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Version 25
Data Item #3932: LDH Lab Value

* indicates required field

Length: 7
Source of Standard: NAACCR
Section Name: Stage/Prognostic Factors
Year Implemented: 2018
Version Implemented: 18
Record Types: A, M, C, I

XML NAACCR ID: ldhPretreatmentLabValue

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: . - No recommendations

Description:

LDH (Lactate Dehydrogenase) Lab Value, measured in serum, is a predictor of treatment response, progression-free survival and overall survival for patients with Stage IV melanoma of the skin.

Rationale:

LDH (Lactate Dehydrogenase) Lab Value is a Registry Data Collection Variable in AJCC. It was previously collected as LDH Pretreatment Lab Value and Melanoma Skin, CS SSF# 5.

Item Data Type:

text

Allowable Values

0.0, 0.1-99999.9, XXXXX.1, XXXXX.7, XXXXX.8, XXXXX.9

Codes:

0.0

0.0 (U/L)

0.1-99999.9

0.1-99,999.9 U/L

XXXXX.1

100,000 U/L or greater

XXXXX.7

Test ordered, results not in chart

XXXXX.8

Not applicable: Information not collected for this case
(If this item is required by your standard setter, use of code XXXXX.8 will result in an edit error.)

XXXXX.9

Not documented in medical record
LDH (Lactate Dehydrogenase) Pretreatment 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.