Alpha Subunit, Pituitary Glycoprotein Hormones (PGH)
| CPT Code(s): | 83520 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) or Plain Red. Also acceptable: Lavender EDTA, pink (K2 EDTA) or Green (Sodium Heparin). Specimen Preparation: Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an RDL Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.25 mL) Freeze immediately. Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Stability: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 6 months |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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