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HelpTest Code HCGBP HCG Plus Beta
Collection Container
Serum gel
Specimen Required
Serum
Other Acceptable Specimen Types
Heparinized, EDTA, sodium citrate,
or
sodium fluoride plasma
Specimen Volume
2 mL
Minimum Specimen Volume
0.3 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 5 days, Refrigerated: 14 days, Frozen: 12 months freeze/thaw cycle 1
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence
Reference Ranges
Females: ≤ 5 mIU/mL
Males : ≤ 3 mIU/mL
Turnaround Time
24 hours for routine, 1 hour for stats
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Test performed daily
CPT Code
84702
Units of Measure
mIU/mL
LOINC Code
45194-8