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Definition

The results of a molecular pathology test for genetic and molecular abnormalities in a person with cancer, as represented by text.

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Representation

This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Molecular test results (other) code X[X(19)] ".
Data Type String
Format X[X(19)]
Maximum character length 20

Comments

Guide for use:

Record results of a molecular pathology test for genetic and molecular abnormalities in a person with cancer in text.

Molecular testing is usually performed for cancer when the result may influence treatment.

This should be collected for people with cancer where pathology data is available.

Comments:
The presence of genetic or molecular abnormalities may be of clinical significance and influence treatment decisions.

References

Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia 2010. Lung cancer structured reporting protocol. 1st Edition (Version 1.0). Surry Hills, NSW: Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia

Harris TJR & McCormick F 2010. The molecular pathology of cancer. Nat. Rev. Clin. Oncol. 7:251-265


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