21948-5
ClinicalBiological response modifier treatment Cancer
Definition
Records whether immunotherapeutic (biologic response modifiers) agents were administered as first-course treatment at this facility or the reason they were not given. Immunotherapy consists of biological or chemical agents that alter the immune system or change the host's response to tumor cells. Systemic therapy may involve the administration of one or a combination of agents. This data item allows for the evaluation of the administration of immunotherapeutic agents as part of the first course of therapy.. NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Biological response modifier Rx
Property
Type
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Cancer.XXX
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
TUMRRGT
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
Biological response modifier Rx Cancer
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 21948-5?
LOINC code 21948-5 identifies "Biological response modifier treatment Cancer". Records whether immunotherapeutic (biologic response modifiers) agents were administered as first-course treatment at this facility or the reason they were not given. Immunotherapy consists of biological or chemical agents that alter the immune system or change the host's response to tumor cells. Systemic therapy may involve the administration of one or a combination of agents. This data item allows for the evaluation of the administration of immunotherapeutic agents as part of the first course of therapy.. NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
What does 21948-5 measure?
This code measures Biological response modifier Rx 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.