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Hyperglycosylated hCG (h-hCG)
Test Code11303
CPT Codes
83520
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 10 months
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 10 months
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues-Fri; Report available: 3 days
Reference Range
<1.0 mcg/L
Clinical Significance
Hyperglycosylated hCG (h-hCG), formerly known as ITA, as a single analyte can be used as a marker for detecting pregnancy in the early weeks of gestation. For use in first and second trimester screening, please see the First Trimester Maternal Serum Screen or the Penta Screen, respectively.
