L4E rule 6 (2014)
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This article covers L4E rule 6 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 any case with extra blocks and/or levels requested by the pathologist.
Details
| Specimen type(s) | Weight (L4E) | Details | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| All specimens with extra blocks requested by the pathologist | 0.25 L4E/additional block | 1 extra block (EB) = 0.25 L4E, 2 EB = 0.5 L4E, 3 EB = 0.75 L4E, 4 EB = 1 L4E | colorectal cancer in 32 blocks with 11 lymph nodes, 4 more blocks submitted = 8 L4E (rule 9) + 1 L4E (rule 6) + 3 L4E (rule 5) |
| All specimens with levels requested by the pathologist | 0.125 L4E/3 levels (or 1 L1/3 levels) | 1-3 levels = 0.125 L4E, 4-6 levels = 0.25 L4E, 7-9 levels = 0.375 L4E | normal colorectal mucosa submitted as polyp + 3 deepers cut = 0.5 + 0.125 L4E |
Note:
- The above is in relation to the routine of the laboratory. If a lab routinely cuts 1 one slide for a particular type of case and the pathologist orders 3 deepers this rule applies.
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.