NAACCR Item #3811: Anemia
| Item # | Length | Source of Standard | Section Name | Year Implemented | Version Implemented | XML NAACCR ID | Parent XML Element |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3811 | 1 | NAACCR | Stage/Prognostic Factors | 2018 | 18 | anemia | Tumor |
Alternate Names
- RAI Classification: Anemia
Required Status:
NPCR Collect: No recommendation
CoC Collect: Required, site specific
SEER Collect: Required, site specific
CCCR Collect: Required, site specific; when available
Description
Anemia is defined by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood. In staging of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL/SLL), anemia is defined as Hgb less than 11.0 g/dL.
Rationale
Anemia is a prognostic factor required for staging of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (CLL/SLL) in AJCC 8th edition, Chapter 79, *Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas*.
Allowable Values
0, 1, 5, 6, 7, 9
Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Anemia not present Hgb >=11.0 g/dL Physician states Rai Stage 0-II |
| 1 | Anemia present Hgb <11.0 g/dL |
| 5 | Not applicable: Primary site is not C421 |
| 6 | Lab value unknown, physician states patient is anemic Physician states Rai Stage III |
| 7 | Test ordered, results not in chart |
| 9 | Not documented in medical record Anemia not assessed or unknown if assessed No Rai stage is documented in the record and there is no documentation of anemia Physician states Rai stage IV and there is no documentation of anemia |
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.