HCG, PLASMA OR SERUM QUANTITATIVE, TUMOR MARKER

Test Code
LAB3041228


CPT Codes
84702

Preferred Specimen
Collect: One light green top tube


Minimum Volume
Minimum Collection Volume: 5 mL blood(Adult)


Instructions
UML Test Code: HCGT

Instructions: Sample must be centrifuged within two hours of collection. Serum/plasma must be removed from the red cells and put into aliquot tubes following centrifugation.


Transport Container
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
UML Test Code: HCGT
Instructions: Sample must be centrifuged within
two hours of collection. Serum/plasma must be removed from the red
cells and put into aliquot tubes following centrifugation.


Transport Temperature
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Stability: Centrifuge within 2 hours ofcollection   Ambient: 24 hours   Refrigerated: 7 days   Frozen: 12 monthsAlternate Specimen: Red, dark green or gold toptube


Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay on Alinityi Upper limit of quantification: 1,125,000 mIU/mL

Setup Schedule
Sunday-Saturday


Reference Range
No reference Range.


Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Camden Clark Medical Center
Princeton Community Hospital
Uniontown Hospital




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.