Ordering Recommendation
Detection of pregnancy.
Mnemonic
BHCG-S
Methodology
Immunoassay
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
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.
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 2 months
Reference Interval
Negative
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
84703
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0020063 | Beta-hCG, Serum Qualitative | 2110-5 |
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Aliases
- hCG
- Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
- Qualitative Pregnancy Test
- Serum hCG
- Serum pregnancy test
Beta-hCG, Serum Qualitative