NEEDLE CORE BIOPSY RESULT CODE (AXILLARY LYMPH NODE)
The needle core Biopsy result for the axillary Lymph Node obtained from a PATIENT during a Breast Cancer Care Spell.
Format / Length
an3
Description
NEEDLE CORE BIOPSY RESULT CODE (AXILLARY LYMPH NODE) is the same as attribute
NEEDLE CORE BIOPSY RESULT CODE FOR AXILLARY LYMPH NODE.
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 |
|---|---|
| B1 | Normal (Retired 1 April 2020) |
| B2 | Benign (Retired 1 April 2020) |
| B3 | Uncertain malignant potential (Retired 1 April 2020) |
| B4 | Suspicious (Retired 1 April 2020) |
| B5 | Malignant (Retired 1 April 2020) |
| LB1 | Inadequate/unsatisfactory |
| LB2 | Normal/Benign |
| LB3 | Uncertain |
| LB4 | Suspicious |
| LB5 | Malignant |
Also Known As
This Data Element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Plural | NEEDLE CORE BIOPSY RESULT CODES (AXILLARY LYMPH NODE) |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Data Set | Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set - Pathology: Breast | references in description NEEDLE CORE BIOPSY RESULT CODE (AXILLARY LYMPH NODE) |