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hCG, Total, Quantitative : 8396
Test CodeBHCGC or 8396
Alias/See Also
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG),Chorionic Gonadotropin
CPT Codes
84702
Transport Container
Specimen:
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature.
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
Report Available
1 day
Limitations
Values from different assay methods may vary. The use of this assay to monitor or to diagnose patients with cancer or any condition unrelated to pregnancy has not been cleared or approved by the FDA or the manufacturer of the assay.
Reference Range
Male <5 mIU/mL
Female
Non-pregnant or Premenopausal <5 mIU/mL
Postmenopausal <10 mIU/mL
Female
Non-pregnant or Premenopausal <5 mIU/mL
Postmenopausal <10 mIU/mL
Clinical Significance
hCG may reach detectable limits within 7-10 days of conception. hCG is produced by the placenta and reaches a peak between the 7th and 10th week of gestation. hCG is a glycoprotein hormone produced by the syncytiotrophoblast of the placenta and secreted during normal pregnancy and with pathologic conditions such as hydatidiform mole, choriocarcinoma and testicular neoplasm. Order hCG, Total, Qualitative, Urine, if hCG serum result is inconsistent with clinical presentation.
Performing Laboratory
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