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Test Code N.HCGS HCG, SERUM 

Important Note

Serum sensitivity of the Immunoassay method is 10 mIU/ml.

Urine sensitivity of the Immunoassay method is 20 mIU/ml.

Methodology

Immunoassay

Specimen Requirements

Serum

 

Container/Tube: SST or Red Top

Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL (minimum 0.5 mL)

 

Specimen Transport/Stability

Refrigerated 48 hours (Serum and Urine)

Maximum Laboratory Time

48 hours (Serum and Urine)

 

Reference Ranges

Pregnancy Test (Beta HCG)                                          
Negative           < 5
Positive            > 5

 

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84703 - Serum

81025 - Urine