84884-6
LaboratoryDistal AndOr proximal margin involvement [Presence] in Colorectal cancer specimen
Definition
Involvement of the proximal and/or distal resection ('cut-end') margins. 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
Distal &or proximal margin involvement
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Colorectal cancer specimen
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
PATH
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Distal/proximal marg invlmnt CRC spec
Display Name
Distal AndOr proximal margin involvement Nom (Colorectal cancer specimen)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 84884-6?
LOINC code 84884-6 identifies "Distal AndOr proximal margin involvement [Presence] in Colorectal cancer specimen". Involvement of the proximal and/or distal resection ('cut-end') margins. 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 84884-6 measure?
This code measures Distal &or proximal margin involvement in Colorectal cancer specimen. 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.