Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, Qualitative

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB144
  • Soft Test Code:
  • PRS1
Alternate Names
  • B-HCG SerPi-mCnc (Ft Wayne Dermatology)
  • BhCG Qualitative
  • hCG Qualitative
  • Pregnancy Screen
  • Pregnancy Test

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements:

-OR-

1.0 mL Plasma from a PST Mint Green Top Tube - Lithium Heparin
Minimum Volume:
0.2 mL Plasma*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Processing Instructions:

Specimen must be centrifuged and plasma separated from cells within 24 hours of collection.


Transport and Storage:
  • Refrigerated: 72 Hours

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Pregnant: Positive
Non-Pregnant: Negative


Methodology:
  • Electrochemiluminescence (ECLIA)
Documentation

Because of the potential for carryover, this testing cannot be added on to previously tested specimens.  A new PST specimen should be collected for any HCG or PCT order.  Testing can be added to a PST specimen that has not been previously placed on an instrument for testing.


Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Cancer Institute
  • Parkview DeKalb Hospital
  • Parkview Huntington Hospital
  • Parkview Kosciusko Hospital
  • Parkview LaGrange Hospital
  • Parkview Noble Hospital
  • Parkview Randallia Hospital
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
  • Parkview Southwest
  • Parkview Wabash Hospital
  • Parkview Whitley Hospital
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Chemistry
Turn Around Time

Same Day/1 to 2 days


Stat Eligible

Coding & Compliance

CDM

01486333


CPT Coding

84703