If the biomarker in the trial protocol is not listed in NCIt, the Research Scientist can request a new permissible biomarker value.
How to Request New Permissible Values for Biomarkers
Search for the trial of interest. For instructions, refer to Searching for Trials in PA.
In the search results, click the NCI Trial Identifier link for that trial. The Trial Identification page appears.
On the Trial Identification page, check out the trial. For instructions, refer to Checking In and Checking Out Trials. (This checkout step is optional for Super Abstractors.)
On the Scientific Data menu, click Markers. The Markers page appears.
- Click Add. The Add Marker page appears.
- Next to the Name field, click NCIt. The Marker Search in NCIt window appears.
Click Create Biomarker Request.
The EVS Term Suggestion page (https://ncitermform.nci.nih.gov/ncitermform/)Â will open in a new browser window. Fill out all required information and select Submit.
The request is sent to EVS for processing. If approved, the new term will be available to search through NCIt.
