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Beta hCG

Beta human chorionic gonadotropin, Beta-hCG

Department

Special Chemistry

Instructions

The Beta-hCG is a component of the following tests:

• Integrated Screen, Full or Serum
• First Trimester Screen for Down Syndrome
• Quad Screen
• Sequential Screen
• Obstetric Triple Screen

It can also be found as an individual test listed below:

• Beta hCG Level, Total
• hCG, Qualitative Serum (Pregnancy Test)

Specimen Collection Criteria

FOR EC AND INPATIENT SAMPLE COLLECTION ONLY:

Preferred Sample:  One Light Green Top Plasma Separator Tube (PST)(Minimum Whole Blood: 4.0 mL)

Acceptable Sample:  One Gold Top SST (Minimum Whole Blood:  4.0 mL)

FOR PHYSICIAN OFFICE/OUTREACH SAMPLE COLLECTION:

COLLECT:  One Gold Top SST (Minimum Whole Blood:  4.0 mL) 

Storage

Centrifuged SST tubes may be transported and stored at ambient temperatures (2^o to 30^o C; 36^o to 86^o F) for up to 24 hours. DO NOT FREEZE TUBES CONTAINING BLOOD. For longer storage, the serum should be removed from the gel and frozen at -20^o C or below.

Red-top tubes and Microtainers^® may be stored for up to 24 hours at refrigerator temperatures (2^o - 8^o C). DO NOT FREEZE TUBES CONTAINING BLOOD. For longer storage, the serum should be removed from the clot and refrigerated (2^o -8^o C) or frozen at -20^o C or below.

CPT Codes

84702
LOINC: 21198-7

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Last Updated

1/4/2023