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HelpTest Code LAB0254508 Beta-HCG, Quantitative, Plasma or Serum
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay
Performing Laboratory
CentraCare Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Green top (Lithium heparin & PST)
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.25 mL
Collection Instructions: Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold top (SST) & Red top (Serum & No Additive)
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.25 mL
Collection Instructions: Label specimen appropriately (serum).
If collecting using a red top with no gel separator, the serum must be removed within 1 hour of collection.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated: 1 week
Reference Values
Nonpregnant females: <5.0 mIU/mL
Pregnant females:
3-4 weeks: 9-130 mIU/mL
4-5 weeks: 75-2,600 mIU/mL
5-6 weeks: 850-20,800 mIU/mL
6-7 weeks: 4,000-100,000 mIU/mL
7-12 weeks: 11,500-289,000 mIU/mL
12-16 weeks: 18,300-137,000 mIU/mL
2nd trimester: 1,400-53,000 mIU/mL
3rd trimester: 940-60,000 mIU/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84702