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hCG, Total, Qualitative

Test Code
8435


CPT Codes
84703

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.3 mL


Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


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


Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: Next 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.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153




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.