Whole Blood or Plasma hCG, Qualitative

Message
Specimen Stability: 4 hours Ambient Whole Blood 3 days Refrigerated Plasma


Test Code
LAB17686 WBHCG


Alias/See Also
WBHCG


CPT Codes
84703

Instructions
Processing Instructions: Allow samples to reach room temperature prior to testing Preferred Testing Volume: 1 mL Whole Blood, Plasma Minimum Testing Volume: 0.04mL Whole Blood, Plasma Transport Temperature: Ambient Stability: Ambient: 4 hours Whole BloodRefrigerated : 3 days PlasmaFrozen: N/A Causes for Rejection: Unlabeled, mislabeled, wrong tube type, hemolyzed, QNS, exceeds specimen stability requirements. Performing Lab: Inova Fairfax Laboratory


Clinical Significance
1230120135



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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