Definition
The results of a molecular pathology test for genetic and molecular abnormalities in a person with cancer, as represented by text.
Components
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Data Element ConceptPerson with cancer—molecular pathology test results
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Object ClassPerson with cancer
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PropertyMolecular pathology test results
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Value DomainMolecular test results (other) code X[X(19)]
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Molecular test results (other) code X[X(19)] ".| Data Type | String |
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| Format | X[X(19)] |
| Maximum character length | 20 |
Comments
Guide for use:
Record results of a molecular pathology test for genetic and molecular abnormalities in a person with cancer in text.
Molecular testing is usually performed for cancer when the result may influence treatment.
This should be collected for people with cancer where pathology data is available.
Comments:
The presence of genetic or molecular abnormalities may be of clinical significance and influence treatment decisions.
References
Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia 2010. Lung cancer structured reporting protocol. 1st Edition (Version 1.0). Surry Hills, NSW: Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia
Harris TJR & McCormick F 2010. The molecular pathology of cancer. Nat. Rev. Clin. Oncol. 7:251-265
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