| Methodology: | Immunoassay |
| Performed: | Mon-Sat |
| Reported: | 1-2 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST). Specimen Preparation: Allow blood samples to clot (15 mins). Separate the serum from the cells by centrifuging for 10 minutes. Store serum at 2-8°C until analysis. Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Stability : If the assay will not be completed within 8 hours, or for shipment of samples, freeze at -20°C or colder. Frozen specimens can be stored up to six months before testing, Refrigerated: 1 week |
| CPT Codes: | 84702 |
| Cross Reference: | hCG (Beta-hCG, Serum Qualitative), Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (Beta-hCG, Serum Qualitative), Qualitative Pregnancy Test (Beta-hCG, Serum Qualitative) |