Stepwise, Part 1
Test Code
16463
81508
Clinical Significance
Stepwise, Part 1 - See available Test Resources
Test Resources
Test Details
PAPP-A, hCG
Methodology
Chemiluminescence (CL) • Immunoassay (IA)
PAPP-A: This test was performed using a kit that has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The analytical performance characteristics of this test have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. This test should not be used for diagnosis without confirmation by other medically established means.
This test code is for non-New York patient testing. For New York patient testing, use test code 16464.
This test is not available for California patient testing.
This test code is for non-New York patient testing. For New York patient testing, use test code 16464.
This test is not available for California patient testing.
Reference Range(s)
See Laboratory Report
Preferred Specimen(s)
1.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.8 mL
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 14 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 28 days
Reject Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Setup Schedule
1.5 mL serum
0.8 mL
Transport tube
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 28 days
Gross hemolysis