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Test Code Epic LAB143 HCG, QUANTITATIVE

Important Note

*This test may not be ordered as an add on to a specimen that has already been sampled on the c303 clinical chemistry module of the cobas Pure.

Sunquest ordering code

HCGQNT

Sample type

LIGHT GREEN LITHIUM HEPARIN

ACCEPTABLE: SST OR RED TOP SERUM

CPT Code

84702

Alias name

BETA-HCG, CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN SUBUNIT, HCG BETA SUBUNIT, HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPINS

Special Instructions

This test is meant for females only to determine early detection of pregnancy. HCG for tumor marker is Epic LAB752

Performing Laboratory

QC ALL

Minimum Volume

0.1 mL

Specimen Stability

ROOM TEMPERATURE: 5 DAYS

REFRIGERATED: 14 DAYS

FROZEN: 12 MONTHS