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81546 - aspirate, algorithm reported as a categorical result (eg, benign or suspicious)

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Procedure / Serviceaspirate, algorithm reported as a categorical result (eg, benign or suspicious)
Procedure / Service Description

Endocrinology, Biochemical Assays Of Seven Analytes Utilizing Serum Or Plasma, Algorithm - 81545 algorithm reported as a categorical result (eg, benign or suspicious) Oncology (thyroid), mRNA, gene expression analysis of 10,196 genes, utilizing fine needle 81546 aspirate, algorithm reported as a categorical result (eg, benign or suspicious) Oncology (prostate), promoter methylation profiling by real-time PCR of 3 genes (GSTP1, APC, RASSF1), utilizing formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue, algorithm reported as a likelihood

Likely documents
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  • Submit clinical notes if requested by the plan
Next actions
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