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BHCG QUANT
MessageCHEMISTRY
Test Code
BHCG QT
Alias/See Also
BETA HCG,BETA SUBUNIT QUANT,SERUM PREGNANCY TEST,CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN
Includes
THIS IS A QUANTITATIVE TEST TO BE PERFORMED IN HOUSE. THIS TEST REPLACES SERUM PREGNANCY TEST
Preferred Specimen
SERUM
Minimum Volume
1-2 MLS
Instructions
DRAW 1 GOLD TOP SST TUBE, LET CLOT, SPIN, SEND TO LAB REFRIGERATED.
Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBE
Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days. Separate if not tested within this time.
Frozen (-10°C or colder): 12 months
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days. Separate if not tested within this time.
Frozen (-10°C or colder): 12 months
Methodology
Chemiluminescence microparticle immunoassay
Setup Schedule
DAILY
Report Available
DAILY
Limitations
HCG quantitative testing on males was developed and its performance characteristics determined by VA West Roxbury Laboratory. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.
Reference Range
0 - 5 mIUnits/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
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA- CHEMISTRY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5518, 5519
