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Test Code LAB143 Beta-Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, Quantitative, Serum

Important Note

This test is NOT FDA approved for tumor marker. Not recommended for males.

Specimen Requirement

1.0 mL serum or Lithium Heparin plasma; SST and PST acceptable.

Specimen Stability

7 days at 2-8° C

Testing Schedule

Daily

Reference Range

Negative:

  • <5 mIU/mL

Equivocal:

  • 5 – 25 mIU/mL

Weeks post LMP:

  • 1-10 weeks = 201 – >225,000 mIU/mL
  • 11-15 week = 22,536 – >225,000 mIU/mL
  • 16-22 weeks = 8,006 – 50,238 mIU/mL
  • 23-40 weeks = 1,600 – 49,412 mIU/mL

Testing Department

Chemistry

Method

Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)

CPT Code

84702

Additional Testing Locations

This test is also performed daily at the following Altru Clinics:

  • Crookston
  • Devils Lake

Please contact appropriate lab location for specific test information, as methodology varies by site.