Why were PLA codes 0285U and 0365U revised in 2026?
PLA code 0285U was revised to reflect a change in the test description and methodology, specifically in how the results are reported, while 0365U was updated to provide greater clarity on the specific details and application of the test. Oncology, disease progression, and response monitoring to radiation, chemotherapy, or other systemic cancer treatments, cell-free DNA, quantitative branched chain DNA amplification, plasma, reported in ng/mL
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