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HelpTest Code LAB143 Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG), Serum, Quantitative
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HCG
Collection:
Specimen: Blood
Container: SST or Red Top.
Specimen Volume: 5 mL; Minimum 1.5 mL
Pediatric Collection:
Two Gold or Red Top microtainer filled to 600 uL.
Stability:
If testing is delayed more than 24 hours, remove serum from the cells or gel separator. Once serum/plasma is separated from cells:
Ambient: 8 Hours
Refrigerated (preferred): 1 Week
Frozen: 2 Weeks
Turnaround Time (TAT):
STAT: 2 HOURS
Routine: 4 HOURS
Test Availability:
Daily / 24 Hours / Available STAT
Performing Laboratory Section:
Chemistry / UMC MAIN LABORATORY
Reference Interval:
Female: < 5.00 mIU/mL
Male: Reference range not established