ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Beta-hCG, Serum Qualitative : 0020063

Mnemonic: BHCG-S

Methodology: Immunoassay
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Plasma. Specimens exposed to repeated freeze/thaw cycles.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 2 months
Reference Interval:
Negative
CPT Code(s): 84703
Cross References: hCG (Beta-hCG, Serum Qualitative), Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (Beta-hCG, Serum Qualitative), Qualitative Pregnancy Test (Beta-hCG, Serum Qualitative)