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HelpTest Code HCGT BHCG Beta-Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, Quantitative, Serum (HCG Tumor Marker)
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Test ID |
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HCGT |
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EPIC Test ID |
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LAB752 |
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube Type:
Green (Lithium Heparin)
Lime Green (Heparin Plasma Separator Tube)
Red (No Additive)
SST (Serum Separator)
Preferred Collection Container:
Green (Lithium Heparin)
Light Green (Heparin Plasma Separator Tube)
Also Acceptable Collection Container:
Plasma from Lavender tubes is acceptable but will not route in the Laboratory Information System (Sunquest).
Collection Information:
0.6 mL of serum
Transport Information:
0.6 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic transport vial.
Minimum Sample Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated Stability:
3 days
Frozen Stability:
12 months
Report Availibility
Performed:
Monday-Friday 8:00a to 10:00p
Saturday-Sunday 9:00a to 5:00p
Analytical Time:
2 hours
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence
The testing method is an electrochemiluminescence assay manufactured by Roche Diagnostics Inc. and performed on the Cobas system. Values obtained with different assay methods or kits may be different and cannot be used interchangeably.
Unacceptable Conditions
Grossly hemolyzed