NAACCR Item #3932: LDH Lab Value
| Item # | Length | Source of Standard | Section Name | Year Implemented | Version Implemented | XML NAACCR ID | Parent XML Element |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3932 | 7 | NAACCR | Stage/Prognostic Factors | 2018 | 18 | ldhPretreatmentLabValue | Tumor |
Required Status:
NPCR Collect: Required, site specific
CoC Collect: Required, site specific
SEER Collect: Required, site specific
CCCR Collect: No recommendation
Description
LDH (Lactate Dehydrogenase) Lab Value, measured in serum, is a predictor of treatment response, progression-free survival and overall survival for patients with Stage IV melanoma of the skin.
Rationale
LDH (Lactate Dehydrogenase) Lab Value is a Registry Data Collection Variable in AJCC. It was previously collected as LDH Pretreatment Lab Value and Melanoma Skin, CS SSF# 5.
Allowable Values
0.0, 0.1-99999.9, XXXXX.1, XXXXX.7, XXXXX.8, XXXXX.9
Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 (U/L) |
| 0.1-99999.9 | 0.1-99,999.9 U/L |
| XXXXX.1 | 100,000 U/L or greater |
| XXXXX.7 | Test ordered, results not in chart |
| XXXXX.8 | Not applicable: Information not collected for this case (If this item is required by your standard setter, use of code XXXXX.8 will result in an edit error.) |
| XXXXX.9 | Not documented in medical record LDH (Lactate Dehydrogenase) Pretreatment Lab Value 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.