Preferred Label : Date first Dx:Date:Pt:Cancer.XXX:Qn:;
LOINC status : ACTIVE;
LOINC long common name : Date first Dx Cancer;
LOINC short name : Date first Dx Cancer;
LOINC description : Date of initial diagnosis by a recognized medical practitioner for the tumor being
reported whether clinically or microscopically confirmed. See page 81 for date format.
For more discussion on determining date of diagnosis, consult the SEER Program Manual
or COC FORDS Manual... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11;