HCG Qualitative, Serum

Message
SRHC Clients:

Gives a positive or negative answer.

Transport room temp <2 hours if cells and serum are not seperated.
Transport refrigerated same day if cells and serum are seperated.


Test Code
HCG


Alias/See Also
Pregnancy Test, Serum Qualitative


CPT Codes
84703

Preferred Specimen
1 gold tube


Transport Container
1 gold tube or 1 red tube


Specimen Stability
48 hrs if refrigerated.  Refirgerate within 4 hours.


Methodology
Monoclonal Antibody

Setup Schedule
24/7


Report Available
4-8 hrs


Reference Range
See patient report.




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.