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Pregnancy Screen, Serum

Test Code
PREGS


Preferred Specimen
Serum (Gold Top)


Minimum Volume
0.5mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum (Red Top)


Instructions
Separate serum from blood as soon as clotting is complete to avoid hemolysis


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature (15-30°C)


Specimen Stability
2-8°C for up to 48 hours, -20°C for up to 3 months


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




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.