The type of pathology investigation carried out.
National Codes:
| CY | Cytology |
| BU | Biopsy NOS (Not otherwise specified) |
| EX | Excision |
| PE | Partial Excision |
| RE | Radical Excision |
| FE | Further Excision |
| CU | Curettage |
| SB | Shave Biopsy |
| PB | Punch Biopsy |
| IB | Incisional Biopsy |
| 99 | Uncertain/other |
| 9 | Uncertain/other (Retired 1 January 2013) |
This attribute is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| formerly | PATHOLOGY INVESTIGATION TYPE CODES |
| plural | PATHOLOGY INVESTIGATION TYPES |
