* indicates required field
Length: 40
Source of Standard: SEER
Section Name: Patient-Confidential
Year Implemented: 2011
Version Implemented: 12.2
Record Types: A, M, C
XML NAACCR ID: nameLast
Parent XML Element: Patient
Alternate Names:
- Last Name (CoC)
Required Status:
NPCR Collect: R - Required
CoC Collect: S - Supplementary/recommended
SEER Collect: R - Required
CCCR Collect: R - Required
Description:
Last name of the patient.
General Notes:
Note: Refer to the SEER Program Coding and Staging Manual.
Format:
Mixed case, left justified. Truncate name if more than 40 characters long.
Item Data Type:
text
Allowable Values
Spaces, hyphens and apostrophes are allowed. Do not use other punctuation.