84880-4
LaboratoryPosition of rectal tumor in relation to anterior peritoneal reflection [Anatomy] in Tumor
Definition
For rectal tumors, the relationship of the tumor in relation to the anterior peritoneal reflection may be classified as entirely above, astride (at), or entirely below the level of the anterior peritoneal reflection. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the Colorectal Cancer Structured Reporting Protocol (2nd Edition, 2012) developed by the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA).
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Position of rectal tumor in relation to anterior peritoneal reflection
Property
Anat
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Tumor
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
PATH
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Pos rec tumor to ant peri relect Tumor
Display Name
Position of rectal tumor in relation to anterior peritoneal reflection Nom (Tumor)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 84880-4?
LOINC code 84880-4 identifies "Position of rectal tumor in relation to anterior peritoneal reflection [Anatomy] in Tumor". For rectal tumors, the relationship of the tumor in relation to the anterior peritoneal reflection may be classified as entirely above, astride (at), or entirely below the level of the anterior peritoneal reflection. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the Colorectal Cancer Structured Reporting Protocol (2nd Edition, 2012) developed by the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA).
What does 84880-4 measure?
This code measures Position of rectal tumor in relation to anterior peritoneal reflection in Tumor. It belongs to the PATH 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.