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 extra blocks and levels.
Details
| Specimen type(s) | Weight (L4E) | Details | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| All specimens with extra blocks request by the pathologist | 1 L2/additional block or 0.15 L4E/additional block | 1 extra block (EB) = 0.3 L4E, 2 EB = 0.6 L4E, 3 EB = 1 L4E, 4 EB = 1.33 L4E | colorectal cancer in 33 blocks with 11 lymph nodes, 3 more blocks submitted = 11 L4E (rule 9) + 1 L4E |
| All specimens with levels request by the pathologist | 1 L1/3 levels, 0.15 L4E/3 levels | 1-3 levels = 0.15 L4E, 4-6 levels = 0.3 L4E, 7-9 levels = 0.45 L4E | normal colorectal mucosa submitted as polyp + 3 deepers cut = 0.5 + 0.15 L4E |
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.