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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.

Outpatient Turnaround Time

24 hours after receipt

Inpatient STAT Turnaround Time

60 minutes after receipt

Inpatient Routine Turnaround Time

4 hours after receipt