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hCG, Total, Peritoneal Fluid

Test Code
17587


CPT Codes
84702

Preferred Specimen
3 mL peritoneal fluid collected in a sterile transport tube


Minimum Volume
2 mL


Transport Temperature
Frozen


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


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


Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule
A.M. Sets up 1 day a week.


Report Available
Reports in 1 day.


Clinical Significance
Demonstration of elevated hCG in peritoneal fluid is suggestive of the presence of a neoplasm




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.