Organization

Field Name

ID

Required

KCR

Chromosome 3 Status

34020

yes 

SEER

Chromosome 3 Status

3821

yes 

Note 1 Physician statement of chromosome 3 status can be used to code this data item when no other information is available.

Note 2 Monosomy 3, especially if combined with a frequently coexisting gain in chromosome 8q, is independently associated with metastatic risk. Chromosome 3 and 8 statuses may be determined with karyotyping or fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH).

Note 3 See also Chromosome 8q Status (NAACCR Data Item #3822)

Code

Description

0

No loss of chromosome 3

1

Partial loss of chromosome 3

2

Complete loss of chromosome 3

3

Loss of chromosome 3, NOS

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 3 status not assessed or unknown if assessed