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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 5600
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
The results of this assay can be falsely lowered due to the consumption of Biotin. Please instruct patients to discontinue the use of vitamins or supplements that contain Biotin 12 hours before blood collection.
Section
Chemistry-1
Performing Location
University of Vermont Medical Center
Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing? Yes/No
Yes