Test Directory
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| HCGTM | ||||
| Test Name | ||||
| Beta-hCG, Tumor Marker | ||||
| CPT Codes | ||||
| 84702 | ||||
| Expected Turnaround Time | ||||
| 1 - 2 day | ||||
| Clinical Utility | ||||
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hCG may reach detectable limits within 7-10 days of conception. hCG is produced by the placenta and reaches a peak between the 7th and 10th week of gestation. hCG is a glycoprotein hormone produced by the syncytiotrophoblast of the placenta and secreted during normal pregnancy and with pathologic conditions such as hydatidiform mole, choriocarcinoma and testicular neoplasm. |
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| Specimen and Container Info | ||||
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Specimen Type: Serum Preferred Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator Alternate Collection Container: Red Top, Plain Desired Specimen Volume: 1 mL |
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| Transport Instructions | ||||
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Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. |
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| Methodology | ||||
| Immunoassay | ||||
| Reference Intervals | ||||
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See patient report. |
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| Limitations | ||||
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Values from different assay methods may vary. The use of this assay to monitor or to diagnose patients with cancer or any condition unrelated to pregnancy has not been cleared or approved by the FDA or the manufacturer of the assay. |
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| Reference Lab | ||||
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute | ||||
| Testing Schedule | ||||
| Routine, Monday - Saturday | ||||
The American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published by HNL Lab Medicine are guidelines and are intended for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the exclusive responsibility of the billing entity. View the Terms.
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