Beta HCG Quant/Progesterone

Message

For Specimen Integrity during Extreme Weather see the “Lockbox Usage in Extreme Weather” document at the top of this page.

Test Code

HCGPR

Alias/See Also

70332

CPT Codes
84144;84702

Includes

Includes: HCG serum Quantitative (70331), Progesterone (70330)

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum (SST). (minimum 0.5 mL)

Instructions

Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minuties. Centrifuge the SST for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.

Transport Container

SST (speckled top) tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature = 8 hours
Refrigerated = 2 days centrifuged
Frozen = n/a

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

Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.

Methodology
See Individual components

Setup Schedule

7 am Monday til 10 pm Saturday
RI

Report Available

1 day excluding weekends

Clinical Significance

See Individual Tests

Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439

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.