21831-3
ClinicalUnique tumor case ID Cancer
Definition
A system-generated number assigned to each tumor. The number should never change even if the tumor sequence is changed or a record (tumor) is deleted. This is a unique number that identifies a specific tumor so data can be linked. "Sequence Number" cannot be used as a link because the number is changed if a report identifies an earlier tumor or if a tumor record is deleted... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Unique tumor case ID
Property
ID
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Cancer.XXX
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
TUMRRGT
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
Unique tumor case ID Cancer
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 21831-3?
LOINC code 21831-3 identifies "Unique tumor case ID Cancer". A system-generated number assigned to each tumor. The number should never change even if the tumor sequence is changed or a record (tumor) is deleted. This is a unique number that identifies a specific tumor so data can be linked. "Sequence Number" cannot be used as a link because the number is changed if a report identifies an earlier tumor or if a tumor record is deleted... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
What does 21831-3 measure?
This code measures Unique tumor case ID in Cancer.XXX. It belongs to the TUMRRGT class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.