hCG, Serum, Qualitative (Pregnancy Test)
| Sunquest Code: | HCGS | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB144 | Epic Name: | HCG Qualitative |
| Synonyms: | Pregnancy Screen, Serum, Qualitative; Chorionic Gonadotropin, Serum, Qualitative; Beta-hCG, Serum, 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) (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, Fairview Range - FRMC, UMMC-West Bank, UMMC-East Bank, Oxboro Bloom, BurnsRidges, Fairview Lakes - FLMC, Fairview Ridges - FRH, Fairview Northland - FNMC, Fairview Southdale - FSH, M Health Clinic and Surgery Center, Grand Itasca GICH) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: |
Negative is less than 20 IU/L hCG for healthy, nonpregnant individual.
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