PERITONEAL CYTOLOGY RESULT CODE
The result of the peritoneal (the serous membrane that forms the lining of the abdominal cavity or the coelom) cytology during a Gynaecological Cancer Care Spell.
Format / Length
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Description
PERITONEAL CYTOLOGY RESULT CODE is the same as attribute
PERITONEAL CYTOLOGY RESULT 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 |
|---|---|
| 1 | Positive |
| 2 | Negative |
| 3 | Indeterminate |
| 4 | Not received (no peritoneal cytology sent with the resection specimen) |
Default Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| X | Not Sent (Specimen not sent to the Pathology Laboratory (Retired 1 April 2024) |
Also Known As
This Data Element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Plural | PERITONEAL CYTOLOGY RESULT CODES |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Data Set | Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set - Pathology: Gynaecological | references in description PERITONEAL CYTOLOGY RESULT CODE |