84887-9
LaboratoryApical lymph node involvement of Colorectal cancer
Definition
Records the involvement (presence or absence) of the apical lymph node (APN). APN metastasis is an important prognostic factor in node-positive rectal cancer.[PMID: 23057847] 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
Apical lymph node involvement
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Cancer specimen
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
PATH
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Apical LN involved Ca spec Ql
Display Name
Apical lymph node involvement Ql (Cancer specimen)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 84887-9?
LOINC code 84887-9 identifies "Apical lymph node involvement of Colorectal cancer". Records the involvement (presence or absence) of the apical lymph node (APN). APN metastasis is an important prognostic factor in node-positive rectal cancer.[PMID: 23057847] 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 84887-9 measure?
This code measures Apical lymph node involvement in 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.