Pregnancy (HCG), plasma/serum

Alphabetical Test listing

Pregnancy (HCG), plasma/serum-683

Test name:

Test number:

683

Excellian order number:

84703.1

Abbreviation:

PGS

Alternate names:

bHCG
Serum pregnancy

Specimen type:

Lithium heparin (Li hep) plasma

Collection container:

Lt green plasma separator (PST)

Volume:

1.0 mL

Minimum volume:

0.2 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10 times to prevent clotting

Processing instructions:

Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection

Transport container:

Lt green plasma separator (PST)

Alternate specimen type:

Serum

Alternate collection container:

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

Alternate collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, thoroughly mix sample by gently inverting 5 times

Alternate processing instructions:

Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection

Alternate transport container:

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated - 48 hours

Reason for rejection:

Improper labeling (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Delay in transport
Improper storage/transport temperature

Performing lab:

AHL - Urinalysis: U

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

1 day

Method:

Immunoassay (IA)

Reference ranges:

Negative

CPT codes:

84703

Date created:

11/30/2001

Revised date:

01/13/2021

Review date:

01/12/2024