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Test Code HCGTU HCG TUMOR MARKER ONLY

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Label Text                                               HCGTU                                                                   
EPIC LAB20358

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

  • Monitoring patients for retained products of conception
  • Aiding in the diagnosis of gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD), testicular tumors, ovarian germ cell tumors, teratomas, and (rarely) other human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) secreting tumors

 

Serial measurement of hCG following treatment for:

  • Monitoring therapeutic response in GTD or in hCG-secreting tumors
  • Detecting persistent or recurrent GTD or hCG-secreting tumors

 

Testing is performed using the Roche Cobas e801 electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA). Results obtained with different assay methods or kits cannot be used interchangeably.

Method Name

Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay (ECLIA)

 

This test was developed and its performancecharacteristics determined by NorDx. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) as qualified to perform high complexity clinical laboratory testing.   This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research. 

Reference Values

Male:

0 - 3 months 0 - 50.0 mIU/mL

> 3 months: 0 - 1.3 mIU/mL

 

Female:

0 - 3 months: 0.0 - 50.0 mIU/mL

> 3 months: 0.0 - 0.9 mIU/mL

 

Mildly elevated values (5.0 - 25.0 mIU/mL) have been observed in postmenopausal women. LH and/or FSH levels can be used for postmenopausal diagnosis.

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 Day

Available Stat

Specimen Type

Serum

Preferred Container

Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Preferred Volume

Serum: 1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Minimum Volume

Serum: 0.5 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Specimen Collection and Handling

Spin specimen, separate from clot and send refrigerated.

Sample should not be collected on patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (i.e. >5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours after the last biotin administration.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Serum

Frozen: 30 Days

Refrigerated: 3 Days

Room Temp: 2 Hours

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

This test, when ordered on Medicare patients, is subject to the National Coverage Determination (NCD) policies. Please verify that the diagnosis code (ICD code) you have chosen demonstrates medical necessity for the test as documented in the physician’s patient record. The CMS web site is available to assist you with this verification. A properly executed Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) must be submitted with the specimen if medical necessity is not demonstrated by the ICD code chosen.

CPT Code Information

CPT Code

CPT Description

CPT Disclaimer
84702 Gonadotropin, Chorionic (hCG), Quantitative  

LOINC Code Information

53959-3