The type of pathology investigation carried out.
Note: This item does not adhere to NHS England Data Design Principles but cannot be changed for this version of the data set as it is included in the Royal College of Pathologists data set only. It should not be used in any other data set until the Data Design Principles are met.
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 |