Laboratory Services

Serum Pregnancy

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Updated Test Information:

Test Description
Serum Pregnancy
Synonym(s)
hCG, Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, Qualitative Pregnancy Test, Serum hCG, Serum pregnancy test
Test ID
PREG
General Information
A qualitative HCG test to determine the level of HCG
Specimen Type
Serum
Alternate Specimen Type
Red, Li‑heparin, K2‑EDTA and K3‑EDTA plasma
Specimen Requirements
SST
Minimum Sample Volume
1 mL
Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable)
500 uL
Additional Processing Details
Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection. If a red-top of plasma tube is used, transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Stability
5 days at 20‑25 °C
14 days at 2‑8 °C
12 months at ‑20 °C (± 5 °C)
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay “ECLIA”
Estimated TAT
0-2 Days
Testing Schedule
Monday - Saturday
Test Includes
Serum Pregnancy (Qualitative)
CPT Code(s)
84703
Reference Range
Negative <5.8 mIU/mL
Performing Lab
Incyte Diagnostics
LOINC Code(s)
2110-5