L4E rules of 2014
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The article provides an overivew of the L4E rules of 2014. An introduction to L4E is found in the Level 4 equivalent article.
The definitive reference for the rules is found on the CAP-ACP website.[1]
Overview
| Rule | Specimen type(s) | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | All biopsies | L4E rule 1-3 |
| 2 | Core biopsies | L4E rule 1-3 |
| 3 | Curettage specimens/fragmented tissue | L4E rule 1-3 |
| 4 | Resections, benign | L4E rule 4 |
| 5 | Specimens with synoptics | L4E rule 5 |
| 6 | Extra levels/blocks | L4E rule 6 |
| 7 | Diagnostic stains/immunostains | L4E rule 7-8 |
| 8 | Special studies | L4E rule 7-8 |
| 9 | Radical resections | L4E rule 9 |
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.