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Revision as of 04:51, 25 October 2017
This article covers L4E rule 7 for the 2014 L4E workload system. An overview of the L4E rules is found in the L4E rules of 2014.
The definitive reference for the rule is found on the CAP-ACP website.[1]
Overview
- This rule applies to specimens with additional stains and/or diagnostic (class 1) immunostains.
Note:
- Class 2 immunostains (e.g. ER/PR/HER2 for breast cancer) are covered by rule 8.
Details
Details
| Specimen type(s) | Weight (L4E) | Details | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| All specimen types | 0.15 L4E/immunostain slide, 0.15 L4E/non-onerous special stains | does not include class 2 IHC tests (e.g. ER/PR/HER2 for breast ca), does not include so called onerous special stains (see below), 1 IHC = 0.33 L4E, 2 IHC = 0.66 L4E, 3 IHC = 1 L4E ... | 2 lung cores with CRC demonstrated with 5 IHC = 1 L4E (rule 1) + 5 x 0.15 L4E |
| All specimen types | 0.5 L4E/onerous special stain | Warthin-Starry stain, ZN stain, Fite stain | one lung core biopsy with granulomas - ZN, GMS, PASD done = 1 (rule 1) + 0.5 + 2 x 0.15 L4E |
Note:
- Class 2 IHC tests are covered by L4E rule 8.
See also
References
- ↑ Workload and Workforce Committee of the CAP-ACP. Workload Measurement Guidelines. Canadian Association of Pathologists (CAP-ACP). 2014. URL: https://www.cap-acp.org/cmsUploads/CAP/File/CAP-ACP%202014%20Workload%20FINAL.pdf. Accessed on: 17 October 2017.