Immediately following collection, thoroughly mix sample by gently inverting 5 times
Gold serum separator (SST) tube
Lt green:
Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gentle inverting 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting
Red:
Lt green:
Transfer vial/tube with cap - 12mL (LabCorp)
Lt green plasma separator (PST)
Ambient (preferred) - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Frozen - 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles - stable x3
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
Male: 0-3
Female:
Non-pregnant: 0-5
Postmenopausal: 0-8
Pregnant: See report