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HelpTest Code LAB12226 Pregnancy, Qualitative w/Reflex to Quantitation
Department
CHEMISTRY
Primary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Transport
Serum refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge and refrigerate.
Separate from cells if testing is delayed more than 8 hours.
Stability
Refrigerated: 48 hours, if removed from cells within 2 hours.
Minimum Testing Volume
1.0 mL
Reference Range
Non-pregnant: Negative
Methodology
Qualitative ImmunoAssay
Performed
Sunday – Saturday
Reported
As completed
CPT Codes
84703, 84702 if positive
Unacceptable Conditions
Gross hemolysis.
Additional Information
Positive serum pregnancy test, reflexes to a quantitative HCG.