hCG, Total, Quantitative (Daytime)

hCG, Total, Quantitative (Daytime)

Test Code

14948
84702
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
14948
84702
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
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Clinical Significance

hCG, Total, Quantitative (Daytime) - 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. Order hCG, Total, Qualitative, Urine, if hCG serum result is inconsistent with clinical presentation.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

Female  
Nonpregnant or premenopausal <5 mIU/mL
Postmenopausal <10 mIU/mL
Male <5 mIU/mL

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

Female  
Nonpregnant or premenopausal <5 mIU/mL
Postmenopausal <10 mIU/mL
Male <5 mIU/mL
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Transport Container

Serum separator tube (SST)

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 7 days
  • Refrigerated: 7 days
  • Frozen: 28 days

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
1 mL serum
0.3 mL
Serum separator tube (SST)
Room temperature
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Service Area must be determined
This test is not available in all locations. Please provide ACCOUNT INFORMATION NEEDED to confirm Test Code for the lab that services your account or to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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