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HelpTest Code HCGQR HCG, Total (Quantitative) - River Parishes
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB143
Epic Description: HCG, QUANTITATIVE, PREGNANCY
This code is for River Parishes. All other Ochsner sites use Soft code HCGQ (LAB143).
Synonym
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, Serum
HCG (Quantitative)
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel |
4.5 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel OR Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 4.5 mL | 1.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. If holding overnight, aliquot plasma or serum into plastic vial and refrigerate. Transport refrigerated on freeze pack.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma or serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.3 mL
Performing Lab
Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
24 hours
Routine Turnaround Time
1 day
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen.Transport to laboratory. If testing will be delayed more than 24 hours, aliquot plasma or serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate.
CPT Code Information
84702