Test Detail

Prostate Health Index (PHI) Profile

Mnemonic:

140450

CPT Code:

84702

Order Information
Results

Specimen Type	Serum (preferred) or plasma
Specimen Container	Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, OR green-top (lithium heparin) tube. Do NOT use oxalate, EDTA, or citrate plasma.
Specimen Handling	If a red-top tube or plasma tube is used, transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Unacceptable Conditions	Citrate plasma specimen; improper labeling
Temperature	Room temperature
Methodology	The Roche Elecsys HCG + beta assay recognizes the holo- hormone, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), "nicked" forms of hCG, the beta-core fragment and the free beta-subunit in human serum and plasma.
Volume	1 mL
Minimum Volume	0.7 mL (NOTE: This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing.)
Stability	Room Temperature: 14 days, Refrigerated: 14 days, Frozen: 14 days

Result Code	Result Name	LOINC
140451	HCG Tumor Marker	45194-8