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HelpTest Code LAB144 Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) Assay, Qualitative Serum (Pregnancy Test)
Performing Laboratory
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center / Asante Three Rivers Medical Center / Ashland Community Hospital
Specimen Minimum Volume
1.0 ml
Billing Code
2010429
Methodology
AACH: Monoclonal and polyclonal antibody reagents
RRMC: Monoclonal Antibody Color Detection
TRMC: Chemiluminescence
Performing Department
RRMC: Serology
TRMC: Chemistry
AACH: Main Lab
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Routine - same day
ASAP - 2 hours after receipt of specimen in lab
STAT - 1 hour after receipt of specimen in lab
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84703 - Gonadotropin, chorionic (hCG); qualitative
Additional Information
Test for confirming pregnancy, based on detecting elevated levels of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a hormone which the placenta begins to produce in increasing amounts about 10 days after fertilization.
Specimen Transport Temperature and Stability
Stable 48 hours if Refrigerated at 2-8° C
AACH: Centrifuge and refrigerate within 2 hours of collection
Reasons for Rejection
Hemolysis
Quantity not sufficient (QNS)
Lacking Two Patient Identifiers:
1-Patient's First & Last name
2-Patient's Date of Birth