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HCG, SERUM QUALITATIVE, PREGNANCY
Test CodeLAB3041225
CPT Codes
84703
Includes
Qualitative (positive or negative) pregnancy result. Positive results will automatically be performed by quantitative methods.
Preferred Specimen
One gold top tube
Minimum Volume
3 mL blood
Required for Testing: 1 mL serum
Required for Testing: 1 mL serum
Other Acceptable Specimens
One red top tube
Instructions
Deliver ED samples to Hematology immediately for centrifugation and processing.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
48 hours at 2-8°C
Frozen at -20°C if delivery is longer than 48 hours
Frozen at -20°C if delivery is longer than 48 hours
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis
Methodology
Monoclonal Antibody
Setup Schedule
Sunday-Saturday 10am
Reference Range
Negative
Clinical Significance
Test kit sensitive to 20 mIU hCG/mL. This is a qualitative screening test for pregnancy. Order “HCG, Serum Quantitative, Pregnancy” (HCG) if detecting pregnancy is critical. Test Code: LAB142 HCG.
Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Braxton County Memorial Hospital
Jackson General Hospital
Potomac Valley Hospital
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
Summersville Regional Medical Center
St Joseph's Hospital
United Hospital Center
Wetzel County Hospital
