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Test Code HCGQUANT Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG), Total Quantitative, Plasma or Serum

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence

Performing Laboratory

Sky Lakes Medical Center-Chemistry

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red top or serum gel
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Avoid hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimen.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).>
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Green top (lithium heparin gel)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Avoid hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimen.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Reference Values

Females: 0 – 5.0 IU/L

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday
Available STAT

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84702

Test Order Code

LAB143