| Format/Length: | an1 |
| National Codes: | |
| Default Codes: | 8 - Not Applicable (The grade does not apply to the Tumour) |
Notes:
GLEASON GRADE (BIOPSY SECONDARY) is the same as attribute GLEASON GRADE.
GLEASON GRADE (BIOPSY SECONDARY) is the highest GLEASON GRADE or the second most extensive grade for the Tumour in the Biopsy.
The value is presented in the range 3-5 and 8.
Note: If no additional grades are present, GLEASON GRADE (BIOPSY PRIMARY) and GLEASON GRADE (BIOPSY SECONDARY) are the same.
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.
This data element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| plural | GLEASON GRADES (BIOPSY SECONDARY) |