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HelpTest Code LAB143 BETA HCG QUANTITATIVE, PREGNANCY
Additional Codes
| Epic Code | Atlas Code | Mayo Access ID | Order LOINC | Legacy Code |
| LAB143 | HCGS | FAH5500 | in process | HCGS |
Specimen Information
| Container | Specimen | Temperature | Collect Vol | Submit Vol | Min Vol | Stability |
| SST | Serum | Refrigerate | 4 mL | 2 mL | 1 mL | 5 days |
| Lithium Heparin (green top) | Plasma | Refrigerate | 4 mL | 2 mL | 1 mL | 5 days |
*While a yellow microtainer is an optional tube type in rare circumstances, it is not recommended.
Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority
Daily / 24 Hours / Available STAT
Method
Immunoturbidometric
CPT(s)
| Description | CPT Code |
| Beta HCG Quant., Pregnancy | 84702 |
Instrumentation
Ortho Vitros 7600
Reference Range
Pregnancy:
Negative = Less than 5 mIU/mL
Indeterminate, recommend repeat in 48 hours = 5-25 mIU/mL
Positive = Greater than >25 mIU/mL
Section
Chemistry-1
Performing Location
University of Vermont Medical Center
Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing? Yes/No
Yes