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hCG, Total, Qualitative
Test Code8435
CPT Codes
84703
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: Next day
Limitations
Heterophilic antibodies may produce low false-positive results; urinary hCG is negative if "phantom" hCG is suspected. Pituitary secretion may be a source of low level hCG in post menopausal women.
Reference Range
Male | Negative |
Female | |
Non-pregnant | Negative |
Pregnant | Positive |
Clinical Significance
This test should be used only to determine pregnancy.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute |
14225 Newbrook Drive |
Chantilly, VA 20153 |