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Beta-hCG (Quantitative), Plasma or Serum
Test Code123546
CPT Codes
84702
Preferred Specimen
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 1 mL) of plasma
Note: 1. Indicate plasma. 2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 1 mL) of serum
Note: 1. Indicate serum. 2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Plasma
Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 1 mL) of plasma
Note: 1. Indicate plasma. 2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 1 mL) of serum
Note: 1. Indicate serum. 2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Methodology
Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
Negative: <5 mIU/mL
Results between 5-25 mIU/mL may be indicative of early pregnancy, but clinical correlation is suggested.
Results between 5-25 mIU/mL may be indicative of early pregnancy, but clinical correlation is suggested.
Clinical Significance
Useful for early confirmation and monitoring of pregnancy, predicting spontaneous abortions, and aiding in the detection of ectopic pregnancies and multiple gestation. It may also be detected in serum from patients with abnormal physiological conditions related to pregnancy.
Performed By
CoxHealth
