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Test Code HCG Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, Qualitative, Serum

Additional Codes

EPIC LAB4339

Synonyms

  • Pregnancy test
  • HCG
  • Beta-HCG
  • CG

Clinical Significance

For the qualitative detection of human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) in serum or urine to aid in the early detection of pregnancy.

Methodology

Rapid chromatographic immunoassay (Cardinal Health)

Sample Type

Acceptable Sample Type(s)
Yellow top - Serum
Red top - Serum

Centrifuge: Yes

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.1 mL

Specimen Stability

Temperature Time
Ambient (18-25°C) 2 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C) (store) 48 hours

For prolonged storage, specimens may be stored at -20°C. Frozen specimens should be thawed and thoroughly mixed before testing.

Reference Ranges

Normal (Non-pregnant women)
Negative

Rejection Criteria

  • Samples outside of stability limits.
  • Plasma specimens.
  • Samples from male patients.

Availability

Performed STAT
24/7 Yes

 

Performing Laboratory

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital Laboratory

Lab Department

Urinalysis

CPT Code

84703

LOINC

80385-8 HCG (pregnancy test) IA.rapid QI (S)

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