PATHOLOGY INVESTIGATION TYPE

Format / Length

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Description

PATHOLOGY INVESTIGATION TYPE is the same as attribute PATHOLOGY INVESTIGATION TYPE.

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
CY	Cytology
BU	Biopsy NOS (Not otherwise specified)
EX	Excision
PE	Partial Excision
RE	Radical Excision
FE	Further Excision
CU	Curettage
SB	Shave Biopsy
PB	Punch Biopsy
IB	Incisional Biopsy
99	Uncertain/other
9	Uncertain/other (Retired 1 January 2013)

Also Known As

This Data Element is also known by these names:

Context	Alias
Plural	PATHOLOGY INVESTIGATION TYPES

Where Used

Type	Link	How used
Data Set	Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set - Pathology: Core	references in description PATHOLOGY INVESTIGATION TYPE

Attribute