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0327 : HCG, Quantitative, Serum

INFORMATION:

Alternate Name:
hCG, Quantitative, Serum; BHCG., Quant.
Methodology:
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay
Clinical Utility:
This test can be used for the early detection of and on-going monitoring of pregnancy. Determine the presence of hCG in patients with gestational trophoblastic disease; follow up molar pregnancy.

ORDERING:

Test Code:
0327-7
Turnaround Time:
1 DAY
Preferred Specimen:
2 mL SST Tube
Collection:
Container Qty Temp Stability
SST Tube 1 Refrigerate 7 DAYS
Collection Instructions:
SST: Fill tube, invert gently 5 times, label with patient name, let stand for minimum of 30 minutes, maximum of 1 hr, spin for 10-15 minutes
Alternative Specimen:
Red Top, Microtainer - Pediatric SST, Aliquot Tube-Serum, Microtainer - Pediatric Red, Aliquot Serum 7, Aliquot Serum- Red Top

Billing:

CPT Codes:
84702 x 1

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