S CATEGORY CODE
The code to identify the serum Tumour markers (measurable biochemicals associated with a malignancy of TumourCELLS) for testicular cancer only.
Format / Length
an2
Description
S CATEGORY CODE is the same as attribute S CATEGORY CODE.
National Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
|
SX |
LDH - Marker studies not available or not performed; HCG - Marker studies not available or not performed; AFP - Marker studies not available or not performed |
|
S0 |
LDH - Normal; HCG - Normal; AFP - Normal |
|
S1 |
LDH - Less than 1.5 x normal; HCG - Less than 5,000; AFP - Less than 1,000 |
|
S2 |
LDH - 1.5-10 x normal; HCG - 5,000-50,000 AFP - 1,000-10,000 |
|
S3 |
LDH - Greater than 10 x normal; HCG - Greater than 50,000; AFP - Greater than 10,000 |
Also Known As
This data element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Formerly | S CATEGORY FINAL PRETREATMENT |
| Plural | S CATEGORY CODES |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Data Set | Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set - Urological | references in description S CATEGORY CODE |
| Data Element | S CATEGORY CODE | references in description S CATEGORY CODE |
