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hCG Serum, Qualitative

Test Code
LAB144


Alias/See Also
Serum Pregnancy; Serum hCG;


CPT Codes
84703

Preferred Specimen
3 ml (2.0 ml minimum) SST (gold) whole blood


Minimum Volume
1 ml serum


Instructions
After centrifugation, if not in gel barrier tube, pour off plasma or serum into an aliquot tube


Transport Temperature
Room Temp


Specimen Stability
Separated from cells: 8 hours room temp, 48 hours refrigerated


Methodology
Monoclonal Antibody Immunoassay

Setup Schedule
Mon- Sun


Reference Range
By report


Performing Laboratory
Piedmont Athens Regional



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.