NAACCR Item #3870: LDH Upper Limits of Normal
| Item # | Length | Source of Standard | Section Name | Year Implemented | Version Implemented | XML NAACCR ID | Parent XML Element |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3870 | 3 | NAACCR | Stage/Prognostic Factors | 2018 | 18 | ldhUpperLimitsOfNormal | 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
LDH (Lactate Dehydrogenase), an enzyme involved in converting sugars to energy in the body, is elevated in some malignancies. LDH level is a prognostic factor for patients with Stage IV melanoma. This data Item refers to the Upper Limit of Normal in the laboratory test used to interpret the Serum LDH result.
Rationale
LDH (Lactate Dehydrogenase) Upper Limits of Normal is a Registry Data Collection Variable in AJCC. It was previously collected as Melanoma Skin, CS SSF# 6.
Allowable Values
001-999, XX8, XX9
Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 001-999 | 001 - 999 upper limit of normal (Exact upper limit of normal) |
| XX8 | Not applicable: Information not collected for this case (If this information is required by your standard setter, use of code XX8 may result in an edit error.) |
| XX9 | Not documented in medical record LDH Upper Limit 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.