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HER2 test type code N

Definition

A code set representing the type of test used to determine the HER2 result.

Representation

Data Type Number
Format N
Maximum character length 1

Values

Value Meaning Start Date End Date
Permissible Values 1 Fluorescence in situ hybridisation (FISH)
2 Brightfield in situ hybridisation
3 Immunochemistry (IHC)
8 Other
Supplementary Values 9 Test type not stated or unknown

Comments

Guide for use:

CODE 2 Brightfield in situ hybridisation

Includes Chromogenic in situ hybridisation (CISH) and Silver in situ hybridisation (SISH).

References


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Data Elements implementing this Value Domain 1