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HelpTest Code HCG Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG), Quantitative
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Specimen Requirements
Please use preferred tube types whenever possible.
Preferred Container/Tube Type: Green Top (Lithium Heparin) Tube
Alternate Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Transport refrigerated.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Reference Values
| Age | Reference Value |
|---|---|
| Males / Non Pregnant Females | <5 mIU/mL |
| 3 weeks | 5-72 mIU/mL |
| 4 weeks | 10.2-708 mIU/mL |
| 5 weeks | 217-8245 mIU/mL |
| 6 weeks | 152-32177 mIU/mL |
| 7 weeks | 4059-153767 mIU/mL |
| 8 weeks | 31366-149094 mIU/mL |
| 9 weeks | 59109-135901 mIU/mL |
| 10 weeks | 44186-170409 mIU/mL |
| 12 weeks | 27107-201615 mIU/mL |
Qualitative interpretations:
hCG ≤10.0 mIU/mL is negative.
hCG >10.0 mIU/mL and ≤25 mIU/mL is indeterminate.
hCG ≥25 mIU/mL is positive.
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84702
Performing Laboratory
Beebe Healthcare Laboratory
Performing Location
Margaret H. Rollins Laboratory
South Coastal Campus Laboratory
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Tube Color
| Tube Cap Color | Tube Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred | Mint Green Lithium Heparin | |
| Alternate | Serum Separator Tubes (SST) |