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Oncology (Merkel cell carcinoma), detection of antibodies to the Merkel cell polyoma virus capsid protein (VP1), serum, reported as positive or negative

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Short Descr ONC MERKEL CLL CARC SRM +/-
Medium Descr ONC MERKEL CELL CARC DETCJ ANTB SERUM REPRTD +/-
Long Descr Oncology (Merkel cell carcinoma), detection of antibodies to the Merkel cell polyoma virus capsid protein (VP1), serum, reported as positive or negative
CLIA Waived (QW) No
APC Status Indicator Conditionally packaged laboratory tests
Berenson-Eggers TOS (BETOS) none
MUE 1
90 Reference (outside) laboratory: when laboratory procedures are performed by a party other than the treating or reporting physician or other qualified health care professional, the procedure may be identified by adding modifier 90 to the usual procedure number.
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2019-01-01 Added First appearance in code book.
2018-07-01 Added Code added.
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