Hyperglycosylated hCG (h-hCG)

Test Code
11303


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


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.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042




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.