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Alpha Subunit, Free, Pituitary Glycoprotein Hormones (PGH)
2013034
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Ordering Recommendation
May be useful for monitoring certain pituitary tumors.
Mnemonic
A SUB PGH
Methodology
Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed
Varies
Reported
6-13 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Serum separator tube (SST) or plain red.
Specimen Preparation
Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.25 mL) Freeze immediately.
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 6 months
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
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Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
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CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
83520
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 2013035 | Alpha Subunit, Pituitary Glycoproteins | 14170-5 |
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Aliases
- Alpha Glycoprotein Subunit
- Alpha Subunit, HCG
- Alpha-HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin)
- Alpha-Subunit of Pit Glycoprotein
- CG (Chorionic Gonadotropin)
- Chorionic Gonadotropin (CG)
- Chorionic Gonadotropins, Alpha-Subunit
- Free Alpha-Glycoprotein Subunit
Alpha Subunit, Free, Pituitary Glycoprotein Hormones (PGH)
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