SENTINEL NODE PROCEDURE
The type of Sentinel lymph node Biopsy carried out during a Breast Assessment.
Format / Length
an2
Description
SENTINEL NODE PROCEDURE is the same as attribute SENTINEL LYMPH NODE BIOPSY TYPE.
Permitted Codes
| Code | Description | 
|---|---|
| 01 | Blue dye | 
| 02 | Combined Isotope and Blue dye | 
Also Known As
This data element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias | 
|---|---|
| Plural | SENTINEL NODE PROCEDURES | 
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used | 
|---|---|---|
| Data Set | NHS Breast Screening Programme Central Return Data Set (KC62) | references in description SENTINEL NODE PROCEDURE | 
| Data Element | SENTINEL NODE PROCEDURE | references in description SENTINEL NODE PROCEDURE |