hCG, Serum, Qualitative (Pregnancy Test)
Abbrev Code: | HCGS | ||
Order Code: | LAB144 | Order Name: | HCG Qualitative Pregnancy |
Synonyms: | Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, Qualitative; Beta-hCG, Qualitative | ||
Methodology: | Enzyme immunoassay | ||
CPT Codes: | 84703 x1 | ||
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 (BurnsRidges, Clinics, CSC Maple Grove, CSC Mpls, Grand Itasca, Lakes, Northland, Oxboro Clinic, Range, Ridges, Southdale, UMMC East Bank, UMMC West Bank) |
Interpretive
Reference Range: |
Negative is less than 20 IU/L hCG for healthy, nonpregnant individual.
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