Laboratory Question for the Week of September 16, 2024

Question:

What codes do we report for in situ Hybridization when it comes to multiplex staining procedures?

Answer:

For multiplex staining procedures, report 88374 or 88377 (depending on manual vs. computer-assisted) for multiple antibodies on a probe by a single staining procedure.

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