OBR-3 Filler Order Number #00217 (HL7) Path Report Number
7090
20
HL7
4560-4579
Description
Unique sequential number assigned by a laboratory to the first report for this case.
This item accommodates only one path report. When information is available for more than one path report, enter the path report number(s) in Path Report No 2 through Path Report No 5 [7091-7094]. Information in this data item should refer to the path report described in data items 7010, 7100, 7190, and 7480.
Rationale
Describes the first pathology report contributing to this cancer abstract. The pathology report number provides a cross reference that identifies the specimen at the pathology facility. It may be useful for follow back with the pathology facility.