Beta Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Quantitative (ß-HCG)

Test Code
27


Alias/See Also
Beta HCG Serum/Pregnancy Test


CPT Codes
84703

Preferred Specimen
1 ml serum


Transport Container
SST (gel barrier)


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Turbid Specimens, Improperly labeled specimen


Methodology
Immunometric

Setup Schedule
24 hours/day


Report Available
STAT 45 min/Routine 2 hours


Clinical Significance
0




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