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Beta HCG, Screen
MessageThis method has a sensitivity of 10 mIU/mL.
Test Code
BHCGSC
Alias/See Also
Pregnancy Test/ Pregnancy Screen/ Beta HCG Qualitative Screen
CPT Codes
84703
Preferred Specimen
2.0 ml of whole blood (1.0 mL of serum)
Minimum Volume
0.4 mL of whole blood (0.2 mL of serum)
Transport Container
Serum separator (gold top)
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerate: 48 hours
Frozen: 48 hours
Refrigerate: 48 hours
Frozen: 48 hours
Methodology
Chromatographic Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
Inpatient turn around time: Routine 3 hours, stat 45 minutes. Outpatient specimens received by noon will be reported by 4:30 p.m. Specimens received after noon will be reported by the next morning.
