Data Last Updated: June 9, 2025

NAACCR Item #3822: Chromosome 8q Status

Item # Length Source of Standard Section Name Year Implemented Version Implemented XML NAACCR ID Parent XML Element
3822 1 NAACCR Stage/Prognostic Factors 2018 18 chromosome8qStatus Tumor
Required Status:

NPCR Collect: No recommendation
CoC Collect: Required, site specific
SEER Collect: Collected by SEER from CoC-accredited hospitals
CCCR Collect: No recommendation

Description
Chromosome 8q Status refers to gain in Chromosome 8q, which is a prognostic factor for uveal melanoma.
Rationale
Chromosome 8q Status is a Registry Data Collection Variable in AJCC. This data item was previously collected as Uveal Melanoma, CS SSF# 7.
Allowable Values
0, 1, 7-9
Codes
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
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.