MITOTIC INDEX (SKIN CANCER)
The recorded value for a CLINICAL INVESTIGATION RESULT ITEM.
Format / Length
max n3
Description
MITOTIC INDEX (SKIN CANCER) is the outcome of the Clinical Investigation which measures the PATIENT's mitotic index (a count of how fast cancer CELLS are dividing and growing) during a Skin Cancer Care Spell, where the UNIT OF MEASUREMENT is 'Square Millimetre (mm 2)'.
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.
Also Known As
This Data Element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Formerly | MITOTIC RATE (SKIN) |
| Plural | MITOTIC INDEXES (SKIN CANCER) |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Data Set | Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set - Pathology: Skin | references in description MITOTIC INDEX (SKIN CANCER) |