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81542 - formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue, algorithm reported as metastasis risk score

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Procedure / Serviceformalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue, algorithm reported as metastasis risk score
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Endocrinology, Biochemical Assays Of Seven Analytes Utilizing Serum Or Plasma, Algorithm - 81541 reported as a disease-specific mortality risk score Oncology (prostate), mRNA, microarray gene expression profiling of 22 content genes, utilizing 81542 formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue, algorithm reported as metastasis risk score Oncology (thyroid), gene expression analysis of 142 genes, utilizing fine needle aspirate, 81545 algorithm reported as a categorical result (eg, benign or suspicious)

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