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Test Code LAB4104 BETA HCG (QUANTITATIVE)

Important Note

This test is not validated for tumor marker testing. If hCG tumor marker testing is indicated, order bHCG, Tumor Marker (LAB5427). Testing will be sent to Mayo Clinic Laboratories.

Specimen Type

Preferred Sample: Lithium Heparin Plasma (Green/Mint Top)
Alternative Sample: Serum (SST, Gold, Tiger, Red Top NO GEL)

Specimen Volume

1 mL

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

microtainer 0.2mL

Turnaround Time

STAT: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours

Test Schedule

Daily

Sample Stability

Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 1 year

Method

Immunoassay

Reference Ranges

 <5.00 mIU/mL

Reporting Limit

Measuring range: 2.42-15000.00 mIU/mL

Reporting range: 2.42-225000.00 mIU/mL (1:15 dilution)

Synonyms

PREGNANCY TEST, BETA, HCG, GONADOTROPHIN, HUMAN, CHORIONIC, GONADOTROPIN, PREGNANT, BHCGQ, LAB4104, BETA SUBUNIT, QUANTITATIVE

CPT Codes

84702