PREGNANCY TEST BHCG SERUM

Message
CHEMISTRY


Test Code
PREG TEST SERUM-BHCG


Alias/See Also
BETA HCG, BETA HCG QUANTITATIVE PREGNANCY TEST, QUANTATIVE PREGNANCY TEST, HCG SUBUNIT, CHRIONIC GONADOTROPIN,BHCG SERUM, BETA SUBUNIT QUANT, SERUM PREGNANCY TEST, PREGNANCY TEST SERUM


Preferred Specimen
SERUM


Minimum Volume
3mLs


Instructions
DRAW 1 GOLD TOP SST TUBE, LET CLOT FOR 30 MINUTES, SPIN DOWN AND SEND TO LAB.


Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBE


Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 48 hours
Freeze at -20°C if not tested within 48 hours.


Methodology
Rapid Qualitative Immunoassay

Setup Schedule
DAILY


Report Available
DAILY


Reference Range
POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE


Clinical Significance
This test should be used only to determine pregnancy.


Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA- CHEMISTRY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5518, 5519



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