HCG, PLASMA OR SERUM QUANTITATIVE, PREGNANCY

Test Code

LAB142

Preferred Specimen

Collect: One 4.5 mL light green toptube

Minimum Volume

Minimum Collection Volume: 5 mL blood(Adult)

Other Acceptable Specimens

Red, dark green or gold top tube

Instructions

UML Test Code: HCG Instructions: Sample must be centrifuged within two hours of collection. Serum/plasma must be removed from the red cells and put into aliquot tubes following centrifugation.

Transport Container

Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
UML Test Code: HCG
Instructions: Sample must be centrifuged within
two hours of collection. Serum/plasma must be removed from the red
cells and put into aliquot tubes following centrifugation.

Transport Temperature

Transport Temperature: Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Stability: Centrifuge within 2 hours ofcollection Ambient: 24 hours Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 12 months

Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Setup Schedule

Sunday-Saturday

Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Bluefield Pavilion Campus
Berkeley Medical Center
Braxton County Memorial
Camden Clark Medical Center
Camden Clark Medical Center
Fairmont Medical Center
Garrett Regional Medical Center
Jackson General Hospital
Jefferson Medical Center
Princeton Community Hospital
Potomac Valley Hospital
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
Summersville Regional Medical Center
St. Joseph’s Hospital
United Hospital Center
Uniontown Hospital
Wetzel County Hospital
Wheeling 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.