LYMPH NODE STATUS
The status of the lymph node sampled from a woman with suspected breast cancer.
Description
The status of the lymph node sampled from a woman with suspected breast cancer.
National Codes
| Code | Description | 
|---|---|
| 01 | Lymph node positive | 
| 02 | Lymph node negative | 
| 03 | Not known | 
Also Known As
This attribute is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias | 
|---|---|
| Plural | LYMPH NODE STATUSES | 
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used | 
|---|---|---|
| Class | CLINICAL INVESTIGATION RESULT ITEM | has an attribute LYMPH NODE STATUS of type LYMPH NODE STATUS | 
| Data Element | INVASIVE BREAST CANCER LYMPH NODE STATUS NOT KNOWN (PERCENTAGE OF INVASIVE BREAST CANCERS) | references in description LYMPH NODE STATUS | 
| Data Element | NODAL STATUS OF TUMOUR NUMBER OF NEGATIVE LYMPH NODES SAMPLED | references in description LYMPH NODE STATUS | 
| Data Element | NODAL STATUS OF TUMOUR NUMBER OF POSITIVE LYMPH NODES SAMPLED | references in description LYMPH NODE STATUS |