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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. Also acceptable: Lavender (K2 EDTA), or pink (K2 EDTA).
Specimen Preparation
Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma 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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