hCG, Serum, Qualitative (Pregnancy Test)
| Sunquest Code: | HCGS | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB144 | Epic Name: | HCG Qualitative Pregnancy |
| Synonyms: | Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, Qualitative; Beta-hCG, Qualitative | ||
| Methodology: | Enzyme immunoassay | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) [Alternate Containers: Red (no gel)] |
| Causes for Rejection: | Hemolysis; room temperature specimens not tested immediately; refrigerated specimens greater than 48 hours old. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.2 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 48 hours refrigerated; indefinitely frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Chemistry (University of Minnesota Health Maple Grove Clinics, Range, UMMC-West Bank, UMMC-East Bank, Oxboro Bloom, BurnsRidges, Lakes, Ridges, Northland, Southdale, Clinics, M Health Clinic and Surgery Center, Grand Itasca) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: |
Negative is less than 20 IU/L hCG for healthy, nonpregnant individual.
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