Beta-hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) Pregnancy Test, Qualitative with Reflex to Quantitative, Serum
Order Name
HCG PREG+Q
Test Number: 3601475
Revision Date 06/19/2020
Test Number: 3601475
Revision Date 06/19/2020
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Beta-hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) Pregnancy Test, Qualitative with Reflex to Quantitative, Serum
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Chemiluminescence Assay | 2110-5 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2 mL (1 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 2 mL (1 mL) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Stability: Ambient 1 days. Refrigerated 7 days. Frozen 1 year. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 days |
| CPT Code(s) | 84703 (if Reflexed then charges will be for Quant 84702) |
| Internal Comments | 12/17/19 added Li Hep to alternate specimen - JK 6/19/20 Removed from instructions -JK "Specimen must be in original tube. No pour-off tubes are acceptable for this hCG Qualitative Pregnancy test." |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |