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Pregnancy Test, Quantitative (bhCG) Plasma or Serum
Test CodehCG Quant, Serum/HCGQ - NOCO
CPT Codes
84702
Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL plasma from Green top (Lithium Heparin)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 mL serum from Serum Gel or Red Top
Specimen Stability
NCMC | BFCMC, McKee & SV | ||
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Time |
Plasma Li Hep | Refrigerate | 7 days | 2 days |
Serum SST | Refrigerate | 7 days | 2 days |
Red Top – Separated* | Refrigerate | 7 days | 2 days |
*Centrifuge and aliquot into a plastic vial.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
Negative: <4 mIU/mL
Performing Laboratory
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory
McKee Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory
Summit View Laboratory