Definition
The result of a cytopathology test to verify cancer diagnosis and morphology in a person with cancer, as represented by a code.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptPerson with cancer—cytopathology result
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Object ClassPerson with cancer
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PropertyCytopathology result
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Value DomainNone
Comments
Guide for use:
Record the code specifying the positivity or negativity of cytology or cytopathology test results as outlined in the pathology report.
Where multiple tests have been undertaken record each test result separately.
A negative result indicates that no abnormal cells were found in the sample tested. A positive result indicates that there were abnormal cells found in the sample tested.
This includes results of peritoneal washings.References
Gynaecological Cancer DSS Working Group, Cancer Australia. 2010
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This content Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Attribution provided as required under the AIHW CC-BY licence.