HCG, Whole Blood, Qualitative, Point of Care Testing (POCT)
| Abbrev Code: | HCGPOC | ||
| Order Code: | POC224 | Order Name: | ISTAT HCG Qualitative Pregnancy Nursing POCT |
| Synonyms: | Qualitative Pregnancy Test; ISTAT HCG Quant; POC2241 | ||
| Methodology: | Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay | ||
| CPT Codes: | 84703 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Whole Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 3 mL |
| Container: | Green (lithium heparin, gel) Alternate Containers: Plain syringe, Dry heparin syringe |
| Collection Instructions: | Green lithium heparin tubes must be filled to capacity, indicated by the black bar fill line printed on the tube label. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Underfilled tubes. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Whole blood. Do not process. Do not store; testing must be performed within 30 minutes of collection. |
| Stability: | 30 minutes |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Point of Care (Ridges, Southdale, UMMC East Bank, UMMC/UMMCH-West Bank) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Negative |
| Use: | To aid in the early detection of pregnancy. This assay measures both intact hCG and free beta subunits. |
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