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88371 Protein western blot tissue

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: protein western blot, western blotting, protein detection

Protein analysis of tissue specimen using Western blot technique with probe detection for protein identification.

Clinical Context

Biochemical technique for detecting and analyzing specific proteins in tissue samples, used in research and specialized diagnostic testing.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.37
Practice Expense RVU0.00
Malpractice RVU0.00
Total RVU0.37

Est. Medicare Payment

$12.36

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

PathologyLaboratoryResearch

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