Test Code 4010250 HCG, Qualitative Serum
Specimen Requirements
Serum only
Container
SST (tiger, gold, or red top) tube
Stability
8 hours at room temperature, 72 hours at 2-8°C
May be frozen at -20°C for 8 months
Analytical Time
Same day
Available stat
Sample Retention Time
7 days
Method
Qualitative Immunoassay
CPT Code
84703
Performing Laboratory
Springfield Hospital Laboratory
Reject Due To
Improperly labeled sample
Gross hemolysis.