Organization

Field Name

ID

Required

KCR

Chromosome 8q Status

34021

yes 

SEER

Chromosome 8q Status

3822

yes 

Note 1 Physician statement of chromosome 8q 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.

Note 3 See also Chromosome 3 Status (NAACCR Data Item #3821)

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