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Chorionic Gonadotropin (Beta-hCG), Quantitative, Serum

Test Code
HCGQ


CPT Codes
84702

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL serum


Transport Container
Serum separator tube/Gold top tube.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature.


Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Enzyme Immunoassay

Reference Range
Female:Non pregnant premenopausal < or =1 mIU/mL
Female:Postmenopausal < or = 7 mIU/mL
Male < or = 2 mIU/mL


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.




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.