Beta-hCG, CSF (Tumor) (LABCORP)

Test Code
1231100654


Alias/See Also
LAB1916: Beta-hCG Tumor Marker Qt, CSF | LABCORP EAP: 816477


CPT Codes
84702x1

Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: CSF 1 (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5


Other Acceptable Specimens
LABCORP LAB: STERILE CONTAINER: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: CSF 2: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: CSF 3: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: CSF 4: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5


Transport Temperature
Specimen Type: Container: Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube or lavender-top (EDTA) tube Storage: FREEZE Special Instructions: Testing referred to Inter Science IS#- Specimen Collection: Serum/plasma should be seperated from cells within 2 hours of venipuncture. Send serum/plasma in a plastic transport tube. Method: Radioimmunoassay (RIA) Stability Room Temp: Not Available Refrigerated: Not Available Frozen: Not Available


Report Available
LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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.