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HelpTest Code HCGQ | Beaker: LAB143 HCG, Total (Quantitative)
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Epic EAP: LAB143
Epic Description: HCG, QUANTITATIVE, PREGNANCY
For performing site River Parish, use Soft code HCGQR (LAB143).
Synonym
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, Serum
HCG (Quantitative)
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel |
4.5 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel OR Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 4.5 mL | 1.0 mL |
Lafayette:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
4.5 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel OR Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel or Lavender, EDTA | 4.5 mL | 1.0 mL |
OALH:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel |
4.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Red, SST with gel | 4.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. If holding overnight, aliquot plasma or serum into plastic vial and refrigerate. Transport refrigerated on freeze pack.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma or serum
Optimum 1.0 mL Lafayette Optimum: 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.3 mL Lafayette Minimum: 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
24 hours
Lafayette: As requested
Routine Turnaround Time
1 day
Lafayette: 4 Hours
OALH: 4 hours
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen.Transport to laboratory. If testing will be delayed more than 24 hours, aliquot plasma or serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate.
CPT Code Information
84702