Test directory: HCG, Qualitative

Ordering Code450
Test NameHCG, Qualitative
AliasSerum HCG, Qualitative
Preferred SpecimenSerum
Preferred ContainerSST (Gold)
Other Specimen/ContainerPlasma in Lithium Heparin (Green), Serum in Plain (Red)
Optimum Volume0.5 mL
Handling InstructionsAliquot and freeze serum/plasma for airline transport if transport >3 days.
Transport RequirementsRefrigerated
Specimen StabilityRefrigerated: 3 Days
Frozen: 12 Months
Frozen samples should be thawed only once.
Rejection CriteriaInsufficient quantity, Specimen older than stability limits,
Received ambient, Heat treated sample, Grossly hemolyzed
Avail. StatYES
Analytic Time1 Day
MethodologyECLIA-Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 24, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
HCG, QualitativeALL

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                                      NEGATIVE:      < 5 mIU/mL
                                      POSITIVE: > OR = 5 mIU/mL^ 
   hCG immunoassays may be affected by heterophile
   antibodies, causing false positive results.
   Correlation of the hCG result with the patient's
   clinical condition is recommended.

See report.
Note1

Note1:


                                      NEGATIVE:      < 5 mIU/mL
                                      POSITIVE: > OR = 5 mIU/mL^ 
   hCG immunoassays may be affected by heterophile
   antibodies, causing false positive results.
   Correlation of the hCG result with the patient's
   clinical condition is recommended.

See report..