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Length: 1
Source of Standard: NAACCR
Section Name: Stage/Prognostic Factors
Year Implemented: 2018
Version Implemented: 18
Record Types: A, M, C, I

XML NAACCR ID: highRiskCytogenetics

Parent XML Element: Tumor

Required Status:

NPCR Collect: . - No recommendations
CoC Collect: RS - Required, site specific
SEER Collect: RS - Required, site specific
CCCR Collect: RS* - Required, site specific; when available

Description:

High Risk Cytogenetics is defined as one or more of t(4;14), t(14;16), or del 17p identified from FISH test results and is part of the staging criteria for plasma cell myeloma.

Rationale:

High Risk Cytogenetics is a prognostic factor required in AJCC 8th edition, Chapter 82 Plasma Cell Myeloma and Plasma Cell Disorders, for staging of plasma cell myeloma.

Item Data Type:

text

Allowable Values

0, 1, 5, 7, 9

Codes:

0

High-risk cytogenetics not identified/not present

1

High-risk cytogenetics present

5

Schema Discriminator 1: Plasma Cell Myeloma Terminology coded to 1 or 9

7

Test ordered, results not in chart

9

Not documented in medical record
High Risk Cytogenetics not assessed or unknown if assessed

Code Notes:

Each Site-Specific Data Item (SSDI) applies only to selected primary sites, histologies, and years of diagnosis. Depending on applicability and standard-setter requirements, SSDIs may be left blank.