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HCG

Message
PLEASE NOTE: SAMPLE TYPE CHANGE as of 10/23/2018
Gold SST or LG-RED (serum) required.
 


Test Code
HCG


Alias/See Also
HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN


CPT Codes
84702

Preferred Specimen
PLASMA


Other Acceptable Specimens
SERUM


Transport Container
MIINT


Transport Temperature
REF-2 DAYS


Setup Schedule
Set Up:
Report Available:


Reference Range
HCG(quanitative)mIU/mL 0Y 00M F 0.5-2.9 0Y 00M M 0.5-2.7


Clinical Significance
This test is used to confirm pregnancy, diagnosis an ectopic pregnancy, and to monitor a pregnancy that may be failing.


Performing Laboratory
LMH - Chemistry x3739 or 3764



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.