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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: Chemistry

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

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA)