84897-8
LaboratoryDominant nodule quadrant [Anatomy] in Prostate tumor
Definition
The quadrant (e.g. right anterior, right posterior, left anterior or left posterior) in which the dominant (largest) nodule of the tumor is located. To record the quadrant in which the other nodule(s) are located, use [LOINC: 84900-0]. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the Prostate Cancer (Radical Prostatectomy) Structured Reporting Protocol (2nd Edition, 2014) developed by the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) for structured reporting of prostate cancer.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Dominant nodule quadrant
Property
Anat
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Prostate tumor
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
PATH
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Dominant nodule quad PrT
Display Name
Dominant nodule quadrant Nom (Prostate tumor)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 84897-8?
LOINC code 84897-8 identifies "Dominant nodule quadrant [Anatomy] in Prostate tumor". The quadrant (e.g. right anterior, right posterior, left anterior or left posterior) in which the dominant (largest) nodule of the tumor is located. To record the quadrant in which the other nodule(s) are located, use [LOINC: 84900-0]. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the Prostate Cancer (Radical Prostatectomy) Structured Reporting Protocol (2nd Edition, 2014) developed by the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) for structured reporting of prostate cancer.
What does 84897-8 measure?
This code measures Dominant nodule quadrant in Prostate 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.