Chromosome 8q Status
Notes
**Note 1:** Physician statement of chromosome 8q status can be used to code this data item when no other information is available. **Note 2:** Monosomy 3, especially if combined with a frequently coexisting gain in chromosome 8q, is independently associated with metastatic risk. Chromosome 3 and 8 statuses may be determined with karyotyping or fluorescent in situ hybridization. **Note 3:** See also 3821: Chromosome 3 Status.| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | No gain in chromosome 8q |
| 1 | Gain in chromosome 8q |
| 7 | Test ordered, results not in chart |
| 8 | Not applicable: Information not collected for this case (If this information is required by your standard setter, use of code 8 may result in an edit error.) |
| 9 | Not documented in medical record Chromosome 8q status not assessed or unknown if assessed |