UnitedHealthcare is delaying the implementation of the clinical and pathology Laboratory Test Registry Protocol until further notice. This includes registration of non-genetic tests and placement of test codes on claims for non-genetic tests, there is no need to register non-genetic tests at this time.
The Lab Test Registry will continue to be available for genetic and molecular lab tests to support the Genetic and Molecular Lab Test Prior Authorization & Advanced Notification (PAAN) program.
Laboratory Test Registry Protocol
UnitedHealthcare is delaying the implementation of the clinical and pathology Laboratory Test Registry Protocol until further notice. This includes registration of non-genetic tests and placement of test codes on claims for non-genetic tests, there is no need to register non-genetic tests at this time.
The Lab Test Registry will continue to be available for genetic and molecular lab tests to support the Genetic and Molecular Lab Test Prior Authorization & Advanced Notification (PAAN) program.
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