HCG, BETA (Total), TUMOR MARKER
| Synonyms: | |
| Computer Code: | (HCGT) |
| Specimen Collection: | 3 mL whole blood (gold, red or light green (Li heparin) top tube).. |
| Minimum Volume: | 2 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, refrigerate. Serum must be removed from red top tube. |
| Reference Values: | Male: Negative = <2.0 MIU/mL |
| Lab Code: | Chemistry |
| Requisition: | |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | 1 day |
| Stat TAT: | 60 min |
| CPT Code(s): | 84702 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |