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hCG, Total, Qualitative

Test Code
HCGQL


Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.3 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Heparinized plasma


Transport Container
Serum separator tube (SST)


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cool packs)


Specimen Stability
 Refrigerated: 7 days


Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule
24/7


Report Available
Same day


Limitations
Heterophilic antibodies may produce low false-positive results; urinary hCG is negative if "phantom" hCG is suspected. Pituitary secretion may be a source of low level hCG in post menopausal women.


Reference Range
MaleNegative
Female 
  Non-pregnantNegative
  PregnantPositive


Clinical Significance
This test should be used only to determine pregnancy.




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.