MICROSATELLITE OR IN-TRANSIT METASTASIS PRESENCE INDICATION CODE
An indication of whether there is evidence of microsatellite or in-transit metastasis (intralymphatic metastatic CELLS that have separated from the main Tumour) present during a Skin Cancer Care Spell.
Format / Length
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Description
MICROSATELLITE OR IN-TRANSIT METASTASIS PRESENCE INDICATION CODE is the same as
MICROSATELLITE OR IN-TRANSIT METASTASIS PRESENCE INDICATION CODE
Note: This item does not adhere to NHS England Data Design Principles but cannot be changed for this version of the data set as it is included in the Royal College of Pathologists data set only. It should not be used in any other data set until the Data Design Principles are met.
National Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| Y | Yes - there is evidence of microsatellite or in-transit metastasis (Retired 1 April 2024) |
| N | No - there is no evidence of microsatellite or in-transit metastasis (Retired 1 April 2024) |
| 1 | Present |
| 2 | Not Identified |
| U | Uncertain (Unable to give a definitive answer) |
Default Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| X | Cannot be assessed |
| 9 | Not Known (Not Recorded) (Retired 1 April 2024) |
Also Known As
This Data Element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Formerly | MICROSATELLITE OR IN-TRANSIT METASTASIS INDICATOR, MICROSATELLITE OR IN-TRANSIT METASTASIS INDICATION CODE |
| Plural | MICROSATELLITE OR IN-TRANSIT METASTASIS PRESENCE INDICATION CODES |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Data Set | Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set - Pathology: Skin | references in description MICROSATELLITE OR IN-TRANSIT METASTASIS PRESENCE INDICATION CODE |