21894-1

LOINC 2.82

Regional lymph nodes examined [#] Specimen

Reg LN examined Spec

Definition

  • Records the total number of regional lymph nodes that were removed and examined by the pathologist. Beginning with tumors diagnosed on or after January 1, 2004, this item is a component of the Collaborative Stage system. Tumors diagnosed from 1988 through 2003, this item is a part of the 10-digit EOD [779], detailed site-specific codes for anatomic EOD. This data item serves as a quality measure of the pathologic and surgical evaluation and treatment of the patient... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11

Component

  • Regional lymph nodes examined

Specimen / system

  • Specimen

Class

  • TUMRRGT

Property

  • Num

Scale

  • Qn

Related names

  • Cnt; Count; LN exam; Number; Oncology; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Reg LN examined; Spec; TUMOR REGISTRY(NAACCR)

Index terms

  • Cnt
  • Count
  • LN exam
  • Number
  • Oncology
  • Point in time
  • QNT
  • Quan
  • Quant
  • Quantitative
  • Random
  • Reg LN examined
  • Spec
  • TUMOR REGISTRY(NAACCR)