Pancreatic Polypeptide (Serial Monitor)
Pancreatic Polypeptide (Serial Monitor)
    
Number
480704
CPT
83519
Test Includes
Long-term serial monitoring of results; color graphic summary report
Special Instructions
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, use test 146704. For a complete test description, see Pancreatic Polypeptide above.
Limitations
This procedure may be considered by Medicare and other carriers as investigational and, therefore, may not be payable as a covered benefit for patients.

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