AFP, TUMOR MARKER (SERIAL)

Message
"The account must submit the patient's Social Security number to monitor. Values obtained with different assay methods should not be used interchangeably in serial testing. It is recommended that only one assay method be used consistently to monitor each patient's course of therapy. To order this test without the serial monitor service, see a-Fetoprotein (AFP), Serum, Tumor Marker (002253), which includes a complete description of the assay
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Test Code
480012


Alias/See Also
Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP), Serum, Tumor Marker (Serial Monitor)


CPT Codes
82105

Includes
"Long-term serial monitoring of results; color graphic summary report
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The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.