1 |
Positive histology |
2 |
Positive cytology |
3 |
Positive histology PLUS - positive immunophenotyping AND/OR positive genetic studies (Used only for hematopoietic and lymphoid neoplasms M-9590/3-9992/3) |
4 |
Positive microscopic confirmation, method not specified |
5 |
Positive laboratory test/marker study |
6 |
Direct visualization without microscopic confirmation |
7 |
Radiography and/or other imaging techniques without microscopic confirmation |
8 |
Clinical diagnosis only (other than 5, 6, or 7) |
9 |
Unknown whether or not microscopically confirmed; death certificate only |
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