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HelpEPIC ORDER CODE LAB752 BHCG Beta-Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, Quantitative, Serum (HCG Tumor Marker)
Additional Codes
Sunquest Order Code: HCGT
Alias:
HCG Tumor Marker
hCG Beta Subunit
Chorionic Gonad
Gonadotropins, Chorionic
SPECIMEN
Container/Tube Type:
Green (Lithium Heparin)
Lime Green (Heparin Plasma Separator Tube)
Red (No Additive)
SST (Serum Separator)
Preferred Collection Container:
Green (Lithium Heparin)
Light Green (Heparin Plasma Separator Tube)
Also Acceptable Collection Container:
Plasma from Lavender tubes is acceptable but will not route in the Laboratory Information System (Sunquest).
Collection Information: 0.6 mL of serum
Transport Information: 0.6 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic transport vial.
Minimum Sample Volume: 0.5 mL
Remarks: The purpose of this assay is for following the course of therapy of tumors, such as choriocarcinoma.
Unacceptable Conditions: Grossly hemolyzed
SPECIMEN STABILITY
Refrigerated Stability: 3 days
Frozen Stability: 12 months
CPT
84702
TEST METHOD
Electrochemiluminescence
Interpretive Data:
The testing method is an electrochemiluminescence assay manufactured by Roche Diagnostics Inc. and performed on the Cobas system. Values obtained with different assay methods or kits may be different and cannot be used interchangeably.
TESTING LABORATORY
Pathology Laboratory
ANALYTICAL TIME
Performed:
Monday-Friday 8:00a to 10:00p
Saturday-Sunday 9:00a to 5:00p
Analytical Time: 2 hours