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3016579
Beta-hCG, Quantitative (Pregnancy)
QNT BHCG
Ordering Recommendation
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Serum separator tube. Also acceptable: Lavender (K2EDTA or K3EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or green (lithium heparin).
Specimen Preparation
Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP standard transport tube.(Min: 0.4 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
CSF (refer to Beta-hCG, Quantitative (Tumor Marker) CSF, ARUP test code 0020730). Specimens left to clot at 2-8°C
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 5 days; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year
Methodology
Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
Reference Interval
Female: <=5 IU/L
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Modified FDA
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
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CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
84702
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 3016580 | Beta-hCG, Quantitative (Pregnancy) | 21198-7 |
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Aliases
- Beta hCG, quantitative, female
Beta-hCG, Quantitative (Pregnancy)
