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Test Code LAB144 Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG), Qualitative, Pregnancy, Serum

Intended Use

SURE-VUE™ Serum/Urine hCG-STAT is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in serum or urine to aid in the early detection of pregnancy.

Methodology

Chromatographic Immunoassay

Performing Laboratory

RCH-CUH-SPH-STH-LDH

Specimen Requirements

Required:  Serum

Container/Tube: Plain, red-top or gold, serum gel tube

Specimen:  1 mL (minimum volume 0.2 mL)

Collection Instructions:  Avoid hemolysis. Forward promptly. 

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated: 48 hours

Frozen: -20C > 48 hours

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84703