Test ID BLOD0601 HCG Quantitative
AKA
Human Chorion Gonadotropin
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum (preferred)
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum (preferred)
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma
Specify weeks of gestation if applicable.
Test is affected by gross hemolysis and gross lipemia.
Specimen Volume
Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
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Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
Room Temperature | 8 hours | |
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Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
Frozen | 7 days |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Sioux Falls – Chemiluminescence
Rapid City – Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
Sanford Laboratories Rapid City
CPT
84702