Test Details
Mnemonic
HCGT
Ordering Code
3400034
CPT-4 Code(s)
84702
Specimen Information
Collect
Serum separator tube (SST)
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 1.0 mL serum refrigerated in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Red top
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Immunoassay
Reference Range
Males: <5 mIU/mL
Females, Non-pregnant or Premenopausal: <5 mIU/mL
Females, Postmenopausal: <10 mIU/mL
Females, Non-pregnant or Premenopausal: <5 mIU/mL
Females, Postmenopausal: <10 mIU/mL
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes