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Test Code BHCG Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG), Beta-Subunit for Pregnancy (Quantitative), Serum

Performing Laboratory

MaineGeneral Medical Center

Specimen Requirements

Serum

Draw blood in a gold-top (serum separator) gel tube. Label the specimen with the patient’s name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of draw, phlebotomist’s initials, and as serum. Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated.

 

Do not use samples that have been at room temperature for longer than 8 hours.

Specimen Stability

8 hours at room temperature when spun

2 days refrigerated at 2-8°C

Freeze at ≤ -20°C for longer storage

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Reference Values

Males:

0-2 IU/L

Females:

0-6 IU/L (non-pregnant)

>6 IU/L (pregnant)

An interpretative report will be provided.

Day(s) Test Performed

Monday - Sunday

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Immunology

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84702