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HCG TUMOR MARKER (BETA SUB-UNIT)
MessageHeparin choice is Lithium.
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection.
Test Code
HCGTM
CPT Codes
84702
Preferred Specimen
1 Gold tube (gel separator)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
or 1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)
Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of serum or plasma and red cells within 2 hours.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
- 2-8°C up to 7 days
- 15-30°C up to 8 hours
- Frozen samples are stable up to 6 months
Methodology
Chemiluminescent immunoassay
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Su
Report Available
Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.
Reference Range
Male: <0.5 - 2.67 mIU/mL
Non-pregnant Female: <0.5 - 2.90 mIU/mL
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB2 (Chemistry, Beckman DxI)
Last Updated: June 9, 2023