hCG, Total, Quantitative : 8396

Test Code
BHCGC or 8396


Alias/See Also
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG),Chorionic Gonadotropin


CPT Codes
84702

Transport Container
Specimen:
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL


Transport Temperature
Room temperature.


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 28 days


Methodology
Immunoassay

Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday


Report Available
1 day


Limitations
Values from different assay methods may vary. The use of this assay to monitor or to diagnose patients with cancer or any condition unrelated to pregnancy has not been cleared or approved by the FDA or the manufacturer of the assay.


Reference Range
Male                                                  <5 mIU/mL  
Female   
  Non-pregnant or Premenopausal <5 mIU/mL 
  Postmenopausal                             <10 mIU/mL 


Clinical Significance
hCG may reach detectable limits within 7-10 days of conception. hCG is produced by the placenta and reaches a peak between the 7th and 10th week of gestation. hCG is a glycoprotein hormone produced by the syncytiotrophoblast of the placenta and secreted during normal pregnancy and with pathologic conditions such as hydatidiform mole, choriocarcinoma and testicular neoplasm.  Order hCG, Total, Qualitative, Urine, if hCG serum result is inconsistent with clinical presentation.


Performing Laboratory
med fusion



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.