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Data Standards and Data Dictionary

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Length: 5
Source of Standard: NAACCR
Section Name: Stage/Prognostic Factors
Year Implemented: 2018
Version Implemented: 18
Record Types: A, M, C, I

XML NAACCR ID: psaLabValue

Parent XML Element: Tumor

Required Status:

NPCR Collect: RS - Required, site specific
CoC Collect: RS - Required, site specific
SEER Collect: RS - Required, site specific
CCCR Collect: RS* - Required, site specific; when available

Description:

PSA (Prostatic Specific Antigen) is a protein produced by cells of the prostate gland and is elevated in patients with prostate cancer. This data item pertains to PSA lab value.

Rationale:

This data item is required for prognostic stage grouping in AJCC 8th edition, Chapter 58, Prostate. It was previously collected as Prostate, CS SSF# 1.

Item Data Type:

text

Allowable Values

0.1, 0.2-999.9, XXX.1, XXX.2, XXX.3, XXX.7, XXX.9

Codes:

0.1

0.1 or less nanograms/milliliter (ng/ml)
(Exact value to nearest tenth of ng/ml)

0.2-999.9

0.2-999.9 ng/ml
(Exact value to nearest tenth of ng/ml)

XXX.1

1,000 ng/ml or greater

XXX.2

Lab value not available, physician states PSA is negative/normal

XXX.3

Lab value not available, physician states PSA is positive/elevated/high

XXX.7

Test ordered, results not in chart

XXX.9

Not documented in medical record
PSA lab value 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.