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Chronic Gonadotropin (hGC) quant plasma.

Additional Codes

Epic# -

LAB143

 

Cerner name(s):

  • hCG, Beta Quantitative
  • hCG Beta Quan

Performing Lab(s)

Memorial-Belleville & Memorial-Shiloh

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Results from different manufacturers or methods may not be comparable. Serial testing should be performed using the same method.

Specimen Requirement (s)

Specimen Type: plasma (preferred) or serum

Container/Tube:   mint green LiHep tube (preferred), lavender (EDTA), red top or SST (yellow or marble)

Specimen Volume:     2 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume:  1 mL

 

Collection Instructions: Avoid hemolysis

Day(s)/Shift(s) Test Set Up and Turnaround Time

Sunday through Saturday

Hours: 24 Hours

 

Turnaround Time:

STAT: 60  minutes

Routine: less than 8 hours from receipt.

Transport and Stability

Transport temperature: Ambient to lab

 

Analyte Stability: 

Ambient: 12 hours

Refrigerated: 72 hours

Frozen: 1 year

CPT/LOINC Codes

84702

Interpretive Data

Non-pregnant Female premenopausal: ≤ 5.0 IUnits/L

Men: < 5.0 IUnits/L

Interpretive Data was last revised on 1/15/2024