Laboratory Services
Serum Pregnancy
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| Test Description |
Serum Pregnancy
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| Synonym(s) |
hCG, Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, Qualitative Pregnancy Test, Serum hCG, Serum pregnancy test
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| Test ID |
PREG
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| General Information |
A qualitative HCG test to determine the level of HCG
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| Specimen Type |
Serum
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| Specimen Requirements |
SST
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
Red, Li‑heparin, K2‑EDTA and K3‑EDTA plasma
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
1 mL
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| Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
500 uL
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| Additional Processing Details |
Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection. If a red-top of plasma tube is used, transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
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| Stability |
5 days at 20‑25 °C
14 days at 2‑8 °C 12 months at ‑20 °C (± 5 °C) |
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| Methodology |
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay “ECLIA”
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 Days
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday - Saturday
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| Test Includes |
Serum Pregnancy (Qualitative)
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| CPT Code(s) |
84703
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| Reference Range |
Negative <5.8 mIU/mL
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics
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| LOINC Code(s) |
2110-5
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