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Chorionic Gonadotropin (Beta-hCG), Quantitative, Serum

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Sunday


Test Code
QHCG


CPT Codes
84702

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL plasma


Instructions
Draw blood in an PST tube. Spin down and send 1.0 mL plasma refrigerated.


Transport Container
PST tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology
Chemiluminescence

Reference Range
<2.39


Clinical Significance
Useful for confirmation of pregnancy and diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy, threatened aboration and multiple gestation. It is also useful as an aid in the determination of gestational age.



Last Updated: September 3, 2010


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.