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HCG, Serum, Qual
MessageFor Specimen Integrity during Extreme Weather see the “Lockbox Usage in Extreme Weather” document at the top of this page.
Due to the sensitivity of the assay, testing cannot be added on to specimens that have been previously tested.
Due to the sensitivity of the assay, testing cannot be added on to specimens that have been previously tested.
Test Code
HCGQL
Alias/See Also
70359;
HCG-Qual (serum);
Preg Test QL (serum);
HCG, Qualitative;
HCG-Qual (Serum receive);
Serum Preg-only when req states this is a Pre-OP;
Chorionic Gonadotropin, QL (Serum received);
HCG-Qual (serum);
Preg Test QL (serum);
HCG, Qualitative;
HCG-Qual (Serum receive);
Serum Preg-only when req states this is a Pre-OP;
Chorionic Gonadotropin, QL (Serum received);
CPT Codes
84703
Preferred Specimen
serum
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
plasma from Lithium Heparin (Light Green Top)tube
Instructions
Barrier tubes (serum separator tubes or plasma separator tubes) are preferred. If non-barrier tubes are utilized, the serum/plasma must be removed immediately after centrifuging and placed in a screw-cap transfer tube.
Collection notes: Avoid hemolysis. Invert tubes at least 8 times. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Within 2 hours, centrifuge tubes 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Do NOT re-centrifuge tubes. Do NOT freeze the primary collection tube.
Collection notes: Avoid hemolysis. Invert tubes at least 8 times. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Within 2 hours, centrifuge tubes 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Do NOT re-centrifuge tubes. Do NOT freeze the primary collection tube.
Transport Container
Original tube preferred, may be sent in a screw-top transfer tube.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = n/a
Refrigerated = 3 days
Frozen = 1 year
Refrigerated = 3 days
Frozen = 1 year
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Methodology
immunoassay
Setup Schedule
24/7
AU
AU
Report Available
daily
Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439
Last Updated: July 18, 2023