HCG Qualitative, Serum

Test Code
HCGQUALS - NOCO


CPT Codes
84703

Preferred Specimen
In-patient: 1 mL plasma from Green top (Lithium Heparin)

Out-patient: 1 mL serum from SST


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
1 mL serum from Serum Gel or Red Top


Specimen Stability
Temperature Time
Refrigerate 5 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis


Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday, continuously


Report Available
Same Day


Reference Range
Negative


Performing Laboratory
McKee Medical Center
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center
North Colorado Medical Center
Summit View Laboratory
Sterling Regional Medical Center
​East Morgan County 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.