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Test Code BHCG QT Beta hCG Quant

Specimen Type

Blood

Minimum Volume

1.0 mL

Container

Gold-SST
Serum/Refrigerate

Note

Use for early detection of pregnancy only.

Do not use as a tumor marker screening or monitoring; order hCG Tumor Marker instead

STAT Turnaround Time

45 Minutes

Routine Turnaround Time

4 Hours

Methodology

Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA)

Reference Range

For patients being monitored for hCG, please note that levels may vary by up to 15% depending on the testing method.

 

Reference Values:
Healthy non-pregnant women
Premenopausal <5 mIUnits/mL
Perimenopausal <8 mIUnits/mL
Postmenopausal <14 mIUnits/mL

Men <2.0 – 3.0 mIUnits/mL

CPT Code

84702