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hCG, Plasma Quant
MessageAvailable STAT
Not for use as a tumor marker
Performed in the Chemistry Laboratory, x5820
10.2018
Not for use as a tumor marker
Performed in the Chemistry Laboratory, x5820
10.2018
Test Code
HCG
Alias/See Also
beta hCG, b-hCG,
CPT Codes
84702
Preferred Specimen
Plasma from a green top (PST) tube
Minimum Volume
1mL
Transport Container
Green Top (PST) tube
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
2 - 8 oC: 24 hours
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
This assay is performed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week
Limitations
Not available as a tumor marker
Reference Range
Female: < 5 mIU/mL (non-pregnant)
201 - 225,000 mIU/mL (Pregnant 1-10 weeks post LMP)
22,536 - 225,000 mIU/mL (Pregnant 11-15 weeks post LMP)
8,007 - 50,239 mIU/mL (Pregnant 16-22 weeks post LMP)
1,600 - 49,413 mIU/mL (Pregnant 23-40 weeks post LMP)
< 10 mIU/mL (Post-menopausal)
Male: < 5 mIU/mL
201 - 225,000 mIU/mL (Pregnant 1-10 weeks post LMP)
22,536 - 225,000 mIU/mL (Pregnant 11-15 weeks post LMP)
8,007 - 50,239 mIU/mL (Pregnant 16-22 weeks post LMP)
1,600 - 49,413 mIU/mL (Pregnant 23-40 weeks post LMP)
< 10 mIU/mL (Post-menopausal)
Male: < 5 mIU/mL
Clinical Significance
This test is used to aid in the assessment of pregnancy status
