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BHCG Tumor Marker

Test Code
BHCGTM


Alias/See Also
HCGTM


CPT Codes
84702

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL collected in a Lithium Heparin (PST)


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma – Na Heparin
Plasma – EDTA (Lavender)
Tiger top (SST)
Gold top (SST)
​Red top


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 5 days at 20-24ºC

Refrigerated: 14 days at 2-8°C

Frozen: 12 months at -­20°C. Freeze only once.


Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay

Setup Schedule
Sun - Sat


Report Available
Same day


Performing Laboratory
Frederick Health Laboratory
400 W 7th Street
Frederick, MD 21701


Last Updated: October 24, 2024


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.