NAACCR Item #390: Date of Diagnosis
| Item # | Length | Source of Standard | Year Implemented | Version Implemented | Year Retired | Version Retired |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 390 | 8 | SEER/CoC |
NAACCR XML: Tumor.dateOfDiagnosis
Alternate Names
Date of Initial Diagnosis (CoC)
Description
Date of initial diagnosis by a recognized medical practitioner for the tumor being reported whether clinically or microscopically confirmed. See Data Descriptor Table for date format.
For more discussion on determining date of diagnosis, consult the SEER Program Coding and Staging Manual or CoC STORE manual.