Item #	Length	Source of Standard	Year Implemented	Version Implemented	Year Retired	Version Retired
3822	1	NAACCR	2018	18

NAACCR XML: Tumor.chromosome8qStatus

Description

Chromosome 8q Status refers to gain in Chromosome 8q, which is a prognostic factor for uveal melanoma.

Rationale

Chromosome 8q Status is a Registry Data Collection Variable in AJCC. This data item was previously collected as Uveal Melanoma, CS SSF# 7.

Codes

0	No gain in chromosome 8q
1	Gain in chromosome 8q
7	Test ordered, results not in chart
8	Not applicable: Information not collected for this case (If this information is required by your standard setter, use of code 8 may result in an edit error.)
9	Not documented in medical record Chromosome 8q status not assessed or unknown if assessed

Each Site-Specific Data Item (SSDI) applies only to selected primary sites, histologies, and years of diagnosis. Depending on applicability and standard-setter requirements, SSDIs may be left blank.