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81552 - Oncology (uveal melanoma), mRNA, gene expression profiling by real-time RT-PCR of

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Procedure / ServiceOncology (uveal melanoma), mRNA, gene expression profiling by real-time RT-PCR of
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each additional single drug or drug combination (List separately in addition to code - 81546 Oncology (thyroid), mRNA, gene expression analysis of 10,196 genes, utilizing fine needle aspirate, algorithm reported as a categorical result (eg, benign or suspicious) 81552 Oncology (uveal melanoma), mRNA, gene expression profiling by real-time RT-PCR of 15 genes (12 content and 3 housekeeping), utilizing fine needle aspirate or formalin- fixed paraffin-embedded tissue, algorithm reported as risk of metastasis

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