Beta-hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) Pregnancy Test, Qualitative, Serum
Order Name
HCG PREG
Test Number: 3601450
Revision Date 06/14/2018
Test Number: 3601450
Revision Date 06/14/2018
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Beta-hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) Pregnancy Test, Qualitative, Serum
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Chemiluminescence Assay | 2110-5 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2mL (1mL) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 2mL (1mL) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen must be in original tube. No pour-off tubes are acceptable for this hCG Qualitative Pregnancy test. Stability: Ambient 1 days. Refrigerated 7 days. Frozen 1 year. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 days |
| Clinical Use | Useful for diagnosis of pregnancy, investigation of suspected ectopic pregnancy and monitoring in vitro fertilization patients. |
| CPT Code(s) | 84703 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |