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Test Code LAB144 Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG), Qualitative, Serum

Additional Codes

PG QL Serum, HCG Serum

Collection:

Specimen: Blood, Serum

 

Container: 

  • SST 
  • Red Top

Volume:  3 mL

Note: 

  • Hemolysis may result in cancelation of test.

Stability:

Unpreserved (sterile container):

  • Room Temperature: 8 Hours
  • Refrigerated: 48 hours
  • Frozen -20°C: 2 weeks

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Turn Around Time (TAT):

STAT: 1 HOUR

Routine: 2 HOURS

Test Availability:

Daily / 24 Hours / Available STAT

Reference Interval:

Normal Nonpregnant Females: Negative

Normal Pregnant Females: Positive

Performing Laboratory Section

Urinalysis / UMC MAIN LABORATORY