Chorionic Gonadotropin (Beta-hCG) for Pregnancy, Qualitative, STAT

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


Test Code
HCGS


CPT Codes
84703

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL plasma


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


Transport Container
PST tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology
Chemiluminescence

Reference Range
Negative (reported as Positive or Negative)


Clinical Significance
Useful in the confirmation of pregnancy.



Last Updated: January 16, 2020


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.