HCG tumor marker-13325
Test info
HCG tumor marker
13325
LAB13325
HCGTUMOR
Beta-hCG quantitative, serum
hCG auantitative, serum
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), beta, tumor marker
HCG
hCG auantitative, serum
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), beta, tumor marker
HCG
Specimen
Serum
1.0 mL
0.7 mL
Submission of the minimum volume does not allow for repeat testing
Submission of the minimum volume does not allow for repeat testing
Immediately following collection, thoroughly mix sample by gently inverting 5 times
- Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
- Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection
Gold serum separator (SST) tube
Lithium heparin (Li hep) plasma
Lt green:
Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gentle inverting 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting
Red:
- Allow sample to clot
- Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection
- Transfer serum to a Transfer vial/tube with cap - 12mL (LabCorp), labelled as serum
Lt green:
- Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection
Ambient (preferred) - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Frozen - 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles - stable x3
Performance
LabCorp Burlington (140450): R-LC
Mo - Sa
1 - 2 days
The Roche Elecsys HCG + beta assay recognizes the holo-hormone, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), "nicked" forms of hCG, the beta-core fragment and the free beta-subunit in human serum and plasma
Clinical and Interpretive info
Male: 0-3
Female:
Non-pregnant: 0-5
Postmenopausal: 0-8
Pregnant: See report
Billing
84702
Yes
Result 45194-8
Tracking
04/08/2019
12/31/2023
12/31/2023