Test Code 4010205 HCG, Quantitative
Specimen Requirements
1.0 mL serum or plasma
Container
PST (light green top) tube or SST (tiger, gold, or red top) tube
Minimum Volume
90 µL serum/plasma
Stability
Seperated samples stable 24 hours at room temperature, 48 hours
at 2-6°C
May be frozen at -20°C for 2 months
Analytical Time
Same day
Available stat
Sample Retention Time
7 days
Method
Heterogeneous Immunoassay
CPT Code
84702
Performing Laboratory
Springfield Hospital Laboratory
Reject Due To
Improperly labeled sample