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