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HelpTest Code HCGN Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG), Beta, Quantitative, Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
LAB143
Methodology
Useful in detecting early diagnosis of pregnancy.
Performing Laboratory
St. Mary's Regional Medical Center-Chemistry
CPT: 84702
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Light green-top (lithium heparin) tube
Specimen: 1 mL of lithium heparin plasma
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Collection Instructions:
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Gold top serum gel tube
Specimen: 1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Collection Instructions:
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Reference Values
WEEKS POST LAST MENSTRUAL PERIOD
Non-pregnant females: 1-3 mIU/mL
0.2-1 week: 5-50 mIU/mL
1-2 weeks: 50-500 mIU/mL
2-3 weeks: 100-5,000 mIU/mL
3-4 weeks: 500-10,000 mIU/mL
4-5 weeks: 1,000-50,000 mIU/mL
5-6 weeks: 10,000-100,000 mIU/mL
6-8 weeks: 15,000-200,000 mIU/mL
2-3 months: 10,000-100,000 mIU/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Available STAT