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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
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Dallas
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TX
75235
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General Information
Alias: Pregnancy Test, HCG
Performed: 24 hrs.
Turn Around Time: Med Emerg: 60 minutes; Routine: 4 hrs.
CPT Codes: 84702
Performed By: Chemistry
Notes: Effective March 2009: New test methology is Roche Diagnostics (monoclonal) electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA). This test is performed by both the Rapid Response and Logistics Chemistry Labs.
Clinical Utility: Reference: <2 mIU/mL males and non-pregnant females. <7 mIU/mL on postmenopausal women.
Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolysis
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
hCG, Quant |
ECLIA |
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0 |
2 |
mlU/mL |
Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Blood |
Grn LiH w/Gel, 4.5mL - IP,ED,OPC; Red w Gel, 5mL - COPC,WHC |
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Deliver at room temperature to lab within 2 hours. |
Specimens should be spun and aliquots prepared when needed. Store in appropriate temperature conditions and deliver to Logistics Laboratory. |