Site-Specific Factor 2

Nuclear NM23 Staining

Notes

**Note 1:** The NM23 gene located on chromosome 17 encodes the protein nucleoside diphosphate kinase. The presence of nuclear NM23 protein may be a good marker for predicting the metastatic potential of certain tumors. The value is expressed as the percentage of carcinoma cells in the tissue sample with positive nuclear staining for the NM23 protein. **Note 2:** Record whether nuclear NM23 staining is present as stated on the test report.

Default

988

NAACCR Item

NAACCR #2890
Code Description
010 Positive for NM23 staining
020 Negative for NM23 staining
030 Borderline; undetermined if positive or negative
988 Not applicable: Information not collected for this case
997 Test performed, results not available
998 Test not done (test not ordered and not performed) No histologic examination of primary site
999 Unknown or no information
Not documented in patient record