Sign in →

Test Code LAB2813 HCG Quantitative (BHCG)

Important Note

If a quantitative HCG is ordered, order the serum test (BHCG) LAB2813.

If a qualitative HCG is ordered, order the urine test (UCG) LAB2672.

 

Serum BHCG can not be ordered as an add-on test to a prexisting specimen that was already ran on the analyzers.

Additional Codes

CPT Code: 84702

Performing Laboratory

TidalHealth Peninsula Regional - Core Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Plasma

Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube. Spin down and send 2 mL of lithium heparin plasma.

Note: 1. Indicate plasma.

2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

 

Serum

Draw blood in a gold-top serum gel tube. Spin down and send 2 mL of serum.

Note: 1. Indicate serum.

2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Reference Values

Non-Pregnant Females: <5.3 mIU/mL

Males: <2.6 mIU/mL

Postmenopausal reference range: <8.3 mIU/mL

Note: Appropriate for monitoring normal pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy, or threatened abortion. Trophoblastic or nontrophoblastic neoplastic conditions and post‐menopausal status should be considered when interpreting results. 

Additional Information

Available STAT