HCG QUALITATIVE, BLOOD

Test Code

LAB1106

Quest Code

8435

CPT Codes
84703

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Transport Container

Serum separator tube (SST)

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days

Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule

Tues-sat

Report Available

1-4 days

Limitations

Heterophilic antibodies may produce low false-positive results; urinary hCG is negative if "phantom" hCG is suspected. Pituitary secretion may be a source of low level hCG in post menopausal women.

Reference Range

Male	Negative
Female
Non-pregnant	Negative
Pregnant	Positive

Clinical Significance

This test should be used only to determine pregnancy.

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics-Lenexa

10101 Renner Blvd

Lenexa , KS 66219-9752

Last Updated: August 13, 2021

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