Test ordered, results not in chart |
| 8 | Not applicable: Information not collected for this case (If this item is required by your standard setter, use of code 8 will result in an edit error.) |
| 9 | Not documented in medical record Peritoneal cytology 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.