NAACCR Item #3932: LDH Lab Value
| Item # | Length | Source of Standard | Year Implemented | Version Implemented | Year Retired | Version Retired |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,932 | 7 | NAACCR | 2018 | 18 |
NAACCR XML: Tumor.ldhPretreatmentLabValue
Description
LDH (Lactate Dehydrogenase) Lab Value, measured in serum, is a predictor of treatment response, progression-free survival and overall survival for patients with Stage IV melanoma of the skin.
Rationale
LDH (Lactate Dehydrogenase) Lab Value is a Registry Data Collection Variable in AJCC. It was previously collected as LDH Pretreatment Lab Value and Melanoma Skin, CS SSF# 5.
Codes
| 0.0 | 0.0 (U/L) |
| 0.1-99999.9 | 0.1-99,999.9 U/L |
| XXXXX.1 | 100,000 U/L or greater |
| XXXXX.7 | Test ordered, results not in chart |
| XXXXX.8 | Not applicable: Information not collected for this case (If this item is required by your standard setter, use of code XXXXX.8 will result in an edit error.) |
| XXXXX.9 | Not documented in medical record LDH (Lactate Dehydrogenase) 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.