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:  One 4 mL serum separator tube.

Transport:  1 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL)  Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Remarks:  Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.

Unacceptable Conditions:  Plasma.  Specimens subjected to multiple freeze/thaw cycles.

Stability:  After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 2 months (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Reference Interval:
Negative
CPT Code(s): 84703
 
 

 

 

 
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